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Nostalgia Etiquette Tips, Facebook Edition | The Ancestral Archaeologist
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Digging beyond the census entries. Larr; Yes, We Want That. And It’s OK. A Duffy’s Cut Funeral. Nostalgia Etiquette Tips, Facebook Edition. July 23, 2015. My stock photo for these situations. Do you participate in nostalgic social media groups? Specifically, I mean the kind of Facebook group that’s titled something like You Know You’re From etc., wherein people share photos and memories of a hometown or alma mater. Consider that real people really still live in your old hometown and might be reading this...
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Despised and Dying: The Irishmen of Duffy’s Cut | The Ancestral Archaeologist
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Digging beyond the census entries. Larr; NewsClips: Mrs. Roche’s 90th (And Why We Love Newspapers). Despised and Dying: The Irishmen of Duffy’s Cut. August 17, 2010. In the newsbag yesterday came a striking update on what I can only regard as the cautionary tale of Duffy’s Cut. The quote is from The Ghosts of Duffy’s Cut. The book’s meticulous evidence tells a gripping and awful story. Young, strong and dirt-poor, the Irishmen did what newcomers to America always do: the jobs nobody else wants&...Four of...
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Yes, We Want That. And It’s OK. | The Ancestral Archaeologist
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Digging beyond the census entries. Larr; Summer News: Quick Hits. Nostalgia Etiquette Tips, Facebook Edition. Yes, We Want That. And It’s OK. July 28, 2015. Don’t be shy! Upcoming changes to the Arizona State Library Genealogy Collection. Are a sobering reminder that nothing’s a sure thing for research collections. If genealogy and local history enthusiasts make their case to the public and to their elected government, and actually succeed in gaining a far smaller amount of public bucks for THEIR passion...
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Stories to Tell (And Save) | The Ancestral Archaeologist
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Digging beyond the census entries. Larr; A Duffy’s Cut Funeral. Walking Through Hudson County History. Stories to Tell (And Save). May 25, 2015. Today the AP reported on how one long-forgotten casualty of World War II. Had finally been rediscovered and inscribed upon his hometown’s memorial. I’m glad to read those stories, where neglect ends in recognition. The Library of Congress’ Veterans History Project. Is a national initiative to collect and preserve first-hand accounts from veterans. Fill in your d...
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Summer News: Quick Hits | The Ancestral Archaeologist
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Digging beyond the census entries. Yes, We Want That. And It’s OK. Summer News: Quick Hits. July 29, 2015. Oh sure, I gather information intending to share Deep Thoughts about it. But especially around this time of year, I look at my files and think, “Maybe it’s better to just get the links out there and hit the beach.”. So, um, here you go. In case you missed it: This is hands down the best obituary you will ever read. Here is a little more about the story behind the story. August 5, 2015 at 10:07 am.
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News and Information From The Heart of Tipperary. Real feel: 17°C. Wind speed: 3 m/s S. New Book Launch – Memoirs of a Small Town Solicitor. Are delighted to assist Mr Christopher Kavanagh, of the Sue Ryder Homes, to launch his third book entitled: “Memoirs of a Small Town Solicitor”. The launch will take place in Thurles Library. Situated in the Source Arts Centre building, Cathedral Street, Thurles, on Tuesday May 24th. Beginning sharp 6.30pm. The book is lavishly illustrated with some 30 colour photog...
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News and Information From The Heart of Tipperary. Real feel: 17°C. Wind speed: 3 m/s S. Seventy Jobs Lost in Tipperary Town. In excess of some 70 jobs were lost in the town of Tipperary this morning with the regrettable closure of a mushroom growing facility. McDonald Mushrooms closed today with its Managing Director blaming job losses on the recent Brexit vote. In the past McDonald Mushrooms produced over 1.58 million kilos in weight. August 31st, 2016 Category: Community News,. Possible annual financia...
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Cinema | Thurles Information
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News and Information From The Heart of Tipperary. Real feel: 17°C. Wind speed: 3 m/s S. Irish Broadcaster George Hook Visits Thurles. Well known and popular Irish broadcaster, journalist and rugby union pundit Mr George Hook visited Thurles yesterday. During his visit to StakeFest. L-R pictured here above). Are Colin O’Shaughnessy, Mary Telford, Larry Moloney, George Hook, Eddie Smyth, Shane Moloney, Barry Cagney, Christina Telford. August 4th, 2015 Category: Cinema,. Night, December 18th,. 8221; tells t...
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News and Information From The Heart of Tipperary. Real feel: 17°C. Wind speed: 3 m/s S. Thurles Garda Station – Open Day For Secondary Schools. Thurles Garda Station Open Day for Secondary Schools – Wednesday 7th September 2016 – Time: 9.30am to 4.00pm. Serving Thurles Garda Officer Annette Connolly reports:. Following on from their extremely successful Public Open Day last September (2015). Solely a Thurles Gardaí organised event; off-duty officers of all ranks will be making themselves available at Thu...
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