'It's good to know what used to happen.' 🐄 New metal sculptures have been installed in Camlough as a nod to the village's trading past
"He was arguably one of the best drovers in Ireland," said Mr Murphy.
"It was said that on a clear day you could hear the gulder of The Drover McShane coming around Camlough Lake, which was more than a mile away, him controlling his cattle. "My uncle Joe would stand outside the pub with a pint of stout. The drover had no swallow. He'd drop the pint in two seconds, coppers were exchanged and the cattle didn't even had time to swish their tails as they passed through."The sculptures aim to preserve local history - the sort not normally taught in schools.He says the sculptures give his generation an understanding of life in the village in times gone by.
"You take pride in saying that Camlough was the centre of this. It is so interesting to see that when you get up in the morning the places that you walk or drive past have a story."It's good to know what used to happen but doesn't happen any more, to know about the old traditions. "We learn about worldwide things. You don't learn about the history of Camlough and Bessbrook, the old mills and businesses."Related Topics
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