| Guest book entry from 31.12.2006 at 15:21:21 E-mail: paddy00@arcor.de Name: JOHN HEGARTY ----------------------------------------------- comment: happy new year to the b net team and to everyone in balbriggan who knows me, im going to miss the place this year. john in GERMANY guest book entry from 31.12.2006 at 11:07:54 E-mail: joseph.buchanan@ntlworld.com Name: Joey Buchanan ----------------------------------------------- comment: I am residing in England on the border of London and the county of Kent. I was delighted with my visit to Balbriggan in Oct. 2066 when researching the Buchanan family of Stephenstown and the Kearns family of Killougher. I would like to find a good source on the social history of Balbriggan and surrounding area. Any suggestions please guest book entry from 28.12.2006 at 09:14:06 E-mail: caffrey6@hotmail.com Name: Emer & Shaz ----------------------------------------------- comment: Just a little note to say hello to Cath Rooooooooney and Donna McGillivray who are at the mo probably sitting in front of their PC in work scratching their behinds and trying to look "busy", Howeya now!wishing you and all the girls from the green a very happy new year& all the best for 2007 yahoooooooo! We are sunning ourselves down under having a blast thinking of you allwhile sipping on our cocktails we will have a few for you all to roll in the new year see ya soon but not too soon all the best cheerio !!! E & S. guest book entry from 27.12.2006 at 19:51:26 E-mail: thegeorgenator@gmail.com Name: Gordon E. Sambrooks ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi this is gordo, i came across this site when i was in college, im in ucd(da place to be haha) doing arts! i think da site is great, its great to check up on da our lads! guest book entry from 25.12.2006 at 19:38:49 E-mail: me.beckett@btinternet.com Name: Margaret Beckett ----------------------------------------------- comment: Some lovely photos of the harbour guest book entry from 25.12.2006 at 17:57:02 E-mail: JGUILDEA@NYC.RR.COM Name: JOHN GUILDEA ----------------------------------------------- comment: HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYBODY IN BALBRIGGAN.LOVE THE WEB SITE.JOHN GUILDEA (NEW YORK) guest book entry from 24.12.2006 at 10:44:15 E-mail: seanolivermary@yahoo.com Name: Sean Mc Mahon ----------------------------------------------- comment: Happy Christmas to Balbriggan especially the Bracken gang and O'Dwyer's. I miss the town most at this time of year.Wish I could be with you. Sean guest book entry from 22.12.2006 at 19:37:33 E-mail: albaerin@blueyonder.co.uk Name: Brian 'Jock' Ford ----------------------------------------------- comment: Both my family and i would like to wish the people of Balbriggan all the very best over the festive season . We would also like to thank all for the fantastic time we enjoyed at august time this year .Up the Dubs . Slainte Brian Denise Christy-bhoy and Aisling xxxxxx guest book entry from 21.12.2006 at 23:08:20 E-mail: Dwzantop@verizon.net Name: Dan Zantop ----------------------------------------------- comment: I live in Florida, however my cousin lives in Balbriggan and I plan to come to Ireland in April to see her and some of my other cousins whom live in Dublin. From what I see on line, I can't wait to see Balbriggan up close and in person. Merry Christmas guest book entry from 21.12.2006 at 18:15:11 E-mail: Wolfbaby8605@yahoo.com Name: Amanda ----------------------------------------------- comment: This site provides wonderful information, i'm doing research on cities, counties, and towns all over ireland, i'm writing a book, based in ireland and i'm trying to find the best place to put the mainpart of the book. I hope that is all right with your town. I've always been interested in Ireland and putting ireland in one of my books seems like the best way to acknowledge my interest and make it part of what i love to do. Your site is wonderful. Again i hope you wouldn't mind if i put your town in my book! Sincerely, Amanda Weaver guest book entry from 21.12.2006 at 10:18:34 E-mail: barry.gleeson@executivemail.co.za Name: Barry ----------------------------------------------- comment: Moved to Balbriggan nearly a year ago. Your web site has got a lot better. guest book entry from 21.12.2006 at 07:54:12 E-mail: fordie711@yahoo.com Name: paul ford ----------------------------------------------- comment: g'day to all at brigg.net and happy xmas and new year to everyone who knows me.we will be having turkey on the beach this xmas,bit of a change,but all part of seeing this big world that we are traveling...fordie&julie guest book entry from 19.12.2006 at 03:52:32 E-mail: slawless584@aol.com Name: Shane Lawless ----------------------------------------------- comment: I am the great-great grandson of Seamus Lawless. I live in Akron, Ohio, USA. My grandfather talked greatly of our family history. With his passing this December 2006, it sparked an immense amount of curiosity in me, as well. This was the website that best answered the most of my questions. guest book entry from 19.12.2006 at 02:20:50 E-mail: belcee@aol.com Name: Barbara Clark ----------------------------------------------- comment: I live in Florida, USA. I am coming to Balbriggan in April 2007. Would like to meet any Dowdalls who live in Balbriggan. Please contact me. guest book entry from 18.12.2006 at 22:41:48 E-mail: richardmurray90@yahoo.ie Name: richard murray ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi all at balbriggan.net, i think you's have one of the best websites in ireland, i hope that yous keep up the good work in 2007, from a website fan,kilbarrack. dublin 05,cant wait for next year.happy christmas to all. guest book entry from 18.12.2006 at 03:07:18 E-mail: peteresa@eircom.net Name: Teresa Rodgers ----------------------------------------------- comment: I recently moved to Tucson, Arizona, USA from Balbriggan. And a friend of mine from Balbriggan told me about this site. It's great to see familiar pictures from so far away. guest book entry from 16.12.2006 at 22:55:09 E-mail: smukiemow68@aol.com Name: lisa jones nee whelan ----------------------------------------------- comment: just to say merry christmas to all that may no my family and thank you, i am intouch wit a old friend of the family and it is greatin talkin to him. once again thank you xxxxxxxxxxxxxx guest book entry from 12.12.2006 at 03:48:11 E-mail: itslar@gmail.com Name: Lars ----------------------------------------------- comment: Discovered through one of Balbriggans fishing sons ( Mel White) who ventured as far as Alaska for salmon, crab and cod where I was lucky enough to work alongside. I believe he is now working in the family business Fingal IT. Lars Seattle USA guest book entry from 11.12.2006 at 18:46:28 E-mail: margaret19503859@aol.com Name: Margaret Williams ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi all at balbriggan.net merry christmas and happy new year to all the team and thank you for a great site. Can i also say all the best for christmas and the new year to all my family.Garry Wendy Shauna and Jack Williams The Everitts Edwards and three lots of Campbells and all friends have a fantastic christmas love to all from Roger and Margaret guest book entry from 11.12.2006 at 13:53:12 E-mail: paddy00@arcor.de Name: john hegarty ----------------------------------------------- comment: HI, i would like to wish the team and my family a very happy christmas. mammy and fran, loretto and ian, eamonn and rose and family,mylene bernadette,gena \[with the cleavage\] and margaret at 70 clonard st. im going to miss you all this year. oops nearly forgot jackie? all the best from john in paderborn in germany. guest book entry from 10.12.2006 at 16:46:59 E-mail: lyndaor@hotmail.com Name: Lynda O'Reilly ----------------------------------------------- comment: HI.My grandparents used to own the old boathouse beneath the martello tower.Fred and Pat Lee,they had 12 children and spent every summer there from Blackrock in Dublin.I can vaguely remember sleeping in rows of bunkbeds in the house with all my cousins before Fred donated the building to the council for a youthhall supposedly...obviously they didn't do that with it!!I was wondering if anyone had any pics of it in its heyday or knew any of the Lee kids that lived there.One of them married a Guildea from Balbriggan and lives in oz now.My mums name is Moyra.Fred and Pat are still alive and well in dublin.I would love to be able to give them a photo of their old holiday home.they would cry if they saw the state of it these days!!!great website thanx.You're in Luck Lynda, click HERE to see the photo you are looking for which is courtesy of David Brangan. Click HERE for more details of David collection. guest book entry from 09.12.2006 at 11:01:25 E-mail: redmeg19@hotmail.com Name: megan brennan ----------------------------------------------- comment: i live de briggg its classs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i nvr nw dat dere was a site for d brigg!!! d cinema is brill hey loro nd jess guest book entry from 09.12.2006 at 01:39:34 E-mail: hit@hotmail.com Name: Kim ----------------------------------------------- comment: The site\'\'s very professional! Keep up the good work! Oh yes, one extra comment - maybe you could add more pictures too! So, good luck to your team!d Maybe a touch of irony here. guest book entry from 08.12.2006 at 11:01:11 E-mail: brandon1974edwards@hotmail.com Name: Brandon Edwards ----------------------------------------------- comment: Bought the DVD, Faces and Places 3. Loved it. Although it could have been beefed out with some special features. A directors commentary, maybe a "making of" featurette. Cast and Crew details. Interactive Menu's and a game. "Where In Balbriggan" Just some suggestions for next year. The site is still great, keep it up. Happy Christmas and a Merry New Year. B Hi Brandon, good suggestion, unfortunately time is always the problem, but maybe next year. guest book entry from 08.12.2006 at 07:26:52 E-mail: margaret.eve@telus.net Name: Margaret Cornick ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi Roger, You may have already heard by now that there is a History of the