Author Archives: Davoc

Over The Edge

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Davoc

Published in In Dublin on 16th June 1983 One day, Davoc Rynne couldn’t take it anymore. The pub was quiet.  Conversation was at low ebb.  People in the kitchen were watching it.  Large coloured screen, small crowded smoky room – … Continue reading →

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Ten years of Irish-Celt on eBay

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Davoc

On the 3rd  November 1998 – according to my reliable diary, I was in the townland of Ardnacrusha on the banks of the mighty river Shannon in the county of Clare. I had a house call in this picturesque area … Continue reading →

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The Secret Keepers

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Davoc

This was a conspiracy of the highest order, an undercover project of gigantic proportions.  Months and months of planning, organisation and synchronisation across several countries, indeed continents, not to mention different languages, and total co-operation was called for.  Secret documents … Continue reading →

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On The Road

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Davoc

We are on the road again heading west and there is an air of excitement in the car. Far off fields are definitely greener and around every corner another surprise. Perhaps an old ornate cast-iron pump tied up with straw … Continue reading →

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Hold On! Don't Throw that away!

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Davoc

Hold on! Think before you light the fire with that piece of paper! What? I’m not trying to be funny – this is serious. Most people realise that there is a value in antique furniture, paintings, ornaments and so forth. … Continue reading →

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Ephemera – a great word is back in fashion!

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Davoc

A great word has been resurrected recently – Ephemera, meaning anything of yesterday. For example, autographs of famous people, living or dead, old invoices, comics, posters, beer and whiskey labels, calendars, cigarette cards and of course postcards. I know people … Continue reading →

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The Trad Session, Davoc Rynne

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Davoc

In the 1960s if you were young and could play an Irish traditional dance tune – you were King! You did not have to have a huge repertoire – heavens no, if you could play a half a dozen tunes … Continue reading →

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Buttermaking

Posted on November 14, 2008 by Davoc

All through the centuries in Ireland the making of butter was an important industry.  In fact by the end of the 18th century butter was Ireland’s largest export.  Even cattle, at this period, were judged not by beef but by … Continue reading →

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Posters – if in doubt, don't throw it out!

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Davoc

Irish POSTERS – If in doubt, don’t throw them out! The poster was and is a very effective way of communication. Hundreds of thousands have been produced for a variety of reasons. Some were produced for propaganda, some for commercial … Continue reading →

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Belleek

Posted on November 2, 2008 by Davoc

The story of how the world famous Belleek pottery started reads like a fairy story.  In 1849, a young man inherited a large estate close to the village of Belleek in County Fermanagh.  This 26 year- old benevolent landlord, seeing … Continue reading →

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