Apr 24 2009
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Apr 24 2009
Have you a story you would like to share or a photograph of your family to include in our files? Feel free to Post a Comment here or email your stories or photographs to cabrahistory@yahoo.com
Hi Jimmy It sounds like a great weekend.I looked up the Irish Scene WA and had a little read then the net went off so I will have another look later.I for one will try to make a bonnet.Best Wishes to you and all on the site.Patty.
Fred Rea, Sean Roche, Marie Forde and Christina Henri, did Australia and Ireland proud with their show, Spirit of the convict women.
If you can ever get to see Marie Forde perform, do yourself a favour, this lady has a voice so strong and pure, you are scared to take a breath while she is singing for fear you may make a sound., she will be coming back to Ireland next year to tour.
How these performers were not given a spot on the late late show is beyond me.
Also Sean will be doing a few gigs around Ireland, i would love to see Sean and Marie team up for a tour.
Christina said on the night, everywhere she did the bonnet show it rained, it rained here on the saturday and has belted down since, Christina said she was surprised she was not engaged by the OZ government to tour the drought areas in Australia.
I’m going to write to Julia Gilliard when she becomes prime minister and let her know about Christina and her rain show, ha ha ha.
Christina is bringing to the world the story of the young women who were transported to Australia, first to Van Demons Land then New South Wales, 26, 600 girls, Christina is incouraging people to make a white bonnet, when she has the number required they will be placed in a special place in Tasmania, each bonnet will bear the first name of a convict woman, if you look up Christine Henri on the net or The Irish Scene Perth WA, you will get more information, it would be nice if we had a white bonnet made by someone from West Cabra in that musume in Tasmania..
You can get full information on Marie Firde, Sean Roche or Fred Rea, on the net.
So ladies get your needles and tread out, you will have to get the patern from Christina.
I have the bug now to do another show, we took to the stage to give our rendition of We Are Australians, when the audience joined in, it was brilliant, Australia had come to Rosslare Harbour for a few hours and the audience loved it, better still the cast loved it, i had lights on the stage only, i had the function room laid out like a night club, candles on every table and around the sides, gave the place a great atmosphere, i can still hear the words of the song in my head, I am, you are, we are Australians, on the night everyone was.
Jimmy Rogers.
jo, thanks a mill hun, ur very good to reply, yes it was mcneill, i hope someone knows of them. if anyone does my email is tandjwhelan@yahoo.com…….thanks again jo
Hello all,
Hello J R how is it going hope your Aussie weekend went well down there. Did Michael and Tony G get to it. Oh hope you are better Tony G. Liam hope your hols are going well too.Shay Eugene and MC hope you are all well too. Eugene you are right you wished us all good health and at this time time that is a bonus for us all to have our health. I dont mind the ups and downs of getting on but I am glad to be active even tho’ I am slower than I use to be. Funny that you said I was probably busy with fam I laughed cause today we have 2 family events so yep Im busy with the children. This week its my sons family. We seem to have birthdays and assorted things every season.ITs back to school here too and it is nice to have down time for the hubby and I too. We have been empty nesters for yrs but still seem to always have company. I love a full house and I also love to rest after everyone is gone too ha ha. Nice to read all your updates everyone.Tony Dunne is it yourself thats in NZ hope you are safe. We have fam in Aukland. We think of everyone.
Had a blast from the past yesterday. The hubby happened to be out and about and bought a tin of polish for his shoes. For yrs he had been using the newer kinds of quick fix sponge kinds. When I opened the tin of polish the smell of it reminded me of all the times Id shined shoes as a child. Heels and toes gleaming so well I could see myself inthem so I offered to polish his shoes haha.I guess I was lucky to have shoes tho’ we use to have those brown sandals with the corrigated white soles sometimes we had those white canvas kind of PE shoes tho we called them our runners. the ma use to have us whiten them for sunday. even tho they were thread bare and we got as much milage outa them they were still cleaned up and whitened for sunday. Hand me downs went miles too ya always got the hand me downs if there was any thing left to hand down.Nike and new balance have no idea how lucky they are nowadays Eh ? Well here I go again finding memories in a tin of polish
Could be worse I could have no memory at all.
God Bless all the Good souls on this site and anyone who was lucky enough to have Soles on thier shoes if they had shoes at all in our day.May God also bless all the souls of all who have departed It seems we have all lost good freinds over the past while and family too.Hello to all on the site
Cheerio for now
Take care all.
Jo
Hi Eugene
My book can be bought on line if you google Poems from the Heart by Tony Gorman it will give you the option of either AuthorHouse or Amazon to buy on line.
I now have it on sale in Reid’s on the Cabra Road to make it easier for people to get it.
I hope when you get it you enjoy it.
Take care Eugene
Tony
mary lived at the sacred heart home drumcondra she had a sister called alice who was older than her by about two years i wanted to know if either of them got married anything really cant seem to find either of them
Thank you Martin for this entertaining site and in my case a means of communicating
with people who talk and think like I do.I hope you wont hold it against me I come from
Inchicore.
Paddy Larkin
How are things Jimmy.
I did get your letter .As you said things come in threes In the same post I got a
card from my nephew in Portmarnock and a letter from the lad who was best man
at our wedding in 1960 They had only heard about Vera.I hope shes resting peacefully.
Thanks for your invite .I do intend going home next year I dont know for how long.
I do know Elsie she was our next door neighbour Before we came to Van Diemans Land. I will answer your letter in afew days.
Paddy Larkin
hi looking for mary o gorman she attended st marys dominicans cabra would have left about 1972
(Margaret, any idea where she lived…MC)
Hello jacie I just noticed you said the chap you are looking for is about 40 now sure my own kids are those ages now so I guess i might not know the chap you are looking for ha ha. but maybe I knew the mammy or daddy ha ha . byeeee
sure im an aul wan now. I have 8 grand children too. I dont feel old just get a bit rusty betimes. But good luck just the same. At least me aul brain keeps me going. Havent totally lost me marbles yet.
have fun and hope ya find your Pat.
Jo
Hello Jackie
I dont recall a Pat the lads in the Family I knew included Bobby Thomas Paddy Charile John Leo Michael Bill. there was a few girls too. Marie Olive Ann Dolores and Carmel sadly some have passed. Patty on the site said she knew a Mc Neil fam so maybe you are right about Mc Neil rather than ONeill. There was a lot of Oneills on Carnlough Rd up and down and in the middle. Theres a nice lady called Eileen ONeill on the lower end of Carnlough maybe she is related to the Chap you are looking for. I think she was at the first Cabra Reunion too. she is very nice. Someone might let her know you are looking for a Mc Neill or an ONeill ok. Good Luck.
Shay sounds like the homestead is living up to its name. Makes ya feel at home eh ? Liam have a great time. on yer holiers. I bet you have earned the long break away the journey being as long as that youll need lots of time to get over the jet lagggggg. Hello to all on the site. Take care. JR lets know how the Gig goes in Wexford. MC good fun on the photo.
Jo.
Hi Shay
Hope all is well with you and babara.I have been very busy since I got back .We had a stint over the caravan as well as catching up on other things. I just had a look at tonys poem to Anna ,and like you say ,he has captured the essence of her in the poem. May she now rest in peace. I have my own special memories of that lady. All the children are back to school around this part of the world .so there probably will be a bit of peace and quiet now,allthough I like to see them play,I also like the peace when there gone back to school. You were asking about Ronnie Drew singing the Maero ,I will have a look through My Dubliners collection,and see if its there.While on that subject ,have a listen to Paddy Reilly singing Mulligan and Me.{You only have to change the names ,and you would think it was us].Hi Jo I suppose you are still looking after all your family ,well dont wear yourself out,{Take time out for you as well.}
Hi Tony.I still have,nt got your book yet ,so if know where I can send for it ,I will do so .
Hi M.C. I hope you are looking after that old City of ours ,because I might want to go back there one day, and buy the Place.That old golf course in Portmarnock will go for a start,because Shay and I have still got camping rights to that ground,And that right goes back to the days of Brian Boru.He gave it us after the battlle at Clontarf.We were the tea boys for the group,and that was our reward.{There is a piece of paper somewhere with our names on it}HA HA. No, Not that piece of paper .
Well I wish all on this forum ,good health and wealth.Untill the next time,All the best.Eugene.
Hi Martin I had another look at the photo I can picture it now.Thanks. Best Wishes to all Patty.
(Glad to put your mind at ease…MC)
Hello Paddy.
I just posted the Blarney song on the day before, hey presto there you were, great to make contact, hope you recieved my letter and the invitation stands ok.
Just had Mary and Frank down, they head back to OZ end of the month, drove up to Carlow the w/end to see Marian, her sister Ann was celebrating her 60th b/day, great night, went to bed at 5:00am. I took the sportscar, burnt up the road, with rock around the clock blasting out of the speakers, it felt great to be free.
I sent Annette some photos, should have them next week.
I think Marian is here for a short stay, she’s here with the boss, also caught up with Breid, she lived in WA on and off, lives in Kells now.
Fred and Sean arrive next saturday, will be great to see them, once they depart i’m back to normal, if that is possible. This is the West Cabra site Paddy, there was a lady a while back asking about you and Vera, said she use to be your next door neighbour, Martin offered to pass on my e-mail address, but heard nothing.
i hear Pat Abbot has left WA and now residing in Spain, ole ole ole.
Maybe it till all we oldies came back home, we did our time in the colony, ha ha ha, great quality of life here, if you have a dollar in your pocket.
Well Paddy keep in touch. ps. Fred sent me some photos of your 50th.
To Seant
If you are staying anywhere near The Homestead on Quarry Road.
It is a vey big room but does get packed later on Saturday night.
I would recomment you go there on Friday/Saturday nights(Upstairs).
I was there a few weeks ago and its a Free n Easy (no charge).
There is really some great Singers in the room all song from the Musicals.
Plus some great song from 50/60s and the company is very friendly.
It over 50 years since I lived in Cabra and sitting there it was though I never left.
Listening to the conversations it made me realise what I had missed all those years away.
The Wife and I were alone but not for long as people will engage you in conversation.
Dont have to get there too early (9.30-10pm) and pay no attention to 12.30 Bar
still serving after that (maybe its regulars only).
Enjoy you visit Home I know we did.
hi jo, was there a pat o neill in that family, maybe it is oneill and not mcneill, he would be in his 40s now?? just wana make sure its the right family……
jo thanks very much for your reply, i dont know the number im afraid, but im sure it was mcneill, ill check out that photo just in case xxxxx
Hello Jimmy best wishes down there with the Aussie night. maybe a few Dubs might show up too ya never know. Hay watch out it sounds like the Willie Lynch fan club might be down some time too. yiz will all be Lynched ha ha. MC I wondered where that photo went have you been digging in my shoe boxes too ????? Love the clues in the back round too.Hello to all my family and to everyone on the site. Indeed as Tony G said we sure will miss all those who have past on but its all the good memories that help us all to keep plodding along and plugging away at the best things in life. I think its good to have the site to keep in touch with fam neighbours and friends. Its good to also make new friends too. Hello to Paddy Larkin nice to know you have friends here too. Hello to the chap from Holland too. Ive been to Holland its a beautiful country. My husband and I had a nice visit there one time too.
I hope you find your old friend.Paddy Im sure everyone will enjoy hearing from you too.
well cheerio all.
A huge hello to all my fam everywhere.
Jo.
Well it wont be long now til I board the plane for England. Yes next Tuesday I fly to England and then to Dublin for a 5 week holiday. Looking forward to seeing all my relatives and would like to catch up on forum members,especially Martin. I will be making my own tour of Cabra West and walking the streets as I did as a young man. I am going to a wedding in Leicester early Sept before flying to Ireland. I will be in Dublin from the 19th Sept til the 28th Sept. Its a long flight from Melbourne and I am not the best when you have to crush your way into a seat. Hope I don’t get a large person beside me as I am only a skinny little thing. Forum is going great as always and I know I should contribute more often. I do read it every day and am astonished at the talent we have. So hello to all the members and keep up the great work
Liam
Hi Martin,Maybe as far as the cross roads at the Tin Box Factory.Let me know.Byeeeee Patty.
(OK Patty, seen as how you took up the challenge I think it’s time to come clean with you. The treeline on the left of the photo is the Deaf & Dumb, the house in the background is Cabra Cross, if you go left it’s the New Cabra Road and if you go right it’s the Old Cabra Road…MC)
Jimmy Just by chance I came across this site I put in Veras name and it led me here.I cant say much at the moment except to say every thing you said about Vera
was so true.She still had that happy glint in her eye as you said.There are some photos of her on my facebook page. They were taken on the 19th June at our 50th
Wedding Anniversery Party .She went into the coma on the 23rd June. Istill cant believe
it, Thanks for thinking of Vera. Paddy
Hi Martin,A Mad guess is it the back road to Finglas I think there was only one path all the way.Patty.
(Good guess Patty but wrong answer. The clue is in the background…MC)
Hi Jimmy I couldnt help singing as I was reading I hope you get a good crowd on the 4th September.Maybe sometime I will organize a girlie weekend some time to see you in action.Years ago we use to Holiday in Ballyheigue Co Kerry and in the local pub every one had to sing a song so one year I vowed I would try to sing so I learned The Fields of Athenry and would you believe another Lady got there before me.I did get to sing it was the only song I knew.I also did a little jig and reel to make up for it.Memories Happy Times.Hi To all my Family and Friends all over the World and especially you Martin.Good Health and Best Wishes.Patty.
The Blarney Castle, Perth Western Australia. [ With apologies to Pete St John]
On the cornor of Sterling Street, were most of us did meet.
Paddy And Vera did us proud, while on the stage we laughted and played.
In the kitchen Vera slaved, it’s so lonely on the cornor of Sterling Street.
Close ,close the Blarney castle down, it’s time to let these two free birds fly away.
Down to Mandurah Town, Paddy and Vera they are bound, it’s so lonely on the cornor of Sterling Street.
When the Blarney rang with sound, you knew the Celts were in town.
And our voices raised the rafters to the skies.
But Danny Boy is going away, without the blarney he wont stay.
It’s so lonely on the cornor of Sterling Street.
{chorus]
We did O’Casey plays, John B Keane and Brendan Behan too.
We did variety and compensation Jem, on the stage could be seen, Nanno and Magster causing a scene.
It’s so lonely on the cornor of Sterling Street.
[chorus]
In a hundred years from today, old ghosts will come back here to play.
We will remist of days that use to be, we will sing , laugh and cry about the night we said good bye, to the Blarney on the cornor of Sterling Street.
Close close the Blarney Castle down, it’s time to let these two free birds fly away.
Down to Mandurah Town, Paddy and Vera they are bound, it’s so lonely on the cornor of Sterling Street.
I wrote and sang this piece on the night the Blarney closed it’s doors for the last time, As you may remember i posted the passing of Vera some weeks ago, but the memories if have of her and the Blarney are priceless.
The Aussie show is on this saturday night, 4th September, i hope we get a good crowd through the door.
Jimmy Rogeres.
Hello Dublin,
I was a dutch sailor now I am retired when I was surfing I saw your site with photo’s of the family Gibson they lived on Liscannorroad in the early sixties I was with one of their daughters Teresa we had contact till1965 then I heard she emigrated to the USA and we lost contact maybe one of you can give me her adress or mailadress in the USA.
thanks very much
Anton Scholten
antonscholten@versatel.nl
Hi Jo Isnt Tony Gorman just great at the poems keep jogging his memory.Hi Tony the Black Sheep is still on let me know in plenty of time in case its a weekend trip home.Mid week is better for me I work every Friday and Saturday night 8pm to 8am.Im glad you are on the mend when are you coming to Dublin?.Best Wishes to all.Patty.
Hi Shay
It is always so sad to hear of an old friends death and although I didn’t know Anna may I send my deepest sympathy to her husband and family at this sad time.
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Hi Martin
I’m very sorry to hear about your aunts death.
I’ll be in touch.
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Hi Jo
I couldn’t let you down about Halloween so here goes’
Fright Night 29th August 2010
Me and my mate
Dressed up on Halloween night
We thought we looked creepy
But we looked a real sight
Could we scare someone?
For a trick or a treat
When they opened their doors
For the sight they would greet
We didn’t have money
To buy us a mask
We put soot on our face
For our Halloween task
The first house we went to
Were our neighbours next door?
Who gave us some nuts?
And we continued for more
The rest of our neighbours
Gave us apples and pears
But one door was open
And it was dark on the stairs
We stood on the doorstep
When a cry split the night
And a white face emerged
Giving us such a fright
We took off at speed
Dropping all of our tuck
Swearing loud as we ran
Nasty words like “good f**k”!!!
My trick and treating was over
My parents heard what I said
And the last treat was a thick ear
And sent straight to my bed
Tony
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Hi Patty
We still have to meet up in the Black Sheep, that’s still on.
Tony
Hello all,
Nice poem Tony glad you are on the mend.Its very true we all miss loved ones and Old friends who have passed on. Nice to know all are remembered with such great affection. I cant believe the yr has passed so quickley and its allready Sept. Meantime this is just a little hello till next time.Thinking of you all.Loved the photos on the events pg MC those blackberries were the best. Our Da made jam sometimes and he made Treacle Toffee too. and Toffee apples at Halloween.
break every tooth in yer mouth trying to break and bite into the hard glassy looking toffee. But it was fun just the same.
Cheerio for now to one and all.
Jo.
Hi Martin Sorry to hear about your Auntie Kathleen Im sure Tony Dunne is glad he met her last year when he was home.Tony G A Lovely Poem about Anna Im glad you are back on track.I wonder if Joan Bergin is a sister of Angela Bergin I knew from school days.Hi Jackie I remember Teresa Mc Neill from my school days Im not sure what road up the middle of Carnlough road.Hi To all on the site Thanks for the memories Good Health and Best Wishes Patty.
To Tony
Thank you very much for that lovely Poem.
You have captured the essence of Anna.
She was part of our group of friends in the good old Cabra West of the 50s.
Rock n Roll Dances ……Girls with Laqured Hair and lads with Brycreamed DAs.
I just wish I had your gift with words ,its a rare talent.
This Forum has been great for getting re aquanted with old friends.
But it can also bring a certain sadness when we hear of those who have gone.
Like many of us abroad we lose touch over the years with those back home.
When we hear a name of an old friend who is no longer with us.
A youthfull face comes to mind and perhaps that is the best way to remember them.
We just cant accept that they have grown old just like us.
Once again Tony thank you very much,I wonder if her Husband *Thomas* will see it.
Im sure it will bring some comfort him and the family at this time.
Hi Jo, Patty and Jimmy
I’m feeling good again, just got knocked back for a few weeks with a viral infection.
Thanks for your concern.
Tony
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Hi Shay
I wish I had of known Anna, from your email she sounded a lovely person.
It’s a very sad thing to us all losing someone that we loved and respected but memories are great things and you learn you can keep your love ones with you, all you have to do is close your eyes and you can see them as they were the way you remembered them.
Take Care Shay
Tony
Remembering Anna (Tribute to Anna Dunphy)
Anna will be remembered
By her friends that loved her so
They’ll remember back when she was young
All those years ago
They’ll remember her sweet voice
And the smile upon her face
They’ll remember how she greeted them
With her warm embrace
They’ll remember things she said
As if it was yesterday
Those things that meant so much to them
In a very special way
But sadly God has taken Anna
Away from those that care
But they always will remember her
In all their thoughts and prayer
Hello Martin
Im very sorry to hear about your Auntie Kathleen passing away. My deepest Sympathy to all the Burke and Coffey families too. Eugene and shay sorry about the loss of your old pal too.
Jackie there was mostly Oneills down my end of Carnlough Do you have any address No of door etc Maybe someone up the Top or Middle might know your Mc Neills. There was twins on our Rd they were Michael and leo Oneill thier sisters Photo Carmel is on the site in the Photo Gallery. Maybe its Oneill not Mc Neill. Hope that helps. Could be other twins else where on Carnlough But I only knew the twins at our end.Hello Tony Dunne nice to hear your connection to Kathleen too. I bet she loved seeing you again after all those yrs.
Hello Willie and fam. nice to hear how you all are too. and hello to one and all everywhere.
Hay Patty I hear the Cats are going to try for another all Ireland Hurling win.To all my fam a huge hello. Thanks for your thoughts at this time too.
our Little Angel would have been 9 tomorrow. we sure miss her.
meantime Greetings to everyone I loved seeing all the updates on the EVents page Thanks Martin for all you do on the site to keep us all up to date and thanks for the memories too. Hello to all in Clare did you go to the Rose of Tralee ???
cheerio all
Jo.
Martin
Thanks for putting my Photo on the Picture Gallery.
The Guy asleep in the Car is one of the Parents about to collect their Kids(It was around 3 o clock).
I loved going to St Peters mainly because we had a good Teacher Mr O Sullivan.
We were lucky to have him as there was a Mr Nevin who was not bigger than * Napoleon*. But he was a right evil B**** as anyone who had dealings with him will testify. I left in 53 and I have failed to find any old classmate from those days,not even through *Lost Schoolfiends*. my younger Brother Noel was next door to our class with a Mr Pickett.
They were good days specially when Internationals were played in Dalymount on Wednesdays,we all got half day off. Some lads used to try hide in the School so they could watch the Match from the Iron Fire Escape.
Sometimes in the School Hall they put on Movies usually a War Picture for the Boys.
The worst time was when the Nurses turned up to give us the *Innoculations* the bloody smell of Sterilised Needles was terrible(they came out boiling water) givng to you with no mercy.
Later years it became a popular Dance Hall for up and coming groups for example *Some People*. Unfortunetly by then we were living in England but our Noel used to go and I believe thats were he met my Sister in Law. I guess many a romance started there.
We would have loved going home on holidays but it only lasted two weeks then back over here. We missed the Showband days too but we did get a chance to see them in the Irish Clubs. The Legacy of the Irish in Birmingham is a well loved community which on the 17th March has the biggest St Patricks Parade in England.
It has been said it is Emigrants second biggest in the World the first is New York .
That what the Parade Marshall tells us can anyone disprove it ?.
To Martin
Please see my E-Mail re my posting.
Shay
(Shay, that’s fine, no problem…MC)
To Tony Gorman
Hi Tony maybe you could russle up a Poem in Memory of our Dear Friend the late *Anna Dunphy as we knew her.
It could be in the vein of young love at the age of 16/17 year olds which never came to anything.
My Pal Eugene was *Anna*s Fella I was with Esther (but that was one sided I think)
It was the Days Of Innocents (Where did I hear that before) when you met a Moth at a Dance or the Picturers.
It was the days when a Kiss and Smouch was a big thrill to tell you Pals.
When if you got 3 dates without her Pal hanging around you were (Going strong).
The days when the Local Copper moved you away from shop Doorways when you were having a cuddle (It happened on Cabra Rd)
When it was walks as far as Cabra Baths then back to the corner near her house .
Been chased by the Mother for keeping her out late. That happened to our Pal as we all ran to the last 22a Bus to old Cabra and just making it.
I wish I had got the opportunety to speak to *Anna and her Pal Esther in later years.
We would have had a laugh about those days some of the things did not happen to us but we know the ones involved.
Thank You Tony if you can come up with something.
Correction FISH N CHIPS NOT Chipes.
Hello Tony G
we noticed that J R sent you get well wishes. We hope you are doing ok. No hurry on any poems or updates its not expected you just take care and pop in to say hello when you are able.
Best wishes to everyone else too.
MC our toilet roll was carefully made from the Press Independent And Herald. Hence we all often said we were heading to the Library. It was cut into squares and neatly and carefully had a whole put in each corner with a huge big Gigantic needle usually used to repair Mattress Corners. Then it was placed with Pride on to a big aul nail which was hammered into the edge of the Window frame which was close to the aul long chain that you pulled and swung outa to flush the loo. Once or twice in my childhood I saw other kinds of Toilet paper but that kind was like wax paper most likely removed from the Pictures or the Pub or some dreadful public loo or maybe even a hotel who knows on occasion it think it also came from Leinster house.
Later we eventually got the real thing. I wont put a date or time on when that appeared but there was one or two prosperous yrs then after that we all managed to have toilet roll. I dont ever recall Toilet roll in school. I dare not elaborate on that.
I recall lunches being wrapped up with news paper for some people and fish n Chipes I hope they did not use the same aul paper that was in the Loo too.
doesnt bare thinking about.
Cheerio all.
Anyone for Fish n Chips. ??????
Jo.
hi, does anyone know of the McNeills, i think they lived in Cornlaough road?
hi, does anyone know of the McNeills, i think they lived in Cornlaough road, im not to sure, im trying to trace an old friend, Pat Mcneill, i know he had twin brothers, think one of them was called Anto or Anthony……i think maybe his dad used to sing in pubs, not to sure…can anyone help me ive been trying for ages to get in touch with any member of this family….thanks…jackie tandjwhelan@yahoo.com
Hi To All .
I just got news today that an old friend of mine and Shays from the 50s ,has died .This lady was part of our gang at the time we were going about mid 50s. May I offer my condolences to the family and Husband of Mrs Anna Mc Cann {nee Dunphy of Bannow Rd }My sincere regrets. If anyone knows her family ,please pass it on to them. Eugene.
A Big Hello to all,Hi Martin maybe Margaret and I will meet you sometime when you head to the Northside.Hi Tony I see Jimmy sent you get well wishes I hope you are feeling better I am still waiting for your book from my local store I think it will arrive at the end of the month.Well I am back on track work at the weekend I went back to Badminton last night no more lazy days my holidays are over.Good Health and Happiness to all.Patty.
Hello to all, yes we are still here, just did vacation at the jersey shore had a house on the beach Jo i’m telling ya,… its the only way with the grand kids, jiz if ya need any thing just walk back 50 ft to the house, you don’t have to all pack up and go home. its our 2nd year at that house, and by the looks of the air fare home, it will be a lot longer. i mean you can get a nice house on the beach for $2,600 and up for the week. they sleep about 10 easy pleanty of room. don’t mind me as i’m in show bess, things look a lot more then then REALLY ARE, and been from cabra west god,…. thats all we had we are dreams Right.Did we dream or what about every thing and place in the world. Thats way i put up the Numbers $$ to stop people minds wondering off and saying oh that must be so expensve. anyway the name carmel Clarke rings a bell from inver road just across from us on Drumcliffe, i’m sure our Patty Lynch would know her well. God bless all. willie L
Hello Ella. Thanks for the update. Our prayers are with Charleys family. Hope you are well up there in Canada.Hello Jimmy R ah done worry Jimmy the Bogies will always be the Bogies to all the Old fogies who left Cabra West. Good times in the Bogies will always be part of our lives. Glad you are having such fun down there in Wexford.
Hello to Everyone. Shay and Eugene glad you got to see each other too.
All is quiet in the Big Apple too Hello to Willie and hows is Lorainne too ?
Joan A note on the way to you Via Patty ok. Hello to all the Marys too. Well Time to settle back in to home fam and busy day to day things. Grandkids all back in school too. Time to harvest all the Apples and soon the big huge Pumkins too. The shops here are all ready full of Halloween things to prepare for Decorations and treats. Its really a big thing for all the kids to dress up. A long way from all the home made costumes and the dressing up we use to do with the aul soot from the fire place and the aul rags we use to borrow to dress up in. Its fun just the same to see the kids all have fun anyway,
WIth the economy in such bad shape I think the kids will be told to think up something instead of all the usual spending. ha ha. The world is in a state of chasis and so is the aul buttercrust pan.
cheerio all
Over to you Tony G hope you are well How about a Halloween Poem too.
Bet that would be fun to read from a Carnlough Rd lad and his brother Michael.
what did youz do to dress up. Betcha Jimmy R has some good memories too.
My favourite part was the Bon fires on the rounabout and our dinner of colcannon with all the wax paper fun in it. Our mammy made sure we were well fed with the Good pot of Colcannon in us before we ate all the fruit and nuts which by the way would given us all the skitters if it had not been for the spuds in us first. A wise woman she was. Keeping in mind there was no such thing as toilet roll either Now how the hell do I always end up talking about Shi””””’Sorry M C I do try to keep it clean.
better go Ill be bannned.
Jo.
Hi to All
I just heard a smashing Ronnie Drew song ,it was sent to me by a Nephew.
It called *The Mero* can anyone tell me what Cd it is on,may even be an LP.
You can find it on You Tube someone has done a great job by putting on some smashing old Dubliners Songs.
What a tradegy that the lads are no longer with us.
By the way sorry that The Dubs lost yesterdays Match by One Point to Cork.
My Nephews are in Bits.
Hi to all on the site. I thought I would let you know that Charley Sammon’s funeral was today. R. I. P. He was 70 years old. The family lived on Carnlough Road before going to England and then here to Canada. I think he attended St. Peter’s School.
Some of you might have remembered him. He was married to Carmel Clarke from Inver Road. Remember them in your prayers. Ella
(Ella thank you for that information…MC)
Sorry Jo, no movement on the Bogie saga,the senator who is acting for me told me i diden’t stand much chance having the named restored, maybe i should picket the Mansion House.
I’m on holidays 12 months of the year, we did a trip to New Ross, Wexford paid a visit to the famine ship, then an exhibition of tapstries huge ones, displaying pre and post Norman Ireland, then we did a cruise on the river, tea, scones, and jam.
Next trip, thursday coming, going to visit the hook, the oldest lighthouse in the world, Cromwell said he would take Wexford by Hook or by Crook, we are then going to visit some old abbey, probley the Kennedys old homestead.
I’m dying at the moment with the wog [flu] remember the days before politicial correctness, remember them< will i ever forget them, also the days when kids played on the streets, climbed trees, dived of the locks into the naller, made bows and arrows and had wars, magic days, you now need permission from your insurance company to run for a bus, were did it all go wrong.
A kid is wrapped in cottonwool from the cradle to his teens, then a war breaks out and they are called up to fight? they never caught a bee in a jamjar never mind go to war. Hey the blackberries are sprouting all around here, time to get the jamjar and walking stick and go collecting, bloody magic.
Off to a party in Carlow 28th some Aussie friend are coming over, then Sep 4th the Aussie show, it's hard to generate interest in it, you wont know till the night if you have an audience or not, better bring my cheque book, ha ha ha.
The weather has been terrific here, had a good rain fall one night, brings the plants alive.
Get well Tony, hope you make it over.
See ya later.
Jimmy Rogers.
Hi Jo Thanks for the chat on Skype its lovely to see you and June its great.Hello to all on the site especially you Martin.I enjoy all the chat and News here.The walk down the canal the bumpers a very lovely photo of Eugene and Angela and all the lovely stories.Back to work this weekend after my lovely Holiday its hard to get back on track.Good Health and Best Wishes to all Patty.
(Hello Patty, great to have you back in Dublin Land again. Work is the curse of the Holiday People. Don’t forget I still have those photos belonging to you…MC)
hello all,
great to see all the updates on everyones hols. J R hows it going ? Iliked your poem. Hows the BOGIES siutation coming along. Does the Corpo and the powers that be just think we are all Aul fogies.????? I betcha if they did thier home work they too would discover if they dug a little deeper theyd uncover the real bogies in the ground too. Which is where the Bogies got its name from in the first place.
Meantime
Ok I hear a few poems coming from the great DUO ROGERS AND GORMAN.
The BOGIES and the AUL FOGIES. over to you now lads. Hello to Martin
Oh nice photo of Eugene and his wife too.
cheerio all.
Jo.
Hi Martin
Pity we never got a chance to meet you at the same time with Eugene. We left on Tuesday afternoon (10th) as you may know Eugene was with us in the Homestead on Monday night. It would have better if Eugene was in Dublin the week before as we were on our own most nights in the Homestead. I regret that I should have E-Mailed you my mobile number before we left,shall do so next time.
At least you got a photo of Rooney on the Forum I got one of us together so will E-Mail it to you. Nice to see your Book Advertised on *Reids Shop Window* could not see it in the shop (must be a bestseller). All my Family have a copy of both Books and enjoyed them both. Although the Family home is in Annamoe Drive they were all born on Mulroy Road therefore are *Cabra West Pioneers*.
Thats all for now. SHAY
(Hi Shay, yes indeed an awful pity we didn’t meet up. I dropped some books into Reids the day I met up with Eugene. What number did you live in on Mulroy?…MC)
On my recent visit home I met a couple of old friends from the 50s.
One is the Husband of a Dear Friend *Anna Dunphy from Bannow Rd.
Unfortunetly he told me *Anna is in The Mater very ILL, I regret I did not have enough time left to see her.
I never got a chance to exchange contact numbers with her Husband *Thomas McCann. If anyone knows them they life at top of Fassaugh Av (near The Boggies).
I would be gratfull to hear how *Anna is progressing.
My Pal Eugene did drop in a card to the Ward he told me she was asleep at the time.
Thanking you
Shay
Hello Shay and Eugene
So glad you got to see each other. The last time i was in the Homestead was about mid to late 60s. so I bet it has changed a lot since then.Take care all. Hope everyone is doing well and hope all have enjoyed their Summer too. Little breaks go a long way. I sure enjoyed my little break aways this Summer.Hello to everyone on the site.
Cheerio all.
Jo.
Hello Martin and all on the site I came home yesterday from a Very Happy Holiday with my Family action packed with my 9 Grandchilden they are great fun.Lahinch is a beautiful place.Hi Jo What a lovely poem Tony sent to you.Best Wishes Martin Bye all Patty.
Hi Shay .
Well here we are ,back home again.It was nice to see you and your brothers again,and have a few pints together.That will be a good memory to keep of that night ,so give them my best when next speak to them{the same for brendan}. I will ring you about that other business,things did not look very promising ,I am sorry to say. I had the secret police follow Martin during the week {My wife ,and Angela spotted him out and about doing his research.{hows that for a small world }. They said it was a very nice to meet him.Huh? Ha Ha,just joking.
Pat Caffery. Doreen called in to see me ,and it was great to see her after all this time. She used to live in this town years ago,and remembers the place very well .We had a good chin wag about old times,and she brought me up date with all the family. I did say I would call in and see her before I came back ,but i got caught up in other business,and run out of time ,so please convey my apologies when you speak to her again. My best to all for now.Eugene.
I texed you a number of times but got no reply, is the honeymoon over? are you saying goodbye.
I’ll ring you tomorrow on a hot august night, will you be home? or out in the moonlight.
I’m texting you baby, have you noting to say, please do a Dirty Harry and make my day.
I’m hanging on to my mobile, i cant let go, i think any moment your text might show.
I running out of credits, what will i do? i’m feeling so down and fast turning blue.
So text me baby, do it right now, dont take back the love that to me you did vow.
Tony Gorman, put your coat on and get out of the joint, slip in to the boozer and have a pint.
Forget about sending anymore text, sweet talk a sheila and engage in some sex.
Forget about Martin and his mobile tone, he’s probley doing penence somewhere in Rome.
Jimmy Rogers.
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Hello Martin
Hope you are well. Keep in touch. Hello Tony G. you are a how’l Im afraid I dont have a halo but I think the first thing I was given as a child was Pencil. I think next to the Pencil I was given the broom so I could always be cleaning. So its more likely Im the witch in the fam. I am glad your children and grandchildren will have such good memories of yourself and your sweetheart Ger. When all is said and done that is most certainly the best thing in life.I bet they are very proud of you.
Mrs ODriscoll was a good neighbout to me and our fam. she too was very good with the Tea leaves just like your Ma. She use to read all the tea cups as well just like your Ma. She was very funny. she was great at the Writing too and Poetry. When she got older we use to have fun together she would oftne have me write for her while she would be reciting off her poems. We had a lot of fun. She use to say if ya went out with egg of yer face people would think you were rich. Coming from Ballymore Eustace she was more likely to give her kids an egg for breakfast if she could afford it or if someone had hens she liked a good fresh egg. We use to laugh about things like the difference between people from Dublin always went to the shops to buy veggies and we all had back yards big enough to grow veggies but most of the time the yards were full of weeds. Well somehow we managed a few veggies or the plots in the play ground helped us to learn. Well everyone must be on thier holiers its quiet on the site at the mo. Well since I cant claim to be an Angel and I wont admit to being an aul Divil Ill settle for Witch
back to school and Halloween is coming so I can not only be the witch I wont even have to dress up Im getting so old im looking like one too
Cheerio all
JO.
Hi Martin
I texed you a number of times but got no reply.
I will ring you tomorrow night 12th August
Take care
Tony
Hi Jo
Thank you for for all your help with the book over in the States, it’s nice of you to even hint of my book in Barnes and Noble.
My children and grandchildren were amazed that an old codger that never had any intrest in poetry suddenly started writing when I was ill but I wanted them to always remember their Granny Ger and where we both came from in Dublin.
So if ever I shuffle this earth they will have the book to remember us by.
Reading about your birth Mrs O’Driscoll done a good job the same as my mother so fair play to the two of them.
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A time of Joy 11th August
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A babe so fine
A joy to all
A mistake of time on documents
A mothers loving call
A father’s celebration
A baby daughter birth
A bottle of Guinness drank in toast
To his Angel sent to earth
What more could a mother ask for
Then the birth that just had been
And the name they chose for their Angel
She’d be known as Josephine
Was this you Jo, have you still got your halo?
Take care
Tony
regarding the picture of Tony Lawless — any relation to “Bunty” Lawless..