Sinking of the Bell Hill written on the Balbriggan Historial Society Web Page (which, has a Link on this site) go to Links and it's under "Historical Articles", the name of the survivor was James McDonnell, and the names of the three men who went out to the ship to try and rescue the crew were John Murphy, Jas Carton and John Canavan. I have enjoyed reading all your articles so far, keep up the good work. Margaret Cornick margaret.eve@telus.net guest book entry from 07.12.2006 at 00:01:07 E-mail: bissettpaul@hotmail.com Name: paul bissett ----------------------------------------------- comment: Love the site. Are playgrounds like buses? we have none for years and then two come along at once-- bit silly having two so close to one another but about time we had something for the kids. guest book entry from 05.12.2006 at 11:41 E-mail: radim2000@seznam.cz Name: radim ----------------------------------------------- comment: I am from Czech republic. My friend is going to Balbriggan and she will live there with her husband. I wanted to see some pictures from your city. I send you a greetings from Czech....Radim guest book entry from 05.12.2006 at 03:06:24 E-mail: angelagreen@eircom.net Name: Angela ----------------------------------------------- comment: searched the web for a long time until I came acroos web address, at last. i am looking for my grandmothers roots in balbriggan, her name was cathriona kelly, born 21st Jan 1891, her fathers name thomas kelly, her mothers name catherine byrne. Its like looking for a needle in a haystack, I have her baptisimal Certificate just have to pick it up in balbriggan, I am living on the south side, who would have thought. Ha!! Wonder what street she lived in and why did she leave balbriggan to live in Dublin in that era,hope there is no skeletons!! excuse bad spelling do not have spell check toolbar. Many thanks for the web site, it is very clear and straight forward, went into a lot of links before i found this one. Angela Green guest book entry from 03.12.2006 at 22:32:05 E-mail: taitchison077@hotmail.com Name: Tammy Aitchison(Nee White) ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi My name is Tammy Aitchison; my fathers family live in Balbriggan...My grandfather lived there years ago before he meet my nan; his name was Matthew White....My dad came over to Ireland last year to meet up with his cousins; Josephine Cochrane. I speak to Jo on MSN quite often. This is a fantastic website; my dad looks at it when ever he gets the chance to go on line.... Keep up the good work.. Tammy ... guest book entry from 02.12.2006 at 04:01:12 E-mail: ahprgp@comcast.net Name: Andrea (Mooney) Pfleegor ----------------------------------------------- comment: I reside in the United States. Both my parents were born in Balbriggan in the early 1920's. My husband and I are planning to visit my Aunt who currently lives there. We are looking for a hotel in Balbriggan. guest book entry from 01.12.2006 at 22:54:27 E-mail: dgarvan@gmail.com Name: Dara Garvan ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hey, great site...glad to see it's gone so well from when the first time i saw it! Good luck boys in the future! guest book entry from 01.12.2006 at 22:12:40 E-mail: irfanazab@hotmail.com Name: liam and jackass ----------------------------------------------- comment: hello balbriggan n especially all d corcorans and d lovely girls.love ur website town looks lovely.hope to come der soon and see u all.love from kusadasi turkey if ur in kus come c me in mamma mia cafe bar!!! guest book entry from 30.11.2006 at 16:13:03 E-mail: paddy00@arcor.de Name: john hegarty ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi tony,john in germany, ex clonard st 72. are you sure the street map is correct? i thought the naul rd was a continuation of chapel st, where it started at the end of the graveyard and went out to hagens cross, maby i have been away too long.? guest
book entry from 30.11.2006 at 04:54:04 guest book entry from 29.11.2006 at 23:00:48 E-mail: ag.flynn@btinternet.com Name: agnes flynn ----------------------------------------------- comment: Living in UK. fRIENDS OF THE mC mAHONS.Great to see the wedding photos. guest book entry from 29.11.2006 at 14:47:59 E-mail: tinacoy@gmail.com Name: Tina Coy ----------------------------------------------- comment: Absolutely fabulous site, My sister told me about it. I love looking at the old photos. The town sure is changing and I hope it charm is not disappearing with such hugh growth. I am originally from the Briggin, Skerries Road, but living in the rebel county, Cork city for 8 years. My kids have Cork accents but we try to get home to see mam, Kathleen Sheehan (nee Dunne) as often as we can. Keep up the good work on the site, I will be checking daily to catch a small glimpse of Balbriggan life. guest book entry from 26.11.2006 at 15:11:19 E-mail: cawleyrachel@hotmail.com Name: edward knight ----------------------------------------------- comment: well done on the web site,balbriggan looks great.Do you have any pics of st.peter and pauls national school guest book entry from 26.11.2006 at 13:48:45 E-mail: vuralazab@hotmail.com Name: vural n andrea ----------------------------------------------- comment: hello to corcoran family love from kusadasý mamma mia bar andrea n rambo xxxx guest book entry from 25.11.2006 at 00:48:07 E-mail: mduke@hotmail.com Name: martin duke ----------------------------------------------- comment: lesley-ann, loved meeting you in Oz. Best kiss I've had in a while and hope to meet back in Balbriggan so we can continue a great thing that started in lovely Bondi guest book entry from 23.11.2006 at 17:36:17 E-mail: wwiloveu_lh@hotmail.com Name: lihao ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi,im a guy from china.some friend introduce this town to me. yep, its great, i like it!i hope i can hav the opportunity to visit it~ guest book entry from 22.11.2006 at 18:36:19 E-mail: vonconway@hotmail.com Name: yvonne conway ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi to my brother sean mc Bride his lovely wife Ger,and also there children Danny & meg,see you soon... and all the conways in balbriggan, let me be the first to wish everyone a happy x.mass, to my family and everyone on the site, all or love, from John & Yvonne, kids Sara-Jane(13) and little Pearse(2)Conway. guest book entry from 22.11.2006 at 01:20:52 E-mail: fordie711@yahoo.com Name: paul ford ----------------------------------------------- comment: happy days to all the mancs in d brigg,ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ..to all the celts its been to long..long live strachan and the mighty celtic..bring it on..fordie&julie on tour.hail hail guest book entry from 19.11.2006 at 20:39:11 E-mail: rogdubpool@gmail.com Name: roger ----------------------------------------------- comment: Fingal Co.Co. have removed the wrong name plate and erected the correct name plate on Fullam St.(street joining chapel st.with clonard st)but the new map on your site contains the same mistake.Fullam Terrace (THE RING)is the cul de sac off Fullam Street guest book entry from 19.11.2006 at 11:23:46 E-mail: vuralazab@hotmail.com Name: guess who ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hello Baile Brigin Great Site You Have Lookýng Forward to seeing town soon hello to all my friends.ý love someone ýn Balbriggan Rambo guest book entry from 18.11.2006 at 00:56:48 E-mail: sarajane@hotmail.com Name: sara-jane conway ----------------------------------------------- comment: my mum and dad or john yvonne conway i am 12 i have a little brother called pearse conway,who is 2 years old,nanny never got to meet him, i was at a wedding my auntys daughter got married to a lovely man. we had a great time,she looked so fab the best looking girl in balbriggan, well thats because she is a conway/fanning, also i love martin, hes so nice and so much fun, the best ever xx, i love going to balbriggan, and i love all the storys my mum tells me of when she lived in balbriggan,all my love to all the conways in balbriggan. but i miss my nanny josie conway she was the best. i never got to meet my grandad but what my dad tells me about him he was a very good man, and a great and loving daddy, i wish i got to meet him, lots of love sara-jane.xxx ps. hi to sean&ger&there kids meg & denny mc bride guest book entry from 17.11.2006 at 16:41:18 E-mail: yvonnecrowe@gmail.com Name: Yvonne Crowe ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi, as of lunch time today I became an offical resident of Balbriggan (and Dublin) after the keys to our new house were handed over. The website is a great idea & i'm sure i'll be making much use of it. Keep up the good work! guest book entry from 17.11.2006 at 15:52:59 E-mail: vonconway@hotmail.com Name: yvonne conway/mc brie ----------------------------------------------- comment: what a great site, you look well in the snap martin, who is my brother in law,i lived in balbriggan for 19 years, loved it there, i met the love of my life there john conway. now living in wexford..hi 2 all my family xxxx guest book entry from 16.11.2006 at 22:41:01 E-mail: sandjshaw@eircom.net Name: Ethna Andrews ----------------------------------------------- comment: Anyone with info on the morgan family of Balbriggan drop us a line at this email address. Thanks! :-) guest book entry from 16.11.2006 at 13:06:50 E-mail: hunnybabee2@yahoo.com Name: Sabrina O'Neill ----------------------------------------------- comment: Love the website, well done to all involved. Born & bred in the Brig and have fond memories of the Balbriggan Breakaway Festival. Wot ever happened to that? It used to make my summer. Duck derby on the stream, tug of war on the beach, pet show in tesco (quinsworth) car park, the parade, the M'Lady Erin and a few other things. Anyone know why it stopped? It can't have been to make way for the arts festival coz thats in october. Those were the days! Any way, just to say again, great sie & keep up the good work. guest book entry from 15.11.2006 at 22:36:05 E-mail: salomemmcveigh@yahoo.co.uk Name: Salome ----------------------------------------------- comment: Signing in from Newcastle upon Tyne in the UK. Found the site from