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Name: g cannon

Location: u s a

Date: 12 31 09

comment: we love bal net as my wife and i are from bal and we always keep in touch with our friends there best wishes for new year


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Name: colm manning

Location: castleknock, dublin 15

Date: 31/12/2009

comment: looking for info for dorothy tolan, linus tolan and jack tolan from dublin st. Best regards. Colm


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Name: Orla Casey

Location: Texas

comment: One of the women in the photo with the cup is Sailor's wife Al she's the one on the right with the blonde hair


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Name: Patrick and Lisa Harford (Barnett)

Location: Balbriggan

Date: 28/12/09

comment: Fantastic site Tony. Keep it up. We need more pics of the christmas swim though. ASAP


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Name: Darek

Location: Poland now

Date: 27.12.2009

comment: I spent two wonderful years in this picturesque town. The time spent in this marvellous place was one of my most memorable and unforgettable days in my lifetime. I undeniably enjoyed my stay and admired great hospitality of the locals. I often come back to this place in my memories and still miss it. All the best to Balbriggan people ;-))


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Name: Christy Smyth

Location: Swords Co. Dublin

Date: 27/12/2009

comment: I want to wish my Daughter and Son in Law, Sharon and Robert Caldwell and their two Children Aaron and Ryan and my Son Shane who is in Australia a very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year and everybody else that knows me.


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Name: Anne Waters

Location: Balbriggan

Date: 24th December, 2009

comment: Happy Christmas to all who visit the wonderful Balbriggan.net and I hope everyone will have a Peaceful New Year.


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Name: mary

Location: scotland

Date: 22/12/09

comment: Any Mc evoy family still around balriggan related to either Michael,b 1894 patrick,b 1899 james,b 1902 joesph b 1908 This wasmy grandmother brothers.



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Name: Beth Walsh

Location: Bremore Drive

Date: 21.12.09

comment: Great Website. Lovely photos of Balbriggan.


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Name: john hegarty

Location: germany

Date: 18 dec 09

comment: HI TONY; WISHING YOU AND THE TEAM AND YOUR FAMILIES AND ALL IN BALBRIGGAN WHO MAY KNOW ME; A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS;AND EVERYTHING GOOD FOR 2010, will be there on tues22nd.

john hegarty.


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Name: Eileen Richardson Corry Griffithj

Date: 12/15/09

comment: Would loVe to connect with relatives of Julia Corry late Chapel Street, Balbriggan. She was my dad's ~ Stephen - sister. And recently deceased, July 2008. She was a real old timer in the town -knew most of the real old timers herself, born 1916 and never moved from Chapel Street. Interested in returning home since I will soon be retiring and have spent so many happy times in Bal.


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Name: Alannah Caggiano

Location: Spring Texas

Date: 12-14-09

comment: heya everyone (: orla Caseys kid (:


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(edelle.fennelly@leicester.gov.uk) on Monday, December 14, 2009 at 11:52:21
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Name: Edelle & Darren Weaver

Location: Leicester (UK)

Date: Monday 14th December 2009

comment: We would like to wish all our friends back home in Balbriggan a very happy christmas and look forward to hopefully seeing you all at some stage over the festive season. Big hello to my mam and my sister, brother in law and the kids in Laytown. Darren & I are counting down the days till we come home (make sure the fry up is ready) cause we'll be knocking on your door at the crack of dawn on 23rd.........Much love Edelle & Darren (Weaver) LEICESTER (U.K.)


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Name: Laura

Location: Balbriggan

Date: 13 12 2009

comment: Hi can anybody tell me about the history of the Bracken Court Hotel?What was the name of the hotel there before it and what year was it taken over by the Moriartys?Any replies would be much appreiciated


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Name: michael blount

Location: leabharlann aithiuil

Date: 11 09 2009

comment: balbriggan beatles club meet monthly in milestone lounge for unplugged jam session,singers /musicians wellcome,contact ml,blount 086 8437611,


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Name: michael blount

Location: leabharlann aithiul

Date: 10 12 2009

comment: karate club students ended 2009 at the national championships,congrats to holly lyons and jill mulholland who won national titles,also to shane fagan and abbie beggs,bronze medallists..this was the most sucessful year ever for the club.total 21 medals,3 of which were internationals. nollaig shona agus athbhlian faoi mheasa daoibh.


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Name: Clodagh Fulham(Walsh)

Location: Dunfermline Scotland

Date: 10 December 2009

comment: trying to get in touch with Audrey Sheridan now Walsh if you see this message would love to hear from you.


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Name: Fred Lujan

Location: Midland Texas

Date: 12-06-09

comment: Have heard so much through a friend about Balbriggan and how pretty it is there. She was right. Loved your web site. Am considering going there myself soon.


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Name: hans plantinga

Location: enkhuizen

Date: 06-12-2009

comment: balbriggan is a nice town . visit it a view times in the 90 s . hello to everybody i know .gr hans


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Name: Tony

Location: Corcoran

Date: 05/12/2009

comment: Thanks to all that came to Noeleens 40th in Mc Cormacks of Balscadden last night, she had a great time but still insists she's not forty.????


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Name: Jessica McEvoy

Location: Twickenham England

Date: 03/12/2009

comment: Hello! If anyone on here knows Maxie McEvoy, please tell him to check his e mails!!! I've finally seen his message on here!!


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Name: frances devine

Location: co.tyrone

Date: 03/12/09

comment: would like to find some photo of people that when to Holy Faith Covent Skerries
1979-1982


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(cathy.kehoe@dilloneustace.ie) on Wednesday, December 02, 2009 at 17:34:31
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Name: cathy

Location: dublin 4

Date: 2 December 2009

comment: Thinking of relocating to Balbriggan. It looks a very nice town with alot of charm and character.


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(tom.or.mcfadden@gmail.com) on Tuesday, December 01, 2009 at 20:55:16
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Name: Tom McFadden

Location: Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal

Date: 01/1202009

comment: Interesting to see some of the old faces I remember. How the years have passed.


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Name: clodagh fulham

Location: scotland

Date: 30/11/09

comment: just been on the site and saw that Audrey Walsh (nee Sheridan) was trying to get in touch. Still at the address and phone number you had would love to hear from you. I shall be home for christmas so give us a bell and lets meet up.


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(oursandra@eircom.net) on Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 21:52:31
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Name: Sandra McMahon

Location: Balbriggan

Date: 26th Nov 2009

comment: In loving memory of our Grandad, Joe Kelly, late of 88 Craoibhan Park, Balbriggan. Who died on the 27th of November 2008. A year has passed granda, and we are still heart broken, you are missed everyday. What a wonderful man. Sadly missed by your granddughters, Sandra, Gayle and Kelly. R.I.P.


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Name: David Galan

Location: Mallorca

Date: 25-11-2009

comment: Hello! can anybody help me here?
I met this family once back in 2006, they were living in Balbriggan, in one of the first houses when you enter in Castlelands. The Father in the house was Mr. Stephen Ward and his wife's name was Tracy. They have 3 children, Rebecca, Stephen and Stacy, thats what I remember.
Does anybody know them? I would love to get an e mail adress, or a regular adress. I lost my contact with them and I just wanted to know how they are doing.
Thanx!!!!


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(yvonne_corrigan@hotmail.com) on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 21:05:36
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Name: Meadhbh Corrigan

Location: The Bower, Balbriggan

Date: 23 of november 09

comment: i love this sight and i love balbriggan! i also love girl guides!


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Name: Alan Murray

Location: Oslo, Norway

Date: 23-11-2009

comment: My condolences to the Benton family. Was a regular visitor to the house in the mid seventies. My thoughts are with you. Fergus, if you are reading this I just want to say hi.

regards
Alan Murray


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Name: Caroline Kernan

Location: Yorkshire

Date: 8 November 2009

comment: I'm tryiing to trace the history of my great Grandfather Richard Kernan, his Guardian was a Dr Francis McEvoy, this is back in the late 19th.
I don't know whether his practice was in Balbriggan or Dublin. I have in my posession family photographs taken in front of large villas overlooking the sea, one called Fancourt. They look fairly new at the time of taking. Any information on Dr Francis McEvoy or Richard Kernan gratefully receieved. I also believe that Richard Kernan's mother was a Pauline McEvoy, Dr McEvoy's sister I think.


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Name: Hazel Mc Aleer

Location: Tara Court

Date: 22/11/09

comment: hi i would like to congratulate and thank the gurl gides on giving the irish guide dog assiation and the remember us group 100 euro each.


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Name: Sr. Niamh Kelly

Location: California, USA

Date: 11-21-09

comment: So sorry to hear of Jack benton`s death. R.I.P. I saw Jack at a distance when I was home for my brother Eanna`s funeral at the end of September. Love to all the folk in Balbriggan. Niamh


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Name: kathleen byrne

Location: queenstown N.Z.

