KERRY | Joan Crowley (publican & fiddler, 1922-2017) Kenmare, Co Kerry |
Jimmy Murphy (farmer, born 1951), Cill Rialaig, County Kerry | |
Micheál Ó Braonáin (storyteller & electrician, born 1954), Ballinskelligs, County Kerry | |
Willie Joe Cronin (farmer, born 1956), Ballinskelligs, County Kerry | |
Tom Horgan (weather observer, born 1938), Waterville, County Kerry | |
Tom Sheehan (Schoolteacher & Actor, 1931-2017), Kilbaha, Moyvane, County Kerry | |
Pat Pigott (born 1931) & John Pigott (1931-2014) (1931-2014), farmers-accordion players, Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry | |
Denis Galvin (cattle farmer, born 1945) Stradbally, Co Kerry. | |
Joe C Keating (builder & salvage expert, born 1931), Ballinskelligs, County Kerry | |
Christy Kate O’Sullivan (farmer, born 1951), Ballinskelligs, County Kerry | |
Con Riordan (farmer, 1912-2008) Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry | |
Timmy Kelleher (farmer, born 1925) Dingle, Co Kerry | |
Liam O’Shea (blacksmith, born 1927) Lauragh, Co Kerry | |
Stevie Kelleher (hackney driver, 1930-2014) Dingle, Co Kerry | |
John Murphy (gardener-farmer, 1925–2006) Waterville, Co. Kerry. | |
KILDARE | Bill Martin (1921-2019) & Birdie Martin (b. 1931), Ballitore, County Kildare |
Joe Waldron (b. 1933, Painter), Naas, County Kildare | |
Kathleen Doyle (b. 1930, Telephonist), Naas, County Kildare | |
Jackie Bracken (b. 1932, Cobbler & Power Station Worker), Naas, County Kildare | |
Michael Kane (b. 1931, Works Manager), Naas, County Kildare | |
Sean Whelan (b. 1927, Compositor & Printer), Naas, County Kildare | |
Paddy Byrne (farm labourer & brewery worker, born 1924) Castledermot, Co. Kildare | |
May Morris (factory worker, born 1913) Castledermot, Co. Kildare | |
Frank O’Brien (publican, 1922-2017) Athy, Co Kildare. | |
Noel Sheridan (b. 1927, Post Office Worker & Philatelist), Naas, County Kildare | |
Mick Cronin (b. 1930, Textile Manufacturer & Electrician), Naas, County Kildare | |
Bridget Aspell (1910-2014), Shop Assistant and Housewife), Yellowbog, Kilcullen, County Kildare | |
Brendan Drewett (b. 1933, Boxer & Cotton Mills Fitter), Naas, County Kildare | |
Tom Connolly (boat driver, 1917-2008) Rathangan, Co. Kildare | |
GALWAY | Coleman Coyne (1925-2016), Fisherman & Seaweed Harvester), Kilkiean Bay, Co. Galway |
Sonaí Choilm Learaí Ó Conghaile (b. 1945, Melodeon Player & Fisherman), Coradh Bhuí, Leitir Meallaín, Contae na Gaillimh | |
Roisin Folan (b. 1929, District Nurse & Midwife), Lurgan village, Inisheer, Aran Islands, County Galway | |
Eamonn King (b. 1937, Cattle Farmer & Horse Breeder) – Farravaun, Glann, Oughterard, County Galway | |
James Ridge (b. 1959, Farmer & Seaweed Gatherer), Cashel, County Galway | |
Annie Conneally (housemaid, born 1919) Cloonisle, Co. Galway | |
Eamon Madden (blacksmith & farrier, born 1924) Athenry, Co. Galway | |
Tomas O Niallain (farmer, musician & policeman, born 1932) Gort, Co. Galway | |
John William Seoighe (currach oarsman & hooker sailor, 1919-2015) Rossaveal, Co. Galway | |
Mickey King (postmaster – politician, 1925-2006) Errislannan, Co. Galway | |
