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Fallon
small collection of Postcards
also Sloane, Lynch, MacCauley & Carey
Winifred Higgins (I don't know if this is the lady's name or the name of
the photographer, its written on the front)
This is one of my latest friends. (written on the back)
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1) 'The Quay, Waterford' 11th April 1907 Postmark Waterford to Miss K.
Lynch, Rooskey, Co. Roscommon - Got down here on Saturday night, fairly
tired after my 170 miles or so. Hope you and your sister are very well, as
for my own part, I am fair enough, miss my comrade Willie Murphy very much,
had a very lonesome day here on Sunday, nothing to do. I thought the day
would never go in. How are all the Dromod & Rooskey folk, any fun around
there. I suppose they all have a great day at Dromod Tournament. Don't
forget about the new p.cards, won't you send me one, tho' I'm sorry that
some other one that was to go that day (when they were taken) was sick and
didn't go. No news of any kind knocking around. Hoping you are all in good
health and to hear soon. I am yours sincerely P. J. M. (Dr. La Salle
College, Waterford)
2) 'The Park, Waterford' 4th October 1907 Postmark Waterford to Mr. D.
Sloane, Dromad P.O., Co. Leitrim - My dear chum, Got a P.C. today from Jas.?
of course you know and don't know what to make of the business. What is the
bad news you mentioned on it. Write at once and tell me all you know. Now
Dick I depend on you to have a letter back by return of post explaining all,
who's for America or what changes in H & R? Am expecting a letter from whom
u know. Send back answer by return of post. Tell me all as far as you know.
Hope you are well. Write at once as I intend to write Tom? when I get yours,
if I have none from her before that, yours, ? H??? Don't forget to write
quickly.
 
 
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1) 'Miss Gaynor Rowlands' 30th July 1907 Postmark Dromod to Miss K. Lynch,
Ruskey, Dromod - Katie Lynch Thanks Hope you are well, yours as
ever.
2) 'Constabulary Depot, Phoenix Park, Dublin (Men's Reading Room)' 14th
March 1908 Postmark Bal? Dublin to Mr. J. Carey, R.I.C., Grousehall,
Bailiboro, Co. Cavan - Dear, You look quite at home here, "Don't you think
so." Hope you are keeping O.K. Shall write soon. Good bye ? D.?
 
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1) 'Lower Lake Glendalough, Co. Wicklow' (somebody didn't want this
postcard read) 11th January 1909 Postmark ? to Mr. R. Sloane, Post
Office, Dromod, Co. Leitrim - Ashfield ? ? ? (it's hard to decipher as
this person puts a full stop after every word) I think its my time to
send a card o.k. It's for ? and I'm afraid ? were not working hard enough at
? ? could not have caught of Ha? ? ? ? ! Have ? ? in "?ire?" to
mention? I'm sure New Year was a big day for O.A.P.? Awful ? ? ? I
believe ? ????
2nd August 1911 Postmark Belfast to Cons. Fallon, R.I.C., Gawna, Co. Cavan -
Dear Sir, I received your letter allright and will have yrs. for the 8th
August, hoping this will suit. Yours Truly D. McIlwaine (Postcard of St.
Mary's Abbey, York)
 
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1) 23rd December 1912 Postmark Bangor Erris, Ballina to Mr. P. M. Fallon,
R.I.C., Crossdoney, Co. Cavan - Thanks for letter recd. no nothing on the
way here, my ????????????????????? P. W. Kerr?
2) 'Christmas, Greetings from Rooskey' 23rd December 1912 Postmark Ruskey to
Miss M. Lynch, Rooskey, Dromod - Dear Maggie, Just a P.C. wishing you a very
Happy Xmas. Best love from yr. dear Friend, May? A.?
 
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1) 12th August 1937 Postmark Portrush, Co. Antrim to Master W. P. Fallon, 13
College Terrace, Derry - Having great fun. Hope your enjoying yourself too.
I am able to dive? now Abby? J. M. D.
2) 22nd August 1937 Postmark Belfast to Master P. Fallon, 13 College
Terrace, Londonderry, N. Ireland - I am sure you will be back at college by
this time. I hope everybody is well, what about pussy nans? Hope Mammie &
Dadda is well. Love to all. L. B.
3) 22nd August 1937 Postmark Belfast to Master W. Fallon, 13 College
Terrace, Londonderry, N. Ireland - I hope you had a very good Holiday. I am
having a good restful time here, all in good health, weather is good & have
not much rain since I came. my is running in very quick, Love L. B.
 
