Anne, My, your sister has a sharp eye, bless her. Yes, my hubby added the black print to the picture in the hope that future generations who may have missed the rather faded name on the shingle might make the connection as to who the people are. I have to admit I am not holding my breath as none of our young and scattered family members are showing the least bit of interest!!! I made out dozens of family trees and posted them to Aus, U.S,A. Eng. and lastly Ireland and had no feed back from anyone. As stated, I even wrote some short stories about our life in the tenement houses in the hope that reading about a life oh, so different to what they now live and know would entice them to become interested. Have you noticed the posting just below this one (The lighter side of life in the Tenements, My Da, the John Wayne of Ireland) That was a true but light hearted account, others are stark and sad. The Street I lived in is the next one to Jervis St. I was born there in Stafford St now called Wolfe Tone Court. I made a trip back there to show my husband where I was born and brought up. I stood looking around at all the changes and of course the memories came flooding back and I cried buckets! even shedding a wee tear thinking abut it, silly old me. I think your sister hit the nail on the head in her choice of location. I'm sure that shop was oh so close to Stafford St. While I do not remember the name, I certainly recall that seed shop. I also recall Barry's where they sold hand made shoes and riding boots, a lot of them made by my own grandfather, it was on the opposite side to Breartons (Sp) pawn shop( R.I.P. Pat who allowed my mum more than the pledge was worth. bless him) I also recall Longs leather shop further down toward Capel St. Bridge who supplied bootmakers needs. What was the name of that shop in Capel St, just around the corner from Mary St. a child's paradise who sold jokes, sneezing powder, balls, bats marbles and so forth, I loved it. Who can forget "The Doll's Hospital" on the corner of the lane in Mary St. I bought my first record there, my hero, the love of my life LOL Eddie Fisher!!!! Oh, happy days. Must stop, I am getting carried away but I love these " on the board, conversation's" and reminiscence about old Dublin. Bridget x
