First mention of Potato, West Cork in Castlehaven, 17th March 1658, Coastal Trade in Potatoes from Baltimore, Courtmacsherry and onward export West Indies, Portugal, ending of Trade with coming of Railways.
Potato Trade South West Cork 1730-1850
Article by Historian late Father James Coombes, in Seanchas Chairbre, No 3., 1993.:
Death of Timoleague PP and historian of Ross diocese.
The death occurred unexpectedly on Sunday June 11th, 2000 of Fr. James (Séamus) Coombes, retired parish priest of Timoleague parish. Fr. Coombes was ordained in 1949 and was parish priest of Timoleague between 1986 and 1999 when he retired but continued to assist in the parish saying Mass in Clogagh church. Fr. Coombes was known as a prolific writer and historian with a special interest in the local history of West Cork and the Diocese of Ross. He ministered as a priest in many West Cork parishes and had terms as Administrator in Castlehaven and Skibbereen parishes. He celebrated the Golden Jubilee of his ordination to priesthood in 2001.
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