Date: 21/11/09

comment: Re Girl Guides,I have no recollection of having been among these girls, but I recognise Sally Richardson, Carmel Dunne Ita Levins,Kay Brogan,Joy Donnelly,Marie McStein,Eileen RichardsonRIP, and Rita Carton Capt. Mrs Munson,Ann Halligan RIP and Kay Kelly are are also included. Great to read the messages from all the Balbriggan ex pats! Had lunch in Canada in Sept with Rita Carton-Mc Enaneny, while visiting my brother Malachy, before leaving Toronto en route to Auckland. Was to have visited Niamh Kelly in LA but unfortunately her brother Eanna had died and she was gone to Skerries. Thats all for now. K.Byrne


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Name: Kathryn Quinn nee Clarke

Location: Kent

Date: 20th Nov. '09

comment: Are there nny photos of class of 66 reunion


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(mauriceL82@aol.com) on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 22:10:05
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Name: Maurice J. Jordan

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Date: 11/18/2009

comment: Born and raised in the city of Boston Mass. My blood runs Green... Having your own son President John F. Kennedy pick me up when I was just a wee boy... people still love the story there fore people Love the Irish


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Name: Ian Rooney

Location: Lahti, Finland

Date: 15.11.09

comment:
My home town...hello to all the Rooney's :)


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(ilovet@eircom.net) on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 20:07:40
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Name: tony purcell

Location: carlow

Date: 12 11 2009

comment: Great site to catch up on all things balbriggan old and new


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Name: joseph gilligan

Location: north ca lolina

Date: november10,2909

comment: iwill be in babriggan for Christmas. joe gilligan, worlds greateat teacher.


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Name: Caroline Kernan

Location: Yorkshire

Date: 8 November 2009

comment: I'm tryiing to trace the history of my great Grandfather Richard Kernan, his Guardian was a Dr Francis McEvoy, this is back in the late 19th.
I don't know whether his practice was in Balbriggan or Dublin. I have in my posession family photographs taken in front of large villas overlooking the sea, one called Fancourt. They look fairly new at the time of taking. Any information on Dr Francis McEvoy or Richard Kernan gratefully receieved. I also believe that Richard Kernan's mother was a Pauline McEvoy, Dr McEvoy's sister I think.


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Name: Sam O'Callaghan

Location: Portsmouth N.H. USA

Date: 11-8-09

comment: Greetings to everyone in Baile Brigin, I really enjoy visiting this site and miss my home town a great deal. I was wondering "Mick Blount" did aliens from Fingal and /or other planets, visit our town at any time and borrow the diving board ? If so ! when will it be returned to the people of Balbriggan. Best Wishes, Sm.


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Name: Caroline Kernan

Location: Yorkshire

Date: 8 November 2009

comment: I'm tryiing to trace the history of my great Grandfather Richard Kernan, his Guardian was a Dr Francis McEvoy, this is back in the late 19th. I don't know whether his practice was in Balbriggan or Dublin. I have in my posession family photographs taken in front of large villas overlooking the sea, one called Fancourt. They look fairly new at the time of taking. Any information on Dr Francis McEvoy or Richard Kernan gratefully receieved. I also believe that Richard Kernan's mother was a Pauline McEvoy, Dr McEvoy's sister I think.


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Name: Mike Nolan

Location: Northern California, USA

Date: 7/Nov/09

comment: I lived in Balbriggan with my family when I was a boy. We sailed to America way back in 1953. I still think of Ireland as home though, and I remember Balbriggan well. Most of it is still the same as when I was a kid.


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Name: marguerite

Location: australia

Date: 7/11/2009

comment: Hi Jimmy Hamilton,I seen your photos of the mountains.I had family living at Skerries Road Balbriggan in 1947,Finley or Finlay,do you know if they still live there? from Marguerite


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Name: John Farrell

Location: Flemington Park

Date: 2009-11-07

comment: It was with deepest regret that I learned of the passing of the late and great Jack Benton while I was out of the country.
A man that I got to know whan I spent my year as Chamber President some years ago.
Jack was a man, a proud Balbriggan man, that spoke as well of his town as he did his family.
He spoke about the change that was happening to his town and how he recognised the fact that the history,people and places should not be forgotten. He always had a word and a smile for me and mine and I thank him so dearly for that.
I will miss this happy, gentle and kind man for all the nicest of reasons.
As the Beatles once sang;
"There are places I remember
All my life, though some have changed
Some forever not for better,
Some have gone but some remain....
Jack Benton will always remain......
God's peace be with you.
Kind Regards,
John Farrell and Family


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Name: Bernie Russell

Location: Balbriggan

Date: 06/11/09

comment: I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Chris and family on the passing of their beloved Jack,he was a truly wonderful man and will be sadly missed by everyone.May he RIP.


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Name: Ciara Benton

Location: Drogheda, Co.Louth

Date: 5/11/09

comment: RIP Jack Benton. On behalf of my dad (Peter),my mam (Carmel), myself and my sister Niamh I would like to send our condolences to Chris,Marian,Pauline and Fergus and also to Jack's grandchildren Dara,Ruairi,Eoin and Oisin. I didn't know Jack very well but I have heard many stories, he was a man of many talents and he brought happiness to many. He was full of love and kindness. He was an inspiration to many with regards to photography. I know he will be sadly missed by everyone in the family and also by the people of Balbriggan. Rest in Peace Jack, xxxxxx


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Name: Alan Corr

Location: Glebe North Fc Balbriggan

Date: 5th Nov 2009

comment: Jack Benton RIP: Its with great sadness the club learned of the death of Jack, having been one of the founders of the Adult Dancing which take place in the clubhouse every saturday night,Jack will be missed.Our sincere condolences to Chris and the family on the death of Jack. May he Rest in Peace.


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Name: Petra Keinhorst

Location: South Africa

Date: 04.November

comment: Ever since leaving Balbriggan, and the photography group, I kept thinking of Jack warmly and always will. Heartfelt condolescences to the family. Thanks P. for letting me know.


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Name: Ruairi Loughrey

Location: Bondi, Australia

Date: 05/11/09

comment: Jack Benton, Thank you for all the memories and being the biggest inspiration for how to live my life (and how to take a good photo). So proud to call you my Grandad, Love you Jack, Hope your backing a winner in the bookies in the sky. So sorry i cant be there but sending all my love to Granny, Mar, Mum, Fergie and all that have been blessed to have shared time with this great man.


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Name: helen cox

Location: spain

Date: 05 nov 09

comment: Deepest sympathy to chris and fmaily, jack was a lovey man.
regards, helen and des cox


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(vincnetndorothy@optusnet.com.au) on Thursday, November 05, 2009 at 08:17:26
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Name: Vincent,Dorothy,Amy,Luke & Grace Donnelly

Location: Sydney, Australia

Date: 5th November 2009

comment: We were very saddened to learn of the passing of Jack Benton. We were only talking to his son Fergus recently at the Qantas open day and we asked how Jack & Chris were.We have fond memories of visiting them some years ago on a trip back to Balbriggan. On hearing the sad news we listened to Jack's retelling of some of his early Balbriggan memories on the balbriggan.net web site. Jack's photographs and contributions to this web site will be enjoyed for many years to come. Quotation "when an old man dies a library burns to the ground".


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Name: our lad

Location: derham pk

Date: today

comment: jack will missed along with all the other characters that have passed in the recent passed (seay woodhead,the duck,the blackly)to name but a few,the old balbriggan is changing
rip jack


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Name: Anthony Mc Mahon

Location: California

Date: Nov 4th 09

comment: What a great guy! he will be missed I cant belive it, I just saw him a week ago and he was in great form.He was one of a kind. Condolence to his family.


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Name: Dara Loughrey

Location: Sydney, Australia

Date: O5.10.09

comment: I am so blessed to have had such a wonderful human being as my grandad (Jack Benton). He had a huge impact on my life. His wisdom and knowledge was incredible. His love and zest for life was inspiring. He passed on so much history about Balbriggan and the people of Balbriggan.
Sending my love to my Granny Chris,mar,mum, Fergus and extended family.
Thank you Tony for the lovely tribute, the photo is beautiful.
Dara xx


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Name: pat doyle

Location: bath road

Date: 4november 2009

comment: Deepest sympathy to all Jack's wife family. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten .Jack rip.


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Name: Theresa Tuohy (Mc Inerney)

Location: London

Date: 04/11/09

comment: To Mrs Benton & Family
please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your husband and father, he was a lovely man, and will always be remembered with great respect.


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Name: Bernie & Liam Howley

Location: Balscadden

Date: 04/11/09

comment: To Chris Marian Pauline and Fergus, our deepest sympathies on the passing of Jack. He wil be greatly missed Liam & Bernie Howley and Family


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Name: junior & mary reilly

Location: balrothery

Date: 4 nov 09

comment: condolances to chris & family on the passing of jack may he rest in peace. junior, mary & family


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(tom.or.mcfadden@gmail.com) on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 22:33:39
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Name: Tom McFadden

Location: Ballyshannon,Co. Donegal

Date: 03/11/2009

comment: Have just revisited your website after a long absense Congrats to Stan & Pauline McFadden on their recent 40th wedding anniversary. It was well worth the trip down from Donegal.
p.s congrats also to the team there for their continued work with the site.
Probably wouldn't know too many people in Balbriggan now especially after 31 years away.