my brother in law Paul Nixon. Love to see the photo section, look forward to every edition. Continue the great work! guest book entry from 15.11.2006 at 14:16:32 E-mail: koaleta@yahoo.es Name: Carolina Murciano ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi! everyone! I was living in balbriggan for many summers when I was 9 years old. I love that place!!! Thank you everyone!!! guest book entry from 14.11.2006 at 04:33:57 E-mail: knocknagin@aol.com Name: Jim McMahon ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hey Aine, Thinkin' of ya. Hello Balbriggan...wish I was there. guest book entry from 13.11.2006 at 16:21:09 E-mail: tiztaly@hotmail.com Name: Daisy ----------------------------------------------- comment: Have just been browsing through the website and I have found it very interesting. Living in Balbriggan 2 years now with young family. I am originally from Dublin 3 and thought move out would be daunting but I honestly really like living here. I do agree that there is nothing for our young children to do - where are the playgrounds?Keep up the good work highlighting what an historical and lovely town Balbriggan is... guest book entry from 11.11.2006 at 11:13:54 E-mail: shannonmarry@hotmail.com Name: Shannon ----------------------------------------------- comment: Well done once again great website!It would be great to see photo's of the Breakaway festival's throughout the year when Balbriggan had a real community spirit about pity all that has gone .... Also someone said that Balbriggan was Co Meath??? No disrespect to all the Meath people but we are all true Dubs !!!!!! guest book entry from 10.11.2006 at 18:46:32 E-mail: Joeylfc@hotmail.com Name: Joey ----------------------------------------------- comment: Balbriggan is the best town ever, you dont appreciate it until your gone, Iam living in Memphis on a football scholarship but Memphis is nothing compared to Balbriggan guest book entry from 10.11.2006 at 16:44:22 E-mail: rachie@hotmail.com Name: Rachel Marry ----------------------------------------------- comment: hey i love this site because i can interact with oter fellow balbriggan residents up balbriggan!!!xxxx guest book entry from 09.11.2006 at 14:59:45 E-mail: joannemcdonagh2002@yahoo.co.uk Name: Joanne Mc Donagh ----------------------------------------------- comment: HELP FIND AN OLD FRIEND!! Hi im lookin to find an old friend of my mams Bridget Guildea she lost contact with Marian Uzell if anyone can help please email me. guest book entry from 08.11.2006 at 23:42:58 E-mail: niamhocarroll_7@hotmail.com Name: Niamh Barlow ----------------------------------------------- comment: Just experienced the slide show and it makes me very proud to be from Balbriggan, we are very lucky to have people who put so much time and hard work into the website, congratulations and thank you guest book entry from 08.11.2006 at 17:51:20 E-mail: christopherjon@btinternet.com Name: chris ----------------------------------------------- comment: i live in bradford(england)and i used to cum over in the mid 90 had some good time there.i used to stay on bath rd.i would like to get intouch with a few people that live in baldbriggan.if there still live there guest book entry from 08.11.2006 at 10:38:42 E-mail: quazzi@bigpond.com Name: DEREK PURCELL ----------------------------------------------- comment: My Condolenlence to family & friends of David richarson, A good bloke & a good Balbriggan Bloke, All the NAZ. guest book entry from 06.11.2006 at 00:35:36 E-mail: Patrickkenney@cox.net Name: Christine Canty Kenney ----------------------------------------------- comment: My grandfather, James Alexander Canty was from Balbriggan. My yougest daughter has a report due on the origin of our famiy. I have some photos but was looking for more. Christine Canty-Kenney (I married a fine Irish Lad) guest book entry from 04.11.2006 at 21:55:08 E-mail: gedwards2003@hotmail.com Name: helen ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hey Marg and Rodg in Wales, Have a great holiday....... Great site loved the pictures and all the funny comments...... guest book entry from 03.11.2006 at 15:19:03 E-mail: mpkilcline@hotmail.com Name: Martin Kilcline ----------------------------------------------- comment: Walk by the the medical centre most days so loved the old photo you have posted.Cheers guest book entry from 03.11.2006 at 05:29:15 E-mail: fordie711@yahoo.com Name: paul ford ----------------------------------------------- comment: howaya to all that knows me in the brigg..myself and the jules have finally arrived in sydney..all is good on this side of the world,keep up the good work to all at balbriggan.net..as for those planks who are sending the bogus mails,i know who they are and wouldnt expect anything less from them.slainte fordie&julie..lesleyann get in touch let me know if your still here .. guest book entry from 02.11.2006 at 13:50:20 E-mail: michael.blount@yahoo.com Name: ml, blount ----------------------------------------------- comment: lots of old n new karate photos on our site.balbriggan n skerries karate club...skerries karate club celebrating 25 years . balbriggan 25 in 2007.....can u add to links.with thanks mick..site is www.skerries karate club .com guest book entry from 01.11.2006 at 19:26:34 E-mail: shelmish@yahoo.co.uk Name: Michelle ----------------------------------------------- comment: Was born and bred in Balriggan! It's lovely to see that ye have taken such time to create a wonderful trip down memory lane with all the fantastic pictures. Please keep up the good work...... Hi to my beautiful daughter Ciara and love of my life Stephen. xox guest book entry from 01.11.2006 at 15:11:44 E-mail: eirfleet@yahoo.co.uk Name: Michael Cullen ----------------------------------------------- comment: Great site wonderful memories keep coming back when I see old Photo's guest book entry from 30.10.2006 at 22:18:17 E-mail: marian.colins@hotmail.com Name: mariancollins ----------------------------------------------- comment: brilliant site well done to all involved .have just spent hours going through the site and found it very informative. Again well done. guest book entry from 30.10.2006 at 19:31:05 E-mail: MaryGene53us@hotmail.com Name: Mary Louise Dwyer ----------------------------------------------- comment: Wonderful photos, and website. My Great Great Grandmother was Mary Hope. She was born at Clonard Station, Balbriggan, County Meath, Ireland. Her parents were Michael Hope and Missella Brogan. Mary Hope had married Thomas Coyle, son of Michael and Catharina Fitzpatrick and Thomas was born in Dublin, Ireland on Jan. 14, 1853. Would you be able to direct me to where I could find out family information on the Hope and Brogan families? Thank you for this wonderful website. Just seeing the pictures alone, lets me feel a closeness to my ancestors. Sincerely, Mary Louise Dwyer guest book entry from 25.10.2006 at 15:12:30 E-mail: christysuther@yahoo.co.uk Name: Chris ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi to all in Balbriggan. Just want to say a big happy birthday to Gerry. Hope you had a great time. A quick hello to Grace see ya soo. guest book entry from 22.10.2006 at 15:29:19 E-mail: lon57tipp@yahoo.co.uk Name: kathleen lonergan ----------------------------------------------- comment: still enjoying the site got really exited when i saw the entry about meals on wheels i thouht i might of seen a picure of my aunt margaret \[Hagen from clonard\] who was invoved with the meals on wheels for years! love to all kathleen lonergan glasgow guest book entry from 18.10.2006 at 14:42:31 E-mail: audrey.campbell@boimail.com Name: audrey ----------------------------------------------- comment: Great photos, especially of the beach and harbour. Nice and clean and peaceful - they certainly bring back memories. But unfortunately the photos no longer paint the full picture. No images of the illegal traveller encampment on scenic Seabanks that has generated filth and hassle over the summer. Nothing to indicate that it's not always safe to walk on the beautiful front beach, after several vicious unprovoked attacks in the past months. I love living in Balbriggan, but some things are happening there now that I absolutely abhor, and the ordinary people seem to be powerless to improve matters. guest book entry from 17.10.2006 at 16:32:52 E-mail: dipzy1987@yahoo.ie Name: debbie whelan ----------------------------------------------- comment: hey there, its sad to see that people would sign the guest book as a joke. come on guys what a waste of everybody's time - the people who make this site and us genuine people who enjoy looking at this site. for example i read my way through the guestbook then to my horror i read some nasty stuff thats all a fake. this kind of carry on should be kept for other sites like the lastest craze BEBO. come on now people grow up!!!!!! Comment by B.net team---Well said Debbie, it would be terrible if we had to stop the Guest Book because of a few timewasters. Thanks. guest book entry from 17.10.2006 at 16:32:24 E-mail: paddyboy3000@hotmail.com Name: conor dewey ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi all in balbriggan. im living in rush but i go out every weekend to the home in balbriggan and love it.im oundering about the best pubs in balbriggan so if anyone has any suggestions please email me asap.i heard the scenery is absoultly amazing at night on the beach.please let me know abvout the pubs please guest book entry from 17.10.2006 at 02:19:14 E-mail: jhartigan01@hotmail.com Name: joe hartigan ----------------------------------------------- comment: great site lads say hi to jimmy dice is he still hanging around the budgies acting hard and stuff,keep her lit jimmy its me joe guest book entry from 16.10.2006 at 18:49:48 E-mail: vfiupdate@eircom.net Name: Meridian ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hey there. Just a quick post inviting anyone who is interested to check out the progress of up and coming local band Meridian. All members are from the Balbriggan area. The web address is www.myspace.com/meridianzone. Listen to the music and leave a comment if you have time. Cheers. All at Meridian guest book entry from 16.10.2006 