guest book entry from 31.12.2007 at 11:01:44 to Tony E-mail: ciaranjsmith@vodafone.ie Name: Ciaran Smith ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi Guys,Great job with the site!Been living in Balbriggan for about 6 months.BIG Hello to Cousin Tony (I'm Eammon and Jo's Son) Regards Ciarán . Reply from B.net. Hi Ciaran, great to hear from you, hope you're keeping well. How's Balbriggan treating you. Keep well, Kind regards. Tony guest book entry from 29.12.2007 at 22:23:34 to Tony E-mail: cp-oneill@hotmail.com Name: claire pauline o neill ----------------------------------------------- comment: a very happy new year to all that know me in balbriggan and far away xxxxxxxxxxxxxx guest book entry from 27.12.2007 at 19:14:30 to Tony E-mail: chelseahagan@aol.co.uk Name: maria hagan ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hope you all had a lovely Christmas at home a huge Hello to all the family and friends, have a fantastic new year best wishes for 2008. A very well done to Mick McGowan and the lovely Debbie who played a fantastic game of Darts last night in London you should have won well done and good luck in the future.The square looks lovely thanks lads for keeping us up to date and not too homesick.love from Rickmansworth herts england xxx guest book entry from 27.12.2007 at 11:08:44 to Tony E-mail: trainaj@iol.ie Name: Anne ----------------------------------------------- comment: Wishing all the Mc Mahon brothers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2008. All our love always,From all the gang at home. xxx guest book entry from 26.12.2007 at 21:54:59 to Tony E-mail: udobroeker@tele2.de Name: Udo Bröker ----------------------------------------------- comment: I lived in Balbriggan for eight months a long time ago, in the year 1986. I worked as a German assistant teacher at Gormanston College.I still like to remember those old times and I really enjoyed Balbriggan and the surroundings, and, of course, all the nice people over there!Perhaps there is somebody who can still remember me!? (Christmas)Greetings from Germany! guest book entry from 26.12.2007 at 18:31:11 to Tony E-mail: fayadh_ss@yahoo.co.uk Name: Sawsan Fawadh ----------------------------------------------- comment: I have lived in Balbriggan since 2004 ,I liked to walk around it for two hours daily before I have joined my new work at DUN LAOGHAIRE COUNTY COUNCIL.I wish to every one very happy merry christmas and peaceful new year. Guest book entry from 24.12.2007 at 16:32:36 to Tony E-mail: fordie711@yahoo.com Name: paul ford ----------------------------------------------- comment: howdi all at balbriggan . net..keep up the good work..i would like to wish all my family and friends a merry xmas and happy new year,the same to the fink,the foxy(i know your in thailand),and all the briggsterzzz in oztake carefordie...olivia dunne thanx for the comment. guest book entry from 20.12.2007 at 14:23:55 to Tony E-mail: ian.phoebe@gmail.com Name: Ian Cullen ----------------------------------------------- comment: Living in Kent in the UK, it's great to see some old friends again. guest book entry from 19.12.2007 at 21:24:35 to Tony E-mail: scrooge19692@hotmail.com Name: scrooge ----------------------------------------------- comment: A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL IN BALBRIGGAN, MISSING THE TOWN LIKE MAD!! guest book entry from 19.12.2007 at 09:53:35 to Tony E-mail: info@seahorsegallery.ie Name: Seahorse Gallery ----------------------------------------------- comment: Just a note to say congratulations on the great efforts of Balbriggan.net and to let you know that we are an art gallery located in the town at Unit 9, Balbriggan Business Park next to An Post. All are welcome to visit. Check us out on www.seahorsegallery.ie. Currently we have a phographic exhibition of John Whytes work. guest book entry from 15.12.2007 at 12:36:02 to Tony E-mail: alaberin@blueyonder.co.uk Name: Brian Ford ----------------------------------------------- comment: I would like to take this oppertunity to wish everyone in Balbriggan and surrounding areas the very best of seasons greetings and prosperious new year . c'mon the hoops . Jock xxx guest book entry from 12.12.2007 at 16:55:34 to Tony E-mail: mary.naylor54@btinternet.com Name: Mary Naylor nee Canning ----------------------------------------------- comment: I have just seen a picture of my Aunt Lilly & Uncle Jack (Canning) on your site My Dad was the youngest sibling of the (Gasworks) Canning Family. I would really like copies of the photos found if possible. Reply from B.net. We will arrange this, as we scan them we will put them on CD for you and you can then get prints done of the ones you like. guest book entry from 10.12.2007 at 13:42:24 to Tony E-mail: suebreakell@tiscali.co.uk Name: Sue Breakell ----------------------------------------------- comment: On a recent visit to Balbriggan and Skerries and a possible family connection I looked you up on the web. As the story goes my great grandfather was soomething to do with the the coastguard at Balbriggan and my grandfather was born in Balbriggan. My grandfather's name was James Edward Edwin CHASE. He would have been born in or around 1902. My great grandfather probably around 1860/70. My father tells me his name would also probably have been James or Jim as it was a name passed on through the family. Would be grateful if anyone has any information or can point me in the right direction. Many thanks. Sue Breakell, West Sussex, UK guest book entry from 09.12.2007 at 20:52:59 to Tony E-mail: padnut@yahoo.co.uk Name: John Murphy ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi Im from bath road and now living in Birmingham.I wanted to wish all my family and friends in balbriggan a Merry Christmas and a Happy new year. Sarah and i will be over in Feb again,and we just had another little boy in Sept called Finley Charles Murphy. Must get some photos of all the kids on this site. Keep up the good work, And Jerry if ya reading this have a good christmas and new year. guest book entry from 09.12.2007 at 04:01:23 to Tony E-mail: natec727@hotmail.com Name: natalie craig ----------------------------------------------- comment: heya!!!im natalie im 18 and i visited balbriggan last year because my dad was workin on a building site down there and i came down for the day with him. And i completely loooove your town, it's soo quaint and sweet, and really peaceful too!the people are soo nice and friendly!i met a cool wee man called joseph who was telling me all about the history of the town, really interesting!i'm from up north, a few miles from belfast,so it was a nice wee change getting out of the city!so that's all i really dropped in to say, just keep up the good work =D and i'll hopefully be visiting balbriggan again really soon!much luuv to all!! xoxo guest
book entry from 07.12.2007 at 17:21:22 guest book entry from 03.12.2007 at 16:17:04 to Tony E-mail: kerber89@gmail.com Name: Keri Richardson ----------------------------------------------- comment: I'm from Ireland, Balbriggan and my Mam showed me this website guest book entry from 02.12.2007 at 14:06:20 to Tony E-mail: kevinjoeford@yahoo.ie Name: kevin Ford ----------------------------------------------- comment: Q.HOW MANY BALBRIGGAN MEN DOES IT TAKE TO CHANGE A LIGHTHOUSE? guest book entry from 01.12.2007 at 22:40:40 to Tony E-mail: iamolivia@eircom.net Name: Olivia Dunne McGuffin ----------------------------------------------- comment: Great to see the site is still going strong. I could spend hours reading through the messages and coming across names I havnt seen in ages. Fordie I think you are the one keeping this site on the map !!! xx guest book entry from 29.11.2007 at 01:16:29 to Tony E-mail: k.byrne@dublin.ie Name: kathleen byrne ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hello to all in Bal.Am here in Franz Joseph NZ touring with my daughters Catherine and joanne Carroll.I miss family and friends but not the weather! Sun shining here but the snow never melts on Franz Joseph or Fox Glaciers.Happy Christmas to all at home and in Combined Clubs.XXXXKathleen guest book
entry from 27.11.2007 at 14:56:11 guest book entry from 26.11.2007 at 20:59:42 to Tony E-mail: roseohara1234@hotmail.com Name: eamonn ohara ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi iwent to balbriggan in the 70,s i,m from cabra would love 2 see any photos .of than , guest book entry from 25.11.2007 at 23:50:52 to Tony E-mail: propertyzone2@gmail.com Name: Valerie Morelli ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi to all on the site.I've been keeping an eye on this site for a while now and have to say its amazing to see how all the people of Balliers keep popping in to send their greetings.I would like to make a suggestion, would it be at all possible to have a reunion night for all. Maybe we could put the funds for the night to a good cause ie, Garry Kelly Cancer Support Center in Drogheda. I would be more than happy to donate €1,000 to get the event of the ground. If anyone would like to make suggestions as to how we can make this happen please feel free to contact me. Looking forward to a reply. guest book entry from 25.11.2007 at 10:57:58 to Tony E-mail: albaerin@blueyonder.co.uk Name: BRIAN JOCK FORD ----------------------------------------------- comment: Just met the Prawner and the Bonzer at the Celtic v Aberdeen game in Glasgow .Hello Balbriggan i,m still alive . Could you please express my deepest sympathy with the Richardson family with the death last year of David Nazzie Richardson indeed a sound bloke R.I.P. Guest book entry from 25.11.2007 at 02:43:53 to Tony E-mail: cp-oneill@hotmail.com Name: Pauline O Neill ----------------------------------------------- comment: Life: A Message to all who look at this site.Dont worry about anything in life, look after them who look after you. Life is too short. be good to all around you, after all life is too short. You never know what is around the corner. I have a freind on life support and we have no idea what the next day will bring. People complain about the silly things in life. Live each day as it comes because you never know whats in store.Give a little love people.And this my dear friends will cost you nothing.Feel free to comment. guest book entry from 23.11.2007 at 15:12:50 to Tony E-mail: adrianrafferty@btinternet.com Name: LEE ANN ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hello, great site. Am currently looking for a friend of mine who I knew called MARIE, but could be ANGELA CANNON, TERESA CANNON or MARGARET CANNON. she would be 48 and from a family of 7, Can anyone help, I have been looking for her for years, but lost touch as I moved to London.. guest book entry from 23.11.2007 at 06:52:46 to Tony E-mail: alocarter@hotmail.com Name: Alexander Carter ----------------------------------------------- comment: I lived in the Brig for 12 years - moved to sunny Beaumont when I was 16 years of age. I have never looked back. Though that old eastern saying of the Tao Te Ching is just coming to mind "going on means going far, going far means returning". Alas, if I should once again return it would only be for a sojourn before moving on and going even further. guest book entry from 22.11.2007 at 19:00:30 to Tony E-mail: kathleenlon1957@yahoo.co.uk Name: kathleen Lonergan ----------------------------------------------- comment: I was over in Balbriggan in october and firstly can I say how SHOCKED I was to see how much the town has grown!!! I hope it for the best. Still loving the site check it very often for all the news about the town. I met up with some of my old friends when i was over Carole (Jones) Moore, Margaret (Moore) McNally amd Christina (Harford) Boland We've been friends for over 30years now and had a great wee night catching up. I also visited my friends in McGowans Solicitors where I worked in the early 70's as an office junior and we has a laugh when I reminded Yvonne Wilson that she used to wear a scarf going into the court. This is me outside McGOWANS and a picture of myself, Carole, Margaret and Christina . good wishes from Glasgow guest book entry from 21.11.2007 at 20:53:15 to Tony E-mail: mcgovern34@hotmail.com Name: Frank McGovern ----------------------------------------------- comment: A very interesting site.Tom O'Neill a cousin from Balbriggan forwarded the site. Schaumburg, Illinois USA guest book entry from 20.11.2007 at 11:15:52 to Tony E-mail: lilmiss_hoey@hotmail.co.uk Name: josephine hoey ----------------------------------------------- comment: this is my home town, i'm a grandchild of the Guildea family living up north now, i love my home town and will come home someday, great to see home pictures while away, the town has changed so much since i was little and i'm only 27 now, i wish they left it as it was, a quite town, perfect for raising a family, now it is not like that, where is old balbriggan gone?? guest book entry from 17.11.2007 at 04:09:38 to Tony E-mail: mk009a1869@blueyonder.co.uk Name: Mark Kelly ----------------------------------------------- comment: Don Kelly please keep well and all here wish you aspeedy recovery. Vincent it was grant to chat with you and I hope you also keep well, I hope all the Kelly's are well and in good form. Good luck to you all from Mark and family in Scotland guest book entry from 15.11.2007 at 18:47:30 to Tony E-mail: jerbaux@aol.com Name: Gerry McCrystal ----------------------------------------------- comment: An excellent community website.Came across it completely by chance when planning a trip to Dublin.It ought to be compulsory viewing for community groups here in England - as an example of how it should be done!Regards,Gerry guest book entry from 15.11.2007 at 17:00:54 to Tony E-mail: caffreyann@hotmail.com Name: Ann Caffrey ----------------------------------------------- comment: Love the site,heared about it from my friend Tom,I live in Drogheda Co.Louth.Well done everybody. guest book entry from 14.11.2007 at 11:12:27 to Tony E-mail: elizabeth-douglas-@hotmail.com Name: elizabeth ----------------------------------------------- comment: great site i am in ireland i came apon it by accident guest book entry from 13.11.2007 at 23:02:03 to Tony E-mail: baldypops1@hotmail.com Name: vinny ----------------------------------------------- comment: in balbriggan 28yrs still a runner in so im told but its a great town the people r great best food & music in town is the milestone come on u good thing guest book entry from 13.11.2007 at 11:20:14 to Tony E-mail: paulacannon@live.nl Name: Paula Cannon ----------------------------------------------- comment: Well it's really great to read on the site that everyone is keeping well, i'm back in Holland now and hope to be comming home in Febuary big hug to all i know and everyone i don't know to... guest book entry from 12.11.2007 at 18:56:16 to Tony E-mail: amiemoloney1@hotmail.com Name: amy ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi there, i thought the picz on 60's 70's night were brill gillian and john looked brill from amy moloney guest book entry from 11.11.2007 at 14:34:46 to Tony E-mail: kevinr67@dublin.ie Name: kevin reilly ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi guys here are some nicknames that aren't on the list.. the herd murray, the hobbles halligan, the rowdy garvey,the nadgie marry,the muggy reilly, the ranch vickers, and (myself) the dez reilly guest book entry from 10.11.2007 at 22:56:15 to Tony E-mail: Mickflannery@aol.com Name: Mick Flannery ----------------------------------------------- comment: My monther is from Balbriggan she is from the Dunne family from Skerries Road, its a good forum to look up some of the people from the families past etc... guest book entry from 09.11.2007 at 20:23:20 to Tony E-mail: kevinr67@dublin.ie Name: kevin reilly ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi guys just googled balbriggan and stumbled upon your site. originally from craoibhinn park myself and still living in balbriggan, its great to see all the old photos and hear a lot of farmiliar old names i haven't heard in years.love your site keep up the good work, cheers. guest book entry from 05.11.2007 at 17:32:37 to Tony E-mail: paddy00@arcor.de Name: john hegarty ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi tony and b net team, just looked at the { balbriggan to music\] clip really great. the town looks really clean or did you sweep it before you took the photos, anyway your doing a great job and i look forward to calling in to see you when im home for XMAS and NEW YEAR. cheers. guest book entry from 03.11.2007 at 03:07:58 to Tony E-mail: donnelly.luke@hotmail.com Name: Luke donnelly ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi my name is luke and i live in Sydney...I am nine years old.My grand parents Vincent and Margaret live in Balbriggan.My dad Vincent grew up in Dublin street maybe you know him. guest book entry from 02.11.2007 at 16:51:53 to Tony E-mail: kitlobster@yahoo.ie Name: eileenkiernan ----------------------------------------------- comment: Great to see all the gang in the early day's keep sending your photo's,well done to everyone involved guest book entry from 31.10.2007 at 13:28:34 to Tony E-mail: vickylaurenkelly@yahoo.ie Name: Victoria Kelly comment: Hi was just going through the site great looking back at the old times.. Just thought i'd mention on the nicknames that my dad who sadly passed away on 10th sept 07 was called THE COLUMBO KELLY.. Did'nt see it up there and i know alot of his friends don't know he passed away so just thought i'd mention him.. Dad your sadly missed by your two daughters sharon and victoria... guest book entry from 28.10.2007 at 16:07:30 to Tony E-mail: KATH,JARVIS@LADY.ECLIPSE.CO.UK Name: Kathleen Jarvis nee MAGUIRE ----------------------------------------------- comment: TRYING TO FIND OUT ABOUT MY FATHERS FAMILY,HE WAS PATRICK FRANCIS MAGUIRE AND HAD BROTHERS CALLED FRANK, BOBBY, AND JOE. SISTERS NAN, AND MOLLY WHO MARRIED A SID COURTNEY. FOUND THIS SITE ON A GOOGLE SEARCH. I DO KNOW THAT MY GRANDFATHER DIED ON THE 17TH JULY 1945 guest book entry from 28.10.2007 at 01:27:20 to Tony E-mail: marienebenoit@verizon.net Name: Mariene Dargan Benoit ----------------------------------------------- comment: I just happened on this site, and was delighted. My uncle Patrick Hurley married a local girl May Tuitt(sp?) in the early 20s and settled here. He was from Moligau, Drinaugh,Cork. I visited in 63, 65,67,some visits in the 70s, 80, and most recently in 07. Enjoyed the website. guest book entry from 24.10.2007 at 22:23:30 to Tony E-mail: susanmccomb@btinternet.com Name: Richard McComb ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hope to visit Balbriggan soon and to stay in Dublin to do some christmas shopping. Hello auntie Kathleen @ high street Balbriggan. Cousin Ann McGee & husband Joe We are now grandparents,alovely boy Thomas Joseph Richard to Sarah & Angelo. guest book entry from 21.10.2007 at 23:19:22 to Tony E-mail: georgeocall@hotmail.co.uk Name: george o callaghan ----------------------------------------------- comment: love the site well done martin/tony living in england for the last 35 years nice to keep in touch with home cheers guest book entry from 21.10.2007 at 14:02:04 to Tony E-mail: paulineoneill158@gmail.com Name: Pauline O Neill ----------------------------------------------- comment: My sister Val told me about this site, Its fab. Reminds me of the good ould days in Balliers. Getting together with some of the girls from balliers to celebrate my 40th . We are heading of to Barcelona. Myself , Michelle Cannon, Paula Cannon, Martina Weldon and Val O Neill. Big hello to all in Balliers who know me. guest book entry from 21.10.2007 at 10:34:12 to Tony E-mail: carscreighton@hotmail.com Name: caroline creighton ----------------------------------------------- comment: A big congratulations to Aaron Creighton Ciaran Halpin craig English and Tony Carr who all done us proud in this Years Young Scientist and for the special award they recently received in the Bracken Court Hotel from the Town Commissioners well done lads and a very big thank you to their teacher Mrs Gannon you done great work with the lads guest book entry from 21.10.2007 at 06:52:34 to Tony E-mail: clair.vandermey@bigpond.com Name: clair ----------------------------------------------- comment: i live in eden n.s.w australia and my boyfriend is the great nethew of harry reynolds the balbriggan flyer guest book entry from 19.10.2007 at 18:21:44 to Tony E-mail: git_9@hotmail.co.uk Name: Michael Thompson ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi there, going through the site; it's brilliant. Came across the nicknames here's one for you The Git Thompson (myself) from Craoibhinn Park, can't believe i've been left out! guest book entry from 19.10.2007 at 17:18:43 to Tony E-mail: Niall.mathews@intel.com Name: Niall Mathews ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hello There, I'm
