Archive (138 life histories found)

It was during my year teaching in St Malachy's, that I entered the Sisters of Mercy on the Crumlin Road. My father and mother left me there on 24th September 1972. My mother told me that when he returned home again, my father started cleaning the…

Rosemary's present home on Oldpark Road

A picture of Rosemary McCloskey with five of her sisters taken on the day of her First Profession.

A picture of Rosemary McCloskey, aged about 6, with her sister and accompanied by their aunt and father visiting Santa Claus in Robb's Store High Street, Belfast

A picture of Rosemary McCloskey's ancestors including her grandmother and her great grandfather

A photo of Ita McClelland with her husband, children and niece celebrating her niece's 18th birthday.

A group wedding photo of Ita McClelland with her husband and wedding guests on the steps of St. Malachy's Chapel.

A photo of Ita McClelland with her siblings.

A photo of Ita McClelland on the beach with her sister, mother, and other relations.

A photo of Ita McClelland aged about eight with her family.