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
-
Pages
Bookmarks
- 'The Ma's House on Killala Road…'
- 50 years a hero…
- A Cabra Drive Nov 2014
- A drive around the Cabra area…
- 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
Meta
Farewell Andromeda I heard that song one time
Johnny Cash sang walk the line
Patsy Cline sang faded love
One line mentioned the mating of the doves
Woody Guthrie sang his way through the dust bowl
On trains in box cars
Much like a rolling Stone
Glen Miller and Vera Lynn
Did some swing, and got us over the white Cliffs of Dover
While others helped to nurse us
After wars were over
Music can be a healer
While reminding us of times past
I’m glad it’s still part of life
And Alexa I can blast
Technology connected people
Now it’s connecting gadgets
And every household thing
When the power goes
There’ll be no more bing
So treasure your family
And all your close friends
Write them a note
Go back to a pen
Life now seems to fit in your pocket
With your DNA and bills and credit
Most treasured of all can be a letter
It’s sheer joy when you get it.
Regards
Jo.
…………………………………………………..
Nice to see a little activity on here.
Greetings to one n all.
Things that meant the world to us.
Things that meant more fun and play
Things today don’t mean the same
We did so much in our own special way.
…………………………………………..
The plot was a veggie patch
Today it could mean much worse
The compound was near Dingle road
And we could play on it or walk around.
Nowadays its well guarded and guns or dogs
Do their rounds
The roundabout was on Carnlough Rd,
The lads played football
Nowadays we drive around them
Depending on who’s call
The phone box was handy for making a call
Now the phone fits in your pocket
And causes havoc to all.
Back in the day if we checked out
It usually meant you were dead
Today we Q in lines till our feet turn to led.
Cheerio all
Jo.
Hello MC
Hello all,
Great to read few updates.
Hope all are holding up. Good wishes to all.
Recovery and health care to all.
Some of you are cruising
Some are snoozing
Some are on the mend
Some going round the bend
Some have tranquility
Some have activity
Some have travels galore
Some sitting by the sea shore
Some in Devon and Spain
Some in sunshine and rain
Some use pencil and pen
Some do so for the greater good
Amen.
Good nite all.
Jo.
Hello Martin
The new church opened in Dec 1953 (66 years ago and not 63 as I mentioned )
You were probably baptised in the church of Christ the King which was classed as a parish church, where baptisms only took place.I hope you find this information is correct
Best wishes
Dermot
(Hi Dermot, one of my brothers was baptised in the old tin church on Ballygall Road, Finglas…MC)
hello Martin
Please could you tell me where I could get a copy of your book called tell me a story it seems to be unavailable I’ve tried everywhere.
Regards
Fiona
(Fiona, I have emailed you the details, hopefully they get through…MC)
Hello all,
Hope all are dooing okay. Just saying a little hello.
Thinki g of everyone.
Kindest regards
Jo.
Hello Martin,
Hope you are well. My daughter lives in London and is trying to buy a copy of your
book called Tell me a story Cabra remembered. It comes up as unavailable. Would you know where she could get a copy.
Hope you like this photo, its hard to believe the church was opened 63 years ago.
Best wishes,
Dermot Mongey
ps you can view photo at cabrahistory@yahoo.com
(Hello Dermot, hope you are keeping well. I always thought that I was baptised in the new church but it must have been in the old Tin Church or somewhere else as I was born in 1951…)
To one n all,
Thinking of everyone.
Jo.
the same here shay Jo and all. still taking the Pills. nothing major wrong. that i know off. its all in Gods hands.
nothiong new, OH tried to Go home on the Cheap airlines in April. but they grounded 7#& planes. it got messy, so bev and i Pulled out , now Going ON A L , june 3rd ta 11th Christening on 8th Raheny. apart from that I. free n easy. and nothing fancy just give me the Hitchen / Pub GAA’s. and a good walk in malihide. NO Tour OR GIGS,
an anyway did not know about Martin. hoping all is well.
love to eberyone here.
willie L
Get well Martin,
No doubt you are up to your eyes betimes.
Hello Rita Ella n all the girls on here. Hello Willie Shay Jimmy R Tony G n all the other Tony’s.
Hello to all who pop in here. Not forgetting olive n all the Mary’s too n Joan patty June.
So glad Spring is here even tho we still have snow on the mountains and it lashed rain today.
Rita sorry to hear about your extended family.
Glad you are able to connect with everyone. Just hoping all are doing ok.
Take care all. Easter just around d the corner.
Cheerio all.
Nice to see a little update here.
Thanks Martin n everyone.
Cheerio
Jo.
(Hello Jo, after two heart operations and three stents I’m still upright and mobile. I’ve been hiking up across the Dublin/Wicklow mountains every chance I get and the doctors can’t understand why I showed no symptoms of heart trouble. I blame it on all them greasy stews the Ma’ used to feed us on. Doing better than expected and still going strong…MC)
Hi All
Well a lot of water has gone under the bridge since I was last on here.
At the moment the Wife and I are feelin Fine.
But isn’t funny when we get to our age the Doctors are determined to find a problem
Three weeks ago just went to get my Tablets changed .
I ended up going through all sorts of tests just waiting for results now.
Booked up for a Cruise in June but cant get Insurance till we clear all theses checks.
Well Jo love your Poem yes Spring and Summer are my favourite Seasons.
God remember our School Holidays in Cabra West we were never in from Sunrise to Sunset,
Up to the Broomer and Baths then up the Fields as far a Ashtown looking for Birds Nests or in the Silverspoon catching Tadpoles and Frogs.
