Monthly Archive: September 2016

Sep 30

“COME ON DUBLIN” – 60 year old song by local supporter

Dublin Versus Derry 1958

“Tramp, tramp, tramp our captain’s marching, marching off Croke Park to Hogan stand, For the Cup of Sam Maguire so light up the old bonfire, And celebrate the victory sweet and grand” As Dublin prepares to face Mayo in the 2016 All Ireland replay, we are delighted to reprint this 60 year old song, cheering …

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Sep 20

“The new Church” – Celebrated in song (1956)

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On the 29th July 1956 the New Church opened in East Wall . It was a cause of great celebration in the community , and the  events of that “Grand and Glorious day” are recalled in this song, written by ‘a parishioner’ .   The ‘parishioner’ was Joe O’Grady :  Michael “Joe” O’Grady (1891 to …

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Sep 18

St Josephs Church : 1956-2016 , Celebrating 60 years

anniversary

Sep 18

“Rebellion 1916 : A peoples History” Videos now available

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            The East Wall History Group ,in conjunction with the Cabra 1916 Rising Committee , hosted this event at City Hall in April . These two videos capture the flavour of the day .Both were produced by Eoin McDonnell , and were made possible by the support of the Dublin City …

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