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Name: DESIE&MOLLY BEGG

Location: BALLYBOUGHAL.

Date: 031110

comment: DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE BENTON FAMILY LOVED LISTENING TO JACK ON LINE A REAL GENTLEMAN


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Name: anne waters

Location: balbriggan

Date: 3rd november 09

comment: Deepest condolences to Chris and Family You are in my thought's and prayer's, God bless you all.


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Name: Jim & Rosie Casy

Location: Darcystown, Balbriggan

Date: 3rd Nov 2009

comment: Another of Balbriggans best loved characters passes away. A real Gentleman. Our Sympathies to Chris and the Family.


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Name: Paul Connell

Location: Oldtown

Date: 03/11/2009

comment: I send this message on behalf of myself and Balbriggan Photo Club. I have only known Jack for about three years but it seems like I have known him forever.Its hard to know what to say except I will miss him a lot and I am sure I speak for everyone who has had any connection with his camera group. Our thoughts are with his Family and friends.If there is a camera in Heaven Jack will be using it right now !! God Bless Jack.


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Name: Maria Hagan

Location: Herts, England

Date: 3rd November '09

comment: So sorry to hear about Jacks passing a true Legend and a lovely man God Bless his family at this sad time R.I.P


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Name: Anne Sandall

Location: Lincolnshire England

Date: 03/11/2009

comment:
I was sorry to see on the Web about Jacks, Passing RIP he will be greatly missed,my condolences to his Family,my prayer are with them.I did happen to meet him when I was over there at a dance at the Glebe North.
last Summer, a lovely man. May He Rest In Peace


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Name: Yvonne Wilson

Location: Balbriggan

Date: 3rd Nov., 09

comment: My sincere condolences to Chris and the family on the death of Jack. May he Rest in Peace.


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Name: Dec Hammond

comment: Deepest sympathies to Chris ,Marian,Pauline and Fergus,rest in peace Jack.


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Name: Eric Campbell

Location: Balbriggan

Date: 3rd November

comment: I didnt know Jack but I seen him about the town often taking photographs at every opportunity. His contributions to the website will be sorely missed.

A fitting tribute in his honor would be to have an award in his name presented by either Balbriggan.net or the town council annually for best 'Balbriggan photograph' submitted to the site.


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Name: Anthony Pyne & family

Location: balbriggan

Date: 3/11/09

comment: With deepest sympathy to the Benton family on their sad loss. May Jack rest in peace


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Name: Catherine Reilly

Location: Balbriggan Photo Centre

Date: 3/11/2009

comment: Our Sincere condolences to Chris and family.Jack was wonderful man always a smile on his face. May he rest in Peace.


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Name: Brian Hamilton

Location: Balbriggan

Date: 3rd November 2009

comment: I would like to pass on behalf of my parents Billy and Nellie Hamilton of Derham Park and myself and my family to Mrs Benton and Marian, Pauline & Fergus. My dad and Jack were good friends and often talked on the `banks' about the old days. A subject he was a real expert in. He will be sadly missed as will his superb photography. The photographs down through the years will serve be a legacy to him and his love for the town of Balbriggan.

May he rest in peace


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Name: Ciaran Devaney

Location: Limerick

Date: 3rd Nov 2009

comment: Very sad news to hear that Jack passed away.
My thoughts are with Mrs Benton, Marion, Pauline and Fergus. I think that's the first time I called Mr Benton, Jack. When I was younger I used to more or less live in 71 Hampton street playing with Fergus and Mrs Benton giving me dinners plus lovely plum pudding's. I have great memories of the Bentons and Hamptom street. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Take Care.. Ciaran Devaney


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Name: karen orange

Location: balbriggan

Date: 3/11/09

comment: i was very sad to hear of jacks passing, a true gentleman,a great representitive of balbriggan, and every time i seen him he always had his camera with him, rip


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Name: Con & Eileen

Location: Clonard Court

Date: 3rd Nov

comment: Condolences to the Benton Family circle and his many friends at this sad time. Jack's contribution to the Town of Balbriggan and this website have been appreciated by all.



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Name: Colm Timmins

Location: Balbriggan Library

Date: Nov 2nd 2009

comment: My sincerest sympathy to Chris and family. I will miss the big man. Generous in so many ways, generous with his time, humour, advice (whether you wanted it or not - but you can be sure, you benefited by it)and one of the world's Gentlemen. I have one momento of Jack, a wide angled lense that he gave me when his Fuji S7000 clicked for the last time, now a treasured possession. Farewell friend.


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Name: Patsy McGarrigle(Dowling)

Location: Balbriggan

Date: 03.11.09

comment: I would like to pass on my condolences to Jack's wife and family. He was a lovely man always in good form. May he rest in peace.


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Name: Chris & Justine Arlidge

Location: Perth WA

Date: 3/11/09

comment: Dear Polly and the Benton Family

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of "Jack". Although we have never met him we have heard what a wonderful person and father he was to you Polly and dearly loved friend of many others. All our love and condolences are with you and your families at this terribly sad time.

Lots & Lots of Love Chris, Justine, Jaz & Miller. xxxxxxxxx


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Name: Billy and Mary Troy

Location: Balbriggan

Date: 03/11/09

comment: Our sincere condolences to Chris and family on the passing of a lovely man. we had a little chat with them at lunchtime on Sunday,little did we know that Jack would be in Heaven on Sunday evening. Rest in peace Jack


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Name: Paul Hamilton

Location: Balbriggan

Date: 02/11/09

comment: A little bit of Balbriggan is missing today - never to be replaced. Our thoughts are with Chris and the family


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Name: p.j. cullen

Location: sydney australia

Date: 3rd nov 2009

comment: Sorry to hear about Jacks passing.He as a wonderful man and a great help to me with my photography.

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Name: Vincent & Margaret Donnelly & Family

Location: Balbriggan

Date: 02/11/2009

comment: Our sincere condolences to Chris, Marian, Pauline & Fergus on the death of Jack RIP. Jack was a gentleman and it was a privilege and pleasure to have known him


Name: Phil Weston

Location: Doncaster, England

Date: 02/11/2009

comment: Many are mourned by just a few, A precious few are mourned by many.
Jack was one of the latter and his passing leaves a gap nigh on impossible to fill. My thoughts are with all who knew him so much better than I - Jack, you're a tough act to follow.


Name: roger turner

Location: Sunny Sheffield, uk

Date: 2nd Novemeber 2009

comment: I was so sad to read of the death of Jack. I know I only met him briefly a couple of years ago, but I feel as though he had been a friend for life. I know he will be sadly missed by the town.
But, thanks to B.net, his stories and photos will live on for ever.

Roger


Name: Colin Whelan

Location: Stamullen

Date: 02 November 2009

comment: Sorry to hear of Jacks passing. A great photographer and all round nice guy! We will miss you Jack. Condolences to Chris and all the family home and abroad. RIP Jack.


Name: Johnny Mc Mahon

Location: balbriggan

Date: 2nd Nov 09

comment: My sincere condolences to Jack Bentons wife Chris and his Family, I knew Jack so well through Photography and we had some great chats may you rest in peace Jack i will miss you RIP..


Name: Catherine Ford

Location: Balbriggan

Date: 2nd Nov 2009

comment: I would like to send my sincere condolences to Jack Bentons family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you rest in peace Jack.


