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Post by Guest on Aug 13, 2006 22:10:45 GMT
My memories of the old school: 1950's Gazing through the top windows across the plains towards Brownstown. Blow me down!!! Being let out to see the Disney films in the Curragh Picture House. Never forgotten - one Friday having a dental appointment and being ordered by the 'head' teacher to take another girl home on my way as she lived near the hospital/dentist. Teacher told her that her mother had been admitted to the Families Hospital. Both of us age 10, and me kindley person decided to go straight there with her to see mother. Up the steps we go and in the front door. No answer to our catcalls down the corridor and not a soul in sight so we head back to sit in the waiting room. Shock and horror!!!! The waiting room had been turned into a funeral parlor, and there amid the burning candles and rosary beads was this poor girls mother 'laid out'. One can just imagine the scene. Me can never forget. Or forgive. Wonder to this day about her. Heartless school days!!!!
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Post by Kathleen McGrath on Jul 25, 2007 20:52:43 GMT
This story reminds me of the day myself and Frances O'Callaghan gave the excuse we wanted to mitch school. We said we had to go to the dentist and lo and behold but Mrs Collins from Newbridge who was the head teacher sent another girl with us. We both got two teeth out by the butcher across from the hospital (think it is McDonagh Mess now) and I ended up having to go to the families hospital that night to have the haemmorhaging stopped. Wasn't funny at the time but can laugh now. Was only my baby teeth, I think!!!!!!!
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Post by Guest on Jul 27, 2007 17:24:45 GMT
Hers another gripping tale. Had to go to the Dentist (near Families hosp where new mess is now) and Mrs Collins & Mrs Lawlor made me take another younger girl hope because her mother was reportedly 'poorly' and admitted to the Families hosp so I took her there. Just imagine this senareio now days. Her mother had died. She was 'laid out' in the WAITING ROOM just to the right of the front door. Never to be forgotten times. Some deadly Teachers in dem days!!!!! EH!!!
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Post by Kentgal on Oct 9, 2008 18:19:18 GMT
Books.
Remember the wooden crates full of books which were delivered on a monthly basis from a library in Dublin.
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Post by marykeaneclarke on Apr 20, 2012 13:55:06 GMT
My memories of that school in the 50's was falling in the school yard after being chased my another girl getting a huge bump on my forehead (the other girl apologised) when she offered to bring me to Mrs. Collin's office - I stiffened with fear and said I would be fine and sat in the class until , I think going home time then was 3.30 pm. It was as if I was invisible to the teacher (who was Mrs. Forde) who was actually a good teacher but was tough, she was well able to use the 'cane' - yes they were tough days in school then but, I lived to survive and tell the tale. I remember experiencing dreadful times with Mrs. Lawlor but she was a good teacher (when she was'nt snoozing!!
I remember taking the blame for tearing a girl's coat in school once because when the coat was discovered we were all questioned but I happened to be there when the coat was discovered which meant I was interrogated so much by these 3-4 adults (I was only a child) I eventually said it was me... anyway there was more to this story but the truth always wins out ........ out of a few bad events there were loads of happy memories also.
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Post by rose5mcdonaghtce on Apr 20, 2012 22:27:48 GMT
Mary,
School was a hard place to be in those days and lets face it you were very much on your own at a time in your life when you were most vunerable, but like yourself I too have many happy memories of those days and while Mrs. Lawlor could be like Atilla the Hun when the mood took her, she was teaching us how to cook in fourth class in the new school, I could honestly say I got my love of books from her. The afternoons were grand as she slept through most of them.
Rose.
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Post by marykeaneclarke on Apr 23, 2012 12:16:53 GMT
Dead right Rose - it was a huge learning experience.
I really enjoyed the get-together the other night it was a great craic and a trip down memory lane - honestly there was not one moment of silence, every one there had something to say about our growing up on the Curragh - and they were all good times, there was an instant connection with everyone and imagine it is 47 years since I saw Jacqueline but it was like picking up where we left off all those years ago. I never felt the time pass. Again thanks for coming - you are great fun!!!
