Category: Floats
From 1665 to Today – Dublin’s River Liffey Ferry | Season 4 – Episode 89
Floats November 22, 2024
The heart of any city it its river and the Liffey (Irish: An Ruirthech), flowing through[…]
The Galway Steamboat Company – 80 Years Aran Islands Service | Season 4 – Episode 87
Floats November 15, 2024
In the early 1870s, marine transport along Ireland’s west coast relied on sail-powered vessels, primarily the[…]
The Munster Ships on the Irish Sea 1860 – 1990 | Season 4 – Episode 85
Floats November 8, 2024
Between 1860 and 1990, seven Irish ferries proudly bore the name ‘Munster’, each honouring the Irish[…]
Seine Boat Tradition: Fishing and Racing in Kerry Since the 1700s | Season 4 – Episode 76
Floats October 8, 2024
Since the early 17th century, the “Seine” rowboat has been used for fishing and racing off[…]
Pilgrims Travelled from across the globe to Dublin 1932 Eucharistic Congress | Season 4 – Episode 75
Floats, Wheels, Wings October 3, 2024
In scenes of mass enthusiasm that would seem out of place in the Ireland of today,[…]
Irish Day Trippers Flock to the Seaside 1843 – 1970 | Season 4 – Episode 73
Floats, Wheels September 27, 2024
During the 1800s there was money to be made in attracting city dwellers to the seaside.[…]