Name: Brian, Irene David & Grace Howley

Location: Balbriggan

Date: 2/11/09

comment: Our most sincerest of condolences to Chris, Marian, Pauline & Fergus and all of the grandchildren. Jack was an absolute gentleman - Mr Balbriggan! and he played a huge part in a lot of people's lives - a great friend to ourselves - always a little joke, a little piece of advice- 'where is that camera?' he would always ask me when I didnt have it with me ......a super super guy full of charm and wit! always in good form - great stories for all of us who love the old Balbriggan - the Balbriggan Historical Society will also miss him hugely - it can not be described any simpler than by saying 'OUR JACK - ONE OF 'OUR' OLD CHARACTERS OF BALBRIGGAN WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY ALL'
From Brian, Irene, David and Grace Howley xx


Name: Lynnette McNally

Location: Balbriggan

Date: 2/11/2009

comment: I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the family of Jack Benton.
I got to know Jack through our Tony. I always found Jack to be such a sincere, genuine and friendly man.
Jack was a keen photographer and a very good one at that! I know I will miss seeing him about the town with his camera hanging around his neck always ready to nab a shot of the locals!
Lynnette Mc Nally
fingal weddings.com


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Name: Pat Casey

Location: Kosovo

comment: Sorry and Sad to here of Jack Benton's passing. May He Rest in Peace


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Name: Paulene Benton

Location: australia

Date: 3/11/2009

comment: Hi Tony , thank you for the wonderful tribute to my Dad and a great photo ., I cant sleep , getting up for an early flight home . Mam and dads Grand children (Whom Dad adored ) Are Ruairi , Dara and Eoin loughrey and the youngest by 4 months is Oisin Benton all in Australia .. Thanks again ye guys . See you back in Bal with a broken heart .xxxxxx


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Name: john hegarty

Location: germany

Date: 02 11 2009

comment: DEAR TONY; I JUST GOT THE SAD NEWS ABOUT JACK BENTON; I HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING HIM WHEN I WAS HOME LAST YEAR; SADLY NOT THIS YEAR; A REALLY NICE FELLOW AND MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY;

GOD BE WITH YOU JACK:

JOHN HEGARTY IN GERMANY:


Name: Noel Blount

Location: Library

comment: would many on this site have known where were the Humps in Balbriggan, would love to hear of more of the old nameplaces mentionened, like Hamlets, Isaccs Hole, Sinn feinn alley, etc


Name: robbie grimes

Location: fancourt

comment: i have names for he 50s bridge street foto number 4 is me nanny kathleen brannigan and number 5 in the pram is her first child francis brannigan,,,theres loadsa copies of this foto in the family homes


Name: Joan Russell

Location: Scottsdale, AZ, USA

comment: Looks like a delightful town. Is there a way to get more info. Do you have a chamber of commerce. Visited Ireland this summer. Loved it and loved the people!!


Name: Paula Farrell

Location: Crete, Greece

comment: Thanks a million to everyone involved in Balbriggan.net,it's great to catch up with the goings on in town. You should know that it means a lot to be able to touch base, whenever we want, thanks again.


Name: Linda

Location: Balbriggan

comment: My beautiful goddaughter Laura Hagan is getting married on saturday.I would like to wish her and Adam every happiness for the future.


Name: Caith McEnaney

Location: USA

comment: Hi, Tony. Although I know many of the faces , I canâ t remember all the names. Number 1 is Rita Carton. Number 9 is Kathleen Byrne. One is Patricia Hurley and Number 14 is Kay Kelly. Hope all is well. I check in on the web everyday and have my visual walk along the beach. Love all the updated photos. It shows how well the town looks with everyoneâ s hard work. I have just retired from the university and am enjoying my unscheduled time. Hope to visit next year. Delighted to see how well Shiela Reynolds and Mrs. Richardson look in photos. Recent photoâ s bring back a lot of memories. McCanns on the corner and Corcorans on the Hill where we got our ice cream and buckets and spades and the biscuits in the glass topped boxes, not to mention the ice cream floats sitting by the glass covered tables. Tell Jimmy HamiltonI found the e-mail he sent with photos when I was clearing off my files at work. Old boy scouts photos with my brother Joseph in them. I enjoyed listening to Mr. Geraghty who lived across the street from me and I love to watch the video from the roof of the hotel and also from the roof of Spicers. It just like I am really there. All the photos and information would make a wonderful museum of Balbriggan for generations to come. Thanks to everyone for all their hard work. It certainly means a lot to those of us who live so far away in America, Australia and every other part of the world. Best regards, Caith McEnaney/Fairley.


Name: john hegarty

Location: germany

Email: damm.damage@live.co.uk

Comment: hi tony, i would like to wish gena cannon a belated very happy birthday, tell her the kiss comes later.


Name: Mary O Sullivan

Location: Killarney

Email: maryeva@eircom.net

Comment: I am trying to locate a lady from the Naul whom I haven't seen in over 30 years & am hoping that someone reading this may be able to help. Her name is Meta Cassidy (nee McDermott). Meta was married to a Michael Cassidy (now retired hotel manager)& they have one son also called Michael who would be about 46 years old now.
I would be very grateful for any help. Thanks.


Name: A Trainer

Location: Louth

Email: trainaj@eircom.net

Comment: Congratulations to all the team at Balbriggan.net on your continued efforts to keep this site running smoothly. We appreciate it. :


Name: john hegarty

Location: germany

Email: damm.damage@live.co.uk

Comment: hi tony, i would like to wish gena cannon a belated very happy birthday, tell her the kiss comes later.


Name: Mary O Sullivan

Location: Killarney

Email: maryeva@eircom.net

Comment: I am trying to locate a lady from the Naul whom I haven't seen in over 30 years & am hoping that someone reading this may be able to help. Her name is Meta Cassidy (nee McDermott). Meta was married to a Michael Cassidy (now retired hotel manager)& they have one son also called Michael who would be about 46 years old now.
I would be very grateful for any help. Thanks.


Name A Trainer

Location: Louth

Email: trainaj@eircom.net

Comment; Congratulations to all the team at Balbriggan.net on your continued efforts to keep this site running smoothly. We appreciate it. :)


Calling Jessica in Twickenham
hi my name is maxie mc evoy formerly of 15 derham park and born in chapel street, checking your guest book a lady jessica mcevoy of twickenham london is try ing to contact my family especially my dad paddy mcevoy now her e mail adress reads,,,jessiemac78@ ,, its not a complete adress have you any way of contacting her for me my adress is mcevoymaxie@yahoo.co.uk she is definitly related to us. cheers maxie mc evoy 14 elmwood road swords. 02.09.09


Hi, I've just recently comeback from a regular trip to see our remaining relatives in Balscadden. Whilst there we saw the work in progress at the Church and congratulations to all the many hardworking people in the village who worked tirelessly to raise the funds, prepare the church and clean up the graveyard and help with the refurbishment. It looks really great and quite frankly when I left, I didn't think that it could be finished on time. I've looked at the array of photographs, clearly a lot of people who did so much work in the background are too modest to appear on "camera" So well done to all those folks as well,

On a slightly more sombre note relating to Balbriggan. We mostly stay in your lovely Bracken Court hotel and enjoy your town very much. This time however, we were particularly disappointed at the state and stench of your small fishing harbour. It is the worst condition that we have ever seen it, which is such a shame, since it such a quaint and interesting part of your town, not to mention a working contribution to your local economy. Please don't let it digress any further. Get it cleaned up and clear away all the unused derelict boats. It could still be such an attraction, especially with the seals now visiting.
Mike Langan, England. 24.08.09

Hi
I tried to log into the web page and put some comments but it won't permit access, therefore I'm hoping you can place a message on the message board for me please.

FROM EDEL FENNELLY (LEICESTER UK)

Just want to extend a big thanks to Flo Simpson and her family who came to visit me last Friday for the day - the sun was shining in Leicester for once and it was so lovely to catch up with old friends, albeit the trip was short !

Hello to my mam and my sister Janet and the gang in Laytown and looking forward to seeing you all in a few weeks when I come over for the weekend.
I have to say that this site is fantastic for keeping in touch with old friends back home and after posting my last message so many people got in touch which was brill.

Keep up the good work !!


Name: Brandon Edwards

emailaddress: brandon1974edwards@

date: July 09

location: At Home

comment: Can I just thank the committee and all involved in making the Balbriggan Summer Fest such a success. Even though the magnificent Two Tribes didnt get to play, every other event and pert of the Fest seemed to go off without a hitch, although I got an terrible tip for the Duck Derby, its probably still paddling down the canal. Looking forward to next year.


Name: marie mullen

emailaddress: mullen.marie@

date: 31/07/09

location: balbriggan

comment: I would jus like to say that i think the site is brill love looking at all the old photos its mad to think how much the town has changed


Name: Suzanne

emailaddress: suesaver@

date: Uuly 27,2009

location: New Jersey,USA

comment: My great-grandfather, Anthony Seaver, was born in Balbriggan, 1823.


Name: john hegarty

emailaddress: damm.damage@

date: 260709

location: germany

comment: good morning tony, i just saw the photos, taken from the crane, i can just make out 72 clonard st, which is my mammys house, well done that camara, bye for now. john.


Name: Kieran D

emailaddress: kikidowling@

date: 21/07/09

location: In Gran Canaria

comment: HeLLo peeps :L. Jus wanted t say datd ting i miss d most in balbriggan is de food. De food ova here is vile !. Ye cnt beat a bitta irish bread wit loadsa butter nd jam :D :L. Anyway´i'll be home in 2 weeks :L. bye


Name: ballybriggan09

emailaddress: christyreilly09@

date: 20 july 2009

location: ireland

comment: a few nick names... the jemmer hamilton, the bully hamilton, the egg hamilton, the jemmer jnr = tracey.... thanks


Name: noel blount

emailaddress: pointtopoint

date: 20-09-2009

location: library

comment: new market on square great cant beat the home made brown bread


Name: john hegarty

emailaddress: damm.damage@

date: 190709

location: germany

comment: it would be nice if the guestbook was brought up to date, just for us balbrigganers livig abroad, ta.