It certainly was a unique place and the neighbours were extraordinary - I will never experience the like of it in my life time ever again.
Give my love to Monica.
Take care.
Mary
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Post by rose5mcdonaghtce on Apr 25, 2012 21:34:03 GMT
Hi Mary,
I had'nt seen Jacqueline since they left for England either, its lovely to get together and recall old time, places and people, the night just seems to come to a close too quick. We should be doing it more often.
Keep well.
Rose.
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Post by andybrennan on Apr 25, 2012 23:15:22 GMT
Mary K, good to see you posting, I read them with interest, also glad the meet in the Mess went well.
Andy
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Post by jacquelinemccarney on Apr 26, 2012 9:39:18 GMT
It was great to see all the old faces after all these years, great memories and a great evening!! As Rose said, it was all over too quickly!!! Not really enough time to talk to everyone individually, so no choice but to meet up again!! -- we can't leave it 47 years until next time! -none of us are getting any younger! - so we better make it sooner, rather than later! Great memories jogged - Irish dancing classes at the Wes and another go at it up in Pearse!! And all that kissing under the blanket!!!
Love to everyone who turned up!
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Post by rose5mcdonaghtce on Apr 27, 2012 22:03:37 GMT
Hi Jackie,
Welcome to the forum, yes it was a great night, over too soon, but there is always next time.
Give Brian and Brendan my regards, you can tell Brendan I am still considering my option to sue for breach of promise.
Keep well.
Rose.
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Post by joanivers on Apr 27, 2012 22:33:31 GMT
;)Hey Jackie, Great to see u last week, still thinking about u, wish u lived nearer but computer will do for now, who knows whats in the future, u might decide to move back!!!! Andrew your husband is a real gentleman and a pleasure to meet. It was'nt long enough though your right about that. Mary said u tried ringing me tonight, the battery was down on my phone and I did,nt realise, was out al day with my Mam shes a great energy Bless her I fell asleep when I came home. Say hello to Brendan from me he was a handsome young lad back then, very shy though. Everything is going well here an hope to hear from u soon. Happy Birthday for the 6th by the way, have a smashing time hon, lots of love an good wishes, Joan
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Post by jacquelinemccarney on Apr 28, 2012 10:29:49 GMT
Hi Joan, Tried to phone you, will try again later today. or in the next few days! Yes, wish I lived closer but as you said you don't know what the future will bring, and in the meantime........! Andrew had a great evening, he is probably sick to death hearing about the Curragh crowd over the years, so it was good for him to see for himself - that very special Curragh camaraderie! I hope Jimmy managed to get some sleep! - poor guy he was due back at work at 3! It was great to see him- the big, old smile hasn't changed!! Have you, by any chance, got the phone number of Ellen Bolger, and Monica O' Brien? Did someone say that Jennifer Drury married a Hayes! Would it have been Fergus? Take care Joan,
J x
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Post by peader on Apr 28, 2012 16:34:14 GMT
Hello to you J.You won't know me,but i knew Mary and Ellen Bolger back in the early 60's.I don't recall a Monica O'Brien,but i did know a Maureen and Breda O'Brien that went around with the Bolgers.They all lived in McDonagh,but i hav'nt got a number for Ellen Bolger.I know that Maureen lives in Basingstoke,according to her brother Willie,whom i'm in regular contact with.Sorry i can't help,but i'm sure that someone out there will be able to help.Take care.Regards:Peader.x
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Post by jacquelinemccarney on Apr 28, 2012 19:13:55 GMT
Hi Peader,
Ellen would have been about 9 or 10 in the early 60's, and Mary would have been about 15/16. Monica was the same age as myself and Ellen. There was also a younger sister, Teresa, I used to push her in her pram- off around the Curragh for long walks!! I remember Mrs and Paddy Bolger very well. Mrs Bolger was a very serene woman, with a lovely face, and very gentle!! I can remember Willie, was he Richard in those days?
Give my regards to Willie!!
All the best and thanks for jogging my memory on the Bolgers!!
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