The early history of
1st Millennium O’Hanlons
John McCullagh
Bessbrook Mill Carding Room
‘I was the only man working in the carding room of Bessbrook Mill of the 1950s,’ he moaned.
Newry Mineral Water Company
It was one of the few little luxuries we could afford in those days – a bottle or two of ‘Mineral Water’ – and the man called to the door on his way around the estates.
Don’t stand downwind of them!
There was an awful bunch of old-timers used to stand at the corner in those days in Poyntzpass – Eddie Magill, Hugh Rafferty, Paddy Watters, Billy McGivern and the like.
O’Hanlons through the ages
As a result of running with Redmond O’Hanlon (so to speak!) I received various requests to write further on the O’Hanlon pedigee. Since I have several friends of that name – are you still with us, Jenny, Martina, Gerry, Bernard, Paddy, Sean and Donal, Cathy Lee Rathbun etc? – I decided to accept the challenge.
Ballyholland no more!
‘An extraordinary scene was witnessed on the platform of the Newry (
Plots of Drama Festival plays
This is the second of two articles on the plots of the plays to be performed at the forthcoming Newry Dr
The Harshaw Diaries assessed
The launch of Marjorie Harshaw Robb’s book reminded me that I had not yet offered a critique of the historical significance of The Harshaw Diaries. I do so now.
The Harshaw Diaries (1830s – 1860s) offer a small insight into life in Donaghmore ..
Book Launch
The launch of “Dwelling Place of Dragons” by Marjorie Harshaw Robie will take place in Newry Arts Centre on Tuesday 6th March at 7.30pm.