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McGown - Conn Postcards
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1 no information - 2) The Irish Tom Thumb (The
Smallest Man) Height 29 inches. Age 28 years. - 3) Northern Whig and Belfast
Post, Saturday, August 3, 1963, Dr. William Donald Davison, Knock Eden Park,
Belfast, and Miss Margaret Rosemary Haughton, Upper Green, Dunmurry, after
their wedding in St. John the Baptist Church, Upper Falls, yesterday. Also
included are Miss Ellen Harrison and Miss Anne Lavery, bridesmaids; Mr.
Winston Wilkinson, best man, and Mr. Duncan Scarlett, groomsman. (on back of
clipping Equal pay for Women Bank Tellers. Bonds Draw Numbers)
in chronological order
1912
16th April 1912 Postmark Lurgan to Miss Selina McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - Hope Mother is better. Come tomorrow Evg. about 5 to ?
W. Hope you can come. S. McG.
1918
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1) 1st March 1918 Postmark Belfast to Miss Lena McGown, c/o Mr. George
McGeown, Aughagallon, Lurgan - Dear Lena, I am sending you a line to let you
know that we are all well & hope that all you people up there are in good
health. There was a wee boy ran over by the tram today and badly hurted.
Best wishes from Madge
2) 26th August 1918 Postmark Belfast to Miss L. McGown, c/o Mr. McGown, Jnr.,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - My Dear Lena, Just a line to let you know that we
arrived safe, we had a fine time in the train. Hope to hear from you soon.
Lily. Madge is fairly well. xxx
3) 26th August 1918 Postmark Belfast to Miss Lena McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - Dear Lena, I hope you are well. I will try & get up
soon. Lily & Annie are very good to me. From Madge
4) 4th September 1918 Postmark Belfast to Miss L. McGown, c/o Mrs. McGown, Jnr., Aughagallon, Lurgan - My Dear Lena, I hope you are all well, we are
all well here. I got my photo took, excuse writing as I have a very bad pen.
This is all now from Madge
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1) 3rd July 1920 Postmark Knocknacarry? to Miss L. McGeown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - Tuesday Having a good time here for the past
fortnight. I trust that you are all well. Mary
2) 3rd August 1920 Postmark Belfast to Miss Lenie M'Gown, c/o Geo. E. M'Gown
Esq., Mount View House, Aughagallon, Kilmore, Lurgan - Dear Lenie, I am
having a great time here. I go in to bathe every day. I wish you were down
too. Hope all are well. Write soon. from your loving Cousin Madge xxx
[I'm going to make some splash at Bangor 'Madge']
3) 31st December? 1920 Postmark ? to Miss Lena McGown, c/o D. H. Wilson,
Esq., 24 Castlereagh Road, Belfast - My Dear Lena, Hope you are well and
having a good time, we are all well here. Tell Lily I was asking for her.
Yours Lil write soon x x x
1921
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1) 8th July 1921 Postmark Bangor to Mr. Geo. T. McGown, Sen'r., Aughagallon,
Lurgan - Dear Granda, I am having a very good time here, bathing every day,
it is doing me good. There is a Big Crowd here. Weather has been lovely,
raining a bit today. Hope all are well. Your own wee girl Madge
2) 9th December 1921 Postmark Belfast to Miss L. McGown, c/o Geo. E. McGown,
Esq., Kilmore, Aughagallon, Lurgan - C. Reagh Road, 9.12.21 My Dear
Len, I hope you are all well and that Nan got home alright. I thought you
would have written before now. Give my love to all. Yours Lil
1922
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1) March 1922 Postmark Lurgan to Miss Lena McGown, c/o Geo. E. McGown, Esq.,
Kilmore, Aughagallon, Lurgan - Wishing you a very very Happy Birthday. Yours
Lil
2) 15th June? 1922 Postmark Carnlough? to Miss Lenie McGown, c/o Mr. George
McGown, Aghagallon, Kilmore, Lurgan - Stoneyhill House, Carnlough, Co.
Antrim Dear Lenie, Hope you got home safely. The train was late, we
came here on Saty. Having a good time. Love from Lily
3) 27th July 1922 Postmark Douglas I.O.M. to Miss L. McGown, Aghagallon,
Lurgan, Ulster - Dear Lenie, Hope you enjoyed your holiday in Bangor. Having
a fine time here. M. Murphy
4) 23rd November 1922 Postmark Belfast to Miss Lenie McGown, c/o Geo. E.
