Fáilte and welcome to the Barryroe Community Website
The initial aims of this brand new website launched on 26 April 2026 are to:
- List Local Events
- List Local Organisations and Businesses in the Directory
- Publish Community News
- Build a library of interesting local History
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New website launched!Are you researching history from the area of Barryroe or Courtmacsherry?
The Courtmacsherry & Barryroe History Group have accumulated a wealth of fascinating local history.
The history Group is open to receive enquiries from anyone researching local history including past family records.
Barryroe Field Day (July 1060)
Timothy Keohane Coxswain - Courtmacsherry Lifeboat 1901-1924
Timothy Keohane’s Role on 7 May 1915
The Courtmacsherry Lifeboat, Kezia Gwilt, was based at Barry’s Point, several miles from the village of Courtmacsherry. The crew were drawn from the hamlets, called Barry’s Point and Coolbawn, situated at either side of the beach known as Blind Strand.
The Stephens class self-righting lifeboat Kezia Gwilt was 37.5 feet (11.4 metres) long. She was powered by 12 oars and sails. She was stationed at Barry’s Point. On 7 May 1915, Coxswain Timothy Keohane was on Coastwatch for the British Government on the brow of Barry’s Point. The following is the interview he gave some time after the events of 7 May to The Southern Star.
The Kezia Gwilt - 7 May 1915
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