Hi to Jo
Well I have returned from Dublin and yes Eugene came around to the House and it was great to see him. Last time we shook hands it was back in the Early 70s (then it was in Birmingham. But it was close to 50 yrs since we were in Dublin together.
He and his Wife Elisabeth later joined us in the Homestead ith my Family.
Just a pity we had to Fly out next day ah well it wont be so long before we see each other again(maybe Dublin again).
The Homestead is a very nice Pub its great on Friday/Sat nights (upstairs) its a free and easy and the Singers can give Dickie Rock a run for his money.
The Ladies are a great laugh some double meaning songs and great songs from the old Musicals. One thing we learned pay no notice to (Last Orders at Bar) it was 11.30pm Bar but they were still serving at 10 past 12.
Now as for Town it was packed as usual every Nationality under the Sun and they live there now. Dubliners are going mad that they get all the Social Welfare Benefits and have nice places provided by The Government while they are struggling.
The unemployment is terrible places closing down and lads not even able to get the redundancy money.
The Romanians Beggers are everywhere even seen some on the Cabra Rd sitting by the Cashpoint (big surprise).
I tried that Free 4 day Rail Travel all over the Republic but had to wait 48hours for the Tickets.
Its available to all visiters over 66yrs old but to avoid the 48hrs delay book the trip before you leave home. The called Goden Trekker more information on http://www.discoverireland.ie .
Well thats Folks hope my little travel guide will help you.
Finally it was great to be back in Cabra even if most of the neighbours from my Days are gone up to Cabra West and Cabra (in the Sky). I did meet some who knew me but it was Embarrassing as only recognised when they mentioned their name.
On my first day there I went over to *Reids* on Cabra Rd to get some milk on the way back a fella in a Car at the lights shouted *Hello Shay Jordan* for the life of me I dont know who it was (I had to pretend as I replied great to see you).
Just hope it wasnt *Martin* on the way to Reids with more Books.
Hello Eugene and Shay
Hope you both get to see fam and friends and of course each other. No doubt youll see tons of changes in cabra and cabra west. and the old places. pat Caffrey its so nice that you can also help Eugene to connect with freinds too thats great. Patty and fam enjoy your fam holiday. Hello to our Margaret too. June you are very quiet so are the lads too. Hope all are well. Hello to all in London too and so glad you had all the fam over from New Zealand too hope you all had a good time on your hols too. I woulda loved Italy and Spain too but I have to say I had a great time seeing the Pacific coast and all the Ocean and beauty where I was. It was breathtaking and refreshing.A lovley break.Looks like im slowing down for the rest of this yr.Maybe Ill try to get to Dublin next spring. Time to see all the family there again.
Ill give it a try. Id love to take a trip down memory lane meslef. Its been a few years since I was in Ireland last trip was too short and very busy and all tho was great fun too and getting to the fam wedding in Carrick on Shannon it all went too fast too.
Hello to all on the site
Thinking of you all.
love to all my fam too.
Hope everyone has a great time on thier hols
Jo.
EUGENE ,
DOREEN CAN ALSO FILL WILLIAM IN ON GERALD SCULLY,
PAT C
HI EUGENE,
GLED TO HEAR FROM YOU AGAIN , ALSO GREAT NEWS THAT YOU WILL BE IN DUBLIN SO CLOSE TO DOREEN , SHE IS NOT GOOD ON THE COMPUTER SO BARBARA HER NIECE WILL SEND AND RECEIVE MESSAGES, DOREEN IS AT DUBLIN 01-8380156,
AND WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU ,ANY CHANCE YOU COULD GIVE HER A CALL WHEN YOU GET TO CHAREVILLE LODGE.
TAKE CARE
PAT CAFFREY
Hi Martin Im off to Lahinch soon for a week with my Children and Grandchildren I just cant wait.Margaret is doing well she enjoyed the break in Spain with me and said to say hello to you.Hi to all my Family and Friends I will pop back in a couple of weeks I enjoy all the updates Tony keep the poems coming.Best Wishes to you and all on the site.Bye Patty.
(Patty have a great time and delighted to hear Margaret is doing well…MC)
Martin,
Hello again,
Nice to see your little reply to people you are very good to pop in and reply to folks and ask about our Margaret too that was very nice. Summer time has been kind to us all we managed to get some little breaks here there and yonder. I sure enjoyed my little get away as my Tony and I had not been away to relax for ages and ages.
With each new day we try to embrace it and press on. This week the little head stone was placed on our Little grand daughters grave a very tender time for all esp her mammy and daddy and her little brother and older sister. Indeed getting little breaks away prepares us for the impacts of the tender times.We think of our little angel every day. It also is so nice to also read so many updates here to see the kindesses rendered to people here too.I heard from an Old Friend in OZ this week she lives in Sydney it was good to know how she was too. I spent a lot of this week cleaning and catching up around the house. I decided it was time to dig deeper into my shoe boxes and organize all my bits and pieces. I was astounded to find something I had been looking for that I thought was misplaced. I found a little bag and inside it I had every little school report from all my childrens school days.They had been asking me for as long as I can remember if I had them and I told them I had lost the bag but would keep searching cause with all the moving and packing over the yrs things get lost. Well Lo and behold I found every thing neatly stacked and placed into an aul plastic bag.In between I found a couple of things belonging to myself.I had known for years and years that I was born in Cabra West and On Carnlough rd but rumor had it that the Mammy and me were rushed to Hospital but there was no info as to which of us was the concern. I was told I was christened in a hurry making it sound like I might a been the concern. I always thought maybe the poor mammy was not well and it was important to get her to the hospital well it all worked out in the end I found the answer out when I found the bag haha.Tony Gorman I wonder was it your mammy that was the midwife ha ha. Well as far as I know Mrs O’Driscoll always helped out on our block too.Now the funny thing is I have 3 birth dates so the middle one seems to have been the one chosen. thats what I found in the bag ha ha. One Document seems to say the 16th due to a sister giving the info the other one the middle one was the mammys choice the other one under the influence of Drink was given by the da so Arthur Guinness did not win that round. the mammy won that round and everyone survived the birth.
Over to you now Tony Gorman that story deserves a best seller eh?
Now Martin what do you think of that? Needless to say all my kids are thrilled i FOUND THIER STUFF TOOcause they recently connected with their head teacher whom they all liked a lot. They were so lucky to have terrific teachers in thier little Primary school days. I enjoyed every minute of thier school days probably more than they did ha ha.i I told all my kids they would have to earn all their stuff back or maybe Id give them all to thier kids so they can get a few laughs and tease them too.All the best Martin and thanks for your hellos to us all
Jo.
Hello Elsie.
I knew Vera and Paddy very well, they had the Blarney Castle theatre restaurant in Perth , i sang and acted there many a time, i directed the Plough and the Stars for them. When the Blarney closed, i wrote my words to the fields of Athenry.
For them.
Vera was a beauty, and a friend to all, a great actor, i was watching only yesterday a video of a play we did some years ago, The Field, Vera played the widow, Paddy the Bull McCabe, myself his cousin, Dandy McCabe, great production.
I’ll get you Paddys phone number, i rang, left a message but no reply yet, i cant find his number right off.
I did give him an invitation to come over and spend some time here, who knows what he will do.
In a hundred years from today, old ghosts will come back here to play. We will reminist of days that use to be, we will sing, laugh and cry.
About the night we said goodbye, to the Blarney on the cornor of Sterling Street.
Close close the Blarney Castle down, it’s time to let these two free birds fly away.
Down to Mandurah Town, Paddy and Vera they are bound.
It’s so lonely on the cornor of Sterling Street.
Jimmy Rogers.
Hello Martin and all on the site, Im just back from Spain and catching up enjoyed a lovely read. Best Wishes to all Patty
(Hello Patty and welcome home. I caught this email floating off into cyber space and caught it just in time. Remember me to Margaret please…MC)
Jimmy
I was looking at the website cabra.history.com and saw a poem you wrote about Vera Larkin. Vera was a neighbour of mine before she left for Australia many years ago. I saw that she passed away and was wondering if you would have a phone number of her husband Paddy and I would like to contact him or any of Vera’s family here in Dublin as I cannot remember her maiden name.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Regards
Elsie Murphy
(Hello Elsie, if you like I could forward on your email address to Jimmy and then you could corrospond with each other…MC)
NICE JIMMY R LOOKS LIKE YOUR HAVING A BALL MAN…. good on ya. Jim don’t close your eyes and you’ll never die. The Bray party was a ball,… you’d know the dubs anyway. We sang all the old good stuff, jiz I couldn’t get one of them up to sing, not even one. You know I can hear myself sing any day of the week; I wanted them up on the mic for the fun. Jim its in the invent stages at the moment, but I do hope to have a tour going home 2011 for 10 days. I haven’t done one in ten years or more, when the euro got all-important and they didn’t want visitors I gave it up. But the yanks have asked me to tour again. As I said its the very very early stage. Some where with in April to Nov 2011. I was asked to play a Donegal wedding in august so we’ll see. I’m 64 now so I’m on the tail end of things. Yes Jim one day at a time. Love to all. Willie
Hello Willie Lynch and fam.
Hope all are well. Hello to Lorainne in USA to long time no hear from you too.
Hope you are doing ok too. Hello to Joan Connor and to everyone onthe site hope all are well and enjoying the Cabra site and all the updates its still fun to keep in touch.
hows all the Marys too. ?? Hello to my family in Ireland England and N Z too And USA. and to all the folks in OZ a huge hello Wheres all the Eamonns too these days. ?
Oh Tony G am showing your book to some freinds here in the USA who have an interest in your Poems and story. Ill be at a famous book store showing it off too. so ya never know.Barnes and Noble is a popular book store here in the USA. My hubby ordered it from there for me so that is where Ill be next week talking to someone who wants to know more about your book. Ill keep you posted.
Jo.
Hello J R
Hope all are well in Wexford. Have fun with your jam sessions and Musicians. Good luck with the Bogies Petition too. Do you need me to send the Minister a little hello too. Have a good time Shay and Eugene now theres History in the making you two getting to gether in Cabra again. That should be quite the reunion. Be sure to take an aul photo. Hope Martin connects with you too. that could be a fun time for you all.
Love the Poem Tony G. Hope you are well too. What did your children think of your book.????Bet they had a fun time when it all finally got published. How are you keeping.?
Thanks for the peoms keep them coming I bet J R will keep us going with all his ideas and Topics esp’ on the bogies. Hello to your Brother Michael too. Nice to see new people popping up here too. That is great.Well things have slowed down again at my end. I miss the family being here too. Still have a little bit of time left before all the grand children all get back to school and sure it wont be long till Summer ends too. I hate to see it go this timeAnyway hello to one and all.
Best wishes and take care
Jo.
Mary Hafine minister for tourist is looking for ideas, how to attract more of them to Ireland, i sent her my idea.
I’m sure it was George Bernard Shaw, [there's that name again]
who said.
Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.
If the minister for tourisim is fair dinkum about bringing tourist to Ireland.
she might consider a politicial skinny dip.
Politicians, senators, councillors, the president, all stripped of their perks and heading for the waves.
This would bring tourist and the world media from far and near to witness this event.
It could be labeled, bare arse on Dollymount Strand, or a politicial retreat.
Go ahead Mary, make our day, Do it for Ireland.
I never got a reply
Hi To Pat Caffery.
I did send a reply to you ,but it seems to have gotten lost in cyberspace,so here we go again .I am staying in Phisborough at the Charville Lodge from the 9th to the 14th of August,so if doreen wants to pop in and see us that would be nice .If anybody else wants to pop in ,thats ok also. Hi martin ,I hope all is well with you. Shay ,and myself are getting together for a one off meeting in Cabra on the 9th .This has not happened in Cabra since the 196os ,So you need to get your tickets A.S.A.P. Most age concern shops will sell them.Ha Ha.
To P Caffery .My brother William has asked me if you had any info on Gerald Scully. They were old friends from way back.
Hi Jo .I hope you are well,and still enjoying your family . Thank you all for your best wish,s, I am just getting ready for the next 70. My very best to all .Eugene.
On September 4, i’ll be producing an Australian show on tour of Ireland, couple of my old entertainer mates are in it. It’s to do with the transportation of young Irish girls to Van Demons land, the hardshipes they endured, not to mention the other vile acts committed against them. the second part will be a concert as the singers are well known in Western Australia, Sean Roche, one of the best singers i’ have ever heard, i had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Sean and Fred Rea, both Cork originals. It will be a great reunion, so if any old West Cabra people are heading down to Rosslare Harbour that weekend, contact me and i’ll keep tickets for you, e10;00. dont forget Michael and Tony Gorman, i expect to see you there.
I have a politician down here who has taken the battle for the Bogies on, he drafted a very strong letter as to why the Bogies name should be restored, The request has gone into the Dublin Corporation and has to be considered now as it is oficial.
We await the verdict.
i’v had a bust 2 months, 2 lots of friends from downunder, the friends from Dublin, the the pommie part of the family, i hardley had time to change the sheets, ha ha ha, just as well we had great drying weather down here, have a walking group, Harbour Drifters walkabout. What i love about down here, it reminds me of West cabra in the early days, the back roads, the blackberry bushes along the lane ways, the new houses, mixed with the open fields, it’s like been transported back to the past and been giving a chance to be a kid again, the walkers are the gang, we meet twice a week and off we go like kids heading off across the fields and exploring, looking for a nago to hide out in.
I’m going to have a big 70th b/day, back to the fifties, all the old songs from back then and into the early 60th’s, i’ might organise skipping ropes, piggy beds and a couple of other games. One of our members is getting buried tomorrow, we need reminding we are only here for the day, no one is promised tomorrow.
Next week i’m buying me a red 2 seater convertable sports car, damm it i’m going out in style, join the [SKI] club spend kids inheriance, i think i spelt that word wrong, who cares. All i need now is a lady friend for the empty seat, must wear jeans and tight sweater, wink.
Jimmy Rogers
Hi Jo
I hope you and your family are well.
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Cyber Space Mail
Jo
I’ve come to the conclusion
You’re being watched from the skies
By those Cyber Space Bandits
With sharp beady eyes
These hackers are trying to locate your old pot
That’s why they are checking your emails a lot
Be careful when writing you don’t give them a hint
As the pot is an antique and these eegit’s are skint
So destroy all their emails
There not on of us
And maybe they will give up
Without any fuss
Tony
Hello all,…… Jiz sorry Des you couldn’t make it to New jersey. i’d love to see ya, and you a man with money, ?? nothin like it. I did have a few dubs out from Swords/maiahide and this Saturday i have a party for Bray people, A couple of thier family ozzies Dubs visiting their family on this side of the ocean. This should be a ball. its at a nice home with pool etc, i’ll tell ya the rest of the story on monday, jiz lads i feel like Fr farrell on sunday, what will happen next. we couldn’t wait till next week. love to all willie L
Hi -This is my first time on the cabra website. I found it by accident, but was I glad when I did. Some of the pictures of places in Cabra brought back so many memories. Especially the one of the corridor in St Catherine’s National School. I went to this school from 66 -75. I would love to have a look around this school now, looking at the photograph it looks like it hasn’t changed much since way back.
I was just reading a message from “Alan Downey” who said his mother Ivy Finglas RIP, lived in Cabra – I was just wondering if it is the same Finglas that my brother hung around with. My brother was Jack Smyth, and he used to hang around with Mick Finglas, is it the same one as lived on the corner of Broombridge and Carnlough Road.
I was born and lived in Cabra until I moved to Liverpool in 1995. We lived on Carnlough Road for many years. I and my sister were the last to move out when we moved on in 1995.
Great website
keep up the good work.
Hello Martin and all on the site,Im just back from Spain and catching up enjoyed a lovely read.Best Wishes to all Patty.
To Pat Caffery.
That was our family that lived in 45 ,Delanys one side and Clarks the other. We all scrapped and laughed together ,as we grew up .I will be in Phisborough from the 9th Aug till the 14th .We will be stopping at the Charlville Lodge ,so tell Doreen to pop in and see us .My younger brother has asked me if Gerald Scully is ok .They were old buddies from way back ,and he would like to know how he is. Well Martin ,Theres a good chance that Shay ,and myself,will be together again for one day only.This event will happen on the 9th Aug,and of course we are trying to keep it hush hush ,because we owe a lot of money around that part of the world,and we are to old now to be getting mobbed by fans ,as well as old girlfriends. Years ago,these women used to chuck their underwear at us ,However,this time it would be their zimmer frames{along with their teeth}Ha Ha},So mums the word. My thanks to all for your best wish,s. I hope all is well with you Jo.Keep looking after the family.My best to all .Eugene.
Hello MC
That was a nice little ramble Martin thanks for that.
Regards
Jo.
On the subject of Waltons Shop I recall going in to listen to the 78s in the record boot. I think they cost about 5/9 then the fella would only let you have 2 records to listen too.
Some of the fellas had a go at Talent Show Finbars Stage so we used to buy the Song Sheets for 6p at Waltons.
If the sheet was not available I used to copy the words from Radio Luxembourg,I then got 3d for the words.
It took ages to try and pick up the words as you know the Station was all over the place. Also it was hard to pick up the American Accent on some songs *Elvis first records was hard to pick up. Two examples were *Got a lotta living to do* / Hard Headed Woman plus you had to wait for next time it played.
Ah well they were great days listening to AFN and Luxemburg (Jack Jackson Record Show) always had comedy tracks.
I guess many on the Forum are too young to share my memories.
ALL THE BEST TO EVERYONE.
I’m glad I found your website. My mother’s family lived in Cabra on Fassaugh Ave and we stayed there when we visited many, many years ago. I have really enjoyed looking at your photos. Thanks for putting up this site.
TO GLYNN KELLY
Hello I meant to say hello to you and let you know we spent a lot of time going up and down your Rd but I only knew a lot of people to see but not by name the only family our family knew was the Brockie fam they lived in the first lot of those nice houses often called the old soldiers houses. Hope youll make some connections to people you use to know. To Pat C Hope you too can find old friends. Hello to everyone else. Hello to all my family tooThe Bison and Buffalo are waiting for you to come back Des. Your favourite Dog misses you too ha ha.Charlie and Haus are still chewing on that bone. take care all
Jo
p/s Happy Birthday Eugene I did say a previous hello but ive no idea where that went it may have gone to the moooooooooon.
hi ,my mother was born here in 1954,lilly keenan any one got any info thanks
Hello all
I did write something but its gone off to cyber space no idea where it went I think the hacker took it Martin Ive been getting some very weired email going into my junk mail suggesting the senders are linked to the cabra site so since I dont know who anyone is so the hubby makes sure to delete them etc. I know its none of the good people on here its some other egittts. So heres hoping this one stays put. over to Tony G Im sure you can write a poem for us and J R what train are you hoping to catch like you said theres always a catch ha ha. A sure maybe all those heading to Dub for a holiday can all head to Wicklow and also catch the same train and yiz can have your own little reunion again. Well its now slowing down time again and home for a while. We have more company from Ireland a few more family events before all the grand kids go back to school in August Oh yes MC.I think every fam on Carnlough Rd enjoyed the Kennedys of Castleross. Martin I have some great memories of Waltons too. Martin Walton use to be a freind of our Da. I have some great aul stuff from there.I even have a couple of 100 year old books too.Typical of the times when the singer only had access to the words while the Piano player only had access to the notes theyd have to coordinate thier efforts to get the tune right an in good time.chief O’Neills music ya cant beat it eh?
Theyare in great condition too I love those little books.Well I shall have to organize my collection and see what else i have. cherrio all
Jo.
HI EUGENE ,
WELL DONE ON REACHING 70 , I KNOW THE NO 49 NOW ,YOU
WOULD HAVE HAD THE DELANEYS ON THE OTHER SIDE,ANYWAY I HOPE YOUR STINT IN THE
PARK SET YOU UP FOR LIFE,(you can hotwire a car anywhere in the world now )
BRIAN USED TO HAVE A TRIUMPH HERELD CAR IN 1972 AND IT WOULD ONLY START
ON THE 29thTURN OF THE KEY AND A FEW PRAYERS FROM MY MUM, ONE DAY HE ASKED ME TO GET SOME PETROL IN THE ANNAMOE GARAGE,, BUT I GOT PARRAFIN INSTED AND PUT IT INTO THE CAR, THAT WAS THE END OF BRIANS CAR HE PUT IT DOWN TO A BAD ENGINE AND NEVER FOUND OUT IT WAS MY MISTAKE UNTIL I TOLD HIM LAST YEAR, BUT ANYWAY HE LAUGHED ABOUT IT , AND HAS NEVER ASKED ME TO FILL UP HIS CAR AGAIN, WILL TALK SOON.
TAKE CARE EUGENE
PAT CAFFREY
hi. all on cabra site.
i have not been on for awile;just back from a holliday
in the usa, whit my sister joe and family. we had a
great time chatting about our young days on
carnlough rd.we also spent a week in new york.
sorry i missed you willie busy week.next time i
come over to new york ill call over to new jersey.
hello to all my family on site. dessie o neill co clare
Hi Martin
Thanks for that . It only seems like a couple of days ago that I was 69. Hope you are well.. To Pat Caffery. I lived in no 45 in the park .We had the Clarks, the Larners the Callaghan’s and then the Scully’s. So have plenty to share. Will get back on line later.
Thank you again for your good wishes.
Regards to all
Eugene (can’t believe I’m 70 !) Rooney.
My sister was over on holidays, she inquired about the free train pass at the station on sunday, reply, you have to get it during a weekday, there’s always a catch with everything in Ireland.
Jimmy Rogers
(And on Holy Days of Obligation…MC)
HI FOLKS ,
ANY ONE PART OF THE 36th PHIBSBOROUGH SCOUTS FROM 1966 TO 68,
PLEASE RESPOND.
TAKE CARE
PAT CAFFREY
MARTIN ,
HAVE YOU EVER ORGANIZED ANY SCHOOL REUNIONS FOR CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL INCORPORATING CLASS’S FROM 1960 TO 69,
THANKS MARTIN
PAT CAFFREY
(Interesting question Pat, I don’t know that it’s ever happened…MC)
HI ALL,
ANYONE IN CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL 1960 TO 1969
ANYBODY REMEMBER THE TEACHERS ,COSTELLO,SMITH, BIG O FARRELL
SMALL O FARRELL, SOME OF THE GUYS IN MY CLASS ,
TOMMY WINTERS THOMAS MASTERSON ROBERT MOONEY
ANTHONY O LEARY ANTONY CARBURY ,GER MAC DONAGH ANTONY FITZGERALD
DOMINICK O KANE RICHARD AHERN, C,MON LAD’S
START TALKING.
PAT CAFFREY
MARTIN,
DID YOU KNOW ANY PEOPLE FROM DOWTH AVE , JIMMY BEHAN, FRAN CURREN, JIMMY CONLAN, 1960,S AND ON.
PAT CAFFREY
HI EUGENE ,
SOME OF THE SCULLYS ARE STILL IN ANNAMOE PK NO 49
DOREEN MY SISTER CAN FILL YOU IN AND I WILL CONTACT HER
TAKE CARE
PAT CAFFREY
HI EUGENE,
THANKS VERY MUCH FOR THE REPLY , WELL AS IT HAPPENS BRIEN IS LIVING IN KILCOCK, ALAN IN WICKLOW , AS I AM , DOREEN IN PHIBSBOROUGH
JOAN IN LANESBORO, MUM AND DEAD ( RIP), WHAT NUMBER HOUSE WHERE YOU IN THE PARK , MAYBE NUMBER 23, WOULD YOU LIKE TO TALK TO ANY OF MY FAMILY ,
IF SO SAY YES AND I CAN PASS ON MESSAGE .
TALK AGAIN
PAT CAFFREY
Travel Passes.
Further to my inquiry about Travel Passes I have found the information on Irish Tourist Web-Site *Failte Ireland* Click Discoverireland.com
There is a scheme called *Golden Trekker* it offers 4 days unlimited Rail Travel all around the Republic for all overseas Visiters over 66yr.
I hope this will be a help to all those going home on Holiday,I certainly will give it a try in 2 weeks time.
I guess like many of us Cabra West Folks our Holidays was the *Baths and Silverspoon. If you were really lucky it was 2 Buses to Dollymount Sands with our Red Lemonade and Sambos cover in Sand.
Maybe next week I cab get down to Kilkenny last time I was there was 1956 with Free Clothes Association.
All the best for now…………..SHAY
PS Its my mates Eugenes 70 Birthday today (Friday) Happy Birthday EUGENE.
(And a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY from us all Eugene…MC)
Travel Passes.
Further to my inquiry about Travel Passes I have found the information on Irish Tourist Web-Site *Failte Ireland* Click Discoverireland.com
There is a scheme called *Golden Trekker* it offers 4 days unlimited Rail Travel all around the Republic for all overseas Visiters over 66yr.
I hope this will be a help to all those going home on Holiday,I certainly will give it a try in 2 weeks time.
I guess like many of us Cabra West Folks our Holidays was the *Baths and Silverspoon. If you were really lucky it was 2 Buses to Dollymount Sands with our Red Lemonade and Sambos cover in Sand.
Maybe next week I cab get down to Kilkenny last time I was there was 1956 with Free Clothes Association.
All the best for now…………..SHAY
PS Its my mates Eugenes 70 Birthday today (Friday) Happy Birhday EUGENE.
Hello all,
Have been on the Rd all week. The Oregon coast is fab even had some fish n chips.Its so green t,is like Ireland incl the Light houses and some fab Ocean and coastline. Taking a break a lap top helps to keep us in touch with fam too. A special hello to UNA. I am gobsmacked that you got on here and that Martin mentioned Mary Davis too. Martin Mary was a lovley singer. Martin if UNA contacts you will you give her my email. I have some info for her. Una if you are looking in thought I would have you email me as our paths have crossed too.You might like a laugh.You see my brother was over in the USA a couple of weeks ago we were chatting about all the people we knew down your end of the Rd which by the way we always called the posh end ha ha. If its the Key hole then you lived near the Price fam and the Fagans and the lower rent office beside the corpo shed too. So if you are interested in some of your fam memories i have a shoe box with fam info for you too ha ha and some r memories as well. Its not for cyber space ha ha but Ill share it with you in an email if you want it ha ha.I will leave it up to you to get in touch. Did your Ma work in Batchelors too for a while???? Like Mrs Price and Mrs Grimes and many of the Keyhole mammies ??? our Ma worked there for a Season too.Liam enjoy your hols. Is it SHAY’s Bday too or Eugene I read the updates too fast. so Happy b day who ever is 70. Hello to all from Annamoe. and all from carnlough and hello to all on the site it sure is growing. Keep up the good work Martin. We appreciate it. Tony G my house is always full of people esp between April and Oct so all in all my visitors will get a peek at your book too. Hows yourself and your Michael hope you are all well.
Well off I go again all ready covered 2’000 miles. Hello to all my family too. Hope all are well in Clare Des. Gosh as Ralph Mc Tell use to sing its a long long way from Clare to here. It sure is. Im seeing the entire coastline of Oregon its fab. Next stop Rest /Relaxation and more fish n chips.
Bye all, JO.
. p/s Una my brother and I were chatting about your fam when he was here on hols I was wondering right then and there would you ever get on the cabra Site and what a lovley surprise that you did. I had been telling him a story about your Ma. which by the way was hilareous. We were also chatting about all the times we that he hung out with some lads from your end of the Rd too and they all played in small bands and all that kinda stuff we had gas. anyway get my email from martin and Ill share some stories with you. that you wont find on this site. Ill get out me shoe box and dig for your story I know I have it somewhere. ok. Yep something from the 50s and 60s.
Dublin Buses.
British Concessionary Travel Passes (Senior Citizens).
Can anyone tell me if they are allowed on the Dublin Buses.
It was reported in the Irish Post over here that they were giving it a 6 week Trial Period in the Summer.
It came as a surprise to me ,by the way it wasnt announced on the 1st April.
All the best ….SHAY
Hi Eugene
Yes I am aware that your the Big 70 this (wasnt 100% on the day).
Mine is the 11th and as your recall Im older by 12 months (never took advanage ,like making hold the door open)
Pity that you wont be in Dublin till mid August,as our Maureen has invited us over around the 2nd Aug for a week.
We are want to get the dates right before booking flight.
Sorry to report that my Sister-in-Law (Brendans Wife) died last week .
Due to the confusion about the Funeral Arrangments we were unable to get over in time. The Funeral was going to the Church on the night but the only flight was at 9pm. But due to Modern Technogy the Chuch has a Web-Site to transmit Live Coverage. Therefore we can see the Funeral Mass and the Family so we were there in Spirit (if not Body). But it can never make up for not been by Brendans Side in his hour of need. Now PG we shall get over to see him soon.
The Chuch TV Channal is very good for those of us abroad it has Ballygall/Coolock plus other Irish Town Churchs. They broadcast Mass each Sunday for those who are Bedridden or just too iLL to go to Mass.
Eugene I hope to give you a call before the weekend.
All the best for now SHAY.
To Pat Caffery.
Yeah Pat ,I knew your family very well. From Doreen >Joan>Brian >Alan.I left Annamoe Park a couple of years after you were born.Brian was more my age group,and Doreen was good friends with my sister Crissie. Often wondered what happened to them all. I also wondered ,what happened the Scully family. If I am not mistaken they were your Cousins. Gerald Scully was good friends with me and my brother William. Paddy Caffery was a well known Newsvender down at the Pillar,and a very hard working man as well. This is indeed a very small world .Give my best to all concernd.All the best .Eugene.
anybody know the caffreys annamoe park, doreen ,joan,brian,alan,pat ( me)
my mum and dad,
would like to hear from anyone.
well done , martin
what a great great, selection of photos from cabra, 1or2 names familier but the locations i do remember,i lived in annamoe park and i am now 54 so i will be looking again at these photos over and over, did you know anyone in annamoe, you might even have some photos, i will talk again ,
well done
pat caffrey
(Thank’s Pat. me and my pals were madly in love with Mary Davis from the keyhole on Annamoe. We knew her from the Cabra Tech but I don’t suppose she ever knew how we 14 year old bags of hormones felt about her…MC)
Hi, my name is Una Davis from Carnlough Road Cabra West but living in Birmingham England I left Dublin in ’69 but regularly return there to see family but sadly lost touch with my school friends over the years. I went to Christ the King school from about ’55 – 67 or thereabouts. I have many fond memories of Cabra especially the playground at Fausagh Avenue, where I was very keen on the tennis and rounders
I also had an allotment there where as children we were encouraged to grow our own vegetable which we did sucessfully. I was also involved in the youth choir at St. Finbars school when we were tutored in the art of singing in part voices i.e, suprano,alto., etc. We were very lucky to have a wonderful Choir Master (Mr. Brenden Keyes), who very kindly gave up his time f.o.c., to teach us. To this day I am still activly singing, playing guitar, flute and currently learning to play piano. Cabra and its people are the salt of the earth and I have a lot to be thankful to them for. I wish I had some old photos of those days. I would be delighted to hear from anyone who might remember me or my family Mother’s name was Bridget Davis (deceased 1999) Father’s name Johnny (deceased 1961). Well done on getting this site up and running it makes me feel close to home and brings back many happy memories.
Una
(Hello Una and you’re very welcome to the site. I’ll be surprised if no one on the site knows of your family. Plenty of Carnloughers hanging around the site…MC)
Hi T Gorman.
Will be in Dublin mid August,and I will have a look around then.Thanks for that. Angela Kirwan .Reading the bit on your Grandad who lived in Annamoe Drive.Did he live in a house more or less opposite Annamoe Park,If he did ,Then I think I remember him. Hope your lad does well in cabra west .
Well Shay ,This is the big one .The big 70 this weekend .Apart from everything in life ,I am ready for the next 70.I still chase the women,but they run faster than me now .And when I do catch ,Icant remember why I was chasing them for in anyway{Ha Ha}. I hope all is well with you and yours. Will pop up and see you soon. All the best to everyone.Eugene.
Hi To all the readers
I am looking forward to my 10 day holiday in Dublin. Its only six weeks away and I am counting the days.
Another very good friend of mine has passed away. We had known one another for 45 years and saw one another on a weekly basis. He was on holiday in Western Australia and died suddenly of a heart attack. A great bushman who loved the great outdoors. A scout leader and adviser, a jack of all trades who helped me a lot and most of all ,a loving father to 3 adults and five grandkids. On a trip to Ireland many years ago he made a big detour to have a look at my old house on Killala rd. His comment was . How did you survive that, All those kids and no real money. But them’s the breaks and we all have to face it, as we get on with our life.
Down here in OZ we have had a very cold and wet winter. Just what we needed to fill the dams and water the gardens. So no one is complaining. We have a new Prime Minister who has just called a general election for 21 August. So its all happening down under. I look forward to meeting Martin and perhaps some of the forum members. Ho! I forget a very important event of two days ago. My tenth grandchild was born weighing in at 10 pound 2 ounces. Mother and SON are doing fine. Add that to the two defacto grandkids and it makes an even dozen. The house wont be big enough for us all soon. See you in September.. When Irish eyes are smiling
Liam
Hi,
I would like to share this with you,this is a story about my family, my grand father lived in the North strand and his house was bombed, so he was given a house in Anamoe drive, well he did not live long after that and my aunt had moved in with him to look after him, she reared her family there and remember going to visit her when i was a child in the 1950s, she was a lovely woman, used to make griddle bread in the old oven over the fire, it would melt in your mouth, can still taste it, my mother would take me to visit her every Sunday, so Cabra holds many happy memories for me
Years have passed and my Mother and my Aunt have well passed on, and the house in Anamoe Drive has moved to another family, and my childen have grown up, met there partners to start there lives, but when my son came to me and said he was buying a house in cabra, him who had never even knew cabra, he said i just love this house, and now a year later and i look at the work he has done on it i think what a strange world we live in, we are going back to start again
Hi Tony The Black Sheep is grand dont forget to let me know in plenty of time I work weekends and also going on Holiday in August pg.Next week Im off to Spain with my Family and Friends for a Wedding so a very busy time ahead.I hope your keeping well im waiting on your book they will ring me when it comes in at the end of the Month.Hello to Micheal and his wife in Wicklow.Bye for now Patty.
Hi Jo,You are Wonderful.Have a lovely Holiday with my Gem Tony and dont forget to send a card.Love from sis Patty and Family.
Martin C
Lends the aul Trolly love the photo of your nephew on the Trolly. Well done.
I think that will work better than my car at the mo.
cheerio now.Is he taking orders for Chirstmas??????
Jo.
(Jo, what a challenge that was to make after all these years. If you and Tony are stuck for transport I’ll go up to the dump and look out for a set of old pram wheels for you…MC)
Technology is a wonderful thing the Cabra Site is my kinda bling
Today the car wont start so its not happy trails yet so I’ll just sing.
I’ts lucky we had a good back up, and no knickers in a knot
So off we head now on To Oregon and pick a nice beach spot.
The family will hold the fort and no doubt get up to all sorts
Its time for a break at the sea to eat sambos and sand for tea
its miles away from Cabra West and Sandymount but time for the Hubby and me.
Byeee
Jo.
Anyone in Perth WA, A poem for Vera Larkin. r.i.p.
Much has been written about Vera, so what more can i say?
Except she cooked every meal in the Blarney and appeared in every play.
She delivered her lines like poetry,in the field and the plough and the stars.
But collasped on her knees speechless in the pawnshow, when Annette showed her a male nude picture that the audience never seen.
Vera was a lady of quality, a Rose of Dublin through and through.
She had a glint in her eye that would beguile you and a smile that would put you at ease.
Her spirit will live for ever, in the hearts of those who knew her, that’s the truth.
And her spirit is now in that sacret place, known to we Irish as the land of youth.
So long may you live Vera Larkin, in our hearts, our souls and our minds.
You are now on a stage high above us and like poetry delivering her lines.
[ Do you remember Jem, Do i remember? will i ever forget] and neither will we.
Jimmy Rogers
Hi Eugene
I have not had a chance to set the book up in the shops. I was to go over at the end of this month but it now seem’s more likely the end of August now.
If you Google the name of the book Poems from the Heart and my name there’s a number of deals you can get’ some offer free delivery and some offer cut priced deals when you buy two.
Hi Patty
When I do get over the black sheep will be the 1st meeting place maybe if Eugeane is there we can all have a drink.
I hope all your family are well.
Olive
Please except my deepest sympathy.
Jo
I’m so proud that you have my book displayed in your Guest Room.
I hope you and all your family are well.
Martin
I will give you a ring tomorrow night
Shay, James, Veronica, Willie, Ella hope you are all well
Tony Dunne we have been missing your stories
Best Wishes to All
Tony Gorman
Hi Martin, The pictures of Cabra West are well covered and the ones of Cabra too. It was very nice to get to look at them and I was amazed at how big the trees on the foot paths had grown. When I live there we had none. Some of the people have done their homes up lovely. Thank you for posting them. Now the World Cup is finished we miss it. Not to many around us watched it only if you were from the Old Country. The games here are hockey, foot ball and basket ball. I hope all the ladies and lads on the site are keeping well and that you all have a wonderful Summer. The weather here is very changeable at the moment. Bye for now Ella
Hello all,
Now I have itchy feet. The family have been over from Ireland and are now in NEW YOrk. Willie they might be able to connect with you. Patty thanks for the skypes and Texts and emails. This aul lap top is becoming a little pal to me too. We sure are missing the family all ready. Well this is just a pit stop. Heading to Oregon next. With Chicago and Texas done and way out West too now its off to the Coast for a while. Im not going to New York but if Ihad I might have hopped into someones suitcase and Headed for Shannon too. So watch out we might end up in Clare too soon.Maybe I will buy a house and rent it out to Eugene and all the gang on here.