McGown, Jnr., Kilmore, Aughagallon, Lurgan - My Dear Lenie, I hope you are
all well, we are all well here. Don't be working too hard. We are all going
to the Hipps? tonight. Nan seems to be enjoying herself, although she gets a
bit of nursing to do. There is nothing strange here. We were at Aunt T.?
last night. tell all I was asking for them. Tell M. to write soon. Nan will
likely be home on Monday. Yours Lily
5) 23rd December 1922 Postmark Lurgan to Miss Lenie McGown, Aghagallon,
Lurgan - Best Wishes to all From M. Murphy
1923
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1) 9th July 1923 Postmark Holywood to Mrs. G. E. McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - Pier House, ? Dear Mother, am having a jolly
time, Mrs. Montgomery has asked Madge & I down to Bangor on Tuesday to stay
to Wednesday night. We are playing tennis every day in our own tennis court,
hope you are not working too hard, do please write. I had a letter from Lil,
she is having a jolly time. Nan
2) 11th July 1923 Postmark Laytown to George E. McGown, Esq., Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - Having a ripping time here. Hope you are not working
too hard this weather. Love to all Lily
3) 31st August 1923 Postmark Ballycarry Station, Belfast to Miss Lennie
McGown, c/o Mr. George McGown, Kilmore, Aghagallon, Lurgan - How are you
since the big night at Soldierstown, some fete, the M. more fete was over
before I came so I missed it & all the boys. I'm aful good since I came
here, wouldn't look at a boy let alone good bye
4) 3rd September 1923 Postmark Stainland, Halifax to Miss Lenie McGown,
Kilmore, Aghagallon, Lurgan, Ireland - Dear Lenie, Just a line to let you
know I will write a letter later, and I will give you a little surprise, so
look forward for a letter about Sat. With love and Kisses, Maude (I want
to know what the surprise was, sadly no letters came with this lot)
5) 24th December 1923 Postmark Lurgan to Miss L. McGown, Aughagallon, Lurgan
- With Best Wishes to you all, R.? Murphy
1924
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1) 31st March 1924 Postmark Belfast to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore,
Aghagallon, Lurgan - My Dear Lenie, Just to wish you many happy returns,
love Madge
2) 8th July 1924 Postmark Millisle to Miss Lenie McGown, c/o Mrs. G. McGown,
Kilmore, Aughagallon, Lurgan - c/o Mrs. Brown, Ballymacruise, Millisle
Dear Lenie, Hoping you are all A.1. We are having a good time here &
Millisle is very nice. Had a bathe today. With love from May & Bob
3) 14th July 1924 Postmark Clacton-on-Sea to Miss Ripple McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan, Co. Tyrone, Ireland - Dear Ripple, Christchurch Road,
South Church Road, Southend-on-Sea - Many thanks for your letter, I will
answer it when I get back. I did not have dinner before I came. We are at
Clacton today, about 30 miles away, having just come by Steamer, lovely
trip. Beautiful weather. Nicky Micky?
4) 17th July 1924 Postmark Millisle to Miss L. McGown, c/o Mrs. Geo. McGown,
Kilmore, Aghagallon, Lurgan - Dear Lenie, Hope all are well, we are spending
the day down here, it has been lovely since we came down. Remember me to
everybody, Love to all, Lily
5) 21st July 1924 Postmark Ma????? to Miss L. McGown, Kilmore, Aghagallon,
Lurgan - I received your letter safely. Glad to hear you have got a camera.
I am sure you are proud of it. From your loving friend Lily. Please write
soon. J. T.?
6) 1924 Postmark Laytown to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore, Aughagallon, Lurgan
- My Dear Lenie, I hope you are all well, we are all O.K. here, we are
having a great time. Hope to have a big long letter from you soon. We were
all in Dublin yesterday, love from Lily
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1) 1st April 1925 to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore, Aughagallon, Lurgan - My
Dear Lenie, Just a line to wish you very many happy returns. Your loving
sister Lil
2) 24th June 1925 Postmark Penzance to Miss L. McGown, Kilmore, Aughagallon,
Lurgan, Ireland - Penzance 24.6.25 Dear Pip, We are having a holiday
near here. We are having a lovely time so write soon. I am returning home in
a few days. With love Marjorie
3) 9th July 1925 Postmark Belfast to Miss L. McGown, Kilmore, Aughagallon,
Lurgan - Having a jolly time here. I was up the Castlereagh Road last night
but I didn't see Madge. I intend calling round to see here this evening. I
only wish you were here. Hoping to see you tomorrow night. From your Loving
Chum, Lil. 'Boat House on the Lagan, Belfast'
4) 15th July 1925 Postmark Millisle to Miss L. McGown, Kilmore, Aughagallon,
Lurgan, Co. Armagh - Mina & I are here at Millisle and are enjoying
ourselves. I hope you are enjoying this fine weather also. L. Andrews
5) 5th August? 1925 Postmark Bangor to Miss Lena McGown, Kilmore, Aghagallon,
Lurgan - 28 Gray's Hill, Bangor, Co. Down We are having a great time
here. Weather is lovely here, I only wish you where here but no such luck. I
have been at 3 nights dancing & I am going tomorrow night too. Love to all
Madge
6) 1925 Postmark ? Belfast to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore, Aghagallon, Lurgan
- 1 Moat Entrance, Shore Street, Donaghadee. My Dear Lenie, It is
lovely down here, I only came down yesterday. My hand is keeping a lot
better so I am only trying to this for the first time. Thanks very much for
the beautiful holiday, better late than never, where you at the trip? Love
to a ? Madge
1926
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1) 3rd January 1926 Postmark Lurgan to Miss Lenie McGown, c/o Mrs. J.