must say that I'm delighted to have stumbled across this web site. I recognise
so many names and faces from years gone by. I was carrying out a search
for Fancourt road, where I once lived, when Balbriggan.Net website returned
two links to messages from people I had once known. I couldn't believe
it when I came across a mail from Bobby Lyons formerly of Number 1 Fancourt
road and Gerry Sheridan also from Fancourt road. Well done and keep up the great work. Kind Regards Niall Mathews. guest book entry from 16.10.2007 at 21:00:19 to Tony E-mail: eileengoldup@eircom.net Name: eileen goldup ----------------------------------------------- comment: hello i happened to find your site and what a laugh i had you see i have an uncle MR FREDDIE WRIGHT he lived in balbriggan hes 83 yrs old and he worked in smyco he enjoyed looking at your old photos thanks for brighting our day guest book entry from 14.10.2007 at 22:09:18 to Tony E-mail: mcahubbard@sky.com Name: mca hubbard ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hello I was born in Balbriggan 1957 Maria Russell are there any cousins left there that know me. love to hear from you. guest book entry from 11.10.2007 at 18:13:24 to Tony E-mail: ficar@eircom.net Name: Patricia McGarrigle ----------------------------------------------- comment: Just wanted to thank Veronica for arranging the School re-union for St. Peter and Pauls School last Friday night. It was a brilliant night and a great time was had by all. Patsy McGarrigle (Dowling) guest book entry from 07.10.2007 at 21:06:36 to Tony E-mail: scrooge1969@hotmail.com Name: the scrooge ----------------------------------------------- comment: hey, what a wonderfull site, I lived in balbriggan, bath road in fact,just looking through your site and found it most rewarding to to see many face's i know, balbriggan has changed so much since i left to come and live in england, would love to come home for a visit soon. i have some old photo's of balbriggan in the 80's and 90's i must send you. regards scrooge guest book entry from 07.10.2007 at 00:12:17 to Tony E-mail: steadyandgracie@tiscali.co.uk Name: Grace ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi.I have loved trawling through the archive pictures.I was brought up in Balbriggan, but have lived in Surrey, England for the past 15 years. My grandparents lived at 4, seabanks and their house is often featured in pictures relating to the beach. It is interesting to see the house through the years, and it has (in my mind) become a landmark. Unfortunately, the house was sold in 2005 to developers and now is boarded up, so I presume that in time the whole area will be developed. (Shame) Keep up the good work. the website is fantasic for those of us who get homesick from time to time guest book entry from 04.10.2007 at 23:38:27 to Tony E-mail: tommcfadden@eircom.net Name: Tom McFadden ----------------------------------------------- comment: The photo of the pioneers football team is interesting as I see my brother Stan in the back row. guest book entry from 04.10.2007 at 21:55:41 to Tony E-mail: beers@charaton99.fsnet.co.uk Name: Tim BEER ----------------------------------------------- comment: I am tracing my grandmother and great grandmother Annie Kathleen McDermott and Fanny McDermott. They came from Balbriggan. I am living in Cornwall at present, having Irish and Cornish blood in the veins. The best way to insult a Cornishman is to call him English. The Romans etc never got to Cornwall so we remain Gaelic. I hope to visit Balbriggan in 2008. guest book entry from 02.10.2007 at 21:36:44 to Tony E-mail: sharonmclaughlin1@tiscali.co.uk Name: mrs sharon mclaughlin ----------------------------------------------- comment: I live in Northern Ireland and am paying a visit to Balbriggan this weekend. Found the site on the web as I was interested in getting more information about your town. guest book
entry from 02.10.2007 at 19:13:20 guest book entry from 30.09.2007 at 23:18:32 to Tony E-mail: eirisholland@yahoo.com Name: Iris Holland ----------------------------------------------- comment: Just found this sight and really enjoying it. guest book entry from 30.09.2007 at 02:38:52 to Tony E-mail: marcomcguinness@yahoo.co.uk Name: mark lacey ----------------------------------------------- comment: Im a Balbriggan man all my life and Im proud... guest book entry from 25.09.2007 at 15:39:47 to Tony E-mail: ledzeppelinstar@aol.com Name: Jax ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hiii, it's Jacqui again :\] Just saying I love Balbriggan alot, and I go on this website alot and my friend likes it too haha. Right now I am at school in DT, so I better be off :) I come visit balbriggan in the Summer every year ;) See you next year :D xxx guest book entry from 20.09.2007 at 16:53:09 to Tony E-mail: chickelly@btinternet.com Name: Chic Kelly ----------------------------------------------- comment: I stumbled accross this web site by accident and began to brouse. I could not believe the memories it brought back for me. I travelled to Balbriggan in the late 60's and early 70's from Moodiesburn. Seeing photos of Martin Fanning was fantastic. I knew Martin and lost touch in the early 90's. I was also friendly with Carmel and John who live in Scotland and it was great to see the wedding photos of Joanne. Great web site keep up the good work. guest book entry from 20.09.2007 at 15:41:59 to Tony E-mail: c.egan.feely@gmail.com Name: Connie Egan-Feely ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi there, I was just looking through your website as I went to school at Loreto Convent as a border. I saw the photo of the kids with 2 nuns taken between '68-70 and I remember 3 of them. Martina Marry, Naimh Gamble and Corina Downes, I'm a bit taken aback at the minute. I was there from 1973-1978 and Sr. Barnarda was my aunt. I have often wondered how everybody got on. Had a call and letter a number of years ago from Collette Wherrity about a reunion but the weekend clashed with prior important engagement, I was so sorry to miss it. If I find any old photos I will try to upload them. Perhaps it will spark more memories for some. I am in Donegal now, I am an artist painting Land/Seascapes. I am married and have one son. I have looked at this site before,I think you already have my email but the reason I came back today is because, I was contacted by Will Hand of Bradford NHS UK about a family of Connolly's from Main Street, Balbriggan, I will forward on his email address if you would like to contact him, or perhaps he has already done so. Anyway I will click on this site again. Till then Cheers Take Care Connie guest book entry from 20.09.2007 at 15:30:19 to Tony E-mail: mariongeraghty@hotmail.co.uk Name: Marion Geraghty (Duncombe) ----------------------------------------------- comment: My mum Vera Geraghty (Davis) used to live in Balbriggan and now lives in Cricklewood in London. All my cousins are from Balbriggan and most of our relatives so in July 07 I went back there and got married in st peter and paul's church it was lovely getting married in Balbriggan and seeing all my family there! guest book entry from 20.09.2007 at 15:02:18 to Tony E-mail: chelseahagan@aol.co.uk Name: Maria Hagan ----------------------------------------------- comment: HI to all in Balbriggan this is such a great site to keep us that are away and at home in touch well done Martin and gang!!!! Had such a brilliant time at the class of 82 reunion last friday with all my tech buddies it was a great night recommend it to the the other years, a special hello to the girls Jo Su Sand and Lorrraine and a special hello to Babs who was there in disguise great to see you all.I also got to meet the very beautiful Abigail OConnor well done Su and Damien. A huge hello to my lovely family in Bath Road and all the family in Balbriggan especially my granny Kitty in Craoibhin Park but i can't forget my little Sis Laura in Oz hope to catch up soon... Take Care all see you all soon love from Rickmansworth Hertfordshire xxxxxxx guest book entry from 20.09.2007 at 13:27:45 to Tony E-mail: fordie711@yahoo.com Name: fordie ----------------------------------------------- comment: a big hello to all in sydney that knows me,as it is good to be home i do miss oz alot..keep up the good work to all at the bal.net..all the best fordie.. guest book entry from 18.09.2007 at 20:00:48 to Tony E-mail: patriciamaguire2@eircom.net Name: Patricia mcGuire ----------------------------------------------- comment: great site,was born in balbrigggan 1949, left when i was about 4 years old, now in louth, have few memories of balbriggan guest book entry from 16.09.2007 at 03:52:27 to Tony E-mail: maryg_white@yahoo.com Name: Mary White (Jones) ----------------------------------------------- comment: Just browsing around on google, I came across this site. It's great! I'm originally from Man-O'-War and now live in New York, USA. guest book entry from 14.09.2007 at 13:28:08 to Tony E-mail: Debzie12@hotmail.co.uk Name: Debbie Phillips ----------------------------------------------- comment: I am Scottish but moved to Ireland for three years due to my partners work commitments. During this time Balbriggan became home and as such will always be in my heart, I miss the quiet little town very much!! From what I hear from my friends, it has become more of a town now with its ever expanding skyline. can't wait to be back to see for myself guest book entry from 12.09.2007 at 17:54:17 to Tony E-mail: gremore47@optonline.net Name: Tom Hale ----------------------------------------------- comment: Great site ! I just found out my great-greatgrandparents, John Griffin and Mary Murphy were married in Balbriggan in 1845. Keep up the excellent work. I am in New Jersey in the USA guest book entry from 10.09.2007 at 21:26:17 to Tony E-mail: franklindave@yahoo.com Name: Jenny Dietrich (Kiernan) ----------------------------------------------- comment: It is great to see a site dedicated to the town,I am living in Arizona and I love to read the Balbriggan news.My growing up and party days wre done in balbriggan. Congragulations to all involved with the site. Perkys sister (Derham park) guest book entry from 08.09.2007 at 14:52:31 to Tony E-mail: paulpd27@hotmail.com Name: Paul Darragh ----------------------------------------------- comment: Quite an impressive and interesting website will enjoy keeping in touch....I live in Downpatrick Co Down..My brother Desmond introduced me to the site,he is resident in Balbriggan... guest book entry from 08.09.2007 at 11:45:58 to Tony E-mail: skeleton13@aol.com Name: Paddy (mully) Mullen. ----------------------------------------------- comment: What a fantastic site, seen some of the heads i used to hang around with in the early 90s. living in Plymouth now, dont get home that often, but hopefully home for paddys day. Keep up the good work. guest book entry from 06.09.2007 at 17:14:44 to Tony E-mail: cathumph@hotmail.com Name: Catherine (Earley) Humphreys ----------------------------------------------- comment: I am living in Sandymount. Have 2 children boy & girl Was playing arond and found site. I left Balbriggan in 1973 guest book entry from 05.09.2007 at 08:49:17 to Tony E-mail: pixiebella@hotmail.com Name: laura hagan ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hey hey great sight gave me a good ald laugh seeing the photo of the big sis in the good on tech days, im living in brisbane aus now so i'll be delighted to catch all the latest news in ballier, well done who all who organised it,, big hi to all who know me guest
book entry from 04.09.2007 at 18:23:18 guest book entry from 04.09.2007 at 14:36:17 to Tony E-mail: conor@twostrokeracingsupportersclub.com Name: Conor & Eileen ----------------------------------------------- comment: Congrats to Keith Costello (Westbrook) for finishing Third in a very close Ultra-Lightweight Manx Grand Prix on the Isle of Man last friday! Roll on the Killalane races this weekend guest book entry from 04.09.2007 at 12:46:57 to Tony E-mail: pixiebella@hotmail.com Name: laura hagan ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi guys ths is a great website well done! shud be a great way of keepin up with the local ska, big shout out for the tec reunion this friday nite go maria ya stud muffin, howya aunty tina, caroline morgan hows it going so thats where u've been hiding. I've just emigrated to the land down under so i'll look forward to finding out what the scoop is in baile brigin hi to all who know me !!!! guest book entry from 03.09.2007 at 23:54:20 to Tony E-mail: tandbdollar@yahoo.com Name: Tim Dollar ----------------------------------------------- comment: I was reading a news story about the lack of classrooms avaliable to elementary school students in Balgriggan. As a public school administrator in Mobile County, Alabama, U.S.A. I was interested in the story and did a web search for Balbriggen which brought up your website. guest book entry from 03.09.2007 at 23:32:00 to Tony E-mail: a1leilas@hotmail.com Name: Rho ----------------------------------------------- comment: What a lovely site. My friend Dave is at Brasenose College, Oxford and I was looking at Ireland sites and stumbled on this one..Outside of the issues of lack of education for the blacks, seems like a lovely town.. From New England, USA guest book entry from 03.09.2007 at 18:01:26 to Tony E-mail: john.winton@gb.unisys.com Name: John Winton ----------------------------------------------- comment: Apoligies to Martin & Kathleen Fanning for nearly giving you both a heart attack in Santa Ponsa last Saturday. It was great to see you again. All the best John, Sandra & Nicola from Bonny Scotland guest book entry from 01.09.2007 at 23:17:05 to Tony E-mail: Tuiteman@yahoo.com Name: Kevin Tuite ----------------------------------------------- comment: I'm back - it was a great summer and we're going to take the band to another level. We've been offered a contract and we will be releasing an album soon.....Fishy Waters..make sure you buy it when it's out...peace and love to all the men in my life... guest book entry from 26.08.2007 at 20:55:10 to Tony E-mail: worleyc@charter.net Name: Christina ----------------------------------------------- comment: Never get tired of checking your web site. Love all the pictures. Hello to all from the Shanley,Andrews,McCloud and Matthews families. Hope to be back soon. Tennessee guest book entry from 23.08.2007 at 04:22:42 to Tony E-mail: boingtickle@hotmail.com Name: Stacey ----------------------------------------------- comment: got a best mate over here in Melbourne OZ, so i am soo tempted to up sticks and come on over for a looksie and a bevvie or three. Ireland is looking much better than England (shhhhh) guest book entry from 22.08.2007 at 16:38:07 to Tony E-mail: algat@tiscali.co.uk Name: Lynda Agilgat (nee PRIOR) ----------------------------------------------- comment: What a great website. The nicknames had me laughing. I used to visit relatives in the 60's (the Kelly's of Craoibhin Park) and remember an old fella going around on a bike at nights, blowing a whistle. My cousin Maureen told me his nickname was The Pee. My mother Eileen Clinch was born in Chapel Street in 1918 but came to England in 1940 and married my father, Denis Prior, in 1947. She went on to have 4 children - me, Derek, Tim and Nicola. My mother passed away 6 years ago, on the 21st August 2001. Her youngest sister Rose still lives in Leeds, but she's the last of the large Clinch family from Balbriggan. My Auntie Fanny (Kelly)lived in Craoibhin Park and passed away in the 1980's, but her husband Joe Kelly still lives there. My cousins Maureen and Iris also still live in the town and their brother Brendan lives in Naul with his wife Terry. I remember so well a coffee bar in the square called Malloca's. They used to make great milkshakes. I live on the outskirts of London now and would love to spend time in Balbriggan again - but family care commitments prevent this from happening. So to all my relatives - a big 'hello' and the the dedicated Webmasters responsible for this excellent website - thanks and keep up the good work. guest book entry from 22.08.2007 at 10:12:42 to Tony E-mail: paulgcullen@eircom.net Name: Paul Cullen ----------------------------------------------- comment: Congratulations to Phillip Scannell and Linda Fanning on their big day last Saturday...Hope the Happy Couple have a terrific future together!!! Best wishes from Paul & Sharon Cullen and family.. guest book entry from 21.08.2007 at 05:13:05 to Tony E-mail: franklindave@yahoo.com Name: jenny kiernan ----------------------------------------------- comment: how are ya our love the site keep up the good work from sunny arizona. Guest book entry from 20.08.2007 at 00:08:34 to Tony E-mail: kateandhannah2@yahoo.ie Name: tina richardson ----------------------------------------------- comment: I was reaading the nick names i didnt see my husbands the 'Richie' ie. david richardson from clonard street guest book entry from 17.08.2007 at 00:25:48 to Tony E-mail: hvedwards48@hotmail.com Name: helen edwards'nee campbell ----------------------------------------------- comment: what a pleasure to listen to jack talking of old times.i can remember going to campbells dairy to get milk for my granny'lena guildea who lived just up the street from there.i look forward to jacks next segment with relish. guest book entry from 16.08.2007 at 20:42:53 to Tony E-mail: eileendaly@eircom.net Name: Eileen Daly ----------------------------------------------- comment: Came on this site by chance! Its absolutely wonderful and a credit to thepeople who manage it, Keep up the good work! guest book entry from 16.08.2007 at 19:34:14 to Tony E-mail: raindancerob@yahoo.co.uk Name: rob walker ----------------------------------------------- comment: Greatings from Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK. I lived in Balbriggan in 2004 & loved every minute of it :o) Can anyone help me to track down Jennfer Stuart, she used to live on the Pimewood Green estate. guest book entry from 16.08.2007 at 19:30:09 to Tony E-mail: raindancerob@yahoo.co.uk Name: rob walker ----------------------------------------------- comment: i used to live in Ballbriggan & this site helps me to remember how great it is :o) guest book entry from 14.08.2007 at 20:16:09 to Tony E-mail: papuliboy@hotmail.com Name: Abel Koahou ----------------------------------------------- comment: I have friend, who grew up in your lovley town. The pictures are smashing. I look forward to visiting someday- God Bless- Abel guest book entry from 14.08.2007 at 12:19:43 to Tony E-mail: brandon1974edwards@hotmail.com Name: Brandon ----------------------------------------------- comment: Congratulations guys, the website continues to develop, much like the town itself. Keep it up. With the leaving cert results coming out this week, plus the fact that the Balbriggan Community College or the Tech to to us bowsies is getting a bit of a face lift got me thinking about the Class of 92. This was the year I did....well, I turned up for my own leaving cert. Now, the words "school reunion" give me the willies, but if you did get released on good behavior from the tech in 1992 drop me a line at brandon1974edwards@hotmail.com, maybe we can organise a few beers and a lecture on algebra and why its totally useless in the real world. All the best. B guest book entry from 13.08.2007 at 00:39:04 to Tony E-mail: colincostello16@gmail.com Name: colincostello ----------------------------------------------- comment: will forward some photos of my son colin winning euro u20 champs soon guest book entry from 12.08.2007 at 21:49:48 to Tony E-mail: lindafanning@gmail.com Name: Linda Fanning ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi, absolutely brilliant web site (nothing to do the fact that some of the photos are my dads!!!) Love looking at all the old snaps and remembering how Balbriggan used to be.... Eventhough we have moved to Collon, Co Louth, Balbriggan will always be my home. Tony, hope you have the batteries charged on your camera for Saturday, cos dad is not allowed bring his!!! Keep up the fantastic work. Linda guest book entry from 12.08.2007 at 13:56:00 to Tony E-mail: quinnandpaulene@hotmail.com Name: paulene benton ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi Tony, thank you so much for getting my dad on the tape, however , you have only hit the tip of the ice-berg. He has hundreds of storys to tell . as did my great anunt theresa who past away , Yet he would never tape the wonderful stories she shared with me , so grab him and draw him out as all this history and the way the town was needs to be shared with the younger generation. he also has so many funny stories to tell .Icant wait to here from all the gang of my era to share some photos , watch this space as i will send some soon. Paulene Benton guest book entry from 11.08.2007 at 21:30:02 to Tony E-mail: prob1858@netzero.net Name: Phyllis Robinson ----------------------------------------------- comment: HI again!! Just sent an e-mail to you. Forgot to tell you my country!! Uniter States of America. Agani Sincerely Phyllis guest book entry from 11.08.2007 at 21:26:47 to Tony E-mail: prob1858@netzero.net Name: Phyllis Robinson ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi: I am looking for my Grandfathrs family. My G G Grandparents were Thomas Bowery and Margaret Doonigan married 26 September 1836. At St. Peter and Pauls church. My g grandfather was one of their sons Robert Bowery b, June 1838. I am curious to know if there are any relatives still living in Balbriggan. If you should have any Information on the Bowery family I should be very happy if you could let me know. Have been to Ireland several times but not to Balibriggan, although I would love to visit. Sincerely Phyllis guest book entry from 09.08.2007 at 15:23:55 to Tony E-mail: vasp@hotmail.com Name: Vicente ----------------------------------------------- comment: hello friends! I would like to contact with keith sherwin..if one can help me please send me a e-mail. Thanks!!! From Valencia, Spain guest book entry from 08.08.2007 at 17:04:09 to Tony E-mail: mars16@gmx.de Name: marius hummler ----------------------------------------------- comment: Greetings from Germany. I`m going to participate to an exchange programme in Ireland. I´m really looking forward to see so much of Ireland. nice page and images. grüße aus deutschland, marius hummler guest book entry from 06.08.2007 at 21:29:23 to Tony E-mail: susanconnolly72@02.ie Name: susan connolly ----------------------------------------------- comment: would love to see a new swimming pool in the town, as a public pool or in one of the hotels. guest book entry from 06.08.2007 at 15:23:04 to Tony E-mail: declanhammond@eircom.net Name: dec hammond ----------------------------------------------- comment: love the audio broadcasts..excellent idea and great quality,keep up the good work. guest book entry from 05.08.2007 at 22:12:32 to Tony E-mail: martin@balbriggan.net Name: Martin Fanning ----------------------------------------------- comment: Well done Tony and Jack on the first interview.Who better to start with than our very own Jack Benton.For those of you who only know Jack through the wonderful collection of photographs he has captured over 50yrs which appear on our site can I tell you he is now in his 82nd year going on 60.An example to us all.Listening to the interview Im sure he will be bragging about that wonderful voice he has.How will we put up with him now....Well done again Tony and Jack and we at the team look forward to part 2 in the future......Martin guest book entry from 05.08.2007 at 19:44:35 to Tony E-mail: seandagge@eircom.net Name: Arthur Sean Dagge ----------------------------------------------- comment: Lived there in George's Hillbeside The Gallen Clan guest book entry from 04.08.2007 at 16:19:03 to Tony E-mail: mcrarehawtnessx@aol.com Name: Jax ----------------------------------------------- comment: This is a great site :) I love Balbriggan. It's very cool. I was there a few days ago as I go there every year. This site is awesome! Keep up the good work guys! xxxx guest book entry from 31.07.2007 at 01:23:36 to Tony E-mail: Smore@digiweb.ie Name: Seemore ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi im just back from texas, we where all over there for swinging again, went great . Just a shout out to phil in texas i promised Id mention him on this site as he checks it out, he has relitives from derham Park. Keep up the work . guest book entry from 30.07.2007 at 20:43:45 to Tony E-mail: bambicaz@hotmail.com Name: caroline morgan ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi i moved out of balbriggan 4 years ago to birmingham in england. although i love it over here, i miss balbriggan. ill be back there again this weekend for another dodgy night in the miler. its not the same without the bert lad tho. gr8 website. guest book entry from 30.07.2007 at 05:00:07 to Tony E-mail: eire_celticwarrior@yahoo.co.uk Name: richie kane ----------------------------------------------- comment: wud luv 2 hear from anybody who grew up in fancourt heights in the 1980s 1990s, especially if u know the werabouts of michael fox,michael brown,pat patterson,pat campbell,alan mullen,robert ellif, and any1 else who remembers the kane family, richie,billy,trisha and billy and jeanette guest book entry from 29.07.2007 at 23:19:00 to Tony E-mail: kateford@eircom.net Name: Catherine Ford ----------------------------------------------- comment: Just looking at a lovely photo of the late Harry Tuite, a very good friend and neighbour, Very sadly missed but will always be remembered love to all his family guest book entry from 29.07.2007 at 23:02:23 to Tony E-mail: kateford@eircom.net Name: Kate Ford ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi Paul Julie At d moment Lar is chatting to Brian so you know how long that takes, so d only thing for me is the computer. Really looking forward to thursday cant wait to see you home for 2 day!!! before you are off again to Croatia some people have all the luck! but i cant complain into d travelling meself, will be visiting Scotland within the next week if all goes well. A big hello to all my friends out there. Bye 4 now guest book entry from 29.07.2007 at 13:08:53 to Tony E-mail: unamc1@vodafone.ie Name: una mcgee ----------------------------------------------- comment: just looked at your web site. its greaet to display the history of balbriggan. this town has alot of potential and we need to encourage this. guest book entry from 25.07.2007 at 21:20:54 to Tony E-mail: linkin_chick_minor@yahoo.co.uk Name: Emma ----------------------------------------------- comment: Thanks a million, Gary actually emailed me as someone told him I was looking for him guest book entry from 25.07.2007 at 19:59:20 to Tony E-mail: hugh_gamble@yahoo.ie Name: HUGH GAMBLE ----------------------------------------------- comment: BRILLENT SITE ACTUALLY SEEN MYSELF ON IT FROM 1961 IAM NOW LIVING IN DUBLIN KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK NICE TO SEE FACES OF OLD guest book entry from 25.07.2007 at 19:38:14 to Tony E-mail: rseelen31@hotmail.com Name: Rebecca Seelen ----------------------------------------------- comment: My daughter and I visited Ireland in September, 2007 and stayed in your beautiful little town. We loved it so much that we hope to travel there again soon. guest book entry from 25.07.2007 at 14:12:30 to Tony E-mail: gerry@guildea.freeserve.co.uk Name: Gerry Guildea ----------------------------------------------- comment: Looking forward to coming over to Balbriggan this Saturday for a week with wife Amanda & daughter Molly. Hope to catch up with a few of the old faces and family. Also that weather picks up! guest book entry from 24.07.2007 at 20:19:36 to Tony E-mail: missy281952@yahoo.co.uk Name: Lesley Mercy ----------------------------------------------- comment: I was told about this site by Roger Turner who is a good friend of mine and i love his poetry.. So i came to have a look and it seem a really good site, glad Roger told me about it.. He is a wonderful poet, he has written many for me and i will always treasure them.. Thanks Roger Lesley xx guest book entry from 24.07.2007 at 17:32:58 to Tony E-mail: ronan73@hotmail.com Name: stretch ----------------------------------------------- comment: f$@*n smashin site lads. saw so many faces from the past. big up to nico labrosse n lads livin it up in oz. hit the wooolshed in cairns! was me home from home in march! guest book entry from 20.07.2007 at 15:30:28 to Tony E-mail: c.egan.feely@gmail.com Name: Connie Egan-Feely ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi, I went to secondary school in Loreto Convent, 1973-1978, found this site on the net and went in. Thought I might see some photos of past pupils, see how people I once knew are doing now. Cheers Connie Egan-Feely guest book entry from 20.07.2007 at 12:44:14 to Tony E-mail: jackm@eircom.net Name: Jack M ----------------------------------------------- comment: To Emma Gary Rogers works in the Westcourt Hotel In Drogheda as a chef. The number there is 00 353 41 983 0965 Hope this helps and good luck. guest book entry from 20.07.2007 at 00:27:42 to Tony E-mail: neaverbeaver@gmail.com Name: Niamh Tuite ----------------------------------------------- comment: Ah lads, since signing this guest book to tell the Briggsters I am living in the Land of the Opressor (ie Engerland)quite a few of the town local yokels have emailed me and its fab... Well done on creating a truly close knit community and a great website which encourages people I've not seen in years to drop me a note. makes me almost homesick... cept for the Mammy Bredge Tuite coming over to London next week and we heading for the West End Theatres... sorry, Briggsters, the Miler on a Saturday will have to wait for a few more months to see me!! Head off! Niamh guest book entry from 18.07.2007 at 11:18:29 to Tony E-mail: glenntoup@aol.com Name: glenn williams ----------------------------------------------- comment: I'm in Magnolia, Texas. Heard about your site from Orla. guest book entry from 17.07.2007 at 19:58:05 to Tony E-mail: richard@rcorr.com Name: Richard Corr ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hello from Dunmore Co.Galway, just moved out of Balbriggan a few days ago...missing our old house on church Street and our family and friends! Tony your photos of the harbour are super as they remind me of home, as I'm land lock where we live now. Richie, Emily and Cillian Corr. guest book entry from 16.07.2007 at 18:02:24 to Tony E-mail: sindyfitzpatrick@hotmail.com Name: Sindy Fitzpatrick ----------------------------------------------- comment: Was in Balbriggan last weekend and visited the newly opened Firepit Wine Bar & Grill Restauarant (above Cheers off Licence) - have to say guys what a steak and the wine went down sweetly - the place has a great vibe and very reasonably priced which is a nice change- gets the thumbs up - anybody been there yet? guest book entry from 16.07.2007 at 12:47:18 to Tony E-mail: john@yahoo.ie Name: john farrell ----------------------------------------------- comment: alrite wats d craic website is great shout out to amanda yumi daza and ronnie in youthreachxxxxxxxxxxx guest book entry from 15.07.2007 at 14:57:05 to Tony E-mail: angelawwfc54@hotmail.com Name: angela cannon ----------------------------------------------- comment: i really enjoyed looking at your site my dad james cannon was born in ballbriddan and as a chid ispent many happy times in babriggan guest book entry from 12.07.2007 at 18:20:34 to Tony E-mail: doreyme@mac.com Name: Don Reynolds ----------------------------------------------- comment: I live at Lake Oroville in Northern California, USA. I will be visiting your lovely town within the next few weeks. I will be visiting my daughter and family, who currently live in Dublin, but who may be moving to Balbriggan within the next few months. guest book entry from 12.07.2007 at 16:32:29 to Tony E-mail: sandraharford@eircom.net Name: Sandra McGrath ----------------------------------------------- comment: Great to see the site back in action, it was missed!. Lorranine McGowan(nee Brennan) and Myself are trying to organise an informal school reunion for Friday the 7th of September for the Entry Classes of 1982 into Balbriggan Community College. Anyone who would like to join us to catch up on what has happened in 25years since we started in the Tech would be very welcome. Please contact myself or Lorraine for more info. Sandra McGrath (AKA The Wobbley) guest book entry from 11.07.2007 at 17:14:08 to Tony E-mail: blublax@aol.com Name: Nikki ----------------------------------------------- comment: Looking for anyone who knew or knows the Rooneys of Balbriggan/Balrothrey. They had a connection to the Man o war pub. My mam was Frances Rooney born 1930 in Balbriggan guest book entry from 11.07.2007 at 15:34:49 to Tony E-mail: annewhitecullen@hotmail.com Name: Anne cullen nee White ----------------------------------------------- comment: ONCE AGAIN AN UPDATE ON THE 60TH BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR ALL THOSE BORN IN THE PARISH OF BALBRIGGAN , BALROTHERY AND BALSCADDEN IN 1947 . ANYONE INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT TONY COYNE 0876122467 BRIAN LAWLESS 0868832188 THERESA CORCORAN OR JOE 0862643180 OR ANNE SPELT WITH A E AT 0872712057 OR LEAVE A MESSAGE ON 01 8414596 BEFORE THE 6TH OF AUGUST .WE HAVE A LOT OF PEOPLE INTERESTED BUT WE NOW NEED TO SEE HOW MANY . SO PLEASE PHONE AND LET US KNOW .THANKS guest book entry from 10.07.2007 at 17:44:15 to Tony E-mail: emmajaneclare@hotmail.com Name: Emma Andrews ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi i was wondering does anyone know any history of the Morgan & Carvin family, if you do could u please email me!! Thank you!! guest book entry from 09.07.2007 at 23:56:20 to Tony E-mail: neaverbeaver@gmail.com Name: Niamh Tuite ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi Balbriggansters! Niamh Tuite from DA BATH ROAD HERE. I am living now in Oxford and would love to heard from any Green Bottles from the class of 1989... Rock on, the convent! feck the Tech! B Niamh guest book entry from 09.07.2007 at 20:19:40 to Tony E-mail: rebuhdivad@hotmail.com Name: Thomas Corcoran ----------------------------------------------- comment: I am looking for Desends of Thmas Corcoran and Maire Kelly from Balrothery Thomas died in 1912 age 82. Does anyone know this family his grand son died in 1963. He was Thomas Corcoran an Electronic from the town guest book entry from 08.07.2007 at 14:41:26 to Tony E-mail: chrisharmon37@aol.com Name: chris harmon ----------------------------------------------- comment: Great Grandson of Patrick and Kathleen Finnegan, grandson of Mary Ellen Finnegan who came to America late 1800's born in Balbriggan guest book entry from 08.07.2007 at 14:19:20 to Tony E-mail: fordie711@yahoo.com Name: paul ford ----------------------------------------------- comment: sawadee kap to all a balbriggan.net for such a gr8 website,keep up the good work..myself and julie would like to thank gerry,foxy,nico and all the girls for a great sendoff from sydney..would also like to say a big hello to all my family..it wont be long now till my return..the weather is only fantastic here in thailand..aswell as d drink...slan go feoil.fordie. guest book entry from 08.07.2007 at 11:34:35 to Tony E-mail: totaraflats@xtra.co.nz Name: Robin Briggs ----------------------------------------------- comment: Greetings from New Zealand. I found the site a couple of years ago while looking for information for my family history, and am glad to see it progressing. My grandparents Sam and Annie Scarborough married in St George's Church in 1883 and Sam worked in one of the hosiery factories, so it was great to read about the church and the industry on your site. In 1901 they lived in Dublin Street and seem to have left Balbriggan about 1917-18. Keep up your good work. guest book entry from 08.07.2007 at 06:04:02 to Tony E-mail: totaraflats@xtra.co.nz Name: Robin Briggs ----------------------------------------------- comment: Found the site while searching for material on Balbriggan for my family history. Great-grandparents Sam and Annie Scarborough lived there from the 1880s to about 1918. Sam worked in one of the hosiery factories. Keep up your good work. guest book entry from 07.07.2007 at 22:14:12 to Tony E-mail: mcyivor@eircom.net Name: paddy conway ----------------------------------------------- comment: Any chance of the snaps from skerries Martin?????? guest book entry from 06.07.2007 at 23:17:02 to Tony E-mail: mariekloos@hotmail.com Name: marie kloosterman ----------------------------------------------- comment: I live in Nove Scotia. CANADA I got word of the site from my brother Dessie Darragh.Balbriggan sure is a beautiful spot, wish i was there now!!!!! GOOD TIMES! GOOD FRIENDS!GOOD HEALTH TO YOU !..AND THE LUCK OF THE IRISH... IN ALL THAT YOU DO.. