Glenmore, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland

  • A Glenmore Landlord: Francis Harvey Devereux, Esq. (1819-1860) of Ringville House

    After our recent post regarding landlord John L. Conn (1812-1893) one reader queried Francis Harvey Devereux. A quick check revealed that Francis H. Devereux livedRead More

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  • Happy May Day 2025

    In Ireland May Bushes tend to be adorned with primroses that are strung together. This year due to the early spring the primroses have comeRead More

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Happy Anniversary! [Updated]

Seventy-seven years ago today (January 14, 1948) this couple were married at Glenmore. This wedding photo was taken by Annie Brophy of Waterford. Do you recognise this well known Glenmore couple?

The happy couple on their wedding day is Phil Hoynes (c. 1918-1990) and Kathleen Hoynes née O’Connor (1917-2018) of Ballybrahee, Glenmore.

See our post of 19 Sept. 2021 for further details concerning Kathleen Hoynes née O’Connor her parents, siblings and children.