Irish mining historian Des Cowman passed away on December 20. Des was a high school history teacher in Tramore who took a great interest in local history especially the copper mining that took place in Bunmahon on the Waterford coast in the 19th century. He wrote numerous books and articles and was a key operative in setting up the Copper Coast Geopark and museum. I have availed of his original research and marvel at his many contributions to that aspect of Irish history. May he rest in peace.
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Des was also a History teacher at Dundalk Grammar School. A man, with a great sense of humour, who related so well to his pupils. He travelled all over the world and warmed the hearts of everyone he met. It is so sad to learn of his demise, he had such plans and projects for the coming years. It is a lesson to us all to never put anything on the ‘long finger’. Rest in peace dear Des, and then get yerself up, go where ‘ere you wanted to go before you left so suddenly and let us know that all is well with you.