Penny & Bridget O’Malley (b. 1932 & 1937), Aillebrack, County Galway | |
Martin Nee (b. 1941, Bar Manager & Connemara Pony Breeder), Doonreaghan, Cashel, County Galway | |
Máirtín Joyce (1935-2016), Fisherman, Factory Worker & Oarsman), Kilkiean Bay, Co. Galway | |
George Hawkins (farmer, 1914-2013) Ballyhackett, Co. Carlow | |
Rory Kilduff (saddler, born 1922) Ballinasloe, Co. Galway | |
Mick Staunton (fruit seller, 1930-2017) Kinvara, Co. Galway | |
Christy Waldron (clock & watch repairman, born 1932) Cloghanover, Co. Galway | |
Pat Green (farmer & fisherman, born 1926) Damhros, Co. Galway | |
Festus Nee (pony whisperer, c. 1934-2008) Cashel, Co. Galway | |
Stephen John Tierney (farmer, 1935-2010) Lough Corrib, Co. Galway | |
TIPPERARY | Father Laurence Walsh – Born 1929 – Roscrea, Co. Tipperary |
Father Ciarán Ó Sabhaois (1926-Oct 2015) – Roscrea, Co. Tipperary | |
Brother Niall Maguire (1914-Feb 2014) – Roscrea, Co. Tipperary | |
Father Éanna Henderson – Born 1925 – Roscrea, Co. Tipperary | |
Dom Colmcille O’Toole (1925-Dec 2014)– Roscrea, Co. Tipperary | |
Hannah Leahy (1919-2015, Country Markets Secretary & Treasurer), Annesgift, County Tipperary | |
Jimmy Ryan (1928-2018, Hurley Maker), Crosscannon, Killenaule, County Tipperary | |
Willie Sheehan (cattle breeder & shoemaker, born 1917) Clonwalsh, Co. Tipperary | |
Nellie Shortall (shopkeeper & cook, born 1913) Fethard, Co. Tipperary | |
Jack ‘Ginger’ Powell (vet, 1913-2015) Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. | |
Joseph Hanrahan (farm labourer & trap driver, 1930-2015) Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary | |
Bob Mullins (shrubber, born 1921) Garbally, Co. Tipperary. | |
LIMERICK | Seamus Vaughan (1922-2013), Clothes Merchant & Turf Cutter, Upper Dirreen, Athea, County Limerick |
Patsy Dalton (b. 1950, Denim Manufacturer, Chef and & Turf Cutter), Athea, County Limerick | |
Din Lane (turf dealer, born 1923) Glin, Co. Limerick | |
Liza Mulvahill (dairymaid & cook, 1915-2015) Moyvane, Co. Limerick | |
Maurice FitzGerald (farmer, 1919-2013) Glin, Co. Limerick | |
Moiky Kinnane (farmer, born 1932) Glenagragara, Co. Limerick | |
Paddy Faley (ganger, farmer & poet, 1919-2011) Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick | |
Jack Conolly (1916-2013), (farmer) Glin, Co Limerick. | |
KILKENNY | Denis Lee (1923–2012) – Blacksmith, Sheep Shearer, Hackney Driver & Drummer – Inistioge, County Kilkenny |
Michael Brennan Roe (coal miner, born 1937) Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. | |
Jimmy Fanning (farm labourer & fiddler, born 1942) Glenbally Valley, Co. Kilkenny | |
CARLOW | Simon Murphy (1929-7 Oct 2015) & Jimmy Murphy (1934-2015), Cattle and Sheep Farmers, Ballymurphy, County Carlow |
Bob Murphy (gardener, 1909–2002) Rathvilly, Co. Carlow. | |
Nellie O’Toole (nurse & housekeeper, 1908-2010) Rathvilly, Co. Carlow. | |
John Coady (sheep farmer, 1927-2017) Rahanna, Co. Carlow. | |
Atty Dowling (farm labourer, 1916–2005) Tobinstown, Co. Carlow. | |
Mick Lawlor (trap driver, 1927–2004) Borris, Co. Carlow. | |
Bill Burgess (amateur jockey, 1902–2007) Tobinstown, Co. Carlow. | |
