Old Drogheda
Society
Articles range from topics of
contemporary national interest - like Dr. Brian Hanley's important paper on how
the First World War is remembered in Ireland - to local memories of Drogheda
ships by Tom Winters. Séamus Bellew of the Louth Archaeological Society
contributes a detailed study of the heraldry involved in the building of St.
Peter's RC church in West St.; the indefatigable John McCullen has a
fascinating piece on the Big Houses along the Nanny Water and their connections
with the political life of Drogheda; Eddie Fleming tells of the altar that
migrated from Drogheda to Kentstown; Liam Reilly comes up with some more
biographies of famous Droghedeans of the past; Labour historian Frank Gallagher
has two eye-opening articles on social conditions in Drogheda in 1918 and the
"Red Flag Revolt" in the town in 1919, and Seán Corcoran looks at the
Dead of Drogheda in WW1.
The late Thomas Flynn
remembers growing up in Boyne Terrace, along the Chord Rd in the 1920s and 30s;
Audrey Smith brings us up to date with her researches on female crime and
punishment in Drogheda in the 19th century; Brendan Matthews tells the story of
Kate the Navvy and Ted Greene comes up with an account of an hilarious April
Fool's prank.
The Old Drogheda Society
bookstall will be open on the night selling a wide range of books of local
interest which make ideal Christmas presents especially for friends and loved
ones living overseas. Everyone welcome.
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