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16 October 2014

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Peter Carragher

Peter Carragher


14th of October, 1971


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Peter Carragher

"This morning was like no other morning in my entire life…"

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Peter takes us to a brisk autumn morning in 1971. As Peter packed his bags and prepared to leave, he wondered exactly what was in store for him…

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Listen to Peter sing 'Goodbye Johnny Dear', a song which his mother loved and which always reminds him of her and of that day

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Name: Brigid Brady and all at Teac Mallon
Date: 19/10/2008
Comment: Congratulations Peter! We are all very proud of you. Both your story and song have evoked alot of memories for so many. We are happy you've returned to the old sod, where would Teac Mallon be without you? Best Wishes to Kathleen and James they must be real proud of you!

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Sinead Mitchell
Date: 02/08/2008
Comment: Hello Peter!That was a lovely reminiscent story to listen to and what a treasure to have those wonderful photos too,a priviledge for us to view.Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you again soon (with your wife and James).

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Sam Mc Nally
Date: 13 /08/2008
Comment: Good one peter. brilliant story. love the pictures
Sam

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Margaret Heatley
Date: 28/06/2008
Comment: People bumping into each other and not speaking evokes a poignant image of leaving home. I enjoyed your story very much. Your pictures were superb.

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Anthony J Smyth
Date: 25/06/2008
Comment: Very touching story



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Peter aged 12 at school
Peter's sister Peggy and their mum Mary
Peter's mum, Mary Carragher
Peter (left) and a friend on the Canadian seas
On the road in the Canadian wilderness
100 degrees below zero. Peter (left) braves the Canadian winter
Peter on the hunt in Canada
A taste of home - Peter planting spuds in his back garden in Canada
Peter's security pass for the Cyprus mining corp
Canadian car insurance
Peter on a skidoo - the only way to travel in the snow
Kicking back in his log cabin
Peter's Yukon driving licenc
The green green grass of home - Peter Carragher, and in the background his home in Cullyhanna can be seen. The place he left for Canada all those years ago
Home again - Peter, his mum Mary and son James

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