at 13:55:39 E-mail: nanarooney@hotmail.com Name: Dave ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi Les, What's up in oz, what date are you coming home on, cause me gal and aidan were going to meet you at the airport with welcome home banners. Aidans currently making them up with some leftover material from burrows guest book entry from 16.10.2006 at 12:42:56 E-mail: SarahLogan@yahoo.com Name: Sarah ----------------------------------------------- comment: Is pete coldren still living in the town. Used to go to school with him years ago. would like to meet up. guest book entry from 16.10.2006 at 12:41:37 E-mail: TomasJameson@hotmail.com Name: Tom ----------------------------------------------- comment: As long as there's good movies shown in the new cinema it should be a success...So happy it's finally in the town... guest book entry from 16.10.2006 at 12:40:18 E-mail: LorraineWalsh@hotmail.com Name: Lorraine ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi, great web-site, used to love going out in Balbriggan now I just sit in and watch telly. Still it's a relaxing town to live in and the people are really friendly. guest book entry from 16.10.2006 at 12:39:02 E-mail: RobertRhodes@yahoo.com Name: Robert ----------------------------------------------- comment: Just a quick one, this website is great. I'm new to the town and it's great to live here near the beach. Hello to Susan my wife. guest book entry from 15.10.2006 at 14:31:08 E-mail: redqueen26@optonline.net Name: Janet Louise Killian ----------------------------------------------- comment: I know,Mr. Ross McMahon...and I can personnaly say that he is one of the nicest people I've met in the years I've been in The Bronx (I'm from the country, Shelter Island.... my Fiancee is from Ballylongford, Co. Kerry, but where I'm from is is very simlple, or was, before the "Yuppies", it's near the Hamptons...you need a ferry to get there and it it used to be nice,(a "cultchie", as you'd say) but have been in The Bronx For a few years and Ross is one of my favorite people!(Are you all as nice ?) Aine and I are in contact frequently; she is a treasure to anyone who knows her! Here's to the new Mc Mahon on the way!!! Yee-Haaw!!!! Aside from that, any of you gals are surely missing out on a great(as well as cute!) guy! Well, that's all from The Bronx to Balbriggan Peoples! Peace and Love, Janet Louise Faith .xoxo! guest book entry from 15.10.2006 at 13:49:26 E-mail: blue-eyes@gmail.com Name: enda o brien ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi Balbriggan, Enda here! Just thought I would drop in and say hello to all the lovely ladies of balbriggan. We really do have some of the prettiest women in fingal. Great site lads, keep up the good work. Bye for now ladies but just know this I AM WATCHING YOU guest
book entry from 13.10.2006 at 20:14:54 guest book entry from 13.10.2006 at 16:29:05 E-mail: gerard.guildea@bbc.co.uk Name: Gerry Guildea ----------------------------------------------- comment: Response to Biblet Crosby's comments. At last someone has stood up to be counted! I was so pleased you have voiced what for so many years people have been saying under their breaths. You are of course right, Balbriggan needs a community centre and more things for the youth to do rather than drinking their young lives away. I live in London and each time I come back to Balbriggan, I really dispair. Well done again and hopefully those commissionaires will sit up and listen rather than posing outside their new offices and the cinema! Best Regards Entry
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guest book entry from 12.10.2006 at 12:07:36 E-mail: rachel_delaney35@yahoo.com Name: Rachel Delaney ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi all... les i hope ur havin a brill time and ill c u soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx guest book entry from 12.10.2006 at 12:00:31 E-mail: RachelMarry123@hotmail.com Name: denise kiernan and rachel marry ----------------------------------------------- comment: barry u little weirdo...ud no dat u wrote dat comment!!! u fool..id never let dem 2 get married!!! Heya guys rach ere!!jus wanna say hi!!i love d brigg so much dat i neva wanna leave it!i luv dis site cos i can read wat every1 says!u no cos im so nosy nd all! love u all Denise nd Rach!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx guest book entry from 11.10.2006 at 17:12:26 E-mail: Bibbs@yahoo.com Name: Biblet Crosby ----------------------------------------------- comment: It's refreshing to view such a well thought out web-site such as this - at last there's a recording of the town's historical values, memories with an ever glancing eye towards the future. My grumble would be with the lack of facilities, what have our youth to look forward to - concrete estates, congested streets. It's time for the focus of our town commissionaires and governing bodies to look forward and stop the continuous building and ensure that sporting facilities are improved - not one track and field in the town, no sporting centre of any great standard - sure there's the cinema now - great but what about the lack of active culture that runs so evidently down the drains of our Balbriggan sewers - under age drinking is a direct result - Those with any ounce of political sway towards the development of the town should be ashamed of themselves - it's a disgrace that the unity of each community has been strangled and for what, to line the wealthiest pockets with more fool's gold.... guest book entry from 10.10.2006 at 17:36:42 E-mail: aarononeill19@eircom.net Name: aaron o'neill ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi it is great 2 be in balbriggan i have lived here all my life just found ur website just saying hi guest book entry from 10.10.2006 at 16:37:49 E-mail: fordie711@yahoo.com Name: paul ford ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi 2 all in the brigg.having a great time in thailand,hi to janette geraghty(reid),thanx for the mention..i will be meeting up with lesleyann in a couple of weeks.keep up the good work to all at bal.net..slainte fordie.. Entry removed guest book entry from 09.10.2006 at 05:42:37 E-mail: tonigeo@hotmail.com Name: toni ----------------------------------------------- comment: i just love Ballbriggin. Wish there was a swimming pool, that would be great and a bowling alley. I moved from clondalkin to balbriggin last year with my 4 children. Really good web sight guest book entry from 08.10.2006 at 16:42:28 E-mail: dec1980@freeshell.org Name: Declan Gallagher ----------------------------------------------- comment: If anyone has a historic knowledge of balbrigan it would be most useful, since i'm making a short documentary about the town including the burning of blbriggan to moderen day and the towns ecomomic situation. Many thanks, Declan Gallagher. guest book entry from 06.10.2006 at 18:30:56 E-mail: mary.mccann1@mailf.hse.ie Name: Mary McCann ----------------------------------------------- comment: While I welcome the initiative of this website and it is quite newsy which is good, I would say it needs further development of perhaps events and classes or courses in Balbriggan. I only moved to Balbrigan in March of this year and it would have been very useful to be able to obtain this information on a single site. guest book entry from 05.10.2006 at 16:31:50 E-mail: jakeryan102@windows.com Name: Jake ryan....!!!!!!!! ----------------------------------------------- comment: alri wats d crack...???d town is lookin good...!!!shout out to all my pple Laura, ireane, vicki guest book entry from 05.10.2006 at 16:02:45 E-mail: jakeryan102@windows.com Name: jake ryan...!!!! ----------------------------------------------- comment: alri pple wats d crack...???are town is lookin good...!!!cant wait till d cinima opens...!!!!shout out te all my pple laura kenny, Dawn , Ireane, Vicki and rachel....!!!! guest book entry from 05.10.2006 at 13:25:07 E-mail: nanarooney@hotmail.com Name: Carol ----------------------------------------------- comment: Gal I wish I bought you more than a mug from my work holiday to the states,after all work paid for everything which gave me more money to spend. American boys are hot, and I am from pinewood did you hear that anne. guest book entry from 04.10.2006 at 16:01:06 E-mail: knocknagin@aol.com Name: Jim ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi All, We are here in NYC missing Balbriggan, Gormanston and the surrounding hinterland. We will get back to visit one of these days as work allows (maybe in 2010). My 20th anniversary here in NY passed this year without much celebration, I suppose I would need to be there to really have some fun!! Hope to see you all soon. :) guest book entry from 04.10.2006 at 13:49:25 E-mail: glegg28@tadaust.org.au Name: godfrey legg ----------------------------------------------- comment: hello balbriggan from wodonga vic australia.i believe that my great grandparents,edward valentine legg and cathrine johynson (williams) were married there possibly in the 1830,s. is there anyone there with knowledge of these people. big ask i guess best wishes to you all guest book entry from 04.10.2006 at 00:39:20 E-mail: nodthegod_1@hotmail.com Name: mr simon nolan ----------------------------------------------- comment: my father was born there in 1912 william nolan son of mary jane nolan came to england about 1921 also joe nolan bother of william killed d day.any one can contact me on 07919884023 if you can tell me more. guest book entry from 03.10.2006 at 16:48:15 E-mail: shawn,gooner@yhoo.co.uk Name: shawn bracebridge ----------------------------------------------- comment: balbiggan is a dump always construction going on and there isnt even a skatepark for the local skaters like me and my friends!!!!!!!!!!!!!!balbriggan sucks guest book entry from 01.10.2006 at 19:27:36 E-mail: paul@paul-jones.biz Name: Paul Jones ----------------------------------------------- comment: Thought the 1970 (or earlier) picture of Loreto Convent was a blast, Jane Anne looks exactly the same as she did in college! Nice one..Regards, paul guest book entry from 01.10.2006 at 18:31:45 E-mail: JanetteGeraghty@gmail.com Name: Janette Geraghty (Reid) ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi 1st time checking the site out, deadly site by the way... When i noticed my little sis Les had left a message on the site from Austraila. It was great to see the message and as per usual had me crying. Love and miss you loads can't wait to see you xxx. Hey Fordie saw your message too, Hi from the Geraghty Family. guest book entry from 27.09.2006 at 12:22:03 E-mail: colm.hutchinson@student.dit.ie Name: colm hutchinson ----------------------------------------------- comment: looking for something different to do midweek? Pocket ROckets Poker at De Brun,, monday nights, €20 buy in game-- starting Thursday 5th october- €75 entry with one rebuy OR top up. limited to 30 players,,, 8.30pm, big prizes guarenteed guest book entry from 27.09.2006 at 04:48:53 E-mail: mjmjammer@yahoo.com Name: Mike Mallon ----------------------------------------------- comment: I spent some weeks in Balbriggan this Summer and enjoyed the hospitality of Anthony McMahon and met many of his wonderful friends. The Square looks great and So does Ollie's Son who adorns the entrance in the first photo. I can't wait to go back and join in the singing at the local nite spots. guest book entry from 26.09.2006 at 17:46:22 E-mail: ALBIE@classicrock.com Name: ALBERT HEENEY ----------------------------------------------- comment: My fathers family is from Balbriggan I am told that they help buildsome of the original town guest book entry from 25.09.2006 at 15:29:30 E-mail: KarlRogers@hotmail.com Name: karl Rogers ----------------------------------------------- comment: They call me chef, I can cook a mean dish in two minutes. I love creme brulee, it's boring but it's part of my life. If Balbriggan was a cake I would put a little cream on it and eat it. I would love to see the streets painted gold some day. This web-site is a great idea - I wish I thought of it, bite me! Karl "Sketch" Rogers guest book entry from 25.09.2006 at 11:38:58 E-mail: kevintuite@aib.ie Name: paul marry ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi guys, Im back and feeling bold, some notty guy robbed britney.im devestated,remember my pet hamster well im gonig to whish them bad luck now. i cried all week . please return, all i have now to cuddle at night is my teddy rupert i have since im 5,sad pauly. i am near my completion of joining the balbriggan. net team , i sent in pictures to the dircector and keep calling to his house but he told me if i dont go away ill be in big trouble and i cant get in trouble or my Mammy will stop my 2 euro pocket money. so if the baddies can return britney to me and ruppy my bear i will be very happy. thanks what a site. ps i hate pingu the program guest book entry from 25.09.2006 at 11:04:16 E-mail: DMalone@hertz.com Name: David Malone ----------------------------------------------- comment: This site is a great way to keep in touch. I'm now a full time dancer and you can catch me on the link below with my mate who used to present Supermarket Sweep. I love Balbriggan and I feel like a super hero when I come out of Deli Burger with a Kebab. http://www.dancesisterdance.com/myvid/index.php?v=37fb1b9038d67 guest book entry from 23.09.2006 at 00:24:42 E-mail: lizegerton@blueyonder.co.uk Name: Liz Egerton ----------------------------------------------- comment: Have just viewed your "night photos of Balbriggan" How lovely, and the music is beautiful. The site is so full of interesting pieces so "Well Done" again! guest book entry from 22.09.2006 at 14:52:31 E-mail: stephen.delaney@mailm.hse.ie Name: Stephen Delaney ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi All, Balbriggan for me is the best place, close to the beach and all amenities. Having said that the amount of crazy coloured houses going up now-a-days is enough to make me question my life. My Jazz class is opening again this year and if any one wants to get involved look out for the flyers. It was a great success last year. guest book entry from 22.09.2006 at 14:43:01 E-mail: MohamadMohamad@hotmail.com Name: Mohamad Mohamad ----------------------------------------------- comment: Me like the town, it is great. New friend Kevin Tuite tells me to call round for games and ice-cream. Me have so much fun with the man they call the king of rock - Tuitey Fruity guest book entry from 22.09.2006 at 13:03:01 E-mail: dipsyweelo@yahoo.ie Name: deborah weldon nee whelan ----------------------------------------------- comment: hey, congrats to baz doyle for gettin onto winning streak. hope you do well. love the pictures of the town at night they look well. i want to say a big hello to my husband barry weldon our anniversary is coming up soon 2/october keep the pictures flowing.xxx guest book entry from 21.09.2006 at 19:16:14 E-mail: paddy00@arcor.de Name: john hegarty ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi from john hegarty of clonard st now living in paderborn germany. great website, nice to see some old faces and the big changes to the town. a big hello to my family. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK. guest book entry from 19.09.2006 at 20:47:50 E-mail: trainaj@iol.ie Name: Anne ----------------------------------------------- comment: Well Roley, you finally signed the guestbook all the way from the big apple. Glad to hear you are planning a return visit to your homeland in the near future. I will believe it when I see it. Missing you and hope that your visit actually happens this time ;) Balbriggans loss is New Yorks gain. Love you bro, Anne P. xxx guest book entry from 17.09.2006 at 20:14:33 E-mail: dpocarroll@hotmail.com Name: denis o carroll ----------------------------------------------- comment: fantastic site martin well done 2 u and all the team keep the hard work goin,great pictures of the scads in the young days. ----------------------------------------------- guest book entry from 17.09.2006 at 07:29:14 E-mail: lesleyanne.reid@gmail.com Name: Lesley-Anne Reid ----------------------------------------------- comment: I was so surprised to see so many people i know have signed this guest book. Hello to you all :o) I left Balbriggan on the 8th of Dec 2005 to travel Austalia for a year.. Im in Perth at the mo and it is great to be able to look at the home town on the net.. Really good site - well done to all involved! Good to see the square is finished!! And the Church.. Both look very well.. Hope to be home b4 santa!! Look forward to seeing all my friends and family.. Les xxx guest book entry from 16.09.2006 at 17:11:40 E-mail: www.Katz4eva2006@hotmail.com Name: Kate O'Neill ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi to all da brig heads! Its da place ta b 4 evryting. The new cienma looks great! kate o neill x x x x x x x guest book entry from 16.09.2006 at 16:38:14 E-mail: anniemac529@hotmail.com Name: Ann McAllister ----------------------------------------------- comment: I'm from Chicago and I found out about the website from my dear friends in Balbriggan, Patricia McCauley and Derek Doherty. I visited about 6 years ago and thought that Balbriggan was charming and the people very friendly. I can't wait to come back! guest book entry from 14.09.2006 at 15:56:56 E-mail: sarahbm@eircom.net Name: Brendan "Loves Sarah" O'Brien ----------------------------------------------- comment: I Just wanted to Inform the people of Balbriggan That I Brendan Albie Desmond "B.o.B" O'Brien, Love A one Sarah Bonass-Madden, She Is My Princess. That Is All, BoB Out guest book entry from 13.09.2006 at 17:34:54 E-mail: christysuther@yahoo.co.uk Name: Chris ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi all, How lovely the square looks in your photo's Tony I see I will have somewhere to eat my chips next time I am over. I was speaking to Grace and she promised to introduce me next time I'm there. I check the site every week it really is great. Best of luck, Chris guest book entry from 12.09.2006 at 14:49:12 E-mail: fiona.delahoyde@dfa.ie Name: Fiona Delahoyde ----------------------------------------------- comment: Well done everyone!!!!! What a great website!!! keep up the good work!!! guest book entry from 11.09.2006 at 23:08:52 E-mail: tuta@ono.com Name: turia ----------------------------------------------- comment: The summers i was there were the best. thanks a lot balbriggan guest book entry from 11.09.2006 at 12:05:54 E-mail: john@johnnolan.wanadoo.co.uk Name: Vincent Nolan ----------------------------------------------- comment: Excellent site. My Dad was a Garda and stationed there and at Rush when we were little lads - We will be visiting on 25 - 26 Sept - My two brothers - Gabriel and Noel now all of us over seventy and visiting togeater for first time in 60 YEARS - Wonder if anyone remembers Garda Michael Nolan during 1940s ? Anyway great site look forward to seeing all soon - Vince guest book entry from 08.09.2006 at 19:47:21 E-mail: liverpool62003@yahoo.com Name: Ross Mcmahon ----------------------------------------------- comment: Wat up to everybody in Balbriggan,Balscaddan,Gormanston but mostly Knocknagin road .I'm still in New York but to all the girls i will be home soon on holiday prob summer 2007 guest book entry from 08.09.2006 at 08:10:16 E-mail: patriciabradburn@aol.com Name: Patricia ----------------------------------------------- comment: Can anyone give me any information about a convent called Hollymount in Bury, Lancashire please? I am trying to get this information for a friend whose mother was there during the 1930's and 40's. Any little scrap will do. He needs to obtain records and, hopefully, any photos taken whilst his Mum was there. Any ideas guys? Kind regards Patricia guest book entry from 07.09.2006 at 13:53:52 E-mail: ktuite@yahoo.com Name: paul Marry ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi to all my friends in the wiggan<I mean briggan,Ha ha, wat a site , i love it , I spend over an hour every night when i get in from work to look at the latest news. maybe someday I can become part of the team who develops this site , id love that, just like i love my pet hamsters, britney(1) and spears(3months,so cute) i called them ,beautiful pets. i will submit photos of them soon,keep up the excellent work,regards