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Old Valentine

Fancy cards for Valentine’s were rare until the 70s. Before that cards were homemade with verses written by the sender. Sometimes these verses were unflattering words directed at […]

Concert on St. Patrick’s Day

The priest would often attend important times, like Paddy’s Day. If there was a concert, he would be given an important role such as introducing “a part” or […]

Garden Party Photo

In the days when film was needed, photos were mostly taken on special occasions. Here Elizabeth Murphy and her sister are dressed for what likely was a garden […]

Mother’s Day Concert

Doreen Hayse and Cyril Synard perform in a Mother’s Day concert.

Dropping of the Wax

Maureen Whyte drops the wax on Candlemas Day 2016. A lit blessed candle is allowed to drip wax on clothing and other property. It is intended to bless […]

Jane’s Christmas Present

Jane Hayse’s first Christmas gift as a child. Again this shows how much people appreciated the few toys they were given. She has had it for more than […]

75 Year Old Doll

This doll was given to Ann Murphy for Christmas at the age of 2. The doll is 75 years old. Its condition shows just how much this gift […]

Christmas Party at the Drakes

On Christmas Day the Drake family gather together. This has been a tradition started many years ago and still continues today.