Tag Archives: The Troubles

A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Troubles

Truth…..Anecdote…..we all have a story. Or Three. Or Four. Just ask my sons. They have had to listen for years to what Daddy did in the War. In a way, I cant tell the story of Bloody Sunday without telling … Continue reading

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Bloody Friday July 1972

“Bloody Friday” was a series of bombings which took place on 21st July 1972. Before talking about the specific event, I want to point out that this was one of a series of traumatic events in the twelve months from … Continue reading

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Bombay Street, Belfast

Photograps taken in Bombay Street, Belfast in February 2012.

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Hey Diddly Dee…An (Irish) Actor’s Life For Me

Last week I began a draft a blog on specifically Belfast actors and unfortunately it has been overtaken by events. Last weekend Dublin actor David Kelly (82) died. I first came across David Kelly in the early 1960s. He had a … Continue reading

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