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1) 'Monument and Bandstand, Enniskillen' 26th April 1938 Postmark ? Co.
Fermanagh to Mr. P. M. Fallon, 13 College Terrace, Derry City - Dear Mr.
Fallon, I have done well here today, and will finish the exam. I have a good
chance of success. R. Irwin
2) 30th August 1938 Postmark Exhibition P.O., Glasgow to Master P. Fallon,
13 College Terrace, Londonderry, N. Ireland - I am having a good time and I
had a very good crossing. Hope you are well. I am glad to see that Wally got
the Inter? (I got it myself) Cheerio Jimmy
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1) 'Weddel Bridge, Carnamoney, Draperstown' 2nd January 1942 Postmark
Draperstown to Mr. Walter H. Fallon, 13 College Tec., Derry - D.'Town.
2-2-42 Dear Walter, Hello from D'Town, up here with Bill at the fair,
nothing much doing. Hope you got my report o.k. (morse code) Happy N.Y. to
you & all at No. 13. Remember me to all the flight; Old B. Popham sends you
his best wishes, he's feeling "sore"? Well Cheerio from D'Town. Over to you,
Over. Gerry?
2) 'Portstewart Castle and Bay' 28th August 1942 Postmark Portstewart, Co.
Derry to Mrs. P. M. Fallon, 13 College Terrace, Londonderry - Dear Mama, We
arrived at hostel o.k. Everything is o.k. It is so good that we will not be
home till Monday (Probably). Best love from Pete
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1) 'The Bridge, Malin, Co. Donegal' 8th September 1942 Postmark Malainn,
Leithbhearr to Mr. P. Fallon, 13 College Tce., Derry - Dear Pete, Just a
line to let you know I arrived here safe. The weather is not so good. I
suppose you are going to Carrigans, see and win something. I have no news at
present. Tell your mother I was asking for her. Excuse writing. Your old pal
Jim
2) 'Cushendall, Shore Road' 27th July 1943 Postmark Cushendall to Mrs. P. M.
Fallon, 13 College Tce., Londonderry - 27 July 1943 Dear folks, So
far, so good. We stayed at Ballyros? last night & all is going well. I am
writing this from Cushendall. Pudgy has got bitten by a cleg. love Pete
 
'R. C. Church, Killough' 28th July 1943 Postmark Killough, Downpatrick, Co.
Down to Mr. P. M. Fallon, 13 College Tce., Londonderry - 29 Jul 1943
Dear Mama, We have arrived at Minerstown. It is the loveliest place we saw
yet. We passed thro' Belfast & Newtownards yesterday. Love to all. See you
on Sunday. Pete
12th November 1945 Postmark Leicester to Mr. & Mrs. P. M. Fallon, 13 College
Terrace, Londonderry, N. Ireland - London 11-11-45 Dear Mr. & Mrs.
Fallon, I do hope that this P.C. finds you both in the very best of health.
I am spending the weekend here and had quite a view from the top of the
tower (over ?oo; see picture) (photo was of Westminster Cathedral)
yesterday. This is a very nice city but give me dear old Derry every time.
Hoping to see you at Xmas, George
no date
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1) to Rev. Fr. MacCauley, St. Columb's College, Derry City, N. Ireland - I
am enjoying
2) Main Street, Kircubbin
3) H. Howard,
4) Souvenir, The Two Cromwells
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1) Prayer of a Horse: By order of Acting Police Commissioner Bugher, who as
First Deputy Commissioner has charge of the traffic squads, New York, there
has been posted in every stable and other places where police horses are
kept a neatly printed card bearing this "Prayer of a Horse" :- Police
Department, New York
To thee, my master, I offer my prayer: Feed me, water, and care for me, and
when the day's work is done provide me with shelter, a clean, dry bed, and a
stall wide enough for me to lie down in comfort. Talk to me.
Your voice often means as much to me as the reins. Pet me sometimes,
that I may serve you the more gladly and learn to love you. Do not
jerk the reins, and do not whip me when going up hill, but let my head down.
Never strike, beat, or kick me when I do not understand what you mean, but
give me a chance to understand you. Watch me, and if I fail to do your
bidding, see if something is not wrong with my harness or feet.
Examine my teeth when I do not eat. I may have an ulcerated tooth, and
that, you know, is very painful. Keep my feet in good order, and never
allow any one to cut the frogs. Do not pull at my mouth when leading
me, it only hurts and distresses me, and do not overload me at any time. If
I have any sores under my harness, get them healed up well, before you use
me again. Lampas is only an inflamed condition of my palate, and is
due to sudden change in my food, from grass to hay or corn only. Give
me grass, bran, and plenty of water to drink for a few days till my mouth is
well, and do not burn or cut me for it, which is cruel and un-necessary.
Do not tie my head in an unnatural position or take away my best defence
against flies and mosquitoes by cutting off my tail or mane. And, finally,
when my useful strength is gone, do not turn me out to starve or freeze or
sell me to some cruel owner to be slowly tortured and starved to death.
But do thou, my master, take my life in the kindest way and your God will
reward you here and hereafter. ~ James Duffy & Co. Ltd., 38
Westmoreland Street, Dublin
2) General View, Kirkcubbin
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