Name: colly.

emailaddress: colmpaulocallaghan@

date: 15=07=09

location: balbriggan.

comment: enjoy the site very much. best wishes.


Name: Alan

emailaddress: whelos05@

date: 14/07/2009

location: here......only joking I'm in balbriggan

comment: Just wondering Did the summerfest gang record the Balbriggan's got talent night if they did are they going to let the public buy the dvd it would generate so funds for next years fest.


Name: kim thomas

emailaddress: kimthomas18@

date: 14/07/2009

location: stratford upon avon

comment: just want to give my best wishes,to patrick marry and hope he gets in touch , because i didnt get his number at a wedding in birmingham last weekend !!!


Name: Mylene ford

emailaddress: myleneford@

date: 11/07/09

location: Balbriggan

comment: Hi Tony I saw the photos of the lovely work done on the balbriggan golf course. just to let you know my 16 year old son ruaidhri Ford won that overall competition that weekend when it opened.


Name: Hayden

emailaddress: hayden@

date: 09/07/09

location: Finglas

comment: Thanks for letting us take part in your SummerFest 09, we had a blast!

Thanks
Coach Hayden
North Dublin Wildcats Cheerleading Squad http://www.northdublinwildcats.com


Name: Pablo Domenech

emailaddress: pablito_aimar5@

date: 08/07/2009

location: Alcoi, Spain

comment: I miss Balbriggan.I have many desires of returning. Everything there is wonderful. The streets, the people, the beach...
Great place to live.
Good luck!


Name: Karen Keane (Browne)

emailaddress: karkeane@

date: 03/07.09

location: Stamullen

comment: Hi there, I just wanted to wish everybody involved the Balbriggan Summerfest the very best of luck for next weekend. I have lived in Balbriggan since I was five years old and remember the Breakaway. It was brilliant and something that we looked forward to every year especially the disco in the town hall, the only disco myself and my brother were allowed to go to!! The kids are going to have a ball. Thank you, thank you, thank you for bringing it back and I really hope it will be back every year. Best of Luck Everyone1!!


Name: noel blount

emailaddress: point to point

date: 28-6-08

location: library

comment: the market was great last friday like the old balbriggan, would like to see the wooden seats back on the square, keep up the good work with the site


Name: Ellen Hardy

emailaddress: ehardy1@

date: 28th JUNE 2009

location: England

comment: I would like to trace my grandmother Anna Quinn, born Balbriggan early 1900's/late 1890's. Any infor would be much appreciated.


Name: may Canniff

emailaddress: macanniff@

date: 6/ 27/09

location: usa

comment: hope to see all in 2 weeks


Name: Mary

emailaddress: maryg_white

date: June 27, 2009

location: New York

comment: Excellent slide show on the Farmers & Fish Market! Well done!


Name: john hegarty

emailaddress: damm.damage@

date: 260609

location: germany

comment: the fish and farmers market would be better held on the harbour, thats one way to get the local councel down there, then they can see the state of the place for themselves? or maby im barking up the wrong tree??
yer man in germany.


Name: Mary

date: June 22 2009

location: New York

comment: Happy birthday today, June 22nd, to Liz Martin (White)Balrothery - it was great talking to you! Remember it's the new 35! Love from Mary, Nicola and Donna.


Name: Dot Morrison

emailaddress: dmmorrison@

date: 21 6 2009

location: Australia

comment: Can anyone help with information on Tankerville , Ballbriggen which was said to be the property of my Ellis ancestors . Thanks from Oz


Name: Anthony Mc Mahon

emailaddress: aamcmahon@

date: 06/17/09

location: Aptos California

comment: My Ex Wife just had brain surgery and is recoverying just fine.You may remember her Dale. God bless. Anthony


Name: The smiles

date: today

location: Edinburgh

comment: Have to say the website is great. I am originally from Skerries and methinks that something similar would be appropriate for my home town.

Hello to Dessie Darragh and I noticed that Serpico is in Australia although not sure how he got there as he had trouble getting to the De La when he was younger


Name: john guildea

emailaddress: jguildea@

date: june 14th 2009

location: New York

comment: Hello to Balbriggan I check the site every couple of days.Keep it up cheers


Name: Aoife and Anna Kelly

emailaddress: annamarie_kelly@

date: 13 June 2009

location: Coatbridge

comment: Hello to all the family hope you are all keeping well.


Name: Paul Nixon

emailaddress: Pauln123@

date: June 12th 2009

location: Flemington

comment: I see the field up from the graveyard is being cleared for some sort of development , there is a round brick building in the middle of that field that we used to play in as kids . We used to call it " the brick factory " but I have no idea if that was it's original use . Anyway I was wondering does anyone know the history of this building ? I Haven't been up at it in 20 odd years so I don't know what sort of disrepair it is in and it's hard to tell from the road but it would be a pity if it was knocked down .


Name: Audrey Sheridan-Walsh

emailaddress: audswalsh@

date: 110609

location: Balbriggan

comment: Hitrying to find Clodagh Walsh, pls pass details on to her, and think her sister Sharon Walsh was on site in March '09. Great site best wishes to Downunder to my brother Ger


Name: Laurel Bahr

emailaddress: texbahrs@

date: 06/10/2009

location: Kingwood, Texas

comment: My 20 yr old daughter is coming to visit. We have beaches like yours close at hand.


Name: pauline bennett

emailaddress: paulinebennett1@

date: 07/06/09

location: northern ireland

comment: Hi im from balbriggan moved away over 20 years ago this site is fab its great to see the old photos keep up the good work xx


Name: Mary White

emailaddress: maryg_white

date: 5th June 200

location: New York, USA

comment: It was truly wonderful seeing some of my family - Liz Martin, Margaret Costello, Pat White, Bernice & John Moore - who came over last weekend for my daughter, Nicola's wedding. Thank you all so much and we look forward to seeing as many more for Donna's wedding in October! Slainte - Mary


Name: Kevin Dervan

emailaddress: find me on facebook

date: 05/06/09

location: High Wycombe , UK

comment: Hi there, another Brigger abroad! Would just like to say to anyone reading, that I am getting married this coming July, to Anne-Marie, so for any of the girls I used to know, sorry- but you've missed out now LOL. Wish me the best.
Thanks for a great website.
Kev


Name: carmel caballo

emailaddress: carmelcaballo@

date: 06022009

location: naples florida usa

comment: my father peader gosson was from balbriggan and i have very pleasant from my childhood visiting good old balbriggan


Name: bernie richardson

emailaddress: bernierich7@

date: 31-05-2009

location: Ireland

comment: whats the story with the guestbook are you too busy to update it


Name: Cormac Monaghan

emailaddress: cormacmonaghan@

location: Toronto

comment: As a Brigger abroad, thanks for posting the photos of the town for our benefit! She's looking well alright. Keep up the great work. Thank you.


Name: frank ellis

emailaddress: frankellisservices@y


date: 25\5\2009

location: clonuske drive balbriggan

comment: i love this lovey town i have lived here with my wife and son now for the last 5 years and i dont plain to move any time soon


Name: irishgrl

emailaddress: irishgrl@sbcglobal.net

date: today of course!

location: Northern California USA

comment: Lucky dogs to live in such a charming place! Cheers!


Name: Paul Mckeown

emailaddress: mckeownirwin@yahoo.ie

date: 21/05/2009

location: Cork

comment: Hi to all in Balbriggan. I am looking for my dad who i believe lived or may still be living in your town. I was delighted to see your site and hope that someone can help me with my search. It has been 34 years since i saw my dad, so any information would be much appreciated. My Dads name is Brian McKeown. A Chef, ..............................................................(Removed by webmaster). Can anyone point me in the right direction. If you have any info please e-mail me at mckeownirwin@yahoo.ie . Thank you. Paul


Name: Brad

emailaddress: bard.1888@

date: 17 may

location: Gorbals

comment: just want to wish all the Fholks in Balbriggan all the best and thanks for looking after us St Francis Bhoys so well when we camped there with the guild ! big greetings to all the Gorbals bhoys who have settled there Hail ! Hail! been too long awAy from the place time I dropped into the white hart agAin for a jar. all the best hope to see you all soon ! `c`mon the hoops !


Name: Catherine George-Kaiser

emailaddress: catherinegeorgekaiser@yahoo.com

date: 5/14/09

location: New Jersey, USA

comment: Friend on facebook lives in your town! can't wait to see the area when we come to Ireland!


Name: Jessica McEvoy

emailaddress: jessiemac78@

date: 12th May 2009

location: Twickenham, England

comment: Hello! Are there any McEvoy's in Balgriggan with roots in Camross, Co Wexford?? If so I would love to hear from you, as my grandfather's brother Paddy McEvoy moved there!! Thankyou!


Name: william c shaw jr

emailaddress: bill@worldclassshipping

date: may 9 09

location: new york

comment: ellen harford was my grandmother from balbriggan emigrated to new york around 1915?
I am 63 years old. i believe my grandmother was born around 1883 in Balbriggan, Would like to make contact with cousins/descendents of my grandmother, Nellie Harford.


