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John McCullagh

Glen, Donegal 2007

June 5, 2020July 17, 2007 by John McCullagh

The best “ceoil agus craic” among the best people in the best county of the best country of the world.  I have returned refreshed and heartened.  I may tell you more later, if requested.



 

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Carnbane & S Armagh hills

June 5, 2020July 13, 2007 by John McCullagh

Distant hills panorama, from Carnbane towards Markethill.


  

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O’Neill Avenue

June 5, 2020July 13, 2007 by John McCullagh
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Have you ever been to the Avenue?

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Ambulance Crew redundant!

June 5, 2020July 13, 2007 by John McCullagh
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Ambulance men and their families had to cope with the difficulties and vagaries of a divided society, not just at work but at home too.

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Drumlins/18 Arches

June 5, 2020July 12, 2007 by John McCullagh

Another Martin Auden panorama for your enjoyment!



 

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Above the Fiveways roundabout

June 5, 2020July 12, 2007 by John McCullagh

This panorama of the Armagh Road area was taken by Martin Auden, to whom we are most grateful!  Extreme right, middle is MacDonalds sign in yellow, 5Ways roundabout and Supermarket and Norbrook.



 

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7 ‘modern’ Wonders of World

June 5, 2020July 11, 2007 by John McCullagh

Chickenitza modern?  The very concept is foolish. 

Yet I could accept the others, but NEVER that Rio’s Redeemer Statue is a more impressive “Wonder” or greater feat of engineering than, for example, Giza’s Great Pyramid!



 

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Ballymacdermot Court Cairn

June 5, 2020July 11, 2007 by John McCullagh
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Every stone retains its memories

Of hands that gripped and heaved,

Of beads of perspiration,

Of whispered secrets,

And gossipy conversation.

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Ambulance heroes

June 5, 2020July 10, 2007 by John McCullagh
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Even today of course the Daisy Hill Ambulance Crews cover all of South Armagh as well as of South Down.

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