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Eoin Hickey: “Growing Up in Skryne – A Journey Through the `1950’s. Comment canisgallicus.com: I grew up first on the road to Tara Hill in the Dispensary Residence called Belper in 1963 (first living for 6 months in Belvin Hall, Tara) and then my family moved to Skryne. I knew Mrs Hickey and travelled with her to Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare long ago now.

Posted on November 29, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Skryne in the 1950s See also: Skryne. Growing Up In Skryne – A journey through the nineteen-fifties By Eoin Hickey Source: http://deargrandchildren.org/family/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Growing-Up-In-Skryne-1.pdf The pictures have been titled here and can be found by accessing the above link. The Steeple at Skryne – a … Continue reading →

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Grok3 AI: James Comyn SC, brother of Michael Comyn and Father of Sir James Comyn … Clareville, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare. Trying to establish antecedents.

Posted on April 26, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

James Comyn SC (Senior Counsel) was indeed the brother of Michael Comyn KC (King’s Counsel). Both were prominent Irish barristers from County Clare, known for their nationalist leanings and legal work in the early 20th century. They were born to … Continue reading →

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Grok3: Comyn Origins. Burren Country to Bishop’s Quarter, Co. Clare

Posted on April 8, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Michael Comyn KC Ballvaughan, Co. Clare, son of James Comyn, married to Quin, Ballyvaughan, who are they descended from To address your question about Michael Comyn KC of Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, son of James Comyn, and his wife with the … Continue reading →

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Grok3: Charles ffrench Blake-Forster (1851-1874) see Sept: Blake-Forster search.

Posted on March 20, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

See new posts Charles ffrench Blake-Forster Charles ffrench Blake-Forster (1851–1874) was an Irish writer, historian, and public figure known for his contributions to the historical literature of County Galway and his brief but impactful career. Born in Forster Street House, … Continue reading →

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Fast Company Compass: Ireland we have a deluge of derelict potential homes; what can we learn from Scotland?

Posted on October 30, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

10-29-2024 IMPACT How Scotland is bringing new life to old, abandoned homes What if you could create housing without starting from scratch? [Photo: courtesy SEHP] BY MaryLou Costa and Reasons to be Cheerful5 minute read An abandoned fisherman’s cottage on a remote Scottish … Continue reading →

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Bill tabled in Scotland could legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults. The Guardian

Posted on March 28, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Support the Guardian Fund independent journalism with €10 per month Support us ‘Politicians are catching up with the public’: MSP Liam McArthur, who tabled the assisted dying bill on Thursday. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images Scotland Bill tabled in Scotland … Continue reading →

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