Matt Phelan of Keiloge.
The BARONY OF GAULTIER HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a group of individuals based in East Waterford, Co Waterford - incorporating the coastal villages of Cheekpoint, Passage East and Dunmore East and the townlands of the barony area. Waterford is in the South East of Ireland and has a rich heritage in history, historical sites and culture. We organise a range of events and new members are always welcome.
Friday, 12 February 2021
Monday, 8 February 2021
From the BGHS Feb 2011 calendar Blessing of the Boats in Cheekpoint
Blessing of the Boats in Cheekpoint
This is a rare post card photograph of the blessing of the boats in Cheekpoint. Notice the number of people kneeling on the quayside and the fishermen standing in their punts to receive the blessing. This tradition of standing in the boats for the blessing has been maintained down to the present time. However only one man was observed standing in his boat for the 2010 blessing. The photo was sent to Andrew Doherty by Brian Moran and family relatives of Andrew from Long Island. Andrew tells us that Brian's grandfather, Richie Moran , left Cheekpoint in the late 1920's and went to Long Island where his family has remained since.
Wednesday, 3 February 2021
BGHS 2021 Calendar February photo
The BGHS 2021 Calendar February photo.
A group from the Carbally area travelled to Enniscorthy to see Big Tom. L-R Neddy Power, Brownstown; Eddie Power, Brownstown, Michael Corcoran(RIP), Kilmacleague West, Phelim McGuinness, not from Gaultier; Mossie Fitzgerald, Kilmacleague East.
The BGHS 2021 Calendar is still available. For more details email baronyofgaultierhistorical@gmail.com or message this Page
Sunday, 3 January 2021
January photo from the BGHS 2021 calendar.
Set Dancing Champions 1975
This photo shows the Gaultier Under- 18 Set Dancers. These dancers won both the Co. Waterford Set Dancing Championship and the Munster Set Dancing Championship in 1975.
Back Row L- R: Margaret Mullally, Kieran Flynn, Marcella Power, John Barry.
Front Row L-R: .Myra Doyle, Niall Collins, Annette Fitzpatrick and John Fitzpatrick.
Copies can be purchased for €8 from the Society or at the following outlets: Centra, Dunmore East; Harbour Stores, Dunmore East; Glanbia, Gaultier; Suir Garages, Passage Cross; Delany's Pharmacy, Johnstown; Dowling's Pharmacy, Ardkeen; Londis, Ballinakill; Ardkeen Stores, Ardkeen; Burke's, Crooke and the Bookcentre, Waterford City Centre.