We also had our 6d Fishing Net for Pinkeens..
. We did all that without a penny to our name if you got a few pence we got our Sweets or Lemonade from the Women on Kilkernan Road (There always was women selling stuff from front room.
The Summers used to last for ages and we had some cracking weather then .My best one was 1947 after that Terrible Winter.
Maybe you had a better Summer that you remember let us know.
Well that’s all for now,
Goodbye and God Bless you All.
Shay Jordan
spring is here
With April showers
Some fresh flowers
Birthdays and dances
To refresh our chances
Renew our health
Earth tones and glances
Between the ups and downs of life
I am glad that some things
Are just right.
………………………
Traveling
Waterfalls and rainbows
Lighthouses and coastlines
History and stories
Sobering glory
Driftwood and charcoal
Private beaches
Walking along at sunrise
Sometimes at sunset
Hawaii I shall never forget.
………………………………………….
Hello all,
Not sure the posts ever manage to get through. But if they do
Hello to everyone
Kinest regards.
Jo.
Hello all. Nice to read updates. Hope all are well. Best wishes to Martin.
Regards to one and all.
Jo
Ah Good to see the site is up and running as could only see my last one from Jan for awhile but guessing cause you were in hospital Martin, hope you are having a speedy recovery and doing well.
Spring is in the air and it’s getting a little warmer so can’t wait to get out in the garden here in Ontario.
Had sad news of another O’Malley Cabra cousin passing today, even if we never met these cousins, Joan O’Malley/O’Shea it’s sad to hear and last month other members of the O’Malley Clan: Eddie O’Malley in Australia and last year Eddie O’Malley here in Canada all from my fathers 3 brothers who lived in Cabra Lord Rest them all.
Have been having some good results with dna ancestry so it keeps me out of trouble on the colds days. Enjoy the 6nations Rugby except when Ireland lost but now hoping Ireland qualify for the Euro’s 2020 and enjoying the soccer matches.
Have a good Spring where ever ye are and Enjoy.
Rita O’Malley
(Hello Rita, as always, great to hear from you. When I told the doctor I had Royal Blood he laughed at me. He’s lucky the Da’ wasn’t standing to him or he’d have gotten a box or two as my Da’ always told us of his Royal Blood because his grandfather was born near the Hill of Tara…MC)
Happy st Patrick’s day to one and all. Just back from Hawaii
We still have snow on mountains. Dry n cold today.
A hint of Spring in the air too. Warmer week ahead in the forecast.
Have a great paddy’s day n good wishes to all in Ireland UK Aus, USA and to my family in Dublin London Coventry and everywhere. Few posts gone to cyberspace not sure if this will work. But always worth a try. Hope all are well .
Jo Tony n family.
Jus,, lads and lassies I/m still alive here in new jersey USA, where has time gone. Nothing new just banging away as Normal. yes getting OLDER ?, same old But still out there. just say hello to Jo ?TONy and all the gang. I,’ be thinking of wiz while Not near the computer. , and I,.m not useing the phone. i have enough going on. drop in tomorrow PG.
Hi ALL
Well its been a while since I was on got a bit of news for you all.
Im reading a great Book About growing up in Dublin.my Thanks to MartinCoffey for sending it to me .
Its by Eamonn Mac Thomas great Historian on Dublin only thing its mostly about the South Side.
He does go into the City Centre pointing out all the Landmarks.
As you read it you realise we can all identify with everything at that time.
If you go on You Tube there is a few Programs by RTE hosted by Eamonn.
Also on You Tube is a Modern View on Moore Street (I was very disappointed).
The Moore Street from my day is all gone Stallholders all gone.
Looking at it now you would be a Stanger in your own town.
Immigrants have taken over it even the shops are owned by Asians ,
Only Buckleys Butchers left but the Film is few years old so that might be gone now,.
On a different subject there was a Marvellous Incident the other day .
Bus going across O Connell BRIDGE when the Bus Driver Suffered a Heart Attack.
One of the passengers was a Nurse on her way to the Mater.
She got the Driver out of the cab and administered CPR ( done a great job keeping him alive).
He is now doing well in Hospital the Doctors said its all down the Nurse been so quick.
Lucky Man
Well that’s all for Now.
Goodbye and God Bless
Shay Jordan
Hi All
Long time no speak I have been on Cabra Site on FB most of the time .
As you all may know our Friend Martin has just been to Hospital last week.
Had a procedure to help a Heart Valve TG everything went fine and he is back climbing Trees AGAIN.
Had some great conversations with Des O Neill reminiscing about Cabra West .
We have opened up a Post to trace all Cabra Folks all over the WORLD.
Amazing to see how we all ended up over the years all with our own Families.
But no matter where we are we still put Cabra and Dublin as our Home.
That goes for our Children too my Children loved Cabra and Dublin.
Feel a bit sorry to hear the Family Home in Cabra has been sold off .
Always great when our Parents were still around it was always Home to Dublin for the Summer.
When we go back and see how small our Houses were how did they Rear a Family of there.
Particularly Big Families like 14 in Coffey Household .
We had some Great Hooleys in our house and on the Road.
No Big Hotels for Weddings just Big Marquee out the back and all the Neighbours helping out. One doing Cakes the others doing the Food (Chickens Bits all over the place).
Well that’s all from me Folks.
Till we get back together Goodbye and God Bless
SHAY JORDAN (Ex Mulroy and Annamoe}
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
———————
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.
……………………………………………………………….
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