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February 17th 2024
12:03:48 PM
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Michael John Patrick Wilson

How did you find this website?  

I\'m following the history of Ireland

Where are you from?  

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Hello there.  Would you be able to provide a list of the names of the (16?) IRA volunteers who took over the Broadway Cinema on 24 April 1943? Or at the least, point me in the right direction for more research. 

‘24 April 1943– The IRA, including Hugh McAteer, took over the Falls Road Broadway cinema in Belfast, and whilst holding its staff at gunpoint, forced the cinemas audience to take part in a commemoration of the Easter Rising. A Proclamation of the 1916 Easter Rising was read out to the audience along with the IRA Army Council\'s annual statement, which included a denouncement of the American military presence in Northern Ireland as an \"..invasion of our rights...\" and warned that US troops could expect to be targeted in any \"..resumption of hostilities between the Irish Republic [as invested in the IRA] and Great Britain.\"

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September 19th 2023
11:56:38 PM
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William

Where are you from?  

Canada

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All the talk of ethnic cleansing and the disgust of people being burned and murdered in Churches centuries ago. Yet no mention that Irish Republicans did this to Protestants in the 1970s and 1980s. Darkley and Tullyvallen.

   
July 16th 2022
09:52:40 PM
What is your name?  

Jem

How did you find this website?  

Research into the United Irishmen

Where are you from?  

Northumberland, England

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Sincerely enjoyed the resources provided hre; have found them invaluable for my current research into the United Irishmen and the rebellion of 1798!

   
March 9th 2022
12:24:29 AM
What is your name?  

Kathleen Crawford

How did you find this website?  

Just searching

Where are you from?  

Richmond, Virginia, USA

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I just found this information today, 08 March 2022. I would like to know who I may contact regarding ancestors buried at Carmavy Cemetery. My 3x great grandparents, Robert Crawford and Jane Gray Crawford, are buried there. There is a picture of the headstone but is not clear enough to read all the names listed. Who might I be able to reach out to for assistance with this?
Thank you.

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December 11th 2021
09:14:36 PM
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Theresa mc Corry / Rathbone

How did you find this website?  

A friend

Where are you from?  

Belfast

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Was so sorry to hear of Joes passing ..he has done so much work on our history
He will not be forgotten God bless you Joe Rest in eternal Pearce
Prayers for Ann and the family
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December 10th 2021
07:42:45 AM
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Deirdre Brennan

Where are you from?  

Belfast

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So very sorry to hear of Joe\'s passing..my thoughts are with his family at this sad time..a true gentleman and a great loss to us all.
Sleep well Joe

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October 21st 2021
01:04:50 AM
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Mary Kathryn

How did you find this website?  

Genealogy search for Irish family Graham

Where are you from?  

United States

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I loved reading your family story. I have an ancestor Elizabeth Graham born about 1840 in Ireland. That is all the information I have for her until 1871 census of Kings County, New Brunswick, Canada.
She married Esau Mullett from England and they had 10 children. I just wish I could find records for her.

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January 10th 2021
03:06:58 PM
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Michaela Carty

Where are you from?  

Belfast

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Joe and his son Sean video my wedding back in 1998 and made everyone feel relaxed and so professional but friendly at the same time 6

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January 6th 2021
04:15:35 AM
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Dorothea L. Rourke O\'Regan nee Maguire and Doherty

How did you find this website?  

googling about Belfast in the 1950\'s

Where are you from?  

Massachusetts USA

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My maternal grandfather was Robert James Maguire of Milton Street Belfast my maternal grandmother was Sarah Wilhelmina Doherty whose sister resided at 14 Weir St Belfast (and possibly my grandmother had lived there also) My grandparents were married in Belfast, left to go to Canada and then arrived in Lowell, MA I visited Belfast in 2017 and in inquiring about Milton Street and Weir Street I was told that the area of Belfast in which those had been, had been reconstructed and were no longer there. Does anyone know the name of the current area where those streets had been? I plan on revisiting Belfast as soon as possible and would love to go to those areas. Thank you! Most sincerely, Dorothea

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January 6th 2021
04:08:04 AM
What is your name?  

Dorothea L. Rourke O\'Regan nee Maguire & Doherty on my mother\'s side

How did you find this website?  

googling information about Belfast

Where are you from?  