Magowan, The Crescent, Dundalk - Dear Lenie, Thanks for your card, am glad
to hear you are having a good time. Wish you were back, Your Pal Ada
2) 26th January 1926 Postmark Lurgan to Miss L. McGown, c/o Mrs. McGowan,
The Crescent, Dundalk - Dear Lenie, Just a post card to thank you for the
nice card you sent me. Glad to hear you are enjoying yourself. I have got my
Scout hat after all and Tom Fitzpatric had not to bring it out in the lorry.
From Harry
3) 26th January 1926 Postmark Lurgan to Miss L. McGown, c/o Mrs. J. McGowan
Magowan, The Crescent, Dundalk - Kilmore Dear Lenie, Just a card to
thank you for your card. Glad to hear you are having a time. I went to the
Technical when Lily was going to the Guides last Tuesday. Are you going to
stay until the 28th, if you get permission do. Mammie & Daddie thank you
very much for your card. The Pentecosts are having a socirree (soirée) on
the same night as ours. From Renie
4) 31st March 1926 Postmark Belfast to Miss Lenie McGown, c/o Mr. G. McGown,
Kilmore, Aughagallon, Lurgan - My Dear Lenie, Wishing you very many happy
returns, will write to you tomorrow. Hope to be home on Friday, until
Tuesday night & will bring your present. With love Lil
5) 1st April 1926 no Postmark to Miss L. McGown, Kilmore, Aghagallon, Lurgan
- Wishing you many happy returns, Best Love Madge
6) 13th April 1926 Postmark Belfast to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore, Aghagallon, Lurgan - I hope you will be able to come down for dance, as I am
sure it will be very good. Lily is expecting you to come. We are all well,
love Madge
7) 16th June 1926 Postmark Penzance to Miss L. McGown, Kilmore, Aughagallon,
Lurgan, Co. Down, Ireland - We are having a lovely time here & lovely
weather. I will write soon. Please excuse me for not writing, with love,
Marjorie
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1) 21st June 1926 Postmark Penzance to Miss L. McGown, Kilmore, Aughagallon,
Lurgan, Co. Down, Ireland - Penzance 19.8.26 We are having a topping
holiday here & lovely weather. I will write when I get home. With love,
Marjorie
2) 28th June 1926 Postmark Dun Dealgan? to Miss L. McGeown, Killmore, Lugan,
Co. Armagh - The Crescent, Dundalk We are spending a very pleasant
holiday here & Stanley has been very good so far, we were all at Laytown
yesterday, Maisie is still here. with love from Florrie
3) 28th June 1926 Postmark Whitehead to Miss L. McGown, Kilmore, Aghagallon,
Lurgan - Thanks for P.C. hope you had a good day. Lily & I are down here for
the day to see May & Bob, they are both well, best love, Madge
4) 6th July 1926 Postmark Po? to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore, Aughagallon,
Lurgan - Dear Lenie, Just a line to say we arrived on (Friday) Having great
fun bathing every day. Love Maureen
5) 3rd August 1926 Postmark Eire to Miss L. McGown, Kilmore, Aughagallon,
Lurgan - Arrived here safely last night. Auntie & Uncle met us at Dublin in
the car. Having a great time. We were down at the sea this morning until
lunch hour 12 o'clock. Will write later. Lily
6) 5th August 1926 Postmark ? to Miss Lena McGown, Aughagallon, Kilmore,
Lurgan - Dear L. We are having a great time here. Uncle takes us out every
evg. in the car & we have been through a great part of Co. Wicklow. Love to
all. Yours A. M.
