Life and Work in the Breweries of Cork with Frank Casey
TitleLife and Work in the Breweries of Cork with Frank Casey
ReferenceOH/AR/BR/1
Date
[2007]
Scope and ContentOral history audio recording of interview (23 Oct 2007)by Adrian Roche with Mr. Frank Casey who worked in Murphy's Brewery for 37 years from 1948. Worked as a cooper initially (son of a cooper, apprentice for 5 years) and later in the accounts department and distribution department for 8 years, then sales representative for East Cork and Waterford. Recounts receivership of company and takeover by Heineken. Describes cooperage work, changes in public-house trade, alcohol consumption.
Extent1 compact disk, c.45 minute recording.
Physical descriptionCompact disk audio file (cda format) audio playing system required
LanguageEnglish
Persons keywordCasey, Frank
SubjectBrewing Industry
AccessCD-Audio system or CD drive on computer required
RightsCopyright belongs to Adrian Roche
LevelItem
RepositoryCork City and County Archives
Object categoryAudio Recording