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
Please do Add an Event or Add Your Listing
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)
Patrick Keohane - Antarctic Explorer 1910-1913
The Polar Expedition with Captain Robert Scott
Patrick Keohane joined the Royal Navy in 1895. at the age of sixteen. He began his career as a Boy – Third Class , progressed to Ordinary Seaman, then Able Seaman and at the age of twenty-eight was promoted to Chief Petty Officer, the highest rank a non-commissioned man could attain. Having previously served under Lt. Teddy Evans, who was Scott’s second in command for the Antarctic expedition of 1910 Keohane applied to be included and was successful.
With fellow Corkmen, Robert Forde of Kilmurray, Mortimer McCarthy of Kinsale and Kerryman, Tom Crean of Annascaul, Patrick Keohane formed the backbone of brawn and practical skills without which no expedition could succeed. Carpentry, rope and leather work, dog and pony husbandry, sheer physical strength and endurance were their stock in trade. These hardy sailors had to rely on superhuman grit and determination, overcome psychological and physical challengers and horrific weather conditions in the world’s most inhospitable environment – the Antarctic.
Patrick Keohane - Antarctic Explorer 1910-1913
New members are most welcome
