Yesterday Wednesday 9 September was a big day for Newry U3A when we finally got to meet our esteemed President, Her Excellency Mary McAleese.
Year: 2009
Thirty years old now!
The occasion in 1985 was my daughter Judith’s seventh birthday party. Besides my son (back, right) I recognise only Sarah (with balloon), daughter of Dear Ed and mother of Naomi.
Donard 2 : Abbey Grammar: 1972
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Downshire Court
I have had a few friends recently enquire about this long demolished street in town. The lady in the picture below may have been going home that day in 1953 – or perhaps taking a short-cut to Hill Street through the Cathedral grounds.
Young Musicians : Quigley
I promised, always in future, to give plenty of advanced notice of the Newry Chamber Music events, so here goes ….
More silly routes
You liked the last so here are a few more: some you’d like to try : some definitely to be avoided!
Go back towards your behind
No ‘Wash Ballock Point’ but a few amusing road signs for your entertainment. The ‘foot’ one was at a mosque. Invisibility refers to ‘poor visibility’. Work out the rest yourself.
Edinburgh Holiday
We are just returned from a City Break in Edinburgh. You may be surprised by the photos at what you can do in Edinburgh City. Of course we were there for the Festival – but we had time for other activities – as you can see.
Aisling McAteer/Micheal Mullen
An excellent Railway Bar seisin last night starred local talent supreme, Aisling McAteer (formerly of Ballyholland) and Micheal Mullen – both of whom, in my opinion, deserve to make the big time. Mickey Kinnane as usual, held it all together.