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Post-War Linenhall Sq People
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Written by Manny Donohue   
Sunday, 10 April 2005

As promised here is an account of the residents of Linen Hall Square at the close of the War (WW2). There were 76 houses and a number of other facilities such as a disused hospital, handball alleys etc. so we will have to tell this story in several parts! 

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Open letter to Charles from Agnes
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Written by Agnes Dayee   
Saturday, 09 April 2005

Now that it’s all over, let me be the first (you mean, I’m NOT??) to congratulate you, the Prince of Wales on your marriage to your very own Cinderella. 

It’s been a busy week for you, what with socialising with President Mugabe, attending the Pope’s funeral in Rome and then wedding your very own (well, almost!) Princess Camilla on Saturday. 

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Mary Dean's Cough Medicine
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Written by James Dean   
Friday, 08 April 2005

For as far back as I can remember my Mum had the 'cure of all cures' for colds, flu, bronchitis etc. This was referred to as a ‘wee cough bottle’.

There may have been a lot of Newry Mums who acquired this pharmaceutical knowledge but there was none other that I personally can recall. 

Often enough came the request from neighbours, family and friends,

 “Mary could you make me up a wee cough bottle, for I’m dying on my feet”.  

As the saying goes, ‘It’ll either kill or cure you.’   Thankfully it was mainly the latter!

 BELOW                     1973  Olwen Dean, her Mum mary and James's wife Diana:          sozzled!!


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