Poems Archives — Page 9 of 11

Memories, Portglenone Primary School, Townhill Road

Ok, this is very much a work-in-progress. Hoping to see past pupils send in their memories of their time at this wonderful little school on the Townhill Road in Portglenone. Master Mills, Miss...

Poem – Auld Whiskey Bar at the Bridge

Broughshane poem from 1899, called The Auld Whiskey Bar at the Bridge.

Poem – To a Lady in Kilrea

A beautiful poem of love from 1879, called To a Lady in Kilrea.

Poem about the Somme – The Wounded Soldiers

Portglenone poet remembers locals who fought in World War One at the Somme, Flanders and Verdun.

Poem – Kilrea Railway Station Bridge

Poem from the late 1950's about the dismantling of the bridge at Kilrea Railway Station, County Derry.

Poem – The Clady River by Harry Armstrong

Poem, The Clady River, written by Harry Armstrong of Eden near Portglenone.

About One Irish Rover

One Irish Rover focuses on the history and the people of the area in Northern Ireland where I grew up i.e. the Portglenone, Kilrea, Maghera and Tamlaght areas, in Counties Derry and Antrim.

My mother took many photos and saved lots of old newspaper cuttings. Many of these appear on this website.

I love to delve through old newspapers, discovering and piecing together local stories. You will find originally researched articles on this website, that aren't available elsewhere. Indeed, many of the old events have been pieced together, using various resources, and are now only being told fully for the first time.

I am also delighted to receive old photos, and stories. Feel free to drop me a line, via the Contact link (in the MENU above). Thanks for all your contributions.