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Grave Matters

Posted on November 17, 2025 by fitzjameshorse

There are three graves in Milltown. My fathers family. My grandfather died in April 1959. He had just bought my First Communion suit and did not live to see me wear it. He is buried in an unmarked grave, the … Continue reading →

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The Irish Way Of Death

Posted on April 26, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

The rituals of Death and Funerals are something I never really understood until January 1986, when my own father died. I never really appreciated that extending a hand and saying “I am sorry for your loss” could actually help. Having … Continue reading →

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