7) 9th August 1926 Postmark Lisbellaw to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan, Co. Armagh - Drumkeendra, Tempo, August 8th 1926
I recieved your letter on yesterday morning. I am going back to Lurgan
either Tuesday or Wednesday. Am awfully sorry to leave here. I've had such a
good time. Glad to hear you enjoyed yourself at Bangor. Be sure & call & see
me as soon as possible. I shall be looking forward to seeing you again. Best
wishes from Babs
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1) 29th January 1927 Postmark Blackpool, Lancs. to Miss L. McGown,
Aughagallon, Lurgan, Ireland - You can see by other side I am enjoying
myself, I wish I was staying a while longer, we were in Manchester
yesterday. I intended to send you a card from there but then time passed to
quickly. S. M.
2) 31st March 1927 Postmark Belfast to Miss Lenie McGown, c/o Hoop Hill
Nursing Home, Union Street, Lurgan - Wishing you many happy returns of the
day. With best Love from Madge
3) 1st June 1927 Postmark Newcastle to Miss Lenie McGown, c/o Mrs. Magowan,
The Crescent, Dundalk - Dear Lenie, Lily Maguire & I are having a good day
here. Hope you are O.K. Will write later. Best love to all. Nan
4) June 1927 Postmark Newcastle to Miss Lenie McGown, c/o Mrs. J. Magowan,
The Crescent, Dundalk - Having a great time here. We are having some snaps.
I'm sure we will look quip.? Cherrio Lily
5) 24th June 1927 Postmark Newcastle to Miss L. McGown, c/o Mrs. Magowan,
The Crescent, Dundalk - We all had a nice day here. Hope all are well. Love
Nan
6) 24th June 1927 Postmark Newcastle to Miss L. McGown, c/o Mrs. Magowan,
The Crescent, Dundalk, Co. Louth - Having a great time here. Just wish you
were here, weather very good. A. M.
7) 24th June 1927 Postmark Newcastle to Miss L. McGown, c/o Mrs. Magowan,
The Crescent, Dundalk - Having a jolly time. When are you coming home.
Cheerio Renie
8) 24th June 1927 Postmark Newcastle to Miss Lenie McGown, c/o Mrs. Magowan,
The Crescent, Dundalk - Having a jolly time up here. Will write soon. Got
your letter alright. Thanks awfully. Good bye Lily
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1) 7th July 1927 Postmark Portrush to Miss Lena McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - Dear Lenie, We are having a great time, I am bathing
every day, weather not very good, hope all are well. Maureen
2) 8th July 1927 Postmark Ramsey, I.O.M. to Miss L. McGown, Kilmore, try
Aughagallon, Lurgan (not for Kalines? Lurgan or Delway) Co. Armagh, N.
Ireland - Dear Lenie, Arrived safe, weather great, Love Tom Mc write soon
3) 13th July 1927 Postmark Ramsey, I.O.M. to Miss L. McGown, Kilmore,
Lurgan, Co. Armagh, Ulster - Dear Lenie, I sure hope you are alright by now,
the weather here is great, send a post card and let me know how you are.
With all good wishes Tom
4) 14th July 1927 Postmark Millisle to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - Lily & I are having a lovely time here, only wish you
were here too. I shall be expecting you as soon as you can manage to come. I
hope you leg is better, hadn't heard about it the last letter I wrote you.
Best love to all, Madge
5) 15th July 1927 Postmark Portrush to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - Dear Lenie, Hope you are feeling better & enjoying
these lovely days, We go to Lisburn tomorrow & I wonder if you could run
down for Maureen on Tuesday. I have to go home on Tuesday Evg. anytime, let
me know if ? suit that would suit you, say about 3 o'clock. The address is
12 Bachelors Walk, Lisburn
6) 17th July 1927 Postmark Port Ballintra, Bushmills, Co. Antrim to Miss
Lenie McGown, Kilmore, Lurgan, Co. Armagh - Dear Lenie, Having a good time
here at camp, hoping to see you next Sunday, I am having great time here.
Harry
7) 9th September 1927 Postmark ? to Miss L. McGown, Kilmore, Aughagallon,
Lurgan, Co. Down - My Dear Lenie, Lily & I are having a good time here. Hope
all are well at home & not working too hard. Has letter from Lil this
morning, write soon, Best Love Nan
8) 14th September 1927 Postmark Bushmills, Co. Antrim to Miss Lenie McGown,
Kilmore, Aughagallon, Lurgan - My dear Lenie, Hope you are all well, your
letter received o.k. We are having a great time here. Will be home on Friday
on 4.15 leaving here, can't say what bus we will get. Have taken a lot of
snaps, they are not so bad. Best love, Nan
1928
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1) 7th April 1928 Postmark Warrenpoint to Miss L. McGown, Kilmore,
Ahagallon, Lurgan, Co. Armagh - Dear Lenie, We are camping out at
Warrenpoint, hope you spend a good Easter. Tom
2) 21st May 1928 Postmark Belfast to Miss L. McGown, Moyra,
Ballycopeland Road, Millisle - Many thanks for letter received.
