Desmond Sharp Bolster (b. 1939) and Melanie Sharp Bolster (b. 1942)
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Desmond Sharp Bolster (b. 1939) and Melanie Sharp Bolster (b. 1942)

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Track 1: Desmond Sharp Bolster describes his ancestral background and their arrival at Glenlohane. Track 2: Details of the Sharpe family and the building of the house in 1760. Track 3: Desmond Sharp Bolster recalls his grandparents in Youghal, Co Cork. Track 4: The departure of his mother during his childhood is discussed by Desmond Sharp Bolster, as are the turbulent years of the early 1900s. Track 5: From 1953-1993 Desmond Sharp Bolster lived in the U.S. and he recalls those years. Track 6: Glenlohane is described in detail. Track 7: Desmond Sharp Bolster recalls his early life, his governess and his schooling, and his invitation to the U.S. and his journey there. Track 8: His employment by Guinness is described.

Additional information

Type:

MP3

Audio series:

Great Houses of Cork and Kerry, first series

Bitrate:

128 kbps

Download time limit:

48 hours

File size(s):

5.84 MB, 3.26 MB, 5.15 MB, 1.09 MB, 7.63 MB, 2.42 MB, 5.76 MB, 5.25 MB, 9.18 MB, 3.28 MB, 3.89 MB

Number of files:

6

Product ID:

CDGH01-50

Subject:

Glenlohane, Kanturk, Co Cork, Part 1

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