Paul(Y) guest book entry from 05.09.2006 at 16:38:59 E-mail: veroncath@hotmail.com Name: veronica kenny ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi paul hope you get a chance to read this . and hope all is well with you in perth . it wont be long now till your comeing home -cant wait- have to get the party hats out . miss you loads peter and wendy say hi and sinead of course . see you soon . lots of love . from your ma guest book entry from 02.09.2006 at 21:59:49 E-mail: ted@gmail.com Name: ted walsh ----------------------------------------------- comment: just to let the folks of balbriggan know that i have named a horse after one of ur famous sons. hopefully this horse will be a good 2m hurdler and will do his name sake well.i named cause i met this local hero in a chipper years ago and he was great fun, the horse is called dancingdarrendaly keep an eye out for it guest book entry from 01.09.2006 at 22:18:12 E-mail: e_oneill06@hotmail.co.uk Name: ellen o'neill ----------------------------------------------- comment: HI ALL LOVE THE WEBSITE,MY GRANDFATHER USED TO LIVE ON THE SKERRIES ROAD,I MISS THE PLACE SO MUCH!,LAST TIME I WAS THERE WAS FOR MY GRANDFATHER KEVIN BYRNES FUNERAL,HE WAS A BRILLIANT WRITER,MAYBE SOME OF YOU REMEMBER HIM!LOOKING ON HERE JUST MAKES ME WANT TO FLY OVER TOMORROW!HOPEFULLY ILL MAKE IT OVER SOON,TO THE BEST PLACE IN IRELAND! BYE FOR NOW guest book entry from 01.09.2006 at 16:53:38 E-mail: linda@corribdata.ie Name: Linda McNally/Watters ----------------------------------------------- comment: Congratulations to Tom Watters, he was one of a team of six swimmers to complete the Round Ireland Swim Expediton....the team arrived back to Carrickfinn beach in Donegal on friday 24th Aug after 8 weeks circumnavigating the country by swimming it! Well they made it back in one piece and achieved a world record...all Toms family in Gormanston and his in-laws, the McNallys, in Balbriggan are proud as punch of him, especially me his wifey....check out the pictures on www.roundirelandswim.ie guest book entry from 31.08.2006 at 16:01:01 E-mail: whelankaylee@yahoo.ie Name: KAYLEE whelan ----------------------------------------------- comment: hey guys, im loving the websit.especially the pics of the harbour,i walk down past there many of nights to chill and to think of the good times i had there. bye for now.......... guest book entry from 31.08.2006 at 15:54:02 E-mail: emailjean@hotmail.com Name: jean mc greevy ----------------------------------------------- comment: wasssup my home friends, summer is over i am so disappointed that summer is over there just wasnt enough time to get too meet everybody. i hope to see yous all soon.by the way i love the pictures of the Elmores on your site. guest book entry from 30.08.2006 at 14:56:29 E-mail: ourbetty@hotmail.com Name: Betty Downes Hamilton ----------------------------------------------- comment: I love looking at the pictures and reading the news from Balbriggan here in Melbourne Australia. The site is great well done I'm sure it's a lot of work but fun to all the people involved in the site. Family members told us about the site. Thank you Betty guest book entry from 30.08.2006 at 02:37:02 E-mail: karenclare@iolfree.ie Name: doc ----------------------------------------------- comment: Enjoyed the site nice to read comments and remember people who now live so far away. guest book entry from 29.08.2006 at 14:51:38 E-mail: adavlad@post.sk Name: Vladimir Adamca ----------------------------------------------- comment: I am very pleased that I am living in the Balbriggan. I come from Slovak Republic. guest book entry from 25.08.2006 at 05:35:03 E-mail: damien_roy@workcover.vic.gov.au Name: Damien Roy ----------------------------------------------- comment: Good to see my Uncle Tommy Roy has stuck his head in a couple of photo's. Cheers Damien Roy Australia guest book entry from 25.08.2006 at 01:48:45 E-mail: babyblue2271@hotmail.com Name: rebecca bicknell nee whelan ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi to everyone in balgriggan im from the west midlands i've never been to irland but i have family how live and have lived in balbriggan my nan and the best nan in the world came from there her name is mary whelan nee hamilton im am her oldest grandaughter and would like to learn abit more about were my nan came from and were she has gone back to to be layed to rest if there is anyone who new her or of any other family i would be very greatful if you could e.mail me thank and god bless xxxxxxxxxx guest book entry from 22.08.2006 at 22:56:12 E-mail: kate.fairley@claremontmckenna.edu Name: Caith McEnaney-Fairley ----------------------------------------------- comment: Eileen, delighted to see your birthday photo and how well you look. Many Happy returns on your birthday from sunny California. All is well here. Regards, Caith and George guest book entry from 22.08.2006 at 12:18:54 E-mail: marygorman@02.NET Name: josephine thompson nee gorman ----------------------------------------------- comment: just a note from someone born and breed in balbriggan.i think its great the web page to look back at our history and were we came from and were we might end up.well done and keep up the great work. i have let all my friends living away about the page know they can keep in touch with home. guest book entry from 22.08.2006 at 03:55:03 E-mail: kayhok@aol.com Name: Kay ----------------------------------------------- comment: I am first generation Irish, Mom and Dad from Co. Mayo. A Slovakian caregiver for both of them (as they were in their 90's in the USA) is now caring for someone in Balbriggan! I wanted to see where she is residing. We convinced her she would love Ireland! guest book entry from 22.08.2006 at 02:29:50 E-mail: teresa5@activemail.co.uk Name: teresa ----------------------------------------------- comment: found this site on google cos im nosy & i wanted to see where in Ireland my man was working although my family are in other parts of the country i still like to learn about other areas & the history of the towns being of Irish descent myself but living in the uk. i visited Balbriggan this summer, quick trip work allowing to see my man, 1st time never been there before but its always going to hold special memories for me now! on the 28th july 2006 my man (the most thoughtful but unromantic guy i know), went down on 1 knee & proposed at the harbour, oh incase Your wondering of course i said yes, i always knew he was the 1! lol lovely place, made some great memories & i hope to be back before the year is out! most informative site i found on the net too, perhaps You could show some more pics of the area though?, that would be nice guest book entry from 21.08.2006 at 13:11:15 E-mail: Rileytirdfloor@AOL.com Name: Marion Riley ----------------------------------------------- comment: I was looking at your site re short story competition - it's really colourful and interesting. I'm a member of the Manchester Irish Writers Group, originally from Limerick City. I will be browsing Balbriggan frequently from now on. guest book entry from 20.08.2006 at 20:38:47 E-mail: teveritt@eircom.net Name: Tony Everitt ----------------------------------------------- comment: Thank you Martin,I'm sorry I missed you today.Viewed the dv and I am delighted with the contents.Best regards to all at balbriggan.net guest book entry from 19.08.2006 at 20:49:31 E-mail: powliet@tiscali.co.uk Name: Tracey Powell ----------------------------------------------- comment: Typed in Balbriggan and found you. Lovely to see images of a place where my family are from. My nan Shelia Tiernan(nee Wylie) was from the town and it brings back lovely memories. Thank you guest book entry from 18.08.2006 at 11:10:29 E-mail: christysuther@yahoo.co.uk Name: Chris ----------------------------------------------- comment: I paid a visit to lovely Balbriggan at the begining of the month. God! wgat changes seen the lovely Grace had a great time it was nice to see some of the places I visited a long time ago. Can't sau that I like the square where do you eat your chips after the pub. Grace and I used to go to the pop in chippy and sit on the steps of the town hall lot's of people used to stop and chat. Pity that's gone it was a great gathering point after the good auld Milestone. I hope to visit again before xmas so hopefully the square will be finished then and the pop in open Grace said it was to re open. I have always said that Balbriggan people are great my trip just reconfirmed that they are great guest book entry from 18.08.2006 at 00:26:28 E-mail: paul4339@hotmail.co.uk Name: paul anderson ----------------------------------------------- comment: Really good site always having a look to see whats going on.Keep up the good work . guest book entry from 17.08.2006 at 14:40:41 E-mail: fordie711@yahoo.com Name: paul ford ----------------------------------------------- comment: howayaz.. what a brilliant website,well done to all involved.im setting off to australia on monday with my girlfriend for a year,so this site will come in very handy..fordie. guest book entry from 17.08.2006 at 01:06:38 E-mail: babyblue2271@hotmail.com Name: rebecca bicknell nee whelan ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi all i am the oldest gradaughter of mary whelan nee hamilton my auntie lisa jones nee whelan gave me this web address to look at as i have never been to balbriggan before and i must say it looks a very loverly place i can see why my nan loved it so much love and best wishes to al xxx guest book entry from 12.08.2006 at 21:26:12 E-mail: a.requeni@ono.com Name: Ana Requeni ----------------------------------------------- comment: I've been several times in Balbriggan, last time was 8 years ago. best regards all friends specially the Browns my irish familly an Patricia Gallen. guest book entry from 10.08.2006 at 14:53:25 E-mail: moov@e-wire.net.au Name: Muriel Vaughan ----------------------------------------------- comment: We had 12 wonderful days in Balbriggan with family and have brought back some lovely memories. The weather was gorgeous and we came home to a cold and wet Perth - a turn for the books! Thanks to all who made this a very special visit. We won't leave it