Got first Exam over & feeling rather tired, stopping at Mrs. Lunns.
Would you be able to see me any night in town & where. Cherro Lil
3) 16th June 1928 Postmark Dun Dealgan to Miss Lenie
McGown, Kilmore, Aughagallon, Lurgan - Dear Lenie, We are out at the
rocks, it is a lovely day and Patricia and I are playing shop. Maureen
4) 28th June 1928 Postmark Londonderry to Miss L. McGown, Kilmore,
Aghagallon, Lurgan - c/o Mrs. Armstrong, 22 Malvern terrace, Waterside,
L.Derry I came down here yesterday, like it very much. Saw Billie
today, he is looking well. Will write later, love Madge
5) 29th June 1928 Postmark Warrenpoint? to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore, Aghagallon, Lurgan, Co. Down - Dear Lenie, Had a good day here, sorry I
didn't see you guess who? G. C. L.?
6) 3rd/5th July 1928 Postmark Droichead to Miss L. McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - Dear Lenie, The house is very nice and cosy, we did
not bathe yet as the weather is too cold. This is the gates into the field
were we live. Love from Maureen. address The Bremen, Bettystown
7) 9th July 1928 Postmark Eire to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - 9/7/28 Newtown? My Dear Lenie, Received your
letter & will write later. Having a glorious time. Hope you are well.
Best love Lil
8) 10th July 1928 Postmark Ramsey, I.O.M. to Miss L. McGown, Kilmore,
Lurgan, Co. Armagh, Ulster - Dear Lenie, This view on the other side,
borders our camping ground. I am having a fairly good time, be good.
Love Tom Mc.
9) 14th July 1928 Postmark Warrenpoint to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore,
Aghagallon, Lurgan - Just up for the day and having a good time. Just wish
you were here. A.K.
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1) 15th July 1928 Postmark Warrenpoint to Miss L. McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - Sat. Auntie Laura & I are here for a few days.
Having a good time. Hoping all are well. Kind remembrance to all. A.
Maguire
2) 20th July 1928 Postmark Portnahinse? to Miss Lenie McGown, 28 Grays Hill,
Bangor, Co. Down - My Dear Lenie, Just a line to say I am enjoying myself
great, weather lovely, thanth for P.C. Best love Maureen
3) 25th August 1928 Postmark Portadown to Miss L. McGown,
Kilmore, Aughagallon, Lurgan - 25/8/28 Lovely here when we arrived.
Has turned out quite wet now. Dreadful Crowds here. Met some Newtown folk.
Hope you are well. Love Lil.
4) 27th August 1928 Postmark ? to Miss L. McGown, Kilmore, Aughagallon,
Lurgan - Dear Lenie, It is lovely here, but not quite as nice as the
country, Madge went up to Belfast the day we came down and is to come down
today, Maureen
5) 3rd September 1928 Postmark Warrenpoint to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore,
Aghagallon, Lurgan - Just up for the afternoon. The weather is fine. Alva
6) 11th September 1928 Postmark Bri Chua? to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - Many thanks for letter. Having a glorious time. Only
all too short. Will tell you all later. Going out to prom now. Love Lily
7) 17th September 1928 Postmark Millisle to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - Saturday night. Spending the weekend here.
Nan having a good time. Hope all are well, will write you during the
week - Good advice on the reverse. Love Lil
8) 30th September 1928 Postmark Millisle to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - 29/9/28 Hope all are well. Hunting for what I'm
having? to catch on other side. Bad isn't it. Hope you are still keeping
me Co. Lucy & I here for weekend. Best Love L.
9) 11th ? 1928 Postmark Markethill, Co. Armagh to Miss Lenie McGown,
Kilmore, Aughagallon, Lurgan - Dear L., Having a fine time. Will not be
going home till Sat. Nothing very sensational here. How is A? Hoping you are
keeping better, Renee
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1) 29th March 1929 Postmark Portglenone to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore,
Aghagallon, Lurgan, Co. Down - Hello Lenie, Just a P.C. hoping you are well
& that you will have a happy Easter. I am still doing fine, great weather
for the seaside, its making me feel long. So bye bye. Bill
2) 30th March 1929 Postmark Stirling to Miss L. McGown, Kilmore, Lurgan, Co.
