Milking machine

Milk from dairy cows in Ireland is collected each day using a milking machine in a milking parlour. This highly efficient system uses a pulsated vacuum to draw milk from the cows. Milk let-down is encouraged by the release of the hormone oxytocin, which is promtpted by the pre-milking washing routine employed by the farmer. Milk is drawn from the cows and piped to a stainless steel bulk tank, wher it is quickly cooled for storage. Hygene is essential and milk is regularly tested to ensure that bacterial contamination is avoided (www.milkquality.ie)

Copyright Irish Farmers Journal

Laois County Archive

Laois County Archive recognises the importance of heritage and the value of perserving the accumulated records of individuals and institutions due to their value as primary sources for researchers and for their adminstrative and legal function.

Courtesy of Laois County Archive

Sun Terraces at Dun Laoghaire Beach

This John Hinde image of the beach and sun terraces at Dun Laoghaire shows how popular the area was as a public amenity and swimming area. Although the beach is shingle, it was still a popular bathing spot with locals and tourists alike.

By kind permission of John Hinde.

Tree Week Workshops in Central Library

Gaelscoil na nDeise attending a Tree Week Workshop in Central Library, hosted by ENFOpoint and facilitated by Ella Ryan, Environmental Awareness Officer, Waterford City Council

Courtesy Waterford City Library

Kilmolash, Co. Waterford

The ruined medieval parish church at Kilmolash, Co. Waterford, with its surrounding graveyard

Courtesy of Con Brogan

Average Temperatures from 1961-1990

© Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government

ABC Bread

The Alternative Bread Company stall sells a wide variety of breads from traditional wholemeal to breads flavoured with tomatoes and Parmesan cheese.All varieties of bread were affected by the 2003 European heatwave when the price of bread in Ireland went up 15%

© Cork City Libraries

Dublin United Tramways Tram

Dublin United Tramways Tram