Author Archives: nkenealy
GO TO HELL! FROM HAROLD’S CROSS TO HELL
HELL: DUBLIN’S FORGOTTEN QUARTER by Maurice Curtis. In his latest book, HELL: Dublin’s Forgotten Quarter, Haroldonian, Historian and Novelist, Maurice Curtis, welcomes you to the dark recesses of Dublin’s long-forgotten HELL. Such was the area’s notoriety, infamy and reputation, from Pettigo to St Petersburg, that the City Fathers
Read moreChristmas Tree Lighting – 23rd Nov
Kevin’s GAA club – the chase is on
If you have ever watched Bradley Walsh on The Chase on TV and wondered if you could beat The Chaser , well now is your chance !And you could also have a great family friendly night out while supporting Kevins Hurling & Camogie Club raise funds for much
Read moreReview of Harold’s Cross – An Irish Childhood
The author gives an authoritative and knowledgeable overview of experiences – in what would appear to be a semi-biographical account – of growing up In Dublin, Ireland and in particular the area of Harold’s Cross. As seen through the eyes of the young teenage Harry, this satirical view
Read moreHistorian and novelist Maurice Curtis launches new book on Harold’s Cross
Set in Harold’s Cross, Dublin, HAROLD’S CROSS: An Irish Childhood is the gripping story of growing up in Ireland in a bygone era as seen through the eyes of Harold (Harry), a young teenager full of vim and vigour. As Harry grows and develops, his life becomes a
Read moreRichard Allen Building
Allen, Richard (1803–86), philanthropist and anti-slavery and temperance campaigner, was born 8 January 1803 at Harold’s Cross, Dublin, into a quaker family, fourth child and second son among fifteen children of Edward Weston Allen, draper, and Ellen/Eleanor Allen (née Burton), and was educated by a tutor. In 1820
Read moreMeeting to Plan HX Festival 24 Monday 12th Feb
Reminder: A meeting to kick-off the planning for HX Festival 24 is scheduled for this evening Monday, 12th of February in the Rosary Pastoral Centre at 7.30 (at the back of Rosary Church HX) It would be great if as many people as possible could attend. Also, if
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