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John McCullagh

Melody on a guitar string

June 5, 2020July 29, 2007 by John McCullagh
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A discarded guitar string evokes memories  …

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Great Coal Rush 1951

June 5, 2020July 24, 2007 by John McCullagh
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In 1951 the Newry Canal was cleaned up when the Harbour Commission wanted to increase the tonnage coming into Newry.  The silt in the canal and basin made this impossible. So in early ‘51 the dredging started ….

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A Gift of Time

June 5, 2020July 23, 2007 by John McCullagh
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The following is a story, in verse, of a patient at Newry Hospice.


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Kitty Sean Cunningham

June 5, 2020July 19, 2007 by John McCullagh
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In summer in Glen(Columcille) there is a concert each Monday night in the Folk Village – featured – and each Wednesday night in Oedras Gael (the nearby Irish College). 

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Canal Court and Quay

June 5, 2020July 18, 2007 by John McCullagh
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In this panoramic view of Merchant’s Quay and the Canal Court Hotel, you can actually see the cars and the people on the street!



 

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Cahir Linn, Rostrevor

June 5, 2020July 18, 2007 by John McCullagh
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While on the subject of aerial photos, here is one of the Shore Road, Rostrevor. 

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Christian Bros, Kilmorey Street

June 5, 2020July 18, 2007 by John McCullagh
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Joe and Walter Morgan attended the Christian Brothers’ School in Kilmorey Street.


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Morgan family memories

June 5, 2020July 18, 2007 by John McCullagh
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‘Anyway, back to my family!’ said the ubiquitous Lou Morgan to me.   


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Growing up in Erskine Street

June 5, 2020July 18, 2007 by John McCullagh
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The original Erskine Street houses were built for military officers, and were highly esteemed.  Those who lived in them were considered as ‘swanks’.

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