Massachusetts USA

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My maternal grandmother\'s maiden name was Sarah Wilhellmina Doherty at least 1 of her sisters in the 1950\'s lived at 14 Weir Street Belfast, because I remember helping my \"gramma\" mail packages to that address. I understand that the area where Weir St was located has been totally revamped this I was told in 2017 when I visited Belfast Does anyone know where Weir street was and what is the current new area or street area names? I will be returning to Belfast as soon as possible and I would like to visit the area Thank you!

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November 27th 2020
03:26:17 PM
What is your name?  

Catherine StavrakS

How did you find this website?  

I looked up any history about the Graham’s in or around Antrim

Where are you from?  

I live in Massachusetts, originally in NYC.

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I loved your history of the Grahams in Northern Ireland. My gg grandfather (Patrick Graham) was married at St. Joseph’s parish in Glen Navy. He was an inn keeper there but had to leave with his family due to conflicts with the Orange Men. I have wondered how and why a Graham could have been a staunch Catholic. Your history fills in some of the gap. I also wonder how I can research this Graham family... The general ancestry websites have little to offer on the Scots in Northern Ireland. Money wasted already! Any guidance would be appreciated! Thanks, Catherine S.

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July 10th 2020
03:09:48 PM
What is your name?  

Feargal McCann

How did you find this website?  

Google search for The Pound Loney

Where are you from?  

Belfast

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Fantastic resource for anyone interested in Belfast and indeed Irish history. Excellent work!!

   
April 21st 2020
02:10:50 AM
What is your name?  

Kenneth James Graham

How did you find this website?  

Typed maharg in Google and clicked

Where are you from?  

Ohio

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Loved reading such detailed history of your family.

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April 2nd 2020
07:59:02 PM
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Hugh Mc Anoy

How did you find this website?  

Mother

Where are you from?  

Belfast

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Loved reading magazine growing up.I remembermy mother showed me a copy with a photo, she believed to be a photo of her father.James \"cock\" mcDonnell.

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October 21st 2019
05:34:23 PM
What is your name?  

Shauna Willoughby

How did you find this website?  

Search engine - looking for photos of old Belfast prior to 1942.

Where are you from?  

Alberta, Canada

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Just found your website today! My mother was born in Belfast in 1924, and worked in the linen factory (before WWII). She was born at 30 Boundary Street, as was her mother before her. I would love to find photos of Boundary Street and other areas she frequented (prior to 1942).

Thank you for your part in preserving the History of Belfast!

   
August 5th 2019
11:34:48 PM
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Jennifer Beggs

How did you find this website?  

Researching my Graham ancestors

Where are you from?  

Australia

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Love revisiting your site Joe! My 4xgreat-grandmother was Jane (Jenny) Graham from Glenwhirry, who married William Beggs. She was born 1802, and died in January 1872. Of their known 9 children, most came to Australia, including my 3xgreat-grandparents James Beggs and Helena McAuley. Jenny Graham and William lived their entire lives around Ballygelly... her death certificate notes Glenwhirry, and she rests in Ballymena. Still searching for her birthplace and parents.

Jennie

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July 30th 2019
09:15:42 PM
What is your name?  

Ann Crookshanks nee Rooney

How did you find this website?  

been following now quite a few years

Where are you from?  

Belfast

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Joe I love everything on your website Belfast born came from Little Patrick Street better know as little Italy left in 1973 came here to Canada you can take the people out of Belfast but you can\'t take Belfast out of the people.

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April 22nd 2019
09:51:14 PM
What is your name?  

Sophie Hope

Where are you from?  

Antrim town Northern Ireland

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My granda used to talk about about James jemmy Hope telling me he was a massive part of history in our family and it was something to be very proud of! We have been to the Ulster museum to visit his exhibition and see all the artifacts and find out more about him so it’s nice to see that there is a few websites about him also

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March 20th 2019
11:58:53 AM
What is your name?  

Margaret Mary Muldoon

Where are you from?  

Moortown

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Hi, was wondering if anyone could give me some information on Beechmount Bungalows (128). When i was born back in 1949 this was my registered address. Im trying to get a sense of who I am!

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March 9th 2019
09:47:24 PM
What is your name?  

Stephen Paul Graham

How did you find this website?  

Searching Graham ancestry.ca online

Where are you from?  

Nova Scotia Canada

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I have a great grandfather, Alexander J Graham who was born 1841 supposedly in Wallace Nova Scotia, Canada, His mom and dad as best I can find are John Graham 1796 Alnwick and Isabella Graham (nee McKinley) 1802 Scotland. Not sure if these are right and having a hard time finding anything past that.

GREAT background narrative of the Graham family. Seems they were a bit rebellious.



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