Lecture
DUNDALK man Charlie Mccarthy of the Maritime Institute of Ireland, will give a lecture entitled 'Aspects of the Maritime History of Annagassan' on Wednesday, February 15, at 8 p.m. in the The Loft History Hall (above Slan's Pub) in Annagassan.
The lecture will cover the history of the Annagassan Schooners who plied their risky trade on both sides of the Irish Sea up until the last one called 'The Lucie' in 1928. It will also cover the herring fishing yawls, salmon boats, steamers used in Annagassan's coal importation business and shipwrecks.
Entry is €5 and includes a free raffle and tea/coffee after the lecture.