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK guest book entry from 06.07.2007 at 19:36:47 to Tony E-mail: linkin_chick_minor@yahoo.co.uk Name: Emma ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi, I am trying to locate a person, in the Balbriggan area. His name is Gary Rogers.He is/was a chef and is around 28-35 years old. It is very important to me to get in touch wuth him. If anyone can help me pls email linkin_chick_minor@yahoo.co.uk guest book entry from 06.07.2007 at 12:03:36 to Tony E-mail: myleneford@hotmail.com Name: mylene Delahoyde ----------------------------------------------- comment: Great to have you back Tony and hope your keeping well. I have to blame Martin Fanning for putting me and me three wheeler bike on the site. Thank god you did'nt put the year Martin. (you devil) Brill photos of the old canal, i remember feeding the swans there. Good old Balbriggan i love it. mylene delahoyde guest book entry from 05.07.2007 at 21:08:28 to Tony E-mail: linkin_chick_minor@yahoo.co.uk Name: ?? ----------------------------------------------- comment: I am trying to get in contact with someone. It is personal in nature, and very important. His name is Gary Rogers and he is/was a chef. If anyone knows him, email me pls. guest book entry from 05.07.2007 at 18:28:56 to Tony E-mail: rose_kelly15@hotmail.com Name: rose kelly ----------------------------------------------- comment: my friend and i have just opend a wine bar and grill above cheers on bridge street,and the people we have met are very friendly,so thanks to all who have visited us and hello to all to come.balbriggan is a great place.xxx guest book entry from 05.07.2007 at 15:11:58 to Tony E-mail: rbheffernan@rogers.com Name: Babs ----------------------------------------------- comment: Ahh, Aaron Creighton. Last time I saw you , you were swiggin ritz (Givin to you by me, your aunty sandra and Lorraine Brennan. You were about 4 years old and Bridgie was killing us. All grown up now!!!!! Babs in Canada guest book entry from 05.07.2007 at 13:34:31 to Tony E-mail: donnacwhitehouse@yahoo.ie Name: yumi loves john ----------------------------------------------- comment: alrite d brigg is d place 2 b!! madley in love with john quinn mcdonagh love ye babesxxxxxxxxx guest book entry from 03.07.2007 at 16:27:38 to Tony E-mail: jamesmurphy1971@hotmail.com Name: James ----------------------------------------------- comment: Charlie, very sorry to hear about your leg, but what i've been hearing form a certain fancout hights residant, you've had plenty of female callers keeping you company while the leg has been healing and I beleive the Off-Licence delivery service is investing in new transport espically for you!!!!! guest book entry from 02.07.2007 at 11:09:08 to Tony E-mail: anisurrehman@master.com.pk Name: Anis ur Rahman ----------------------------------------------- comment: It was a marvelous experience to be in the World Games and the people of Balbriggan were the best, I still carry the memories with me Anis ur Rahman Vice Chairman guest book entry from 01.07.2007 at 11:57:15 to Tony E-mail: faydinkumstudios@hotmail.com Name: fabian scott (nee Flynn) ----------------------------------------------- comment: Fantastic site! Great to see the St Pat's day parade and a photo of my dad Dessie Flynn. I went to the Lorreto, and spent many happy nights in the 'Rig'night club. Sad to see the lighthouse gone. My sister Monica told me about the site. Your all doing such a great job. I'm living in Melbourne Australia with my husband Rob and we have so many happy memories of Balbriggan and of course the Naul. Get back every now and then to see all the family and amazed to see all the changes in Fingal. Keep up the great work! guest book entry from 30.06.2007 at 23:50:43 to Tony E-mail: trainaj@iol.ie Name: Anne ----------------------------------------------- comment: I was very sad to hear of the death of Monica Cullen a few weeks ago. I have some very fond memories of her while I was a member of the dramatic society. She will be sadly missed and remembered forever. RIP Monica. Love Anne Trainer (formerly Anne Mc Mahon) guest book entry from 30.06.2007 at 13:25:33 to Tony E-mail: paddy00@arcor.de Name: john hegarty ----------------------------------------------- comment: welcome back everybody, sorry to hear about TONY, i hope he is back on his feet and feeling better. great to get the news on BALBRIGGAN again. keep up the good work, your doing a great job. john ex clonard st. guest book entry from 29.06.2007 at 18:59:28 to Tony E-mail: valhalla@quixnet.net Name: Valerie Cornelius ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hello and Many Thanks! My daughter is with U. S. People to People Student Ambassador British & Irish Heritage Program. They are in your lovily town today. I have been taking a virtual tour each day of the places she is visiting. I must say your site is spectacular! Thank you, again! I especially enjoyed your slide show with music. Valerie guest book entry from 28.06.2007 at 00:09:25 to Tony E-mail: colin@omnisys.ie Name: Colin Whelan ----------------------------------------------- comment: Tony, sorry to hear you were not well. We all missed your great work on the site. Best wishes and get well soon. Colin. guest book entry from 26.06.2007 at 00:11:30 to Tony E-mail: mayxx@msn.com Name: robert may ----------------------------------------------- comment: i really injoyded the pictures of balbriggan as i could show frends and family around the world thanx agine guest book entry from 25.06.2007 at 06:25:59 to Tony E-mail: paddy00@arcor.de Name: john hegarty ----------------------------------------------- comment: to the b net team, when are you coming back? people over here in germany are getting worried, no news, and we dont know whats going on in the town. if you are on holiday have a great time. john clonard st guest book entry from 24.06.2007 at 23:11:15 to Tony E-mail: dvsandall@btinternet.com Name: Anne Sandall(Creighton ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hallo to everyone in Balbriggan. What a wounderful web page,and thanks for the lovely Pictures, keep up the good work. guest book entry from 24.06.2007 at 15:33:20 to Tony E-mail: paddy00@arcor.de Name: john hegarty ----------------------------------------------- comment: word has it that a FRANCIS HEGARTY of clonard st was seen going up the hill of clonard on saturday evening on a pushbike? and no light. VERY STRANGE INDEED. guest book entry from 24.06.2007 at 01:54:32 to Tony E-mail: sfrash_51@yahoo.com Name: Steve Frash ----------------------------------------------- comment: I am planning on visiting your town from sometime in the next couple weeks Steve guest book entry from 22.06.2007 at 23:50:32 to Tony E-mail: tscope@snowcrest.net Name: brendan patrick courtney ----------------------------------------------- comment: hello, i grew up in balbringgan form 1953-1964. parents owned courtney"s store at 130 clonard street. i would like to say hello. hello: brendan guest book entry from 21.06.2007 at 04:38:41 to Tony E-mail: mawcawn@hotmail.com Name: Norma ----------------------------------------------- comment: Goggle search for Balbriggan, Ireland because my 2nd Greatgrandmother,Mary Ann Brierley was born there in 1819. guest book entry from 20.06.2007 at 19:14:53 to Tony E-mail: thewless@eircom.net Name: Scott Thewless ----------------------------------------------- comment: well i lived in balbriggan for about 4/5 years and i hated it.WOT A KIP.Now back in the uk,working hard and playing hard......and happyier. And hi to you all at sonopress.scott guest book entry from 18.06.2007 at 13:29:32 to Tony E-mail: pykie@blueyonder.co.uk Name: Joyce Smith ----------------------------------------------- comment: I was told that I would find a photo of my late brother-in-Law Patrick "Paddy" Walsh in a group with other old pensioners which was taken just a couple of months before he died, but I can find no photos. Have I got the correct site? He lived in Balbriggan. guest book entry from 18.06.2007 at 01:38:07 to Tony E-mail: lydia_k@interia.pl Name: Lydia ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi ! I very miss Balbriggan ... street... sand on the beach... sea...lighthouse... John d’s pub... Milestone pub... and of course - people !! I have spent there 10 the most wonderful weeks in my life! I wish you would take as many photos as you can from all of places in Balbriggan, because I would like to see how it changes. Greetings to everybody who usually drank in John d’s pub! L. guest book entry from 17.06.2007 at 18:34:36 to Tony E-mail: joanneolohan@hotmail.com Name: Joanne ----------------------------------------------- comment: looking for pics of lego at reunion last week, heard she was here!!!!! guest book entry from 16.06.2007 at 08:43:53 to Tony E-mail: gjcsheri@yahoo.com.au Name: Gerry ----------------------------------------------- comment: It sad to the see the website has not been updated for a while... guest book entry from 14.06.2007 at 13:41:43 to Tony E-mail: lisabo@oceanfree.net Name: Lisa ----------------------------------------------- comment: Great site, very interesting things to read about. I am a fairly new resident & find where I live so peaceful. guest book entry from 14.06.2007 at 02:15:45 to Tony E-mail: rebuhdivad2004@yahoo.co.uk Name: Thomas Corcoran ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hello all i am looking for a lost relation of mine my ggg grand father he was born in Balbriggan in 1840 and i am wondering if he is still alive he would he a 167 years old if he his still living. I am looking for the Thomas Corcoran family Thanks Thomas guest book entry from 14.06.2007 at 01:06:58 to Tony E-mail: jesusete007@gmail.com Name: Jesus ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi!!! Im a spanish boy. Next saturday (16th june) Ill travell to balbriggan with a students group! We will stay in your town for a week. Im very happy to travel ireland, its a very beautifull country, with a big and interesting history! guest book entry from 13.06.2007 at 17:32:55 to Tony E-mail: www.soulmate@msn.com Name: dotsy ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi dotsy here i'm in a band as u know called meridian and were brilliant, i would like the people of this site to visit www.myspace.com/meridianzone and listen to the lyrics of the song 115 which i wrote myself and tell me what you think, and b honest i honestly think they rival the best lyrics around at the moment, can't wait to here your opinions, dotsy. guest book entry from 13.06.2007 at 17:20:54 to Tony E-mail: charliechase@hotmail.com Name: charlie chase ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi everybody, i've just broken my leg so i have loads of time on my hands, so i'm havin endless fun on this website.not gettin much sympathy about the leg anyone who wants to give me some please feel free to do so, on this site i'm looking forward to the replys, your's truly charlie chase. guest book entry from 12.06.2007 at 02:00:05 to Tony E-mail: jguildea@nyc.rr.com Name: john guildea ----------------------------------------------- comment: its a pity you are busy with work.maybe we should pay a fee to uese balbriggan.net i would.looking forward to next update.thank you john guildea new york. guest book entry from 12.06.2007 at 00:10:07 to Tony E-mail: kateford@eircom.net Name: Catherine Ford ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi Fordie & Julie Just reading through the bal.net site, makes for interesting reading. Looking forward to seeing you both in august. Also a big hello to everyone who knows me. Great site, will be reading past midnight bye. guest book entry from 07.06.2007 at 18:28:41 to Tony E-mail: kevinjoeford@yahoo.ie Name: kevin ford ----------------------------------------------- comment: hey balbriggan bands watch out for the band wars at the voodoo lounge - 4,500euro worth of backline & recording tme to be won- closing dates for entry 30th june 07 - email the above address for more details - hurry hurry hurry - come and get a form if you think your good enough guest book entry from 07.06.2007 at 15:48:10 to Tony E-mail: annmariewhelan06@eircom.net Name: Ann-Marie Whelan ----------------------------------------------- comment: What a fab website makes me wish I lived in Balbriggan. Well done to all who participate and indeed the editors guest book entry from 05.06.2007 at 17:55:44 to Tony E-mail: hans.schweig@t-online.de Name: Hans Schweig ----------------------------------------------- comment: I'm from Germany, exactly I live in St. Wendel, and I know, that soon we'll celebrate a partnership of our two twons. As a member of the town council I hope, we see us soon in St. Wendel - and in a few months in Balbriggan. Best wishes to all! guest book entry from 04.06.2007 at 23:15:08 to Tony E-mail: mandjrance@aol.com Name: Joan Rance ----------------------------------------------- comment: I was born in Balbriggan about 60 years ago and now living in England. I returned many times to Balbriggan when my parents were alive but not recently until two years ago. I was amazed to find that it was like an overspill town for Dublin and some of the old buildings had been demolished which is a shame. Why can't Ireland have a preservation order on some buildings instead of just knocking them down the whole place has lost its character. Guest book entry from 03.06.2007 at 20:48:05 to Tony E-mail: kikidowling@eircom.net Name: kieran ----------------------------------------------- comment: my aunty patsy visits this site regulary nd i think its great seeing people interested in things like this, congradulations to the loreto for making it this far keep up the good work!!!! guest book entry from 31.05.2007 at 18:39:02 to Tony E-mail: tiggertiggz@hotmail.co.uk Name: ROSE ----------------------------------------------- comment: HEYA. ON ask.com I WORTE IN ' was Roche Rock a chapel before it fell down ? and was there a little house on the top of it?' I THEN CLICKED ON THE LINK OF THIS WEB ADDRESS AN I WANTED TO SEE WHAT ROCHE ROCK LOOKED LIKE IN THE OLDEN DAY BEFORE IT FELL DOWN BUT I DIDNT FIND ANY PICTURES OF THAT. DO YOU KNOW OF ANY WEBSITES THAT CAN GIVE ME WEBSITES OF WHEN THE ROCHE ROCK WAS A CHAPEL? MANY THANKS ROSE X-X guest book entry from 31.05.2007 at 00:38:04 to Tony E-mail: gjcsheri@yahoo.com.au Name: Gerry Sheridan ----------------------------------------------- comment: On behalf of the Sheridan family in Melbourne Australia, I wish to extend our condolences to the Richardson family on the sudden passing of Eileen. Barry, Donal and Oliva, we wish we could be there to support you all in this time of sadness. Eileen was a wonderful mother and friend to you all. Eileen welcomed everyone into her house. There was may a weekend that we would stay in Barry's room after a few too many and Eileen would feed us all the next day. Even though we are so far away, are thoughts are with you everyday. God Bless. Gerry (Ger) Sheridan Melbourne, Australia guest book entry from 26.05.2007 at 17:02:39 to Tony E-mail: jez_cathach2@yahoo.ie Name: Gerard Beggs ----------------------------------------------- comment: Im a ex pat from balbriggan living in edinburgh now with my scottish fiancee, i googled balbriggan, just outa curiosity and came across the site, think its great, brings back a load of old memories, especially seeing old balbriggan before they started the urban renewal, makes me think of home, my family and all my mates and old workmates in the harvest and milestone inn and all the memories of living and working in the town, well done to the site and hello to anyone that knows me!! guest book entry from 25.05.2007 at 22:34:43 to Tony E-mail: sgrimes90@hotmail.com Name: stephen grimes ----------------------------------------------- comment: ha ha no worries our lad.its been on the cards a while.how are things out there.you surviving on tim tams ya ya.out watching the sturfers there ya.hey any lavatories on this toilet? guest book entry from 24.05.2007 at 14:01:51 to Tony E-mail: annewhitecullen@hotmail.com Name: anne cullen ----------------------------------------------- comment: just a little update on our Party for all those born in the parish of Balbriggan,Balrothery and Balscadden in the year 1947. It is to be held in The Bracken Court Hotel in Balbriggan on the 28th Sept.2007. All those interested please contact Tony Coyne ,Brian Lawless ,Theresa or Joe Corcoran or myself with deposit of 10 Euros. Please note my e-mail address Annewhitecullen@hotmail.com. Anne spelt with a E thanks guest book entry from 23.05.2007 at 17:45:23 to Tony E-mail: june@pompeyplayup.com Name: June Ashby (nee Moran) ----------------------------------------------- comment: Thank you Tony for the great photos of my Mum and myself round the banks. I will forgive you for the slip-up in our names. Mum is Sally, not me. Hope you are around with your camera in July when she will be 90. I was really mad I missed the Clonard Street reunion as I flew back to England on the Friday evening. If I had know about it earlier I would have flown back on another day. From the photos it looks like everyone had a great time. When the next one is organised perhaps we could hear about it a couple of months beforehand through your news site and maybe a few more Clonard Street ex residents could make it over. Keep up the good work Tony, you make a lot of people very happy. guest book entry from 22.05.2007 at 21:06:46 to Tony E-mail: moreland@talktalk.net Name: paul moreland ----------------------------------------------- comment: HI DOES ANYONE REMEMBER THE MORELAND'S IN BALBRIGGAN, 1930'S ONWARDS. LIVED IN THE OLD SOILDERS COTTAGE'S, SCERRY'S ROAD. COUPLE OF BROTHERS AND SISTERS. IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFO PLEASE EMAIL. guest book entry from 20.05.2007 at 19:58:33 to Tony E-mail: Name: Jane Anne Keane ----------------------------------------------- comment: For fun I entered my name into Google and was very surprised when I got a hit and it was about me. It is great seeing the old (1970/80's) photos of Balbriggan, just like when I was growing up. I now live in Cardiff, Wales but still get home several times a year. Balbriggan has changed so much from when I was at school. Keep up the good work, I love you web site. guest book entry from 20.05.2007 at 19:02:01 to Tony E-mail: maguff@eircom.net Name: Robert Mc Guffin ----------------------------------------------- comment: Martin, have you any photo's from your days as a leader in the boy scouts or cubs ? Thanks, Robert Mc Guffin. Rathescar,Co.Louth guest book entry from 20.05.2007 at 16:33:14 to Tony E-mail: kevinjoeford@yahoo.ie Name: kevin ford ----------------------------------------------- comment: desperately seeking marie!!! niamh our marie lives in our home town of eastkilbride glasgow with her 2 children jinky and goldielocks and husband bibi osungu mobazijoss who hails from the honalulu springburn plantation. contact me and ill give you her contact.ps bibi runs ek brigade of the springburn sambaballet!!!!!!!awright waj man noinnat!!!!!! Guest book entry from 19.05.2007 at 16:04:45 to Tony E-mail: marieford-joss@hotmail.co.uk Name: Marie Ford-Joss ----------------------------------------------- comment: Thanks Fordie aka Haggis. All is well here in wet East Kilbride. Pass on my regards to Julie, she was a good wee lassie when i use to babysit for her all those years ago. Hi Sinead and Eamonn. guest book entry from 19.05.2007 at 15:57:34 to Tony E-mail: marieford-joss@hotmail.co.uk Name: Marie Ford-Joss ----------------------------------------------- comment: Thanks Fordie aka Haggis. All is well here in wet East Kilbride. Pass on my regards to Julie, she was a good wee lassie when i use to babysit for her all those years ago. Hi Sinead and Eamonn. guest book entry from 18.05.2007 at 20:29:58 to Tony E-mail: marieford-joss@hotmail.co.uk Name: Marie Ford-Joss ----------------------------------------------- comment: Great site, showed my children the Paddys day parade and they loved it so much they want me to take them to Balbriggan for the next one. Got a phone call this morning from Ireland telling me that Niamh Tuite was looking for me, bet she wants me to go on the beer!!! guest book entry from 17.05.2007 at 17:45:37 to Tony E-mail: jimgfox@eircom.net Name: Regina Morgan ----------------------------------------------- comment: Moved out of Balbriggan ten years ago, hundreds of