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On Thursday morning, 8th October, local historian, Peadar Bates was honoured by Fingal County Council with the unveiling of a bench in his name in the former "Rose Garden" of Newbridge House.
Before over 50 assembled guests and relatives, Peadar was also presented with a crystal vase, and assisted in the planting of an Irish Oak tree.
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Members of the Community Council recently attended the launch of Fingal County Council's new publication 'Axes, Warriors and Windmills'.
The book presents the results of a number of recent archaeological investigations in North Fingal. It includes work from Lusk, Balbriggan, Swords and especially interesting an article 'The Prehistory of Lambay, A Long View'.
Edited by Christine Baker, the councils Field and Monument Advisor with Foreword by Gerry Clabby, Heritage Officer, FCC, the book was officially launched by Cllr Ciaran Byrne, Mayor of Fingal.
'Axes, Warriors and Windmills' is available free of charge from the council's Heritage Office. To obtain a copy call 01-8905771 or email
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On the night the launch was followed by the unveiling of a photographic exhibition entitled 'Fingal: A Photographic Memoir'. Donabate Historical Society donated a number of photographs depicting fruit picking on Lambes Farm. The exhibition will be on display in a number of locations over the next few months. Details from FCC as above. |
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Around the turn of the 17th century, Thomas Hobson ran a thriving carrier and horse rental business in Cambridge, England. At that time, the addressee paid the postage for articles received, with the post transported between “post towns” largely via horse or carriage. As the horses tired, they would be changed en-route. Hobson’s business grew and he refused to hire the horses out, even to carriers of the mail, other than in the order he chose. The choice his customers were given was “this or none”, quite literally, Hobson’s choice |
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Donabate is said to derive its name from the Irish 'Domhnach Bat' or 'Dún a' Bháid' meaning church of the ferry, which is supposed to refer to an ancient church in the townland of Ballymadrough, west of Donabate, near the Malahide Estuary. It could also come from Domhnach Bheathach meaning Church of the beast. |
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If you are interested in learning more about the heritage of the area contact Peader Bates, Secretary Donabate Historical Society, 01-8436091 |
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