I was too young to remember the start of the Second World War but as a young child one of the things I remember during the war the newspapers. On each newspaper there was always a map, and on each map there were arrows representing the Axis Powers and the Allies. At the time I … Read more
“Don’t forget your music bag, Winifred.” Mother called as she came down the front steps waving the multi-colored canvas bag in my direction. Today was my piano lesson with Mrs. Burton. I would have liked to forget, but I never could. My Tuesday piano lesson hung heavily over my head each and every week Every … Read more
My granny was talking to me about walking to school when she grew up in the 1930’s. She walked 3miles to school everyday bare footed on the summer time, with 2-3 sods of turf in her hands. She was accompanied by her two brothers and her sister who were also bare footed carrying, sods of … Read more
Back in 1979 most people in her neighbourhood did not go away very much. So when she went to a summer camp for 5 nights to Ballina, Co Donegal, it was very unusual. At the camp they stayed in church halls and they had regular trips to the beach where they played many sports such … Read more
My grandad’s name is Michael Smith, he is 85 years old and has lived through many historical events such as World War II and the Troubles in Northern Ireland. He has lived in Kanturk, Co. Cork for all of his 85 years. I asked him about his experiences during World War II in Ireland. This … Read more