Oral History
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Andy Treacy,
Frenchlawn, Ballintubber, Co. Roscommon. Interviewed and
recorded by: Sean Browne,1989 Andy takes Sean to
local sites of interest: The site of the mill established by his ancestors who were millers from Kildare. Frenchlawn level crossing where a train was derailed on Good Friday night 1901. In February 1949 a girl was killed by a train in the same place. They visit the Suck Bridge built in 1895, an old Kiln used for drying oats and the remains of “The Hut”. The hut was built for the RIC to protect William Glover during the ranch war. They call on Jack Shaughnessy in his home in Killerr where the talk covers cattle drives and the four women plus baby that served a months jail sentence in Castlebar, the Black and Tans & the Civil War. 098 County Roscommon Folklore & Oral History Collection 2006-2016 |
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Podcast 60; Denis
Treacy in Court I (1875) 20th October 2020 The bitter feud over
land between Thomas Treacy and Denis Treacy, Sean Treacy’s father developed
when their mother left the interest in the family farm to both brothers in
turn. No one was safe in the struggle to gain the land. https://soundcloud.com/tipperary-libraries/denis-treacy-in-court-i-1875 Podcast 64; Denis
Treacy in Court II 13th November 2020 In 1875 despite
having won his legal battle with his brother over the lease on the family
farm Denis Treacy was back in court. This time suing a local doctor. The
court case brought to light many unsavory details of the family feud. https://soundcloud.com/tipperary-libraries/denis-treacy-in-court-ii |
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Frank Tracy (1943-) of the Liberties and
Stillorgan Dublin Travelling
to the parish of Killakee, in the Dublin Mountains, historian Frank Tracy
toured the grounds of the Massy Estate for this recording, beginning at the
beehive cottage. Lord Massy and his wife spent 35 years living here. Frank
outlined the genealogy of the family and walked through the now wooded area
to where the original grand house stood. He continued on to the walled garden
area where he compared some 19th century photographs with its mostly wooded
landscape today. https://www.irishlifeandlore.com/product/frank-tracy-age-65-stillorgan/ |
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Jim Treacy (1915-) of Shinrone, Co.
Offaly/Tipperary Parishes
of Shinrone and Ballingarry Recorded
by: Noel MacMahon Recording
date: Length:
45:22 Irish
Life and Lore Series - Offaly Collection Jim
Treacy was born on the 27th July 1915. He was a member of the farming
community and was involved in all the farming activities in his local area.
He was a founder member of Ballingarry I.F.A in the early sixties. Jim was a
keen GAA player and follower. He was a member of Knockshegowna GAA club which
he founded with locals in 1934, and with whom he had the honour of winning
the North Tipperary Junior Championship in the same year. As it was Silver
Jubilee year victory was very sweet. He was a selector in 1965 when Knockshegowna
won the North Tipperary Under 15 Juvenile Championship. Two of his sons
played on the team. Jim played an active part in securing free transport to
Borrisokane Community College in the early seventies. He died on the 14th
October 2000. www.irishlifeandlore.com |
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Jimmy
Treacy (1940-) of Omagh, Co.
Tyrone GAA Oral History Jimmy Treacy and Pat McCartan begin with
discussing the GAA of their childhood and the impact it had on their local
community when they were growing up. They discuss how influential priests
were in the area in mobilising support for the GAA. Jimmy provides an account
of the GAA overseas as he lived in England and America for a number of years.
