Newcastle West Olden Times

Welcome to NCW Olden Times an online archive dedicated to telling the story of Newcastle West in Co. Limerick in words, photos and videos from the town’s proud history.

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Scanglo – Official Opening (2)

Scanglo – Official Opening (1)

“The Last of The Maiden Street Hurlers”

By Matt O'Callaghan for The Weekly Observer 2010 The last of the Maiden Street hurlers By Matt O’CallaghanHe proclaimed himself the last of the Maiden St hurlers. Paddy Sammon was born on the street and through his prowess on the G.A.A. fields with his native...