Take care be in touch again soon. Next stop The Oregon trail.
Cheerio all,
Jo.
I enjoyed the site. Brings back a lot of memories. I lived on Quarry Road until I moved to the U.S. in 1965. My brother Michael Morrissey lived on Killala Road until his death a few years ago. Keep up the great work!
(Hello Maureen, nice to hear from you. I knew of the Morrisseys on Killala Road. We lived on the lower end of the compound…MC)
Martin
Great to see one of those Trollys again.
I made one and it was great flying down the Dumanus Road Hill.
Startiing Post was by the old Corrigated *Precious Blood Church,it was a bit scary at the bottom. We had look outs there to see if road was clear and the 22 Bus had gone we lived on Mulroy Rd then.
We also used it to collect Turf for the Old Folks at Matt Whelans the Women gave to a Voucher to collect the Free Bag. I believe if the Woman was short of money they used to sell the odd Voucher for about 6p (I think)
They used to tell to make sure to watch the Fella and make sure he gave you dry Turf.(got less if it was wet when he weight it)
A fella on our road had a Trolly with a Car Seat it was real comfortable.
Thats all for now Shay
Hi Martin I had a look at News the photos brought me back in time.We all had a sip out of the T k bottle and never knew anything about germs then sure most of us were Family if one got something we all got it anyway.If we dropped a sweet we blessed it and ate it.Now a days the kids call the 3 second trick if they pick it up in time it goes in to the mouth and thats it.I am working this weekend so I will pop back next week Bye to all Best Wishes Patty.
Hello All,
Currently having family over from Ireland. Great to see them. we took a few minutes to check the site as we were yapping about Cabra West and all the people on here. We have Tony G’s Book in our guest Rooms too.ha ha.
Dear Olive we are so sorry to hear about Frank. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.It is such a tender time for you. We will think of you hope you will continue to keep in touch we are all here for you too.As shay said words are never at enough. Hello Ella and hello to all. Great to read all your updates and snippets of history too. All the little things mean a lot and jog the memory. Its lovley to catch up. Willie my visitors are heading your way too so ya might get a call from the wild west.Ya never know. Our patty passed on your message to me I passed it on to the family while they were here. Hello to all the new people too all of whom are familiar names too.Hello Eugene glad you got to Dublin too. Have to dash still having fun with the Fam. On the Rd again.Tony and Michael G how are yiz.? Martin C hello to you and yours great to see the site is still growing and so many nice people in touch.Hello to our Patty and Margaret June and Joan and all the Marys too to all my fam the brothers too and to all in USA UK NZ AUSand not forgetting the Eamonns too wheres Ray Skelton these days I was showing my fam and others the parker girls and your self only this week you are well remembered too. Ok lads I better head off now cheerio all.
Patty I dont see many men using the cuff links but I have seen them here in USA very swanky too. ha ha. MOstly used for special occasions now. I showed the family my big bar of Carbolic soap I still use its under my sink its the only thing that takes stains outa the aul carpet. I even use a nail brush as well when Im doing it. All these new fangle sprays dont take the stains out ha ha .With all the thrills and spills from the Grand kids it works wonders ha ha
Byeeeeeeeee
Jo.
Dear Olive, I was sorry to hear about Frank. Deepest sympathy and we will remember him in our prayers. It is nice to see that you got out for one final trip to Skerries and it will give you something good to remember. God bless for now. Ella
Great site. My family was from Cabra. We left in 1965, and lived on Quarry Road prior to moving to America. My mother’s name was Noreen Kelly (nee: Coffey, some thought nee: Kealy) and my father’s name is Francis (Frank) Kelly.
Hi Martin and all on the site Dear Olive sorry to hear about Frank.To Alan I met a chap called George Finglas He was singing in a band and I think they were called The Zimmers he was from Cabra this was a couple of years ago.Hi Tony I hope to get your book in my local book store your latest poem was lovely.Hi Willie I must give Patty a ring.Hi Jo have lots of chat and enjoy yourselves.It was great seeing you on Skype.Margaret bought a lovely Flower Box full of lovely plants so now I have the bug.I bought a few more.Hi June did you ever scrub Dads collars after been well worn I think he turned them inside out.Does anyone use cuff links anymore?Thanks for a lovely read to all Best Wishes Patty.
Hi Eugene
Well nice to see you got a final solution to getting the Headstone done.
Good to hear that Dublin is surviving that terrible Credit Crunch.
Have heard from the Family that everyone has wage cuts and even the Benefits and Pensions have been reduced. We are lucky at the moment over here but I fear its only a matter of time.
Well about that Club off Parnell Street I used to go with a Pal to a Boxing and Gym to a Club near Barrys Hotel. The Club was run by a Ex Boxer called *Maxie McCulla (spelling may be wrong). Did you know that *Christy Sheridan (Off Annamoe) also had a Gym in the same street from the Club. I believe the Emerald Girls Pipe had Training Room up the street.
To Olive
May I offer my Condolances to you and the Family for the Loss of *Frank*.
No words are good enough at a time like this.
May He R.I.P.
Hi Martin.
I got it wrong with the spelling of that club.It has been a lot of years since I was in it .You could turn up and play records ,or read ,or box,or join the choir .I found it better to join the choir,rather than have your nose flattened. We did manage to take a cup one year. I dont know how,because we all sounded like a load of ducks at the bottom of an empty oil drum.{Ha Ha},but there you go. Olive Carr .That was me that was in St Perigines at Blakestown Rd,and it is a very nice club. Diarmuid O Leary and the bards was on.We had them around this way a few years back,and liked them ever since.Just by chance we found they were in Dublin the same time as us,so we had a look. {Sorry about your loss Olive}. We are heading towards Limerick to a Wedding in August,and my good lady wants to inspect the new Glasnevin Cemetry Musuem ,so it looks as though we will be in Dublin as well. It has to be cheaper for us all to buy a house somewhere over in Ireland.Then we could all use it.,and rent it to tourists as well. Well I must be away now,so untill the next time .My best to all,Eugene.
I was just wondering if anyone remembers the Mohan’s of St Attracta Road and looking to contact any of them .. They are in Canada now and looking to hear from old friends.
(Hello Maura, hopefully some of our readers will respond to your request…MC)
Hi Martin and gang,
I was not on for a while as we lost FRANK sun june 27th r.i.p.
He was quite ill for few weeks but on 16th he asked to go out for a day so 4 car loads of us went to Skerries was a lovely day.
I would like to thank you for the site as PATTY LYNCH who I met again through it was there as well as a good few from Cabra West so thanks again .
I enjoyed all the letters. It took me ages to read, they are brill so thanks to Willy, Jimmy, Jo, Shay and yourself ..and that club Shay was in was probley one Frank and son use .st perigines
cheers for now olive
(Olive our deepest sympathy to you and your family at the loss of a gentleman…MC)
Hi Martin On opening up the site it says the server cannot find it so I click Guestbook comments and chat to enter so I will try again a couple more notes from me has gone to God know where Best Wishes Patty.
Hi Alan
I’m very sorry to hear about your mother. I knew Ivy when we were kids as I lived only a short distance from her house, I lived on Carnlough Road.
Ivy was a very beautiful and lovely girl back then and she stood out with her lovely red hair. It was always a delight to talk to her.
Please accept my deepest sympathy for you and your family.
It’s always very sad to hear news like this of friends and neighbours from the past.
Hope you have people there with you to help you through the sad times as with bereavement you never stop the memories and each day is different but with time and help it ease’s a little
Take care Alan
Tony Gorman
Hi Martin .
I sent a few inputs over the past few weeks. Probably got lost in cyber space in the great beyond. Popped into Dublin last week.We had to put the stone on in Glasinevin for my sister .While we were there,we went to the G.A.A club in Mullhubbard to listen to band{A great night was had by all}Hope all is well with you and yours. T.Gorman,I had a look in Easons for your book,but they could not find it,so if you know where I can obtain it ,I need two copies. Hi Shay ,Well Dublin looks well .There are a lot of healthy looking people running around the place {not like when we were there},so it looks like they are going in the right direction.One thing for sure ,,They wont put up with what we had,and why should they?.Hope all is well with you and family. In the early 50s,I used to belong to a club in a street near Parnell st .This club was called the Brue Oire ,Pronounced brew eera.Often wondered what happened to it.So Martin theres a challange for you,as if you have nothing to do.Ha Ha. Well I must be going ,so I hope this gets to you ok. My best to All.Eugene.
(Hello Eugene, sorry I missed meeting up with you in Dublin. The club you mentioned was the Bru Mhuire. My older brother boxed against them many a time…MC)
Hello to all, i tell ya its hot in new jersey, its was 101 in the car yesterday and they say going up again TODAY. Ta hell with that heat,… i’m in and will be watching the game at 2pm NJ time. i also got the pool goin,….so we are fling. what another great one from TONY G, man that would that melt your heart. Vonronica that name carmel walsh rings 10 bells, i just can’t put a face on the name. So Veronica you were outside the gardon gate listening to all that great music from Doyles parlor. you know after 40 years thats still the best music Buddy holly/ Marty wilds/ Billy Fury/ and o/c Beatles /stones/moody blues etc. love to all willie Lynch, the games in 25 minutes.
Came across your website while doing some family research & wondered if any local historians could help with a querie
G Grandfather John Wilson & his wife Margaret left the army in Dublin in 1885 & took up an appointment in some sort of an institution in Cabra I think it was a deaf school at Cabra House.
John Wilson was in local records in 1899 as having 2 cottages in Cabra, but was not in the 1900 census, so I guessed that they must have gone to Liverpool by then where he died in 1919.
Can anyone direct us to where we might find out more about the Institution, or what John & Margaret were doing there ?
Thanks in advance for your help
Great Website ….. Very Interesting
Hello Alan, i knew the Finglas family well, my sister Nancy babysitted George/Michael and Ivy, ask George about the time he nearly drown in the dump, he was dragged out, placed in a wheelbarrow and delivered to our house coated in thick mud, the ma stripped the mud covered clothes from him, washed him infront of the fire in the tin bath.
Caught up with George a few times in the sixties, he was doing mc in the Brown Derby and and a pub in Church Street, Nancy is coming over from London next week for a holiday, i’ll tell her about Ivy, your mum. Sad news is a part of everyones lives, we should remember the happy times, no one is promised tomorrow. Mr Finglas was foe ever looking for glass from old picture frames to build his hot house for his tomatoes, ha ha ha, They were a beautiful family, i wi9sh you well Alan, saviour your ma/s memories.
Jimmy Rogers
Hi Willie
I do remember the Doyles – but I never hung around with any of them. Do you remeber Carmel Walsh in 202 Carnlough, I was friends with her? We had a lot of good times together. I’m still in touch with her.
Veronica
Hello,
My mam was from carnlough rd in cabra and lived there from when she was born in 1947 till she was married at 19. Unfortunatley we lost her to cancer last october and all them stories she used to tell me about her growing up in cabra often enter my head from time to time as she was so fond of the place and the people and reading peoples stories ive found so many similarities with her own memories.
Came across this site by accident and i am very glad i did so. My mothers maiden name was Ivy finglas daughter of Michael and Ivy Finglas and sister of Goerge, Michael and James finglas.
Miss you every day mam, love you.
Great website, keep the good work up.
The New Photo on Dennis Doyle from Dingle Rd.
If I recall correctly there is two brothers I cant recall both names.
I wonder if that the same Doyle I knew off Dingle (about 5th House on the right down from Fassaugh Av)
They were friends with a pal of mine I remember they were the few who had a TV.
Remember going down to see The Perry Como Shows ,it was the only chance to see the R n R Stars. We see *Conway Twitty when he was in the charts wit *Only Make Believe*. we also seen Sunday Night At London Palladuim.
It was always an Americian Star who topped the Bill.
I wonder if its the same Family I was about 18 then.
Shay,
I scrubbled all me Da’s collars the seperate ones the, Big block of sunlight soap, the scrubbling board and the Nail brush. tons of elbow greece too the aul scrubbling board. I have hands like shovels now and knuckles strong enough too.I know what you mean about trying to find the studs. sometimesI used the big bar of lifeboy if the sunlight was sold out.CARBOLIC soaps were great. I still use such things. My kids wonder at my old ways. I am fortunate to have some luxuries like a washer and Dryer and a Fridge too.I know I could manage without them if I had to. I think We would be all right if the power went out for a while. Id still be using me loaf and getting by. I still cook all fresh meals and veggies so not much would be going to waste. I even have a few things on stand by. Id survive for a while.
Take care. Now looking forward to having more fun with fam this week we have birthdays again 2 more to celebrate. Then we have fam coming from Ireland to see us then im back on the Rd again. life is once again a Highway.
take care Shay. I laughed when I read your bit about your Da’s shirts and the Seperate collars I thouht my da was the only one with those things. ha ha
JO.
Hello All on the site I think my last little note went in to Cyber Space.I love reading all the comments and chat and not forgetting the poems. Best Wishes to all from Patty.
(Hello Patty. for some unknown reason there is a lot of junk mail/Spam entering the site and some emails have become caught up in them and disappeared into cyber-space…MC)
Martin C,
Is that your sister getting ready for her wedding. ? now that Photo is a beautiful one. I still have a penny from the Grushie my penny is an English one with Queen Victoria on it ha ha . Better not lend it to JR he might throw it at Queen Elizabeth. I have my opinion on Royalty but I think there is a lot to be said for her Loyalty. Over to you Tony G. I hear a new poem all ready.ha ha.and no Tony G I was not around when Queen Victoria was around, the closest I got was to Princess Margaret. As sure My mammy was born in the Royal County. My roots are pure GOLD. Im very pleased with my Heritage.
Jo.
(Hello Jo, that’s my cousin getting married down in Sheriff Street…MC)
Hi all
Have you ever wondered about your old house in Cabra and what kind of family is living
there now? Do they have hooly’s and invite the neighbours in as we use to do.
It was good fun back then and there was always a good sing song to round the night off.
Our Cabra Home 28th June 2010
The house I spent my childhood in
Still stands there bold and strong
Though my parents have passed away
And new families have come along
They sleep in rooms where we slept
In those times when we were young
They will never know of our hooley’s then
When our neighbours they all sung
And when the parties came to an end
We all felt on a high
We always sang that Farwell song
Now is the hour that we will say goodbye
If the house could tell a story
It would tell of joy and tears
It would tell of happy moments
It would tell of loss and fears
It would tell about our parents
Who had harder lives then us?
It would tell how they faced up to life
And did all without a fuss
I hope the people living there
Live a life that’s trouble free
And the love we spread around that house
Is there and will always be.
Tony Gorman
We shall have family here from Ireland soon so Summer will be busy. Its good to read the updates. Hope all are well. The Weather here is fab at the moment. Im into the high 90s.Its nice out here in the Wild West. We did indeed feel like we had many a long hot summer in Cabra West when we were kids. I use to love sitting on the door step with a Summer drink. the ones we got from Turners and Melvins. Twas like a fizz bag in suze. Had a sugar kind of mix you just added water to it. twas better in a jam jar. tasted just right. My favouite one was the raspberry flavor. If you put it into a milk bottle it was of course much weaker but still went a long way to killing the thirst if you were heading off to the Phoenix park.we us to take all the short cuts to get to the park as quick as we could. We also minded tons of toddlers and babies in prams. The mammies trusted us all. Couldnt do that nowadays at all at all. Now that I think of it we were also very very young to be minding all them kids. Ill never forget the time one of the kids decided to jump into the duck pond.
Cheerio for now,
Jo.
Hello Veronica Farrell/Lynott, my pal Pardar Doyle Now Tony Doyle, lived in 245 carnough, the ma and da was Peter & Katie Doyle the taxi man. we must has passed each other for years back in from 1946 to 1971. jiz you had to hear the band practice in the front parlor. as the ma called it “”binka –bonka. the mom Katie doyle was katie Callen of 83 Drumcliffe rd everyone knew bridget or Patsy. i walked from Drumcliffe to Carnlough most every other day.well boys and girls snow is well gone and the hot,… hot sun is here. i had three other door shows last weekend, it takes a lot out of ya. love to all willie L
What makes GBS, or for that matter any of his acolites, such an expert? And if we are reduced to depending on the Independent for clarity as to where we stand, then we are a lost nation. The Queen is a figurehead and if she wishes to keep her head on a note, be it a fiver or anything larger, then let it be on € NOTE AND NOT A POUND!! Our president was elected, and our current Taoiseach was elected as a T.D and then selected to serve as Taoiseach by his co elected party members. No silver spoon in his mouth, even though he oft times sounds as though he has something larger in there. Give the man a fair break
Sean O’Callaghan
Jam session.
I recall the jam jars overflowing with Blackberry jam
The brothers playing guitars in a tin shed
My da made the Blackberry Jam
that we plastered on our bread.
We had treacle Toffee that looked like glass
Some thought it was like Led
we didnt care as we feasted
before it was time for bed.
Just a note from a shoe box
Jo.
hi martin great site i wrote to you a few months ago about
a book that was sent around most dublin homes in the early
90s i think it was. it was about dublin history but on the back page
there was a pic of a woman my nan holding my mum aged 3-4
on her lap in the THE OLD CABRA STEW HOUSE you said you think you might
have one of them books could you please see if you have as its the only
pic of my mum and nan together thank you very much
Irish Independent Newspaper 26th June 2010
George Bernard Shaw said the Engliah were a greedy race, but there was hope for them, while the Irish were a spiteful race, and there was no hope for them. How right he was. The queen is a citizen of the EU, she doesn’t need an invitation from an unelected Taoiseach or an unelected President in this politically corrupt republic.
James Rogers
Rosslare
Co Wexford
(Well done again Jimmy for hitting the headlines…MC)
Hi Veronica
I’m glad you liked the book, the kids would have had a bigger laugh if that picture was full length as our trousers were all tattered and torn from the things we got up to.
Tell your kids their dad is a story waiting to be told as there’s only one Jimmy Farrell.
I’m sure theres lots of people that you can link up with on this site.
Tell all I was asking for them
Take care Veronica
Tony
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Hi Jo
I hope there was non of what you said “skitters” in the pot as well as rinso it was like a witches potion
Cabra Aphrodisiac
First borrow the pot
To boil up th lot
Add Knickers with skitters
and elastic that flitters
Some Rinso for bubbles
This will add to your troubles
Sheeps head with eyes
Can be a surprise
Boiled bacon and cabbage
Now its time for a ravage
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Do you think this is why there was large families back in the old days? Was it all down to the Pot?
Tony
Shay the cabbage water didnt do us any harm either. However the mammies used bread soda to soften the cabbage but that took away all the vitamins outa the cabbage they also used the bread soda to soften the mushy peas. I feel really sorry for you that you got the booklax on top of all that cause all of the above ran the divil outa most people so Shay you musta been one tough fella to cope with all that.
Just kidding I better change the subject or Il be banned. Indeed Shay as Joan said we are all still alive.What ever we got to eat we were glad to have it at all. hunger was good sauce.I bet Tony Gorman would have a field day with the Booklax Im sure it would add a whole new meaning to Poetry in Motion ha ha .I really better get going Its a beautiful day. up to 98 degrees in my neck of the woods. Its Jo time today. Taking brisk walks and enjoying the site has been part of the healing process for me too. Its nice to have a little fun on the site &keep in touch with everyone.
Hope all are well. Oh nealry forgot Id love a signed copy of your Book Tony G. and regards to Michael too.I will arrange with my family to get more when they all see you next time ok ?
Cheerio for now.
Jo.
Hello to Mary Whyte. Hope you are well Mary. Hello to Joan. I have not seen any tennis this yr up to my eyes. Maybe when I come over we can have a game in the Layer. Ill make me own BATTTTT Joan. Joan I got a good laugh outa the yarn about the Rinso. I can just picture yer ma. Ah Joan the most that coulda happened was yiz woulda got the skittters also known as the runs.I better go now or Ill end up in trouble with Martin Coffey. Its bad enough talking about knickers but now he will think i have Verbal Diarhrea too. tho I do think he all ready knows that.
Over now to the Poets and Crusaders. Maybe Willie can write a song from the Big Apple.
Jo.
Hi Tony
Veronica Farrell here. Thanks for the book you sent, both myself and Jimmy really enjoyed it. The kids had a good laugh of the photo of Jimmy as a kid, especially his fisherman’s hat!! Hope all is well with you. Jimmy sends his best.
I want to say hi to anyone else on this who remembers me. I’m Veronica Farrell, was Lynott, from 241 Carnlough Road.
Best, Veronica
(Hello Veronica, great to hear from you…MC)
Tony mentioned the Starch I remember the Da giving out to the Ma putting too much in his Shirt Collar. Remember they use to come separate and then it was a search to find his Stud.
Jo ,you were on about the Corn Beef and Cabbage everyhing in the same Pot.
The Da used to drain off the Cabbage Waterand make us to drink a cupfull.
Jayus it was bottle green snd you could stand a spoon in it.
Weekends were a nightmare it was Brooklax on Sat and Cabbage Water on Sunday.
Well it keeps use healthy as the Ma used to say about the Brooklax (It makes you regular).
Maybe they had the right idea as today people are spending a fortune on Capsuls and Alterative Vitamins.
Hello Mary H T.Dont forget to get yer book now that ya got a little mention It was very nice of Tony G to give the site a mention. That was nice of you Tony.I bet many more people will not also get to know about the site through your book.So I hope you get to connect with many more old friends and make a few more new ones.Hello to Jim I often took a short cut through Cabra Grove too to get home.Hello to Maria hope you find your info too. Great that you have so much info as well Im sure there must be someone on here who could give you a hand. That would be lovley.Fun to see that Willie was the 1,000 Tho I know he is really one in a million.Hope the missus makes the aul coddle for you too.Mind you I doubt she has a knicker bocker glory pot like the ones yer mammy had down there on Drumcliffe.Will I cant get anyone to produce a decent rasher here they are all just them aul streaky ones. some of them are not even the real thing ha ha. Now mind you I like streaky ones as well but the good aul back or gammon or ham rasher cant be found any where in the USA. I have to go to the london Market to get some which by the way come all the way from England too. Martin C could you please tell me if the crooked house is still up near the Blackhorse Ave gate into the Phoenix Park please when ya pass that way again some day let me know if its still standing.I have a reason for asking. Thanks. Any of those aul cottages left up there at Blackhorse Ave at all at all I recall they use to have all those white washed walls too. ??? Have a party in the house here in a few hours I should be gone to bed. We have tons of company tomorrow.Oooops its allready tomorrow good night & good morning all, depends on where you are.
Cheerio all.
Jo.
Hi Jo
I’m really happy that you enjoyed the book and you got a laugh at parts of it as that’s what life is all about. Back when it all began my health was in a bad way and I didn’t think I would be around today to tell the tale so I thought I would leave something for my grandchildren to remember both me and my wife Geraldine by but I guess God didn’t want an old sod like me up there yet so he put me on the Cabra history website to annoy all you lovely people.
It gave me a new lease of life so I can help others that are in the same position as I was to be positive and not to give up.
I would be honoured to sign a book for you as it will be a good excuse to meet up with Patty in the Black Sheep for a drink the next time I go home.
I see that old pot has risen again and with rinso this time, you were lucky we had starch in everything which was a bit hard on parts.
I’m given that a little bit of thought.
Take care Jo
And Many Thanks
Tony
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Hi Shay
Like your posting mine also got lost in cyber space as I wrote to thank you for what you said about the book. It means a lot to me that it reaches out to everyone and they can see a little of themselves in some of the things I have written.
So Shay Thanks a lot
Tony
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Hi Martin
I’ll be in touch with you soon
Tony
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Jim
Sorry I mean Martins Second Book.
*A Time to Remember*
Sorry Martin had memory failure while writting.
SHAY
Jim Jackman
Welcome to the Forum I come from Annamoe Drive.
My Dad was the Postman for Cabra Grove in 50/60s.
Tommy Jordan you will see his Photo in *Martins Book* A Time of Innocence*
also photos in Forum *Photo Gallery.
Nice to see if you remember him.
Originally from Cabra Grove
Best wishes to All
Jim Jackman
(Hello JIm and welcome to the site…MC)
Hi ,
First of all, can I congratulate you on a wonderful website. I came across it whilst searching for a relative and found it very interesting. Which brings me to my reason for contacting you and it may be a long shot, but I thought it was at least worth a try. The cousin of my grandma and her husband, Florence and Edward Swinburn(e) lived at 128 Navan Road, Cabra in the 1950’s. I came across this information from the will of my great granddad that I tracked down recently which is dated 1952. Florence and Edward brought up Florence’s cousin’s son (my uncle) Gordon Swinburne. He was born Gordon Ellington in Prestwich, Manchester, England in December 1939, so he will be 70 now.
On my dad’s behalf, we have been trying to find Gordon. He and my dad were separated when he was very young and in recent years, my dad has found other family members, but has no luck finding Gordon. As you know so much about the area, I was just wondering if you have come across this family or know of anyone who might be able to provide some information. The only other info I have is that Florence and Edward Swinburn(e) died in 1970 and 1967 respectively and are buried in St Brigid’s Churchyard, Castleknock.
I would really appreciate any information you might have. Many thanks and I wish you every success with your website, it is a credit to you.
Regards,
Maria Adamson
Hello Willie
Congratulations on the Anniversary. Hello Tony G. Loved your book. My copy arrived today. My hubby ordered it From Barnes & Nobel. Ill have to order more for the Kids & Grand kids too. Im glad you used Author House they do a good job.Hope they worked well with you. Well done on the book. It does indeed touch the heartstrings.
I also got a few laughs. Im glad your Brohter Michael encouraged you to write. Twas well worth the read & all the work you put into it. Bet your family are proud of you too. Well done and many thanks.I bet everyone is proud of your accomplishment. incl’all the folks on this site too. The best of health to you too. Well done.
When you go to Dublin you better make sure to bring some signed copies with you too I bet you’ll have plenty of orders then too. You should arrange a book signing day in Waterstones and or Easons. or in Reids on the Cabra Rd im sure Martin Coffey would put in a word for you Maybe in theblack sheep haha. . Well I better get going have a weekend coming up. All the best to everyone. Tony G I hope everyone on the site gets your book too cause I totally roared laughing at some parts of it that I know will be of great interest to everyone on the site and will apply to many on the site too. Just thought Id give that bit a plug, I can just picture certain individuals laughing too when they get thier hands on your book haha. Those parts were a thumping good read and made me laugh and the rest was as you said yourself from your heart.
Take care.
Jo.
Sorry Boys and Girls Its me again. Martin would you ever think of the Cabra castle for a reunnion. I did a 50th wedding anniversary upstate NY this saturday. Someone saw my lic Plate and ask me if i’d ever heard of cabra castle, Martin I’m just thinking out loud. willie L
(Congratulations Willie, you are the 1,000th entry to the Cabra History.Com website this year…MC)
Well gang i’m 35 years married today. yes 35 years getting “”off and on”" in every sense of the word. How time flys boys and Girls, from 1973 with $75 dollars in the pocket, and the brother”" who was out of work” picking me up at Kennedy AirPort new york, we had no newark airport back then. anyway the car the bother had you could look down at the road, Jiz talk about the Flinstones, right there,….. go barney give is a push. By the way i’ve $100 today but that went on a dozen rose’s Ha. Jo I might get the coddle this weekend. I know what she will say,………. ya oul ”molly Coddle “right. My love to all, willie L
Hello Joan,
I think if the truth were known everyones Shoulder of Bacon or joint of Corned beef and Cabbage was cooked in the very same pot that the Passion killers were in.
I never ever saw that in my house I only ever saw the Tea Towels being boiled.
We were fortunate to have Tea Towels.Now Joan you thought I was going to say we were fortunate to have knickers.ha ha. The Mammy was fussy about the cups and saucers & plates being very clean. We were lucky to have a few decent cups & saucers & plates. The Plates were over the cooker on a plate rack.The cups on a Dresser.In our house one time we had assorted pets. One of whom also spent some time up on the same rack with the dinner plates. He was in a shoe BOX had to be kept warm. NO MARTIN COFFEY I dont have him under my bed with the rest of my 12 shoe boxes but his fame will soon appear in a best seller.Watch this space ha ha .
Meantime Hope all are well. Having fun with thefamily & our new arrival. Its amazing how our joys & our sorrows come so close together. We had one little Angel leave us & one arrive.Both of course are Angels. Life is trying to be kind to us just the same, we just have to embrace it. Thanks for your card Joan & your fun on this site too. Its fun for me too. I enjoy reading all the updates. My daughter was chuffed to hear from you. Thanks so much.Im dashing off again.
Mind the Rinso bet you didnt mind the stew & the bubbles & yes we all survived. Goodness knows what else our mammies put into our food to make it go further
maybe they did put the elastic from the knickers in too to stetch it a little father haha
Over to you now Tony G.
Regards to one & all
Jo.
A New Jersey Kiss.
Wacker Kavanaghs uncal had a bar in New Jerse, he was just back from a holiday with his family, He was wearing tight demin jeans and jacket, Jays i said, they would be great outfits fot the band, we had a five piece band, rock n roll, what else.
Wacker said, the uncal said uf we could make it over he would give ys a few gigs in his pub, feck off, your spoofing us, straight up he said, he would give us a few gigs, well the excitement from the rest of us, hey were going to America, yeah, we have a few gigs over there, that got the mots, no bother.
Three months later we arrived, The Black kelts were in town, ready to Rock n Roll.
I was surprise, the bar was chock a block for our first night, we were flying, i was doing my best Elvis, Well that’s alright mamma. I saw her sitting at the bar, alone, her eyes held mine, there was something very familer about her? at the end of the first bracket, i made a bee line for her, nice singing she said, can i shout you a drink, i asked in my best Dublin accent, vodka and white she said, got a her drink and small beer for me, the barman gave me a strange look, what’s wrong with your man i asked, he’s a goo on him that would frighten a nun at a novena, you diden’t give him a tip she said, i called him over, gave him a tip, Red Freddy in the 3;30.
She laughted, said i was funny, asked if i could see her home after the gig, sure she replied.
We strolled hand in hand towards Oxford Village? i was staying in a motel there wqith the lads, we kissed a few tims then we strolled along, me giving her my best Dean Martin, Kiss kissme say you miss miss me ,take me in your arms and make my life perfection. i still had a feeling, i knew this girl from somewhere, strange, we arrived at her apartment, small and neat, she went into the kitchen to make some coffee, we sipped our coffee and shared a kiss, would you like an irish coffee, she asked! i said, i’m not a drinker but i’ll have one, she dissapeared, returning with the coffees, she sipped hers leaving a smear of cream on her upper lip, she leaned over a brushed my lips, will you stay the night she whispered, sure i saidm trying to be mr Cool, i’ll be back she left the room, i had a goosey gander around the room, my eyes set on a photo, i was shocked, this cant be i said to myself.
She returned wearing a long satin dressing gown, she put her arms around me and tried to kiss me, i spootted the tattoo on the top of her left breast, noce tattoo, i said, it a celtic symbol she said, my grandfather was from Dublin, she tried to kiss me then, i pulled back, what’s wrong she said, tell me a bit about your grandfather i asked, He was from Dublis, he was a tailor, his daughter marrid dad, who is a rancher in Montana, did he live in Philadelphia i asked? she she said.
Well do you see that photo, is that your mum, yes she said, well i said, she is the spitting image of my ma, her father went to America. Philadelhpia, never to be heard of again, your mum and my ma are sisters, we are first cousins. really she said. I slipped on my jacket to leave, she said do you have to go, i said best i do.
I left her apartment, feeling a bit bewildered, hailed a cab, gave him the address, he gabbed on and on, jays i thought the last thing i need is a New Jersey gabby cabbie, he pulled up at the motel, six bucks he said, i paid him and gave him a tip, Night Loser in the 1:30.
As i walked to my door, i heard a cab door slam, i looked around, spotted a pretty girl, helllo i said, she smiled, then said, i seen you singing in Kavanaghs bar tonight, right i said, fancy a nightcap she said, ok,i said, but mind if i ask you a question, no she replied, does your grandfather come from Dublin, no she laughted, he was Polish, that’s ok i said, i walked through her door with the Johnny Ray song buzzing in my head, It was a night oh what a night it was, it really was such a night.
jimmy Rogers. some of this story is true, i wont say what.
Hi Jo Loved the way you said about the pot and the knickers my mother was making a stew once because we where all around her she put a box of rinso in the pot instead of soup wash it out put it back on again as she could not afford another one and what do you know Jo we are all still alive.
Joan.
John Gormely, the pretend minister for heritage and local government, Joan Burton td. office on cabra road Davdv Norris, senator, Christy Burke, Liz McManus labour td, The Lord Mayor and a few more, all to busy to give 5 minutes to the Bogies, i wonder were they grew up?
Got a reply from Eamonn Dunphy, was hoping to get some air time on his show.
Joe Higgins, socalist party European Parliment, who else can i sent my poem to?
Tony, God and the hero’s left this politicial corrupt country years ago, never to return.
WE were left with the gobeen men and their greedy mates.
Poor Ireland, she has been well served by her traitors, past and present.
I always shake my head in disbelife when a politician dies, they become the greatest person that ever walked the face of the earth, a god fearing person, who put their country before everything else? if you believe that, you’ll believe not only that pigs can fly but they deliver yout mail too by pigs ass delivery.
The senate was closed down here for a week, so a bunch of the galahs could go on an all expensive golf trip to Turkey, the leader, said he gave up his weekend to go on the trip. Some where in Offaly a village has lost its idiot, now hiding out in Dublin disguised as a prime minister or Tea -shock, no one told him anything, he heard nothing, saw nothing and knew nothing, there must be a poem or song there .
[The Tea-Shock woke up one day, said he had nothing to say, no one told him anything, to tell the truth, he's a bit of a ding. He gave tax breaks then gave some more, to his greedy developers, who built houses and flats galore.
Money money to everyone, the party on, just have some fun.
Sodam and Gormorra was in the ha'penny place, Berties New Jerusulan was moving at breath taking pace.
Up to Galway to a certain tent, a brown envelope or two, you were received with grace. A tip on a horse, it was a sure win, walk away with a brown envelope with a smug grin.
But the whole party ended with a bang, betrayed by a politicial gang.
Depression -recession gripped us by the throth, nothing left to do but catch the boat.
Our political leaders dont give a piddle, they are still on the high diddle diddle.
No shame no disgrace, they carry on, they control the place.
So goodbye to all those poor souls who once more overseas must rove.
In search of a job to buy a loaf of bread, good bye to Ireland, she is stone dead.]
Jimmy Rogers
Hello Madge
so nice to see your update. I knew you would relate to the Sroey family. Thats great. Hope all the O’Callaghan clan are all well. Thanks J R for being a great crusader for the Bogies. Nice poem TonY G.
Willie Lynch make sure the missus cooks some pigs cheek or pigs feet for ya. too. Plenty of salt to keep ya on the H2O then ya wont be so tipsy & be getting any kind of tickets ha ha. Over to you Willie. No getting Lynched in New york.Shay & Eugene hello too. Them horses left plenty of manure on our Rd shay & many a mammy shoveled it up to put on thier Roses. Especially the women who lived close to the Bus stops. I suppose it helped in a way then the 22 would splatter it further when the aul horse was gone.
Ok enough about pigs & Horses I might get foot & mouth tho some of you all ready think Ive plenty of that too. I think this is my exit now
Bye for now places to go people to see 2 more family events coming up. On the Rd again. Byeeeeeeee.
Jo.
From Madge O’Callaghan
Hi Martin,
It’s been a long time since I was in touch – when our Danny died in April of 2009 it knocked the stuffing out of me. Thank you to all who expressed their condolences and good wishes.
I just noticed a posting from Noel Carmody. He mentioned Frank Storey who was reared on Clonliffe Road. Frank married my eldest sister Angela, and Noel’s sister Eileen Carmody made the bridesmaids dresses for her wedding and also a beautiful little flower-girls dress for me! I remember going out with Angela on the bus to Carmodys’ house in Raheny – I was about 9 years old!
Frank Storey worked in the family business, Storeys of Moore Street, until the corporation put a cumpulsory purchase order on it. They sold leather goods – school bags, suitcases, purses and wallets, and later on shoes. It was at the Parnell Street end of Moore Street – I think there’s a Lidl or Jury’s hotel on the site now – an obvious need of the corporation of the day!
My mother died in 1960 and Frank was very good to all of the O’Callaghan children in his day. He lives in Kinsealy with his wife and family. He has four adult children and a number of grandchildren.
All good wishes to all on the site.
Regards,
Madge O’Callaghan
(Madge I still have a photo belonging to you that I need to give back to you…MC)
(Shay I caught this one heading off into Cyber Space and caught it just in time. What a great story…..MC)
Hi Eugene
Nice to see you got rid of he Cough,I think it was visiting all those Churches in
Florence. Jayus goes to show what a few Hail Marys can do for yea,for my sins Im helping a few Black Babies in India.