Armagh, Ulster (try Aughagallon) - Dear Lenie, Having a great time, I am
becoming a real Scotsman. Cherrio Tom x
3) 1st April 1929 Postmark Eire to Miss L. McGown, Kilmore, Aughagallon,
Lurgan - Monday. Received your letter, keep up your pecker. Good time
coming. Having a good time. Best Love Lil
4) 2nd April 1929 Postmark Markethill? to Miss L. McGown, Kilmore, Aghagallon, Lurgan - Came up here yesterday. How is T. M. B. P. etc? Will
tell you all my doings when I arrive home again. Hope to see you tomorrow
night, you did not see any of the ones that were at the picnic, Ethel or May
etc. Love etc. from Renie
5) 17th June 1929 Postmark Millisle to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - Millisle, Co. Down 16th June 1929 Hope everybody
is o.k. Mum & Dad talking about going Long? on Wednesday evening. Both seem
to have enjoyed themselves. Everyone o.k. here. Best love Lil. 'Main Street,
Millisle'
6) 17th June 1929 Postmark Millisle to Mrs. Lenie McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - Sunday Millisle 16/6/29 This is the life, work
was never like this! Hope everything is going on nicely, and that you are
feeling fit. From Dad
7) June 1929 Postmark Millisle? to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore, Aghagallon,
Lurgan - having a fine time hear, enjoying ourselves very much, hope al are
well, tell Bob to not work to hard. From your loving mum
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1) 1st July 1929 Postmark Eire to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore, Aughagallon,
Lurgan - The Bremen, Bettystown, Drogheda Dear Lenie, We came on Sat.
night late and are enjoying ourselves great. We did not bathe yet, but a
lady bought us ice cream. The weather is cold in the morning but warm in the
afternoon. Write soon. Love from Maureen.
2) 9th July 1929 Postmark Belfast to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore, Lurgan - D'
Lenie, I did not go to camp this year, so I might see you in Lurgan some day
this week if you be in town. Watch out for me. Love Tom Mac
3) 30th July 1929 Postmark Bangor to Miss Lene McGown, Kilmore, Aughagallon,
Lurgan - Having a glorious holiday here, hoping you are having the same.
Rachel
4) 1st August 1929 Postmark Warrenpoint to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore,
Aghagallon, Lurgan - Having a great time. Hope you are A.1. Couldn't forget.
A. B. P. K.
5) 27th August 1929 Postmark Belfast to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - Thanks very much for card, we will go as you say on
the 3 bus on Thursday, if you can meet us. Hope the weather may keep fine.
Will give you all the news when we go. Hoping you are all well. Yours
lovingly Cissie?
6) 5th September 1929 Postmark Portrush to Miss Lena McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - Having a lovely time. Weather very nice so far. Wish
you were here. I think you would enjoy it. A. M.
7) 13th September 1929 Postmark Bangor to Miss L. McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - Spending the day here, am having a good time. Hope you
are not working too hard. Had a jolly evening at Aunt L. yesterday. Best
love Nan
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1) 31st March 1930 Postmark Belfast to Miss Lenie M'Gown/McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - 1/4/30 My Dear Lenie, With best wishes and many
happy returns on this your Birthday. Best love from Lil
2) 21st April 1930 Postmark Newtownbutler, Co. Fermanagh to Miss L. McGown,
Kilmore, Aughagallon, Lurgan - 21/4/30 Roslea is the same old place.
Having a quiet "hectic" time. We are going for a run to Newtownbutler this
afternoon. Best love, Lil
3) 27th June 1930 Postmark Millisle to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore,
Aghagallon, Lurgan - Dear Lenee, expect to be home on Saturday evening, the
new tenants wants in here. No word here from Aunt Sis, Aunt L. wants me to
stay a few days in Belfast but I entend to go home, it is great here, wish
you were here. We are all that fat, can't walk, from yours Mum
4) 7th July 1930 Postmark Br? Cualann? Eire to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan, Co. Armagh - Laura & I are having a very nice time.
There are a good many people here & lots of amusements. We were over in
Killiney this afternoon & went in for a dip. Hoping you are not working too
hard. Best Love Lily
5) 13th July 1930 Postmark Skerries to Miss L. McGone, Kilmore, Argallon,
Lourgan, Co. Down - My Dear Leana, Just a P.C. hoping you are doing well, I
am having a great week here, hope to see you soon in Dundalk. Love ? B.
