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marie mc crum	did you know that the mc crum name was originally mc crimmin famous pipers from scotland ?

Tramlines	Does anyone know how I can get a copy of the Newry War Dead. Alternatively if one of you good souls had a copy is there an entry for Frank Rodgers Dominic Street - RAF - died 1942 - thanks

Santanta	Bro Mallon refers to "The Shambles" but (possibly as a result of editing?) it is not described. In English cities (York being a prime example), The Shambles is the area devoted to the slaughter of animals. It is no coincidence therefore to have tanneries adjacent to it.

marie mc crum	there is a whole family of mc crums living in carlingford would be interesting to know if we are related

Santanta	McAteer's was on Castle Street near the Sacred Heart but the Poor Clares was on High St.

Robbie McLoughlin	Class of 61 again. The back row to the left of Eamon Connolly is not Martin White but Jim Mc Manus. On the front row Tony Mc Donald is really Charlie McDonald

Rebelrouser	Kevin McAteer was the shop you mentioned beside The Poor Clare's (Sacred Heart) school in Castle Street?

Santanta	McAteer's shop figured in earlier posts on this forum and was declared to be the best outlet in the world for the greatest confection ever made.....McCann's currant squares!6hu9mp

Row 2 Prisoner #4	Class of '61 PHOTO Martin McCormick should be DOMINIC McCormick. Charlie McCormick is actually Tony McDonald. And second row ?? his first name is Paddy, I'm blanking on his last name. 2nd part of class photo: Front Row ?? is really Harry Donnelly. Thank you. I enjoyed the visit. GMH

airborne	In reply to Kevin McAteer, I am a McAteer and lived on North Street, but moved to Belfast in 1953 I believe was the year, we had a shop in chapel street. I remember mccann's bakery well, what I would give right now to have a slice of a batch loaf with a good dolop of creamery butter on it. I don't remember the McAteer shop on castle street sorry about that.

Jack O' Hare	MALLINS CHEMIST SHOP HILL ST. DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY HISTORY OR OLD PHOTO'S OF THE CHEMIST AS ALL THE FIXTURES & FITTINGS ARE NOW IN A NEW CAFE BAR & DELI IN NEWCASTLE WOULD LIKE SOME INFO ON IT ANYONE WHO HAS PLEASE FORWARD TO MY EMAIL...?

Kevin McAteer	Hello,I lived in Castle Street in 1956 to 1958 along with my parents and sister and baby brother.I can recall Mcanns bakery where I used to go every day to collect the bread,there was also a small shop in the street owned by the McAteer family,(no relation),I used to help BarneyMcAteer to deliver milk to far away places like Ballyholland on his poy and trap. I wonder if any one can remember this period.

Pictionary	Thanx Olwen. In Welsh legend Olwen was a beautiful maiden, the lover of Culhwch and the daughter of the giant Yspaddaden. Her father insisted that Culhwch complete several seemingly impossible tasks before he would allow them to marry, and Cullwch was successful with all of them. Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

Santanta	Olwen is not an odd name and has a lovely ring to it. Ignore those Londoners. By teaming up with McLeod you will have given the Londoners a real pronounciation problem. HOWEVER does anyone remember a girl/woman around Newry with the name Dorinda (usualy pronounced Drinda)?

barbara	Hi I live in donaghadee, my grandfathers brother william george strain moved to bessbrook in the 30's 40's he apparently lived in fountain street. would anyone know any of the family if there is any left. thanks

Olwen McLeod	Pictionary Thank you, I am aware of the legend but perhaps you would like to share it with the other Journallers who may like to know. I have encountered people from all over the world who had no problems with the pronunciation of Olwen or it’s spelling that is except Londoners. For some reason this name is alien to them. The list is endless of both incorrect pronunication and mis-spellings. I was often referred to as “the girl with the funny/weird name” I used to long for a song to hit the charts which included Olwen in the lyrics but it never happened. Santanta My understanding of the meaning of wadi is thus: A dried up river valley except after rain. The evidence of wadi is rapid because of the quickness and absorption of the water into the ground. I leave it to your imagination to work out why the nick name was given (Mrs Santanta has probabely enlightened you) but it was in no way malicious or offensive. Just girlish fun between a bunch of very good friends whom have given me many happy unforgettable memories.

Peggy	My grandfather was born in Newry in 1872; it was very important to me to see where he lived. I've been to Newry 2x in 4 yrs. My intention was not to sight-see, but to see everyday life there, and meet everyday people, like me. Everyone was very helpful to me; I found where my great grandfather had his barber shop. Thank you, Newry,for being so kind to me.

pictionary	Olwen is a beautiful Welsh name meaning ''White Footprint.'' There is a nice little Welsh legend about the name, Olwen. If you dont know the legend i will tell you next, time. Byeeee.

Santanta	Olwen, It seems like I probably "bumped into" you in the summer of 67 or 68 and not 62-65ish. Your departure to London explains why our paths did not subsequently cross.Any "Olwens" I met have had a Welsh connection, with sisters named Ceryth and Delyth. I now have a home in London. Isn't life strange! BTW if you check on the description of a "wadi" you will see that it has steep sides and a flat bottom but I have no idea why that would apply to any human!

Olwen McLeod	Santanta thank you again. I left Newry to live in London September 1967 so I would guess the year in question would have been around about 1966/67 although I was at home in River Street for a few weeks in the summer of 1968. I am also wondering if I know Mrs Santanta. You are correct I was the only Olwen in Newry and although I have met individuals who are familiar with the name I have only ever encountered one other with this name.

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