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Orion Gallagher | Courtesy photo St. Colman’s Cathedral sits in Cobh, Ireland next to House of Cards. It is a Roman Catholic cathedral and was completed in 1919.

Orion Gallagher | Courtesy photo St. Colman’s Cathedral sits in Cobh, Ireland next to House of Cards. It is a Roman Catholic cathedral and was completed in 1919.

Celtic crew hits Emerald Isle

It can easily be said that the dynamic duo of Lenora Davidson and Orion Gallagher embrace all things Celtic and with a recent trip to Ireland, the luck of the Irish was upon them.
With the invention of motor cars, ladies hats had to be modified in order to stay on, with the inclusion of a scarf from 1907-1919. This group of stylish ladies visited the Edmund Photography Studio in downtown Dublin to be photographed. The woman on the far left is Ellen Harris as identified by her granddaughter in 2010. Courtesy photo/ Ralph and Dossie Rogers Collection/Historical Museum and the Library of Congress

With the invention of motor cars, ladies hats had to be modified in order to stay on, with the inclusion of a scarf from 1907-1919. This group of stylish ladies visited the Edmund Photography Studio in downtown Dublin to be photographed. The woman on the far left is Ellen Harris as identified by her granddaughter in 2010. Courtesy photo/ Ralph and Dossie Rogers Collection/Historical Museum and the Library of Congress

Museum Matters

With motor cars coming of age just after the turn of the century, ladies hats had to make a change. A horse or a wagon generally did not go very fast, so ladies could wear the current fashion hats without a problem. But with motor cars they might travel upwards of 40 miles an hour.

Briefs

Plan on Dublin Market for St. Pats Remember: Dublin Market will be part of Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day events, March 18. Our vendors have been working on new products and unique items to bring to you. Come find canned goodies, the best baked goods, seasonal home items, and more.

Community Calendar

Dublin and nearby communities Thursday, March 9 Story Time: 10 a.m. Dublin Public Library (206 W. Blackjack) Lingleville ISD School Board: 7 p.m. Lingleville Junior High Room 710 Saturday, March 11 Barks and Books: 11 a.m. to noon, Dublin Public Library (206 W.

Eggstravaganza planning underway

A group of excited volunteers are hopping to it as they are planning for Dublin’s second annual Easter Eggstravaganza.

Police Log

Feb. 20 Christian Dominguez was arrested for assault family violence after a domestic disturbance. A hospice death occurred in the 400 block of West Mesquite. Feb. 21 An officer served a protection order in the 200 block of West Liveoak. Dogs were fighting on Postoak Street. Feb.

Turning Back the pages

100 years ago March 12, 1948 On March 4, 1948 the Woman’s Thursday Club of Dublin celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of its founding with a banquet at the Hotel Long in Stephenville.
Harvey Villegas

Harvey Villegas

Harvey Villegas

Harvey Villegas has worked at Bovine Supply Line for nearly 20 years. “It’s been a really great job for me,” he said. “When I first got hired, they told me the guys that get hired don’t ever leave. I didn’t believe it, but here I am still working there. I love my job.
Little Miss Dublin hopefuls enjoys making a crown at a tea party held at The Station, Sunday, March 5. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Little Miss Dublin hopefuls enjoys making a crown at a tea party held at The Station, Sunday, March 5. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Parties fit for a queen

Golfers getting in swing of season

Dublin High School golfers have been testing their irons and shaving strokes off their game as they get closer to district. During play at PAR in Proctor last week for the Comanche Invitational, Charlie Rasberry led the boys in scoring with 95.