6) 14th July 1930 Postmark Douglas, I.O.M./Lurgan to Miss Lena McGown,
Kilmore, or Aghagallon, Lurgan, Co. Armagh, Ulster - Dear Lena, Wish you
could come over here and see Douglas with me. Love Tom
7) 15th July 1930 Postmark Rostrevor to Miss Lenie McGeown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - I will write when I get back to town. There will be
quite a lot to tell you. Lily
8) 24th July 1930 Postmark Enniskillen to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - Enniskillen 24/7/30 We landed on Devenish Island
last night, It was very cold, but we enjoyed it very much, we are going a
cycle run to Carrickreagh this evening; it is about five miles from here.
The weather still keeps very cold here; we have to keep on the trot all the
time. Hope all are well, expecting to hear from some of you soon. Best love,
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1) 4th August 1930 Postmark Warrenpoint to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore, Aghagallon, Lurgan - With best wishes from Warrenpoint. Alva
2) 8th? August 1930 Postmark ? to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore, Aughagallon,
Lurgan - Many thanks for letter, will write you later. Glad to hear all are
well. J. Law & Mrs. are coming tomorrow for the weekend. Had a busy morning
clearing up for them. Expecing Aunt L. down tonight, may be Aunt S. will
come with her. Is Maureen & Pat still with you. Weather not too good here,
hope it is better with you. Don't work too hard. Best love to all, Anne. Do
you recognise bungalow. 'Bungalows, Millisle'
3) 12th August 1930 Postmark Bangor to Miss L.? McGeown, Kilmore, Achagalon,
Lurgan, Co. Armagh - Having a Good Time here. M. Andrews 'Pickie Rocks and
the Bangor Boat, Bangor'
4) 20th August 1930 Postmark Belfast to Miss L. McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - Dear Lenie, I am sorry I did not write before but I
hope this will do. We are going to Ellis's on Thursday for day but will go
along that night until Friday morning. We are going home then. Will see you
soon, from Maureen & Pat. 'Castle Place, Belfast & Bank Buildings'
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1) 4th September 1930 Postmark Howth to Miss Lena McGown, c/o Mrs. Wilson, Moyra Bungalow, Ballycopeland Road, Millisle, Donaghadee, Co. Down -
Wednesday Fine place this & only wish you were here. Hope you are
well. Harold xx Tons of chicken soup.
2) 7th September 1930 Postmark Baile Atha Cliath to Miss Lena McGeown, c/o
Mrs. Wilson, Moyra Bungalow, Millisle, Donaghadee, Co. Down - Lovely place
this - if only you were present. Hope you are well - please forward photo
all speed. Best Love ?
3) 24th September 1930 Postmark Baile Atha Cliath to Miss Lena McGown, c/o
Mrs. Wilson, Moyra Bungalow, Ballycopeland Road, Millisle, Donaghadee, Co.
Down, Ulster - Best Love Harold xxxxxx
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1) 7th April 1931 Postmark Enniskillen to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan, Co. Armagh - Enniskillen 7/4/31 Having a good
time here. Lucy hopes you enjoyed Saturday night with the 2nd Tenor of the
"Eden Quartette" Did you? Hope all are well, Best love Lil
2) 25th June 1931 Postmark Druim Dha Eithiar to Miss L. McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - Dear Lenie, We came away with Daddy for a few days. So
far the weather was beautiful. We came over one of the mountains you can
see, yesterday, I am not sure which it is in the card. Love Maureen
3) 10th July 1931 Postmark Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh to Miss L. McGown, Moyra, Ballycopeland Road, Millisle, Co. Down - Enniskillen 10/7/31
Received your letter & glad to hear you are keeping well. We have lovely
sunshine here today for a change, what a difference it makes. Spent
yesterday in Irvinestown. Had a great day. Hope everybody is O.K. Baby!
Enjoying ourselves very much. Will be home on Tuesday. Best love. Lil
4) 12th July 1931 Postmark Bri Cualan? to Miss L. McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan, Co. Armagh - Having a lovely time. Weather not to good,
came here for afternoon, but it rained. Staying in Bray for night. Hope to
see you soon. Love Maureen
5) 17th July 1931 Postmark Por? to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore, Aughagallon,
Lurgan - Having a very jolly time in Portrush. Having my tea with Miss
Simpson & a Mrs. Houston in Portrush so am writing in the Café, It is
raining a little now but weather has been very good. With love From Lily
6) 22nd July 1931 Postmark London to Miss Lenie McGown, 24
30 Castlereagh Road, Belfast - Enjoying our holiday very much. Hope you had
a good time in Millisle. Kind regards Harry & Ellie
7) 9th August 1931 Postmark Portrush to Miss Lena McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan, Ulster - Cheerio "Freckles" Big mail follows
8) 13th August 1931 Postmark Portrush to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore,
Aghagallon, Lurgan - Having a lovely day down here, write soon, Renie
9) 23rd September 1931 Postmark Athna S? Eire) to Miss Lenie McGown,
Kilmore, Aughagallon, Lurgan - c/o Ross's Hotel, Dublin 23/9/31 Having a
great time here. We were at Howth yesterday afternoon, and Lucan in the
morning, the latter is lovely, Howth is very nice too. We like Dublin very
much, I haven't managed to get lost yet, although for the first few days we
found it difficult enough. We expect to go on to Dundalk on Friday. Phoenix
Park is beautiful, we spent Mon afternoon there & also visited the zoo. They
didn't keep up? strange. Best love Lil.
