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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!

Photo source: National ArchivesThe long-awaited records of the 1926 census are finally available to the public

Two major events are to take place for the country of Ireland.

On the 18 April 2026 the long-awaited records of the 1926 census have finally been made available to the public.

View the 1926 records for:

Abbeymahon Ballybane

Butlerstown Clonakilty

Courtmacsherry Timoleague

And on the 9 May 2027 the next census of population will take place.

What is a Census?

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