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Many of the local history topics have been treated thoroughly or otherwise already. (See the archive list and summaries of papers on this site.) However some have not been covered and many will benefit from further research.
Click highlighted words for more suggestions, sources, resources, information about document repositories etc.
Maritime
Christopher Hodson, (a seaman) or any other Skerries seaman of long ago
or those who may have been involved during WW1 or WW2 or in the US Navy, Merchant Navy etc
Fishermen of Loughshinney
Skerries Fishing Industry from 1900
Extent of the maritime industry in the area
Memories
Fair days in Skerries (P. Halpin?)
Personal memories of older residents of Skerries
People who came on holidays to Skerries when they were young 1940s and 1950s
Memories of holidays, rented houses, amusement arcades etc
People of note who stayed here
People associated with particular houses e.g Grace Gifford
Note: memories have been recorded by several people - would need a new approach
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Organisations
Swimming Club - Galas, races, members, achievements
Association Football
The Political Parties which were active in Skerries from 1800 to the present day.
Hockey, membership, how well supported etc.
Tennis Club - note: Leo Flanagan had the papers on it.
Girl Guides, Scouts etc.
Photography from the early days in Skerries - The Photography Club
The Masonic Lodge in Skerries
St. Vincent De Paul and other charities organised in Skerries since the famine
Music - choirs - choral society - Irish traditional music
Conradh na Gaeilge (note Balcunnin Branch - & Irish language organisations in Skerries area
Cartography from Down Survey to satellite maps.
Updated . . .
18 / 11 / '04
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