Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny: Coal Mining, War Horses and Loss

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Coal mining in Castlecomer was the main industry for the town and the surrounding area for over 300 years. Owned by the Wandesforde family, the industry lead the development of the town and employed a large number of the population. During the First World War, the family’s male side, like many of the landed gentry in Ireland, joined up to do their duty for King and Country. Location: Castlecomer Estate Yard: 52°48'23.8"N 7°12'06.9"W Image: Horses lined up for requisition by the British Army in 1914/The Estate yard 2015 1914 Image courtesy of Errol Delaney