Name: Edel Fennelly

emailaddress: fenn@weeveadesign.com

date: 30/04/09

location: Leicester (U.K.) & Antigua (West Indies)

comment: I came across the site as my friend told me about it and made me miss home even more after reading everyone's comments. I'd like to say hello to all my family back home in Balbriggan, especially me ma Harriet Fennelly (looking forward to you coming across the waters at the end of May). I would also like to send my love to my sister Janet and her husband Paul in Laytown as well as the kids, Philly, Paul, Adam & Sean (oh and the new pup Lucy). Can't wait to see you all when I come over from Antigua in August. Big hello to my pal Anna Hussey and her twin boys (James & David) who made their confirmation this week. I was raging I missed the Paddy's Day parade this year as I heard there was great crack to be had that day. This is my 14th year away from Balbriggan and still miss home from time to time and for those pals who keep saying I have a caribbean accent 'YEAH MAN' !! Don't worry, I still have me balbriggan twang - that will never go !! Howia to me old school pal Flo Simpson and looking forward to seeing you missus when you pay me a visit in July - keep up the good work on the website - it keeps people all across the world in contact with those loved ones back home. Lots of love from Edel & Darren Weaver in Antigua


Name: Des Darragh

emailaddress: theone.andonly@virgin.net

date: 26 April

location: Zeals, S.W. England

comment: just had a quick visit home to balbriggan, will definitely be over more often in the future. great to catch up with some old mates for a few jars, niall gallen, niall"bart"keady, david"dudley"pratt & the "fraggle" too. anyone who remembers me can catch up on facebook or email theone.andonly@virgin.net or flyingcolours@blackberry.orange.co.uk.
any 'ole " riggers" out there, remember the old days & raise your glasses on thurs 30th for my 48th... cheers !!


Name: J.carton

emailaddress: johncarton198@gmail.com

location: Perth Australia

comment: Id like to say happy 70th birthday to Helen Costello. and Joan Carey also looks fab......well done Tony Healy just a small Question please ..is Helen related to the the Costello's on bath road please (Christy Costello and family please (My mums relations)


Name: Bernadette O'Neill

emailaddress: bernoneill@hotmail.com

date: 23rd April 2009

location: Queensland Australia

comment: I have just seen on your website the charity night tonight for my cousin Ray Healy who died suddenly in October 2008 and also my Auntie Nuala(Rays mum) who died recently. Just want to let the rest of the family know-Gary & Janice that we are all thinking of them here in Australia. Love from Bernadette, Lauren, Erin & Riannon


Name: kathleen lonergan

emailaddress: kathleenlon1957@yahoo.co.uk

date: 19th April 2009

location: glasgow

comment: was reading guest book and noticed an entry from brian coffey i would love to hear from him he did give me his email the last time i was home but i misplaced it if there is any way you could pass my email on to him i would be very grateful.


Name: b collins

emailaddress: barbara123collins@yahoo.co.uk

date: 17 4 2009

location: england

comment: brill site brings back so many good memories of the times i spent there wth my sisters so glad its still there


Name: Alan Murray

emailaddress: eamon-mu@online.no

date: April 17 2009

location: Norway

comment: Was captivated by the Loreto photo with Mother Imelda.... talk about a blast from the past! ha! Would love to hear from any of the people in that photo. I get home to Balbriggan every few years but am settled here in Norway. Love your site.. Alan


Name: Kathleen Lewand

emailaddress: Kathilewand@gmail.com

date: 4/10/09

location: Chester, New Jersey, USA

comment: Daughter of Mary Richardson


Name: niamh corcoran

emailaddress: niamhcorcoran07@

date: 3/4/09

location: Balbriggan

comment: Hi..This is Niamh corcoran!!
u Have awssome pictures on balbriggan.net :) I Love the pic of the bracken court hotel!! okies bye x x x !!! :)


Name: pamela reynolds

emailaddress: preynolds@hotmail.es

date: 02/04/2009

location: i live in lanzarote

comment: fantastic web site keep up the good work it is great to see all the changes happening in balbriggan.if any one knows me please feel free and email me preynolds@hotmail.es


Name: pamela reynolds

emailaddress: preynolds@hotmail.es

date: 02/04/2009

location: i live in lanzarote

comment: I really enjoy the web site I think that it is fantastic.If any one knows me out there please feal free to get in touch¡¡¡keep up the good work¡¡¡.


Name: Carmel Dunne ne Rooney

emailaddress: carmeldunne62@

date: 2 april 09

location: Kent England

comment: Saying hello to everyone I know in Balbriggan especially family.


Name: BRIAN JOCK FORD

emailaddress: albaerin@

date: 1/4/09

location: glasgow

comment: just back after a visit to balbriggan . some fantastic people there .Like to say hello to anyone i missed and promise to catchup with them soon . C,mon the Hoops !


Name: john shelley

emailaddress: johncshelley@

date: 30 3 2009

location: ireland

comment: just started to look at the site.memories of sunshine house,great!


Name: Kathleen {O'Neil) Sarkisian

emailaddress: IrishQQs640@

date: March 25, w009

location: Indio, Ca. USA

comment: Have been to Balbriggan with my husband,Ed, several times and The Murrays were kind enough to keep us well in their home. Certainly enjoyed your parade (on the 'puter) and wish we could have been there. Loved the pics of Jenny, Laura(Kiernan), Bounce and Hilda, Tina and Ollie and familly. WOW !

THANKS FOR SHOWING IT ALL


Name: Maurice J Ball

emailaddress: maurice@

date: 28/03/2009

location: United Kingdom

comment: I understand my roots go back to Balbriggan and that my Grand father and aunts lived in Skerris St in from 1930s to 1950 my aunts name was Keggan and Fox. I have tried the main websites to get more information about them but have had no luck. I would be most pleased to know of any information on them.

Thank you

Maurice J Ball


Name: Brian Coffey

emailaddress: brian@

date: 27/3/2009

location: Balbriggan

comment: Hi Jean my good buddy from New Hampshire, sorry i was not in N H,on paddys day, but my dad was ill and had to go to the south of Spain, i hope you tell everyone over there that i missed them all, hope you tell barb that too, e mail me and i'll get back to you, loved our times together, and will again, soon i hope, Brian.


Name: Jenny (Kiernan) Dietrich

emailaddress: alainn@

date: 03/25/09

location: Tempe, Arizona USA

comment: Hello Tony, it was so nice to meet you, and make a connection to you and Balbriggan.net. I have lived here in the states for 25 years this year. I have always made my way back home to Balbriggan over the years. Some people don't even believe me when I tell them I don't live there. I really enjoyed St. Paddy's Day in Balbriggan (loved it). You gave the Kiernan sisters page 1 (Green Hair) - HA. Great job and thank you to all the team and yourself.



Name: michael.blount

emailaddress: michael.blount@

date: 25032009

location: leabharlann baile brigin ,fos

comment: with an election imminent would it be possible for elected reps and those seeking election to redress the lack of funding for indoor sports/activities,travel,hall rental,club insurence,makes it almost impossible for smaller groups who are an integral part of community life to survive.previously we had the town hall for training/fundraising but that facility was not protected by our elected representitives.go raibh maith agat,ml,blount


Name: michael blount

emailaddress: michael.blount@

date: 25032009

location: leabharlann,baile brigin

comment: once again balbriggan was represented internationally by the karate club at the malta open int,championships,tte squad inc ml,blount ,holly lyons balbriggan,eoin watson naul,chris n juvan maritz balrothery,abbie beggs n jill mulholland skerries.congrats holly who won gold medal,jill silver,abbie 2 silver and juvan bronze.balbriggan karate club representing years of karate in the town.view www.skerries karate club.com .slan go foillin,ml,blount.


Name: john russell

emailaddress: johnrussell1@

date: 25/3/09

location: balbriggan

comment: great photo of the pride of balbriggan marching band with all the names but there is one name you forgot, the middle row you have 10 names there is 11 people in the snap the person first on the left is veronica grant i think.


Name: john hegarty

emailaddress: damm.damage@

date: 240309

location: germany

comment: kit callaghan collection photo i,john hammond center ollie haligan on right. photo 2 frank brady, woman standing in middle, katie dunn?


Name: TERRI KEENAN

emailaddress: DS_INV@

date: 3-23-09

location: AUSTIN TEXAS

comment: MY ANCESTORS THE O'NEILL'S I HAVE HEARD LIVED IN A HUGE HOUSE WHICH IS NOW THE BANK .I WOULD LOVE TO GO TO BALBRIGGAN AND LEARN MORE ABOUT MY HISTORY.


Name: Timmy O'Callaghan

emailaddress: timmyocallaghan@

date: 23/03/2009

location: Ardee Co.Louth

comment: Left Balbriggan in 1970.But still have a big extended family residing in the town.And numerous friends. I have some old photographs of the 1960s which i feel will be of interest to your fabulous site.