Johnny Hutchinson (horse coper, born 1931) Borris, Co. Carlow. | |
Cathy Dowling (farmer, 1917-2017) Castledermot, Co Carlow. | |
Seamus McGrath (1921-2014), Farmer & Actor), Killerig, County Carlow | |
Gretta Carter (lacemaker, 1921-2018) Borris, Co Carlow. | |
Sonny Egan (b. 1932, Hackney Driver and Farmer), Ferbane, County Offaly | |
OFFALY | Jos Donnelly (farmer, 1920-2016) Ballymac, Co. Offaly. |
Paddy Lowry (farmer, 1919-2013) Forelacka, Co. Offaly. | |
Mike Harte (cattle farmer, 1919-2015) Daingean, Co. Offaly | |
Margaret Shortt (ladies maid, 1925-2013) Birr, Co. Offaly. | |
Pat Gleeson (farmer-fiddler, 1913–2006) Belmont, Co. Offaly. | |
CORK | Ellen O’Keefe (b. 1920, Houswife) Caherlaska, Co. Cork |
Patsy Kingston (b. 1935, Farmer, Soldier and Bus Driver), Caherlaska, Co. Cork | |
Timmy O’Keefe (b. 1931, Farmer) Caherlaska, Co. Cork | |
Frank Maher (fisherman – carpenter, 1936-2014) Doneraile, Co. Cork. | |
Mary Maddison (storyteller, born 1931) Beara Peninsula, Co Cork. | |
LEITRIM | Pat FitzPatrick (b. 1931, Farmer & Actor), Drumloona, Carrigallen, County Leitrim |
Johnny Fyfe (farm manager / gardener, 1930-2012) Killegar, Co Leitrim. | |
WESTMEATH | JJ Hackett (harness maker & poet, 1937-2017) Ballinakill, Co. Westmeath |
Noel Robinson (farmer, born 1939) Coole, Co Westmeath. | |
ROSCOMMON | Joe Flynn (coal miner, born 1923, Arigna, Co. Roscommon) |
WEXFORD | Ogie Nolan (saddler & harness maker, 1922-2017) Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford |
LEITRIM | Terry Reilly (farmer, born 1927) Corracar, Co. Leitrim |
John Abbott (farmer, 1931-2017) Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim | |
DUBLIN | Sonny Kinsella (engineer, 1928-2019) Dublin City. |
Bart Nolan (docker, 1929-2018) Dublin City. | |
Connie Brennan (child minder & hotel cleaner, born 1929) Inchicore, Dublin City | |
Jenny Cullen (factory worker, 1925-2010) Inchicore, Dublin City | |
Mary Parkinson (garment manufacturer & record salesman, born 1932) Inchicore, Dublin City | |
Maureen Tierney (laundry & factory worker, born 1920) Inchicore, Dublin City | |
Betty Dempsey (mattress maker, 1921-2012) Pearse Sreet, Dublin City | |
Kitty Crowe (singer – community champion, 1926-2009) Ringsend, Dubin 4. | |
DONEGAL | Danny Cullen (haulier, 1920-2009) Letterkenny, Co. Donegal |
Jackie Wilson (farmer, born 1936) Rathmelton, Co Donegal. | |
TYRONE | Patricia Tiernan (clerk, 1921-2013) Donaghmore, Co. Tyrone |
LONGFORD | Eugene Brady (pumpkin farmer, born 1931) Camagh, Co Longford. |
FERMANAGH | John Carson (farmer, born 1928) Inishmore, Co Fermanagh. |
MONAGHAN | Eileen Hall (shopkeeper, born 1924) Killevan, Co Monaghan. |
Johnny and James McGarvey (labourers, born 1938, 1942) Clones, Co Monaghan. | |
LAOIS | Joe McCabe (hurler, 1919-2019) Ballyroan, Co Laois. |
Micky Lalor (water diviner, 1931-2017) Abbeyleix, Co Laois. | |
Jack Lowry (blacksmith, born 1923) Mountrath, Co. Laois. | |
LOUTH | John Mathis (thatcher, c. 1927-2014) Annagassan, Co Louth. |
Nana McKenny (nurse and nanny, born 1918) Ardee, Co Louth. | |
Donal Duffy (forester-piper, 1920-2007) Ravensdale, Co. Louth. | |