Nice to hear the sisters problems have been ironed out,making a Will seems to be the trick . But I guess for many of us its always something we put off.
Well I have received Tonys Book of Poems but I want to take my time reading it ,its very well put together and has a Poem for every occasion.
It has a lot of familar storys about us all going up in Cabra West and Cabra,Im sure you will enjoy it.
Martin like the new photo of the Merville Diaries, you asked for stories from those who worked there. Well does it count for all the boys from Cabra who walked the backroads in the dark to wait outside the gates at 5.30am.
It was great helping the Fella sometimes he let you drive the Horse,as the years passed they had the Electric Motor with the button on the floor.
But it was never as much fun as with the Horses,that old Horse knew every road and even knew where the next stop was. I remember once the Horse wanted to spend a penny (So to Speak) the milkman knew and he told me he dropped a sixpence between the shafts and would I pick it up. Well you can guess what happened it Splashed everywhere and caught me in the face. He thought it was very funny ,think was it was quite a few roads away from our house. I never got caught out again. I believe the Milkmen do it on the New Lads who came on the rounds.
I remember in the very bad Winters they used to put Rags on the Horses Hoofs to stop the slipping.
Most of us only helped out to get the pints of milk, remember the Cardboard Tops on the bottles it was great to lick the cream off top. The Birds were very clever in lifting the tops off,then they brought out the sealed top so no more cream.
Ah well thats enough of my day dreaming so all the best to everyone.
GET TONYS BOOK.
SHAY
An Irish Dream 8th June 2010
I seen the news from the Irish shores
That the countries in a mess
It’s caused by all the bureaucrats
Who think that they know best?
They waste the money the people paid
From all their hard earned tax
On changing names of places
And erecting memorial plaques
It’s time they got their priorities right
And saved all the money that’s there
And use it to put the economy right
And help the people out of despair
It takes but one to change it all
And be a people’s man
And lead us back to prosperity
In any way he can
And maybe then we’d see some hope
For jobs for all the young
And once again a hero born
And new ballads to be sung
Tony Gorman
Jo thanks for the oul coddle. i’ll ask the boss “‘wife “to make it for me. It would be so good to see it sunday morning, after the carmelites nuns mass, its only a very small church just like the old tin one. fits about 30 people, you know i can into this world on the tail end of that tin church, but i still remember it. Good on ya Jimmy R, were proud of ya lad. willie L
Oh MC love the photo of the Merville dairy. Its exactly as I remember it. Many a time I passed that way too. I can still hear the echos of the clip clop & the sound of each neighbours gate too. The clank a you say of the bottles & I know any milk man we had was totally on time very friendly & Matty was the one that came our way even through the 2nd generation of kids growing up there. Very nice of the Cragies to let you have that snap. I have a photo of one of my kids in the old Cragie House. Her first time to meet santa at a Party. The stair case in that old house was my favourite & so was the Kitchen it was lovley. I had a few scares in the old days going up that old Finglas Rd too.However always got home safely in the end. I for one really do know that the Dairy was indeed a big part of our house & our memories. We all collected bottle tops too. Gosh I wonder how many kids did that too. For some reason or other it was something that was done in school or for fun to make crafts & decorations at Christmas. Well thanks for that little trip down memory lane that was nice.
Jo
What ever happened to my input on Monday and Tuesday.
It was there last night but now somewhere in Cyber Space.
A good aul Cabra West Coddle.
1 lb of Sausages.
1/2 lb of good streaky rashers
1 huge big onion /more if desired.
1 lb of Carrots/ ” ” ”
Sprig or Parsley and Thyme.
5 lbs of spuds.
Find a good big pot make sure its not the one that was used to wash all the knickers in. peel and wash all the above veggies Chop the onion slice the carrots & cut the spuds too. Add Parsley & thyme & salt & pepper. Add the sausages & cut up the rashers and add them too. Cover the lot with water bring to boil & simmer till all is cooked & soft. Best served with a few door step slices of turn over. Then off yiz all go to the bogies then when yiz get home have a good read of Tony Gormans best seller.
Jo.
(Well Jo, now you’re suckin’ diesel. That’s the cure-all for coughs, colds, snotty noses and hungry kids…MC)
hi all . its good to know its still called the bogies. my friends and my self had lot of great times there. we played hand ball there lot of the times .it still a great park to this day.. i pass it prob once a month and must stop and have a walk around it. as i drive pass they have a hedge all along the rails so i just fly bye not even stopping to see in side. my brother in law a gaa referee and does a lot there. the family home was only five min walk from there carnlough road.carnlough road has over six hundred houses on it from one end of cabra west to cabra road.and i lived in 611. when i live there we had a van and not a sight of a car on any roads my dad could park it any where. now there two to tree cars out side every ones house and its a battle to park out side your own house .that i could not cope with but i think were better off with our memory of cabra west of long a go. terry
Coming up for Air today and taking a brisk walk. The visitors are all gone having had a good time at the pool the BBQ the wedding the birthdays & the divil knows what. A full and busy weekend. Life has a way of still going on even tho’ we have things that come and go.Hello to Martin & Carloine in OZ & Liam & anyone else on the site in OZ greetings to one and all. Nice to hear that aul cough is gone Eugene I think we all went to that aul clinic on Quarry Rd too. Dreadful dreary aul place however it did its job.I think the Homestead did more business than the clinic. The grand like wise and the Juke box in the chipper too.Was that chipper ever called the cosy Cafe ???? that popped into my head just right now ??.Now getting ready for a new baby event too. Happy Fathers day to all the Dads out there this month too.When we were kids we were allowed to walk around the block when we were trusted with a little more distance. We were allowed to go to the corner if it was up the Rd if we went down the Rd it was to the Blind mans shop & no further. then as we got older we could walk around the block or go on yer bike around the block which was from the Middle of Carnlough down the layer past the aul clinic past the grand the home stead & back around pass the rail way and back on to the lower end of Carnlough & back home again only a few small Rds to cross at the old soldiers houses & the small cross at the Grand so we never had too much traffic anyway. Then we were allowed to go all the way to the 17 shops Reids etc sure before we knew it we were all the way to what we called FIZZZZ BRE. Phibsboro or is it Phibsborough ha ha Oh no I think I hear a poem or a spelling contest coming whats worse I can see the teachers ruler too coming for the knuckles Im outa here cheerio all
Jo.
I polished up my poem re- The Bogies, sent it off tro Eamonn Dunphy, The Lord mayor, Joan Burton labour td, the socalist party and the EU parliament.
The battle for the Bogies is on now for young and old, this has become a passion to me. No shiny arses are going to rob my memories or spit iun my face.
Jimmy Rogers.
how come theres nothing about the mater dai youth club
(That’s a good question Joe, I’ve asked several old members to tell me about it but none of them came forward. I am however in touch on a regular basis with Fr. Ivan Tonge who I believe was involved with that club…MC)
To Tony,
I have a lot of great memories of the BOGIES. no matter what they think they can rename it, it will always be the BOGIES!!
Caroline Mc Donagh (Brennan)
(Well put Caroline, Seant email address on the way…MC)
Hi seant
Yes!! it is a pity, as I live at the lower end of the Blue mountains I love it, nice to hear that you are going back in September I hope you have a great time. I am hoping to get there early in the new year, will see how things go. I will e-mail you. I will be in Melbourne in July as I am going whale watching with my sister Marian, so I will see how that goes.. I will be in touch.
Regards Caroline.
Sorry Tony.
I forgot to say ,Great poetry .Will look for your book in Easons When i am there.
Hello To All. Hope everything is Well .I have been looking in from time just to see how the Cabra West gang is getting on . Lot of travelling going on ,By the looks of it . That was a long way to go for a cup of tea Martin. I would have made you one for nothing. However the photos are very good,and I am glad you had a good time. Hope all is well with you and yours. We have just come back from Florence,and it is a lovely city.It was well worth the visit ,just to see the Churchs leaves you breathless .{I must be getting old ,looking at churchs and such buildings}But there are no fish and chip shops,and no kiss me quick hats. Well Jo,I never did get to Dublin to try out that chesty cough cure,but I am going on the 1st of July for a few days.The only thing is ,the cough has gone {it must have got scared and ran away}just reading about it. That has just reminded me of a clinic down Fassaugh Rd end of Quarry Rd that my Mother used to take me when I was about 6 yrs old.I wonder what happened to it.Maybe its some sort of a take away now. Well Shay I hope you and your family are keeping good,and rolling in money, {As usual} Ha Ha. We have got the green light to put the stone on my sisters grave ,and have got a Priest to bless it. They took their time over here sorting out her estate.Not that she had a lot to sort out,but its done now. I fly in early thursday morn,and out again early on sat morn. On a Friday eve we are going to to listen to a band called Diarmuid O Leary and the Bairds in The G.A.A club in Mullhubbard in Fingal near Blancherstown. Havent got a clue where it is ,but I am sure we will find it.If Noel wants a fare from the airport to Cassidys in Cavendish Row,and back again, Its there for him. Once again ,my best to you and yours. Well I need to have a bath,{its that time of year again} so I will shut up now.My best to all.Eugene.
(Hello Eugene, that clinic is still there on the corner of Quarry Road. That’s where we all got the sugar lumps from…MC)
My kids say da, tell us one more time, about when you were young and in your prime.
The way that you met ma and all the things ya saw and tell us all the things you use to do.
So i close my eyes and roll the years away andf everything is as clear as yesterday.
For how could i forget, the summer that we met, it was Dublin Town in 1962.
All our days were sunny all our skies were blue, in Dublin Town in 1962.
WE clombed the hill of Howth and down again, walked home from the pillar in the rain.
We courted in the park, were the lights glowed in the dark, danced at Clerys and the Metropole till twoWe crossed the Ha’penny bridge at evening tide.
It felt so good to have you by my side, we watched the mail boat sail.
News boys cried herald and mail, in Dublin Town in 1962.
All our days were merry all our skies were blue, in Dublin Town in 1962
Like many more we kissed it all goodbye, sailed away to give our luck a try.
In this land across the sea, thats been good to you and me.
Were our children play like we once use to do.
Well my kids say da that’s really quite a tale, we can see you have the spirit of the gael.
And we know there’s no regret and we’re very glad you met, in Dublin Town in 1962.
repeat chorus.
Jimmy Rogers. Written by a bus driver, i was told, i sing it everywhere i go, enjoy everybody
Hi All my Family and Friends,I enjoyed a lovely read today.Hi Jo I still love hurling and Camogie fun times had up in the Bogies it will always be the Bogies to me.Have a lovely weekend everyone no rest for the wicked im working tonight.Bye all Patty.
Thinking back to yestreday and the memories that with me did stay.
Growing up in Cabra West, like Tina Turner, was simpley the best. In the woods beside the school we’de play, are you going to the Bogies, someone would say.In a few months time came into view, a playing field, green and new. Hurling, football a handball alley or two, the Bogies belonged to me and you.
But like many more i sailed away,no work for us, we coulden’t stay.
Memories of days gone by, sometime brings tears to my eyes. For day that use to be, no longer a part of me.
The years went fast, time does fly, to Australia, i said goodby.
I landed in Dublin in a dream, thinking of my field of green.
I journeyed up to Cabra West, to walk on the Bogies as a guest.
Shock, horror, greeted me, the Bogies had ceased to be.
A name change had taken place, i thought it was a disgrace. With a heart felt anger, i let out a roar , the Bogies name i would fight to restore. Dublin corporation, councillors, lord mayors and T.D’s none of them paid any heed.
The Bogies, did i hear you say? no such place out that way.
Run along you silly old fool, you’re a nobody, it’s we who rule.
We named it after a man from Rome, over it his helicopter had flown.
You’re a nobody, you’re needer heard or seen,we can do as we wish, with that field of green.
What happens next, remains to be seen but those in power wont fight clean.
So i curse those Eejits who shattered my dream, i will fight to regain my field of green.
The traitors wont win the day, the Bogies are the Bogies and will remain that way.
Jimmy Rogers.
Hello to one & all.
Back in my own place to greet 10 guests today. Theres a wedding and Birthdays which means tons of play.An eventuful filled week behind us. Nice to read all the updates. Best wishes to J R with the Bogies Ill be digging out some BOGEY memories of sprots events from my shoe boxes. J R did you know the best Camogie was played by some Cabra West girls in the BOGIES. Wheres me Hurl when I need it. Patty you got any HUrls left.????? Tony G looking forward to getting your Book. Be sure to give Patty a signed copy for me too Ill be over to pick it up some time.Ill be ordering some for my family.They’ll make lovley pressies for the kids & grandkids. Keep the Cabra West roots alive.
M C hope you are well too. Hello to all my family & to all on the site. Liam I have good freinds in Sydney too they love thier Blue Mountains. Id love to see them too.
Still need to get some Quiet & some Tranquility ha ha. Got some t’is never enough.
M C I have never had a parking ticket in my life. When anyone tried to issue one I always asked them whos your supervisor please so I can validate we both know this machine doesnt work. Ok, I better get going.So all Hail to the Bogies & all the aul Fogies. Keep the poems coming Lads. Hello Shay Those Old Bogie trains sure did supply tons of steel wheels & Ball bearings for all the lads & thier orange box Trollies. All the best to one and all.
Jo.
thankyou for your kind words Joe. unfortunately many of the smith past away far to young. i was back in Cabra in April last year 09 for my dads funeral Mick. Had the funeral at Fassauagh Funeral Palour beside Fassauagh house. Funeral Mass at Precious Blood. Dad buried at old side of glassnevin beside Brendon. Yes it is a small world Jo great to remember old memories from Cabra and having so many distance relatives in USA.
Regards Martin and family from Oz
shay J, this man was migic. *Dublin Town in 1962.* Dermot O*Brien, oh man what a musician, Dermot and i talk for hours , on cruises / beaches/mountain festival & dances. he was an outstanding man and husband. when i was a kid i watched Dermot O’B and the clubmen ON BLACK & WHITE TV. and i did my dating on Killiney hill ha. a long way from cabra but love can take ta anywhere in the world. Dermot also wrote a lots more songs and also produced great albums for other people Like ”the Fury’s etc.
Tony G, you and jimmy R put me to shame with your talent. i have a wedding tonight Up NY state a bit. Jiz i don’t think i’ll take the check,….. Jokin O/C. post are nice reading thanks again. willie L
Tony, spot on, could you send that poem to the Lord Mayor Dublin.
I just sent her an e-mail telling her she was a waste of space.
Give the Bogies back to us, must get a t-shirt made up, remember the Bogies., will i ever foget them.
Thanks Tony, you’re magic.
I have some of my muso mates coming over, from Oz they are touring with a show, asked me if i could stage it in the harbour, i’m halfway to organising it now,,, hope Michael and Nell come down for it.
For those who wish to know what it’s like down in the harbour, i’v nicked named Green Acres, all the chracters are here, haven’t seen Arnold the pig yet, but i know he’s around.
Jimmy Rogers
Our Sporting Green 1st June 2010
What kind of fool or jester
Do we have here in our myths?
What bureaucrat would venture
To do a deed like this
For the Bogies were our field of play
From a happy youthful sporting day
So their changing names can only mean
More costs in recession for those fields of green
And they venture into dangerous land
For their re-election or “not” will be by our command
So leave our sacred patch of green
With the name that’s known and has always been
Part of the life of us old fogies
To watch our grandchildren play
In the place we know
As our Cabra Bogies
Tony Gorman
(Tony this should go down as the Cabra West national anthem…MC)
When i first stepped on to the stage of life, i’d a black mark on my soul.
I was responsible for my parents sins, over which I had no control.
Then some words from a good book were hammered into my head.
If you dont do this, if you dont do that, you’ll go straight to hell when you are dead.
Horror stories I had heard, kept me awake all night.
But the sermons from the preacher, would give old Nick himself a fright.
How can a young mind develope, when it’s restricted by some many rules.
I think it’s all part of a master plan, to keep us all illiterit fools.
Legislation passed by men, try to control the thoughts in my mind.
But freedom is a way of life and I’ll fight big brothers kind.
If you think you’re right my friend, now the light you’ve come to see.
Keep it to yourself my friend and preach not your way to me.
For I’ve searched the heavens, day and night and never once seen superman.
So I’ll go on believing, I’m just a part of natures plan.
Jimmy Rogers.
(Well done Jimmy, this piece speaks volumes. There’s nothing like an ould bit of over zealous religion to put us in ‘our place’…MC)
Sorry That Track is *Dublin Town in 1962.* Dermot O*Brien
I have just found a Wonderfull Song by Dermot O*Brien called Dublin in 1962.
I guess it will be familar to a lot of you,but to those (like me) who never heard it give it a listen.
On another point as Martin has informed us that Tony Gormans Book of Poems is avaiable.
I have just ordered it today and its a bargain at £5.80 plus postage £3.25p.
Im sure many like me have enjoyed *Tonys contributions to this Forum,so I look forward to receiving the Book.
Good Luck to you Tony ,may it make you a fortune,if its half as good as you past scripplings that will be great.
All the Best ….Shay.
PS, *EUGENE *you can buy it at Easons when you get home.
(Sing up Shay, we can’t hear you…MC)
I love it Jimmmy R your magic man,
Wrote this piece and sent it off to Mary Hafin, minister for tourist, i never recieved a reply.
I tell ya jim it was sad to read, bring a tear.
Shay J, i never knew about the name bogies.it was just there when i grow up bron 46, well to be honest i never grow up not yet anyway, but shay thats A great story. I also remeber the trollies and the buses coming, what luck we had. what about the winter ice slides, that was NO stop also.
Martin i can not beliave its that much to park a car, my jizzez. But i can tell Ya,…every goverment has those kind a parking machines, “”" where did the money go :: “‘did you see it $$,….. No not meeee”??. just saying Hello to all. stay well, willie L.
listen to this. A dad asked the son what do you want to be when you grow up, the boy said dad,… i want to be a musician, Dad replied son ‘ya can’t have it both ways. it’s very true,… i’m living pr. bye for now
(Willie, I was caught again with one of those friggin ‘out of order’ parking machines on Berkley Road. All I wanted to do was visit my Aunt in the Mater hospital. But true to form the Cabra West blood won the day. Dublin Corpo are sending me out a cheque. I’ll post a copy of it on the site…MC)
Hi Martin I love your school photo cute.To Tony Im sure you are very proud of your book of poems well done.We will have a little get together when you come back to Dublin my girls Tania and Trisha Joan and maybe Martin might be able to come too the more the merrier.Hi to all on the site Bye for now Patty.
(Hello Patty, yes we’ll have to wet the baby’s head for Tony and his book. Oh and don’t forget you’re dancing shoes…MC)
To Martin in OZ with the Mulvey Smith familiy Tree. we remember your Granny & Granda well. & all your Aunties & Uncles too. We know the Smith fam was/is huge.We know many have passed away & will be remembered by all our fam. Our sister in Law is Ada.
Mrs Smith always bid us good day or hello or a chat passing our way. she would head off to the shops daily in all Seasons and in all weathers.Mr Smith always nodded his head his way of saying hello. Im not sure if all the names right. But recall Harry Mikey jimmy Philly Frankie John Brendan Carloine Kathleen
Marie Ada Jean Ann maybe there was more but they are the ones remembered. We know sadly many have passed away. Our children are cousins to your cousins small world again. 4 generations later. theres even a 5th generation now too. How time flies. Best wishes to you &yours in Australia.
O’Neill families. USA.
C/O Jo’s address.
Hello Caroline
Pity I didn’t know you lived in Sydney. I was up there 3 weeks ago in the blue mountains. Sure we can meet up in Melbourne. Yes I did know about Syl and I spoke to his wife Alice after the funeral. I am going to be in Dublin in Sept and will try to meet up with as many members as I can. In the meantime you can get my email address from Martin.
Liam
Shay, you could send that piece to the Lord Mayor, what ewver you do dont ask the CIE about the 22 and 22a, no such number buses ever existed, hell even West Cabra diden’t exist, we really lived in in Dunsink Lane, in tents, i still have the billy can we boiled our tea in.
Ah yes dont you just love those corporation types, all they do is polish the seat of their chair with their arse.
Sure aren’t they the same vandles who destroyed Essex Quay, Viking site.
Jimmy Rogers
Jimmy Re The Bogies.
Sure didnt you know that it only *Gobshites* that are working in Government Departments. That fella in the Corporation was probably from the South Side or even the *Country* so he knew nothing of Cabra West.
It was us Kids who named it the Bogies because thats were the old Railway Bogies emptied the soil to make the field.
. Our gang use to play Cowboys amonst the Wagons and if I remember we got the *Ball Bearings for Marbles,sometimes even the steel wheels for our trollies.
We also used to get them from the carrages at Broombridge Station.
One fella on our road had a trolly with a Car Seat attatched we use to push him down *Dumanus Road Hill starting by the *Tech. Many is the time we nearly ran into the 22 Bus coming down Fassaugh Av.
Oh Sorry I got carried away thinking about playing on the Bogies and the thinks that came from there.
Finally what did expect from a Corporation that took the *WEST out of *CABRA*.
Young Gobshites the lot of them who want to change History.
Hi Martin
Thank’s a lot for all your help.
WIthout the site and all the wonderful people on it I would have been lost for company when I had to isolate myself during my hospital treatment.
If I missed out any of your names in the book please forgive me as my aim was to Thank everyone that was on the site at the time.
So again
Many Thanks
Tony
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Willie
I’m honoured that my dancing poem has gone so far, I hope the people you sent it to liked it
Thanks again Willie
Tony
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June
Jo led me to believe you were a rocker but as long as you liked the verse I’m happy
Patty
No problem with a signed book, it will cost you a drink in the Black Sheep next time I go over and you’ll have to sign my copy.
Jo
Thanks a lot for all your encouragement as you an inspiration to all on the site.
You should write a book yourself, now that would be a best seller.
To the three lovely Lassies from Cabra
God Bless
Tony
Tony!
Maybe you could write a poem about the Bogies that never was, we seek it here we seek it there, we seek the Bogies everywhere. You can send it to the Lord Mayor, mind you she hasen’t go a clue were West Cabra is and either does the female councillor who is suppose to represent it, probley thinks it’s in Disneyland., maybe we should send her there, she could play with Mickey Mouse till she’s blue in the face./
Jimmy Rogers
Hi Liam,
Yes I do remember Rita and she was indeed a great cook just like her Mother was.
You must know My dad Dinny Brennan ( Dennis) When I was growning up we use to have a band in our garage and he use to do the Black and White minstrals show’s.. and a lot of others, fun days I was very young then maybe about three or so..I am not sure if you are aware that Sly has passed away not so long ago.. I am living in Sydney and go up and down to Melbourne a lot. We should meet up the next time I am there if its ok. I will send you my e-mail if you wish?
The Carruths and the Brennan Family where like one. They where a great Couple. I have so many great memories with then.
Caroline.
Wrote this piece and sent it off to Mary Hafin, minister for tourist, i never recieved a reply.
Oh Mary This country is an ugly sight, imported beggers are begging by day and by night.
But they only do the begging, Irish beggers wont do, sure you’re even importing disable ones too.
While walking down O’Connell Street, i did spy, Berties Tower of Babylon, reaching up to the sky.
While standing at the base, i did lend an ear, but not one Dublin accent did i hear.
Went into a pub, to have me a jar, i thought i was i a Shanghi bar.
Chines barmen, Chinese staff on the floor, oh Mary i nearly broke my neck dashing for the door.
The whole counrty side, is one rubbish tip, you’re going to need one hell of a skip.
The councils cant clean up, they say they are broke, 50 billion for Anglo.
That’s one very expensive Irish joke.
If you walk through the city, by day or by night, not one copper will come into your sight.
Drug dealers, call girls and Roma beggers galore, i tell you Dear Mary, i cant take anymore.
Jimmy Rogers.
Hi Tony, Thank you for my poem it was ace. I was a Mod in the Sixties and that coat was a Prize- Possession. Everyone wanted it because it was cool. I guess I stood out in it ha ha. Hope to find your book of poems soon. Hope your all well on the site. Bye for now. June x
Just popping in to say Congratulations to Tony G. Well done great to see you are a best seller all ready. Bet the orders are coming in like wildfire.Love it. Im still on the Rd. Just got a chance to check email. Took a peek at the site. Heading further South this weekend.Have to dash wont be any internet where Im heading.Just had to pop in to say hello & congratulations.The Log cabin wont have any internet. Its time for Tranquility. Peace & quiet with the hubby.
Bye for now
Jo
Hi Gillian Have been away just seen you on site which is great i have been on the site for a while now told your dad about it early on i did speak about him on site and his love of Elvis who in my book took him off to a tee .but nobody seem to know the poor mcgraths in cabra ha ha, but having said that i am in touch with a lot of people now on site which is great. Have a great time looking through the site.
By for now Joan (mcgrath)
The Bogies, i’m not involving anyone in this blue i’m having with the Mayor and corporation. The latest, The was never a complex called the Bogies, no such place was ever named or existed? they refer to it as the complex on Nephin Road, the Bogies was there before Nephine road was even built, we had to use the lane from Rathoath Rd, the one the headless horseman rode down every night. They only decided to name this complex in 1979? A person from Rome landed there, so they decided to name it after him, I asked ,why diden’t you rename the Phoenix Park after him? The letter from the corporation ended, remember they said there is no place called the Bogies, the complex is still know as The Bogies? despite the name change. I seem to remember when the complex opened, there was a sign inside the gate on Rathoath Rd,[ The Bogies ] You tell me.
Jimmy Rogers.
(Jimmy, three months ago I put 6 euro into a parking meter (Almost 3 euro per hour to park) only to discover that it was out of order. I couldn’t get my money out of the machine. Phoned Dublin City Council. Fobbed off to some outer space department via email…MC)
Congratulations to Tony I would like to buy a signed copy too.Well done Jimmy I love your Poems are you thinking of publishing them.Hi June what do you think of the poem about your rocker coat I think its fab.Hi Martin my Family and all on the site.Just popped in and enjoyed a lovely read.Bye all Patty.
HI, someone here mentioned a Mary L’Alouette in Cabra, I am trying to trace a family for a patient of mine from Cavan with the same same name. She doesnt know anything about where her family are from and has no brothers/sisters of ehr own and is now 89 yrs old. Lovely dot and all we want is to find out the history of the name if we can track someone with the same down. Hope someone can help
Ellie
hi martin smith
des o neill hear,ex carnlough rd, my brother kieran is married to
mrs smiths gran daughter ada jones;i played football whit robbie
and john mulvey,i was friends with philip and john ,jimmy smith;
there was miky rip, and harry rip,great to have you on the
site, hello to all in aus uk usa,hi to al my family.
hi jo, just 5 weeks and mary and i will be over
for holliday xxx des co clare
[ Elizabeth H.
I met her one morning, she was standing in the rain,
she looked twice her eighteen years, i could tell she was in pain.
She diden't smell to sweetly, she diden't look to clean,
she was lost in limbo, that world of in between.
I looked into her brown eyes but death was all i seen.
She asked me for a dollar, to see her through the day,
she had another week to wait, to get her next dole pay.
There's no future for this street kid, no promise will she keep.
In the back streets of Fremantle, this street kid has to sleep.
Mr please mr, give me a dollar or two, if you make it ten, i'll turn it on for you.
I can still turn a good trick, i have to get some money, i have to get a fix.
Is there no one who can help you, i quitley said to her,
she shook her head a little and answered with a slur.
My mum and dad, dont want me, my friends just pass me buy,
my soul has gone to hell, it's waiting there for me to die.
There's no future for this street kid, no promise did she keep,
in a back street of Fremantle, she over dosed last week.
Jimmy Rogers.
To Caroline Brennan
Its Liam here, (Alias, Sean)
I was Syl Carruths best mate From 1956. They had a band called the Martello Quartet and played all over the place. Including Finbars hall. All the members where Carruths. Syl played the fiddle. I used to rehearse the vocals in the front room. We kept in touch although I have lived in Melbourne for nearly 40 years. Do you remember Syls Sister Rita A great cook she was. Syl and I would come in late at night and scoof all her cakes We would go over the girls we danced with into the early hours of the night, but the Da would come down the stairs with an alarm clock in his hand. Will you go home outa that and let us sleep. Great days and a great mate.
Liam
Hi June
I can imagine you in that rockers coat that Jo was talking about, were you an Eric Clapton fan like Jo?
I wrote a little poem about you’re coat.
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June’s Rocker’s Coat 24th May 2010
That old coat with its threads all torn
Has left happy days behind
From the forties to the sixties
It became a wondering kind
It draped those youthful bodies
Back in Dublin City fair
And it left upon the mail boat
To join London’s rockers flair
Unlike Eric Clapton’s After Midnight
And Just One More Night
That coat be here forever
With the odd stitch to make it right
It’s packed away in the attic now
But a time will come to pass
When an offspring will find it there
And take it out to show its class
For its style will never die out
With some alterations here and there
And once more it will take its place
In our world of trend and flair
Tony
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Hi Martin
My book Poems from the Heart is now on sale on AuthorHouse website bookstore when you type in the title in the search box it will take you to it. It will be on Amazon and the other websites in 30 days.
My copies will be with me in 10 to 15 days. I’m now thinking about number 2. How is you’re new book coming along.
Tony
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Hi James
Fair play James another nice poem. I will have to go over to Rosslare and top up with some Inspiration, it must be all that lovely sea air.
Keep rolling them out
Tony
(Well Tony what a great achievement!!! Are we all proud of your or what!!! And number two is already looking good for you. Well once you get started its hard to stop. Congratulations from us all. Can I buy a signed copy from you?…MC)
I am originally from the Liberties but spent a lot of my growing years in Cabra. Finding this site has brought many happy memories of Cabra West. My Granny Mulvey lived on Bannow Rd and Granny Smith on Carnlough Rd. As many families of the time the Mulvey and the Smiths were big families. My grandfather Tommy Mulvey was one of the many great footballers to come out of Cabra – he played for Drumconda I believe. All the Mulveys played for Carnlough Rovers at some time or other. I played for Brendons Cabra up in the Boggies during the early 80′s. I remember watching and playing the Cabra 5 a side in the playground now GAA club. I remember having lemonade and Kings crisps in Matts/Lloyds – Fassagh house now. I remember the pea trucks (? I think they were peas) going up Bannow rd to Bachelors, kids scutting on the back, letting all the peas out onto the road.
Martin (Newcastle, Australia)
(Hello Martin, thank you for making contact with us and welcome to the site. It’s always great to hear from Australia…MC)
Hello all.
Watched the old black and white movie today, The Gunfighter, Gregory Peck, really enjoyed it, Skip Homier, what ever happened to him?
The sun shone through the clouded skies, in rays of burning gold.
A new creation was been born and i wondered what it would hold.
Was nature giving birth again, to a life so dull and cold.
Or was it love, your precious love, that you on me bestowed.
Looking in the mirror, i saw the world one day.
I saw the many gods of war, they all had feet of clay.
They spoke of faith and honour and said we must obey.
You have to kill your fellow man, you have to earn your pay.
But the mirror told it’s story, of days not far away.
People rising to defeat, those gods with feet of clay.
Running thoughts of yesterday, in my mind today.
Memories of tomorrow, still so far away.
Jimmmy Rogers.
(Be the jakers Jimmy that must be great water you’re drinkin’ down in Rosslare…MC)
Hi Sean Yes I lived next door to Mr & Mrs Carruth. they where a very big part of our live growing up they where indeed an amazing couple.. in fact they where like a second Mother and Father.. I have sitting here in front of me a dolls house that billy made for me My grandaughter is now playing with it.. I was telling how Mrs Carruth use to make all our birthday cake’s easter cakes christmas cake cakes etc etc.. I lived at no.14 St Finbar Road and they where 15.. how do you know them???
Regards Caroline.
(Hello Caroline, Syl Carruth passed away recently…MC)
Hi Tony, Thank you for your kind words. Yes we are a close family. Jo is great with words just like yourself. I am really a good listener to most people in need. Can you write a nice Poem for me. Please do. Hi to all the family and Martin. Cheers Tony. June xx
(Hello June, great to hear from you…MC)
Heading off Hitting the Rd, The Canyons the parks The highways & Maybe after that I might hit the jackpot in Vegas
Bye all
Jo.
(Hello Jo, will you put a thrupenny bit into one of those slot machines for me and if I win you can take the thrupenny bit out of the winnings and send me the rest…MC)
Hi James
Hope you are keeping well.
I enjoyed you’re poem very much keep it up, look forward to you’re next one
regards
Tony
Good to hear the sound of a Dublin Bus the other day. While chatting to my brother on the phoneT’was fun.Ive been so use to driving the car all these yrs T’is ages since I was on a a bus. Any bus for that matter. Hope all are well. Just saying a hello today. I think I have been on too much lately but was fortunate to be home for a while. I am so use to being on the go I am now amazed that I can actually have some time to myself after a long long time being on the go a lot.
I am heading off to the South for a much needed break. Celebtating a birthday in the fam then another special occasion & tons of relaxation. Be back in time to welcome my IRISH visitors in July.. Life sure is a highway. Im heading off so cheerio to one and all for a while.Not bringing the lap top ha ha. Heading off to the quiet of the mountains. Ah sure you might hear me Echo. All the best to everyone.
Jo.
Hi Gillian,I hope you enjoy the History of Cabra and all the lovely Photos of Dublin and stories from everyone on the site.Im your Auntie Joans Friend Patty.We played every Day in the Playground.Say hi to your Dad from me.Hi to Jimmy Rogers I loved your poem.Have a nice weekend everyone Bye Patty.
Hello Gillian is Paddy Mc Grath yer Uncle & Joan Connor yer Auntie & mick yer da. Well now its really a small world & getting smaller. I left the wild West when you were a chissler. Our family was leaving from the early 50s all the way to the early 80s so over 30 yrs left for UK USA some times coming & going. Some came back & stayed. Others made new lives in places as far away as USA some stayed in UK too. now thier kids are gone even further away too. Scattered all over the world. Be sure to ger your hands on Martin Coffeys books yer Uncle Paddy & yer AUntie Joan & auntie Chirssy are all featured in the books too. Betcha Reids shop on the Cabra Rd will still have some copies for sale too Martin Might even autograph it for ya too ya never know. Well Greetings to all the Mc Graths.
I think ill be really bannded from the site if I dont shut up.
bye all
Jo
well Tony G your dancing poem his gone from NJ to NY over to ballybunnon Kerry and back again,…. and still traveling. olive carr yes i remember that i also talk to our patty every week. GILLIAN Mc grath ask your gang if they ever knew the lynchs 90 Drummcliffe road, noel/louie /thomas /jack harry/ patty the only sister. willie lynch
Hello Everyone.I lost the web page a second ago so my little note is gone where I dont know.Jo June and Ann had a style of their own Hats and all.Tony I wont forget let me know in good time.My little grandson Sean is 5yrs today so Im off to Navan this afternoon.Working this weekend so I will pop back next week.Martin pg in August I booked a Family Holiday in Lahinch a lovely place Im really looking forward to it.Bye for now Patty.
I nearly forgot. Its nice to know that not only are there lovely lassies from Kimmage but even better Lassies from Cabra West.. Whats this about the Black sheep ???
Patty I recall all the pen pals esp JUDY GOSS. her fam owned a flower shop in USA.
Remember they sent you an ORCHID. I was amazed. My pen pals were from Eng. & South Africa & Ballyfermot. Yes all the way from Ballyfermot.Ha Ha.
I think our Da half expected to hear we would get a pan pal from another planet.
anyone recall where we got all our writing paper ?????? did ya ever make the connection between all the pencils & the paper & the staples. ???
Yes Martin St Patrick Never got rid of the snakes outa Ireland They all worked with me da & never made good use of anything, but me Da did.
I think I hear a few poems now. OVER TO YOU JR & TONY.Im going to twang me guitar or maybe me banjo. I havent played me Mandolin for a while either. Maybe I will just read a book & hit the hay. Night all.
Jo.
My little cowboy is one of my Grandsons. He takes me all over the old ghost towns way out West. We went off out to many a great aul place & I told him I knew all about cowboys & Indians way way before him. He gets a laugh outa the idea that all my brothers loved to play with Guns & Riddlers.& I recall all the lads in our house had thier Davy Crockett hats too. Skunk tails & all. Gas looking things. I still love the smell of caps.
JR lovley poem. June wheres the coat.??? oh Joan Mc Grath thanks for the lovley card to me in the Mail today & to Briannas mammy I did pass it on. She loved it thanks so much.Meantime lovley to read all the newest updates today when I got home from playing with all the other grand children. Ella our newest little one is a dote too. I took her sister out yesterday & today. all are doing well.Hello Willie see you are at it again keeping the site going. Tony & Michael how are yiz. ??? Hows all the Eamonns. wheres our Man in Denmark are ya covered in Ashes from that Volcano that went everywhere are ya all right. ?? Helllo Olive. Willie Lynch wheres me CD. ? or do I have to write me own songs as well. ??? Shay & Eugene how are yiz.
June I agree its lovley that people care nice poems Tony. Hello to our Margaret. & all the lads too. Oh Martin loved seeeing the snap of Reids shop too. Great to know its still in the family. & doing good business tell them hello next time you pop in. Reids played a major role in all our needs at CHRISTMAS.
