c1930: Dog taking itself for a walk on a quiet road. 

 

 c1950: Familiar view of the bridge. The church is on the opposite bank out of sight to the right.

 

c1950: Simple image of the falls. 

 

c1920: A much clearer (and colourised) image of the falls. 

 

c1955: Aughnanure castle on the outskirts of the village. 

 

 c1940: I'm sure tourists lapped up this sort of postcard.

 

 c1950: Not the most aesthetically pleasing composition in this card, but a good record of the church structure itself.

 

c1960: The ubiquitous telegraph poles spoil an otherwise pleasing view. 

 

c1915: The army barracks ("camp") was at the end of the street towards the lake.

 

c1935: Fabulous aerial view of the village. Most of the green space is now developed.

(My great-grandfather owned a forge on Camp St running off to the right.)

 

1962: Oldchapel area of Oughterard.

 

c1950: Currevaragh, by the lake.