Centenary celebration for legendary Irish boatbuilder Jimmy Fury
Mount Plunkett in Roscommon will mark the 100th birthday of Jimmy Fury on March 29th, widely regarded as one of Ireland's greatest boatbuilders. His estate has donated his remaining papers, photographs, and documents to Roscommon County Library to preserve his legacy and inspire future craftspeople. Fury was known for building boats with minimal equipment and became internationally recognized through a 1980s documentary film.
Jimmy Fury, John Fury, Noel Donner
Centenary date: Sunday, March 29th. Collection access: Contact Rory, chief librarian at Roscommon County Library. Appointments recommended. Original or scanned materials can be contributed.