Cheerio all
Jo.
hi martin and gang
while since iwas on but i read all letters love it
was looking at your photos and seen the one
of Eamon And Jim Shiridan
i recognised jim right away we were all best pals
growing up and ihave a later snap of Jim on railings
outside their house tried to photo it to send you
but it is too faint
if you in touch with Eamon please pass on my regards
Jim passed away quite a long time ago
we ok at moment still taking it day by day
would you belive. my friend from Slough u.k.
rang me other day, had been few weeks, but she had
been speeking to someone in Fungerilla on hols ,who
told her they had been talking to Willy Lynch in u.s.a.
and he told her Patty had told him about Frank being worse
small world cheers to CABRA HISTORY love olive
(Hello Olive, great to hear from you. Regards to Frank…MC)
Hi June
Jo has a lovely family and I can see how close you are and thats something special.
There’s an old saying, “what they should do to you do you also to them in like manner”
meaning Jo cheers everyone up on this site with everything she writes so its only fair that we should do the same for her and rally around when she needs us.
Hi Jo
You are the heart and soul of this site, without your postings we would be lost so keep it up as I love everything you come out with. You are an Inspiration to us all.
Hi Patty
Dont forget the next time i’m home we will have a drink in the Black Sheep in Coolock
I’ll look forward to that.
I’m so lucky to have three lovely ladies from Cabra to email to.
Take care
Tony
June I did write something to you on this site but I have no idea where it went maybe off out there to cyber space.Kev hello too. Hope the other Joan enjoys getting on here. Patty will enjoy hearing from her again too so tell her to say hello too she might enjoy the aul photos too. Indeed Kev its such a small world & as Martin said its getting smaller. I bet Patty will love to hear from Joan H too.
old neighbouts love to connect on here too.
Take care hello to one & all new comers & regulars & fam & friends I still love to look in on the site. I am also missing my little Brianna so dont get to write to her like I use to. So I find myself taking an extra peek here too tis good Therapy too. Life is kind to me just the same I know its seems strange that life had to go on without my little Angel but she would want her Na Na to keep going so I am.
So hello to all from the WILD WEST. Inedeed its along way from them there hills we all played on but I have my own real cowboys now ha ha.We walk the same places now as John Wayne. I even have real Indian reservations where I live & I respect the Native American people very highly too.
Jo.
Just came across a couple of pieces o wrote years ago.
[Me Ma]
No words describe your beauty, no love song soft and low.
No midnight in it’s silence, no fire in all it’sa glow.
No sunlight in the heavens, no ebbtide in it’s flow.
No wildflower of the forest, no river fast or slow.
No dewdrops of the morning, no moonlight of the night.
No star in all it’s splender, no poet the words could write.
The fool sat at the table, the pen held in his hand.
He thought he was a poet, but the joke had just began.
This night willl last forever, in a cornor of my mind.
The beauty of two bodies, togeather and entwined.
Your lips so soft and tender, your body rare and true.
Your special love wil linge,r for me in midnight blue.
Jimmy Rogers.
(Great stuff Jimmy, move over Tony…MC)
Hi Martin ..
Love your website and your page on facebook .. Love reading all the stories and looking at the pictures ( although i dont remember im only 25 born in 1984 )I will have to show my dad this site his brother is mentioned on this site Paddy McGrath from Dingle Road .. My dad is Michael Mick McGrath we live on Drumcliffe road .. Great site
(Hello Gillian, welcome to the site and great to hear from you. What number on Drumcliffe?…MC)
Hi to all and Martin my friends who do not have a computer love to look at the pictures on mine. I am thinking of making them pay a pin or a button to see the show no free looks. Keep it going and all the other things too. Bye for now Ella
(Hello Ella, hope you are keeping well…MC)
Hi Jo Glad to hear that your new baby grand daughter arrived safe and sound. Congratulations.God bless you all. Ella
patty I recall Ann Brockies coat too. Ann from the old soldiers houses on the Quarry Rd.
Well now how is our June. So glad to see you back again too. We have been missing all the girls on the site. Ella was saying it ages since any of the girls got on. I know we all get busy. Guess what I was just thinking of you. I was reminded of a few things you use to like & How our Da use to get a laugh outa all the hype on top of the pops. As you know on occasions my cure for all things includes a dose of Eric Clapton singing the blues. Well Meself & Eric went down memory lane down there to the outskirts of London. The yard birds got a mention Jane Asher & Paul Mc too. Meantime I took out me aul guitar too. Managed an aul blues number. Patty Boyd got a mention too. Well June the one thing that stood out the most was the Rocker coat you had the one that Mrs Sytnes re desighned for you. Bet that was a hit in London in the day too ha ha. Be back on skyp soon.Betcha I ve jogged your memory.
Wheres that coat now. I know you had it going to England ha ha . I know where it also originated. Amazing what ya can find in a cubby hole not bad for a 40s coat being a big hit in the early 60s too ha ha .
Jo
Come on now Tony June could use a Poem. but leave Eric out of it he is my favourite.
Hi Martin My Family and Friends,Im just home from a lovely Family Day my Eldest Grandchild Adam made his Confirmation.It is nice to see my sister June back on the site.Martin I had a good look at all your photos they are fabulous your little Grand Daughter is so Pretty.Hi to Tony dont forget to keep a book of poems for me when published.Margaret Larkin where are you I enjoyed the craic with you at the reunion.This latest technology is great but I much prefer to write a letter because my thoughts go down on paper much easier.Its a long time since I have written a letter.My emails are short and sweet but a letter could be like a book.June and Jo do you remember all the mail and the pen pals from all over the World.Thanks to you Martin we have so many friends on the site and to have met Friends and neighbours at the reunions.Best Wishes to all from Patty.
Hi every one. I still love to read all your stories. First I wish to thank Tony Gorman for all the wonderful Poems he writes to our Jo in U. S. A. She really gets a good laugh and its nice to see people care. So hi to Jo Patty Dessie Mag and not forgetting you Martin. Cheers for now. June xx
(Thanks June, you’re a star…MC)
Hello Joan.
Thanks for your hello. Indeed B enjoyed you being part of her life too.The printed Version is now on its way to my daughter. You were part of all that too. The support was wonderful.Tell you more when we get the update from her Mammy. I think in due time the update will appear from the mammy too. I did not peek at the final work. We wanted J to to have the first look.M has it now & its ready to be delivered. I cant wait to see the end product. Boxed & bound & hard back.Loaded with Photos Im sure & no doubt all the input from you too.Thanks to you too for that. Keep in touch.To all my fam hello & thanks for your input too.Will send you all details soon.
Regards to all the Connor clan too.& the Mc Grath clans as well.
Jo.
Hello to one & all have been away for few days We had a new arrival in our fam. Yes a new grand baby has arrived. I have decided life is all about Arrivals & Departures. It is a small world in deed. The joys of life are ours at the moment. Willie I know who you mean. I also knew some people who stayed with Brendan Boyers Ma & I also ran into Brendan son way out west one time.. long story short he asked me if I was from Ireland & I sez yes I am. He said so is my Dad. & I sez looking at you son I can tell who your da is . I sez to him is yer da called Brendan sez he yeah how did you know & I sez to him yer the spittin image of your Da he just roard laughing. Well indeed Vegas was kind to his Da. Hows that for its a small world. Hello to all on the site & all the new comers too. Hello to all in OZ NZ UK USA & of course Ireland.
Im glad to be home to slow down a little. Our new grand daughter has brought great joy to us all.Thanks to you all for the many hellos. The poems are fun too. Martin I loved all your photos
Jo.
TONY G, I hope ya don’t mind, reading the poem and getting a tear in my eyes, I was thinking about the years my wife and girls travel everywhere for the tradition, with their soft shoes hard shoes rollers for the hair. So I send it to them at their work just now. Why is it people with talent are never on stage. The rest of us out here making at living at it. Listen to this boys and girls, it was aidan Scannell a drummer in the Bye laws way back 60′s: anyone remembers that group. They had a 45 single out ”To sir with love” jimmy Conway sang it, and later joined Brendan Boyer in the Big 8 and went out to Las Vagus for years. jimmy still live there. I was sent a domo cd from Aidan with some nice songs on it from Canada. Its a father and son kind a cd and very good at that. I liked two songs on there, so aidan gave me their e-mail and I wrote them nicely explaining how I liked the songs. So one or two e-mails later going back AND FORTH. I MENTIONED DUBLIN & CABRA WEST, WELL JiZ CLEAR B TO GOD The dad is Kevin Kennerney # 7 broom bridge and left Dublin in 1972 for Canada, married a ballyformot girl”" god Bless em sure he’s no sense”Ha Only Joking. Anyway I’m just reminding ya about the small world we all live in, as we have heard it said before over and over. I did not tell em yet about our cabra west site here, but next e-mail I will. i hope you got a kick out of this, just like i did. love to all willie L
(Yes Willie and the world gets smaller…MC)
hi all im new to this just reading some comments someone looking for old photos of villa utd. I think i have some my dad was involved with them for years he was tommy myles from annamoe terrace
(Hello Patricia and welcome to the site. Can you contact me at martincoffey@yahoo.com please re the football photos…MC)
Hi Martin
Very nice photo of You and the Grandaughter for her Holy Communion.
It all different from our First Communion when we had to Fast.
It was not unusual to see kids passing out in the Church.
I rememember ours in the Convent and going to our Breakfast in the Hall. Like all the kids we never seen so much grub on a table.
Only time we had *Breakfast* was at Christmas,apart from the Food the only thing on our minds was how much we were going to get from everyone. Mind you kids are still the same first thing the do is Shake the Cards.
All the Best
Shay
(Shay, thanks for that…MC)
Hi Martin
I am sure that I grew know up with your brother Tony, he also worked with my husband as a Electrician with Ryders? I think… I am sure that he was friends with Jerry Kelly who is also living in Australia. Just remembering all the good times, hope to come home for a few weeks in the new year …
Regards Caroline
(Hello Caroline, yes that’s our Tony alright…a bright spark. He’ll be delighted to know that you contacted the site…MC)
Hi Matrin
I am sure that I drew up with your brother Tony, he also worked with my husband as a Electrician with Ryders? I think… I am sure that he was friends with Jerry Kelly who is also living in Australia. Just remembering all the good times, hope to come home for a few weeks in the new year …
Regards Caroline
To Caroline McDonagh
Hi
Did you know the Carruths on St Finbars Rd?
Hi Jo
I’m glad I brought a smile to you’re face as for me knowing about you’re Irish Dancing Dress that’s a secret only to be revealed if ever we meet up face to face?
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The Last Jig 11th May 2001
Jo
Those dancing shoes that you hung up
The dress you’re sister made
The Irish jigs you made your own
Don’t let those memories fade
The sound of dance upon a stage
Those step’s that mesmerized all
The clicking sound of those feet on wood
As each leg would rise and fall
The elegance of the dance
Was a delightful thing to see?
So close you’re eyes and memorise
Just how it use to be.
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Just for you Jo
Keep the memory
Tony
I am one of the Cullen family from carnlough road. there were five brothers and five sisters. Parents and two of thebrothers have passed away. Only one of us living in Cabra now. Marie Clarke on Swilly road.
Hi Martin I loved your photos in China.Hi Jo Thanks for our lovely chat the other night Lots of Love to you Tony Kids and grandkids.Hi to Tony Gorman my Family and I are well thank God How are you.I loved your poem to Jo.Hi to Michael Willie Lorraine Joan and everyone on the site I enjoyed catching up on the chat I just love it.Bye for now back soon from Patty.
What were the names of those kelly sisters?
I’m trying to trace a kelly family. An old friend of my mum I’m trying to get in touch with. I thought her friends brothers name was Michael tho, not sure if there was a Noel.
Thanks
i tell ya jo & patty etc,… and all the o’neills what talent, brothers n all with desssie talent. Jo had two og my girls irish step dancing for 15 years each. oh god do i miss all that harmony of people into all the dancing with our kids. it was a great family and it didn’t matter what school your kids went ta, we were all friends with the same tradition. My first dress i get for the kids was a $100 each, the last two drasses we bought was $1500 and $1600 each. but it was so,.. so worth it 15 years we got out of it, after that the girls went to college then life took over. I still see other dance groups out there working with us some nights, they tell me the drasses NOW are $2,500 to $4,000 each, and i well beleive it. i know some of you are saying its nuts, but its well well worth it, with the dress what you could do was sell the old dress and buy a new one. you always have younger kids coming up the ranks. My wife the “”yank”" could talk to you all about hard shoes soft shoes and where to get them. you see we had no fashion as in the latest gear out there. the kids all wore the school uniform that was IT, now the solo dress was their own choice. but it was a great time in our life, i played music, and the kids used to say, daddy making the money for the donuts, My wife bev and the kids went everywhere, ireland lots/ canada lots/ up and down the USA. Jo reading your post it took me back. love to all willie L
Hello Ella
Yes I ve been wondering where have all the girls gone too. I miss them all.
Tony G you are a how’l I got a good aul laugh outa the poem. How did you know I have an IRISH DANCING COSTUME. ha ha. Patty made it all by hand. Iam very proud of it but I had to hang up the aul dancing shoes a few years ago. I danced all the way till I retired. Riverdance is only in the Ha’penny place. I created Dance of the HIGH KINGS yrs ago. Long story short Michael Flattley must have been the fly on the wall. He stole my show.Called it River dance 40 years later.Enough said.
Martin I liked the photos from China.Welcome to Martin from Jarleth & Caroline in OZ hope you enjoy the site too it sure has grown over the yrs.Hope you all connect with fam or friends. Hows all the Eamonns. Hope all are well. I better hit the hay still plodding along at our end. Life is forever changed but we keep going. Hello to everyone as always. Nice to be able to look in on the site hope all are wll everywhere around the world.Oh Patty congrats to Jo & Kate on all thier wins at the IRISH DANCING. Trophies & Medals galore, t’is not only in thier feet sure its in their genes.
Jo.
Thanks Jo i will miss it to loved the page.Brianna had a special place in my heart.I got great joy in sending messages to her they were small ones but they meant a lot. My prayers go with you all it was great to to be a part of Brianna life.
hi jo
i am not sure if where we lived was called lower carnlough rd
we were very close to the 22a terminus what i have found on
the photo gallery is a wedding photo of a frank storey i do believe
he is a cousin of mine if he is the right chap he was reared on
clonliffe road and his mums name was nora
Good day all,.. nothing much just staying out of Jail as Jo would say. Jimmy R you just sing away all you want lad, don’t listen to a soul, i was just listening to you and don Patrigde remember “”Rosie Oh rosie” we you & DON are on the same cd in my truck,… you sound fine lad. At 70 do what you want and yes you should be on the cruise in Jan 2011 out of miami. God only knows how long i’ll be doing this. Jo yes i’m taking care of the DWI’s, just every now and then the cabra west lad jumps out, the old St Finbarrs lad. what about all this gang stuff in our town CW. Between Time SQ in NY and cabra gangs. Stay well all, willie L
Hello To Noel Carmody,
Are you related to the Carmody fam on lower Carnlough. ? I cant recall if I asked or not I am a little distracted latley.Welcome to the site too hope you find more fam & freinds on here
Joan Ill miss you on Bri’s page but keep in touch.Mary Likewise ok.
We will of course be excited to have a huge bound printed up version for our J.
I will try to keep you up to date too.
Greetings to one & all.
Jo.
My Name is Caroline Mc Donagh (Brennan) I lived on St Finbar Road My parents where Anne and Dennis Brennan My Father was part of the cabra boxing club..I am now living in Australia have been for the past 20 years, I just came across your web site and i have to say that I have enjoyed reading all the history It has brought back so many great memories. Thank You for a great read.
Regards Caroline
(Hello Caroline, welcome to the site…MC)
Hello all,
Just a quick hello,
Thanks to Mary H T & Joan Connor.
Jo.
Hello Willie,
You be careful of them there DUI’s I we will all be over to fix that, Way out west here we have ways to take care of that ha ha. Hello Lorainne how are you doing there in NY too ? Hope you & yours are all well too. MC nice to see the photo at the wall. Glad you had a nice time. I just heard Martin that Gerry Ryan passed away. He had me on his show one time. Tho at the last minute he had to have someone step in to interview me he had an emergency. But the show went well just the same.He was highlighting a good cause at the time. I was asked to promote the cause. He was only a lad at the time & moving up in the Radio business. I am sure he will be greatly missed. Shay& Eugene nice to read your updates too. Dont forget the Hippo when you go to Dublin just out of curiosity Id love to know if Pellys still has it. Martin now you’d be the man to check that out in your travels Betcha someone still stocks that remedy.Maybe Ill have to make my own.Well heres hoping all are well & plodding along too. We are doing our best at this end too. I love to pop in to say hello so hello to one & all.
Jo
I’m originally from Jarlath Road
Hi Amos, thanks for the info about Marie and if any more comes up will be glad to hear it. I am not related to the Bryan’s you mentioned as a matter of fact never knew any other Bryan’s other than the family and a lot of people called us O’Brien. The pictures are very nice Martin and I really liked the ones black and white of the Belvedere campers. The ones of China were very good too. Hi Jo hope you are well. It seems most of the girls from this site are taking a rest as we do not hear much from them. Hope they are all well. Same goes for the men. Bye for now Ella
Hi Jo
I’ll try the brown paper to see if it works.
Hope no one sees me.
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Patty
I hope you and your family are well.
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Martin
Glad you had a nice holiday.
Thanks for everything at the reunion I had a great time
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Just for Jo
Return to Sender 30th April 2010
A parcel came for us today
It was stamp marked in the USA
It walked up boldly to our door
What is this? I did implore
The body trim and shapely too
Quiet a surprise didn’t know what to do
A brown paper top caused me to think
There was hair sticking out with stains of ink
I remembered this girl that I know
Had told a story her name was Jo
I tore the brown paper with some despair
“Yes” it was Jo she was drying her hair
Someone had taped the paper down
Stuck on some stamps she looked like a clown
Sent her off by airmail express
Wearing an Irish dancers dress
She now has dry hair from the trip
The postman waited for his tip
She knows now she cannot stay
We’ll rewrap her head for the USA
With a fragile sign across her eyes
To ensure when delivered there be no surprise
The wrapped up goods will be trim and slender
With a well marked sign Return to Sender
All the best
Tony
Just as well the reunion wasent held in the Fassaugh house, it would have been like a journey back to the past, bang bang, Johnny Mac Brown. We would have all gallopped out of there lashing the backsides off our seves, shouting giddy up, we would have done a Dicky Burton out of there faster than Superman.
I cant believe some of the stuff i read in the paper, shame to see what greed has done to this country.
Michael /Tony G. Michael i rang 69 times but no one home, are you in the Himalays meditating to Budda? could you not stay home and do it to Bertie?
My gripe over the re naming of the Bogies, is now with the Lord Mayor, the saga contioious, if anyone feels the same way drop an e-mail to the good lady.
Well Willie, what did you sing when the cops turned up? Jailhouse Rock?
I was telling the committee, about the show last year, i had to sing with no backing and i heard i was miming? a couple on the committee said, you were? strange, i must have done Elvis to a tee. This year i have backing music, so we will see, i dont think i’ll be putting on that silly wig, i looked like Roy Orbison in it.
If someone had told me i’d be still singing at 70, i’d have laughed but the voice is still good, i’ll have to go on one of those cruises Willie, wink lock up the grannies, ha ha ha.
We have a walking group down here, The Harbour Drifters, we go out mondays and thursdays, we did the beach yesterday, it was scorching, it’s a great place to live, the harbour was voted the cleanest in the country, thanks to the seniors who get out there and clean up the litter, you dont see any young ones helping.
I was down the village yesterday, seen a car flying the Aussie flag, the couple were from Queensland, had a good chat with them, they were driving back to Australia.
Jo suggested a reunion on a cruise, last year,i thought it was a great idea, any takers. I’m always saying i’ll take a trip up to the West, just to have a walk down Killala Road one more time, stand on the Broomer and reminist about days gone by.
Jimmy Rogers.
Jiz Jo: i never heard of this, HIPPO WINE & SQUILLS more then lightly i’ve had some, but just can’t remember. you know we’ve taken every thing else. Jimmy R its an awful pitty about your friend O’Brien, us older ones didn’t get on the computer till later on. we lost out in so many memories with the ones not even on it yet, to be very,..very honest, i still could be one of them”‘ they don’t want to know none computer people” its was work ” booking “that got me into the computer, i get most of my private work from e-mail, so i still need me bread and butter. By the way JIm all my singing was done long before i got pulled over. I drive about 28,000 to 32.000 miles a year. but i only had one accidents, that one was a half a mile from my house it was thick ice under the snow. i got two DWI’s one 4 houses from my own “’10 years ago” the other two weeks ago “” C W reunion night Easter monday, that was 10 minutes from the house. Jim did i tell ya, The cheif and the young cop came in to see this donkey play last sunday, I didn’t know where to put my head as they wave to me, it was a wave i didn’t want to see. i never got to thank them yet, you just have to be careful were you say it. nice to see you up and going a bit Jo. My love to all our gang, willie L
Martin,
The only time Ive ever used Vinegar is on me fish & chips. The only time I used Brown paper was to Dry my hair.
I bet you are baffled by that one. I know I have some explaining to do. Maybe Tony G can put that in a poem ha ha
Now news paper was a different story all together. If you really want to know what I did with that Ill send you a photo for the Gallery.
Jo.
p/s Life is forever changed & we are all still plodding along as best we can. Its a little oasis to drop in to the site & read the updates.Glad you had a nice time in China.
(Jo I remember one of my older brothers told me to put vinegar on my sore lip to cure a cold sore. You want to see me dance around the place screaming my head off as he ducked out the door breaking his heart laughing…MC)
Hi Martin
Nice picture of you and the Daughter on The Great Wall but it did looka bit foggy abd cold. Well I heard something about the Chinese been *Gods Perfect People* They say that when God made the Earth he decided to include Humans. So he molded us and baked us all in his oven, but he undercooked the *Caucasians he overcook the Coloured People but the Chinsese came out * Perfect.* (I think that came from *Confucius*). About the Takeaway in Phipsboro dont you know they all look he same to us. But they are lovely People and are very funny and friendly,I worked with some over here. I just feel sorry for those back home in China living under that terrible Regime. Last time we were home we went for a meal in Hanlons Pub and all the Kitchen Staff were Chinese.
(Shay its a strange thing but I think we also look the same to them. Whatever regime they have can’t be any worse than what we have here at the moment. The streets of Beijing are spotless clean. People in general seem happy with the country opening up to tourists. I remember back in the 50′s being told in school that the Chinese were going to invade Ireland and that we had to be prepared to died for our religion. What a load of rubbish!!! Like us Shay they struggle from day to day to make ends meet and are very mindful of looking out for the elderly in their society. It did remind me a bit of what Dublin used to be like years ago…MC)
To Ella Bryan
Marie Masterson lived two doors from us on Kilkieran Road. The Mastersons have
long gone from there. My sister Maura and My brother Laurence still live in the family
home on Kilkieran; i’ll ask her, she has a better memory for these things than I.
By the way, are you related to the Bryans of Kilkieran including Mollie and Benny one of my boyhood pals.
Amos Walsh
OK lads, Hello Eugene & Shay. Thanks to both of you for your kind words too. & Jimmy R. Much appreciated. Eugene when you go to Dublin you need to go up to the Chemist in Cabra West & if Chirsty Pelly is still there ask him to make you up a bottle of HIPPO WINE & SQUILLS it will cure you right away. I have no idea if Pellys chemist is still there.Martin might get ya that remedy & have it for ya when you get over to Dublin. Anyone recall that mixture ? I know it works & If I could buy it here I would be drinking it meself. There is also a little chemist not too far from Exibition Rd in London some where & they have a similar remedy. So next time you are in LONDON go to the Oldest chemist you can find & ask them for G’s Lingtus or any aul chemist might have it. I bet you’llbe right as rain in no time. If all that does not work settle for a beechams powder & a hot toddy. That will do the trick.I think you’ll be able to talk till the cows come home & sing loud enough for me to hear ya.Hello to one & all. Life is forever changed but we get by one day at a time. Glad to say we are all Plodding along as best we can. I still love to look in on the site.
Hope all are well.
Take care everyone.
Jo.
(Well Jo that Hippo Wine and Squills certainly takes me back. It was a sure winner everytime. The Da’ prefered a drop of hot whiskey, only taken for medicinal purposes of course. What about vinegar on brown paper placed across your chest?…MC)
Hi to all on the site hope all are well. Jo glad to see that you are doing a little better and saving to go to Ireland. I was talking to Rita Saunders (nee Hughtes) from Dunmnaus Road and she was trying to find out information about a Marie Cook (nee Masterson) who she belives still lives on Kilkernan Road any information about her would be appreciated. They were school friends from the Convent. Martin hope you had a good holiday and that Eugene has a good trip to Ireland. Jimmy send some pictures of you as Elvis. Willy were you going to do a cruise out of Seattle? or was I dreaming. Good day to all bye Ella
Hi to All
Hope all is well . To Sam Stears. I seem to recall the name from somewhere. When I lived in the Park ,my neighbours were>The Clarks and The Scullys on one side,and on the other side ,were Delaneys >O,Neills and the the O,Haras. I believe the O,Haras are still there. If I remember’ the stears lived up near Annamoe Terrace end. However I could be wrong, 1957 I left there ,so it has been a few years since then. It is nice to have someone else from Annamoe on here . Up to now ,there was only me and shay against all that lot from the west. Ha Ha. Hi Martin: Its nice to see the site still going strong. Hope you and yours are all keeping well . I must say they are great photo’s of Dublin you put on.My cousin sent some over the other week,and they were great as well. A lot of them was of old Dublin{Places I could not recognize , or probably forgotten},But still nice to see. I am supposed to be going over the end of may ,or beginning of June,and i will give you a shout when know for sure.If that is ok.? Hi Shay,Hope you,and the family are well.Give my best to them all. I will get up to see you sometime before the summer is out. At the moment ,I am just getting over a stinking cold that seems to like my chest so much ,it refuses to budge .At one time the, co op around here used to sell a bronchial mixture that would melt your lungs,it was so strong. But it done the job, they dont do it anymore .{I think the army use it as a secret weapon now}Ha Ha. I think school holidays would be the best time for a visit,so let me know. Well I must get to bed ,so I will say Goodbye for now. My condolences to you Jo ,I hope you are bit better now.All the best.Eugene.
Sorry I may have got Harry Stears name wrong when I wrote *Peter Shears*
Just hope I have the right person this time.
But my friend did work in Connellys in Talbot Street (under the bridge) the year would be around 1955/56.
PS ,On another subject about modern Cabra ,I see that Matt Whealens Pub is like something out of a Wild West Cowboy Film.
Just seen on the news that it is involved in a Gangland Shooting.
I see its called The Fassuagh House Pub now,it seems the Gangs in Dublin are widwspread. It used to be only Crumlin and Tallagh I used to hear about.
Mind you the old Oasis Pub has problems as well.
How life has changed from the great place it was when we were Kids.
I’v asked a few times on here if anyone knew of a Madeline O’Brian, Dumanus Road.
I was up in Wexford Town sunday, while waiting for the coach down to Rosslare Harbour a train pulled in at the station.
I heard this dublin accent say, we’re looking for a sing song, i said, you’ll be lucky.
Just before my coach arrived, i got talking to the couple, hello He came from Broombridge Road, his wife Mulroy, he was the cousin of a lady i know, i asked about Madeline, only to learn she had passed on. Why that one girl from the early fifties stuck in my mind and why i wanted to see her? i cant understand.
Well the mystery is solved.
Sorry to read about your loss Jo, i can never understand why young children have to leave so soon after arriving, it leaves such an emptiness that can never be filled.
Well Wille, what were you singing while speeding along impersonating the roadrunner, show me the way to go home, I’m a rambler i’m a gambler i’m a longway from home, if the moonshine dont kill me i’ll live till i die, Jump in my car, a big yellow taxi, is the one you should have been singing.
Well the 8th of May we have out festival show on down the harbour, once again, i’ll be planting the Elvis wig on and dark shades, once again it will be one for the money, two for the show.
Jimmy Rogers.
Hi Martin My Family and Friends,Best Wishes to you all.From Patty.
(Hello Patty…MC)
Hello Martin.
I have some good keeps sakes from China too.Did you get to go to the water Village & the Palaces & the Forbidden City & all those lovley lovley places. Did ya climb the Great Wall. Our M did it all.Loved it.I have pics of the Ryans there too. Hello to Willie.
You mind yerself or the Boss will deport ya.Stick to the Starbucks.or you’ll be seeing stars yerself. Jimmy R remember the newspaper lads & men would shout PRESS INDEPENDENT PEOPLE EXPRESS I think that has more value that some of the actual news in the papers eh? ha ha. The sound of the cryer sales pitch I can stil hear it or at least the echos Outside the chapel on Sundays & at The Corner on Easons. & on assorted corners. doyles corner Hanlons Corners GPO corners Easons & over on the South side too. Quite a few of the paper boys & Men all from Cabra too.out in all weathers. I think the NEW YORK times missed out on the real Supermen. they were all in Dublin & at least they are remembered.most of the news is not.Even Christopher Reeve ended up being more of a Hero in real life than as SUPERMAN. but the kids all loved Superman just the same.Spiderman Im not so sure about him. Im not a huge movie goer. I love a true story more. T,was nice to see all the reunion photos. Hello to all on the site. Hope life is kind to you all. Thanks to everyone for being on touch. Martin hope you had a great time on your Holiers.
Keep in touch Hope youll show a few snaps of your holiers. I could use a break meself. I am saving as soon as I can for a visit to Dublin. Still a lot going on here.
Plodding along.Tony & Michael hello & Shay & Eugene. & everyone in OZ too & NZ.
Greetings to one & all every where & many thanks for all your kindness. Terry Gray thanks to you too. Much appreciated Willie like wise. Ella how are you doing. & all the Marys. Joan many thanks. Patty Love to Niamh & fam. & not forgetting all my fam.
Bye for now.
Jo.
Hi Jo
First let me offer my Condolences on you recent Loss so sad to loss a young life.
Now thanks you for your comments about my Dad,he certainly enjoyed his job.
He knew all about the Children abroad and knew who the *Registered Letter* was from,always asking how they were. As you know we always send a few Bob home to help the Ma.
The thing about that Photo nearly everyone in the Photo was your Cabra Postman.
My Brother Noel has some great tales about them,I lived over in England then so I was out of the picture untill I got home on the Holidays.
Looking back on it now I missed such a lot of the Dublin Cabaret Scene,just been listening to Red Hurley/Sonny Knowles. I seen Sonny twice in The Broadstone and Barrys Hotel great nights.
All the best from me
Sam Stears
I remember a Peter Shears (think I got christian name right) He worked in making shoes in Connollys in Talbot Street.
I come from Annamoe Drive and we worked together (I was 15yrs then ).
We used to do repairs (as a nixer) 3/6 heels 5/6 soles/7/6 both.
He lived on the right side of Annamoe Park (Second House in from facing the lane)
My friend Eugene Rooney also from the Park can remember better than me.
Just hope I got his Christian name right,hate myself if its wrong as he was a great friend but it was 55yrs ago. Sure it will come to me later.
Peter Parker alis Spiderman, went out to play one day, he always brought his camera, just in case he ran into a baddie, regardless as to how he tangled his foe he always managed to set the camera so it took the perfect shot, he in turn sells the photo of himself in action to the editor of a New York paper.
Hello, he says,. who’s that strange looking creature, who are you he asks, i’m Sabretooth he replies, i’m looking for Wolverine, ” this conversation is going on while your man is trying to tear Peter Parker alis Spiderman to ribbons” What do you want with Wolverine asks Peter, i want to kill him says your man, why asks Peter, he’s my brother and i hate him.
Peter, says to himself, i’ll have to get out of here, i know the wife is going to Miami for a w/end to do a play, i’ll go with her. oh i forgot to tell you Wolverine is a mate of Peter. Peter calls on some super hero mates, ask them to keep an eye on New York, as he is going away.
Miami, the play is a great success, so the wife is asked to stay for a month, Peter is left on his loansome, strolling around on his own with his camera, i’m glad i left my Spiderman costume at home? Help help, he hears the cry, he looks up and sees a highrise on fire, i’ll have to save them he says, he dashes down the road, wondering what to do, he spots a costume for hire shop, what else. But there’s a notice in the window, closed, owner home sick with the flu, ‘far to much information’
Peter breaks into the shop, i’ll grab a costume and leave some money, i know what you’re thinking, right he does grab a Spiderman costume, but he says, cant use that one, Sabretooth might find out i’m in Miami, he grabs a white costume with golden wings, lashes out of the shop, next he’s flying through the air, there’s an old lady on the top floor, crying help, he grabs her, she asks who are you, Peter replies, just say i’m your guardian angle.
He managed to take a photo of the rescue, he sells the photo to an Editor in Miami, when this gets back to the one in New York, he’s 5 1 p p off.
he get s on the phone and gives peter a blast.
Peter is walking down the road, a car comes speeding , a young gurrier steps in front of it, hey what is this, is it a bird, is it a plane, is it Superman, no it’s Spiderman, flying after the car, hello, did he not say he left his Spiderman costume in New York, it’s reported in the news, Sabretooth is passing a shop, sees Peter in Miami, hello, i’m off to Miami he say’s, ‘this is not made up by me, this is from the comic strip in the herald. Last night sabre tooth is in a fairground, Peter is there with the wife, and i cant be bothered what happens next.
Jimmy Rogers.
jo. very sorry to hear of your lost little angel .may the heaven open its gates and send little angels to land on your shoulders and help though to your sad times
Does anyone remember the Stears family from Anamoe Park.????
There was Sam who was a bus driver on the 22′s.
Hello all,
kept going at this end with fam. We are doing ok & glad to hear from fam & freinds.
Everyone has been very kind at home & abroad. MC hope you & Yours are well too. My fam had a nice time at the Reunion too. It was fun to see all the photos too. Nice to see Tania &Trisha too. Saw a few familiar faces when I went through the photos.
Nice to see your photo collection of Dublin and so many old & new places too.
Hope everyone on the site is doing well. Im so glad Spring is finally here to stay. It felt more like summer today & yesterday so its been wonderful. I look forward to reading all your updates again soon everyone. Hope all are well.
I have to save for a visit to see all my family some day soon. I am way over due a visit .
Cherrio all,
Jo.
(Hello Jo, I’m just home from a ten day holiday in Beijing in China. Travelled with 41 Irish and had a ball of a time. I tried to access the site from there to keep up to date but it was blocked. Definitely their loss…MC)
On a happier note, I just saw the pix from reunion 2010. There were my three pals, Tom Foley/ Tony Doyle and John Reel; it was great to see they made it. Patty I see your still up dancing & now you have a pal with ya, keep it goin patsy. Jiz the points on the tables look great just magic, Jiz I had mu own reunion with drink ”listen to this. As you know I was off Coffee & drink for lent, well Easter Monday”’ reunion day at home “” I had a wake to go ta a good friend, well I met some of the boys there, and after wake we went to the closest place “”Irish O/C”". Well the drink was flowing down like mothers milk, as we’d say. I was about an hour drive from the house and I drove, I was almost home when I got pulled over. 75 in a 60-mile zone. I drive fast anyway I drive about 28,000 miles a year maybe more. Well “” yes your right”" a young cop pulled me over, asked me was I drinking’ ‘Ha stop the lights Sherlock” I said yes, I’m sure he almost fall over as my window went down. Anyway I gave em my papers etc he asked for, and NAMES AS I NEEDED EVERY NAME I COULD REMEMBER IN THAT state of mind I was innnnn, at that point HE LEFT ME SITTING THERE. OH F””. Next I here from a distance Willie what are you goin, well well is way the chief, the lad I was looking for. I stepped out of the car and he stepped in and parked my truck /van. I had to call the wife “”say no more lads” well Beverly ” the boss “came down and drove me home. So you see boys and girls they are still some dump fools in the world like me, the last time I did this was ten years ago, but at that time I got ticket and had to appear in court three time for nine months; it’s all politics ” so that worked out also. Thank god my rep is good and the checks to St Jude children’s cancer hospital, its all goes back to cabra west been decent, getting turf for the old lady’s in the wheel barra, and the wheels falling off. I’m good now just having one or two, its all out of my system, lent was hard this year. But never again will I give up coffee /drink. Sorry I don’t have a poem, just real dump life. Before you say anything, yes my friends at the bar wanted to drive me home, or also I could have called my son to come and get me. But the fool Willie knew it all. I was sad one of my friends had to go to the plate for me, as we know its his job also, I didn’t feel to good about that part. I can’t even write and thank em, that’s the wrong thing to do. You just let it go. I’m not a drinker lads, if I had 10 points in a month its a lot. OK it’s April 15th taxes its all done, I’m ready for another year, lets go. Martin I hope you don’t mind this post; I’m just letting the folks see we are not always right we are human, thanks for listening about my reunion,
Regards lucky willie.
jo i just got to see your post this minute, God I’m so so sorry,… with a tear in my eyes here,…. for your family out there north /South /East and West. you are a powerful person, and i’m sure you have a lot of help from the other,” fella”", thats why we are not along,..we need each other. Right now i’m thinking of all the little angel graves in Glasnevin, Bri could be playing in the playground OR up on the cabra hills. God bless, always willie L, martin C your a good man.
