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The Nore Lass and Thomas Cuddihy's grandchildren
(artwork in the background is by Caroline Schofield)
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| The Nore Lass |
I was so proud to visit Grennan Mills in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny during the summer, to see one of our great-grandfather's boats which has been put on permanent display there. This racing boat, which is in fantastic condition, was built over 100 years ago. Thomas Cuddihy was a famous boat-builder in the south-east of Ireland for many years, and built vessels that were used as working boats, including those used for the gathering of reeds for thatching houses, as well as building many racing boats. This boat, the Nore Lass, was found in almost perfect condition at a farmhouse near Graignamanagh. It was wonderful also to visit the boat exhibition with family, including my uncle, also Thomas Cuddihy, who still lives in the ancestral home. A large shed that was built to accommodate the boat-building is still standing in the yard of that house, and is still used today (although not for boat-building!).
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