- St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Ballymurphy (1) (11 KB)
St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Ballymurphy. This is the church that the Cummins in the parish of Borris would have attended. This photo was taken by Betty Clingman in April 2001. We appreciate Betty's generosity in giving us permission to use the photo.
- SS Peter & Paul Church, Ballon (57 KB)
Ballon Church - SS. Peter & Paul.
The history of this church is scant. According to John Duffy in his excellent book, 'The Churches of Kildare & Leighlin, 2000 AD' the following is given. The original rectangular church was built in stages from 1714 to 1731 during Penal Times and was thatched; it consisted of the present two side - aisles. The walls in the present church are built with granite from Ballon Hill. The stone is very hard and has a green tint. Now cruciform, the church's long aisle was built by Rev. John Kehoe P.P; in the 1870's. He also roofed the church with slates. A bust of Fr. Kehoe is placed in the main aisle. In October 1901 the new High Altar was consecrated by Bishop Patrick Foley in memory of Fr. P.F. Nolan P.P. Atop the four gables are four granite crosses, each one a different style. Internal refurbishing took place 1977 - 1978, with further renovations in 1996 - 1997.
[from www.ballonvillage.com]
- St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Ballymurphy (2) (13 KB)
Another view of St. Patrick's Church, Ballymurphy. This photo was taken by Betty Clingman in April 2001. We appreciate Betty's generosity in giving us permission to use the photo.
- The Tullow Museum (22 KB)
Tullow Museum, on Bridge St. in the town of Tullow, is housed in a small stone church along the Slaney River Bridge. The Museum houses a collection of artefacts reflecting local history.
- 1839 Map of Carlow (133 KB)
This is the map that appeared in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland," by Samuel Lewis, published in 1839.
- Borris (1) (39 KB)
This is apparently a classic view of Borris, that appears in many places on the internet. Can anyone provide a more specific description?
- Ballymurphy Village (70 KB)
One view of village of Ballymurphy. This was contributed by Monica Tanner, and was sent to her by Ellen Cummins.
- Borris (2) (23 KB)
Another photo of Borris - the Bridge over the River Barrow at Graiguenamanagh
- Bridget Cummins Brennan (40 KB)
Bridget Cummins Brennan, 1859-1929, daughter of Simon & Eliza (Fogarty) Cummins of Inch, and wife of William Brennan. She came to New Brunswick with her brothers James and Simon "Sam", and after her marriage, lived the remainder of her life there in Johnville.
- Leighlinbridge (9 KB)
Leighlinbridge - A view of the stone bridge across the River Barrow with Black Castle on its eastern side.
- Simon "Sam" Cummins (115 KB)
Simon "Sam" Cummins, 1862-1929, son of Simon and Eliza (Fogarty) Cummins of Inch. He came from Ireland to New Brunswick with his sister Bridget and brother James. He and James later moved to Sioux City, Iowa, where he lived most of the remainder of his life. He married Anna Coughlin. After her death in 1915, he moved to Los Angeles, California to live with his children, and died there. Photo courtesy of Carol Tilton and Pam Thompson.
- St. Mullins Village (19 KB)
The village of St. Mullins in South Carlow is situated on the River Barrow, nestling between the Blackstairs Mountains on one side and Brandon Hill on the other.
- St. Mullins Monastery site (16 KB)
The area of St. Mullins acquired its name from St. Moling, a 7th century cleric who built a monastery there with the help of "Gobban Saor", the legendary Irish builder. The complex includes a mediaeval church ruin, the base of a round tower and the former Church of Ireland church, built in 1811. The church was acquired by St. Mullins Muintir na Tire for use as a heritage center in 1986. All aspects of local history including publications, church records, maps, old photographs and small artefacts are on display there. There is a ninth century granite High Cross depicting the Crucifixion and Celtic spiral pattern while St. Moling's Mill and Well are a short distance away.
- Map of County Carlow, 1798 (97 KB)
Map taken from "An HIBERNIAN ATLAS; OR General Description OF THE KINGDOM OF IRELAND: Divided into Provinces; with its sub-divisions of Counties, Baronies, &c.
Shewing their Boundaries, Extent, Soil, Produce, Contents, Measure, Members of Parliament, and Number of Inhabitants; Also the Cities, Boroughs, Villages, Mountains, Bogs, Lakes, Rivers and Natural Curiosities Together with the Great and Bye Post Roads. The whole taken from actual Surveys and Observations, By Bernard Scale, Land Surveyor, and beautifully engraved on 78 Copper Plates, by Mcssrs. Ellis and Palmer"
Published as the act Directs 12th May 1798. by ROBT Laurie & JAS Whittle, No53 Fleet Street London -Successors to the late Mr Robt Sayer-
- RC Parishes Map (83 KB)
A map of the boundaries of the Roman Catholic Parishes of County Carlow.
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