The Father Fennessy Collection
Dublin Core
Title
The Father Fennessy Collection
Description
Fr Donal Fennessy acted as chaplain for Travellers in 1970 as an SMA trainee priest. He donated a collection of photos from this time including youth trips for young Travellers and an open-air wedding reception at Spring Lane traditional camp.
Subject
Irish Travellers
Nomadic populations
Ireland — Social life and customs
Ireland — History — 20th century
Marriage — Religious aspects
Marriage — Social aspects
Marriage and family
Nomadic populations
Ireland — Social life and customs
Ireland — History — 20th century
Marriage — Religious aspects
Marriage — Social aspects
Marriage and family
Date
1970
Source
Fr Donal Fennessy
Rights
Fr Donal Fennessy
Type
Photograph
Format
jpeg
Creator
Fr Donal Fennessy
Publisher
Cork Traveller Women's Network
Contributor
Fr Donal Fennessy
Language
eng
Coverage
Ireland
Cork
1970
Collection Items
The women enjoying the wedding
A black and white photograph of a group of women and children enjoying the wedding celebrations
Some boys enjoying the wedding party
A black and white photograph of Simon Quilligan, Christy Quilligan, Paddy Quillgan, and Partick Burke.
The boys having a rest and a drink
A black and white photograph of some of the wedding party having a rest and a drink.
(L-R) Unknown man, Unknown man, Paddy O'Brien, Brother Dooley, Johnny Casey, Jamsey Casey, Christy Quilligan.
(L-R) Unknown man, Unknown man, Paddy O'Brien, Brother Dooley, Johnny Casey, Jamsey Casey, Christy Quilligan.
A group celebrating Doll and Wacker's wedding
A black and white photograph of a group of men, women and children celebrating the marriage of Doll Dooley and Wacker Casey.
Back Row (L-R) Denny Walsh, Paddy Quilligan, Unkown Man, Frankie McCormack, Mary Carmody Quilligan, Janey Carthy, Bridgey…
Back Row (L-R) Denny Walsh, Paddy Quilligan, Unkown Man, Frankie McCormack, Mary Carmody Quilligan, Janey Carthy, Bridgey…
McCarthy family outside a caravan
A black and white photograph of the McCarthy family outside a caravan in Spring Lane on Dolly Dooley's and Whacker Casey's wedding day.
The bride with the priest
A black and white photograph of Doll Dooley (now Casey) with Fr Donal Fennessy.
Doll with bridesmaid
A black and white photograph of bride Doll Dooley (now Casey) with her bridesmaid
The newlyweds leave the church surrounded by their friends and family.
A black and white photograph of the newlyweds leaving the church surrounded by friends and family.
Back row (L-R) Unknown man, Kathrina Dooley, Margo Casey, Kathrine Casey O'Donoghue, Mary Casey O'Brien, Nonie Casey, Moly Quiligan, Brother Richard…
Back row (L-R) Unknown man, Kathrina Dooley, Margo Casey, Kathrine Casey O'Donoghue, Mary Casey O'Brien, Nonie Casey, Moly Quiligan, Brother Richard…
Doll cutting her cake.
A black and white photograph of Doll Dooley(now Casey) cutting her wedding cake with her mother Kathrine beside her smiling.
The bride with her nearest and dearest
A black and white photograph of bride Doll Dolley with parents and friends.
(L-R) Josie Delaney Doherthy, Johnnie Dooley, Unknown, Doll Dooley, Kathrine Dooley, Pud Dooley Dunne, Unknown.
(L-R) Josie Delaney Doherthy, Johnnie Dooley, Unknown, Doll Dooley, Kathrine Dooley, Pud Dooley Dunne, Unknown.
The ladies enjoying the wedding
A black and white photograph of a group of women sitting and enjoying a drink at Dolly Dooley's and Wacker Casey's wedding.
Back (L-R) Katie Coffeey Doherthy, Kathleen Casey O'Donoghue, Molly Quilligan, Katie O'Donoghue.
Front (L-R) Bridget…
Back (L-R) Katie Coffeey Doherthy, Kathleen Casey O'Donoghue, Molly Quilligan, Katie O'Donoghue.
Front (L-R) Bridget…
Posing for a photo
A black and white photograph of a woman with a group of children posing for a photo by a car on Spring Lane on Dolly Dooley's and Wacker Casey's wedding day
McCarthy Family Photo
A black and white photograph of the McCarthy family outside a caravan in Spring Lane on Dolly Dooley's and Wacker Casey's wedding day.
Nonie and Mikeen with children
Nonie and Mikeen with children
Doll Dooley with her bridesmaids and Fr Fennessey
A black and white photograph of Doll Dooley with her bridesmaids and Fr Fennessey.
(L-R) Unknown, Pud Dooley Dunne, Doll Delaney, Unknown, Fr Donal Fennessy.
(L-R) Unknown, Pud Dooley Dunne, Doll Delaney, Unknown, Fr Donal Fennessy.