Luke Torris, Secretary and P.R.O. Annagassan Historical Society has requested that the ODS assist in prooting this event.
Lecture - H.M. Coastguards in Co. Louth 1820 -1922
Annagassan & District Historical Society holds its next lecture tonight, Wednesday 20 November at 8.00pm in The Loft (above Slan’s Pub), Annagassan. This illustrated lecture is entitled 'H.M. Coastguards in Co. Louth 1820 -1922'. Our speaker is Mr. Heber Russell who has lived at the former Coastguard Station at Dunany for nearly 50 years.
The first Coastguard Stations were established in Co. Louth in 1821 and eventually Stations were established from Omeath in the North to Queensborough (mouth of the Boyne) in the south of the county. Heber will detail the main role of the Coastguards in coastal protection, customs and excise, life-saving, etc. The tragedy of 1868, when five Dunany Coastguard men were drowned in Dundalk Bay and the burning of Coastguard Stations during the War of Independence in 1921 will also be discussed.
This promises to be an excellent lecture and places are limited so come early. Entrance fee is €5 and includes tea/coffee afterwards.