Athenry People & Place

Athenry People & Place

HISTORIC OLD PHOTOGRAPHS IN COLOUR Jarlath Cloonan

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Athenry’s historic north gate in 1860 The town’s North Gate is one of five entrance gates built in the early 1300’s as part of the the town walls. It is the only one that survives today and known locally as ‘The Arch’. A two storey rectangular structure with a slightly splayed base, it has been fully restored. The town walls are among the best preserved in the country with over 70% surviving. They enclose an area of 28.5 hectares making Athenry one of the largest medieval towns in Ireland.

northgate Street in the 1950’s In 1894 the Corbett business was started by Sam Corbett from Newcastle, his three sons managed the business in Galway and John, they’re cousin who cycled to work, managed the Athenry business. As well as the hardware store fertiliser, potatoes, corn, made not the re-build with staff given the option to transfer and work in Galway or take redundancy.

Old R.I.C. Barracks at Cross Street In 1894 the Corbett business was started by Sam Corbett from Newcastle, his three sons managed the business in Galway and John, they’re cousin who cycled to work, managed the Athenry business. As well as the hardware store fertiliser, potatoes, corn, cement, paint, coal and a wide range of timber pr-build with staff given the option to transfer and work in Galway or take redundancy.

In 1894 the Corbett business was started by Sam Corbett from Newcastle, his three sons managed the business in Galway and John, they’re cousin who cycled to work, managed the Athenry business. As well as the hardware store fertiliser, potatoes, corn, made not the re-build with staff given the option to transfer and work in Galway or take redundancy. northgate Street in the 1930’s

Building workers at Bridge Street 1912 In 1894 the Corbett business was started by Sam Corbett from Newcastle, his three sons managed the business in Galway and John, they’re cousin who cycled to work, managed the Athenry business. As well as the hardware store fertiliser, potatoes, corn, cement, paint, coal and a wide range of timber pr-build with staff given the option to transfer and work in Galway or take redundancy.

Court Hotel under construction 1912 In 1894 the Corbett business was started by Sam Corbett from Newcastle, his three sons managed the business in Galway and John, they’re cousin who cycled to work, managed the Athenry business. As well as the hardware store fertiliser, potatoes, corn, cement, paint, coal and a wide range of timber pr-build with staff given the option to transfer and work in Galway or take redundancy.

In 1894 the Corbett business was started by Sam Corbett from Newcastle, his three sons managed the business in Galway and John, they’re cousin who cycled to work, managed the Athenry business. As well as the hardware store fertiliser, potatoes, corn, cement, paint, coal and a wide range of timber products were sold from the ‘yard’. Coal take redundancy. St. Mary’s protestant Church 1912

Old Church Street In 1894 the Corbett business was started by Sam Corbett from Newcastle, his three sons managed the business in Galway and John, they’re cousin who cycled to work, managed the Athenry business. As well as the hardware store fertiliser, potatoes, corn, cement, paint, coal and a wide range of timber products were sold from the ‘yard’. Coal take redundancy.

Market Cross In 1894 the Corbett business was started by Sam Corbett from Newcastle, his three sons managed the business in Galway and John, they’re cousin who cycled to work, managed the Athenry business. As well as the hardware store fertiliser, potatoes, corn, cement, paint, coal and a wide range of timber products were sold from the ‘yard’. Coal take redundancy.

Boy’s national School, handball alley & abbey

McDonagh’s at the square In 1894 the Corbett business was started by Sam Corbett from Newcastle, his three sons managed the business in Galway and John, they’re cousin who cycled to work, managed the Athenry business. As well as the hardware store fertiliser, potatoes, corn, cement, paint, coal and a wide range of timber products were sold from the ‘yard’. Coal take redundancy.

old grey massy ferguson In 1894 the Corbett business was started by Sam Corbett from Newcastle, his three sons managed the business in Galway and John, they’re cousin who cycled to work, managed the Athenry business. As well as the hardware store fertiliser, potatoes, corn, cement, paint, coal and a wide range of timber products were sold from the ‘yard’. Coal take redundancy.

In 1894 the Corbett business was started by Sam Corbett from Newcastle, his three sons managed the business in Galway and John, they’re cousin who cycled to work, managed the Athenry business. As well as the hardware store fertiliser, potatoes, corn, cement, paint, coal and a wide range of timber products were sold from the ‘yard’. Coal was delivered to houses in the town and potatoes fore export were inspected and sealed by the Department of Agriculture inspectors. November to January were the months for exporting potatoes. At Galway docks the sacks of potatoes were unloaded from the lorry and brought to the boats by dockers. This had to be finished by five o’clock so the lorry driver had to be on time and would usually bring a load of timber on the return journey to Athenry. Fire destroyed the premises on the 17th December 1987 and a decision was made not the re-build with staff given the option to transfer and work in Galway or take redundancy. corbett’s of northgate street

County Hurling Finalists 1977

In 1894 the Corbett business was started by Sam Corbett from Newcastle, his three sons managed the business in Galway and John, they’re cousin who cycled to work, managed the Athenry business. As well as the hardware store fertiliser, potatoes, corn, cement, paint, coal and a wide range of timber products were sold from the ‘yard’. Coal was delivered to houses in the town and potatoes fore export were inspected and sealed by the Department of Agriculture inspectors. November to January were the months for exporting potatoes. At Galway docks the sacks of potatoes were unloaded from the lorry and brought to the boats by dockers. This had to be finished by five o’clock so the lorry driver had to be on time and would usually bring a load of timber on the return journey to Athenry. Fire destroyed the premises on the 17th December 1987 and a decision was made not the re-build with staff given the option to transfer and work in Galway or take redundancy.

