Archive (2 life histories found)

'Imagine trying to sell Newry as a shopping destination at the height of the troubles! '

All my life I have been involved with various organisations covering cultural, charitable and business.On the business side, I spent almost 20 years with Newry Chamber of Trade holding the posts of PRO and President. Imagine trying to sell Newry as…

Tags: Catholic Marriage Advisory Committee, Counselling, family, Music, Newry Cathedral, Newry Chamber of Trade, Newry Hospice Fund Raising Committee, Poor Clare Nuns, religion, school, St John of God Congregation, Troubles

'Put a microphone under my nose or a TV Camera in my face and I became a new man. '

I have always had a thirst for knowledge so one of the first things that I did when I reduced my work load was - I joined the U3A. Now, that was a good decision. I love the two classes I joined, the 'Life Story writing Group' and 'Radio for…

Tags: friendship, Journalism, Music, Newry Chamber of Trade, Newry Telegraph, reading, Reporting, Television, Trade, travel, U3A, Writing