1921 - 1930
Rev, Cornelius Murphy Rev. Michael Aherne Fr. Thomas O'Brien

Rev. Cornelius Murphy,1916 - 1924

Rev. Michael Aherne,1924 - 1932

Fr. Thomas O'Brien,ordained a priest in 1921.

 

The Upnor
The Upnor

On March 29th 1922 men of the Southern Division brought off a coup that helped arm the Republicans at the time of the Civil War. A vessel called the Upnor was loaded with warlike stores which were to be shipped from Haulbowline to Woolwich, Arsenal. The staff of the first brigade decided to capture the cargo for the Republicans. It was decided that Ballycotton would be the unloading point.

 

The Slievenamon

crew who rescued the Slievenamon

On February 7th 1923 the Slievenamon, an Irish naval patrol vessel which had been converted from being a collier, took shelter in Ballycotton Bay. She dragged anchor and drifted in towards the area known as Black Rock. Fourteen men on board were saved.

 
Pictured above is the crew that rescued the Slievenamon. John O'Riordan, second from right in the second row, served Mass at the Dedication Ceremony of the Church.

 

Buses

Before buses came to Ballycotton the train would bring the passengers to Mogeely and they would walk to Ballycotton. The first bus service came to Ballycotton in 1925. The return fare was 2/3. The Southern General bus and then the I.O.C. bus later serviced the route to Cork.

Russell Rovers Hurling & Football Club

Russell Rovers Hurling & Football Club has been an important part of the community since it was founded in 1930. Playing in their distinctive black and amber, they have had many successes down through the years. Its Juvenile section is very strong in recent years with over 100 playing members. Its field in Shanagarry is also the base of St. Colman's Ladies Football Club, which has over 50 playing members.

The Mary Stanford
Mary Stanford Lifeboat

The Mary Stanford arrived in Ballycotton on 7th July 1930. Mrs. William T. Cosgrave named the Lifeboat. The total cost of the Lifeboat was £11,000, which was paid for by Mr. J.F. Stanford of London. Mr. Mahony, who was the Assistant Honorary Secretary accepted the Lifeboat.

 

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