Many Thanks to one & all. Indeed we were free as birds. I still love birds & nature & life and living it to the full. Indeed our Angels send us signs to keep going & to carry on. Patty thanks for the call. so glad I could chat to Niamh too.Good timing. Well I know you girls Enjoy BADMINTON and Joan Loves TENNIS sorry I got my RACKETTTTTTS mixed up. I love both so either way Ill be back for a game of doubles. Meet yiz in the Layer Maybe end of the YR or sooner ok.Tell Margaret Larkin if she wants to do some Drill I shall play the honkey tonk one more time.All joking aside I will try to get over by the end of the year,or next Reununion for sure.
Shay Now I have to tell you it was so good to see the photo of the post men in events page. Now I definitly remember your Da. He use to bring us all our pen pal letters & our knocker was brasso cleaned on a regular basis a job that I loved to do. The letters would be pushed into our little letter box drop on to the floor & some times your da never got a chance to drop them cause we caught them. The ma had a special way of sorting the letters too we would always well I could always tell by the expressions on her face which was good news & which was music to her ears She had a terrific sorting system too. She shoulda worked at the post office herself.
Michael loved hearing your update on the Reunion.I know patty & my fam enjoyed meeting you & Tony & all the people there too. Tony I loved your poems keep them coming. Indeed , There is a lovley song by a singer called SISSEL. it was also the music for the Movie Evelyn my little grand daughter Loved the tune . its a short song but it does speak Volumes. She loved it a lot. The movie is a good story an IRISH ONE. worth a look.Pierce Brosnan is in it. anyway the song was Bri’s favourite. she had many more but loved that one. It sure hits home when I hear it now but its lovley just the same . Its called Angel Rays. Maybe youll find it on I tunes or Utube etc if you fancy hearing it. Reminds me of Raglan Road. I think it may well be a re arrangement of that music. So yes Tony we are lucky to have Angels watching over us it makes life much much sweeter. We are also fortunate to have families who support & and love us too & good freinds. I am also glad we can all touch base here on the site & be good neighbours & freinds too its wonderful.
Liam hope you are well in OZ too. Ella thanks so much for your kind words too.
Michael maybe we can all have a game of rounders on Carnlough Rd some time too. Only thing is Ill have to use an aul cane the hurley wont work with my aul gammmy legs. No cheating lads either. no skutting the busses ya have to focus more when you are older.
Cheerio all
keep the good cheer coming. keep the site going sure its a good aul tonic to have yiz all share the memories.
Once again hello to all everywhere. I keep plodding along & hope you are all doing the same.
Jo
Jo
Please accept my condolence for your bereavement my heart goes’ out to you but you can be sure you have a little Angel watching over you as those we lost are never far away.
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Our Angel’s 13th April 2010
Our eyes so red from all the tears
We cried for those we love
The anguish sorrow and the pain
When they were taken up above
God took them to his heavenly home
And removed all of their pain
Our loss our love their life on earth
Is now his heavenly gain
With our sorrow and bereavement
There’s a black hole in our life
A Mom a Dad a little child
For me it was my wife
I see her in my every dream
And when I close my eyes
I can see her with her lovely smile
That lights up all the skies
But all our loves are Angel’s now
And they watch us from above
And now and then they send us signs
To remind us of their love
God Bless Jo
Tony Gorman
Patty,
yes, sadly you’re right; Frank lived in Clonshaugh. I knew him over many years
playing Pitch and Putt with him in Portmarnock. He was a lovely guy R.I.P.
Amos
HELLO TO ALL ON SITE ESPECILY PATTY AND HER FAMILY WHO WERE BRIL ON THE NIGHT IN THE ADDISON ALSO ALL WHO CAME AND MADE IT SUCH A GOOD NIGHT. HELLO AMOS GOOD TO SEE YOU KEEP IN TOUCH WITH THE SITE. TO AMOS AND PATTY YES I WAS A FRIEND OF FRANKS BUT LIKE ALL THINGS WE MOVE AND LOSE TOUCH.I AM REAL SORRY FOR NIAMH AND THE FAMILY. JO I`M TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR VERY SAD LOSS BECAUSE ITS ONE THING TO LOSE A FRIEND OR AN OLDER ONE OF THE FAMILY BUT ONE SO YOUNG IT `S HEART BREAKING. TO MARTIN THANKS AGAIN FOR MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR US TO MEET AGAIN WITH PEOPLE OF LIKE MIND AND LIKE MEMORIES THAT BRING US BACK TO A TIME WHEN WE WERE AS FREE AS THE BIRDS BUT NEVER KNEW IT THEN. WE ALWAYS WANTED TO BE OLDER. NOW WE ARE OLDER WE WISH WE WERE BACK THERE AGAIN HA HA M.O.G.
To Ella & Liam.
Thanks
Much appreciated.
Jo.
Dear Jo, Deepest sympathy to you and the family on the loss of dear Breanna. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. God bless and may you find strenght and love in the memory of your little angel. Ella
patty. Thanks for the calls & for getting thru on M’s phone. That was a great surprise. Tony G thanks for the poem. That made me smile. Meantime Hello to all.
T’is a rainy day here April showers galore. MC good luck with the next book.
Bet it will be Brillo’
Cheerio all.
Catch you later.
Jo.
Jo. I am sorry to hear of your great loss. I have 10 grandkids, aged 5 to 17 and I would be heartbroken if anything where to happen to any of them. You can Remember the good times you had but it doesn’t hide the heartbreak. My condolences again
Liam
Martin
Congratulations on the New batch of Photos on Windows Live.
Its great to get the place names along with the Photo.
Some of the places have changed their appearances over the years.
It certainly reminds of the places I used to go around on my Bike in the 50s. We used to cycle to the Mountains many a time, sometimes stopping at The Dodder for a dip.There used to be a fella at the Bridge selling Sweets/Lemonade the Lemonade was 6p a bottle (we clubbed together to buy a bottle). One time 5 of us cycled to Powerscourt dont think I could manage that today. Changing the subject the Brother tells me you are compiling a Third Book. I must go through the Photo Albums and see what I can find. Thats of course if you would be so kind to include my contribution. Thats all for now Martin,keep up the good work. SHAY
(Hello Shay, yes indeed another book is screaming for release, hopefully this time next year or so. Look forward to any contributin you can make to it…MC)
To all on the site.
I have to share something with you all.
We have all shared the past.
we also share this site,
But more recently I had an Angel
who flew from our sight.
She spent a short time with us
she loved with all her might
We wanted to hold her for longer
and hold her very tight,
She knew where she came from
and knew she was heading back
she told us we must not cry for her
or about this and that.
Her passing was not easy
Life is forever changed
She was only eight years old
Our loss is Heavens gain.
I think of another reunion
with loved ones to give more care
But most of all I think of Brianna
Running every where.
No wheelchair or tubes or tears
and no worries or cares or fears
Our grand daughter is home
and making up for lost years.
She will run and she will play
Without a doubt the Cabra West way.
She will meet those who have gone before
they will have stoies galore
I know she will fill them all in
Till we meet again
To some it may seem strange
that I still carry on
I have to try to honor her wish
Eight years was not very long.
So with each new day that passes
I sing all her favouite songs.
Na Na Jo has what it takes to ease
the aches and pain
cause once again I know for sure
Our loss is Heavens gain.
I just want to thank Martin for the invite to share my news
Thanks to all my family too. Many thanks to some of you who knew of our sad loss. To those who did not know I share my little poem.
Today I felt I could move forward & press on but most of all thanks to you all for just being such good Cabra West neighbours & new & old friends. I am so glad to be able to have a sure conviction that our Little Brianna is indeed with loved ones. Much have we loved her & we shall miss her tons & tons. I am fortunate to have many more grandchilren to love & hug. I know we are not expected to get over this massive loss. But I know the healing process can help us to live with it & get through it. No one can ever be expected to get over the loss of a loved one such as the little ones or the loss of a soul mate either. But we can learn to live with it & make each day more special & a tribute to our loved ones. we can live better lives & make sure we are worthy to be with them again in the next life.
I know others have lost loved ones too recently. Patty tell Niamh I am so sorry to hear about Fran too. Joan Connor & Mary H T thanks for your lovley emails & Joan, Brianna loved you too. She loved hearing from you too. & of course from all her IRISH Aunties Patty June Margaret & everyone. I know the internet seems very public to share this tender news but when all is said and done it has also been a wonderful blessing in disguise to be able to communicate with family & freinds too. & so quickly. I was on the Rd but came back to be with family at this end. Got to see family down South. Wonderful to see them all too. Our family is pressing on one day at a time & it really is a joy to think of Bri even tho she only had such a short life. It makes you really appreciate every thing in life & sure puts things in perspective too. We have had a wonderful life with her. I have no regrets & got to be with her a lot & more so over the past 3 yrs since semi retirement . I seem to get busier as I got older but there has been tons of care tons of fun tons play tons of trials & tragedy too but all overcome with love kindness patience & tons more love & care.
Life has been kind to us yet we have this great loss. I know we can keep going. Kindest Regards to one & all.Martin Thanks for not saying anything on the site till I was ready, that was so rspectful of you too. Thanks for the invitation to to share my news. I think it also helps in the healing process as I had felt it was a little strange to be chatting along without sharing my news. Now I can move on a little more today. its ok to share all sorts of news eh? incl the loss of Brianna.
Jo
Hi to all I have been reading the entrys on this site for some time now and a lot of them bring back some fond memories of times spent in Cabra West.We moved there about 1948 and lived at 484 Carnlough Road untill 1960. My father worked as a bus inspector. I had two sisters, Eileen and Mary and two brothers Paddy and Brian. Our surname is Carmody. Does anyone remember our family from back then?
(Hello Noel, great to hear from you. Was it your Da’ who caught me hiding under the seat on the 22?…MC)
Great photos, and all the members are enjoying themselves. What more could you ask.
Now if we only had names on the photos it would be perfect. Here in Australia , well Melbourne anyway. We are slowly ebbing into our Autumn/Winter and you can feel the wind bite you a little more the then yesterday. We have had a fantastic six months of great weather and no major bush fires. Not in Victoria. So its back into the long trousers and jumper until October when the warm weather gets warm again. Plenty of holidays coming up. The blue mountains near Sydney for ten days in May and a trip up the east coast in July for three or four weeks in August With the Caravan. In between our daughter will have her second baby which is something else to look forward too. Its all go. The site is looking powerful and the new photo format is so much easier to navigate. Good luck to all the members and the new new members we haven’t met yet. I am still working on that overseas trip and I will keep you posted
Liam
Hello all,
Heading South to see our children & grandchildren. Birthday time for of the boys. Hope this little note finds all well. Will look forward to reading & hearing more about the reunion when everyone has a chance to update. Meantime enjoyed our Irish visitor & some Irish goodies too. Planning to take another break after this one. I would love to continue on to Vegas but wont have time on this Trip tho’ so near & yet so far away. Would love to get to Dublin by the end of the yr so we shall see. Expecting a new grandbaby in may. Have visitors in June & July. Then taking a Rd trip to Oregon. Cant wait to go. Its a bit like Ireland that way. Lots of Fishing villages & even fish & Chips too along the way.I might go busking too or sing for my supper.
Well never a dull moment at my end. Mary H T keep in touch please. I will send you a post card. Hello MC keep up the good work I still love to read all your updates.
Love your photos too. Hello to Tony & Michael too glad you & everyone made it to the Reunion twas fun to see all the photos.
Cheerio all
Jo.
Hi Martin
Thank’s for a great night I really enjoyed it and thank’s to all the people there they were all first class.
Hi Jo
You have some lovely family. It was really nice meeting Patty. We missed you not being there, perhaps next year?
Patty
Thank’s for a lovely evening.
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Just for Jo
School Memories 9th April 2010
The old desk on the stage
Was a memory for all those there?
Of the time Jo sat upon its seat
With the ink marks in her hair
The slot that held its pencils
Was a hiding place for lice?
And the kids would try to crush them
When they popped it wasn’t nice
And when beneath the desk
Teacher’s passion killers were in view
If she caught you looking at them
It would be too bad for you
But now the desk is idle
At a reunion just for show
And its photo’s on the website
Are memories just for Jo?
Tony Gorman
To Ray,
Great to see You & Marie & Kathleen in that photo on the events page what a lovley snap. Glad you got to attend the reunion. Margaret Larkin I see you & Patty did yer party piece too Oh how I recall the drill. Believe me when all these Endearing young charms too by Mrs MC Gurk. ha ha . We have that drill down to a fine art in our house too. Im sure Patty must have filled you in. I recall the honky tonk Piano too. I played it every chance I got. Changed over to the guitar & Banjo in later yrs Earned a few bob doing a few gigs too. Not sure Id get away with it nowadays. Anyway to all who went to the reunion I hope some day Ill get to one.
Hello to all in OZ NZ UK USA Denmark Dublin & all the Wicklow wanderers too. nice to read all your updates. To all the Marys & to Joan & Chirssy & everyone who was at the reunion & to all of us who could not attend I still hope all are well & keep in touch on the site. How is everyone in NEW YORK hope no one is getting LYNCHED.
Jo.
Thanks Martin
its still fun to read all the entries & see all your photos too.
patty
such a small world indeed I just want to say hello to you here too & thanks for the emails & updates. Give my love to Niamh too. Thinking of her too.I did not make the connection till I read your Note to Amos. Hello Amos.
Jo.
Hi Amos,Im just wondering your Friend Frank Mc Hugh that Passed away last week was he from Clonshaugh If so he was my friend Niamhs late husband.I met Michael from Wicklow at the reunion but I didnt know at the time they were old friends.Bye from Patty.
Hello all,
Great to see the photos. Thanks patty for the fun and I see ya got an aul jig done too. Glad you got to see old friends & made new ones too. Martin thanks for all the snaps. Great to see the aul school desk too. My memories of the desk is always having my hair dipped into the ink well. Yep the few nice clothes the mammy had for us to wear was always covered in ink. I recall to my horror seeing a few head lice in the pencil slot too yep we had such problems in our class. The lice likewise ended up in the ink well. That little white ceramic ink well. I think I feel a poem coming on too. Maybe a Gorman one. Maybe one of my own. The shoe boxes are full of stories from the ink well The blotting paper knows no boundaries too ha ha. martin I think we had as many lice rambling on our desks as you had hoppers in the bed. They even marched along the edge. I recall the bamboo umbrella style cane too. hanging over the teachers desk. I can still hear the sound of that brutal weapon. I was so glad one teacher did not fit into her desk to get the cane one time. She more than made up for it with her ruler tho’ the display of her pink & some times blue drawrs also known as Passion killers gave us a giggle as she tried to retrieve them as she blundered & got stuck in the desk. The desk was like a huge gigantic box style with a seat & I think nowadays it might resemble a wooden fork lift.
I better be quiet or Ill be banned for bringing up the subject of knickers again.
Now Martin the aul Drapery shop comes to mind again I rest my case.
Jo.
Marty O’Gorman !! Goodness me , I’m delighted to see your message. Regards Catherine Coffey
Hi Jo,I loved your poem.Tony and Michael love all about you and are wanting to see a photo of you.They love your sense of humour.I told them about your 12 shoe boxes and you were my baby sister.Joan sends her love.A Big Hello to all my Family and Hi to all on the site.From Patty.
Hi Martin,We had a wonderful night all the photos are lovely.It was great meeting Tony Michael Ray and Margaret and old friends.Thanks to Tony for his lovely poem.Pg We will all meet again this time next year.Thanks Martin I will be in touch soon Bye from Patty Tania and Trisha.
Hello all,
I am reminded that many of you are at the reunion. I hope all are having a good aul time. Easter was a quiet one at this end. A time to renew & refresh & care for family.
Our Irish Easter Eggs will be coming on Wednesday & even a few curley wurleys.
We have a friend popping in to see us. He will of course be a welcome guest.
Ihope it wont be long before we see some Reunion photos on the site soon.
Hello to Amos & to Rachel I only knew one family who lived in Mountjoy Sq sorry. I hope others might be able to assist you with your search. Hello Shay. I had forgotten all about those cleaners meself. Hope you & Yours are all well.
Hello to all on the site & a special Hello to all the Eamonns too how are yiz all doing ?
Hope The Gormans got to go to the Reunion & have a nice time with neighbours & freinds too. Martin did ya ask Mrs Counihan any awkward questions ha ha . just kidding Ill ask her meself some day. & Gerry like wise they sound like they have good aul sence of humor anyway.
Cheerio to all
Hope to see plenty of Photos.
Jo. USA.
Just came across website by accident. Great to re live some of the good old days!
I will now check site on regular basis for updates. Best wishes Martin O’Gorman Lower Killala Road
Just a note about the New York Cleaners in Abbey St.
I remember that in the 50s they used to have the Steam Press in the front window.
If you stood by the window the Steam used to come out through the drain.
It was lovely and warm in the Winter.
Always used to stand there after coming out from The Adelpha Picture House .
If the queue was too big for the Adelpa I used to shot through the Lane to go to the Capitol. Both of them always had a good musical on in those days,nice to hear some of those songs are back now through the Tele Adverts.
Hi all I’m trying totrace family the name is Doyle they lived in 33 Mountjoy square from around 1930 till 1955/56.My mother was Mona Doyle she died in 1998 her father was John R and mother Alice. Anyone ever heard of them?
To Michael in Wicklow
I learned this morning the sad news that Frank McHugh passed away after
a short illness. I’m in the phone book if you wish to call me.
Amos
Here is my pony express
or is it my Telegram ?
Have a great time at the reunion
God bless all who can stand.
T’is way older I feel today
as loved ones are far away
As easter time is at hand
we are reminded of an Empty tomb
I think of all our babies
none of them born in the Coombe
their Roots go deeper than Cabra
they were all Heaven sent
They played a little in the layer
they played on Road at length
But I will say of Cabra West
our time was well spent
To dear ones every where at home
and abroad & above
That there is lots of love and the greatest
peace comes in the form of a Dove.
I was thinking back to the the days when the Grand put on the midnight matinees, 7 brides for 7 brothers, it would open with a bit of a stage show, Billy Hughes singing Dean Martin, Christy White from Attracta, jiving with his partner, Kiss me Kate, Showboat, neary always a musicial, but those days are long gone, never to be repeated. West Cabra is in the past now, probley multi cultural now, we would be strangers if we went back to live there, i use to know every name on our part of Killala, you woulden’t know diddly squat now. Remember when the Oasis opened, it was a beaut place, it had a great buzz about it , now i believe it’s like a slum in the black hole of Calcutter. Memories from the cornor of my mind, sang Babara, misty water coloured memories of the way we were. I think we’ve covered everyones memories, be it scipping, the stewhouse, the coalman, milkmam, breadman, slopman and potatoman, Kord Norbery, Lord Gough, The toucher Burke, flash Kavanagh, snowmen, sliding on the road, catch the girl kiss the girl give the girl a squeeze, dripdrop sailor on the sea, there’s somebody under the bed, the Bogies, 22a, scut behind lash the whip, sham, hiocks, claiming, you’re solid can you bop, are you wearing, i’m wearing my sputnicks, dugin beatin, french kissing, O’Grady said do this, were are you going with no bell on your bike, And could it be it was all so different then, has time rewrittin every line and if we had the chance to do it all again, would we, could we?
Jimmy Rogers.
(Good man Jimmy, you’ve certainly covered a multitude there alright…MC)
Hello to all and a very Happy Easter. It looks like we will have a wet one with snow on the mountains. This should have been here for the Olympics. Ah well they have extended the ski season and that makes them happy. God bless and have a wonderful holiday and a very special reunion. Looking forward to hearing all about it bye for now Ella .
(Hello Ella, a very happy Easter to you and your family…MC)
HI to Martin and all the lovely people on the this site. Sorry I cant be there for the second reunion. Dublin is a long way from Melbourne and I had to make my mind up as to which way to turn. Was it to be the reunion or a family wedding in England. Well the wife choose the wedding.
However I MAY be in Dublin in September for a week and will catch up with Martin then. I came across a site called Raised on songs and stories and a man from Cabra West has written about his life growing up in Dublin. A very interesting account of times gone by. Some of you may remember me from Prendervilles store. A cheeky little bugger with glasses. I was there for nearly five years before going to Birmingham.
I was in the 53rd scouts under Fiddler Kelly for a number of years. I made my life in Melbourne and have lived here for nearly 40 years. I never forget the old days and the people and places I used to haunt. This site keeps us all up to date with whats going on and I thank each and every one of you for the great stories. To all those going to the reunion. Have a great time and remember the one who couldn’t make it
Regards to all
Liam
(Well hello Liam, great to hear from you again. Hope you have a good Easter with the family…MC)
Hello all,
Hope you all have a nice reunion. I have been busy with family. We have snow again. Spring was here for a time now we have snow again. My mother in law use to say March is many weathers so this time its going to go out with a snow storm. I hope it gets a little better for Easter too. Nice to read the currnet updates. Hope you all have a good time at the Reunion. Maybe Ill make it to the next one.
Regret to say I cant make it for a variety of Reasons. Ill be in touch again some day soon. Hello to all my family. Hello to Joan Connor & to all the Marys. ill be thinking of you all. Hello Willie & all your fam & friends in NY. Hello Lorainne & Beatrice too.
Martin hope all my sisters & brothers make it as well. sounds like they are all trying to go. Be sure to have a great time. Hope Dickie & all your fans get there too.Hope the Price & O’Callaghans get there our fam would love to catch up with you all
Jo.
(Hello Jo, regards to you and yours. No doubt the O’Neill clan will turn up on Monday evening. I’ll put any photos taken on the new photo section of the site. Keeping you all in my prayers…MC)
Good morning all and hope all is well. I just can’t make it this year, I got to go home last year for Easter, but I missed the reunion b/c of work back here.this year It’s a question of the heart more then anything else. I did a solo trip last year with out the wife. But this year “”solo “”just didn’t feel right to me. Jo, yes my dear, I’ve tired to get her out a work but she has to be there. She is coming on my winter cruise out of Miami end of JAN. I wish we could all do that its so relaxing, i know its easy for me to say. We could have our own fun on the ship and land, with our own lounge for singing and dancing the cabra way. I could arrange all that with music. we might even get Ronan Tynan to give us a song. Des, I see you are going to be at the reunion that’s magic. I do hope dickie R makes it. That’s would take me back to st Finbarrs when he sang with my band, MY God that had to be about 1966 I know it was very early in music for me. i didn’t know B,… from a bulls,…….ear??,.as we uesd to say. God bless all and happy Easter, Regards Willie L are you taking call at the reunion.
(Hello Willie, I had a phone call from Dickie R this evening regretting that he is unable to make the reunion. Sorry you too can’t make it…MC)
Willie
Sorry I never knew anyone from Ventry but my pal went with a girl from Carnlough Rd
(Fassaugh Av end) her name *Eileen Costello*.
Had a pal from top of Carnlough &Tommy Maken he still lives in Dublin but lives in Blanchestown. We are all in our 70s but we try to keep in contact specialy if I get home.
As you say the NY Firemen are great lads you have good reason to be proud of your lad Liam.
I can understand the Mrs been worried about him.
We have a Grandson who has just joined the Army (we have been to his Passing out Parade). Now we all worried about him going to Afghanistan the Daughter tried to dissuade him but no use.
I guess in our young days it was all adventure to us too.
The one think I told him about is been Homesick and missing going out with your mates at weekends. Me and my Pal Eugene missed all the Dublin Dancehalls and the Bands in the 50/60s we left Dublin in 1957. We tried to get a job at home just after the Xmas Holiday but failed so off we went again in 58 (Been here ever since).
We have lost track of most of our old mates ,but we found some through Cabrahistory) so gratefull thanks to Martin.
Pity I cant get home for next Mondays Reunion but we are unable to get home at moment. I always loved the Military Parade on Easter Sunday but looking at the Weather it may be snowing this year.
So all the best Willie keep the Green Flag Flying.
Shay
Hi To All.
Well Martin, It looks as though I wont be making the reunion this time. Due to other commitments,but I wish everyone that does turn up,a great time. On the other hand I will be in Dublin towards the end of June,so I might get to meet you then. Give my best to all in the west,and of course,Annamoe as well. Good Luck for now. Eugene.
Hi James
Tell them to postpone your meeting that you have friends to meet up with.
We need you there for the sing song. Who will do the Elvis impersonation’s?
As they say on the enlistment posters WE NEED YOU
Hope you change your mind
Tony
Watched a movie this afternoon, Yellow Tomahawk, black /white, Rory Calhoun, diden’t know if he was an indian or a white man, Lee Van Cleef thought he was an indian, Noah Berry thought he was a mexican in love with an indian, the calvery officer though he had indian blood, confused? so am i. Rory only shot 21 bullets from his 6 shooter. Rory killed Lee with the bow Lee gave to him in friendship! right.Noah rode off to Mexico with his indian girl, she wanted mexican blood in her, Rory rode away with Peggy Castle, she wanted indian blood in her.
I’ll leave you to figure it out.
Ireland was described in the Independent as,El Paso and getting worst The country is starting to resemble a corrupt shanty town in a spaghetti western. I haven’t a clue who will appear in the movie, fish and chips at 10 paces, i can see it now, the baddie lying on the ground, holding his stomach, you put to much salt and vinegar on the chips, the goodie then walks away with his one and one. I’d kill for a ray and chips now.
I watched Burt Lancaster in a spaghetti western made in Spain, sad to see a great actor appear in rubbish, He played the part of a Mexican sherrif, he was battered from pillar to post, begging and pleading, then one day he pulls a bag from under his bed and, hey presto, there’s a super hero outfit in it, he changes and becomes the great scout and hunter, all that was missing was the phone box, save us.
Did anyone see the movie Hollywood land, it was the story about Steve Reeves, who played superman in the old serial, very good movie. what a Mickey Mouse serial.
Jimmy Rogers. PS. anything i write is only my opinion ha ha ha.
Hello all,
Hope you all have a nice Easter & a nice Reunion. Easter as always is a time to renew refresh. There is something about Spring that I love.I have a minute to myself today so I am just saying a little hello to family & to all on the site. Willie I have a freind who wrote a book & many of the NY fire Dpt are featured in it I wonder if your Liam is any where in it. It was mostly around the time of 9-11. I can well understand how worried you would be about your lad. Martin thanks for your email I will be in touch again some time soon. Hello to all the fam & to all the neighbours & friends who will be at the reunion. Oh I think I will have to be the fly on the wall. Joan thanks. & Mary H T keep in touch Id like to finish our chat. all the best everyone.
Happy Easter to everyone. I Love Easter.
Cheerio all.
Jo.
Just when you taught it was safe, monday the 5th of april is a non starter for me, we have our meeting 0n the 6th, we have a busy month to discuss so, we wont be all off to Dublin in the green.
Have a great time, you’re lucky you dont need a passport to enter Dublin, but the way things are going, that could change.
Jimmy Rogers
Hi Olive Carr.
des o neill here, yes thats the same eamon carey,we were
palls with your brothers phillip and martin, you know
my sisters patty june magaret and jo in usa,iam
hoping to make the reunion,bye for now des co,clare
Hello shay & JO, shay did you ever met up with a jack Costello from ventry rd, corner house. He’s there with you in Birmingham jack has to be 70. Anyway he’s my first cousin four boys one girl. Yes shay my oldest Liam is a real paddy; us at our age can see our kids looking like a brother and so on. But he’s in NY fighting fires, that’s what he wanted after college. Its not good when you see a big fire in NY on the news and see liams fire truck 226 right on the screen, man your heart jumps a mile a minute. The wife goes in another room. NY man they have big fire. Liam knows he has to call home as soon as he can, we keep hoping we get the phone call for him, if not its time to worry. Shay Ian was a nice singer “‘a real Elvis” like, it was a night, …oh what a night well it really was, such a night, …that’s the song I remember him singing. In the picture I’m the 3rd down on the right, with the black Elvis hairstyle. OH I WISH. Could be worse right. Still working trip. Willie L
Oh I am sorry I will not be able to make the reunion this year as a possibility of a family reunion in May has to take priority. Hope you all have a good time and a great chin wag. May the ears of those not present be burning and the tongues of those present be kept moist with a few drops of Arthurs Brew.
Tony
Hello All
St Patrick’s Day all over the world bring Irish together for a reunion each year that bring cheer and laughter to all.
Now let me tell you about mine here in Sydney. I had planned for a mini family reunion at the Rocks area, the prime spot for Irish people. Planned for my sisters, niece, 2 cousins from mothers side, 3 from dads side and the parents of one of those cousin’s just arrived from Ireland. His mother Kay whom I never met was a 2nd cousin and her husband Michael Foran. Now Martin you will already be seeing the picture because you invited this Michael Foran to the book launch last year at the Addison Lodge, but he did not make it. Well Kay (Dunne) Foran knowing My interest in the family tree brought some literature regarding the grandmother (Christina Dunne) A booklet The Forgotten Women a book Honouring All Women in The Struggle for Irish Freedom. A book I actually already had. Then Michael turned it to the inside back page and pointed out his father as a boy and named all in the photo. His dad Paddy Foran as a boy,then Archie & Billy Coffey ,Katie and Bridie Fagan then I chipped in and mentioned your name site and connect connect connect. It did not end there as we had a BBQ at home 2 days later out comes A Time to Remember and low and behold that same picture on page 9 with one extra name to add possibly your grandmother Briget Coffey she was obscured in the booklet.
This whole world is getting so small i could roll it up in a little ball and put it in my pocket and play with it.
Ah im too old for that game.
I wonder ” St Patrick ” do you know what you started all those years ago?
(Ok Tony, let’s start at the beginnng. I have the original negative of the photo you mention. The photo was taken by my father’s brother Paddy who died and left me over one thousand photos of the family, Dublin and his travels as a merchant seaman. In the photo are my father (Bernard Coffey) wearing the cap. The tall girl is his sister Bridget Coffey. Left to right in the picture are my father’s two cousins, Paddy and Bridie Fagan, sitting with their mother Katie Fagan nee Doyle. The little boy with the cap and slice of bread and his fly open is Paddy Foran, Michael’s father. My friend Terry Fagan is responsible for the booklet. Give my regards to Michael. I recently visited his Dad’s grave in Glasnevin with my cousin Barney Mulhall whom Michael knows. It certainly is a small world alright…MC)
hi martin and all on site. i have just had great time catching up with letters and was delighted to find someone remembers that pubs and dance halls closed on ST PATS day i thought i was remembering wrong but we used to cycle out to navan as school hall there had a dance and as we did not drink didnot bother us but we /the girls/ all wore a bit of green so ta for memory when we lived in B/HAM my mom sent us real shamrock as willy calls it also medels for communion and confirmation and i allwas put a bit of green on them..and allthough the club we were in was ex R A F we had great night and this week we were with 240 post office workers and ex posties in KILLKENNY had a lovely time except that Frank not too good and had to go to bed early but i was in good company and could stay up
we are hopeing he well enough to go to reunion on 5th particulary as its my b/day
but will depend on how well he is ..i would love to meet up again and to meet new siters. i wonder if Eamon Carey istheone from berryfield rd who we know quite well and who palled with my brother phillip jackson some of my brothers might come on 5th
we were at a funeral of an old well known lady in cabra GERTURDE O RIELLY and met lots of people i knew
cheers for now olive jackson carr
(Hello Olive and Frank, really hope you can both make it on the night…MC)
Hello Willie L Very nice to hear about your Liam marching in the Parade you have a right to be proud of him. Its great to see our Children carrying on the Irish Legacy.
My Grandaughter used to do Irish Dancing as a youngster but lost interest as she got older. But it payed off last year when she and friends went to the St Pats Parade in the Pub they got caught up in the Celebrations. Her and her friends were doing a jig (pretty good) the crowd put them on the Bar ,they tapped down the Bar.
They never spend a penny for the rst of the night,so all the lessons payed off.
I can relate to wearing Real Shamrock the Da always made sure he send me some to Birmingham England. Now the Parents have passed away I never get it anymore.
By the way Willie you mentioned Ian Sterret and the Chimes Band well his wife *Mary* is related to my Sister in Law. Ian live on Bannow Rd now we met Mary at a Family Holiday in Cyprus she is a great person ,Ian was ill at he time so never came.
All is well now and we may meet him at a Family Wedding in May in Dubln.
As you know there is a Band Photo in the News Section can yo piont out wher you are. They are on the Internet so if you are interested you may be able to contact him.
PS..Did you see the Dublin Parade on RTE on the Internet,our Birmingham Parade had over 80000 (Biggest in England).
spring is here today. lovely toread Wiillies update a great job Willie. Bet the gigs were smashing . Meantime Keep on the sunnny side of life. Greetings to one & all. kids are always magic Willie sure you are totallly right they would melt your heart.
Take care all,
Hello to all the Eamonns & huge hello to Joan Connor. my love to all my family. Just using a kiddie computer so will catch up with you all when I get to my place then we can fave a fam update.
Jo.
Hello all,
Nice to hear from Ella & Ray again. & everyone.Ray nice to hear you are rounding up people for the reunion. Im sure it will be terrific. Watch out for Jimmy Rogers or you might meet Jeckel & have to Hide. or is it Hyde. Im still on the rd again getting to see fam & Grandkids. So Ill catch you all again soon.
Hello to one & all.
Cheerio for now
JO
hi martin what is the best time to turn up on the 5th dont want to get there too early or too late looking forward to it
Margaret
(Hi Margaret, if you want a seat better be early. It starts off at around 8 o’clock. I’ll be there from early anyway. Looking forward to it also…MC)
Good day to all its the 18th hangover day. Just reading a few post here, you know I don’t remember much about the St paddy’s days at home. Tell me lads is that the first sign”" old age”? But I do remember the real shamrock, and when I came to the states first few years the ma would send it over in a box for the family and friends. You know you never see real shamrock any more, its all that kiss me I’m Irish thing. Well boys and girls I just wish I could pick you all up and land you at one of my gigs, you’d all fit in like a charm. Its just good music and simply family fun. With a little bit of this and that thrown in. we had three hundred for lunch, and my own affaire last night we had $250 singing and dancing from ONE to 101. Man you should see the little kids with their Irish shamrock jumpers, waving their little fingers to me and there big eyes just jumping out of their heads. Its the loveliest sight you ever seem, from listening to their parents telling them all about that Willie L, when the kids see ya you are like Dickie rock or some one big. And of course just like yourselves I’m like putty just looking at them, God you could take them all home with ya. My son Liam was marching with the FD NY that all holding 300 plus flags for the firemen OF 9/11. He’s a fireman in downtown Brooklyn 8 years now. Once again hello to all, it’s still looking good for reunion, but not in stone yet. Willie L PS I’m off coffee and drink for leant, so by Easter my tonuge will be to the floor.
hi martin im hoping to gather a few old cabronians for the 5th april
will i need to confirm with you or just turn up on the night?
im still enjoying the site thanks to all for the memories…Ray
(Ray, looking forward to meeting everyone on the night…MC)
When i was a young kid, the ma took me to see a movie, Little Nelly Kelly, it ended with a big parade down the main road or street or avenue, everyone singing it’s a great day for the Irish? The boys are all mad about Nellie, she’s the daughter of officer Kelly. Believe it or not We got the Paddy Wackery day from New York.
So maybe your man Paddy landed in New York and not Ireland or else like every other Irish person he emigrated too.
I’m not a drinker, but on march 17, i would wake up with the thirst of 10 alcholics, i’d be first into the club in Fremantle, a middy of VB. and an irish whiskey, that would be my stable diet for the day.
I’d wake up the next morning, not a bother or a thirst and that would be me for another year, march 17 was my Jekle and Hyde day.
I’m having lunch with 80 other retired people today, but i dont have a thirst, strange my last march 17 in Fremantle 2008, i diden’t have a thrist either, i knew then it was time to pack the bag and return to Ireland A Paddy Wackery free man.
Have a beaut day.
Jimmy Rogers
Hello willie
Just read your update. great to hear from you. Regards to your self & the missus & the kids& grandkds too Hope New York is kind to you too & not forgetting Lorainne too. I was only thinking of your Ma willie the other day for some reason she popped in to my head. the trench coat too. she wore a trench coat from time to time RIGHT ? Well best wishes with all your dates & gigs too. Hope you do get home again & meeet up with some of your pals & of course all your fans incl Patty & Margaret & & my fam will be thrilled to see ya too. nice that youll see your pal too. i recall with fondness the Doyle fam incl the da the taxi man. well all in all Its good to know you are all ok in New York. I know in your neck of the woods the 17th of every month is Paddys day. Good luck with your travels & gigs & hope all is going well for you & yours too. Betcha martin would love to see you at the REUNION & of course all your fans.Cheerio for now so nice to hear from you.
Dont mind them aul fellas from Dalky & sorry to hear your pal passed away I had heard.
Bye for now. Jo
Have a great day everyone. You many of you are most likely starting your day.Im hitting the hay t’is bed time here. The Post man was very good to the grandkids They are gone to bed with tons of Irish surprises. special Hello to all my family & to all on the site so many now Id be here all night if I try to name you all.