miles away to a place called Garristown!!! Hi to Helen Cox!! Hope all is well with you, Des, Killian and Aoife!! This site is brilliant! Colin - the photos are fantastic, I loved the one of our Fred and Bren in drag, twit-twoo!!! Regina guest book entry from 17.05.2007 at 17:40:42 to Tony E-mail: ednaphohnston@hotmail.com Name: Edna Johnston ----------------------------------------------- comment: My Grandfather Andrew McMahon was married to Brigid Byrne. They had two sons Lawrence and Christopher. I am researching family tree. Any info gratefully received, especially if any relatives still in Balbriggan. My father was Christopher. Thanks. guest book entry from 16.05.2007 at 22:25:32 to Tony E-mail: guffy.co@gmail.com Name: guffy ----------------------------------------------- comment: well done to all involved for this site,its addictive! know lots of names in the guest book and there is even a photo of my grandfather looking for gold soverigns in drogheda st. dont think he found any,if he did i wouldnt be smashed. ..love the brig guest book entry from 16.05.2007 at 20:32:07 to Tony E-mail: niallsheri@gmail.com Name: niall sheridan ----------------------------------------------- comment: I am looking for a school for my son to start september 2008. Can anyone advise which local schools in balbriggan are the best and when I should enroll him. guest book entry from 15.05.2007 at 14:56:44 to Tony E-mail: graceandlar@yahoo.co.uk Name: Grace ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi all, Just thought I would let people know about the Moni Hayes Memorial night been held in the O'Dwyers on Fri 1st June. Tickets are €10 and can be got from Christy Carvin in the Milestone or you can pay at the door. Would love to see a big turn out for this. Thanks a mil, Grace guest book entry from 15.05.2007 at 10:16:16 to Tony E-mail: fordie711@yahoo.com Name: paul ford ----------------------------------------------- comment: in responce to niamh tuite,our marie lives in glasgow,here is her email,hope you find her well...marie ford-joss@hotmail.co.uk..slan go feoil..fordie,sydney australia..what a gr8 website ..always puts a smile on my face.... guest book entry from 14.05.2007 at 14:59:11 to Tony E-mail: rach@hotmail.com Name: rach ----------------------------------------------- comment: Does any1 know what year the black and tans came 2 balbriggan??and were i can find info on it. guest book entry from 14.05.2007 at 14:56:23 to Tony E-mail: aaroncreighton@hotmail.com Name: Aaron Creighton ----------------------------------------------- comment: In relation 2 Yvette Turner's comment about the Creighton's . Dolores Creighton is my grandmother i can pass on a message if you like... get in contact if you want to... Aaron Creighton guest book entry from 13.05.2007 at 23:53:16 to Tony E-mail: smukiemow68@hotmail.com Name: lisa jones nee whelan ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi all, i was ova wit me 2 daughters in april, just to say it the 1st time since i wos12 and it changed loads, and we realy enjoyed rselfs thanks tc xxxxxxx guest book entry from 13.05.2007 at 13:23:12 to Tony E-mail: ashrockson@hotmail.co.uk Name: ashleigh ----------------------------------------------- comment: my great granny is mrs moran in 'news' and sall her daughter ( who is actually called june ) is my granny i have saved the picture and i shall treasure it forever.now ive got a question for you, ive never been to balbriggan so could you tell me what its like? write back love ashleigh xx guest book entry from 11.05.2007 at 00:15:59 to Tony E-mail: stejones2002@hotmail.com Name: Stephen Jones ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi everyone, great site! I am currently researching my family tree and have stumbled across this great website. Upon the archived message boards a lady has left comments by the name of Veronica Kenny. The email she left at the time is now de-active, but if anyone has any possible information or could offer any sort of help in reaching her, please contact me through the above email. Kind thanks Steve guest book entry from 10.05.2007 at 17:22:57 to Tony E-mail: oisinandniamh@gmail.com Name: Niamh Tuite ----------------------------------------------- comment: LOOKING FOR MARIE FORD FROM BATH ROAD, THINK SHE HAS BEEN ON THIS SITE AND I LOST HER MAILING ADDRESS A FEW YEARS AGO THOUGH I STILL SEND A XMAS CARD EACH YEAR AND IT COMES BACK 2 MONTHS LATER... MARIE, GIMME AN EMAIL!! Niamh guest book entry from 10.05.2007 at 11:32:14 to Tony E-mail: pancho42@hotmail.com Name: Anthony Sloey ----------------------------------------------- comment: Site is looking better than ever keep up the good work . Can anyone tell me where to get hold of a copy of "Sweetie Barratt"Starring Brendan Gleeson Ive looked online but have had no luck guest book entry from 09.05.2007 at 22:40:07 to Tony E-mail: higgo11@btinternet.com Name: Ursula (Higgins) Hughes ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi My brother (Ivan Higgins) told me of this wonderful site, keep up the good work guest book entry from 09.05.2007 at 22:15:26 to Tony E-mail: kikidowling@eircom.net Name: kieran ----------------------------------------------- comment: great website just wanted to say hello to some of my balbriggan friends.HELLO NONIE.HELLO DARAGH.well i better go BYE guest book entry from 09.05.2007 at 22:13:41 to Tony E-mail: higgo11@btinternet.com Name: Ursula (Higgins) Hughes ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi i just want to say what a fantastic site, i to went to balbriggan sunshine house (ivan Higgin's Sister) i now live in Wales, What happy memories i have of Balbriggan, such a beautiful place. I went back there a couple of years ago to have a look around (the Sunshine house) not very much has changed about the place. i am sure there are some storie's to be told about the sunshine house, so come on anybody who is reading this tell your stories of your time there. Thank you for your wonderful site xx guest book entry from 08.05.2007 at 15:09:40 to Tony E-mail: florabassey@hotmail.com Name: flora bassey ----------------------------------------------- comment: What a brilliant site. Was looking up how far Ballbriggan was from Dublin, and ended up reading the story of Ivan Higgins. Very touching. Will be back again soon. Great pictures of the town! Thanks for the opportunity to see see a grat site. Flora guest book entry from 08.05.2007 at 13:31:33 to Tony E-mail: colm.fair@kepak.com Name: Colm Fair ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi just bought a house in the Hastings with the missus cant wait to move in and enjoy the town Regards Colm guest book entry from 05.05.2007 at 19:21:36 to Tony E-mail: carolgriff@aol.com Name: carol griffiths ----------------------------------------------- comment: Just found out my ancestors came from here- McMullens- they moved to Wigan England about 1820. Any McMullens still there? We will be visiting in june, cant wait! carol guest book entry from 04.05.2007 at 16:40:45 to Tony E-mail: franca.aldrigo@libero.it Name: franca aldrigo ----------------------------------------------- comment: I am going to attend a cabin crew course in this town, I was wondering how it could be.. guest book entry from 04.05.2007 at 00:19:11 to Tony E-mail: kevinjoeford@yahoo.ie Name: kevin ford ----------------------------------------------- comment: great to hear about the gig for the buckshot should bring a good turn out hope the confrey bro's turn up as they were the only ones man enough to give the buckshot a bevvy!!!!!!! long live the tubbys.if bertie wants votes get the buckshot a headstone!!!!!!! guest book entry from 03.05.2007 at 20:56:05 to Tony E-mail: cockerill_peter@yahoo.co.uk Name: peter cockerill ----------------------------------------------- comment: A fine site. I am the nephew of Robert Nicholl Caddell of Harbourstown House and would welcome contact from anyone whose family knew of him or the house + any pictures. Thank you for a most helpful site guest book entry from 03.05.2007 at 16:14:29 E-mail: assumpta.garvey@osheaspubs.com Name: Assumpta ----------------------------------------------- comment: great site. Hi to all our family in Izmir Turkey. We miss you all Assumpta & Ismet guest book entry from 03.05.2007 at 00:02:29 to Tony E-mail: john.minney@ntlworld.com Name: john minney ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi i used to visit balbriggan all through the 60s with St Francis boys pipeband from glasgow,anybody remember us? i have very fond memories of balbriggan,is McCormacks pub still there? al my best to you all. john guest book entry from 02.05.2007 at 23:38:23 to Tony E-mail: sarahloodoo@hotmail.com Name: sarah ----------------------------------------------- comment: great site, love keepin up t speed with everythin and lookin a the pics keep ut the good wrok!!p.s. tony loved ya n the naked camera!only just seen a recording of it!classic! guest book entry from 02.05.2007 at 18:46:35 to Tony E-mail: myleneford@hotmail.com Name: Mylene Ford ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hello to all Balbriggan locals. Im collecting stories about all the well known charactors in our town. Every town has them but i think Balbriggan was unique, having so many of them. Any funny stories you might have come across, or comments you might have heard from our own special town's people please e mail them to me at myleneford@hotmail.com. Thanks guest book entry from 01.05.2007 at 10:28:37 E-mail: sunshinefund@svpdublin.ie Name: Seamus ----------------------------------------------- comment: Ivan, I'll sort you out with the loan of some great photos from that era. I'll e-mail you. Seamus, Sunshine House. guest book entry from 30.04.2007 at 09:11:31 E-mail: fordie711@yahoo.com Name: fordie ----------------------------------------------- comment: a big congrats from oz for the grimez lad,never taught you had it in u..well done fordie.. guest book entry from 28.04.2007 at 16:49:19 E-mail: ivanhiggins@yahoo.ie Name: ivanhiggins ----------------------------------------------- comment: HI EVERYONE I AM LOOKING FOR OLD PHOTOS KIDS THAT WENT TO THE SUNSHINE HOUSE IN THE 50S AND 60S TO SHOW MY KIDS AND GRAND KIDS Guest book entry from 27.04.2007 at 22:06:43 E-mail: ivanhiggins@yahoo.ie Name: Ivan Higgins ----------------------------------------------- comment: ‘Baller’ The Sunshine Home Balbriggan In Dublin some people got help from the society of St Vincent de Paul a charity for the poor. The children of these people went to the Sunshine home. It was for kids between the age of eight and twelve years of age. This was the only holiday that these children ever received. I am proud to say that I was one of these children. I was one of twelve children and my father did not work. The fact that my father did not work put my family in the poor bracket which made us eligible for ‘Baller’. The whole excitement of going to Balbriggan for a week’s holiday was the opportunity to sleep in a bed by yourself, to get breakfast consisting of porridge, egg, sausage, bread and butter. In addition to going to ‘Baller’ each child was brought to a place in Mount Joy Square so your hair could be checked for Lice and your body for scabies. This inspection took place on the Tuesday or Wednesday of the week before you were due to go to Baller. Everybody always passed this inspection as their mothers had previously scrubbed you body and fine combed your hair. On Saturday morning you were brought to Amiens street train station at 10:30 your mother would give you a shilling which was a sacrifice. If there were four children from a family it would leave your mother without money for herself. She would save it up or we would sell bundles of sticks to make up a shilling. The brothers would bring all the boys into Balbriggan town on Tuesday and Thursday. We had six pence for each day. Our budget for the week included spending four pence a day on sweets and you would send a postcard home to your mother. One of the brothers would write the postcard for you as none of the boys could write well enough for the postman to understand. About thirty boys would sleep in a dormitory. The dormitory consisted of fifteen beds on each side of the room. The dormitory’s had names such as Don Boscos and St Finbars. There were two brothers in each dormitory that helped the boys. They would tell ghost stories before we would go to bed. The ghost stories in which they told left you terrified and unwilling to move until the next morning. During the day we played a variation of games. Three times a week the brothers would take all the boys to the seaside. There would be about one hundred children from Dublin each carrying a pair of swimming togs marching in lines of two up and down the beach. There were only two colours for swimming togs and they were blue and red. The brothers would carry twenty towels which would be used to dry all of the children. The activities in which we carried out at the seaside included crab hunting, making sand castles and going swimming. After the beach you would go back for your dinner. After dinner you would go out to the playground. There were two playgrounds; one had a football pitch, a slide, a rocking horse and a monkey puzzle. We would have football matches between all the different dormitories. The winners would get prizes at the weekend. The prize was usually a puzzle or a snakes and ladders game or a cap gun without the caps. When we were finished in the playground we would have supper. Supper consisted of a glass of milk and a plain biscuit. After supper we would go to the cinema. At the time the films were silent films including Buster Keating and Charlie Chaplin. They were real to real films. Every fifteen minutes these films would break down and everyone would stamp there feet and chant that we wanted our money back. After the cinema we would go to bed. At night some of the boys would wet the bed. I suppose it was the ghost stories. The next day the cleaner would hang the wet mattress out the window and everyone would mock all the boys in that particular dormitory. No boy would ever own up to wetting the bed. When Saturday morning cam everyone would be sad to be going home, but when the train pulled into the station you would run up to your mother and be happy to be home. Everyone would ask if you had enjoyed yourself. Your brothers would ask if anything had changed since they had been there and if we had seen McKenzie’s ghost or did we rob the orchard. As I have said previously this was the only holiday we ever got. I was twenty one years of age the next time I went on a holiday, a weekend in Butlins with my wife’S family. Today I look at my children who have been half way around the world at the age I was when I went to ‘Baller’. After my mother died, God rest her soul, my brothers and I were cleaning out her house and we came across a postcard from Balbriggan after thirty five years. It brought a tear to our eyes but we reminisced about Balbriggan and we shared a laugh. We needed to laugh at such a crucial time. Some years after this event I wrote a poem and this is it. "Ivan higgins 4/6/06 BALBRIGGAN In a wardrobe I was Diggin’ When I cam across a postcard from Balbriggan My mind flashed back to when I was a kid To the sunshine house and the things we did. Excitement started before you got there You were sent to Osmond House So they could check out your hair You’d think you were off to sunny Spain When you were marched off to the station To catch the eleven o’clock train A week of party, seaside and singin’ That’s what you got when you went to Balbriggan. Mackenzie’s ghost in the churchyard so old And of the headless horseman we were told, If you robbed the orchard or you were bold. In the dining-hall you weren’t allowed talk, And you didn’t know in which hand To hold the knife or fork.. There you slept in a single bed on your own And you had two pillows all of your own. If you peed in the bed it was on your head With your sheets out the window and your face turned red.. In the playground you found a horse, Two slides and a swing a big iron thing That went round and round, with your feet on the ground. Yes we had all the Plus “The Witches Hat”. Always on a Tuesday to the town you went and your Shilling spent, some sweets for a present And a postcard was sent. Then off you go with your nicks in your hand, Off for a swim in Balbriggan strand. At the pictures at night you’d sit in your seat, And when the film broke down we’d all stamp our feet. Then your holiday was over for another year, Back to the station, full of cheer. And onto the train that headed for Dublin, inside your body your heart was bubblin’. In your mind you would be sayin’ Why would anyone go to Spain?, They should be in Dundrum for the criminally insane. I know that times were hard, But I’m glad I had the money for this old postcard. Ivan higgins guest book entry from 27.04.2007 at 04:50:14 E-mail: Gerryprout@gmail.com Name: Gerry (Fink) Prout ----------------------------------------------- comment: Congratulations to Grimsey and Sharon on there engagement looking forward to a few beers with you soon and also my brother Kevin and wife Helen who just had a new arrival baby Oisin two days ago. Better run the lads are having a few beers in the bondi hotel, keep up the great work with this website! guest book entry from 27.04.2007 at 01:17:21 E-mail: timmyocallaghan@eircom.net Name: Timmy O'Callaghan ----------------------------------------------- comment: The names of the 2 people with Kathleen Hammond and her husband Joe are Breedeen Daly from Gibbons Terrace and Timmy O'Callaghan from Derham Park. The site was send to us By Helena Daly In new York. guest book entry from 27.04.2007 at 00:49:04 to Tony E-mail: amctrading@eircom.net Name: sean kinsella ----------------------------------------------- comment: am in portugal out of me brains.am engaged to a scotch girl over here.the man who's name you cant remember in the pictures of the harbour is my father sean.great site by the way. guest book entry from 24.04.2007 at 17:10:12 to Tony E-mail: www.donnacwhitehouse@yahoo.ie Name: yummy ----------------------------------------------- comment: alri d briggs heads!! hav ta say d brig is d place 2 be!! shout ot 2 me fella glen conroy!!xxxxxxxxx guest book entry from 23.04.2007 at 02:29:41 to Tony E-mail: rhonahoey@yahoo.co.uk Name: Rhona Hoey ----------------------------------------------- comment: Great website! Can show off my lovely home town to friends abroad.... guest book entry from 22.04.2007 at 21:22:31 to Tony E-mail: hkiernan@nyc.rr.com Name: Helena Kiernan,nee Daly ----------------------------------------------- comment: a few more nick names for your list. Suge daly (eugene daly) delo kenny (dolores kenny) the Nocky (adriane noctor) crue rooney (david rooney) gunner dunne (catherine dunne) the B. cannon(barbara cannon) loved the april fool on the lighthouse, I was really upset when I seen the photo. guest book entry from 22.04.2007 at 10:08:16 to Tony E-mail: quazzi@bigpond.com Name: Derek Purcell ----------------------------------------------- comment: To THE MANY LEEDS FAN'S IN BALBRIGGAN, COME ON THE LEEDS!!!! guest book entry from 21.04.2007 at 18:06:13 to Tony E-mail: vonyconway@hotmail.com Name: yvonne conway/mc bride ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi everyone in Balbriggan, especially, the Conways, love all the photos, this is a fabulous site, love to come in and look at it, I have to say I miss Balbriggan, but its always sunny in Wexford, lol... all my love Yvonne Conway xxx guest book entry from 21.04.2007 at 11:02:56 to Tony