Name: Dennis Ogle

emailaddress: ogledennis@

date: 22.03.09

location: Worcester

comment: Balbriggan is a clue in DT General knowledge crossword this weekend. That's fame for you!


Name: caro

emailaddress: carolineorange@

date: Sun, 22 Mar 09

location: West Yorkshire

comment: Fab, interesting site..really enjoyed browsing!


Name: Kieran Dowling

emailaddress: kikidowling@

date: 22/03/09

location: I mo Leaba !

comment: Balbriggan is a Great town ! Thank god We're gettin a swimmin pool ! Dis town wnt be as Borin !


Name: peter reilly

emailaddress: diceyreilly@

date: 22/03/09

location: swords

comment: this site is great memories & photos


Name: jenny

emailaddress: jennifer.newsome@hotmail.com

date: 21/03/09

location: Balbriggan

comment: I just want to say "Hello Balbriggan" And I want to mention Chris Dowling who died on 20/10/07, He is missed always by family and friends.


Name: Dahiel K Fajinmi

emailaddress: kayfaj@

date: 19/03/2009

location: Clonee, Dublin 15

comment: This is marvelous and one of the best website i have ever seen. Good job


Name: Mary

emailaddress: maryg_white@

date: March 18th 2009

location: New York

comment: Brilliant website! Your St. Patrick's Day slide show is excellent! Congratulations on a great job!


Name: Jean Taylor

emailaddress: c21taylor@

date: 3/18/09

location: Manchester, New Hampshire USA

comment: Brian Coffee. We missed you at our St. Patrick's celebration. Don't forget your American friends !!


Name: JANET IVERS

emailaddress: janet.ivers@

date: 18TH MARCH 2009

location: SWORDS

comment: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON BALBRIGGAN - GAINED A GOOD INSIGHT INTO BALBRIGGAN FROM THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE WEB SITE


Name: Maria Hagan

emailaddress: Chelseahagan@

date: 18th March '09

location: Rickmansworth, Herts, England

comment: Once again brilliant show lads you made me feel i was there among the crowd it looked like a fantastic day and lots of happy faces - it took the sting out of not being there. Hope you all enjoyed the rest of the day and had a few drinks for St. Patrick. Love to all the family and and all the girls and co. take care and thank you so much xxx


Name: helen davis

emailaddress: helendavis1@

date: 18 march 2009

location: balbriggan

comment: thanks just looked at your slide show it was grate i was in the parade so gave me a tast of who was in the parade brill


Name: the scrooge

emailaddress: scrooge1969@

date: 17/03/2009

location: south london

comment: wishing all in balbriggan a happy st patricks day, i hope the weather stay's good for the parade. the scrooge


Name: roger

emailaddress: rogdubpool@

date: 17 march 2009

location: balbriggan

comment: i would to say HAPPY PADDYS to Bernie Paul and Jason in London.all the cannon gang in Baldock,and all the Cannons in Stamford Conn.USA


Name: Audrey Power

emailaddress: audreypower2@

date: 17th March 2009

location: Clonsilla, Dublin 15

comment: Born & bred in Balbriggan an still consider it my home


Name: CHRISTY SMYTH

emailaddress: christysmyth@

date: 17 march 2009

location: Swords co. Dublin

comment: Absolutely a brillliant site keep up the great work


Name: Mary

emailaddress: maryg_white@

date: March 17th 2009

location: New York

comment: Happy St. Patrick's Day to all our family and friends in Ring Commons and Man-O'-War and Fingal. Miss everyone but we'll see you all soon. Mary, Nicola and Donna.


Name: Christine Courtney

emailaddress: criissy87@

date: 13/03/09

location: Balbriggan


Name: Catheine ford

emailaddress: kateford@

date: 12/3/09

location: balbriggan

comment: looking for a long lost friend Mary Mc Evoy from finglas


Name: Ianko

emailaddress: iankorodriguez@hotmail.com

date: 19-03-1976

location: Bilbai spain.

comment: i'll never forget
Balbriggan.


Name: Edna Carson (Reynolds)

emailaddress: edna.carson@

date: 11/03/09

location: costa del sol

comment: Just found Balbriggan Website fantastic! Saw a few names in the guest book i recognised. I moved from Balbriggan some fourteen years ago to live in England with my now Husband Tony. We as a family have moved to sunny Spain in August(08) with our four children Hannah 11, Tara 9, Frankee 5 and little Padraig 1.Anyone who wants to catch up feel free to email me . XX


Name: Andrew Matthews

emailaddress: a1matthews@

date: 10/03/2009

location: Drogheda

comment: I JUST SEEN THE PICTURE OF MYSELF KITTY AND CAROLINE ON THIS SITE. THE STORY WAS NEARLY CORRECT. AS AN AMPUTEE I WAS INVOLVED IN DISABLED SPORTS FOR A LONG TIME AND IN DO SO REPRESENTED IRELAND AT TABLE TENNIS AND WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL. WITH REGARD TO THE INCIDENT ON THE STRAND, I WAS BURIED UP TO MY WAIST BY MY BROTHER AND HIS FRIENDS. I THEN COULDN'T OUT, SO THEY HAD TO LIFT ME OUT FIRST AND THEN REMOVE MY LIMB FROM THE SAND.IT DIDN'T BREAK THANK GOD THE MOTHER WOULD HAVE KILLED ME. IT WAS KEN GUILDEA WHO HELP US THAT DAY, NICE BLOKE KEN. GOOD DAYS INDEED. I DONT KNOW WHO TOOK THE PHOTO BUT I THINK IT WAS IN THE MILESTONE.


Name: teddy homes

emailaddress: teddy@yahoo.com

date: 2009

location: england

comment: ilove this site


Name: Nella Mann

emailaddress: nm813@yahoo.com

date: March 6, 2009

location: Kansas City, Missouri

comment: My grandmother came from Balbriggan and I fondly remember visiting there 35 years ago


Name: Sharon Walsh

emailaddress: sharon.walsh@

date: 5th March 2009

location: Ballbriggan - originally


Name: Paula Casey

emailaddress: paulajcasey@

date: 04/03/2009

location: 4 miles outside Balbriggan

comment: Just discovered site, town looks really well


Name: Peter Hall

emailaddress: harreds1@

date: 4th March 2009

location: Faversham, Kent, England

comment: It was great to see loads of pictures & read news of the area. I moved over here last year and miss Ireland. Fingal Harrier Hunt Ball looked good, lots of dolly's and loads of shy guys, nothing changes there then. Hey Brian, I thought Dalores's tan was great but the head-dress a tad OTT for the Hunt Ball, but who am I, she's the fashion Icon. Be Lucky everyone, Peter H.


Name: Denise Carvin

emailaddress: denisecarvin@

date: 04/03/2009

comment: Rest in peace Keith. It was a pleasure knowing you. You will never be forgotten.xxxx


Name: Maurice Harvey

emailaddress: mccullenharv ey@

date: 2/03/2009

location: Greenanstown

comment: very informative


Name: Brian Beggan

emailaddress: brinish@

date: 2/03/09

location: Dublin


Name: jean

emailaddress: jeanbridge@

date: 298.2.09

location: Harlow, Essex.England

comment: This is such a wonderful web site and has let many people keep in contact with one another. Is there anyway those who use the site can donate a little to keep the site up and running, baring in mind that people from all over the world log on so currency may be a problem. Keep up the excellent work.


Name: Martin Benton

emailaddress: martinbenton1@

date: 27th Feb '09

location: Witney, Oxford

comment: Great website.
Balbriggan was the first place I drank Guinness (The larger was shite) And I havenâ t stop drinking it since. Hiccup!!!!
Jack, I hear youâ ve been break dancing! Howâ s the hip?
Regards to all the Bentons there.


Name: john hegarty

emailaddress: damm.damage@

date: 250209

location: paderborn#germany

comment: hi guys, great old photos from christy geraghty, i remember handing my fathers lunch in the window of smyth and co, with jackie mc mahon as our fathers worked there in the 60s. bye for now, yer man in germany.


Name: Paul Costelloe

emailaddress: PaulC2@

date: 23/02/2009

location: Monkstown

comment: I would Like to wishe all the staff and other stewerts that come each year to make a childs holday unforgetabble Many Thanks Paul Costelloe


Name: john Canning

emailaddress: johncanning84@

date: 21feb2009

location: tallaght

comment: my dads family came from the gasworks in balbriggan


Name: oliver murray jnr

emailaddress: whouse@

date: 17/02/2009

location: stamullen

comment: I have two new nicknames the herd murray and the block murray from pinewood green road


Name: denise McLoughlin

emailaddress: denisemc29

date: 16th February, O9

location: Swords

comment: Very interesting web. site. Keep up the good work


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Name: Bernadette Farrell Brady

emailaddress: Btbrady

date: 14th Feb 2009

location: Balbriggan

comment: i would like to thank balbriggan.net and tony healy on the great work about my father sean farrell. He is fantastic and its great for balbriggan.