Take care.
Cheerio for now,
Jo
Hi to all on the site and may you have a Happy St. Patrick’s Day. We had our sr. lunch today and all were in good form from all over Ireland a couple at our table were from Belfast so you see it means all Ireland. There was more talent there singing jokes story telling and we all had a great time. They took some footage for a local t. v. station. We usually see a little of the parade in Dublin but not enough. I envy all who are able to make it to the reunion but hope you all have a wonderful time and as Jo said hope to see lots of snap. I love all the poems and letters etc., and hope that if continues. Goodbye to all for now and again HAPPY ST. PATS DAY. Ella.
I very much remember St Paddy’s day and night
The green bow on my hair as though I could take flight
The singing the dancing the freckles the fun
The rolling home when it all was done
Shamrock abounding in every buttonhole
Being Irish so deep in your soul
Raising of glasses and cheers to St. Pat
A jig and a reel as they pulled away the mat
Its a day that brings happiness and lots of smiles
Brings people together across the miles
So best wishes to all of you enjoy your day
Its good to be Irish wouldn’t you say
Happy St. Patrick’s day
Rita
St Patricks Greetings to All.
Just seen New York getting ready for the Big Day Tomorrow.
How Dublin has changed since the 50s St Patricks Day .
Everyone in those days got the day off Pubs and Picture Houses/Dance Halls were closed.
The Da use to take us to the Parade but I often wonderedwhy he wore he Post Office Uniform. The answer was that when he worked at Sorting Office in Pearce St they went to Store Street Police Station for a drink.
That was the only Bar in Dublin that was open ,they allowed Post Office Workers.
That Uniform was very usefull it was even possible to get free Bus Ride.
When we went to the Parade we always stood by the Rotunda Corner as it always slowed down there heading into Parnell St.
Lets hope the Sun Shines tomorrow just wish we could be with the Crowds.
Lets hope RTE puts it on its Web- Site.
MOrning all, top of the Morning to yiz all. Hello Lorainne Long time so sight see. Great to read your greetings. T G love the poem I bet youll have many more toshare in due time too. Hope you get to meet all the neighbours & my fam when you go. Have a smashing time & of course we will look forward to many a good Thumping read. Shay good to hear about the races & the Rugby I forgot all about those things. Hope all are well all over the globe to all in OZ NZ USA UK Scandinavia Ireland & every where. Sure no matter where where yiz all are someone is thinking of you all. Living outa the suit case at the mo but having precious times with fam esp grandkids. forever making Memories with them.They too get a taste of the site & the Roots. yep they know all about the wild west on both sides of the ocean.
Cheers to all.
The only toast Ill be having this morning is the toast I burned ha ha.
take care & have a great Paddys day too.
Jo & fam incl The Grandkids too.
will lookforward to seeing Lorainnes Video. I have a lovley one too hope it works Ill send it to you Martin.
Hello gang still working on getting home,…its looking good so far. i got the ok from Bev my wife, sorry she wont make it,… been a school nurse. you guys i’d love she a reak yankee dub. i think she been to ireland about 30 times over our 34 years together. remember my two girls irish stap danced for 15 years each, and bev traveled with them rvery where. Jo the deep set was just two cabra west boys and three,… nose in the air Dun L & Dalkey boys. one of their dads owned the Queens in Dalkey, they were out of our league, but Gerry Higgins bannow Road and myself drumcliffe road hung in there. its sad to say Gerry passed 4 years ago, thats another sad ending story God rest em. but a couple of my pals may show up John Reel 62 drumcliffe rd // Tony Doyle 248 carnlough Rd remember his dad peter doyle had the taxi halfway in the footpath & road. also Tom Foley from Finglas but was in the cabra west boys accordain band for years,… and also in my first band the chimes, lead singer was Ian Sterret he’s sister is on here. OH god my mind is goin way back. Now Jo,….. if i can only get myself on this plane, but i have two more weeks on St paddy’s music to go yet. God bless all. willie
to all my friends
HAPPY ST PATRICK DAY
Best Regards,
Lorraine De Mange
(Lorraine sent a beautiful film message with this email but it won’t upload onto the sight for me. It shows beautiful scenes of Ireland with Irish Blessing typed across the scene and a harpist playing ‘Down by the Sally Garden’…MC)
St Patricks Day Parade.
Here in Birmingham we had our St Patricks Day Parade yesterday.
They reported there was 80,000 lining the streets.
The Children looked great, everyone put a great deal of efford into the day.
The weather was very good nice and sunny first time in ages.
I was sorry to see the Tara TV Station close down we used to enjoy seeing the Dublin Parade. Seeing all the great ideas for all the Floats and The Marching Bands from all over the World.
My only gripe was our Local TV (Midland News) only gave us 30 seconds.
I bet the in America/Australia they give the St Patricks Parade a Full Coverage.
Ah well lets see the Irish win at Cheltenham and the Rugby Lads get Triple Crown.
That will show them what a powerfull Force we Irish are.
HAPPY St PTRICKS DAY to everyone.
SHAY.
Hello Martin,
nice to see the updates on the Events page. Those choir boys did a good job. On stage or off stage. Both Dickie & Eamonn have great voices. I am away from my home at the moment using a grand daughters lap top. Its frosty today. As always march is many weathers. Hints of Spring but it just wont stay yet. well have fun just the same I think your reunion night will indeeed be full of surprises. Hello JR. dont forget yer party piece. Sorry I cant make it but I dont squash any flys on the wall one of them just might be me.Eamonn any flights from Denmark going cheap I bet youd love to attend the reunion sure I bet everyone would love to meet ya. take a break.Ya probably are over due a visit to the aul sod anyway. Or better still how about your book is it still in the works. ???? I bet there will be more books coming out over the next yr too watch this space. Theres no shortage of talent in the west. Tony G be sure to keep us posted. Hay rita keep the poems coming. to everyone onthe site a big hello as always
Hope you all have a Great Paddys day where ever you may be or where ever you Celebrate. this one will be a homespun one in my neckof the woods.
Easter will of course follow very quickly & youz will all be also having a great aul time. Tons of photos please would love to see yiz all catching up & yapping away at the Addison.Best wishes to everyone. Regards to Mrs Counihan & Gerry too.JR just get a Limo dont think the aul 22 or the 22 A or the 12 will make it at all at all.An aul army Lorry might do the trick too. Better still On YER BIKE.
Cheerio all.
Jo & co USA.
Hi Everyone
I got my flight booked and will be looking forward to meeting some old and new friends on te night.
Jo
I will raise a glass in a toast to you and all those across the sea who cannot make it to the reunion.
———————-
Our Reunion
We will raise a glass
and drink a toast
to all who are not there
And remember them
for their stories told
that they gave us all to share
We will take some photos
for to show
the fun the laughs the cheer
And place them
on the website
to remember from year to year
—————————-
Looking Foward to meeting all that can make it,
Tony Gorman
(Hi Tony, looking forward to seeing you in the Addison Lodge. Will you have a special party piece written for the night?…MC)
Hello MC
Any chance the Deep set might show up at the Reunion. ?????
You’ll be Lynched if ya dont invite Willie & the boyzzzzzz. We know sweet William is still going strong tho; Im not sure about some of the other lads. Eamonn hows it going ?? pop back & say hello some time This aul wan missed yer hellos. T Gorman well done getting your work going. Im sure your late wife Geraldine will be very very proud of you. Patty & Margaret Hope you get to go to the Addison Lodge too. Be sure to round up the whole family. As you know I cant get over but If I could Id be first to be there. Hello to everyone on the site. Theresa Id love one of yer Mammys easter Eggs. I just recall a huge wooden counter & trays & trays of Eggs incl those Tu’penny marshmallow ones tray loads of them. soft Marshmallow ones. some of our family worked in the shop too in the old days. Those little Tu’penny ones had a wax paper on the tray too a big sheet of wax paper. Gosh I still cant remember where my bloody car keys are today but I can recall wax paper on those trays of yummy Easter eggs. Such is my brain these days. I call them brain farts. Joan Ill be sending you a CELEB magazine with your favourite little pen pal on it. she was the cover girl for February. so watch the PATTY POST.June my designs went well. Got a teaching job to go with it haha . Tell you more later. The Cat walk is all kids designs now too ha ha
Well Paddys day was celebrated in the form of Parades in USA today in some places.
This is my first yr to bow out. I was too busy to dance & Sing & join the parade this yr. My shoes are hanging on my guitar stand with the rest of the musical instruments. Its just been too busy a Season here at our end. The kids & Grandkids & travel kept us going. Life is forever full & Busy & we are all grand at this end.
The grandkids are the joy of our lives. They keep us more than busy never a dull moment. Well take care everyone Easter is not too far off So enjoy your Reunion & be sure to post some snaps on here for us. Ill be looking forward to seeing you all in the photo Gallery.Regards to all who look in & regards to all who say hello old & new.
Hows all the Cabra people all over the world where ever you are hello from me to you too.Mary H T hows it going how are you & yours too. Hows the Price & O’callaghans & all the Marys too. You are not forgotten. also Hows Eileen Oneill of lower Carnlough. Carmel Oneill & ANne & Joan Whelan hope youll all get to the Reunion again. Hows me DUB COUSINS Louise & all the Liscannor girls Stauntons too & everyone. MARTIN will your radio man & his mammy be there too How about Dickie & fam ya have to send him an invite. Be sure to ask Gerry Counihans mammy about what we discussed. Make sure ya dont have Bacon or cabbage or corned beef & cabbage that pot might show up in the ADDISON LODGE. just kidding. Now Mrs Counihan might have a few stories for ya too beware.
Cheerio all,
Jo.
(Hello Jo, there’s no tellin’ who’ll turn up on the night. Mrs Counihan was invited and may well be there along with the pot. Text message sent to Dickie and I’m sure if he’s in town on the night he very well may drop by. As for the Deep Set…well it’s looking good so far…MC)
Hello Martin.
I located the letter. Now what’s happening on the 5th April? are we going on a guided tour of West Cabra, or are we re-inacting escape from the Bars, or doing an Irish jig to a latin american beat over the Broomer, will we be hijacking a 22 AND 22A bus and demanding they restore the numbers to them, Will we witness the West been restored to Cabra, or the Bogies regaining it’s rightful name.
Will we skip our way from road to road, singing drip drop the sailor on the sea, or do the hand ball against the wall, singing Billy Boland bakes brown bread.
Does anyone remember Bernie Peet, she lived on Fassaugh Ave, next to the lane way beside the shops, she use to pal with a girl i mentioned a few times on here, Madeline O’Brian, from Dumanus Road.
Does anyone know the pretend councillors for West Cabra? do they ever show their faces in the surburbs? I wrote to one sheila but i never recieved a reply, probley to busy trying to think of ways to change the West.
I heard the number 12 vanished into cyber space, i jumped on a bus one day and went on a mystery tour, i think we drove around the church 99 times.
I might go up to the Bars one day and ask for a tour, try and have a chat with some of the kids in class, there should be plenty of ghosts there, with or without tin whistles.
Watched an old movie last week, the badlanders, Alan Ladd, brutal. maybe we were to easily amused back in days gone by.
Or maybe i’m just seening things through both eyes now, 99 bullets in a pistol, riding around the same large boulder in the backlots of the studio.
Jimmy Rogers.
(Now Jimmy, whatever you do on the night…don’t forget your party piece and this time write it on the tail of your shirt so you don’t forget it…MC)
Hello all,
Patty thanks for the chat. Theresa I only recall Capel st ha ha. but you could be right & those eggs were yummy. I love Easter time. JR are you up to mischief again. Hello to Shay Eugene T G MC Eamonn. hows it going.? hello as always to all on the site. sounds like the reunion will be huge I bet everyone will try to get to it. Ive passed on the word too Martin. Wish I could get over but totally busy here with fam & visitors. I like the photo MC of the Troy fam wonder if they are related to the Troys on Jarleth Rd. they looked lovley in that photo. I played jack stones with my grandson yesterday. & today I played ball with one of my grand daughters too. The old games still live on in our house. OH Patty did you ever get the Tatoo DVD. ???? Top Secret is really a good one.The Drummers are brilliant. Since we dont get a dose of Andy Stewart anymore we now look at the Tatoo from Scotland. I like to watch that one for old time sake. Hay dessie I have a photo of you sitting on the drums too some where. I also have a photo of Da in the Military Tatoo 1942. Yep skins & drums & all. paddys week here will be full of Irish music & some Pipe bands galore too. this yr I bowed out. I wont have my dancing shoes on & wont be needing the pipes sure Im full of bloody wind.
God be with the days. We will settle for fish & chips & Fly the flag this yr. No corned beef & cabbage Im afraid someone might throw in some knickers. Ok Im gone no teasing
Hi Martin my Family and Friends,Thanks for all the memories.Hope to see you on the 5th of April. Bye for now from Patty.
(Expecting a good turn out so be early for your seat…MC)
To Jo,
Was the Nolan’s shop where you bought the easter eggs on Little Mary St. off Capel Street? If it was then it was my mam and dad who made them!
When was that published? i cant find it, was it re- our politicians and the Paddywackery they indulge in on a certain day?
Jimmy Rogers.
(Jimmy, Tuesday 9th March edition. I’ve kept the paper for you just in case. Check out the News, Stories and Events page on this site for more of the same…MC)
I landed in fremantle, one october day. I left old dublin City ten thousand miles away.
While standing on the quayside, an Aussie said to me, onya mate, hows it going, you’re bloody good to see.
He told me his parents were Aussies and his grandparents too and with his flaming red hair, his mates they called him blue.
But i told him i was home sick and in need of cheer, he said no worries cobber, come and have a bloody beer.
He took me to a hotel and i began to feel all right, i said i’ll get a room here anbd stay the bloody night.
But he said no worries cobber, you can come and share my home, the wife shot through with a rat bag and left me on me own.
When he took me to his home, i thought it very funny, when i asked him were the toilet was, he said use the outside dunny.
So i sat upon this plate, i thought a funny loo, till he shouted, that’s not the dunny mateeeee, that’s me flaming BBQ.
Well that was many years ago, when i was young and green, i cant begin to tell you now of all the wonderful sights i’v seen. I’m very happy and contented now, still see me old mate blue, we still laugh about the time i …. on his BBQ.
Jimmy Rogers.
(Jimmy congratulations on your letter to the editor of the Irish Independent newspaper…MC)
Hi MC ,,yes he also thought me the tin whistle and realy started my interest in music ,which my daughter at 8 is now showng good signes of following ..I wonder would he realise how many people he realy influenced ,he was an amazing hurler very fit man spoke perfect irish and was always in a great mood .the Bars was tough but it made some great men live great lives I am sure …Cant wait to go back there ..also remember the head master MR Donogan he was also very strict. I remember once being in the church and he sang Panus Angelecus I could not beleive his voice ,I never forgot that song and whenever I hear it I remember that day and him singing it !! good times .
Cabra Cadabra the magic is here
Sometimes a smile and sometimes a tear
Such warmth and friendship travels afar
It will bring people home its a guiding star
Thanks for your welcomes I feel I can stay
Hopefully I will visit Cabra one day
Look around at the places you have been
To write some more of what I have seen
(Rita of course you can stay. Just pull up a chair by the fire and we’ll put the kettle on…MC)
Thanks to Michelle Byrne .for looking onto Mick Bernie for me .I will call into his old house and see if they remember me .cant wait to see my old friend …do you still live in Cabra yourself ?? this site has realy given me great memorys and cant wait to walk around there again .I would love to call into finbarrs and the tech .I moved out of cabra many years ago I have very few pictures of myself as a young kid growing up in Cabra .I recon the schools may have something ..I was in Paddy byrnes class for six years he was a legend but we did not know that at the time …I had some great friends in school all legends in there own right ..any way thanks again all .
(Hello David, I too had Paddy Byrne for all my years in Finbars. He was a musical genius who taught us to play the Fadog Stan (Tin Whistle) and a few steps in Irish Dancing. I loved my time in the Bars and wouldn’t change it for anything. I went back there recently and saw my name on the attendance roll book…MC)
Hello all,
Hello Rita lovley poems too nice to read yours too. Hello to all my fam & all on the site. Had a sunny week & today ended up with tons of snow.Crazy weather. Spring is trying so hard to come.Hope everone is well. I will be heading off again to spend time with Fam. So catch you all again soon. Hello To all in New York too. Willie are you booked out for Paddys day. ?? Hope all are well
Cheerio for now.
Jo.
(Hello Jo, great to hear from you as usual. Looking forward to the reunion, should be great craic…MC)
Hi Jo. Eamonn, Shay and all on the site.
Thanks for your kind words about my poem book being published, it will take about three months before it appears on Amazon and other book sale’s.
I have a mixture of poems in it so I hope people will enjoy it as it was written with each and everyone of you in mind.
I enjoy writing on the website for you and I hope people near and far either get a laugh or a happy memory from what I write.
The book is called Poems from the Heart and its dedicated to my late beloved wife Geraldine and all the people of the Cabra History Website as I owe you and Martin a Big Thank for helping me along the way.
Again Thank You All
Tony
(Tony be sure to let us know when the book launch is…MC)
Hello all,
Just a little hello to family & to everyone on the site. Hope you are all well. Paddys day coming up soon too. Best wishes to all where ever you may be. Easter willl also come very quickly after So Happy Easter too. I recall with fondness getting some lovley Easter Eggs even in a Basket. Nolans in Capel street was famous its lovley selection of chocolate & easter eggs. We always got lovley ribbons for our hair.we were lucky & we had clean washed white socks too. We were lucky to have sandals. the ones with the corregated white soles. theyd be polished & shined or we migh have had those white canvas runners that got the whitening theyd be manky all week & thread bare but the whitening made them look good again. We got as much milage out of any thing we got to wear. I knew a fam who had lots of boys & The lads got a slab of cleeves instead of an easter egg. It was more grown up for the lads to get the cleeves. the ha’penny cleeve. I love Easter. Well I hope everyone keeps saying hello on the site even if theres only a few memories to share its still nice to say hello so stick around Eamonn we love hearing from you. Hope all have a great time at the reunion. Dont forget to share your Easter Eggs too.Be sure to post some photos of the Reunion please Martin. I like all your current photos you listed too. Very nice.Oh Martin thanks for the update on the Brazen Head. & also for writing to My Friend she really appreciated it. Thanks.
Cheerio all,
Thinking of you all,
Jo.
Hi David Byrne,
I checked out if Mick Bearnie is still living in 51 Fassaugh ave but he is now living in blanchardstown. his mother father and brother Noel still live there, if its the right one he would be in his late 40s?? do you know a John And Jean Byrne who also palled with mick??
Michelle xx
Well Margaret isn’t it a small world.Delighted we were talking about the same fella.I sometimes visit that area,the building that was the house he lived in is still there.It’s a business premises now,think they may be closed down but still standing.If you remember any other people you knew from around there let me know.I’d enjoy scratching my brain to think if I knew them. PADDY.
I’m supposed to be working but somehow diverting
This website has me hooked
I googled it up although lots to do
noticed my poem was entered times two!
My new friend Tony introduced me to you
Not sure I belong but would really love to
My father was Irish for which I am glad
Such warmth and humour I got from my dad
Thanks for the smiles and the laughter too
and thanks to Tony and all of you.
(Hello Rita, welcome to the site…MC)
Hi Everyone
I found a new poet called Rita who I introduced to viewing the site and she loved it so much she emailed this little poem to me so I will share it with you.
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I happened upon this amazing website
I’m holiding my sides,been laughing all night
The crack is just great, the people are too
reliving your youth is a great thing to do
Stories of pots and boiling briefs
Football players who are also goal cheats
Laughter for those who venture here
Stories for all and memories dear
Rita
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Hopefully I can encourage Rita to write direct on the site it would be good fun.
Tony Gorman
I was introduced to your site by a friend. A lot of what I have read has been in verse I thought I would comment likewise:-
A Cabra Affiliate!
I happened upon this amazing website
I’m holiding my sides,been laughing all night
The crack is just great, the people are too
reliving your youth is a great thing to do
Stories of pots and boiling briefs
Football players who are also goal cheats
Laughter for those who venture here
Stories for all and memories dear
Hi Martin my family and friends I have a lot of catching up to do.It has been a while since I was on to have a chat.Roll on the 5th of April I am looking forward to it.I cant believe a whole year has gone by already.Bye for now Patty.
(Hello Patty, hope this finds you well and Margaret also. Looking forward to Easter Monday. Yes a year already…MC)
My Great Grand Mother was Mary Beckley nee Mc Donald . She died in 1907. I now have her burial records in Glasnevin.
The only other person in the same grave was Mary Fogarty of Attracta Rd Cabra. who died in 1946 aged 64yrs. I would love to find out if she was related in any way with my Great Grand Mother.
Perhaps somebody may remember her, I would love to know of any memories of her.
Hello all,
Hello Margaret & Paddy glad to hear you 2 have many connections with old friends. I recall the Maguire fam. To both Eamonns hello. Dessie M is on a Cruise. Maybe she will also be no one on the Talent night ha ha. Hello to all in Dub Cov & London. & Texas & NZ Denmark & OZ. hows everyone doing. Great to hear from you all. Skype & emails are just wonderful. Thanks. This week a lolvey surprise to hear from our Margaret via the post man too. & Patty congrats to Kate on her Trophy too well done.Shes taking after her na na. fun to talk to you as well. June My new design is a winner. Big demand for Paddys Day & Easter ha ha. The Price is right. more on that via Skype ha ha.Im gladIm not making Knickers sure Tony G would have a field day. How is Eamonn doing over there in Denmark. Hows your book coming along. ??????
Hows the Price & Ocallaghan families hello to one & all hope all are well you are not forgotten. HaY Shay my ma always boiled up Tea Towels & only tea towles. She was very very fussy about having totally clean tea Towels. Every thing else was done in the bath or in Summer in a big aul tin Tub out in the back garden with the scrubbing board too.What ever we had to wear was scrubbed till it was thread bare & so were our knuckles. Never had a washing machine. or a fridge. seldom had rubbish wasted nothing. Shay I know many of us rememer the turf depot too. some people pushed aul prams others pushed aul box cart stlyle trolleys or trollys made from orange boxes with aul trolly wheels most of the lads made them. Gosh so many things come to mind.Hello Joan Connor & all the Marys thinking of you all. & a big hello to everyone on the site & every one around the world. Roll call hows everyone doing.??????? Louse Stewart & Carmel Lynch & Joan Whelan how are you all too. Oh to be the fly on the wall at the next reunion. Hope its bigger & better & that yiz all have a great aul time I really wish I could get over.
Regards to one & all. A big hello to all my family.
Jo.
Hi all, The time is 18:55 (6:55pm in Ireland) and Ireland beat England in the 6 nations by 4 points, 16-20 in favor of Ireland. (the game was played in England) a game which Ireland took the lead early on,and held on for most of the game. It was touch and go from then on as England took the lead at 16-13, then a try and conversion from Ireland wrapped the game up for the boy’s in green.
At this point I’d like to say Congratulations and good luck to Tony Gorman on his collection of Poems which are due to go to print shortly, I (we on site) hope they reach the acclaim they deserve.
To JO, the “Great mother of Cabrahistory.com”, I’d like to thank you for your never- ending enthusisam and ability as the greatest “Chatterbox”,and spreader of good will and humor for which we could not do without,(keep it up).
To Martin (MC), I’d like to say thank you for the oppertunity of partakeing in this site, cabrahistory.com, for which without you and your efforts,all this would not be possible.
Last, but by no means least, I’d like to say to each and all of you, that I have enjoyed every minute of every mail that was posted here on site, its a credit and an accknolledgement to all of you, through your humour,wit, and respect for each other that makes this site what it is.
I don’t feel that at this time that I have much more to contribute to you all so (it’s better to shut up than to f..k up) as they say, so I’ll just be an on looker from time to time.(do I hear clapping)!
P/s. I have asked Marc Zimmerman to post all he has on the “Cabra Grand” and other local cinemas, to this site instead of to me,(when he get’s the time).
This is about it for the time being, Respects to you all Eamonn,(EO’C).
HIPADDY YES THATS THE SAME FELLOW JOHN FLANAGAN WENT OUT WITH HIM FOR ABOUT FOUR YEARS HE WAS MY FIRST BOYFREIND DID NOT KNOW WHAT HAPPENDTO HIM AND IT IS GREAT TALKING ABOUT THE OLD TIMES I SEE THERE IS A DATE SET FOR THE REUNION THATS GREAT MIGHT SEE YOU THERE
MARGARET
Hello all,hi to Margaret.The pub you mention facing Smithfield is either Delaneys or The Cobblestone,they are both still there.You mention a Johnny Flengan who lived over the pub.Would his name be Flanagan by any chance?There was a big family of Flanagans who lived in a house beside Delaneys pub.Christy Flanagan who was my childhood pal had a cousin named John Flanagan who also lived in that house.They all moved to Finglas and when John married he lived in Ballymun for awhile,think he was in the clothing trade.He was a slim fairhaired guy when I knew him.Hope its same person Margaret. I knew lots of people in Arbour Hill but not the ones you mentioned,sorry.Gerry Hayes lived there,he was with Dickie Rock in the Melocords. Later he went to the Cadets.There was the Maguire family too,the mother was a dealer in Moore St,they moved to Cabra,might have been Ratoath Rd.I know one of the sons,Christy lived on Carnlough Rd in the 70s,maybe he’s still there.Hope some of this info is of interest to you Margaret and to other people too.Let me know if you think Johnny Flanagan is the same guy you knew.I often wonder where all these people are today,know some are no longer with us.My old pal Christy died a few years back,cancer. On a lighter note its great to chat about those times and those people,its like clinging on to whats gone.
Paddy
Hi Tony
Like your new one about the OLE POT.
I remember the Ma boiling the soiled Nappies they smell was awfull.
Do you remember the Tin Plugs they used to sell in Hardwares to repair the Pots & Kettles. They broke in two one piece inside and one outside and hammered both together.
After we made the Tea we were forever forgetting to take Kettle off the Gas.
I wrecked the Kettle once and the Ma insisted I pay for the Plug it was 6p (I think)
I used to fetch the Turf for a old Lady on the Drive (Depot by Matt Whelans )
she used to give me about 6p for the job. Well that was me Comic/Sweet money gone that week. (Never burned anything again).
Funny now the youngsters just buy another set if the colour dont match the Kitchen.
We have got the Daughters cast offs many a time.
Hello to one & all. Great to hear another reunion is underway. Wish I could get over.T G hows Author House taking care of you. I hope all goes well & we all have the pleasure of also having a Thumping good read too. Be sure to let us know where to order our copies. Hope I can have a signed copy too please. So lets now when your book is launched too. I bet all are looking forward to it too. Best wishes. Thanks for putting the aul Pot to rest & The knickers too. Now if I had a bit more elastic on the few dollars Id be over for the reunion. I would love to get over to see the family & see everyone at the reunion too. Too much going on at this end.One of these days
I might get there. Eamonn when is your book coming out too. Dont forget we want to see yours too. Well I better get back to the Grand Kids we are all having fun & time together. Its a slumber party tonight.I agree with you Eugene first stop is the Fridge & the Pantry they love their grub. A gas lot they are. Indeed youd need a good aul Dublin bin man to clean up when theyare all gone home.Well Hello to all.
Hope all the reunion plans come together. Hello Martin hope all is well with you & yours too. special Hello to all my family too. Take care all.
Jo. & co.
hello eamonn carey.
great to hear from you. st peters hall we had good
times back then,looking forward to meeting up
with you and my family at easter,bye for now
paddy g margaret here when you lived in stonebatter did you know a tony healy micky dune fergus murrey he lived right becide the church on abour hill a jonney flengan he lived over the pub facing smithfield it is still there the pub is i hung around there for awail when i was younger it seems along time ago now a well we all are getting older well me anyway talk to you soon margaret
Des O Neill its Eamonn Carey again , Des will you be able to make the Cabra reunion at Easter, I belive its on the 5th of april. all the best Eamonn,
ah how are ya Des O Neill, its great to here from , your not going to belive this but only last christmas over in 321 carnlough rd, we were looking at OLD black & white photos and I got a great one of you and your MOT , MAN YOU WERE ALL THE GEAR, Des do you remember Peters Hall, —say no more say no more,, all the best Eamonn Carey
Hello all,
Having time with the grandkids.A nice sunny day today. at last a taste of Spring. Good to read the updates & be able to share with the grand kids. would love to be able to get over to see fam &reunion not able at the mo. Best wishes to one & all.
Cheerio for now
Jo.
(I have booked the Addison Lodge for Easter Monday 5th April 2010 for the Cabra Reunion. More details to follow…MC)
Thanks a lot Jo & Shay
It will take about two to three months before its published and its called “Poems from the Heart” and I have dedicated it to my Beloved wife Geraldine and All the people of the Cabra History Website.
And I hope I have named you all in its roll of honour as a thank you for helping me.
Well Jo
I have at last put your pot to rest
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Demise of a Pot 24th February 2010
That mystery pot
Has done quiet a lot
Of boiling over the years
It boiled bacon and frocks
And some smelly socks
And the taste it would have you in tears
But the worse one of all
Was the taste of those smalls?
That was boiled up along with the cabbage
They turned a pure green
Like you’ve never seen
And the elastic was loose like it was ravaged
But they buried the pot
In a Finglas plot
And a fair few Ladies were there
They were all dressed in black
Just for the crack
As they knelt down and said a mock prayer
It was draughty that day
And the breeze had its way
As none of them wore any smalls
They blamed the old pot
As it burned the whole lot
And they were subject to lots of wolf calls
For the reason for the pots demise
Was its arse burned by surprise?
As it was left on the stove on the heat
Now a stone marks the spot
Where they buried the pot
In the shape of those smalls with no seat
Tony Gorman
Hi Margaget,I didn’t live in Cabra,came from down the road,Stoneybatter area.Lots of people moved to Cabra from there during my childhood.When our turn came we went to Finglas West.Later I got a job in Unidare and made friends with a Cabra West lad named Sean Ryan,Rathoath Rd.I spent many nights watching television in his house[we didn't have a tv set yet]I used to cycle over through the back lanes.I remember we watched a war series,The Gallant Men,think Jack Benny was on same night.It seems so long ago now I feel it was the last century. HOLD ON,IT WAS THE LAST CENTURY,jeeze I’m older than I thought.Aw here,its time to put on the Durango Kid,have a mug of tea and a Milroy’s chocolate bar.If I can dodge the bullets for the next hour I’ll be back in town shortly. adios amigos Paddy.
hello to all on site.
hello Eamonn Carey, Long time no see,how are you,hope
your keeping well, Dessie o Neill here ex 140 Carnlough rd,
living in co clare now, hi to my family on site,bye for now
Des o Neill
hi paddy margaret hear may be i was that girl then in milroys cummins was my name then where do you come from i am from cabra i might see you at the next reuin we just might remember then
Hi Martin.
Hope all is well. Sorry I missed you on your visit here. That one particular week for me ,was tied up with doctor appointments {There still looking for that elusive brain}.No chance of finding it.The weather was very bad that week as well,so you were saved the visit from Gabby Hayes ,and Fuzzy Knight. However I will be visiting Dublin this summer ,so you dont get away that light.Better get ready for the next roundup. I have orded a new zimmer frame with a fast draw built in,not to mention
overdrive as well.{No way, will the sheriff catch me now}.Looking forward to then. Oh by the way ,that was the same Gene Kerrigan. Hi Jo,Hope you are still enjoying your children,and not spoiling them too much,But I cant see how you can not spoil them.We have a 2 yr old that comes in here,and takes over the house,and the telly,wrecks the place ,and then clears off,but she is a lovely soul.I cant wait for the summer ,so I can fling her out in the garden.Ha Ha. Hi Shay,Hope all is well.Now that the weather has broken,I will pop up and see you for a chat,and maybe have a glass or two.I will be in touch. Well not much more I can say,So I will be on my way. My best to all.Nice pictures of Dublin Martin.You all take care.Eugene.
(Hello Eugene, I’ve booked the Addison Lodge for the next episode of the Cabra Reunion. It’s on Easter Monday 5th April 2010. Hope to see you there. Oh and bring along that ‘sidewinder’ Shay with you…MC)
Hello to all, its been awhile as we know time waits for knowone, but life goes on. martin i jst went from start to finish with your dublin pictures and stories. it was magic, i was reading what Jo said about Barry”s hotel that turned me on to look at it. yes i played barry;s many the time, i also think i know the Group playing in o.connell Street, i have to wait and get mag… glass, My regular glasses just don’t do it. all is good here TG …..just lots of snow and more coming, God we got 1 & 1/2 ta 2 foot the last time. love to all, willie L
hi martin, what a wonderful site, I missed your reunion last year as we were down in aus, visiting my brother Sean, he’s in Sydney, and he just loves the site, I look forward to getting the chance to meet you this april if I may, yours Eamonn Carey, Carnlough rd. P S : Martin one of the site members , mary Hogan (tarnowshi) was wondering about a chap , Noel Jordan, from carnlough, I think Noel worked in Batchalors for a long time , and is liveing on banow rd,
Oh Sorry ,Its *Tony…forgive me.
To Tommy Gorman
Good to hear that your great work will be available to the Public.
Its nothing more than you deserve,I always look out for your latest
contributions. They bring me a good laugh and some have been thought provoking.
Let me be one of the first how your mailing list when published.
All the Best
Shay
Thanks to Michelle Byrne for the information about Mick Bernie ,so your grandparents are number 55 so mick would be 59 ?? thats a great help I am home for easter and will call in to see him its been over thirty five years since I last saw him !!! thats what is great about this site .a lot of the time in the mad world our memorys are a comfort and great to remember the good days in Cabra West .but ever better now we can catch up with long lost friends that were distant memorys …thanks again and please keep it alive .oh my aunt that I lived in Cabra with worked in the Cabra grand she remembers Gene Kerrigan working there as an apprentice projectionist !! she has great storys about the Grand days ….thanks again .
Ok to Tony G & Eamonn I got youz two mixed up its totally a Brain Fart. Right lads I better not read too fast any more. so once again Hello to one & all
HAPPY ST PATRICKS DAY to everyone. Roll On Spring Im so ready for Spring. I want to say good bye to the snow & hope we all get a bit of sunshine again. I love the Seasons but Im not ready to enjoy Spring.
Byeeeeeeee
Jo.
Hello all,
Hello MC & Tony G & everyone. Great stuff Tony best wishes I hear Author House is a good one to go with a freind at my end had good success with them. Congrats & hope all goes well. MC did Georgene Warren contact you. Shes considering Author House too I had told her about them as well as others. So she may want to know how things went for you with Choice. Well Paddys day is coming next. Ill be wearing a bit of green No teasing me Eamonn ha ha. We shall fly the flag. & only the flag ha ha .One of my girls hosts a party every yr & makes us all Fish & chips & Curry. ha ha wont be any Corned beef or Bacon or cabbage to worry about. We also get tons of Cadbuys Chocolate too. & we have a jam session. Wheres Willie Lynch when you need him . Patty get on yer hornpipes. June & margaret too. I know yiz can do an aul reel too. & Id love if all the brothers were here to play thier instruments & join in the Jam sesssion too. MC tell Kieran we shall miss the aul Banjo & his guitar & the fiddle he is so good at the lot. Have to dash tons to do today. Thinking of one & all great to see everyone is still plodding along. T G the first Verse in your poem speaks volumes. I have to tell you. I was in a local Library picking up some thing the other day. I was just about to ask the lady for help when I heard her moan & whine to her associate that she hated helping people so I said to her. Well then I guess I wont bother asking you to help me. I found what I went in for took every free copy available for a school project went to the front desk put a note in the suggestion box told the lady in charge I wont be back to that particualry place again & wished her well & told her to have a great day.I had a great day too & went on my way.
i love suggestion boxes & that one on that day was just wonderful. I bet theyll have a thumping good read from that box you see I filled it to the top.ha ha I filled it with tons of IRISH HUMOR & only one suggestion.I dont take any Sh……… either ha ha
Jo.
Hi Martin
I ended up going with Author House publishings and thing’s are in progress.
They say it will be about 3 months for them to have it on the market. So I can forget about it for a while.
When you get a definite date let me know so I can book my flight as I don’t want to miss this reunion.
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A True Dubliner 20th February 2010
To be a real Dubliner
You must have the true grit
You must have a good humour
Never taking any shit
You must always be friendly
And not look for trouble
Be always well groomed
No seven o clock stubble
Your jokes must be funny
A true blue at heart
When the boys are playing Kerry
You can tell them apart
Were proud of our town
And where we live there
Whether Finglas or Cabra
Whitehall or Mountjoy Square
We are generous to a fault
And never let anyone down
We miss poor old Nelson
From the centre of town
But we’ll never be changed
Wherever we go
We are so proud to be Dublin
And let everyone know.
Tony Gorman
Update: Marc Zimmermann has just confirmed that he will post the information on cinemas to :cabrahistory.com , shortly. He is on his way to Dublin at this point.
Regards Eamonn.
Hi Margaret, I remember when I worked as a messenger boy in O’Shaughnessy’s chemist Mary St, the boss used to drive to Milroys about once a month or so and I’d go with him to deliver toilet supplies.As we were leaving a girl would come over to me with a bag of broken chocolate,needless to say Milroy’s was my favourite gig.Maybe Margaret you could have been that girl who gave me the chocolates,who knows? Paddy.
