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PAINTINGS OF WHITEGATE
 
By Dick Humphreys  | 
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| Ballinruan View A painting by Dick Humphreys  It shows a view over Meelick 
Bay from the high ground in Ballinruan. It captures farming practices at that time that has since vanished. This includes the saving of the hay in cocks or 
trams and the gathering of the corn sheaves in preparation for the threshing.
 
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Flower-Hill View A painting by Dick Humphreys  Flower Hill is the highest point in the townland 
of Whitegate. Many interesting features are captured in this painting.  Cutting corn near Fahy's house, now GAA grounds.The old church. Local women 
walking towards the village and Curley's Shop and Pub.
 
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Gateway A painting by Dick Humphreys  Whitegate being situated between Lough Derg and
 the Sliabh Aughty mountains, provides easy access to both environments. Cregg Mountain is just one mile from this gateway. 
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Cregg Lake A painting by Dick Humphreys  Cregg Lake is close to the village of Whitegate 
and was a popular place for the villagers to fish. It is bounded on the east by a small wooded area which provides an additional amenity site.
 
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