CAVAN | Teresa McGerty (publican, born 1925) Longfield, Co Cavan. |
Baby Rudden (cattle farmer, 1923-2015) Redhills, Co. Cavan | |
Johnny Golden (mechanic and sexton, 1937-2010) Dogarry, Co Cavan. | |
MEATH | Paddy Fagin (forester-farmer, born 1924) Enfield, Co. Meath. |
CLARE | Mick Kenneally (potato & cattle farmer, 1939-2013) Cloonanaha, Co. Clare. |
Tom Frawley (publican, 1920-2014) Lahinch, Co. Clare. | |
Jack McNamara (farmer, 1923–2005) Kilkishin, Co Clare. | |
John Joe Conway (cattle farmer & horse breeder, born 1935) Knockanedan, Co. Clare | |
Tom Ned McMahon (builder & actor, 1919-2011) Kilfenora, Co. Clare | |
John Shannon (cattle farmer, 1922–2005) Ennistymon, Co. Clare. | |
Chris Droney (dairy famer – concertina, born 1925) Bell Harbour, Co. Clare. | |
Paddy Canny (farmer-fiddler, 1919-2008) Kilcannon, Co. Clare. | |
Michael “Patsy” Flanagan (farmer-drummer, 1924-2009) Bartra, Co. Clare. | |
PJ Davis (mechanic and steelworker, 1924-2009) Ennistymon, Co Clare. | |
Robbie McMahon (farmer-singer, 1926-2012) Spancil Hill, Co. Clare. | |
Mike Murphy (taxi driver–fiddler, born 1937) Ennistymon, Co. Clare. | |
Paddy Gleeson (farmer, 1904-2010) Bodyke, Co. Clare. | |
WATERFORD | John Flynn (thresher, born 1943) Ballyduff Upper, Co. Waterford. |
Doc Morrissey (horseman, born 1935) Portlaw, Co. Waterford. | |
WICKLOW | Kathleen Lynam (born 1930, parlour maid) Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow. |
Kathleen Keogh (born 1925, factory worker) Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow. | |
Henry Chapman (gamekeeper, born 1928) Kilruddery, Co. Wicklow | |
Red Tom (shepherd, 1922-2009) Kilruddery, Co. Wicklow. | |
Sam Codd (bonesetter, farmer & horse trainer, 1926-2019) Aughrim, Co. Wicklow | |
George Thomas (farmer, 1926-2009) Rathdrum, Co Wicklow. | |
Jack O’Neill (builder, 1925–2007) Tuckmill Cross, Co. Wicklow. | |
MAYO | John Cooney (postman, 1922-2016) Achill Island, Co. Mayo. |
Paddy Heneghan (ghillie, 1922-2012) Delphi, Co Mayo. | |
Pat ‘Rua’ O’Reilly (fisherman, 1907-2007) Belmullet, Co. Mayo. | |
Willy O’Reilly (fisherman, 1914-2010) Belmullet, Co. Mayo. | |
Jim ‘Tailor’ O’Malley (farmer, 1925-2016) Kilsallagh, Co Mayo. | |
Mick King (farmer, 1924-2013) Lanmore, Co Mayo. | |
Very Rev Patrick Gill (parish priest, born 1927) Lecanvey, Co Mayo. | |
Mike Burke (cattle farmer, 1926-2016) Kilmeena, Co. Mayo. | |
SLIGO | Paddy Scanlan (lighthouse keeper, 1926-2016) Rosses Point, Co. Sligo. |
Joe Muldoon (farmer, born 1931) Ballymote, Co Sligo. | |
Willie Davey (labourer, 1940-2022) Ballymote, Co Sligo. | |
Mick Gallagher (farm labourer, born 1932) Gleann, Co. Sligo. | |
Bernie Dwyer (butcher, 1936-2014) Ballymote, Co Sligo. | |
Jim Kielty (hackney driver, born 1917) Ballymote, Co Sligo. | |
WEXFORD | Maisie Granelle (seamstress, born 1925) Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford |
TIPPERARY | Jack Lonergan (general factotum, born 1930) Tickincor, Co. Tipperary |
Paddy Walsh (farmer, 1928-2011) Derrinlaur, Co. Tipperary. | |
Johnny Walsh (forester, born 1932) Derrinlaur, Co. Tipperary. |