“…renowned specimens of horseflesh got their first lessons in Horseology.” Joe O’Grady passed away in 1960, and it was in that year that ‘M.A.T.’ an Evening Mail Columnist recalled sipping a pint in the Wharf Tavern with him. Joe was a well-known poet, balladeer, and songwriter, and that evening he was lamenting his changing world. …
Tag Archive: Seaview House
Feb 04
Countess Markiewicz sketch of East Wall resident
This is a fantastic sketch of East Wall resident Molly Nugent by Countess Markievicz . The Nugent family lived at Seaview House , positioned at the junction of Seaview Avenue and Church Road , (along with much of the surrounding land) from where they ran a successful and famous horse dealing business. Molly was one …