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I made my First Confession on 26th May and my First Holy Communion on 28th May 1953 in Sacred Heart Church, where we went every Sunday and often daily for Mass. I was confirmed there as well, with Cecilia on 27th February 1956. Uncle Willie's wife,…

Memorable occasions were the Christenings, the First Holy Communions, the Confirmations, the first days at school, the weddings and the birth of my grandchildren.Getting my first car was a great achievement and a memorable one. I bought it in a…

At four years of age, I started primary school and attended the Holy Faith Convent in Little Strand Street, Dublin, where I remained until I was fourteen years old. I walked to school with my sister and brother. Being a convent school, we were…

First Communion was received in St Francis Xavier's Church in Gardiner Street in the Ignatian Chapel. Some days before the event we all went in a crocodile to the chapel for a rehearsal. Instead of a host we had a mint sweet placed on our tongue. We…