Stafford prison was a jail for English military during the Great War. All the prisoners were put in solitary confinement for four weeks …
Month: May 2011
“G” men : Easter 1916
Detectives were busy all the time trying to take fingerprints from prisoners …
Schumann at Courtyard
Sunday week (22 May) is the next Quigley Concert, when Newry Chamber Music presents The Schumann Quartet in the beautiful surroundings of Slieve Gullion Courtyard, Dromintee.
Prisoners of the British
When we appeared at Island Bridge Barracks, things got worse for us. Dublin’s nastiest were let loose from the stockades and the women were by far the worst. They looked like those who had been around during the French Revolution!
Poison Tree
I was angry with my friend:
I told my wrath, my wrath did end.
I was angry with my foe:
I told it not, my wrath did grow.
Pest Control
Dear Agnes,
I am plagued by the worst neighbours in the world, who constantly host all-night orgies with thump-thump-thump ‘beats’ going until dawn …
Summer Sessions
From this time of year on, our overseas visitors – and returned emigrants – will be here on holiday. You might need reminding of the venues of the traditional music sessions : that is, where to find good traditional music, sing-songs and excellent company.