#OTD 1742 in Irish History, betrayed by an accomplice William Crotty the #waterford highwayman is executed. After his hanging his head was stuck on a pike as a warning to other outlaws. Legend states that his treasure still lies hidden in the Comeragh mountains.

Throwback to this day 10 years ago when I briefly ruled the world. @ the United Nations Security Chamber New York City.

A cold but enjoyable morning out on the river Suir in #waterford

#dublin 1836 the #waterford Mail reports the old tradition of Whipping the Herring at the end of lent has been carried out. Mummers take turns beating a dead fish on a stick before throwing him in the River, this marks the end of the lenten diet of fish amidst much rejoicing.

Patrick Sarsfield, legendary hero of the Siege of Limerick, he led the Wild Geese into exile after the defeat of King James in 1691. He died at the battle of Landen in 1693 and the location of his remains remained a mystery until now , follow Honorary Consul of France, Limerick 🇮🇪🇫🇷🇪🇺 for more info.

A relic of a time of filthy streets often covered in animal dung, some nice examples of boot scrappers around the streets of #Kilkenny and #waterford

One of my favourite historical images, Gravediggers in Glasnevin Cemetery by Evelyn Hofer.

One of my favourite smuggling stories is the ghost of Herstmonceux Castle. The ruined castle was a base for smugglers and the ghost was a luminous painted costume. The ghost would make occasional appearances to ensure no one approached the castle. Very much a Scooby Doo vibe.

#otd in 1912 the RMS Titanic sank with the loss of nearly 1500 lives , one survivor was young Daniel Buckley from Cork who sought to make his fortune in America. Buckleys luck wouldn't last as he died in WW1 serving for his newly adopted country.

James "Sligo"Jameson and a fascination with Cannabilism. 1888 the heir to the distillery was travelling in the Congo & paid 5 handkerchiefs to a local tribe to witness Cannabilism. This act caused a international scandal with the heir later claiming he made the offer in jest.

Delighted to find a old copy of this book online in Kennys Bookshop & Art Gallery Galway. Looking forward to getting my hands on it.

Happy May Day or International Workers day , in the words of Big Jim Larkin The great appear great because we are on our knees. Let us rise!

Have decided to give Twitter another chance , this is a RIC whistle which I picked up during the week. The RIC had access to arms but often patrolled without them, carrying a whistle to summon help and a wooden truncheon.

DeLoughry Iron Foundries #kilkenny. Peter DeLoughry was a noted republican mayor of Kilkenny who while in Lincoln prison used his skills as a blacksmith to fashion a key that enabled the escape of Eamon De Valera and others in 1919

The church of St John seen from Evans Home in the heart of #Kilkenny.

Have one on order at the moment,

DUNGARVAN SHOPS & TRADERS Some billheads courtesy of Smuggling & Dark History.  The L&N (now Garvey's Supermarket) Maurice Flynn - Hardware Keane - Bottlers & Tobacconists Michael Moloney - Hardware M J Walsh - Tobacconist Thomas Power - Grocer M & K McGrath - Wine & Spirit Merchants

Summer Outing this Sunday 11/08 in Cappoquin with guide Kevin McCarthy, meet 2.30pm James Eogan Tides&Tales Smuggling & Dark History Russ Parsons Mary Breen Áine Whelan

Keyser Lane #Wexford . From the norse "way to the ships" there is a Keyser Lane or Street in Cork Waterford, Dublin and Wexford all areas settled by Vikings