Apr 24 2009
Guestbook, Comments & Chat
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
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- 50 years a hero…
- A Cabra Drive Nov 2014
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- Cabra West parish Newsletter 2016
- Cardiffsbridge remembered…
- Dublin Photos from 1960s
- Isle of Innishfree
- My Old Wireless
- My Uncle Jack…
- Outlaws of Boulder Pass
- Projector Room
- Radio Interview
- Royal Canal Underwater 2015
- She wore a yellow ribbon
- St Bridget's Well, Liscannor, Co Clare
- The Cliffs of Moher 2014
- The Messenger Boy by Michael Foran
- The New Bridge
- The New Liam Whelan Bridge, Cabra, 2015…
- The Tea Rooms…
- Theresa Tinggal Story
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Happy New Year to ye all, seen your message Jo okay and Congrats Martin on 12yrs on your wonderful site sure was great when I discovered it all those years ago and finding my O’Malley Clan from Cabra and around the World all thanks to your members for putting me in touch with Cousins I never met, it must be near 10yrs when I started on this Ancesty trail. I have so many Ancestor tree’s going not only my O’Malley/Melia side but hubby’s & Grandkids with Scottish, Chile & Italian blood , I make myself dizzy at times and every week I make new discoveries.
Well Winter finally arrived in Ontario with a blast the weekend, minus -30c with the Wind chill so deffo staying indoors, Snow sure is lovely to look at you would think it was Christmas again as it was our greenest that I can remember in 30yrs.
Slan for now and Wishing You all a Healthy 2019
Rita O’Malley McMahon
Does anyone remember a shop called Mullannys in Cabra in the 1960s? An older relative worked there in about 1968 and I’m trying to figure out where it used to be.
Cheers for any help,
Mags
Hello to one n all. Hope this one works.
All the best to everyone .
Peace n health n good wishes.
Couple of posts may be gone I to cyberspace
Cheers
Jo.
Nice one Tony keep well n keep in touch.
There goes another year. There goes a post off into cyber space too.
Happy new year all. Keep well the auld health is our wealth.
Nice one Tony.
Jo.
Hello all.
Happy new year to one and all.
Modern technology is fast, glad to have some aspects of computer.
Hello Willie Shay Jimmy and so many good people
All over the globe. Extra hello to all the girls especially Mary h t
Joan n Rita Ella Olive n tons more.
Joan patty June too.
I was thinking of all the times I hear things like Amazon prime
Prime time on TV etc.
Well I just want to have prime time
With family extended family and good friends.
Nice poem tony our poetry pal,
I think another poem is in the works,
Yes prime time
Will look forward to your next poem. Prime time sounds like an okay title too.
Once again happy new year to one n all.
Jo.
Cabra’s Cyber Years By/Tony Gorman
Imagine those days way back in the past
If you were to go back for a while
Our parents gladly chatting away
Telling stories that made us all smile
And outside our friends playing all of their games
As the skipping ropes twirled in the air
And us boys looking on with hopes of a kiss
But alas it might end in despair
What beauties they were like a true fragrant rose
One kiss and you’d do summersaults
But as boys at the time it was just puppy love
And giving our hearts was one of our faults
Our friends were of an unmistakeable lot
For we bonded so well in a way
And throughout our years we’d never forget
That our friendships was destined to stay
And the girls through the years they blossom in age
And they married new loves that they found
Some lads from Cabra where we grew up
Some sailed overseas to new ground
As the world was their oyster, they travelled afar
To Canada, Australia and the States
The Hanna’s, La Combre’s, Stanley’s and Gilmer’s as well
But through the years they remained best of mates
For we never forget those friends of old
As we disappear back to our past
The only regrets we have about this
When we’re there that our time doesn’t last
But back to today in a computerised world
The posts from us all show on screen
And it’s great to see how our lives have transpired
A technology that in our youth was unforeseen
So hello to all of my old Cabra friends
As we converse in our new Cyber way
And I’m wishing you all happiness in great store
When the chimes they ring out New Years Day
To all my friends on Facebook Happy New Year
Happy and healthy new year to one and all.
Thinking of everyone.
Kindest regards to one and all.
Jo.
Hello all,
Nice one Tony. Hello to everyone.
Hope all are keeping well.
Hope you all have a peaceful homespun Christmas.
Without a doubt Christmases past come to mind.
The messenger boys doing the rounds.
I’m sure some had tough times others tender times
But we were all glad to have what we needed.
