There were a few ‘schools photographers’ who thought it a good idea to photograph the Abbey boys in the Assembly Hall using a wide-angle lens. The result was predictable – even the lads could not recognise themselves if they were not in the first four rows!
Year: 2008
Towpath Walk: Christmas
We three walked the towpath today from Lurganare to Jerretspass. The images are below. Meanwhile, in reference to this entry, Martin Payne emails me with the following message:
“I was talking to a guy on the towpath earlier on this year, his name is McKeown, and his Father was the boxing coach for the old Bosco club years ago.
Anglesey Mountain: Steven’s Day
The gabbro boulder-strewn western side of Anglesey Mountain was our challenge this St Steven’s Day. It was also the birthday of BOTH of my companions, the newest Mr and Mrs McCullagh.
Order of Malta Hall 1972
In this photograph, we go back more than thirty-six years. The venue is the Order of Malta Hall.
Gateway: the beginning
I am usually in the Gateway Club once a week for Bridge sessions and there are lots of Irish classes and other activities nightly. Peter and Sinead Donaghy sometimes have gymnastic sessions there too.
Quigley Classical Christmas 2008
Let me first offer humble apologies for advertising this wonderful event AFTER the fact, but since I had not booked tickets, I might have ‘shot myself in the foot’ by offering pre-publicity for what is ALWAYS (and rightfully) a sell-out concert! It was superb!
Meadow Altar Boys: early 60s
While we are still celebrating the 60th anniversary of the first residents of the Meadow estate, we will upload a few more Meadow stories and images.
Barrack Street 1906 … etc
To continue our occasional series of streets residents of the past … here 1906 …