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The Memoirs of Thomas Francis
My father, Thomas Francis, was born in 1901. He lived his entire life on a farm situated in the townland of Muckinish West between Ballyvaughan and Bell Harbour in the Burren region of County Clare. He died in 1991. He left a copybook containing his memoirs. The following extract was written July, 1989. P.J.…
ContinueAdded by P.J. Francis on December 19, 2015 at 3:00pm — 5 Comments
Irish Dance Halls Gone, But the Marriages and Music Live On
The number if married couples in Ireland who met in dance halls is considerable. That is particularly true of people who were married in the '60s and '70s. At that time, dancing was Ireland’s most popular pastime among young people. It was not confined to youth, as many people, including married couples, enjoyed the music,…
Added by P.J. Francis on December 13, 2015 at 4:00pm — 3 Comments
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