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Tom Scott
Worked in the textiles industry in Britain before being taken on as a manager in Sunbeam c.1958 to set up their design and development department. Became managing-director of Sunbeam Wolsey following Declan Dwyer’s retirement in 1967. Remained in…
Kevin Dwyer
Son of Declan Dwyer and grandson of William Dwyer. Worked for Sunbeam from 1962 until 1975 in the marketing department. After leaving the company, he subsequently became a successful aerial photographer.
Noel Keohane
Noel Keohane grew up in the area around Gardiner's Hill on the North side of Cork city, and describes the surrounding area of his youth including Kiely's Field. He mentions places and people, including Gardaí, as well as childhood games, sports…
Marrian Hickey
Grew up in Farranferris. Worked in Sunbeam from the late 1960s until her marriage in 1971/72. Later returned to work in Sunbeam on a part-time basis in the 1980s.
Frank Wallace
Frank Wallace: Born in Blackpool in the 1930s. Worked in Sunbeam from c.1950, first as a general operative, later as a full-time shop steward. Later became a full-time organiser.
John O’Shea
Born in Ballymacthomas area of Cork in 1932. Moved to Gurranabraher with his family in the early 30s. Worked in Sunbeam for c. 5 years during the early to mid-1950s. He has written a memoir, Cork’s Red City (Cork: Litho Press, 2005)
John O’Shea
Born in Ballymacthomas area of Cork in 1932. Moved to Gurranabraher with his family in the early 30s. Worked in Sunbeam for c. 5 years during the early to mid-1950s. He has written a memoir, Cork’s Red City (Cork: Litho Press, 2005)