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Post by andybrennan on Feb 24, 2012 21:22:50 GMT
Bryan,
Welcome to the forum, most of your family names as mentioned are familiar to me, am trying to put a face or memory to each or some.
Andy
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Post by rose5mcdonaghtce on Feb 25, 2012 11:38:54 GMT
Hi Byran,
By any chance did your sister Kay work in the Garrison in McDonagh?
Welcome to the forum.
Rose.
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Post by tony mcgrath on Mar 15, 2012 15:09:51 GMT
i lived at 22 o higgins rd
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Post by Mary Keane on Mar 26, 2012 11:38:24 GMT
I lived in the Plunkett end of O Higgins Tce No 9 Who lived where ?
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Post by irishdancemusic on Mar 29, 2012 9:18:10 GMT
I'm one of those browsers someone was bemoaning who never posts. I've been surfing the web for about a year and this is my first post anywhere. What inspired me tonight was the message from Joey Kelly who I (almost) remember well. I grew up in Pearse Bks and lived in Canteen House. My Dad was Paddy O'Connor the manager of the Canteen Board grocery in Ceannt. I remember the Kellys well, Francis and Martin and 'Sharkey' who swam like a fish! Joey was a bit older than me and would have been pals with my older brother Billy. What astonished me about Joey's post was all the long forgotten names he listed of the families we lived among. It brought memories flooding back and tears to my eyes. Thanks for the memories! I live in London now. I've been here a long time and never get back home at all. Last time I visited the Curragh was during 'the troubles' when it was all locked down. It was all so different then and I felt like a stranger. I sometimes visit the website in search of some lost connection. Tonight I surely found it. Thanks to all who have worked to create this space.....Francis I remember you well Frank - my name is Mary Keane my brother was Liam Keane I am sure you went to school together. How are you keeping?
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Post by johnnykelly on Mar 30, 2012 12:45:06 GMT
Re:WHERE DID YOU LIVE Hi Mary Keane nice to see you posting didnt id you with the different hair style as my memory of you was with long black curly hair the only difference between the 2 of us is mine kissed me goodbye without a wave and you can wave yours whenever you please keep well and healthy. Johnny
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Post by Frank O'Connor on Apr 1, 2012 16:37:36 GMT
Hello Mary Keane,
I'm amazed that you would remember me and take the trouble to make contact. Even more amazed at the post you stumbled on, which was my first post here and was nearly six years ago. At that time nobody who knew me noticed it, and I got no response, so I disappeared back into the shadows for a few more years.
I finally re-emerged last summer when I was able to make contact with several old friends and one or two of my brothers whom I had lost contact with many years ago.
Without this forum none of this would probably have happened.....Many thanks to those who do the work of moderating and maintaining it.
Yes, Mary, Liam and me were in the same class at school and we became good pals for a while. Clarke Married Quarters, where you lived, was right on my way home from school and I probably used to hang out with Liam some days instead of continuing my journey home. I remember being invited inside and made to feel very welcome in your home, which was quite unusual for a kid in those days. I'm sure you will remember the way it was. When you called for any of your pals, usually you would stand outside and call their name in a kind of sing-song, and then wait for them to come out. You certainly didn't knock, that was for adults only, and you weren't usually invited inside.
Good to hear from you. Keep coming back.
Francis
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Post by marykeaneclarke on Jul 27, 2012 9:30:57 GMT
My sincere apologies for the long delay in replying to you Frank and lovely to hear from you but, while I agree with you this site is absolutely fantastic I seem to be doing something wrong with the connections or whatever?
Yes I remember you well palling around with my lovely brother Liam R.I.P. - such a sad loss - a lovely chap but one never knows what is going to happen from day to day - my sister and myself visit every year the location in London where Liam died, it keeps him alive in my heart!!!
Yes, the Curragh people have a unique connection and it all goes back to our childhood where every-one had a terrific simple existence - we that lived in the quarters literally lived on top of one another in little shoeboxes of houses but we were all family, no one went hungry and no one was neglected and I remember a very safe invironment.
As you mentioned you were welcomed in our house and that was the way it was with all that called especially by my Dad and if you liked music or dancing the welcome was even warmer. Anyway I am getting all sentimental - I think that is what one experiences when you are an ex-resident of the Curragh Camp.
Keep in touch and take care.
Mary K.