Grateful for any gift no matter how small.
Few sweets n few pennies in our stocking.
Our own washed socks or maybe a new pair .
Ribbons blessed to have new ribbons in our hair.
Likewise grateful for grub n a pudding n custard.
Greetings to you all.
Have a lovely Christmas and good health .
Peace to all.
Kindest regards to everyone everywhere.
Thinking of loved ones near and far and all
Who have gone ahead of us.
To me they are angels who have earned their wings.
All are cherished.
Extra hello to all my family and all on here.
Love Jo.
My Christmas Poem
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Be at one with life By/Tony Gorman
Christmas time and bells start to chime
Ringing out the festive joys
And town lights are lit and Santa will sit
In a grotto giving children some toys
It’s that time of the year that brings us such cheer
As we drink and eat our Christmas Day feast
There are those in the cold like a forgotten soul
Sheltering in doorways till the festivities cease
And others with no one who are alone in their head
Searching for answers of things done or said
Wondering how a lifetime could bring them to this
A heart filled with loneliness and a time to reminisce
And those who’s bereaved lets offer a prayer
For them and their loved ones who’s in heavenly care
And to those in distress worrying how will they cope
Try hard to help them and give them some hope
Take a look in a mirror and see what you see
If I was alone would someone help me
Then open your heart and invite people in
The homeless and lonely then let Christmas begin
Hello all,
Just saying a little hello.greetings to everyone.
Hope we all have a peaceful Christmas
No doubt our health is our wealth.
Thinking of family extended family and friends everywhere.
Thinking of you all too.
Kindest regards
Jo.
Greetings to one and all everywhere. Having lovely weather here at the moment. Taking it easy lately too. Thanks Rita and yes Thanksgiving is a nice time here too. Took time myself to attend some special events to honor all soldiers in all wars . Our senior center honored all at our center.
We also had a really nice friend celebrate her 100 birthday a little while ago. Such a nice lady.
Anyway hello to all you girls n boys everywhere.
I’m off out to get a few messages. Need to top up the pantry and the fridge.
We never had a fridge in our house growing up.
God bless the frozen parlour hearthstone .
Milk stayed cold by the front door. On first step on stairs.
Jelly was set sat night to go with custard on Sunday.
Cheerio all.
Thinking of you all.
Jo.
Well Thanksgiving in Canada is not as big as USA but fun anyway when we get to spend it family or friends. Just over Halloween and in our neck of the woods is lovely and quiet mostly old farts like ourselves but get to see lots of grandkids photos over the net. My Dublin pal Mary had about 20kids come by in Scarborough Ont and a Dublin cuz told me no one came by there place and another friend in Dublin said it was like Bombs going over her home most of the night.
Lots of Rain this last week and too cold yet but after that long hot humid summer I don’t mind. Hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving Jo and keep up the good work Martin with all the stories of Cabra.
Happy Halloween MC
U sooty faced little fella
From an auld witch n a nice wizard out west
Hello Shay,
Canada had their Thanksgiving . USA is in Nov . Thanks for update on Cabra. Lots of changes for sure.
I’m looking forward to going to see family in Spring.
I might even get to Colchester to see our Maureen too.
I I deffo could use a holiday.
Hello to one n all.
Tony G maybe a hello n a pint in the duchess
With Shay n Babs June patty n my hubby n I
Who knows we might all connect n extended family.
Food for thought
Cheerio all
Jo
Hi All
Im back with an update on Cabra West and Dublin.
Well first thing on FB *I GREW UP IN CABRA WEST* Site .
Martin has put up a Great Photo of all Old Cabra West sitting on Cardiff Bridge Locks.
Im sure he will put it on here.
Well Big Day in Dublin Tomorrow as they Vote for a New President I think its 6 Candidates. Current President T HIGGINS has applied for 2ndTerm ..
Jo I see that you had Thanksgiving I thought that End of November was Thanksgiving .
I see the Old Cabra Hills have gone they are Building Private Flats on there.
Also the Buses have gone through Big Changes can you believe that the No BUSES Will be going Up Carnlough Road that 22a even the 22 has been changed.
I believe that is Big Protest Meetings going on wonder will that make a difference.
Well that’s all for now Goodbye for Now .
God Bless Shay
Stew
Martha Eastwood came to mind
As I stirred my pot of stew
Stew houses and soup kitchens
Came into my view
Autumn leaves falling along
The quarry road
A toddlers school bag seemed
Like a heavy load.
