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Memories!

Posted on December 1, 2013 by irishroverpei

This old black and white photo was taken in 1959 outside my home on Glencairn Street in Belfast. My father is partly out of the picture on the left. John aged about seven and Noel aged eleven behind him I … Continue reading →

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Little known History of WW 2

Posted on November 26, 2013 by irishroverpei

There are many great stories about the Second World War, but how many include the Republic of Ireland??The answer to that question is almost none. Yet Ireland played a very crucial and important role, de Valera guided his nation through … Continue reading →

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Bygone Days

Posted on November 18, 2013 by irishroverpei

Perhaps it is the depressing feeling of a Monday morning that is making me feel a little sad today. No reason to really, after all every day for me is a weekend day!! I think it has something to do … Continue reading →

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No Room at the Inn

Posted on November 16, 2013 by irishroverpei

Having moved into our new home we set about clearing the garage floor to make room for my soon to arrive Mini Cooper convertible. However, in the mean time, Linda’s motorcycle collection grew to two bikes. Two bikes take up … Continue reading →

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We Will Remember those who went down to the sea in ships

Posted on November 11, 2013 by irishroverpei

I just came across this interesting naval version of the poem “In Flanders Fields” it is certainly worth sharing on this special day. IN WATERS DEEP In ocean wastes no poppies blow, No crosses stand in ordered row, There young … Continue reading →

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Which Side Officer???

Posted on November 9, 2013 by irishroverpei

The French policeman stops this car and asks the Submariner if he has been drinking. With great difficulty, he admits that he has been drinking all day, that his daughter got married in the morning to a Frenchman, and that … Continue reading →

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HMS Cockade

Posted on October 30, 2013 by irishroverpei

Over the last few weeks I have received many visits to my web page/blog about HMS Cockade. I have decide to re-post several photos from my Cockade days that some of you may remember of the ship or maybe recognize … Continue reading →

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