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Ruby King with Her Wedding Party

This photo shows Ruby King and her husband Tom with their bridal party on their wedding day in July 1956. They are standing outside the old school where […]

Ruby and Tom King on their Wedding Day

This photo shows Ruby and Tom King on their wedding day , July 20, 1956.

Ruby King with Her Husband to Be

Ruby King and her future husband are shown near their home in Boat Hr. This picture was taken shortly after she returned home from St. John’s where […]

Recent Halloween Dance at Parker’s Cove

Costumed party goers celebrate at the annual Halloween dance in Parker’s Cove.

Bonfire Night

The annual bonfire is a quiet event these days, with hot chocolate and marshmallows. Wood is collected from residents in preparation for the event and families come together […]

Bake Sale at Monkstown

Ladies line up around the table of goodies at a bake sale in Monkstown. There is good natured jostling as they position themselves to get their special items.

Bobbing for Apples

Bobbing for apples used to be a central activity at the school Halloween party. There were no costumes or haunted houses in those days.

Mother’s Day Concert

Two members of the concert group perform a skit in a recent Mother’s Day concert in Parker’s Cove.

A Mummer Visiting

This old photo shows Mr. Jack Murphy mummering in Parker’s Cove. He was well known for his concert performances and he also helped keep the mummering tradition alive […]

Mummer’s Costume for the Parker’s Cove Mummers’ Parade

In recent years a night time mummers parade was held in Parker’s Cove. Participants in the parade visited homes of seniors along the way. Local accordion players popped […]

At a Mummers’ Parade

This photo was taken at the St. John’s Mummers’ Parade, a daytime family event.

Mummers in Parker’s Cove

When people go mummering these days, it is usually a daytime family affair with visiting being confined to the homes of friends and relatives. There is something of […]