Four generations still walk those roads
Maybe even five
Humble beginnings sustain us deep inside.
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Off now to have some comfort food
A decent Dublin stew.
Greetings to one n all from the other wild west.
Jo.
Hope you have a nice Thanksgiving Rita. Snow on the mountains here today. My hubby and some of our brood enjoying seeing family in Dublin. Only few days but still glad 2 of our grandchildren can meet family. Their first time.
I’ll have to try and go with them next time. I couldn’t make it this time.
Hello Willie Bev and family.
Hope Lily n grace are keeping you on your toes
Hello Martin,
Thanks for updates too.
Cheerio all.
From an auld witch out in the other wild west.
Happy Halloween everyone.
Jo.
Thanks Rita ,
I did try that but it had lots of mumbo jumbo too.
Thanks. Some of our family are in Dublin to see family.
I didn’t make it this time.
Maybe in spring ill try to get over. Would love to get to see my sister’s in UK too.
Hello Tony G. Thanks for update. I forgot to tell you Stephen was huge into photography. His all time passion.
His dad told us he donated his eyes. It touches us all deeply
That someone else will see through his eyes. I’m lost for words.
Perhaps you may find some words to share.
You are very gifted that way.
Hello to all
Thinking of everyone
Kindest regards,
Jo.
Hello Tony G,
The bride was Amy the groom was Stephen.
The parents of Stephen are Kim and Roxanne.
Amy’s parents are in California they are John and Brenda
Moffat.
Kim and Roxanne are our neighbors.
Thanks I’ll email a pic
I’m sure you will have lots of inspiration.
My ink well is dry.
Over to you poetry pal
Jo Tony and family.
Thanks Martin,
Sure is interesting that you found her photo that sure is a bonus , one time I was lead to believe a GGGrandfather Daniel O’Malley was sent to Oz with 2 brothers but it was the wrong Daniel but made a friend there who was trying to find her hubby’s O’Malley line we were both very disappointed that there was no connection but it sure was a great Story.
Hi Joe
Silly old me……….just press Guestbook Entries at the bottom of the page or the one beside it……..Sorry Martin just spotted it and then you can see all the past stuff
Ms. R xo
Hi from Canada Jo,
Yes I noticed that sometimes you can only see a few posts 3 at the moment which is a shame as I don’t go on it too much and love to read stuff that I may have missed, thought I must be pressing the wrong buttons, maybe Martin can figure it out.
Always busy with the Ancestor searching keeps me out of trouble ha ha. Hope Greg has some luck at finding his I work on so many trees from both sides of our clan that I make my self dizzy at times, my eldest done his DNA on Ancestry he is busy with a young family so I set up his tree ,he has has some interesting matches even from the good O’Malley Cabra cousins, but nothing that I don’t know I am still hitting the brick wall on my Grandfather O’Malley side, sure would love to see a photo of him as died way before I was born.
Happy Halloween to all , I even seen Christmas hitting the stores over here, Anyway weather not too bad up here after a very Hot & Humid Summer, leaves are just starting to change colour, was at a great wedding a few wks back and a crowd from Ireland/Uk over so it made for a great time meeting folks from the Homeland.
Slan for now
Rita O’Malley McMahon
(Hello Rita, my Granny Burke from Broombridge spoke very little about her mother and we never knew what she looked like. In recent times I found her photograph, on her Prison Record. She had served 5 years for her part in a murder/manslaughter here in Dublin. Her sister served 7 years for the same offence. I was however delighted at finding her photo and that of her sister as well. So, you never know…’ MC)
Hello Rita,
Lots of fun when doing family tree.
Branches going in every direction. Think I’ll be exploring
Scandinavia next.
Hope all are well up there in Canada.
I have a lot of trouble with this site lately.
Not sure what else makes it on here.
It only shows me one post at a time .
It use to show a few. Sometimes 2.
Anyway I’m sure it’s all out there in the cloud.
Happy Halloween to one and all. Oct just around the corner.
Greetings from USA.
Jo.
Also I just came across Cabragh as a townland in Castleknock in 1901 Census
Hi Martin,
You know how much I love the subject of Ancestors, just sent email re Arrell in Cabragh Co. Tyrone, lots of sites Greg may get some hints about his family: Ancestry, irishgenealogy.ie, http://www.irelandxo.com
Best of luck in your searching Greg
Rita