Last additions - Carrucan and Sweeney Photo Galleries

Last additions

The Carrucan Crest - the Eltham Butterfly22 viewsA poor Irish farming family had little use for a family crest - such things were reserved for those families steeped in power, riches and history.
Matthew Carrucan (Peter Line) has come up with a modern Australian interpretation of the family crest. It features the Eltham Copper Butterfly (Paralucia pyrodiscus lucida), an endangered species of local butterfly that is native to the Eltham area where our forebears settled so many years ago.
Matthew comments that he chose it for the obvious association with Eltham and obviously as it is a metaphor for 'the resurrection' and the continuation or transformations of 'Life after Death' (Peace and Life Eternal).

There are two forms of the crest.
The second version shows the butterfly inside a circle with the final stanzas of our family prayer surrounding it. This version contains 3 symbols, each representing one of our major family lines
Saint Bridget Cross - Bridget Line
Keys - Symbol of Saint Peter - Peter Line
Trefoil - Shamrock - Trinity Symbol Saint Patrick - Patrick Line"Sep 09, 2020

2012 - WWI Books of Remembrance - Carrucan22 viewsThe Books of Remembrance, carefully inscribed by eight calligraphers, contain the names of the 89,100 members of the Australian Imperial Force, the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force who were either born or enlisted in Victoria and served overseas in World War I, or died in camp prior to embarkation. There are thirty-eight Army and Flying Corps Books, one Naval Book and one Sundry Book which contains the names of Victorians who served in non-Australian units. The names appear in alphabetical order with no distinction of rank, although decorations are cited. Where there are identical names, the service number is recorded for further identification. The Books of Remembrance are kept in the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne.
This page shows the names of the 5 of the 6 Carrucans who enlisted for WWI.

Thomas Carrucan who enlisted into the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) on the 8th July 1915 at the age of 22 years 9 months. He was among the 36600 men who enlisted in July 1915 as part of the recruitment drive that followed the landing at Gallipoli on the 25th April 1915.
Patrick Carrucan , one of his uncles and then aged 51, enlisted 9 days later on the 19th July 1915 but was discharged medically unfit in Sept 1915. Hence his name does not appear in the Books of Remembrance.
Thomas' first cousin, 25 year old Charles Carrucan, who enlisted on 12th February 1916 and survived after being gassed in France on the 7th June 1917.
Thomas' third cousin, 22 year old William Carrucan, enlisted on the 20th February 1916 and was killed in action on the 3rd March 1917. William was one of Patrick's sons.
Thomas' uncle, 44 year old John Carrucan, lied about his age and enlisted in a tunnelling company on the 25th March 1916.
William's brother, 18 year old Michael Carrucan enlisted into the Australian Army on the 24th January 1918.

Photo by Matthew Carrucan.Sep 09, 2020

1868 Eltham School Roll63 viewsIn 1864, the Board of Education introduced formal attendance rolls. The original registers from the Eltham Elementary School, beautifully written in copperplate, have survived and give a wonderful insight into the way the school worked. The rolls number the children from number 1 upwards (student number 1 was William James Taylor whose father's occupation was listed as Farmer) and record the age and date of admission and the date of leaving. Just as importantly, they record the number of half-days attended each half year and the examinations passed.
This excerpt shows Michael Carrucan (student 40) and Patrick Carrucan (student 45).Sep 09, 2020

1858 Sandridge Port19 viewsThis photo, taken in 1858, shows the Port of Sandridge (now Port Melbourne). They crossed the Rip, sailed up Port Philip Bay, disembarked at Sandridge and trudged through the tea-tree to Melbourne Town.Sep 09, 2020

The Fields Above Fanore41 viewsThe Fields Above Fanore (sung to the Tune of Galway Bay] was written by Dr Bryan McMahon
Hear Patsy Carrucan sing this song: http://soundcloud.com/fanoremosaics/the-fields-above-fanoreSep 09, 2020

The Burren26 viewsThe Burren (Great Rock) is a plateau occupying a vast area of North Clare. It rises in the south from the foothills near Killanoboy and Kilfenora, is bounded in the east by the Gortaclare mountains and is contained in the west by the Atlantic Ocean. Its highest peak, Slieve Elva, overlooks Galway Bay and the Aran Islands. It is an area of scenic attractions - wild and lonely but picturesque - where the clear light, reflected from the stone-grey hills, seems to radiate an air of timelessness, made more realistic by the many pre-historic remains that dot the fields and the valleys beneath. The Burren is of particular interest to archeologists, botanists, speleologists, zoologists, ornithologists, etc.Sep 09, 2020

The Burren24 viewsThe Burren (Great Rock) is a plateau occupying a vast area of North Clare. It rises in the south from the foothills near Killanoboy and Kilfenora, is bounded in the east by the Gortaclare mountains and is contained in the west by the Atlantic Ocean. Its highest peak, Slieve Elva, overlooks Galway Bay and the Aran Islands. It is an area of scenic attractions - wild and lonely but picturesque - where the clear light, reflected from the stone-grey hills, seems to radiate an air of timelessness, made more realistic by the many pre-historic remains that dot the fields and the valleys beneath. The Burren is of particular interest to archeologists, botanists, speleologists, zoologists, ornithologists, etc.Sep 09, 2020

