I am still enjoying Henry McAnally's book of poems from the early 1880s, "Effusions After Toil." Henry was reared near Portglenone. He left in 1859, to find work in Scotland, ending up as he admits …
1946 – Portglenone Rectory’s Undelivered Polish War Letter
It's always nice to get correspondence. I was contacted several months ago by Iben Olsen, a stamp collector from Denmark. He had a fascinating old envelope in his possession, sent by the …
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Henry McAnally Poem – The Banks of the Bann
In the late 1800s, the life of the farmer was very difficult. Farm landlords could demand any price they wanted and could throw tenants out on a whim. Locals worked long hours on the land and were …
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Carrig-Na-Cule Hotel Portstewart
A Moment in Time My parents, Richard Mulholland and Eleanor Quinn, got married in the summer of 1961. After the wedding at First Moneymore, the wedding party drove the 34 miles northwards for the …
Poem – Young Caroline Adair
It was a delight to recently discover a very old book of local poetry by Henry McAnally. The book is called 'Effusions After Toil - a collection of poems and lyrics' McAnally was reared locally, …
Who is Herbie Stewart?
I came across an old photo in mum's archive. She had written below it, Herbie Stewart. The picture looks like it was taken in the late 1950s, or maybe early 1960s. But most likely, given …