another 16 years to visit again! Thanks also to Tony Healy and the gang for his lovely pics of some of the Kelly gang, you're a great team. Dad is thoroughly enjoying cyber-reminiscing with his home town. Muriel and Gary Vaughan guest book entry from 10.08.2006 at 13:01:49 E-mail: DOLORS@GESTORIAFONTESTAD.COM Name: MARIA FONTESTAD ----------------------------------------------- comment: I AM FROM SPAIN. I DISCOVERED THIS SITE BECAUSE I STUDIED ENGLISH IN BALBRIGGAN. I STAYED WITH AN IRISH FAMILY ( THE MC KENNA)IN FANCOURT STREET AND I HAVE A LOT OF GOOD MEMORIES OF THE CITY AND THE PEOPLE THERE. guest book entry from 07.08.2006 at 19:10:23 E-mail: www.rooney@501.com Name: keith rooney ----------------------------------------------- comment: keep up the good work great to see the town looking so well my father would have loved to see the square finished. guest book entry from 07.08.2006 at 18:34:36 E-mail: jayne.godwin@aerarann.com Name: marie mcintyre ----------------------------------------------- comment: born and raised in 8 derham park balbriggan. guest book entry from 07.08.2006 at 12:45:28 E-mail: bobc@alliedaccess.com.au Name: Bob Collins ----------------------------------------------- comment: Visited Balbriggan in July 2006 to find house built by my Great Grandfather, Percival, in 1877 down by the harbour . I live in Newcastle Australia. Thanks for the memories. guest book entry from 04.08.2006 at 14:44:37 E-mail: eire_celticwarrior@yahoo.co.uk Name: richie kane ----------------------------------------------- comment: any1 who remembers me and my kamily , the kanes of fancourt heights plz email, we lived in bb for many years and moved to england in 1989, me my sis patricia, my bruv billy and mum and dad jeanette and billy!bb will always b my home!!had the best days of my life there!!and the best friends 2 guest book entry from 02.08.2006 at 23:27:26 E-mail: kevinjoeford@yahoo.ie Name: kevin ford ----------------------------------------------- comment: i was sad to hear of the death of archie mcguilvary my sympathy goes out to his friends and family.balbriggan has lost one great character rest in peace old pal.kev guest book entry from 02.08.2006 at 17:04:44 E-mail: chrissuther@yahoo.co.uk Name: Chris ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi just to let you know I am going to be in Balbriggan on the 04/08/06. At last I hope I am going to meet thgirl that stole my heart 17 years ago. Once again I would like to thank you all for your help maybe get a chance to meet Gerry or Tony while I am there. Can't wait to see the Milestone you neverknow Grace may even give me a dance. Thank you all Regards, Chris guest book entry from 01.08.2006 at 18:18:03 E-mail: pmkelly200@aol.com Name: Peter Kelly ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hello to Martin from all your cousins in Dungiven, Denis especially sends his regards. Hope to see to soon. Great website, loved the photos. guest book entry from 01.08.2006 at 17:03:23 E-mail: trishdoyle007@hotmail.com Name: Patricia Doyle ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi i come from lusk village.I left when i was about 13 years old.I have been back home quiet a lot. It was nice to see some of the old photos on your site. But please could you put some of lusk on for us thank you. All the best from patricia. guest book entry from 01.08.2006 at 00:15:37 E-mail: eier_celticwarrior@yahoo.co.uk Name: richie kane ----------------------------------------------- comment: wow fantastic website, brings tears 2 my eyes, home truly is were the heart is, any1 know were abouts of michael fox, pat patterson,pat campbell, alan mullen,michael brown, robert ellif and any of the fancourt heights gang plz email me 10/10 website xxx guest book entry from 29.07.2006 at 12:30:01 E-mail: briancarey@balbriggan.net Name: ronan carey ----------------------------------------------- comment: #happy birthday to you,happy birthday to you# happy birthday dear tony HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!#once again im so sorry about forgetting your birthday. i swear to mae up for it next year tony guest book entry from 25.07.2006 at 19:38:05 E-mail: bill@nospam.com Name: Bill T ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi, I would like to praise you for your wonderful website and for all the great work you are doing putting Balbriggan on the map! However, in my opinion, I'd like to say that there is no need for all the flashing adverts. They are very distracting and take away from the website making it look very superficial. All the best, BT. guest
book entry from 25.07.2006 at 12:25:08 guest book entry from 25.07.2006 at 12:14:41 E-mail: dipsy1987@yahoo.ie Name: debbie whelan ----------------------------------------------- comment: hello to all my friends back in balbriggan. i am now living in glasgow with my boyfriend barry weldon. i hope to return home soon enough but for the mean time i love looking at this website because it brings back some memories. if you want to contact me feel free. guest
book entry from 25.07.2006 at 05:24:22 guest book entry from 25.07.2006 at 05:43:15 E-mail: Fionnola@sbcglobal.net Name: Fionnola ----------------------------------------------- comment: Providing regular updated news & information is essential to building and sustaining a quality community for citizens. Therefore, I extend my compliments, from San Francisco, California, USA to those who've established and sustain Balbriggan.net. Your website is an important catalyst to the Balbriggan community as it's information people can use. Keep up the good work! guest book entry from 22.07.2006 at 19:01:14 E-mail: m.smyth22@hotmail.co.uk Name: Marie Smyth ----------------------------------------------- comment: I came accross the site by chance just typed in Balbriggan and it came up, it is a great site for people to find someone from the past. guest book entry from 21.07.2006 at 22:58:09 E-mail: joanne_macbroom@hotmail.com Name: carmel roberts(nee fanning) ----------------------------------------------- comment: visited balbriggan recently had a great time, loved having a trip down memory lane. Thanks again to martin,kathleen and all the family, slainte! xx guest book entry from 21.07.2006 at 22:19:10 E-mail: trainaj@iol.ie Name: Anne Trainer ----------------------------------------------- comment: Great website. Enjoyed catching up on what people are up to. I'm from Balbriggan myself, married a balbriggan man and we have 2.5 kids!!! Best wishes for continued successes with the website ;) guest book entry from 20.07.2006 at 22:54:56 E-mail: lizegerton@blueyonder.co.uk Name: Liz ----------------------------------------------- comment: Just another try to see if anyone is a long lost relation! My nan,Alice Culkin nee Bishop was born in beautiful Balbriggan and lived with her family there until both parents died at an early age.Her older sister Mary brought her over to Liverpool but we're not sure about other family members. Alice was born around 1890 and died 1987. Her mothers maiden name was Brady. I have visited Balbriggan twice and adore the place and constantly check the site to keep up to date. Well done to all for such a brilliant site! guest book entry from 20.07.2006 at 21:34:59 E-mail: brandon1974edwards@hotmail.com Name: Brandon Edwards ----------------------------------------------- comment: In this weather dont you just miss heading off down the back strand at full tide and leppin in to the cold Irish sea from the pier. Swimming up to the beach, running back on to the pier and doing it all again. If the pier was still there I think the back strand would get a lot more "business" and would look a lot better. guest book entry from 17.07.2006 at 14:25:31 E-mail: christysuther@yahoo.co.uk Name: Chris ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi all, Would just like to say thank you to Gerry and Tony. Grace has contacted me and Gerry you were right hope to visit Balbriggan again next month maybe the good old Milestone. Once again thank you guest book entry from 17.07.2006 at 04:31:35 E-mail: youngmaher@aol.com Name: stacie young-maher ----------------------------------------------- comment: thanks for all the cool info love the site!!!! stacie- colorado springs, colorado, usa ----------------------------------------------- guest book entry from 16.07.2006 at 00:18:07 E-mail: m.smyth22@hotmail.co.uk Name: kathleen smyth nee madden ----------------------------------------------- comment: My sister lives in craoibhin park in balbriggan her name is vera reid her husband is michael reid.my daughter marie came across this site by accident and how fantastic it is.i now live in birmingham england was born in loughmain naul and orignated from turvey avenue, i was born in 1933 if anyone knows me then would love to hear from them. guest book entry from 15.07.2006 at 12:22:17 E-mail: ficar@eircom.net Name: Fiona and Kieran ----------------------------------------------- comment: GREETINGS FROM FIONA AND KIERAN ON HOLIDAYS IN ALCUDIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ----------------------------------------------- guest book entry from 14.07.2006 at 15:18:19 E-mail: christysuther@yahoo.co.uk Name: Chris ----------------------------------------------- comment: Think your site is great have been on a few times taken until now to build up the courage to leave a comment.I once went out with a lovely girl from Balbriggan. She was so nice to me I am originally from Galway living in London now and met her in a pub called the Milestone {great place} Her name was Grace and she lived in a place called Derhamn Park.Bet she's married now nice girl like that she would of been picked up quick I was to slow. I never married Grace stole my heart. If anyone knows who I am talking about I would love to hear from her just to catch up see how she is. guest book entry from 12.07.2006 at 19:33:23 E-mail: openhart@planet.nl Name: Petra ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hello Balbriggan. I am an old (not wise) lady from the Netherlands and looking for Connor O'hand. He and his friend stayed their holidays in Hardenberg (the netherlands) in a bar called the Pub. Its about 13-15 years ago. We wrote letters for a while