Both Pat and Jimmy discuss their involvement with the West Tyrone Board and
their experiences as officials at county level. Jimmy and Pat give a detailed
account of the challenges the GAA faced in Tyrone during the Troubles in
North of Ireland and discuss some of their experiences during this time. https://www.gaa.ie/the-gaa/oral-history/jimmy-treacy-and-pat-mccartan/ Jimmy discusses the impact that the
Hunger Strikes had on the GAA in Tyrone during the Troubles. https://www.bc.edu/centers/irish/gaahistory/Previous_Themes/CountyByCounty/Tyrone.html |
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John Tracey, Greencastle, Co. Tyrone Francis McGowan and John
Tracey recollect their experiences of their time spent imprisoned in the late
1970's and early 1980s including their recollections of the 1981 Hunger
Strike in Long Kesh. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_nmejJp_fI |
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See http://www.traceyclann.com/files/renowned%20Traceys%20politics.htm |
Matt Treacy RFÉ 8 July 2017 John McDonagh and Martin Galvin speak to former IRA Volunteer, political prisoner and Sinn Féin insider now historian and author, Dr. Matt Treacy, about his new book, A Tunnel to the Moon: The End of the Irish Republican Army. (begins time stamp ~ 28:48) https://rfe123.org/matt-treacy-radio-free-eireann-interview-transcript-8-july-2017 Matt Treacy RFÉ 16 June 2018 Martin Galvin
speaks to former IRA Volunteer and former Sinn Féin activist now author and
political commentator, Matt Treacy, via telephone from Belfast, who provides
comment on Sinn Féin as it’s 2018 Ard Fheis is underway. (begins
time stamp ~ 31:27) https://rfe123.org/matt-treacy-radio-free-eireann-interview-transcript-16-june-2018 |
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Michael Francis Treacy (b. 1936 Argentina - d. 2021 Virginia) [see Michael
Charles Treacy] Veterans History
Project Service Summary: War or Conflict:
Cold War Branch of Service:
Navy Unit of Service:
VP-56 (Patrol Squadron); Marine Corps Reserve Location of Service:
Annapolis, Maryland; Washington, DC; Wisconsin; Cuba Highest Rank:
Commander Collection Number:
AFC/2001/001/114229 https://www.loc.gov/item/afc2001001.114229/#item-service_history |
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Olivia Treacy, of Dublin, Miss Ireland 1984. Meet Dubliner Olivia
Treacy the new Miss Ireland. A few days after
becoming Miss Ireland Olivia Treacy a 23 year old model from
Terenure [Dublin] talks about her win and thoughts
on representing Ireland in the Miss World contest. “From the minute I
started, I loved my work. It never really seemed like work to me.” Olivia Treacy
believes beauty competitions are anything but degrading to women. “They’ve got see
what you’re going to look like in an evening dress. They’ve got to see what
you’re going to look like in swimwear. I don’t really think it’s degrading.
It’s just very very practical.” An RTÉ News report
broadcast on 30 August 1984. The reporter is Andrew Kelly. Olivia Treacy
finished in the top six in the Miss World contest. https://www.rte.ie/archives/2019/0724/1065026-miss-ireland-olivia-treacy/ |
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Pádraig Treacy (1953-) of Killarney, Co.
Kerry Track 1:
Pádraig Treacy recalls his grandfather who served in the RIC and who arrived
in Killarney in 1909. He later worked as gatekeeper for Lord Kenmare.
Pádraig’s father, Marcus, was a teacher in the Killarney area, and his
mother, Marie O’Sullivan, came to Killarney to work at the Ross Hotel, owned by
her aunt, Julia O’Donoghue. The premises was then known as the Kenmare Arms
Hotel, and it was bequeathed to Marie O’Sullivan during the years of WWII. Track 2:
Pádraig discusses his childhood at the Ross Hotel, his education and his work
experience for five years in car sales at Jimmy The Master’s garage. With his
wife Janet, he then set to work to build up business at the Ross Hotel in the
1970s and 1980s. Track 3:
He recalls their plans for expansion which involved purchasing land at Fossa,
and the eventual building of the Park Hotel in the field adjoining Cooper’s
Cinema in 1989. His dealings with the UDC, in particular with Town Manager
Paddy d’Arcy, and the support given to him to enable him to build the hotel,
are described. Track 4:
The opening of the hotel, designed by architect Roddy Horgan, in 1992 and the
huge task which lay ahead at that time are recalled. Track 5:
Pádraig discusses his decision to create a contemporary rather than a more
traditional style of building at that time, and he also recalls the work of
County Engineer, Colm Kennelly. Track 6:
The positive relationship which exists between the members of the Town
Council, the business people and the community groups in Killarney is
emphasised. https://www.irishlifeandlore.com/product/p%C3%A1draig-treacy-b-1953/ |
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Sarah Tracey née Slattery, born 1916 Ballymore
Co. Kildare Irish
Life and Lore Kildare Collection, CD 26 Memories of Ballymore Eustace Recorded
by: Maurice O’Keeffe Date:
2009 Time:
70:28 Description:
The Slattery family came from Harristown and Sarah Tracey’s grandfather was