Name: Paudge Reddy

emailaddress: paudgereddy

date: 13/2/2009

location: Carlow Town

comment: We were delighted to see Sean Farrell on rte tv You were terrific Sean a great ambassador for Ballbriggan Best of luck to Sean,Maria and all the family.


Name: Francesca&Sienna

emailaddress: kimjohn@

date: 13/02/09

location: Dublin 16

comment: To Grandad (Sean)
We saw you on TV on Wednesday. We were very proud of you. Happy Birthday, from your granddaughters Francesca and Sienna.


Name: Harriette Faulkner

emailaddress: hf51898

date: 13/02/09

location: Balbriggan

comment: Just signing in great site keep up good work


Name: Ollie Healy

emailaddress: olieheal

date: 12 / 2 / 09

location: Balbriggan

comment: Iwish balbriggan.net well and the pepole who set it up anyone who knows me I look foward to hearing from you


Name: Niamh Tuite

emailaddress: neaverbeaver@

date: 11-01-09

location: Oxford, UK

comment: Still hanging here for a bit.. but will be back regularly to make sure the town's still the same!!


Name: pascal vibien

emailaddress: pascal.vibien

location: 17, mill street balbriggan

comment: Hello, just moved in to balbriggan and was wondering how to get a resident permit to park my car.
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Name: Dixer Dowling

emailaddress: ficar@eircom.net

date: 8th February 2009

location: Balbriggan

comment: Just wanted to say hello to Gerry Jones from Scotland we always met up in John D's when he was over.


Name: Sean Farrell fan club - Toronto chapter!

emailaddress: cormacmonaghan@hotmail.com

location: Canada

comment: Congrats to Sean on the TV debut. The 'Big screen' debut won't be far behind! Well done.


Name: john hegarty

emailaddress: damm.damage@live.co.uk

date: 07 feb 09

location: germany

comment: im impressed with david brangens collection of the old town, but shouldnt we call balbriggan a CITY now? reguards to all. yer man in GERMANY


Name: Gerry Jones

emailaddress: jones_gerry@hotmail.com

date: 6 Feb 2009

location: Glasgow

comment: John 'D'
How sad to hear about the passing on of John 'D' a lot of us guys from Glasgow were regulars of his in the 1970's. Best bar we ever visited and his brouges were world famious. Clickty clack as John walks over the tiled floor of the lounge. Come on lads he would say, "why not go out for a walk in the sunshine" instead of staying in here playing darts and drinking Guinness all day.
Nedless to say we did not take his advice.
Happy memorys of a truly great man.


Name: Billy Kennedy

emailaddress: billybk.46@gmail.com

date: 7 February 2009

location: Infirmary Rd, Dublin 7

comment: I have very fond memories of a week spent in the Sunshine Home in the mid-fifties. I visited the spot last June and was delighted to have access to the playing fields and playground area. I hope to return sometime this Summer complete with camera.


Name: Mary

emailaddress: maryg_white@yahoo.com

date: February 4th 2009

location: New York

comment: Wonderful photo of the 1947 Balrothery School pupils. I recognized my aunts Carmel and the late Bernadette Morgan, originally from Man-O'-War immediately. Sean, thank you for sharing.


Name: sally hallford(douglas)

emailaddress: sallyhallford@hotmail.co.uk

date: 3 feburary 2009

location: wishaw scotland

comment: my father used to bring a caravan to balbriggan from belfast in the earlys 1950 until he died 1992 he park beside the peir the family who own the big house were named lee i have great memorys of the holidays we had there x sally


Name: megan wilson-griffin

emailaddress: gary.griffo@gmail.com

date: 02/02/09

location: westbrook avenue

comment: Hi, just want to say hello to my aunt Suzanne uncle Sam and cousins Sammy and Kyle. Hope you are all keeping well and enjoying your new home. Love from all the family. xxx


Name: michael blount

emailaddress: michael.blount@yahoo.com

date: 2.02.2009

location: library

comment: balbriggan karate club has turned 25 and again in march 09 will be representing the town and fingal at the malta open karate international,the squad includes holly lyons,abbie beggs,eoin watson ,jill mulholland chris and juvan maritz and team captain ml,blount..any help with costs appreciated,contact ml,blount,slan go foilin.


Name: Gretta Rogers

emailaddress: grettamrogers28@eircom.net

date: 01/02/2009

location: Balbriggan

comment: I've just read with much sadness on balbriggan.net of the death of John D.May he rest in peace.He was a lovely gentleman and will be sadly missed.



Name: Michelle

emailaddress: shelmish@yahoo.co.uk

date: 31/01/09

location: Balbriggan

comment: Hi,
Just saw your feature in your news section on Sean Farrell. Sean is a wonderful man, a gentleman. It is fantastic that he is honoured this way, I will look forward to watching nationwide,


Name: katie floogenheimer

emailaddress: flooglethatboogle@hotmail.com

date: 30 january 2009

location: no....the question is...WHERE ARE YOU?

comment: i think balbriggan is not particularly nice. everywhere i go its horrible and the amount of houses makes me feel like im in lego land!=[ it is quite depressing! its getting me down....You WILL pay for my medication!


Name: Sir Moe King

emailaddress: sirmoeking@least40aday.ie

date: 29.1.09

location: Inyourlungs

comment: Nice site, pity about the smoking advertising banner Reply from B.net. Some months we have to pay £80.00 a month to 1&1.co.uk for downloads because B.net has become so popular. The smoking ad goes towards that expense.


Name: lauren mcloughlin

emailaddress: wwwlollyluvzya@live.ie

date: 26.1.2009

location: in my house

comment: balbriggan is a small town nd everyone knows everyone love eveyone in balbriggan xxxxxx


Name: John Gallen

emailaddress: jgallen@indigo.ie

date: 26/01/2009

location: Balbriggan

comment: Excellent


Name: George W Browning

emailaddress: george@gbrowning16.freeserve.co.uk

date: 26/01/09

location: Cambridge. UK

comment: A visit to Balbriggan coming up for St Patricks Day. Grandad was born in Courtlough in 1866.


Name: Donal O Drisceoil

emailaddress: donal.bigoudi@gmail.com

date: 21/1/09

location: Working in Balbriggan Library

comment: I moved to Balbriggan just over a year and a half ago, but I now consider it be my home.


Name: Teresa Gaffney

emailaddress: tmgaffney@eircom.net

date: 20/01/09

location: Naul

comment: Just checking out your web site


Name: Ash worth

emailaddress: bitadeadly@hotmail.com

date: 19/01/08

location: Oldtown

comment: Can I just say well done to Tony Healy in the panto he brought something special this year.. and well done on the picture slideshow.. fab fab fab!!! ash, aka cinderella


Name: Kamaria

emailaddress: jacks1@mail.com

date: jacks1@mail.com

location: France

comment: Could you help me. It is not enough to succeed. Others must fail.
I am from France and too bad know English, tell me whether I wrote the following sentence: "Foundry a behind the scenes look at how he created the cover of the book nothingface."

Thanks 8-). Kamaria.


Name: Claire Earley

emailaddress: earleyclaire@yahoo.ie

date: 09/01/2009

location: Athlone Co. Westmeath

comment: i loved the website. looking through all the pictures and reading the old story about sunshine house which i havevery fond memories of. great work..


Name: Karen

emailaddress: kaz_sapphire@hotmail.com

date: 06/01/2009

location: Balbriggan
comment: Hi, I am trying to get in touch with a guy from Balbriggan but unfortunately I have lost his number and can't remember his surname. His first name is Paul and he works for Joe Wade builders and as far as I know he lives around the Curran Park area. If anyone knows him can they ask him to contact me please on 086 8620278 as soon as possible. Thanks.


Name: Fiona Corcoran

emailaddress: fionacullen@jerseymail.co.uk

date: 06.01.09

location: Jersey,Channel Is

comment: Happy New year to my Mam and Dad,Robert 'The Raw' Cullen and Alice Cullen,also a bid thank you to Tracy for putting up with us over the Christmas, we had a ball,to jackie also for the wonderful Sunday dinners !!!!!


Name: Jenny Kiernan

emailaddress: alainn@rocketmail.com

date: 1/1/09

location: Palm Springs, California

comment: I am so sad to hear about Emmy Hand's passing. She was a good friend of my mother's and always gave me hugs when I was in Balbriggan. My sincere condolences.


Name: Jenny Kiernan and Cheryl Sarkisian

emailaddress: alainn@rocketmail.com

date: 1/1/09

location: Palm Springs, California

comment: Happy New Year to everyone in Balbriggan. We are toasting the new year.


Name: richard murray

emailaddress: richardmurray90@yahoo.ie

date: 01/01/2009

location: kilbarrack Dublin 05

comment: hi all at balbriggan.net,wishing you's all a happy new year, i have enjoyed the Web-Site so much, looking forword to 2009. richard Murray




 
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