Hello to Paddy, (PG), Martin (MC), and all other cinema buffs here on site.Since I’ve last been here on site, I have been in kontact (twice) with Marc Zimmerman, of “Cinema Heritage Group” and he has said that he could give me some info to pass on to all Cabrarians, on the Cabra Grand. Boh, and State cinemas, in early March, as it will be much longer for him to have his site(cinemaheritagegroup) up and running. He also mentioned his book “The History of Dublin Cinemas”, which is available. I’ll ask him if he will send the info of these Cinemas, here to this site, instead of to me, the we can all be updated. I see that he (Marc) has already been here, so my info to you all is running late.Adress once again : cinemaheritagegroup.org/Events.php for further info., and a fond hello to all on site. Respectfully Eamonn.
mc iknow mary and bernard they live across the road from me hear in ballymun dont forget to let me know about the next re missed the last one mc
theresa hanley have you a brother tommy he is married to rita lower [spelling might be wrong] if so next time you see him tell him i was asking for him margaret larkin was cummins
hi paddy you are right about milroys i got my first job at 14 in milroys was there for five years then went to lemons in drumcondra margaret larkin was cummins
(Margaret my brother Bernard and his wife Mary Skelly also worked in Lemons…MC)
Dear all,
You may be interested in the following talk: THE HISTORY OF CINEMAGOING IN DUBLIN
on 24 February at 6.45pm (at Dublin’s Central Library, ILAC Centre, Henry Street)
This up-to-date, illustrated talk by Marc Zimmermann shines a bright light on the capital’s vivid social and architectural history through personal accounts, anecdotes and historic photographs.
Includes mention and images of the Cabra Grand, Bohemian and State cinemas.
Admission is free but booking is essential on (01)8734333. For details see also http://www.cinemaheritagegroup.org/Events.php
Kind regards,
Marc
(Hi Marc, hopefully I’ll be there on the night…MC)
MC
Nice to see all your photos in the last collection you put on. I recall most of the places. I was particularly interested in the Wynne’s Hotel & Barrys Hotel photos. Good to see them. Had a few laughs when I looked at those. Most the places we have had connections to.
Eamonn & JR I think there is hope for me yet. I have no appetite today I think I can finally get some new eating habits & start eating Healthy. I cant even look at a slice of ham today. Lucky I like me veggies.All joking aside all is well. Hope you are all doing ok on the site. I have snow today. So ill be snug as a bug in a rug. Total relaxation. How was your break away did ya get to hang out with Shay & Eugene. all the very best to everyone
Jo.
(Hello Jo, I think someone cut the telegraph wires in Birmingham and the Pony Express was held up with the snow. I didn’t get to meet the lads this time but next time for sure. I carry my little camera in my pocket everywhere I go and take shots of anything I find of interest. I especially want to record on camera the changing face of Dublin and its people…MC)
Martin
When are you having the reunion? Hopefully it will be on a weekend, if it is there’s a good chance I can make it.
It would be good to meet up with some of our wonderful people off the site.
Distant Friends 16th February 2010
How close we’ve gathered on this site
To read the tales night after night
From foreign lands both near and far
To tell each other of how things are
Some names we didn’t know before
But each one a link from a far off shore
From the USA to the Land of Oz
Drawn together by a time warp pause
Hoping we’ll meet some time some place
Not just words but face to face
And the bond that’s grown will show real clear
We’ll sit as friends from a far gone year
But until then the words must do
And you’re pictures on the website too
And continue to converse by the emails we send
And for now we’ll remain as distant friends
Tony Gorman
(Tony I think the Addison Lodge must be under new management or something. I’m still waiting for someone to get back to me with a date for the reunion. I’m planning on Friday 9th or Saturday 10th April 2010. I’m passing by there later this week and will definitely nail a date on their door. Any further news re our phone conversation?…MC)
JUST FOR THE RECORD THE WOMAN WHO BOILED UP HER SMALLS IN THE BACON POT LIVED OUTSIDE CABRA WEST. THE POT MOVED TO GLASNEVIN. TWAS NEVER IN OUR FAMILY THANK GOODNESS. THE POT MAY WELL AND TRULY BE STILL IN USE IN GLASNEVIN. MAYBE IT ENDED UP IN THE ADDISON LODGE HA HA BEWARE YIZ MIGHT BE OFFERED LOVLEY HAM OR BACON SAMBOS IN THERE NEXT TIME YIZ GO.LETS GO BACK TO THE DRAPERY SHOP ON DOWTH AVE & START ALL OVER AGAIN. HA HA. THERE WAS REIDS & SO MANY MORE THERE WAS A BUTCHERS IN THE MIDDLE A BEEF BUTCHERS LATER THERE WAS SLOANS WHERE PEOPLE GOT BEDDING & SOME FURNITURE ON THE NEVER NEVER HIRE PURCHASE ETC NOT SURE WHATS THERE NOW. I HAVE TO HIT THE HAY IM JADED ITS BEEN A LONG LONG DAY
BYEEEEEEEEEE
JO
Hello to one & all. I have to say I really better respond to Eamonn. I bet Marha Eastwood will be looking down on you Eamonn. You really have got me into deep Stew. Its meat loaf for dinner tomorrow. I am not the kind to get my knickers in a knot lucky for you ha ha. However I all have to save my Bacon. So here goes.
To all on the cabra site.
Im grand this wonderful night.
The Mammy was good to us all.
She always made sure we did not fall.
We had ribbons & knickers & socks
and one or two nice frocks.
The Da made toffee & stew
& arm chairs with all sorts of Glue
So to all the old memories & the new
Ill bid you all Adieu.
Behave your self Eamonn youll get me banned.
Hello toall
Hope Martin had a nice break away.
Jo.
Hi David,
Thanx, oh and the poems are great xx
Just got onto this site by chance was looking for any old photos of my great granda, funny enough my nanny and granda still live in the same house which is two doors away from Mick Bernie not sure if its the same one but if it is he’s still living in Cabra West on fassaugh Ave, if any one has any photos of Jack Murphy lived in 55 Fassugh ave it would be great
Hey Martin, are you sure it was only pram wheels you put the rubber tyres on?
Bacon and nickers, Jo you will never be allowed to forget it, mind you if your a man looking for a present to give you wife or girlfriend, bacon and nickers would be a winner, why i dont know, every time i see a pig now, i’ll imagin how it would look wearing nickers, green or what ever colour.
WE all know the story about this little piggy went to the market, well the one who ran all the way home, did so to try on his sisters nickers.
I met a kid at the bus stop this morning, got talking to him,, he is a Londener, i asked was he going to school here? he said, no i’m going to work, i’m 26 years old? stone the crows mate, i dont believe that, he said showing me his left hand, i got engaged christmas, You did, yes my boyfriend, stop the lights, i said to myself, time to rack off Normie. I caught the coach to Wexford Town, i mentioned Bertie to an old timer up there , he swore like a trooper who was forced to eat bacon and nickers for breakfast, strut i said, and moved off. The sun was beaming down a hour before i was hacking the ice from my windscreen.
The question i would most like answered.
When Clark Kent dashed into a phonenbox, were did he hang his clothes? how did he manage to wear socks and shoes over his red boots? How come we never saw him go back into the phonebox and retrive his clothes, how the hell did he remember what phone box he left them in. Did who washed his superman clothes and were did they dry them, he coulden’t hang them on the line. At least Batman had to go to the Bat cave to change.
There are more questions than answers.
Kilroy was here.
Jimmy Rogers
Hi Jo
the boiling of the bacon and cabbage and then the knickers would leave them very colourful and with all your guests strumpeting as well a great time was had by all.
A little suggestion, give them a little red flag to hold up as a warning before it happens.
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Jo’s Pot Secret 19th February 2010
Talk of Strumpet City
Our Jo can tell you all
How she got green knickers
O how the mighty fall
When her singing was in progress
Someone strumped at the back of the hall
She shouted you didn’t warn me
O how the mighty fall
Everyone they waved their programmes
The smell was captured by them all
Jo held her dress up to her nose
O how the mighty fall
For she gave away her secret then
Of boiling bacon, cabbage in all
Along with her best knickers
O how the mighty fall
For she didn’t know she exposed herself
To the audience one and all
Between the strumpets and green knickers
O how the mighty fall
Tony Gorman
Hello all
Change of plans back in town had to detour ha ha. A fam emergency took us else where so Ive been to else where & back. Home again. Everything else on hold ha ha. Well I got a call from Dublin yesterday seems my fam were all enjoying pancakes yes Good aul Pancake Tues.
Anyone recall the Rhyme Ash wednesday HOly Thursday when Jack went to school his mother made pancakes & made them too soon. She roast them she toast them & made them so black then all of a sudden She frightened poor Jack. I recall girls skipping to that or playing ball againts the pillars of thier house or in the Play groud. Hello to all the playgroud Girls.Mary H T. good to see your hello too. Martin enjoy your break away. & say Hello to Shay & Eugene if you get to meet them. My Freind Georgene said she wrote to you too I told her you might be away for a while so to hang on till you get back. Hope you can both connect. Thanks for that too.
Good to read all the updates & still fun. Catch you all again. I need to slow down. As busy as Ive been I did have a relaxing weeekend way up the mountians in a log home it was wonderful. Doing it again as soon as I can get away.
Regards to one & all.
Jo.
ty very much
I am looking to get in touch with some of the guys from school finbarrs and the tech if possible ..Mick bernie was one friend that realy had an influience on me I would love to know what and where he is .also paul reid we started school together in the convent I still remember our first day and through tears looking behind me and he was there we went through school together ..would love to just get in touch and say hi ..this site realy brings it all back the good days …thanks again .
(Hello David, what part of Cabra West are you from? Hope someone can help you out on this one…MC)
Hi Martin,you asked where Milroy’s was.To the best of my knowledge Milroy’s was in St Ignatus Ave,back of Dorset St.Think they closed down sometime during the 60s. Paddy.
Hi martin i think you might mean Kilroy brothers they where in santry.Hi to all on site hope you all enjoyed your Valintines Day.
(Hi Joan you’re spot on. I could never remember the name of the place. My job there was to put the rubber tyres on the pram wheels. I remember a section where the girls worked on their sewing machines…MC)
hi mary sad to hear about sadie never knew how are you well i hope i met jone delany from lemons her sister patty died i live hear in ballymun have one girl and three boys ten grandkids one great just born two weeks ago how about you
great to hear from you hope to see you at next reuin
Hello Martin and all the Cabra Westers around the world.
Hope you are all loving the New Year so far. I have been reading through the posts and they are always so brilliant. They stir us all up and take us back to a time only people in Cabra experienced . Margaret Cummins Larken worked with me in Milroys and also in Lemons sweet factory. Margaret I replied to your first request….but the post never arrived at the site. So I guess it has gone a.w.a.ll. Sorry about that. Anyway, Margaret, you were asking about Sadie Jordan who worked with us in Milroys? This is what I have heard. Sadie went to America to live and got married there. Unfortunately she died a few years back and her remains were taken back to her Mum’s home on Carnlough Road. She was buried from there. I don’t know if she had children for sure….I have a feeling that she had two. But couldn’t be 100% sure about that. Perhaps someone on the site could give you more news on that subject. I used to go out with Sadie’s Brother Noel for a while. I wonder what happened to him?
Tony Dunne you are keeping us all going with the poetry in motion stuff. I just love it. Get the book done and then all your stories will be written down for ever. What a legacy you will leave behind. Martin has done it twice now and will do another few before he is finished. By the way Martin, you are welcome to use any of my stories for your next book if you choose. Just let me know. How are you getting on yourself? Hope you and the family are all well. You were asking Jo about a word from the olden days that people used ” MALEVOGUE” I never heard of it….but my Dad used to say” I’ll MARMALIZE YOU” If you keep MESSEN around. I always thought it had something to do with Marmalade. Or he would say if in a real temper….I’ll Flatten You. I wouldn’t mind.. he never clattered us. That was the Ma’s job.
I was going to tell you all a tale today…but I have run out of time. I am needed elsewhere. Hello Jo I will get in touch with you soon. Love listening to all tha happenings in your neck of the woods. I was shocked to read about someone trying to kidnap your child from the garden in Cabra West. How do you get over that? Must go. Will look in when I can. Keep up the good work.
Love Mary H.T.
(Hello Mary, great to hear from you. Where was Milroys? I once worked in a place in Santry that made prams and I think that was the name of it…MC)
Great site guys .I lived on Ventry Drive for seventeen years ..with my Grand mother she was Rose Roantree .I often tell my eight year old daughter of my time growing up in cabra .Ventry was the best place .we had the play ground on one side the boogys on the other and all the rest in between ..I hung out with the Bailyes and the Edmonds .wend to the convent and finbarrs then the tech ..I try to go back when home I have lived over seas for many a year ..my first job was in the Oasis when Tim was the manager .I remember mull of kintyer was number one when I worked there .My granny used to drink inside the door of the bar bottle of stout of course .she took me there for that job .what a blast the best people and best crack ever ..I learned a lot and it gave me great confidence in life ..Cabra was a special place ,we did not have a lot but we had each other .the word neighbour realy meant something and the sense of community was so strong .we never felt afraid in cabra everyone looked out for each other .I would walk into any of the neighbours houses and felt so at home ..Keep up the great work we should never forget our roots and the great times we had …
(Hello David and welcome to the site. My brother in Essex, England meets one of the Baileys at Mass there every Sunday…MC)
hi all . winking willy was that down at the seventine shops after the junction of christ the king church. i rember one not sure where it was. we would walk to town and i remember seen one. and thanks for the photo of the baths .martin its a great site and it would not be possible with out your input . terry
(Thanks Terry, I feel that the success of the site is down to each and everyone out there who contributes to it. Much appreciated…MC)
Eamonn, The first time I inhaled a ciggarette was in the cabra grand I nearly choked to death. I smoked for a while after that. Gave them up yrs & yrs ago. I know most of us kids learned to smoke cause most of us grew up in a house full of smoke too. I learned all about smoking from the mammy & the daddy when they had to light their woodbines at the flames on the gas cooker. we always had a flint gas lighter & when they were outa matches theyd send me over to the gas stove to light the ciggarette for them weired but true. Always a pot of tea stewing too so there was bound to be a flame. Nowadays I think smoking is indeed a nail in the coffin. enough said. Think most kids loved the grand & most may have learned to smoke there too.
Its a sunny sat here so hello to one & all. Hope you have some sunshine in your day too. I dont depend on the weather for my sunshine Ihave it in our fam. every day. some little chissler makes my day. The kisses & hugs they give are just terrific. They love thier Na Na & Granda so we love this phase of our lives & when we tell them things about our youth & childhood they end up in stitches laughing. They all about Cabra West & they think it was about the same as the Wild West too. No shortage of laughs at this end. Humor goes a long way indeed.
They too have good Roots in their lives & what a lot of fun we all have too.
Ill be away most of the next few weeks with the family & the kids & grandkids. so Im able to catch up more this weekend. so see you all again soon
wont have the puter so Ill look forward to lookingin again when im home again next
So cheerio all.
Jo
Cabra Grand History.
I believe my Pal Eugene Rooney has a book on the History of all Dublin Picture Houses. He can even tell you what the first film was when the Grand Opened. I think the Film was *Cheaper by the Dozen* Cliffton Webb was the lead. Perhaps he will see your question and come up with the answer. I remember the Grand been built you see when they laid the Lino Floor, all the spare bits were thrown out back. We collected the biggest bits and laid them in our Toilet (Flippin good stuff too). As for the lad Eamonns relations in Annamoe Park I dont recall Eugene mentioning an Eamonn. Yet again when Eugene comes on Site he shall clear that up.
(Hello Shay, I sent you and Eugene an email. I’m heading over to Birmmingham in the morning for a few days. Would love to meet up with you fellas and maybe duck a few bullets together…MC)
Hello Brian Vaughan
Got onto that website, saw the people on it and Brian Vaughan.s email, but wasnt able to reply to it. Not to good at this tried to log on but not so successful, so thought Id reply through you if thats o,k. In answer to Brians question, yes I went to a private school perhaps Kellys cant remember the name, I thought it was on Cabra Road, and I remember walking to school with a boy cant remember his name, I do remember walking in the snow a lot, I was only 6 when I left Ireland, so cant understand why I was allowed to walk to school, so whoever I was with we probably looked after one another, let me know Brian what you remember, regards Marie Dunne. When we went to Ireland with Marie we visited the old house and all she could remember was turning right out the front gate. Now let me take a stab Brian there was a family across the road from us at 114 Cabra Rd 2 boys I think the father had some war souveniers in the wardrobe a couple of Jerry helmets from memory was that your family.
Regards
Tony
corrections fell around the place laughing not feel & I mixed up my souls ha ha I meant soles on my shoes/sandals that i made I guess I write as fast as I think & talk ha ha.
cheerio all.
Jo.
Thanks Eamon for your help re; Cabra Grand Cinema.I was browsing through a book about old cinemas in Dublin last year.Thats where I got my information on my old locals,The Broadway and The Phoenix.I didn’t think to look up The Grand at the time.When I next go to the liberary I’m going to look for that book.It gives the history of all the cinemas in Dublin over the years.Great read for all us old film cowboys. So long partners,time to blaze a trail. Paddy.
Patty Kev & june I remember all the clothes youz all desighned when yiz were younger. I recall one year the coats patty made I esp recall all the communion dresses Brides dresses too that Patty made & sewed & desighned too. June you were a dab hand at the Designing too. I have to say The Da was good at the making of the kilts too kept us warm as kids. The furniture he made was good too anyone recall the bench /toybox too.Totally padded on the seat. Anyone recall the only arm chair we had made from all the leather patchesI got a summer outa the shoes/Sandals i made for myself in hard times. Yes I loved them too. Yes a tough summer but I got away with it making them from an old hand bag was very intereseting indeed & using sraps to make the souls was ok too being summer they could be thin. It worked like a dream I did not have to go barefoot.I some times turn to those skills when I see a need at this end. my first thought is to always make it first if i can & see how things go. I dont fret when funds get low we seem to know how to manage over the yrs .I think Cabra West roots have always stood the test of time. Whether its good times or hard times we have managed all our lives to get by & have a good life. Now when our grandkids think they have needs its fun to show them how to make things & not always expect thier mammies to fork out a fortune on some of the junk in the shops ha ha . I have to say Im proud of our own kids they too have thier good ways of carring on some worthwhile traditions with thier families. They dont give them everything they want
Jo.
Hello Martin,
I just sent an update no idea if it will get to the site. Just as I was hitting the button to send it the Puter started to update all sorts & I lost my info. Ah well here goes Ill try again. Well I feel around the place laughing when I saw the word Mallavogued. I was threatened with that by a friend loads of times. With freinds like that who needs enemies eh?. Well Martin I am convinced that word derives from the Local Garda Station & Vogue Magazine. You see when ever a girl on Carnlough Rd got a new Dress youd be threatened with being Mallavogued if you told anyone where the dress came from especially if it was full of frills of lace or fancy in any way.It was well understood between the mammies that some clothes came from the Hill or the pawn shop or the bales.So you see in my Modeling days I was threatened on a regular basis with being Mallavogued. You never sqeeeeeel on any one about where a frock came from other wise youd get MALLAVOGUED. Never get between the COPPER WITH THE MALLET & THE MODEL ON THE CAT WALK. I found that out very fast in my Modeling dayzzz. Hello to Eamonn O C thanks for the update on the Irish team Ole to you too. We still follow world cup at our house. Tony G & Eamonn the poems as always great stuff.Hello toallon the site too. Oh Martin hows Mrs Counihan I bet she was too young to have any of those items we discussed but her mammy may have had some. JR mind yerself whose aul women from Wexford only feed their men eggs & marrowbones. Doubt they will cook ya bacon or cabbage so no worries there eh?
Anyone recall the bales. >?????????? they were good aul things to get.
I still say God Bless Mrs Mc Glue. I think you may have known her Martin.
Well I dont think anyone is going to Mallavogue me today & I wont be Modeling anymore My cat walk days are numbered. If anyone Mallavogued me nowadays sure Ive enough meat on me now I wouldnt feel it Im not Twiggy ya Know ha ha .
The only cat walk Ill be seeing is the one next door.Ah sure I cant complain I still have heatlh & strength & Happiness & tons of joy with my hubby my kids & grandkids. I dont need much I have all my needs. The wants are just odds & ends. I have no bother buying anything in a second hand store either. I love to potter in any old Salvation Army store or OXfam or swop shops Im still me aul slef. Have good aul roots. No aires & graces in our house. When any one comes to visit they feel at home. I tell them we cough sneeze & fart in our house too.I dont mind hearing them cough or sneeze but as always if they have to fart just give us fair warning. or excuse themselves ha ha.
All the best to one & all. Great to read all the regulars & lovley to see new arrivals too. Hello to all who read but dont write. still nice to know you look in. I think of you all often. Do I hear a poem from the GORMAN OCARROLL CORNERS AGAIN ???
Martin all the best with the Easter reunion Id love to pop over if not for the Reunion then Maybe just a COFFEY morning with the ONeill clans & Joan & all the gang eh? some time this yr I think Ill be over but at the Mo lots going on here.
Take care everyone its a pleasure to have fun on the site.
Jo.
Hi To All .
It seems a while since I have contributed a word . I do look in from time to time,and i see a debate on one of my old haunts ,going on at the moment.{ I.E. the Cabra Grand. Well the information I have on that Cinema,tells me that it was in 1946 that ;L.Ging >H.Mc.Nally >and his bro.Dr Patrick McNally,Purchased that site ,and built the Grand on it . In April 1949 the Lord mayor of Dublin{Councillor J Breen Officilly opened the Grand. When it was completed ,It was sold to Irish cinemas L.T.D. The first film shown was Sitting Pretty,and the last film was,The Big Gundown. 1970 . The Apprentice Projectionist was a man called Gene Kerrigan{I would imagine he came from Cabra West. This is according to the book I have on Dublin Cinemas.
My Brother Peter used to work as an usher at the Broadway and the Phoenix as well. Hello Brian Vaughan,hope all is well with .Reading about your dogs rescue.I dont think it would be any of my family ,because apart from my father,none of us went to the Brothers ,and I never knew another Rooney Family in Annamoe Park, However since living over here,I have found one ,Living in Annamoe Drive,so that might be the way to go{Good luck with that. Hello Martin ,I hope everything is well with you and your family .If you coming over this way ,Let me know ,and I will pop up with Shay and have a chat.Give me enough time to set up security,{Snipers on the roofs ,and all that sort of stuff,Ha Ha. How is Dublin these days? .I get the Irish radio on my car ,and they seem to be getting in a stateWith the politicians,Let us hope they get out of it soon.I should be over there in the spring.or early summer .Well I will say no more.My best to all.Eugene.
(Eugene, the only Gene Kerrigan I know of feom Cabra West. He’s apolitical journalist and author with the Sunday Independent Newspaper. He actually wrote a book on growing up in Cabra West. Maybe he started off in the Cabra Grand. Check your emails and strap that Big Iron on your hip, I’ll meet you and Shay at the OK Corral. Better come out shooting…MC)
haye everybody just what to ask a quick question?
A few years ago there was a lil book well more like a program
that was sent around to house’s in dublin it was about old dublin and cabra an all, just wondering has anybody got one there was a pic on the back page of a lady and her daughter standing on her lap in the stew house in cabra on the back page the pic is of my ma amd me nanny the only pic there is of my ma as a child if anybody has one could u please let us know thanks x x x great site by the way
(Hello Christine and welcome to the sight. I think I have a copy of that photograph. I’ll delve into my photo archives and dig it out for you. I’ll email it to you if that’s ok…MC)
Hello Paddy (PG) I have tried to do some searching of the Internet on behalf of both of us.on the “Cabra Grand Cinema”, and came up with nothing !. I first “Googled” (History of the Cabra Grand Cinema Dublin Ireland) and came up with a blank page ! Then I scroled further down and found a site called “Cinema Heritage Group”,and here at this time the site is under construction.There is a list of old cinemas of Dublin and the “Cabra Grand” is one of them. It seems that they are going back as far as 1895 in their research, so we have something to look forward to. So if you keep your eye on”Google”and Cinema Heritage Group in the near future. So that’s it for now Eamonn.
(Hi Eamonn, I have some info on the Cabra Grand somewhere. I’ll dig it out and post it on the site. I had my computer room revamped and my research material is all ove the place so please be patient…MC)
Hello Brian
your Eamonn might be related to Eugene Rooney on this site. Ya never know he too hails from Annamoe way. Hello to one & all. catch you all again love all the updates.
Jo.
(Jo do you remember hearing the word MALAVOGUE before. Some people used to say ‘I’ll malavogue ye if you don’t stop messing’. I came across it recently and laughed because it’s a long time since I last heard it used…MC)
Hi All Our Irish Team Supporters on the site. I wrote this when the cheating Henry knocked us out of the World Cup.
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Born to Cheat 24th January 2010
The Irish were proud
Of their team on that night
The Fields of Athenry was sung
To a Nations delight
The supporters were jubilant
About the team’s play
The French were frustrated
It wasn’t their day
Then just like our luck
That we had in the past
We found our good fortune
It wasn’t to last
The ref needed glasses
His eyesight was bad
The linesman the same
They turned happy to sad
For Thierry Henry
Turned our stomach that night
Much to that fat sod from FIFA
Sepp Blatter’s delight
For handling the ball
In the goalmouth to win
As he pushed it to Gallas
And he knocked it in
The Irish protested
But nothing was done
The whistle was blown
And the French team had won
The cheat Thierry Henry
He showed no remorse
The world cup for Ireland
Was now finished of course
The embarrassment of this
Spread around the French team
What started out well?
Was now a bad dream
But people like Henry
They never feel shame
And that idiot Sepp Blatter
Cleared Henry of blame
The Irish should protest
To get Blatter out
The others in FIFA
Should back up our shout
It’s ashamed that football
Has come down to this
That the Irish team ended
By a cheating French kiss
Tony Gorman
To Tony Dunne,
The O’Donnell lad you played with was Hugh Roe. He is an Insurance Manager in Brisbane. I stayed with him and his family in Brisbane back in 1987. Did your family emigrate to Australia?. I remember playing in the back garden of 114 Cabra Road around 1956/7. Did you have a sister who went to Mrs Kelly’s school at the top of Cabra road?.
Brian Vaughan
To Tony Dunne
As we are talking about Bolands Corner ,anyone remember that before they put the Taffic Lights up. They installed a Red Light hanging in the Centre going on/of ,we called it The Winking Willie. You mentioned the kids from Shops you hung around with,I used to hang out with *Hubbert Downey/J J O REILLY (His Da was Policeman). He lived just two doors up from *Bridgemans* Shop on Cabra Road. To Margaret Larkin, Sorry I dont know Sadie Jordan.
all the best….Shay J.
(Yes Shay I remember the Winking Willie, it was hanging on a wire strung across the Cabra Road at Bolands Corner…MC)
The Cabra grand is gone and so is my youth, they changed the name of the Bogies, i tell you the truth.
I packed my bags and went away, then they changed the number of the 22A.
Gone from Cabra is the West, they diden’t want us to be the best.
Things from the past are not good for you, even gone is the house of stew.
The Capitol Stores, the Twenty Two, memories to me and you.
Scut behind last the whip, up to the naller for a dip.
The broken arch the silver spoon, open fields, plenty of room.
Playing games on the rusty railer, ducking for cover from a shower of hailers.
The gotchie on the building sight, his open fire lit up the night.
The backroads we walked by day, the games as kids we’ed play.
There was always something to do, bordom we never knew.
The broken hearts, and broken bones, the musicial sounds and magic tones. The beautiful noise from kids in the street, the mammies and daddies they ran to greet.
Was that 60 years ago, i sometimes ask were time does go.
But memories go on year after year, they can bring a smile or a tear.
So thank you Martin for this wonder site, i’ll say no more, for now, good night.
Jimmy Rogers.
hi to all on site,
hello margaret Larkin, i remember i played football with joe,
john nulty ned finley, i do remember you and your family,
do you remember my sisters patty and june ,there
also on the cabra site.
bye for now Des o Neill
des o neill saw joe last week he says hi do you remember me if so get back to me
In the summer of 1961 a young lad who was staying in Annamoe Park rescued my dog from the canal. The lad might have been a nephew of Eamonn Rooney. He told me that as soon as he was finished with the brothers and got a trade, he was off to England. If anybody knows of his whereabouts, I would like to contact him to thank him after all these years.
Brian Vaughan
Cabra Road
Does anybody remember the Hanley family of 123 Killala Road?
(Theresa I remember Hanleys in 76 Lower Killala Road…MC)
Hello All
Holidays over back to work Ahg might have to retire. Took some time to catch up on postings. Must go back a ways to Jo and your poem to keep Tony Gorman on his toes you did very well but he still comes up with gooduns he has the gift of the wordsmith. hello to all from the reunion not forgetting i still owe Patty a pint. Must say hello to all i met at the reunion and see there is talk of another , would my wive give me another leave pass ??? See jimmy Rogers worked at bolands , had i known that I could have used my loaf blamed him for the big hole in the side of the loaf when i brought it home. see Eamonn and Shay having a run around with the shops. The needle and the anchor was run by a scottish family the Mulhollands I played with the son cant remember his name I also played with Dr O Donnell’s sons one of which ended up in Australia cant remember his name either(Alzheimers) Dudley was the other still there in Dublin a solicitor I believe.a couple of doors up was the grocery run by the Heageny family the dad known as sket or somthing like that there was Steins the butchers, a bicycle shop next to the lane, Cullens ??? there was a chemist shop there and above there lived the Kelly family Noel and 2 sisters who may have been mentioned on this site some long time ago from Germany, then the Downeys Fahey and Reids. Hope some one can fill in the blanks. A family name Deasy lived next door to Reids. Ah Dublin place you can go back to when all the snow has gone of course.
Regards to All
Tony
hi joen good to hear from you i have not seen breada in a long time i left cabra in 1969 dont go back often live in ballymun nearly 40 years hope to meet at next re missed last one hope to hear from you again
god bless
hi shay margaret larkin hear was cummins i worked in milroys with a girl called saidy jorden from cabra west do you know her
emonn it was pauline carroll she lived on ethen rd sorry about that i lived in 96 jarlath rd my mother sold fruit at the rent office my broyjer joe still lives there my husband is sean larkin he lived in163 st attracta rd you might know him
Howdy Tony (TG), For you it seems like shooting fish in a barrel “you can’t miss, so here’s my humble thanks for your remarkeable tallent.
I don’t know how you do it
With words of verse and rhyme,
‘Seems like like you have rode the west
Our backup all the time,
For your fine words I say, Thanks
So If ever shoot from the hip
They are as always, Blanks.
Respectfully Eamonn.
Howdy to all again,seeing the Cabra Grand mentioned on the site quite a bit has got me very interested in the history of the Grand.I would love to know what year it opened[1940s?],closed[1960s?]My two local cinemas were The Phoenix and The Broadway. the feeno opened in 1912 and closed its doors in 1960.The Broadway or Manor as it was also known first opened its doors in 1914 and closed them in 1956.I cant remember the last film shown on The Broadway but unless my memory is playing tricks on me the feeno finished with,you guessed it,a western,Ride Vaquero[hope I got spelling right]The film starred Robert Taylor,Ava Gardner,Howard Keel and one of my all time favourite actors,Anthony Quinn.It was a great pity to see all our locals disappear,they were part and parcel of our community,like our local shops,church,schools etc.For me and many like me,the greatest thrill was going to the local and seening Gene,Roy,Hoppy and Durango sort the baddies out,they all took their turns on different weeks.When the cowboys were having a siesta we laughed at Satch in The Bowery Boys or maybe Abbot and Costello with the Three Stooges,or Joe McDokes thrown in for good measure.Its great that we can look back on most if not all our old favourites thanks to television and dvds but we can never experience that same excitement we got watching them on the local in the company of hundreds of other screaming kids. Paddy.
Hello all you football fans out there. The draw for the “Euro 2012″championship is just finished 5 minuter ago and Ireland was drawn in group ” B ” with Russia , Slovakia , Macedonia , Armenia , and Andora !, a group where we should qualify with Russia, at least as runner up for second place, with Macedonia as the dark horse.So lets keep the flag flying,and we make this time. Olé Olé, Olé Olé Olé !
Just got back from supporting a family event. A silver Medal for our figure skater at todays Events. Roll on the Winter Olympics. We had an early start & all went well the rest of the family are doing the catering for the lunch today.I knew a poem would be here great fun Tony G. JR loved hearing all your memories too.Eamonn fun to read yours too. Oh J R beware of any Wexford women who offer bacon & Cabbage this weekend. Margaret Larkin be sure to round up all the girls for rounders & tennis & drill.Bet the Whelans would love to go Joan looks in on the site & others so Have a good time at the reunion at easter. Oh I forgot about those wodden boxes that the cheese was in. I mostly remember the cheese on the marble in the window of Kearneys shop & Mr Tullys the 22 shop. All the best fam arriviing at the mo
Jo.
Hello Shay, i worked in Bolands bread shop, Bolands cornor, in the mid fifties, it wasen’t a very interesting job, i use to hate mondays, when people would be fobbed off with fridays bread as the first bake, that was back in the time when the cardboard farding was in circulation.
I was let go because i was dressed as a ted, they asked me to change my dress and hairstyle, i said no way, got a job in Raheny, Saint Annes estate was been built by McInerny, worked there for a period of time then off to England, young people are still leaving Ireland in their thousands, nothing has changed really.
I’ll never eat bacon and cabbage again Jo, i’d be thinking, who’s nickers were in this pot.
I worked with Dicky, He use to walk around the factory with his shirt collar up, he rode a motor bike, use to give Deloros Mongey? a lift, she lived down on Dingle Road, blond girl. Jerry Hayes worked there too, the Melocords, we use to follow them around the place, they played their first pro gig in the Machusula? cornor of Buckingham Street and Railway Street ? it was a monday night, had a couple of pints in LLoydes bar. great night, Myself, Joe Hickey, ”Killala Road then North Strand and Kevin O’Sullivan [deceased] St Attracta Road. I think Dickie opened up with Bobby Rydels number, Swinging School, all togeather, Yeah yeah yeah, we got a swinging school, were the cats are cats and the chics are cool. do i remember will i ever forget, memory allowing that is. You’re solid can you bop. Bill Haley and the Saddlemen were a c/w band Bill won the yodelling championship, are’nt we glad he turned to Rock n Roll. When you hear his songs now, they seem very slow, you wonder how did we dance to that. We use to run our own hop in Blessington Street, someone always came in with a few jars and there’d be a punch up.
When we were kids on the cornor of the street, we were rough and ready guys.
Jimmy Rogers.
Hi Shay Jordan, thanks for your reply, but now I’m even more confused than I was to start with!, so here is the following as I recall it :If you stand at the junction of Dowth Ave., and the Cabra rd., looking south,(towards the Chemist on the other side of the Cabra Rd.,) On your left are (were)Prescott’s, Kilmartins,(bookies) and the Chip Shop(Chipper)On your right was an old house,where they built the “Needle & Anchor.The row of shops on the Cabra Rd., started with the N&A at this end, and ended at “Reids”groceries at the other end . I think there were about 8-10 shops, of which I can only remember a few, Reid’s, Cullens,O’Reillys, and the N&A. Opposite Gunn’s hardware shop on Dowth, was Brocken’s (Brochens) lane,.I’ve seen the photos of Tony Brocken, but as usual I can’t place him at all.When I went to Brockens there was always a woman,in a scarf and rubber boots,with the fingers of her gloves cut off,who served me. I too remember the butter in the big wooden box, and the “Galtee cheese” in the long wooden box(about 12 ins,)we used to ask for the boxes for firewood. Bolands-Corner, was a landmark in cabra,and known all over Dublin, as was Hanlons-Corner.I better not write any more, in case of mistakes. Respectfully Eamonn. P/s all this was in the mid ’50′s when I was about 8-9 yrs.,
Hello Margaret Larkin,I must say I’ve never heard of any O’Carroll’s in Cabra, except our family.(we lived there between 1948 and 1960) at nr 22 Attracta Rd., I heard the Larkin name many times during that time,I have a younger sister(Mary) who played with one of the girls,and maybe went to school with her(Christ the King). The name Pauline does’nt ring a bell, sorry ! I don’t remember the Cummins family, from Jarlath Rd., either. I feel that I’m of no help at all to you, sorry,maybe if we could “turn back time”. ‘Hope you enjoy the reunion,if you get there. Yours Respectfully, Eamonn.
Hello all,
Up late with the grandkids some are sleeping some are yapping some are having movie time. The rest of us are just having fun & looking in on the site. Tonight its a slumber party tomorrow its a big event. Nice to read the updates. Martin I noticed I added a g to your last name Guess I was in a hurry so the aul spellings are not the best. When this weekend is over I think Ill be resting for a while. Its been a busy season at our end. The snow has eased off so its better at the mo for getting around.Nice to see all the photos Martin looking forward to seeeing many more. Hope you all have a nice time at the Reunion at Easter. I know the last one was a huge succes