Irish Emigration Stamp27 viewsIrish Emigration is celebrated in this Irish postage stampSep 09, 2020

2012 - Fanore - general shots on a walking daytrip14 viewsSep 09, 2020

2012 - Fanore - general shots on a walking daytrip13 viewsSep 09, 2020

2012 - Fanore - general shots on a walking daytrip14 viewsSep 09, 2020

2012 - Fanore - general shots on a walking daytrip13 viewsSep 09, 2020

2012 - Fanore - general shots on a walking daytrip12 viewsSep 09, 2020

2012 - Fanore - general shots on a walking daytrip14 viewsSep 09, 2020

2012 - Fanore - general shots on a walking daytrip12 viewsSep 09, 2020

2012 - Fanore - general shots on a walking daytrip15 viewsSep 09, 2020

2012 - Fanore - general shots on a walking daytrip16 viewsSep 09, 2020

2012 - Fanore - general shots on a walking daytrip11 viewsSep 09, 2020

2012 - Fanore - general shots on a walking daytrip14 viewsSep 09, 2020

2012 - Fanore - general shots on a walking daytrip12 viewsSep 09, 2020

2012 - Fanore - general shots on a walking daytrip15 viewsSep 09, 2020

2012 - Fanore - general shots on a walking daytrip12 viewsSep 09, 2020

2012 - Fanore - general shots on a walking daytrip13 viewsSep 09, 2020

2012 - Fanore - general shots on a walking daytrip12 viewsSep 09, 2020

2012 - Fanore - general shots on a walking daytrip14 viewsSep 09, 2020

2012 - Fanore - general shots on a walking daytrip11 viewsSep 09, 2020

2012 - Fanore - general shots on a walking daytrip23 viewsSep 09, 2020

Fanore Carrucans - Tony and Ann in back, Lyn and Nola in front31 viewsThis photo shows 4 of the Fanore based Carrucan clan

Back: Tony and Ann (who is married to Patsy Carrucan)
Front: Lyn and Nola (Patsy's sister who is married to Tony)Sep 09, 2020

2012 - Fanore - general shots on a walking daytrip16 viewsSep 09, 2020

2012 - Fanore - general shots on a walking daytrip12 viewsSep 09, 2020

2012 - Fanore - general shots on a walking daytrip14 viewsSep 09, 2020

2012 - Fanore - general shots on a walking daytrip15 viewsSep 09, 2020

2012 - Fanore - general shots on a walking daytrip24 viewsSep 09, 2020

2012 - Fanore - general shots on a walking daytrip15 viewsSep 09, 2020

2012 - Fanore - general shots on a walking daytrip17 viewsSep 09, 2020

2012 - Fanore - general shots on a walking daytrip14 viewsSep 09, 2020

Fanore - view from hills22 viewsSep 09, 2020

Fanore - cemetery24 viewsSep 09, 2020

Fanore - cemetery-224 viewsSep 09, 2020

Cliffs of Moher12 viewsThese majestic cliffs, amongst the most magnificent stretches of cliff scenery in Ireland, front the Atlantic to a height of nearly 200m and extend for a distance of 8km from Hag's Head due west of Liscannor to a point beyond O'Brien's Tower. They take their name from a ruined promontory fort, Mothar, which was demolished during the Napoleonic wars to make room for a signal tower.Sep 09, 2020

Doolin Co. Clare28 viewsDoolin is famous for its wealth of Irish music and in recent years has attracted large crowds to festivals of fleadhanna of Irish and international music. Nearby is Doonagore Castle, an unusual structure consisting of a circular tower in a small bawn or walled enclosure.Sep 09, 2020

O'Brien's Tower on the Cliffs of Moher18 viewsO'Brien's Tower on the Cliffs of Moher was built in 1835 as an observation tower for the hundreds of visitors who then came to the cliffs each year. The tower was restored in 1970 and is once again a prime viewing location.Sep 09, 2020

Cliffs of Moher26 viewsThese majestic cliffs, amongst the most magnificent stretches of cliff scenery in Ireland, front the Atlantic to a height of nearly 200m and extend for a distance of 8km from Hag's Head due west of Liscannor to a point beyond O'Brien's Tower. They take their name from a ruined promontory fort, Mothar, which was demolished during the Napoleonic wars to make room for a signal tower.Sep 09, 2020

Burren Coast Road26 viewsThis postcard, sent by John Martin during his 2008 trip to Fanore, has the following descriptor:
The Burren coast road from Doolin to Ballyvaughan passes Fanore and Black Head and offers some of the most dramatic coastline in Co. Clare.Sep 09, 2020

O'Brien's Tower on the Cliffs of Moher23 viewsO'Brien's Tower on the Cliffs of Moher was built in 1835 as an observation tower for the hundreds of visitors who then came to the cliffs each year. The tower was restored in 1970 and is once again a prime viewing location.Sep 09, 2020

Ballyvaughan Poulnabrone Portal Dolmen25 viewsSituated 8km from Ballyvaughan about 100m off the Corofin Road on the left between Ailwee Cave and Learaneagh Castle, this stone tomb dates between 2500BC and 2000BC. The highest slab (portal) is 2m, the capstone measures approx 3.6m x 2m.Sep 09, 2020

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