E-mail: Tuiteman@yahoo.com Name: Kevin Tuite ----------------------------------------------- comment: Drummer now in place - Punk Fish Yellow Curtain will gig shortly so look out, we're a hot band. With Tuiteman on lead vocals you are going to sizzle this summer...I've put away the Xbox and it's time to splash punk rock all over the town...Flatnail is out but Daisychain takes to the drums. Punkfish on base and our wild guitarist Yellmunn we're in shape to kick-ass.... guest book entry from 21.04.2007 at 08:27:53 E-mail: asshole@yahoo.co.uk Name: Din Don Jin Jon ----------------------------------------------- comment: Id just like to say what a fine place balbriggan is as I met a fine young bald man with red hair on the sides and he gave me a good seeing to I think he went by the nick name molli or molly or mally it was something like that I just want to give a holler out to that man and his red body hair I love it soooo muchh...he was so funny and always had something funny to say about somebody but always in good banter keep the dream alive balbriggan cant wait to see you again molly u can do your good stuff again to me.... guest book entry from 20.04.2007 at 14:29:46 to Tony E-mail: photography@utanet.at Name: Christoph Valenta ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi, fifteen years ago I spent a week in Balbriggan. I enjoyed the hospitality of the Mr. McLeer and his family! Nice site by the way... Regards from Austria, Christoph guest book entry from 17.04.2007 at 18:21:08 to Tony E-mail: niamh.campbell.1@ucdconnect.ie Name: Niamh Campbell ----------------------------------------------- comment: FAO Helen Cox who commented: Hey! Yes I am still writing a lot, how about you? Not sure if you'll see this but i'll check back. guest book entry from 16.04.2007 at 16:53:29 to Tony E-mail: linda@lindacoogan.com Name: Linda Coogan ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hey it was great to play at the trax sessions, one the finest places in dblin to play!! really enjoyed the night, take care Lin Coogan www.myspace.com/lindacoogan guest book entry from 16.04.2007 at 05:08:30 to Tony E-mail: msmull3155@yahoo.ca Name: MIKE SMULLEN ----------------------------------------------- comment: I AM LIVING IN LONDON ONTARIO CANADA FOR THE LAST 25 YEARS, I HEARD ABOUT YOUR SITE FROM A FRIEND EILEEN HEFFERNAN, I PLAYED SOCCER FOR GLEBE NORTH IN THE EARLY 72,73.WITH MARTIN FANNING, DICK DUNNE AND TERRY QUINLAN, HOPE YOU ARE ALL KEEPING WELL. guest book entry from 14.04.2007 at 20:19:06 to Tony E-mail: brenmarry@hotmail.com Name: brendan marry ----------------------------------------------- comment: I love the website some of the things on it are great keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! guest book entry from 14.04.2007 at 20:14:15 to Tony E-mail: brenmarry@hotmail.com Name: brendan marry ----------------------------------------------- comment: I love the website some of the things on it are great keep up the good work ----------------------------------------------- guest book entry from 14.04.2007 at 01:10:19 to Tony E-mail: branob48@gmail.com Name: The Brano ----------------------------------------------- comment: First time on board I will surf regularly very enjoyable, great work, congratulations brings back lots of memories. Best Regards The Brano guest book entry from 14.04.2007 at 00:48:16 to Tony E-mail: xlindagarveyx@hotmail.com Name: Linda Garvey ----------------------------------------------- comment: Another nick name. The Dusty Garvey guest book entry from 14.04.2007 at 00:46:58 to Tony E-mail: xlindagarveyx@hotmail.com Name: Linda Garvey ----------------------------------------------- comment: Another nickname you Do Not have "The Hitler Dowling". Also "The Diddles Martin" A girl.Keep up the good work. guest book entry from 12.04.2007 at 00:24:08 E-mail: sgrimes90@hotmail.com Name: stephen grimes ----------------------------------------------- comment: great website,great to just clance through it now and then loved all the nick names,all characters.big hello to the finky prout out in aus see ya soon our. guest book entry from 11.04.2007 at 13:33:37 E-mail: kirmaz2001@yahoo.co.uk Name: LOUISE TREHARNE (RICHARDS) ----------------------------------------------- comment: I live in a village called Nantyglo in the South Wales Valleys. I am looking for Paul Nolan who I knew as a teenager, when he rode the Tour of Wales (cycling). He and his team mates stayed with my family and then we became pen-friends. Could anybody help me find him. guest book entry from 11.04.2007 at 02:56:44 E-mail: kate.fairley@claremontmckenna.edu Name: Caith mcenaney-fairley ----------------------------------------------- comment: Enjoyed looking at all the recent photo's. Was Kathleen Hammond's maiden name Keirns and did she live at the top of Clonard Street? I believe I remember her parents well. I have recognized many familiar faces:- May, Kathleen and Malachy Byrne, Pam and Owen Colum, Mary McGonigle, Mrs. Richardson(mother of Joy) from Chapel Street and Julia Corry, Joe Curtis, Tommy Geraghty, the retirement party for Mr.McNally, Tommy Caffrey and many more. Everyone looks so well, you need to bottle it and sell it!! Love to start my day by walking the strand and looking at Balbriggan Then and Now Slide Show. Hope the website continues to flourish. Really appreciate all the effort and hard work you put into it. It gives us who are so far away great pleasure. Regards, Caith. guest book entry from 10.04.2007 at 17:12:28 E-mail: collierjo@eircom.net Name: John Collier ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi there, Just a quick note to tell you why there are different colourations in the sea picture on the news page. When you have dips and humps in the sand on the sea bed it causes the tide to act differently causing what looks like a difference in colour. In the darker part the sea is slightly more choppy whereas the deeper bit is more calm making it look brighter. The brightness is due to the sea in that part being more reflective. If you stand at the train station when the tide is in and look at the entrance to the harbour you can see the same effect. It is where it is a little deeper. Hope this helps. Thanks for that john, makes sense. guest book entry from 08.04.2007 at 10:56:08 E-mail: paddy00@arcor.de Name: john hegarty ----------------------------------------------- comment: happy easter to all the b net team and to everyone in balbriggan who knows me. john in germany. ex clonard st. guest book entry from 08.04.2007 at 01:29:08 E-mail: Portofriese@gmx.net Name: Daniel de Carvalho ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi there, I am happy that this site exists. Since I will spend almost 2 months in Balbriggan for a Ryanair training I went into the internet with this BIG question in mind: "Where in Europe is Balbriggan?" And the second phrase on your Homepage was exactly the same! So now I know more. Hopefully I'll meet a lovely town! Looking forward to it and congrats for your website. Oh...and sorry for your beautiful lighthouse...sad story! guest book entry from 07.04.2007 at 11:26:20 E-mail: Tuiteman@yahoo.com Name: Kevin Tuite ----------------------------------------------- comment: We're looking to replace our Drummer - the band, I think you all might know is - Punk Fish Yellow Curtain - Our Drummer "FlatNail" has broken his wrist and we need a replacement for the summer. We've a couple of gigs lined up, so if you are interested get in touch. guest book entry from 07.04.2007 at 02:15:56 E-mail: davidjfleming@hotmail.com Name: DaveFleming ----------------------------------------------- comment: Fab site brings back some great memories keep up the good work guest book entry from 06.04.2007 at 19:54:38 E-mail: prob1858@netzero.net Name: Phyllis Robinson ----------------------------------------------- comment: I have not been to balibriggan, although I have been to Tipperary, and Cork, where I have found relatives. On my next trip I would so love to come to Balbriggan, as my G. Grandfather Robert Bowery, son od Thomas Bowery znd his mother Margaret Doonogan, (not sure of spelling of Margarets last neme.) But I know were connected with St,s, Peters and Pauls church in early 1800,s, Robert was married to Bridget Kiernan, or Kearnan. Would greatly appreciate any information on the Bowery, family, or Kiernan family, or Balibriggan you would be able to send to me. Respectfully Yours, Phyllis Robinson guest book entry from 06.04.2007 at 19:24:16 E-mail: paddy00@arcor.de Name: john hegarty ----------------------------------------------- comment: you are right tony, a few eyesores in our beautiful harbour and isnt the lighthouse just crying out for a coat of paint. imagine how it would look? such a SHAME. keep up the good work. john in germany, ex clonard street. guest book entry from 06.04.2007 at 15:51:40 E-mail: kerrydowson@hotmail.com Name: Kerry Dowson (nee Richards-Scully) ----------------------------------------------- comment: Congratulations Aidan & Lisa. Toni has been keeping us all well informed of the festivities. We understand it was a great day for you both. Well done chaps. Love from all your Scully cousins from Oz. guest book entry from 05.04.2007 at 23:55:36 E-mail: icross@dhr.state.md.us Name: irene corcoran-cross ----------------------------------------------- comment: My sister Bonnie Mai Corcoran-Webb, downloaded a photograph of myself and significant other from this site. got me excited and thought this might be a way to reconnect with school mates and neighbors from the old town of Balbriggan. guest book entry from 05.04.2007 at 18:57:43 E-mail: conor@twostrokeracingsupportersclub.com Name: Conor Lawlor ----------------------------------------------- comment: Summer's here - smelt the first BBQ in Clonard Court last evening ;-) Tony - you were a right muppet on Naked Camera t'other night...it'll take a long time before you can hold you're head high!!! Oh, a Happy Easter to all! guest book entry from 04.04.2007 at 04:21:57 E-mail: head.tomato@gmail.com Name: j.carton ----------------------------------------------- comment: Well i have to say the naked camera trick on Tony was the best ever he was really terrified well done to the "weirdo" and Martin and keep up the great work i love your site john guest book entry from 03.04.2007 at 02:24:57 E-mail: robken@eircom.net Name: Robert Kenny ----------------------------------------------- comment: Big Thanks finally got my sister Eileen Heffernans correct e-mail address in Canada regards Robert Kenny ps love the site guest book entry from 03.04.2007 at 01:05:43 E-mail: scorry@hvc.rr.com Name: Stephen Corry ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hello, I'm trying to find out the street my father was born on in Balbriggan ..he was born at home Feb 10, 1920. He grew up on chapel Street and may have been born there but I believe he was born in another house in town.... guest book entry from 01.04.2007 at 23:47:30 E-mail: T.Richardson@eircom.net Name: T. Richardson ----------------------------------------------- comment: Thanks for the april fool about the lighthouse it wasn't very nice guest book entry from 31.03.2007 at 13:38:06 E-mail: Tuiteman@yahoo.com Name: Kevin Tuite ----------------------------------------------- comment: BBQ time once again. Balbriggan gets some fine summer days but I still feel it lacks something. The potential of the beach alone should be why we're on the map. Move that stinking harbour. Tell Haggis to come home, I miss him. guest book entry from 30.03.2007 at 15:51:52 E-mail: yvette@rosettelettings.co.uk Name: Yvette Turner ----------------------------------------------- comment: My partner's family is from balbriggan and we are trying to find out some more history of the Creighton's. I am interested in the entries you have from Dolores Creighton as they show some of mr partner's, (Ricahrd Creighton)family and would be grateful if you could post this on your website asking her to make contact if possible. Many thanks guest book entry from 30.03.2007 at 11:45:32 E-mail: graceandlar@yahoo.co.uk Name: Grace Morrison ----------------------------------------------- comment: Ho Tony, Think the slide show was great. Nice to see my daughter Lara. Just wondering if there is anyway I could get a copy of Lara's photo off you?? Sad to see the for sale sign both you and Yvonne will be sadly missed from Church Street. You both have been very good neighbours to all our family I know Jim and Tess are sad at your moving. Thank you, Grace Morrison guest book entry from 30.03.2007 at 08:35:12 E-mail: redqueen26@optonline.net Name: Janet Killian ----------------------------------------------- comment: Dearest Aine And Joe! Much congratulations on your newest member of the family! Aine, I hope you are feeling well and not too tired....sorry I haven't been in touch....many things going on all at once! Isn't that always the case????? My love and blessings are with you and all your family....will try and call soon! Happy Easter! Peace and Love Always, Your friend, Janetxoxoxo! guest book entry from 29.03.2007 at 19:55:46 E-mail: garvey.noel@gmail.com Name: Noel Garvey ----------------------------------------------- comment: Im local but really enjoy the site, especially all the photos, keep up the good work, PS another nick name for you. Alan "NALZY" Walsh guest book entry from 29.03.2007 at 15:06:18 E-mail: gortan@mweb.co.za Name: Tanya Rogers ----------------------------------------------- comment: AS my daughter is working as a night packer,in your town I was interested in seeing Balbriggan. We live in South Africa. guest book entry from 29.03.2007 at 12:24:13 E-mail: eoghane@eircom.net Name: Eoghan ----------------------------------------------- comment: Well done to all @ B.Net.Slide show is fantastic.Keep up the good work guest book entry from 28.03.2007 at 06:31:52 E-mail: ahora@oceanfree.net Name: Helen Cox ----------------------------------------------- comment: Think the site is great. Especially love all the photos (fair play to Colin Whelan, you must be a great hoarder...say hi to Liz and the kids for me). If Niamh Campbell from Balbriggan ever checks the guest book, would love to know if she's still writing. guest book entry from 26.03.2007 at 15:21:04 E-mail: rbheffernan@rogers.com Name: Barbara Flynn ----------------------------------------------- comment: Love the St. Patricks Day Parade slide show. very well done! Its great looking for faces that I recognise. Feeling abit homesick!! Barbara Flynn guest book entry from 24.03.2007 at 12:22:32 E-mail: conor--15@hotmail.com Name: conor russell ----------------------------------------------- comment: hello to everyone living in balbriggan!!! balbriggan is d best all my friends and family live here!!!!wow!! guest book entry from 24.03.2007 at 12:18:23 E-mail: conor--15@hotmail.com Name: conor russell ----------------------------------------------- comment: balbriggan is d best especially pinewood!!!!the best kip in ireland!!!!ha ha ha guest book entry from 24.03.2007 at 12:13:16 E-mail: elogal.fika@hotmail.com Name: oihane ----------------------------------------------- comment: hello i,m spanish and in samer i go to balbriggan and balrothery i,m a studient,i live in bilbao spain,balrothery is very beautifuld i,ve got 13 years old the beach of balrothery is beathifuld i love irland guest book entry from 24.03.2007 at 00:03:52 E-mail: www.barrygray81@msn.com Name: meridian ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi the boys from meridian here we would like to advertise for a drummer/songwriter, even though we will miss are drummers song writing skills,songs like forever young and 115 pure class zzzzzzzzzzzz, we need a new one, post back god speed, MERIDIAN guest book entry from 23.03.2007 at 23:56:12 E-mail: stix@hotmail.com Name: stix curtis ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi balbriggan from new zealand, havin a great time over here miss u all especiaally emmitt c,brendan p,alan s,barry s,wally,dotsy,gary b, hope your all havin a good time together, can't wait to enter balbiggan again, peace out stixy b boy. guest book entry from 23.03.2007 at 23:46:52 E-mail: audarcy@oceanfree.net Name: audrey bosonnet ----------------------------------------------- comment: great website good to hear all those old nicknames again!good memories.hello to collie whelan & thanks for all the fab photos taken over the years,especially the 80's... guest book entry from 23.03.2007 at 03:30:11 E-mail: joanne.carroll2@gmail.com Name: Joanne Carroll ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hello from New Zealand! Congratulations to the balbriggan.net on a great slideshow for St.Patrick's day. The photos were brilliant. I enjoyed watching it all the way over here and was great to see my mother Kathleen and Aunt May McKeon photographs were included! It made me a bit homesick! Looked like a great day and I'll be keeping an eye on the website for what I'm missing while I'm away. Thanks! guest book entry from 22.03.2007 at 03:16:33 E-mail: liverpool62003@yahoo.com Name: Ross Mc Mahon ----------------------------------------------- comment: congrats Aine Mac Mathuna agus Joseph on the new baby ,call u soon,from ur bro in New York,luv ya Ross guest book entry from 21.03.2007 at 15:29:42 E-mail: melanie.devine@eaglegl.com Name: Melanie Devine ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi, i'm sorry to geg in on the whole Dave Mustane thing but i have to say he is FANTASTIC. Found a picture of my dad Jack when he played for O'Dwyers for under 21's in 1970, he was only 17, bless, butter wouldn't melt (yeah right) Hello to my cousin Salome in Newcastle and CONGRATS to my cousin Shane Delahan and his wife Susan they had a baby boy in January (i think) and they called him Luke. Gotta go now and do some work!! BYE :) guest book entry from 21.03.2007 at 13:01:04 E-mail: pancho42@hotmail.com Name: Anthony Sloey ----------------------------------------------- comment: Just to say I enjoyed the st Patricks day Parade Slide show good to see the auld town looking good . guest book entry from 20.03.2007 at 09:18:58 E-mail: quazzi@bigpond.com Name: DEREK PURCELL ----------------------------------------------- comment: How good was that? Loved the show. Well done Guy's. guest book entry from 19.03.2007 at 22:55:26 E-mail: jazzbiki@hotmail.com Name: Jasone ----------------------------------------------- comment: I'm going here on summer to a family because I want to learn english. I wanted to see how is Balbriggan like and this is how I discovered this site. I'm from the Basque Country,Spain. guest book entry from 19.03.2007 at 21:52:02 E-mail: da_fano@hotmail.com Name: Jim Fanning ----------------------------------------------- comment: Great site, stick my dad and Grandads name in 'Nicknames' 'Sailor Fanning' guest book entry from 19.03.2007 at 14:09:21 E-mail: shelmish@yahoo.co.uk Name: Michelle ----------------------------------------------- comment: Congratulations on a fantastic slide show of the ST. Patricks day parade however I regret to say that the crowd control on the day was a disgrace just outside the new hotel extension where childeren and adults pushed their way out on to the road just as the parade started and blocked alot of peoples view. Please ask whoever organises this to be as professional as you have been in putting something memorable together. guest book entry from 18.03.2007 at 17:14:50 E-mail: cormacmonaghan@hotmail.com Name: Cormac Monaghan ----------------------------------------------- comment: That is one excellent slide Show! ...kudos to everyone involved in that...well worth