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Post by shamtheman on Aug 22, 2012 22:49:01 GMT
Hello Francis O'Connor! Us young fellas knew you as Frank. You probably don't remember me, Seamus moore, but your younger brother Paddy and I were best friends for a few years in the late 60s when we lived in Pearse. I remember you as being into rock music, and you playing your records in the same shed in which your father had his prized model trains. Your grandfather (from Galway as I recall) lived with you also. I rember your father with great fondness, as he was always very kind to us kids. when he subsequently went to work in Newbridge, I clearly remember thrying to choose a racing car set for Christmas (not Skalectrix, too expensive), and your dad was so helpful and understanding, and trying his best not to sell it to me because he knew it was crap! As kids do, I bought it anyway, and it only took til Christmas morning for your dad to be proved right! I lost contact with Paddy many years ago, are you in contact with him? It;s funny, I often came across Billy for years after, but always wondered what appened to 'cool Frank'! so now i know you're in London. I hope you're well.
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Post by marykeaneclarke on Aug 30, 2012 10:36:34 GMT
hello Seamus Moore, How are you doing? I must commend you and yourgood wife on the very good interview on the Late Late Show - it must have been a dreadful experience for you both on that cruise? I am the other half of the God Parents of Stephen Byrne. (Do you remember) Keep safe. Mary Keane.
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Post by shamtheman on Sept 3, 2012 19:56:30 GMT
hi Mary, Nice to hear from you. Of course I remember, and I'd say you're the better Godparent too! The other guy has been very hit and miss! How good have you been as a Godmother? I'm starting to get 'Wanderly Wagon' flashbacks talking about godmothers! I will likely meet up with Stephen (commonly referred to as 'Stuff'), the other Byrnes, Dolans, Moores, Deegans and McCarthy's when we celebrate Susie Deegan's recent marriage in the UK at the end of the month in the Hospital Mess. Can't wait; I love a good Curragh Night Out.
Talk soon, Seamus.
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Post by limerick on Sept 3, 2012 21:13:02 GMT
Hello Mary,
I have written to you via email and await a response.
Reading the messages above, I am confident of exactly who you are. In the late 50's and early 60's your late father, Paddy Keane and your mother Eileen were great friends and neighbours of ours. At that time you were a very young girl, as was your other sister and brother Liam. I recall that Liam passed away here in London at an early age RIP. I recall very well my own addiction to the Glenila Ceili Band, Frank Brennan, and a chap named McCoy. Your Dad plucked the strings of a large base fiddle whilst McCoy played the drums and Brennan played the accordion. We all toured the country playing ceili at various locations and arriving back in The Curragh in the early hours of the morning then straight on to duty etc. Please remember me to your Mum and do keep in touch.
Kind Regards
Con Dee (Formerly Plunkett Qrs. and MPC Corps)
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Post by limerick on Sept 3, 2012 21:22:56 GMT
For your information.... Mordon, London is the frequent gathering place for all people associated with The Curragh Camp, military and civilian. We are known as THE MORDEN PLATOON. Should you wish to join or know more about us and our activities, contact me at dee.con12@gmail.com
Regards
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Post by marykeaneclarke on Sept 5, 2012 22:10:17 GMT
Hi Con,
So nice to hear from you - I have already answered your message on my email.
Yes indeed Paddy was my Dad - a lovely gent who was a great lover of music and irish dance- sadly he passed away very young as did my brother but strangely enough I myself have two lads one of them is now a full time musician who plays stringed instructments with his left hand as did my father and he born around the date of Liam's anniversary. My other lad has a personality similiar to my Dad's - full of chatt and plenty of jokes.
My sister Eliz and myself visit London each year and visit the location where my bother spent his last days. It keeps his memory alive for me - this is the only year we did not visit - as hotel accommodation was impossible to get because of the Olympics.
Keep in touch by the way my Mam is very well - hardly changed!!!
Kind regards,
Mary K.
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Post by marykeaneclarke on Sept 6, 2012 14:57:38 GMT
Hi Seamus,
As a Godmother - I am a disaster - certainly in the line of Christmas, Birthday and other occasions where I should be remembering my God child I have to admit I would not be the best. Stephen is a lovely chap and I meet him rarely but when I do - I get a big hug and a broad smile and he always introduces me as his Godmother.
Enjoy your get to gether and celebrations and wish Susie every good wish from me.
Keep safe.
Mary K.
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