and then lost contact. Anyone know him? Thanx, Petra guest book entry from 12.07.2006 at 10:44:48 E-mail: audrey.campbell@boimail.com Name: audrey ----------------------------------------------- comment: Does anyone know where I can download a good picture of the new Marine Centre development? guest book entry from 11.07.2006 at 03:39:48 E-mail: johnnydorgan@aol.com Name: Susan Dorgan ----------------------------------------------- comment: We will be there in 3 weeks. We are looking forward to seeing your charming town. Thank you for being on the web ----------------------------------------------- guest book entry from 09.07.2006 at 23:54:43 E-mail: smukiemow68@aol.com Name: lisa jones nee whelan ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi all my mum mary whelan nee hamilton was from balbriggan, my aunt polly lived in ciarbhion pr av i spelt that rite love to hear frum peps there best wishes lisa guest book entry from 08.07.2006 at 19:46:24 E-mail: smukiemow68@aol.com Name: lisa jones nee whelan ----------------------------------------------- comment: needed 2 look at web page my was buried over ther wit her ma and da in 2004 her name mary whelan nee hamilton. havent been able to get ova 2 c her so nxt best think is 2 look round balbriggan wit my kids on web thank you 4 lettin me do so with regards lisa jones nee whelan birmingham england guest book entry from 06.07.2006 at 12:02:33 E-mail: nicola@paragontrading.com Name: NICOLA ----------------------------------------------- comment: I think this site is brilliant, keep up the good work. Am moving out to Balbriggan in the near future and found this site very helpful. guest book entry from 05.07.2006 at 18:45:55 E-mail: suzisuzanne@yahoo.com Name: Suzanne Miller ----------------------------------------------- comment: My Grt Grt Grandmother's brother was WBB Scriven, doctor in Dublin in the 1800's. I have been doing some family history research that led me to the Hamiltons and The Making of Balbriggan book, but I am still trying to find who his grandfather was. I know that he and Sarah lived in Balbriggan in the Hampton Home as well as Dublin, so hoped someone may have this information. Thank you, Suzi Miller guest book entry from 04.07.2006 at 14:19:17 E-mail: emma_mccormack@vodafone.ie Name: Emma McCormack ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hey just want to leave message for Janice Sinico... tried to mail you but its not sending.. email at above address. guest book entry from 04.07.2006 at 13:13:58 E-mail: mcgeeross@hotmail.com Name: Ross McGee ----------------------------------------------- comment: Best of luck to the round ireland expedition swimming team. I was on the beach at carrickfinn in donegal on sunday morning (2nd July) to see them off along with about a thousand people. Included in the team is a gormanston man, Tom Watters, whose wife is Linda Mc Nally of the mc nally funeral home people. My girlfriend is one of his sisters. This is a huge fundraising event for the RNLI and also a world record attempt as they try to circumnavigate ireland, hopefully they will be swimming past balbriggan beach in the next couple of days and we can get a good crowd of locals down to the shore to see them. If anyone needs further information, contact me by email or check up their website http://www.roundirelandswim.ie/ Best of look Tom!!! guest book entry from 03.07.2006 at 08:53:58 E-mail: dmjgalvin@eircom.net Name: Denis Galvin ----------------------------------------------- comment: Lived in Fancourt Heights from 1974 to 1990. passed through recently and cheked for a site. Brings back great memories when the town only had a population of 2500 people and had a village atmosphere. guest book entry from 02.07.2006 at 04:44:36 E-mail: verna9900@msn.com Name: Verna ----------------------------------------------- comment: I love this site! Thank you for keeping it up to date. My mother Mary Morgan and her family grew up in Balbriggan and I've visited the town a few times, but it's always amazing to me how much it changes over the years! guest book entry from 01.07.2006 at 23:49:40 E-mail: mobauble@yahoo.ie Name: craig gomes ----------------------------------------------- comment: I liked it very much. I am currently living in chile and i heard about this website from the local pub. They talk about balbriggan all the time and about irish football and irish girls. guest book entry from 01.07.2006 at 09:01:26 E-mail: insane35@lycos.co.uk Name: Sean Morrison ----------------------------------------------- comment: Great site, often look in to see whats going on, and this has made me chuckle seeing my Uncle Jim finally make the front page....anytime he wants a return at Golf, he only has to say....see ya in July 2006 Jimhttp://www.balbriggan.net/sackcomp2.htm guest book entry from 01.07.2006 at 03:04:46 E-mail: jonniebb@HOTMAIL.COM Name: jonniebb ----------------------------------------------- comment: HELLO COW GIRL IN THE SAND COOL BALBRIGGAN KEEP IT REAL FROM NORTH SIDE CORK CITY guest book entry from 30.06.2006 at 22:38:03 E-mail: belcee@aol.com Name: Barbara ----------------------------------------------- comment: This summer I want to write the history of the Richard Dowdall family who lived in Balbriggan during the early 1800's. I am seeking some history on Balbriggan - esp. the area of Killalane where my Dowdall ancestors resided. My Dowdall ancestors settled in New York, PA, and CA. I presently live in Florida. I would appreciate any help you can give me. Richard's wife was Katherine McNally. guest book entry from 30.06.2006 at 20:22:20 E-mail: fideleoriordan@gmail.com Name: Fidele O'Riordan ----------------------------------------------- comment: My daughter lives in Balrothery and found this site. Good site gives inspiration to other village/towns to put up a site. Delighted to get the frequency for the other channels. guest book entry from 30.06.2006 at 02:14:46 E-mail: robpink187@yahoo.co.uk Name: robbie faulkner ----------------------------------------------- comment: class website.really enjoyed the contents.some of the "past members" of the family cropped up and put a smile on my face.cheers to those who set up the site guest book entry from 27.06.2006 at 17:07:54 E-mail: HelgaYA@hotmail.com Name: Helga from Germany ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hallo allerseits! I look for tall red headed guy I used date in Balbriggan few years ago. His first name markus. I hope you are well. Like website. Helga guest book entry from 26.06.2006 at 22:52:00 E-mail: jandrita92@hotmail.com Name: alejandra ----------------------------------------------- comment: I would like see a map of Balbriggan's town please. ----------------------------------------------- guest book entry from 23.06.2006 at 14:20:22 E-mail: janice_sinicco@hotmail.com.au Name: janice sinicco ----------------------------------------------- comment: I am formerly Janice Anne Mc Gillivray, I lived in Bath rd, I attended St. Peter and Paul's Primary and then St. Maloga's and of course the Tech. I now live in Blackburn, Victoria, Australia. I really enjoy looking up my home town and am very proud to be a former resident of Baile Brigin. guest book entry from 22.06.2006 at 11:30:46 E-mail: creativeideas@eircom.net Name: Michael Grimes ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi to all. Some Very good concerts taking place over the next few months at St Georges Church Balbriggan. They will be up on the website early next week. For further info please contact me at 087 2235609 or at creativeideas@eircom.net Many thanks. Michael ----------------------------------------------- guest book entry from 06.06.2006 at 21:55:25 E-mail: kanecaswell@hotmail.com Name: Kane Caswell ----------------------------------------------- comment: Well uh yeah i am here most of the time and its a cool place to hang out especially witrh the GF and the lads around the place. But be warned. The bouncers in O Sheas pub are renowned for being the worlds biggest assholes! guest book entry from 06.06.2006 at 11:48:01 E-mail: steactkessie@yahoo.ie Name: steacy kessie ----------------------------------------------- comment: i live in spain now and love browsing the webpage and keeping up to date with balbriggan. can i say a big hello to all my session buddies. go on guest book entry from 06.06.2006 at 02:23:08 E-mail: tonigeo@hotmail.com Name: Toni Geoghegan ----------------------------------------------- comment: I moved to balbriggan last june 21st. As I still work on the south side of Dublin and not home much I'm finding it hard to make friends. I'm delighted to have found this web page. Keep up the good work. I love the beach so much and thats the reason I moved my family here. guest book entry from 05.06.2006 at 13:43:02 E-mail: kevintuite@aib.ie Name: Aidan Whelan ----------------------------------------------- comment: well how are we all doing . i move in the dark where no one can see , i seem to be alone but no one can see. I have lived in the brig all my life now, i would like to thank all involved in this site as i have kept up to date with news and events, i love events. its just im leaving soon to another area to live and i will sadly miss the brig jargon, our lad etc.. ah its a sad but exciting time for me .. thoose who follow will nevr look back,regards Aido. guest book entry from 03.06.2006 at 09:17:32 E-mail: chinasupplies@hotmail.com Name: Michael Real \[ MICKY\] ----------------------------------------------- comment: does anyone know how I could contact Fergal Madden, he lived in Church street and his father was Joe Madden the school teacher at Balrothery.I lost contact many years ago when he lived in London. Your help would be appreciated. guest book entry from 03.06.2006 at 01:36:31 E-mail: mikebuchanan@shaw.ca Name: Michael Buchanan ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hello everybody in Balbriggan. I hope you can find your way around town because it seems everything is changing week to week. Calling from Victoria BC Canada, ex Balbriggan(ite), since 1944, but emotionally connected. Kindest regards to the Burkes' of Fancourt and condolences for your loss of Matty. Thanks to the Team of Balbriggan.net fine site guys n g |