the time wating to download. Greetings from Toronto where we are keeping the spirit Irish. Ireland's Ambassador to Canada is Hampton Cove's Declan Kelly -he & his wife Ann will be leading the charge through the cold streets of Toronto today. Hot whiskeys will be the beverage of choice as we try & defrost in the apres-march! Slan & Slainte. guest book entry from 18.03.2007 at 10:49:53 E-mail: e.grant@etoncollege.org.uk Name: Eddie Grant ----------------------------------------------- comment: Watched the paddys day slide show.Made me wish I was there.Hello to all who know me .Be home the 29th.Well done to B.net guest book entry from 15.03.2007 at 21:14:08 E-mail: tishmc@eircom.net Name: Dessie Kenny ----------------------------------------------- comment: I would like my nickname to be entered into the nickname list please it is 'The Jazzer' Thanks Dessie Kenny Craoibhin Park guest book entry from 15.03.2007 at 17:44:33 E-mail: albaerin@blueyonder.co.uk Name: BRIAN FORD ----------------------------------------------- comment: wishing everyone the world over a great st patricks day !especially those in oz . guest book entry from 15.03.2007 at 14:12:58 E-mail: moiraocnnor8@hotmail.com Name: loretta and moira ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi from new york city here for the paddys day and following week to recover. staying with nuala and the johner guildea having a ball. guest book entry from 14.03.2007 at 13:18:18 E-mail: boira_2001@yahoo.es Name: Cristina Cano ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hellow, I'm from Spain. I was there wen I was 15, and now I'm 31, so...too much time. I think there´s one of the most beatiful places in the world, specialy for the people there. All the persons I meet there were realy nice with me. I would like say hellow to Alan Slowy (i don´t know if i writte good his name) and all the other i Know so many years ago. Sorry for my bad english guest book entry from 14.03.2007 at 03:17:50 E-mail: ahprgp@comcast.net Name: Andrea (Mooney)Pfleegor ----------------------------------------------- comment: I was just reading your article of the history of Smyth & Co. My Grandparents and Parents were from Balbriggan. I know both my Grandfathers worked in the hosiery mill and saw the paragraph stating a photo was taken in 1903 of some of the employees. My Father's name was James Mooney and my Mother's Fathers name was Corcoran. My husband and I are visiting Balbriggan for the first time this May. My Aunt currently lives in Balbrigan and we plan to visit with her. We are staying at the Bracken Court Hotel. Where could I go to see and learn more about Smyth & Co. and also see the 1903 photograph? Any info would be very helpful.I currently live in Pennsylvania USA and found your site browsing the internet looking for information on Balbriggan. Kindest regards, Andrea guest book entry from 12.03.2007 at 16:23:54 E-mail: thegolly@gmail.com Name: gary rogers ----------------------------------------------- comment: hello fordie, whats the craic, just logged on to the web site and seen some of your messges. hope yourself and julie are having a class time, drinking loads etc. etc. well take er handy young ford, oh by the way jimmy has a bit of work for julie this weekend, 21st party i think, if shes interested, hee hee, good luck fordie! guest book entry from 09.03.2007 at 16:57:51 E-mail: jayo1971@hotmail.com Name: jayo murphy ----------------------------------------------- comment: just more nicknames the add the lolly the kiby i live in balbriggan mail me if you know me cool site. guest book entry from 07.03.2007 at 21:08:55 E-mail: susanrussillo@yahoo.com Name: susan garvey ----------------------------------------------- comment: love the site well done to all who took part. i,ve lived here all my life its a great ole town. love to hear from all my old mates from school. the tech of course..... keep up the good work guest book entry from 06.03.2007 at 19:41:21 E-mail: vfiupdate@eircom.net Name: John Doherty ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hey Haggis. Mustaine is God. You know it. Barno knows it too. GYAAAAAAAAAAAAATT!!! guest book entry from 06.03.2007 at 19:23:30 E-mail: soulmate@hotmail.com Name: john dotherthy ----------------------------------------------- comment: good to see all those classic nicknames of most of the towns characters, but yous havent got the soulmate dotherthy in their, i'm a well known drummer man' all the woman love mee' cant get enough of the 'soulmate'.... guest book entry from 06.03.2007 at 15:47:15 E-mail: thegolly@gmail.ie Name: gary rogers ----------------------------------------------- comment: whats the craic fordie, hope yourself and julie are having a great time and drinking loads, mind the snakes! all is good here, life is great, happy as a pig in palestine our lad! guest book entry from 06.03.2007 at 06:03:55 E-mail: cwherity@earthlink.net Name: Chris Wherity ----------------------------------------------- comment: I am writing from Seattle, Washington and I found this site via a cycling notice for a race called Jazzer Wherity. Just curious about whomever this was and about the connection to the city. Very cool thanks! Chris guest book entry from 04.03.2007 at 03:58:06 E-mail: bermpbedermps@yahoo.com Name: Setanta ----------------------------------------------- comment: Its a gem alright. I said its a gem alright. I see the bill lad in Oz has put an entry into the guest book. Any scandal in Sydney Bill ? guest book entry from 03.03.2007 at 22:33:58 E-mail: andybowes2006@yahoo.ie Name: Andy Bowes ----------------------------------------------- comment: I was delinghted to see all the very hard work completed on this website to date in relation to this very quickly changing town of ours. My wife Caroline and I arrived to this town twenty five (25) years ago and we have seen some changes here. Thanks for a very enjoyable time looking through this website keep up the good work. Kind Regards Andy Bowes guest book entry from 02.03.2007 at 23:18:26 E-mail: lizlops2002@hotmail.com Name: Arthur (nyacks) McLoughlin ----------------------------------------------- comment: Just a small correction to the nicknames Nyacks not axe mcloughlin. guest book entry from 02.03.2007 at 12:12:57 E-mail: annewhitecullen@hotmail.com Name: anne cullen nee white ----------------------------------------------- comment: great site keep up the good work martin and tony guest book entry from 02.03.2007 at 06:30:27 E-mail: fordie711@yahoo.com Name: paul ford ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi all just back from the beach there,jazus its a hard life..to all at bal.net.the site just keeps getting better and better,keep up the good work..collier ill b home in july so if the barno needs a wing man,im there..once that dave mustaine lovin dotsy aint there..ha ha..haggis,sydney 07 guest book entry from 01.03.2007 at 15:21:20 E-mail: annwhitecullen@hotmail.com Name: Ann Cullen (nee White) ----------------------------------------------- comment: Calling all Balbrigganers born in 1947! I'm organising a joint 60th birthday for anyone like myself, Theresa Corcoran, Brian Lawless, Tony Coyne and Dessie Rooney to name just a few, who will be the grand auld age of 60 this year. There are quite a few of us about so if you are interested please contact me at the above e-mail address. We plan to organise the party for September or October 2007 in the Bracken Court Hotel. Hope to hear from all of you that have reached that ripe old age. Anne guest book entry from 02.03.2007 at 06:30:27 E-mail: fordie711@yahoo.com Name: paul ford ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi all just back from the beach there,jazus its a hard life..to all at bal.net.the site just keeps getting better and better,keep up the good work..collier ill b home in july so if the barno needs a wing man,im there..once that dave mustaine lovin dotsy aint there..ha ha..haggis,sydney 07 guest book entry from 28.02.2007 at 19:18:07 E-mail: kateford@eircom.net Name: catherine ford ----------------------------------------------- comment: Just to say a big Hello to Fordie and Julie in Australia Hello to Nicola and the gang everyone here in Balbriggan say Have a good time away and a big Hello also. guest book entry from 26.02.2007 at 18:47:39 E-mail: trainaj@iol.ie Name: Anne ----------------------------------------------- comment: Well, it does my heart good to see all the NEW YORK bros making contact with balbriggan. net site. Not too long to go now before you are all uncles again. Can you handle the pressure??? Ha ha!! Cheerio guys, Love you all Anne P. xxx guest book entry from 26.02.2007 at 16:03:41 E-mail: dgarvan@gmail.com Name: Dara Garvan ----------------------------------------------- comment: Does..Anyone know what that thing on the roundabout at the church is ment to be??? Its like a cheese grater.... guest book entry from 26.02.2007 at 02:00:57 E-mail: gerryprout@gmail.com Name: Gerry Prout ----------------------------------------------- comment: In Sydney absolutely loving it, only found out about this web site last night over a few pints , don't be afraid if you konw me to send an email enjoy! guest book entry from 24.02.2007 at 14:24:54 E-mail: quinnandpaulene@hotmail.com Name: paulene benton ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi you guys, ye just keep getting better and better with this site.(Lessons to be learned by us all.)I dont get onto the site too often. (as it keeps calling me home). The photo of Mylene and Joy brings back a lot of school and later year memories of Joy ,she was well named as she was such a beautiful person.( Mylene thanks for the great photo) It seems once your from or have visited this town it holds a special place forever in your heart . Who would have thought "Balbriggan". Paulene Benton.Australia guest book entry from 22.02.2007 at 19:12:03 E-mail: melanie.devine@eaglegl.com Name: Melanie Devine ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi, this website is ace. I was looking through some of the pictures and i saw my aunty Mary Daly, she must have only been a nipper in the picture with Margaret Harford (Nee) Delahoyde. Top list of nicknames i love it but i cant believe yiz left out The Flash Dunne!!! gotta go Bye x guest book entry from 21.02.2007 at 00:10:27 E-mail: angadams55@hotmail.com Name: angela adams ----------------------------------------------- comment: hello balbriggan! ha. i lived in balbriggan around 2000. my grandparents were william and anne byrne, as my aunt is anita byrne. ive visited since i was a girl, and i miss it dearly. i havent been back in a couple years, and have lost contact with friends. gary healy at ennises should email me. also hello to mormo cleary. guest book entry from 17.02.2007 at 15:48:52 E-mail: catherinebranagan@yahoo.ie Name: catherine branagan ----------------------------------------------- comment: just looking at all the nicknames, brought me back to the seventies, brilliant keep up the good work guest book entry from 16.02.2007 at 21:01:34 E-mail: bouncemcevoy@yahoo.com Name: Bounce McEvoy ----------------------------------------------- comment: I love to look at the old pictures and read the storys keep up the good work, A few more nick names The Torrie Richardson The Cag Richardson The Bammie Cannon The Bantom Doherty The Cub Fox The Brilla Kelly. guest book entry from 15.02.2007 at 23:00:08 E-mail: iqnilsinger@yahoo.com Name: adrian collier ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi all, The pictures are all great. The nicknames are also cracking me up. I can remember one day down in Bath Road (& heres anoher nickname for ya) & I was talking to the Vulture Barnett. He said that a book should be written about all the characters that have passed through Balbriggan. Fordie, barno is going mad here - Metallica may announce a further date for Summer 2007 - will you & Julie be home? His head is melted. Nothing much to report. Looking forward to being at home this weekend & having a pint in Mac Cormacks. Its a Gem. Adr. guest book entry from 15.02.2007 at 21:47:54 E-mail: Muriel@diginet.ie Name: Mick Fox ----------------------------------------------- comment: Great craic reading the nicknames,my own is Foxy as is the rest of the family except for "The Cub".Good to see a few recognised names popping up. guest book entry from 15.02.2007 at 17:39:24 E-mail: christysuther@yahoo.co.uk Name: Chris ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi I just been reading you list of nick names and I think they are great. Will be in Balbriggan the end of Feb hope to meet some of those people. I will be visiting F.A.D.E where Grace works to meet her pals Martina Baxter and the crew. I can't wait top meet Irene Hayes as she sounds mad and I belive I met her before. See you soon guest book entry from 14.02.2007 at 15:16:17 E-mail: mark.a.casey@gmail.com Name: Mark casey ----------------------------------------------- comment: Probably the community web site on and off the planet!! . . congrats to all involved. Colin, any more photos from The Harbour Inn? Class!!! guest book entry from 13.02.2007 at 16:03:14 E-mail: ajourney@tampabay.rr.com Name: Charlotte L. Downing ----------------------------------------------- comment: I live in Homosassa, Florida, USA. Visited with the wonderful Patrick and Dolores Doyle family in June of 2006 when attending the wedding of their beautiful daughter, Sinead. Patrick Doyle was the most enthusiastic tour guide and gracious host as he introduced us to Balbriggan and surrounding areas! Hope to visit again very soon-the Lord willing. My husband found this site for me while he was browsing the net..... guest book entry from 13.02.2007 at 15:24:15 E-mail: stormygandalf@hotmail.com Name: Martina Axelsson ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi, My name is Martina and im from sweden. i lived in stamullen for three months (oktober-december) last year, and played soccer for the soccerteam Ringcommon Wanderers. I really loved Balbriggan, its a nice town. And im thinking about moving there. Is it easy to get a room for rent? best regards/ martina guest book entry from 13.02.2007 at 11:03:27 E-mail: keith.thompson@twoway-aramex.com Name: keith thompson ----------------------------------------------- comment: just a couple more nicknames you are missing, the pronner harford, the beezer gorman and the nutsie beanim guest book entry from 12.02.2007 at 16:33:03 E-mail: darinajones@hotmail.co.uk Name: darina mcallister ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi to everyone in balbriggan. I loved the website especially all the nicknames, I see you got yours in there Dibs Daly.Been away now for 14 years and am still found of the old place although its changed a lot.If any of my old friends want to drop me an email that would be great.Hope to be back for holidays soon.bye to all. guest book entry from 11.02.2007 at 20:50:57 E-mail: HEFFERNAN.E@HOTMAIL.COM Name: EILEEN HEFFERNAN ----------------------------------------------- comment: NICKNAMES ARE GREAT KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK GREAT SITE. HELLO TO THE KENNY CLAN OF 83 CRAOIBHIN PARK FROM SNOWY CANADA. guest book entry from 10.02.2007 at 22:00:32 E-mail: irishgirl-lisa-marie@freenet.de Name: Lisa-Marie ----------------------------------------------- comment: hey my name is lisa and im from germany i want to move to ireland! does it worth it when i move to balbriggan? nice greetings guest book entry from 09.02.2007 at 21:12:16 E-mail: jacinta.gorman@gmail.com Name: Jacinta Gorman ----------------------------------------------- comment: Wishing all the Bracken boxers the best of luck in Iceland next week, especially Rodge & David guest book entry from 09.02.2007 at 09:54:57 E-mail: robert.smith@superquinn.ie Name: Rob ----------------------------------------------- comment: What a disappointment my sunday morning walk was last week. After negotiating at least 10 dog turds crossing the viaduct I arrived down to the beach to be greeted by the remenants of a number of fires, the place was littered with beer cans and bottles and the local spray painters had marked their territory with graffiti much as the aforementioned dogs had through shitting on the bridge. I was absolutely disgusted to see what is the jewel in Balbriggans crown treated like this!...... Dog walkers do the decent (legal) thing and clean up after your beloved mutts And whoever is responsible for the rest of it, haven't your parents ever advised you not to shit on your own doorstep!. What next ! guest book entry from 08.02.2007 at 23:51:47 E-mail: rocco@gmail.com Name: Rocco ----------------------------------------------- comment: Just thought of a couple of nicknames that are left off the list... The Cooner Whelan The Bo Whelan guest book entry from 08.02.2007 at 20:31:26 E-mail: darinajones@hotmail.co.uk Name: darina mcallister ----------------------------------------------- comment: had a look at the balbriggan website, it brought me back home. been away now 14 years and never forget the good old days in balbriggan.hello to you all especially the Daly family. Anyone remembering me can drop me a line i'd love to hear from you.The town has changed so much since I was there but have the people? guest book entry from 07.02.2007 at 23:58:23 E-mail: JGUILDEA@NYC.RR.COM Name: JOHN GUILDEA ----------------------------------------------- comment: NICK NAMES FROM DERHAM PARK. BERT MULHALL (THOMAS) SKINNER TUITE (GERARD) JAKE ROONEY (JOHN) GISTY MAYPOTHER (CHRISTOPHER) JOHNER GUILDEA (JOHN MYSELF) DITSY REID (DAVID ) CREW ROONEY (DAVID) guest book entry from 07.02.2007 at 23:48:06 E-mail: JGUILDEA@NYC.RR.COM Name: JOHN GUILDEA ----------------------------------------------- comment: NICK NAMES FROM DERHAM PARK. BERT MULHALL (THOMAS) JAKE ROONEY (JOHN) SKINNER TUITE (GERARD) JOHNER GUILDEA (JOHN MYSELF) DITSY REID (DAVID I THINK?) guest book entry from 04.02.2007 at 12:36:48 E-mail: prood@quicknet.nl Name: Paula Cannon ----------------------------------------------- comment: Well said Kevin Ford Balbriggan has lost a great man and Friend in Archie Mcguilvary.We all loved archie. guest book entry from 04.02.2007 at 12:19:59 E-mail: Prood@quicknet.nl Name: Paula Cannon ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi all in Balbriggan and thoses who managed to excape,just joking i love balbriggan and even though i been gone now 20years ,theres no place like home.Oh yes im now living in Holland guest book entry from 03.02.2007 at 23:00:31 E-mail: prob1858@netzero.net Name: Phyllis Robinsoj ----------------------------------------------- comment: My G G Grandparents were from Balbriggan, I have just learned of you from a new friend Margaret, and I surely love your web site. I have printed out your history, and photos, to ad to my family history about the Bowery's. I shall keep your link, and check in frequently and often. Thank you so very much, Phyllis Robinson guest book entry from 03.02.2007 at 00:18:22 E-mail: martagalletti@blu.it Name: marta galletti ----------------------------------------------- comment: I spent several of my summers in balbriggan as a student.the best result to me has'n been the achieved knowldedge of English,but the possibility to learn how to love Ireland and all its beatufiful people. marta(italy) guest book entry from 02.02.2007 at 17:40:35 E-mail: coletteroseconnolly@hotmail.com Name: Mrs Colette Rosario Martina Connolly ----------------------------------------------- comment: I was thrilled to discover this website and have used it as a starting point in my search for the reason why my father was abandoned by both his