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Crosshaven History Welcome to crosshaven history ,share photos,and stories for all to read. The town is honoured with 2 mentions in Ulysses. XV, 1873.

Crosshaven was originally a Viking Settlement, part of what was known as the Ostman's Tancred after Cork City became a fortified English Stronghold. According to Local Legend, Sir Francis Drake sailed up the River Owenabue, the local river, while hiding from the Spanish Armada, the point in the River where he is alleged to have hid is known as Drake's Pool. Famous residents have included the father of Bob Geldof, who was manager of the local hotel, the Grand Hotel, and Hollywood stuntman Jack Arrow. In 1983, local resident Jim Enright briefly held the World Record for the longest political speech. The local secondary school was founded by the Aunt of James Joyce who dreamt she was walking along the cliffs by Crosshaven one night. The local military forts, Templebreedy and Camden were British outposts until the Anglo-Irish treaty of 1938. There are remains of gun turrets and bunkers from World War I along the coast. The definitive history is History of Crosshaven by former National School headmaster Diarmuid O Murchu. To Crosshaven applies with equal truth what the poet has attributed to the famous “Auburn”, where””
“Coming spring its earliest visit paid,
And parting summer’s lingering steps delayed.”
We would strongly recommend anyone seeking rest and quiet, a genial and salubrious climate, and bathing in sea water absolutely free from contamination, to pay Crosshaven a visit during the present season. It is reached from Queenstown by the railway and river steamers, plying regularly every hour at a fare of a few pence; this short trip across the harbour is a luxury in itself. We venture to predict that a visit once paid will be repeated by those who appreciate the beautiful in nature’s handiwork.” Published in the Irish Builder, Vol.

Another great photo from Crosshaven boatyards page 2019 Crosshaven
19/09/2026

Another great photo from Crosshaven boatyards page 2019 Crosshaven

Beautiful photo from Crosshaven boatyards page of Crosshaven, think initially taken in 2019
19/09/2026

Beautiful photo from Crosshaven boatyards page of Crosshaven, think initially taken in 2019

Our website is undergoing a makeover. We hope to have our brokerage listings back on line by the end of the week ⛵

Beautiful photo from Crosshaven boatyards page, 2021
19/09/2026

Beautiful photo from Crosshaven boatyards page, 2021

A lovely evening in Crosshaven ⛵️😊👍

Places you never get tired of.
19/09/2026

Places you never get tired of.

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Back in 2922 Crosshaven Rugby celebrated 50 years in existence. Source, echo live.
19/09/2026

Back in 2922 Crosshaven Rugby celebrated 50 years in existence.
Source, echo live.

Cork club will host an Irish Rugby Legends selection for a special game on September 17

Nice little memory write up on Jack Bergen, or as many knew him big John.. I knew him well throughout my childhood years...
19/09/2026

Nice little memory write up on Jack Bergen, or as many knew him big John.. I knew him well throughout my childhood years. A great man for making nettle tea. His big strong hands were suited for the job of the swinging boats. His little wagon his home.
Rest in peace Big John.
Source in photos.org
https://inphotos.org/2009/02/15/jack-bergin-crosshaven-hero/

We spent a pleasant afternoon in Crosshaven today. It was mild enough to actually enjoy a walk up towards the fort on the hill. As I walked past the merries I spotted this plaque. It must have been…

Don’t miss this. I’ve been twice , brilliant experience Oceans of Discovery
18/09/2026

Don’t miss this. I’ve been twice , brilliant experience Oceans of Discovery

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