First Huntsman to Lord la Touche in Harristown House. Sarah has clear
memories of her early days in Ballymore Eustace, the forge, the local bar and
groceries, drapers, the post office and the thatched houses. She recounts the
names of all the family owned businesses in the town. She recalls the
activities of the Black and Tans in her native area, and also her own early
days in employment as housekeeper for a Jewish family in Dublin. She
remembers the advent of the creameries around the countryside, and the
employment provided by the big estates. Sarah’s mother came originally from
Carrigmacross and she brought with her the tradition of lace work, and sold
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Willie Treacy (1929-2017) of Shortstone Co. Louth GAA Oral History William
Treacy recalls starting up his local GAA club in Louth, Roche Emmets. A group
of locals used to play football together but they knew nothing about the
rules or how to organise themselves. Eventually some experienced people came
in and helped them start the club. They soon secured a field to play on and
some goalposts, and they were on their way. William played for some years but
an injury meant that he had to stop playing. He remained involved and helped
to raise funds, contributed in an administrative capacity, and compiled a
history of the club with two others. He recounts stories of his youth
detailing the fun that they had, the trouble they got into and the great
games that they witnessed. https://www.gaa.ie/the-gaa/oral-history/willie-treacy/ |
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Willie (Bill) Treacy (1925-2014) of Leegane Wexford and London England GAA Oral History Bill
Treacy describes where he grew up in Wexford, before discussing the history of
Gaelic games in the area. He then recalls his family's involvement in Gaelic
games. Bill recalls stories he has heard regarding The Troubles in the area
during the 1920s, before talking about the GAA in his school days. He
remembers his GAA heroes of the past from Wexford teams. He describes
travelling to matches in his younger days, and also lists the venues he
played in during his playing career. Bill talks about what makes the GAA
special, explaining what the Association means to him. He also discusses what
drives teams in the North of Ireland on. He recalls his time in the Army and
some of the places he played. He describes the regime of Army life and the
influence it had on him. Bill discusses emigrating to London. He recalls his
introduction to the GAA in London. He discusses the clubs he joined, the
roles he undertook and the influence and role that the GAA plays in the lives
of the Irish abroad. He concludes by saying what his proudest moment in the
GAA is, and reveals how he would like to be remembered by the London GAA
community. https://www.gaa.ie/the-gaa/oral-history/bill-treacy/ |
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The Famine in Toomevara, Co Tipperary by
Helen O Brien Malone In
November 2010 another excellent publication in the Maynooth Local History
Studies was published by Four Courts Press. At no. 89 in this series ‘The
Famine clearance in Toomevara, County Tipperary’ by Helen O’Brien (ISBN:
978-84682-2605 : 64pp : Price €9.95) …The
author was very fortunate to have access to the manuscript memoirs of Thomas
Tracey, a local schoolmaster, who was born in Toomevara in 1832…. Ireland’s Genealogical Gazette, May 2011 Oct 10, 1923 (IT) The death has taken place of Mr. Thomas Treacy, formerly a National school teacher, of Toomevara, Co. Tipperary, at the age of 92. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xhC7yF2WTs&t=102s |
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Tony (Anthony Paul,
A.P.) Kearns is a civilian historian to the Irish Air Corps and has spent
over fifty years researching and writing about the organisation. In this clip
Tony and Michael discuss Lieutenant Colonel Louis (Louie) Lawrence Treacy
(22nd October 1919 - 19th February 2001). Tony states that the brother of
Louis Treacy was in the RAF (Royal Air Force) and was shot down, captured and
held for a year. He later returned to England and went back to the war but
was shot down and killed. Tony also reflects on the feelings of members of
the RAF towards Ireland as a result of Ireland's neutrality in World War II
(the Emergency). [see Agnes
Treacy] |
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1831 The
Battle of Carrickshock, Kilkenny James Treacy (Trassy), 20 years old shot dead in the Tithe protest. Raidió Teilifís
Éireann (RTE) Broadcast 1983 Battle of Carrickshock. The Battle of Carrickshock
toook place in 1831 in south Kilkenny. It was borne out of a tithe tax that
was enforced despite difficult harvests. And so the peasants revolted -
against what they saw as greedy landlords and greedy clergymen. One of the people talking is a Mary Wallace nee Farrell who is the
1st cousin twice removed of James Treacy. http://castroller.com/Podcasts/DocumentaryOnOne/2432438-DocArchive%20Battle%20of%20Carrickshock The Brave Men of Carrickshock (2020) Finnoula Lynch https://kilkennyarchaeologicalsociety.ie/the-brave-men-of-carrickshock/ |
Last update: 31
July 2023