parents at the age of two in 1922. Already I have had two contacts and feel very grateful to everyone involved. Balbriggan looks a wonderful place and I can't wait to visit it in July this year. guest book entry from 02.02.2007 at 06:57:47 E-mail: Joeylfc@hotmail.com Name: Joey ----------------------------------------------- comment: I want to put my Da's nick name forward for the nick name list. His name is Francis Doherty most people round the town know him as The Doc guest book entry from 01.02.2007 at 19:11:47 E-mail: edwardbranagan@eircom.net Name: Ed (Brano) Branagan ----------------------------------------------- comment: Just saw the list of nicknames, brought back great memories of long ago. Great site keep up the good work. The Brano. guest book entry from 01.02.2007 at 18:15:40 E-mail: ficar@eircom.net Name: P.McGarrigle ----------------------------------------------- comment: Love the list of nicknames just thought you could add my brothers The Dixer Dowling guest book entry from 01.02.2007 at 16:09:33 E-mail: dub925@aol.com Name: Monica Byrne ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi I am Ct. USA I am here since 1958. I used to visit my cousins the Byrnes every summer in the 40ies when i was a kid. I never forgot the beautiful beach we walk to evry day.My cousin was also Monica Byrne she passed away at the age of 16. I still have cousins there. My uncle was Dick (Richard) Byrne and aunt was Kitty Byrne RIP. My cousin May, Helen Fullam Clare, and Kathleen are still there, lost contact with them do you know them. If so tell them their Cousin Monica in the USA said hello. Balbriggan is one wonderful town in Ireland. guest book entry from 01.02.2007 at 10:09:07 E-mail: richardmurray90@yahoo.ie Name: richard murray ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi tony and gang, lovely work that you's are doing, keep up the good work in 2007.i spend hrs looking through your Website, great stuff.richard murray. kilbarrack dublin 05 guest book entry from 30.01.2007 at 22:55:59 E-mail: fsull76@gmail.com Name: Fiachra Sullivan ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi folks, what about the gonnie and the bonzer...or the gunchie....big shout out to beads...it's been too long buddy! keep it real, is pete coldren still living in the town does anyone know? guest book entry from 30.01.2007 at 16:27:12 E-mail: joeemcgrath@aol.com Name: Joe McGrath ----------------------------------------------- comment: I live in Aberdeen now though my mother was from Co Kildare and father from Belfast. I am looking for a pleasent base for a few days looking up relatives. guest book entry from 29.01.2007 at 07:43:32 E-mail: klamshed@netyp.com.au Name: Kathleen (Whittaker) Lamshed ----------------------------------------------- comment: In Australia, Port Hughes South Australia, my decendants lived in Balbriggan and left for Winsonsin USA during the Potatoe Fam. We visited your country 4 years ago this month for just one day in Balbriggan, and found the original home of William Whittaker. guest book entry from 28.01.2007 at 14:39:25 E-mail: paulbeadmarry@hotbeads.com Name: paul "Beads"Marry ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi All,Cheers on the nickname part,what a hoot.I'd just like to include my own one"beads",I have gotten use to it,Does any one have any idea when the pop in is re-opening?Also can The teacher of irish dancing Nancy Winters contact me please,just about Enrolment for summer 07 Thank you > Paul. guest book entry from 28.01.2007 at 13:57:06 E-mail: susi.born@online.de Name: Susi from Paderborn ----------------------------------------------- comment: A loving a greeting from Paderborn I would like to leave gladly here to you. I am by a good friend (John Hagarty) here in Germany already a great many years live on your protruding side come. It wanted to show me once, of where it ago comes. I am a giant fan of Ireland, but unfortunately was not I ever there. Perhaps I will nevertheless again create it to carry this wonderful country to attendance and many impressions forward. I wish you all dear and property and remain Yours sincerely Their Susi from Germany (Paderborn) guest book entry from 27.01.2007 at 01:15:41 E-mail: rbheffernan@rogers.com Name: Barbara Flynn ----------------------------------------------- comment: Love the website! Did all my growing up and partying in Balbriggan. I am now living in London, Ontario, Canada. My very good friend Sandra Wobbley)told me about the site and I've been laughing my head off at the nicknames but the best name must be that of Aidan Brennan (r.i.p) "The stuffer". He is missed. To anyone that knows me ,see you in the summer! Babs guest book entry from 25.01.2007 at 02:28:32 E-mail: itsmylife561@yahoo.com Name: antidote ----------------------------------------------- comment: say hello to my good frends dee and nip,hopefully i can come back and see u boys in 2008 cant wait to go on the prowl miss you all antidote guest book entry from 24.01.2007 at 22:10:59 E-mail: iqnilsinger@yahoo.com Name: adriancollier ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hows things!! The Sewage Daily??!! Where did that one come from Fordie? Also congratulations are due to Brian 'Titch' Gavin & his wife Sinead (nee Mc Auley) who had a baby boy last week , Seamus. All are well & looking forward to travellin to the Brig tomorrow to see them. Also want to say a big hello to Dotsy boy who recently went to England to terrorise rural locals when he went over to meet Dave Mustaine of Megadeth fan - both of them hanging around in Dave Gilmours house. Dotsy had a Porsche 911 on the day, the streets of the Brig were not safe - don't care what any of yis say its a Gem! Hope all are well!! Adr. guest book entry from 24.01.2007 at 16:43:59 E-mail: annmarquette@mindspring.com Name: Ann Marquette ----------------------------------------------- comment: I lived in Balbriggan from 1977 to 1990 when i returned to live in the US. I still communcate with my wonderful friends in Balbriggan and other areas of Ireland. Some friends in Balbriggan told me to check out this site. guest book entry from 24.01.2007 at 13:48:16 E-mail: fredguildea@hotmail.co.uk Name: Fred Guildea ----------------------------------------------- comment: I now live in Germany, Just discovered the web site and love it! Went from Balbriggan to Blackrock to England and have been in Germany since 1977 guest book entry from 24.01.2007 at 01:32:45 E-mail: hornfan0912@gmail.com Name: sean caggiano ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hey, im orla caseys son living in the usa and im trying to find my cousins the caseys and if you see this plz tell any of the caseys to email me guest book entry from 23.01.2007 at 17:16:48 E-mail: marian.colins@hotmail.com Name: Marian ----------------------------------------------- comment: Just remembered another couple THE MILKY MULLEN THE SKINNER CONNELLY THE TWIGGY COLLINS (woman) guest book entry from 23.01.2007 at 17:06:14 E-mail: marian.colins@hotmail.com Name: Marian ----------------------------------------------- comment: Another few names for the list THE NICKO (GERALD ) HOGAN THE WEENCHIE (PAUL ) DELAHAN THE DAWNS (MARTIN ) DONNELLY THE( MAGILLA) GERARD MC GILVERY. THE BOOTS (ANTHONY) GRANT THE (GAFFER) JAMES LYNCH guest
book entry from 21.01.2007 at 00:30:31 guest book entry from 18.01.2007 at 16:44:46 E-mail: aaronguildea@hotmail.com Name: Aaron Guildea ----------------------------------------------- comment: Balbriggan is alrite its not d best place 2 live its so boarnin but i like. guest book entry from 18.01.2007 at 16:10:50 E-mail: thegeorgenator@gmail.com Name: Gordon E Sambrooks ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi would anybody be interested in settign an arts and crafts club? Knitting, crocheting, painting et`? if so please email me at above address. Love the site lads. Rgds, Gordo guest book entry from 17.01.2007 at 15:23:0 E-mail: guildea02@eircom.net Name: trish ----------------------------------------------- comment: Just a few more nicknames to add to your list: The Willow Wilson. The Cyrler Guildea. The Scut Carrol. The Mino Carrol. The Tizzy Whitehouse. The Lep Cannon. guest book entry from 16.01.2007 at 02:58:22 E-mail: pardsy2758@aol.com Name: pardsy ----------------------------------------------- comment: great site lads,still in flits laughing at the,clasic nicknames,here are a few more,that came to mind.the nedser.the moses ryan,tucker flood,bully,wam,wadge,wobbles,JH,doolagh clark.ferret tolan,banjo patterson,the cub fox,shayme,the o kearns,raydar,the mousey,the mossy,jigie.enjoy guest book entry from 16.01.2007 at 02:12:48 E-mail: fordie711@yahoo.com Name: fordie ----------------------------------------------- comment: hi all just came up with some more names,what about the sewage daily, finch mckeown,the bangers langan,the frits,the jemmer,the teeo,the lukie,the sewage is my favorite guest book entry from 15.01.2007 at 20:05:57 E-mail: andrewgrafton1@hotmail.com Name: Andrew Grafton ----------------------------------------------- comment: Id like to thank Brian Howley for putting a little paragraph on me ... Cheers mate!!! guest book entry from 14.01.2007 at 13:27:29 E-mail: aidanwhelan@indigo.ie Name: Aidan Whelan ----------------------------------------------- comment: Wonderful work on the nick names, I love it. here is some other ones to add - johnny Doran- Jazzy, tony Richards aks "the rat". couple of mates of mine and of course my own nickname the turd..keep up the great work..balbriggan rules. Aido. guest book entry from 13.01.2007 at 10:52:02 E-mail: chiaragecele@yahoo.it Name: CHIARA GECELE ----------------------------------------------- comment: An Italian young Lady with an Irish heart. I live near Venice at the moment but used to live in Dublin with Irish ex-fiancè. I know everything's Irish by heart; you're great people. Lovely website, I really appreciated texts and documents. Cheers. Chiara guest book entry from 12.01.2007 at 21:05:15 E-mail: gracerob@hotmail.com Name: Grace ----------------------------------------------- comment: Da brigg is the best place 2 b especially d beach or the canal on a friday or saturday nit! They shud not shut down john ds! Cheap dirnk all round!! guest
book entry from 12.01.2007 at 18:18:12 guest book entry from 12.01.2007 at 04:27:08 E-mail: fordie711@yahoo.com Name: paul "the haggis"ford ----------------------------------------------- comment: g'day all at balbriggan.net..the nik name segment has me in tatters laughing,all is good down here in sunny sydney..good to hear from the collier"always running a muck m8".i dont think ive seen the good auld pronners name or martin trout browne the butcher himself,or the yogi davis..all good friends of mine. brian jock ford has'nt got a mention,either has my own..the haggis..any way hav to fly as ive some beachtime left b4 i go back to work..slan go feoil...haggis&julie on tour guest book entry from 12.01.2007 at 01:26:07 E-mail: sandraharford@eircom.net Name: sandra mcgrath ----------------------------------------------- comment: What a giggle reading the nicknames list (mine included) could be a record breaker. Keep up the good work lads, a great site indeed. aka The Wobbley!!! guest book entry from 11.01.2007 at 21:18:30 E-mail: iqnilsinger@yahoo.com Name: adrian collier ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hows things all? I've spent the last half an hour picking myself off the floor, in bits laughing at all the nicknames. There is nowhere like Balbriggan. Good to see the Costy lad home for New Years from America. Fordie hope you're still running amuck in Australia! I was in the Brig today, it was freezing - but its a gem! Adr. guest book entry from 11.01.2007 at 17:47:39 E-mail: stephen.delaney@mailm.hse.ie Name: Stephen Delaney ----------------------------------------------- comment: Just a reminder for the up and coming Jazz classes. They will roll shortly at the Cricket Club. A member from the class of 87' will be hosting the Guinness Jazz festival...check it out..www.corkjazzfestival.com.... guest book entry from 11.01.2007 at 09:37:18 E-mail: EFRENCA@ono.com Name: Efren Calatrava Barrio ----------------------------------------------- comment: I was in your town years ago when i was 13 and 14 years old. Congratulations for your site. Efren guest book entry from 10.01.2007 at 17:57:01 E-mail: dipzy1987@yahoo.ie Name: debbie whelan ----------------------------------------------- comment: my good friend jean mcGreevy's nickname is MELLON and she's a female. you can add her to your list if i think of anymore i will keep you posted. guest book entry from 10.01.2007 at 16:20:38 E-mail: gafferz06@hotmail.com Name: teresa ----------------------------------------------- comment: alrite i love balbriggan.. all my friends are here and all my family.. i love everything bout it ... xx guest book entry from 09.01.2007 at 22:14:51 E-mail: niamhocarroll_7@hotmail.com Name: Niamh Barlow ----------------------------------------------- comment: another couple of nicknames both related to me if you wish to add them The Flash Dunne - Francis Dunne The Bruno Harper - Brian Harper ----------------------------------------------- guest book entry from 09.01.2007 at 20:48:34 E-mail: jigoe@hotmail.co.uk Name: micheal cannon ----------------------------------------------- comment: hey to all my friends in balbriggan from mikey cannon guest book entry from 09.01.2007 at 12:06:17 E-mail: vjmajembe@wp.pl Name: sandy woods ----------------------------------------------- comment: from donabate originally.fond memories of the town.haven't been there in several year's.attended community college back around early '90's.so a big hello to anyone who remembers me.all the best guest book entry from 09.01.2007 at 00:00:26 E-mail: icross@dhr.state.md.us Name: Irene Corcoran (Cross) ----------------------------------------------- comment: just returned from a holiday visit to Balbriggan. Usually go over yearly for family reunion. Home base Craobhin Park or as it was originally called Hyde Park. I live in Maryland and am a social worker. Wondered if there were any folk from Balbriggan (old town) with an interest in our colorful history (ancient Celt/Druid) sites etc., living in this area. It would be nice to chat. I was very happy when I was given this site location, by my sister Bonnie who lives in London. peace and Blessings to you all in 2007 and beyond. Irene Cross guest book entry from 07.01.2007 at 23:00:54 E-mail: mc1152@sbcglobal.net Name: M.Catherine Conniff ----------------------------------------------- comment: I love your site! I live in Chicago,IL. My good friend Eileen Healy has cousins there, Tony & Yvonne. I hope I can visit one day soon. guest book entry from 05.01.2007 at 23:33:48 E-mail: ben.pyne@gmail.com Name: Anthony Pyne ----------------------------------------------- comment: Thanks martin! Happy New year. great website. guest book entry from 05.01.2007 at 13:14:18 E-mail: donnbea@msn.com Name: Bea Goodrow ----------------------------------------------- comment: I am in Massacheusetts, USA. I will be visiting Babriggan im June and I and two other women are planning on staying at the Bracken Court Hotel. Love the website guest book entry from 04.01.2007 at 04:53:21 E-mail: mandncoote@cox.net Name: Malcolm Coote ----------------------------------------------- comment: I'm trying to trace the family history and part was played out in Balbriggan. guest book entry from 04.01.2007 at 02:02:42 E-mail: snowmanralphstone@hotmail.com Name: Ralph ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi to everyone. I love the website. I used to live in Balbriggan about 15 years ago. It has changed a lot now :-) I actually came on here to try and contact an old friend who would have been well known in Balbriggan. Her name is Marie Kilcline, I would love to speak to her again, anyone with a contact number or email please contact me. Marie if you read this, get in touch for old times sake, regards Ralph. guest book entry from 04.01.2007 at 04:53:21 E-mail: mandncoote@cox.net Name: Malcolm Coote ----------------------------------------------- comment: I'm trying to trace the family history and part was played out in Balbriggan. guest book entry from 04.01.2007 at 02:02:42 E-mail: snowmanralphstone@hotmail.com Name: Ralph ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi to everyone. I love the website. I used to live in Balbriggan about 15 years ago. It has changed a lot now :-) I actually came on here to try and contact an old friend who would have been well known in Balbriggan. Her name is Marie Kilcline, I would love to speak to her again, anyone with a contact number or email please contact me. Marie if you read this, get in touch for old times sake, regards Ralph. guest book entry from 03.01.2007 at 22:35:14 E-mail: aj_carroll@hotmail.com Name: Andrea Carroll ----------------------------------------------- comment: Hi I am living in Scotland at the moment but am Australian. I have stumbled along your little site looking for my ancestors whom are from Balbriggan! I have learnt alot about the area from here and thank you for creating this small space of heaven. I will have to visit this wonderful place soon. Cheers! Andrea guest book entry from 02.01.2007 at 20:17:28 E-mail: d.stovell@ntlworld.com Name: deborah stovell ----------------------------------------------- comment: to jack benton just looking at the fab photos.can you tell me in the section of six of the best 1950s photos .what was the first name of diddler macinerney as my cousins lil hughes think he might be my grandfather frank macinerneys cousin also the girl in the front row called angela looks very much like my mother.i'd be very grateful for any info love deborah guest book entry from 02.01.2007 at 19:37:09 E-mail: d.stovell1@ntlworld.com Name: deborah stovell ----------------------------------------------- comment: i am the daughter of angela mcinerney.she was born in balbriggan and brought up in skerries with her mothers family the shanley's.i come every year.my uncle (joe mac ) died last christmas eve.if any one has any early photos of them both it would be lovely to see them. xx guest book entry from 02.01.2007 at 02:55:57 E-mail: jasonrichardson@campus.ie Name: Jason Richardson (Ralph and Anne) ----------------------------------------------- comment: There is no place like HOME. I am currently attending college in America called Bethel College in Indiana. I have to admit I love everything about it and I am on a football scholarship which I also love. It has always been a dream for me to go to American and it wouldn’t have come true if it wasn’t for the great people that live and work in Balbriggan. I would like to thank; all the boys I grew up playing football with on the balbriggan sweets the best times, all the football managers that have coached me at Balbriggan F.C and all my teachers I have had over the years at St Teresa’s primary school and Balbriggan Community College. Balbriggan is such a great place full of great people so thanks to everybody that has helped me along the way. Oh the balbriggan website is Great……keep up the good work. Jason Richardson. guest book entry from 01.01.2007 at 00:46:29 E-mail: kimmnmag@adelphia.net Name: Kimm Vydareny ----------------------------------------------- comment: Queensbury,NY USA The liquor store here that I frequent is owned by Margaret.She came to America a long time ago.She has a friend visiting here from Balbriggan.Jim was in the store and he was telling me about Ireland and gave this website to me to check out
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