*John O’Brien (editor), RTÉ’s Marie Crowe and Ronan Murphy (Metaltech Engineering) at the launch of Sixmilebridge Local History Revisited. Photograph: Paddy Higgins.
SIXMILEBRIDGE HISTORICAL Society have recently launched a history of Clare’s third biggest settlement.
Over the past decade, Sixmilebridge has experienced enormous growth to become the third most populated area in Co Clare.
Within the parish is a dedicated group of personnel who form the Sixmilebridge Historical Society, their work has resulted in the unveiling of a life-size statue of Dr Brendan O’Regan in July 2023 and an annual primary school quiz in his honour.
Their latest endeavour has been to publish ‘Sixmilebridge Local History Revisited’ which was launched last month.
Chapters include the origins of Sixmilebridge and its placenames, the Land War in Rossmanagher, Thomond Woolen Mills, the post office dating back two centuries, the tragedy of public voting in 1852, the War of Independence in Sixmilebridge, the history of Mount Ievers’ construction and electioneering Sixmilebridge style.
RTÉ journalist and Sixmilebridge native, Marie Crowe was on hand to launch the book in St Finnachta’s NS in Sixmilebridge.
John O’Brien was editor of the publication which was sponsored by Metaltech Engineering. Photographer Paddy Higgins was also honoured for his contribution to the historical society at the launch event.
Copies of ‘Sixmilebridge Local History Revisited’ are available for €20 at O’Flynn’s Centra, Jamie’s Butchers, the post office, Crowe’s Gala and Minister’s Cross.