In 1894 the Corbett business was started by Sam Corbett from Newcastle, his three sons managed the business in Galway and John, they’re cousin who cycled to work, managed the Athenry business. As well as the hardware store fertiliser, potatoes, corn, made not the re-build with staff given the option to transfer and work in Galway or take redundancy. Irish Volunteers & Athenry Committee

GAA players, officials & Band in 1885 In 1894 the Corbett business was started by Sam Corbett from Newcastle, his three sons managed the business in Galway and John, they’re cousin who cycled to work, managed the Athenry business. As well as the hardware store fertiliser, potatoes, corn, made not the re-build with staff given the option to transfer and work in Galway or take redundancy.

In 1894 the Corbett business was started by Sam Corbett from Newcastle, his three sons managed the business in Galway and John, they’re cousin who cycled to work, managed the Athenry business. As well as the hardware store fertiliser, potatoes, corn, made not the re-build with staff given the option to transfer and work in Galway or take redundancy. Club Founder P.C. Kelly

In 1894 the Corbett business was started by Sam Corbett from Newcastle, his three sons managed the business in Galway and John, they’re cousin who cycled to work, managed the Athenry business. As well as the hardware store fertiliser, potatoes, corn, made not the re-build with staff given the option to transfer and work in Galway or take redundancy. galway all-ireland hurling champions 1923

Horse show in the ‘back lawn’ 1955 In 1894 the Corbett business was started by Sam Corbett from Newcastle, his three sons managed the business in Galway and John, they’re cousin who cycled to work, managed the Athenry business. As well as the hardware store fertiliser, potatoes, corn, made not the re-build with staff given the option to transfer and work in Galway or take redundancy.

mail steam train arrives at athenry In 1894 the Corbett business was started by Sam Corbett from Newcastle, his three sons managed the business in Galway and John, they’re cousin who cycled to work, managed the Athenry business. As well as the hardware store fertiliser, potatoes, corn, made not the re-build with staff given the option to transfer and work in Galway or take redundancy.

railway station staff & cie officials In 1894 the Corbett business was started by Sam Corbett from Newcastle, his three sons managed the business in Galway and John, they’re cousin who cycled to work, managed the Athenry business. As well as the hardware store fertiliser, potatoes, corn, made not the re-build with staff given the option to transfer and work in Galway or take redundancy.

In 1894 the Corbett business was started by Sam Corbett from Newcastle, his three sons managed the business in Galway and John, they’re cousin who cycled to work, managed the Athenry business. As well as the hardware store fertiliser, potatoes, corn, made not the re-build with staff given the option to transfer and work in Galway or take redundancy.

In 1894 the Corbett business was started by Sam Corbett from Newcastle, his three sons managed the business in Galway and John, they’re cousin who cycled to work, managed the Athenry business. As well as the hardware store fertiliser, potatoes, corn, made not the re-build with staff given the option to transfer and work in Galway or take redundancy. athenry de-wetts football champions 1903

galway all-ireland football champions 1956

In 1894 the Corbett business was started by Sam Corbett from Newcastle, his three sons managed the business in Galway and John, they’re cousin who cycled to work, managed the Athenry business. As well as the hardware store fertiliser, potatoes, corn, made not the re-build with staff given the option to transfer and work in Galway or take redundancy. derrydonnell hurling champions 1911

In 1894 the Corbett business was started by Sam Corbett from Newcastle, his three sons managed the business in Galway and John, they’re cousin who cycled to work, managed the Athenry business. As well as the hardware store fertiliser, potatoes, corn, made not the re-build with staff given the option to transfer and work in Galway or take redundancy. titanic

In 1894 the Corbett business was started by Sam Corbett from Newcastle, his three sons managed the business in Galway and John, they’re cousin who cycled to work, managed the Athenry business. As well as the hardware store fertiliser, potatoes, corn, made not the re-build with staff given the option to transfer and work in Galway or take redundancy. newcastle hurling champions 1960

In 1894 the Corbett business was started by Sam Corbett from Newcastle, his three sons managed the business in Galway and John, they’re cousin who cycled to work, managed the leonard family & home

In 1894 the Corbett business was started by Sam Corbett from Newcastle, his three sons managed the business in Galway and John, they’re cousin who cycled to work, managed athenry drama group 1956

In 1894 the Corbett business was started by Sam Corbett from Newcastle, his three sons managed the business in Galway and John, they’re cousin who cycled to work, managed athenry castle & park

In 1894 the Corbett business was started by Sam Corbett from Newcastle, his three sons managed the business in Galway and John, they’re cousin who cycled to work, managed restoring athenry castle

In 1894 the Corbett business was started by Sam Corbett from Newcastle, his three sons managed the business in Galway and John, they’re cousin who cycled to work, managed members of

Athenry Junior Chamber sports star award winners in 1977 were (Front row) Teresa Duane (Camogie); Tommy Madden (Hall of Fame); Freda McGough (Presenter); P.J. Molloy (Hurling); (Back Row) Padraic Hansberry (Athletics); Michael Kilkelly (Soccer); Padraic Ryan (Badminton); Willie Higgins (Golf) and Christy O’Grady (Snooker) sports star award winners 1977

In 1894 the Corbett business was started by Sam Corbett from Newcastle, his three sons managed the business in Galway and John, they’re cousin who cycled to work, managed athenry credit union officers 1978

athenry town hall & murphy family

In 1894 the Corbett business was started by Sam Corbett from Newcastle, his three sons managed the business in Galway and John, they’re cousin who cycled to work, managed