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1) 1st April 1932 Postmark Broughshane to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - To wish you Many Happy Returns of the Day, Renee
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2nd June 1932 Postmark Carnlough to Miss McGown, c/o Mrs. Magowan, The
Crescent, Dundalk - Down at Carnlough for the afternoon. Will write
later Renie
3) 5th July 1932 Postmark Bri ??? Eire to Miss Lena McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan, Ireland - Lena, Bray 5/7 Arrived here safely
this evg. Lovely run of 77 miles. A job getting through Dublin, no
accidents. Leaving for Wexford tomorrow morning, then? Glendalough,
Ovoca & Arklow. Ciss? is very well. Love Fred
4) 6th July 1932 Postmark Guaire to Miss Lena McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan, Ireland - Gorey, Co. Wexford 6/7 Lena, Have
reached this spot safely, passing through Glendalough & the Vale of
Avoca. Delightful country, charmed with scenery, all well. Fred
5) 7th July 1932 Postmark Loc Garman? to Miss L. McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - We visited here today & for a wonder it was a
lovely day, it is usually raining. Are enjoying ourselves so far.
Maureen
6) 7th July 1932 Postmark Loc Garman to Miss Lena McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - Wexford 7/7 Leaving for Waterford this morning &
hope to make Cork tonight, all going well. Weather beautiful & so is the
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1) 8th July 1932 Postmark Bangor to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore, Aughagallon,
Lurgan - Having a nice time here, weather not too good. Great crowds here at
night & plenty of amusements, was in bathing yesterday. Hope all are well &
to hear from you soon. Best Love Nan?
2) 9th July 1932 Postmark Gleann
Garbh to Miss Lena McGown, Kilmore, Aughagallon, Lurgan - Glengariff 8/7
Lena, Arrived here safely! off to Kenmare & Killarney tomorrow morning. Love
F.
3) 11th July 1932 Postmark Baillimh Eire to Miss Lena McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - Galway Lena, Left Killarney at 11 o'clock 10/7
arrived Limerick 1 p.m. Galway via Ennis & Cork at 6 p.m. Leaving for
Clifden & Westport. All well, Love F.
4) 11th July 1932 Postmark Cill Airne? to Miss L. McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - This is a lovely big town. We have left it now, but I
had not time to send this. Lovely time & weather. Maureen
5) 11th July 1932 Postmark Cill Airne to Miss Lena McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - Killarney 9/7 Lena, We passed from Glengariff
through Kenmare & across the mountains into Killarney today. Wonderful
scenery. We crossed over this road. Leaving tomorrow for Limerick & possibly
Galway. F.
6) 12th July 1932 Postmark Caihaih? Na Mari? to Miss Lena McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - Westport 11/7 Lena, we were permitted to see
over this Abbey today now occupied by Nuns of the order of St. Benedictine,
formerly of Ypres Belgium, destroyed by the Germans in the late War. still
going strong. Fred
7) 12th July 1932 Postmark ? Na Mari? to Miss Lena McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - Westport 11/7 Lena, From Galway we passed
through Recoos? the Connemara Mountains, Killary? Bay, Leenane & on to
Westport, where we are spending the night. Leaving for Sligo & Enniskillen
tomorrow. Hope to reach Dundalk Wednesday night. All going well. Love F.
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1) 12th July 1932 Postmark Sligeach? to Miss Lena McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - Sligo 12/7 Lena, Arrived here Via Castlebar,
Ballina, Inishcrone and proceeding to Enniskillen tonight. Hope to reach
Dundalk tomorrow evg., calling at Irvinestown, we may look you up on Sunday.
Love F.
2) 12th July 1932 Postmark Inis Eascragh Abhann to Miss Lena
McGown, Kilmore, Aughagallon, Lurgan - Inniscrone 12/7 Lena, Passed
through Ballina & this place is 85 miles from Sligo. Now getting better
roads. All keeping well. Fred
3) 18th July 1932 Postmark Scarborough, Yorks to Mr. & Mrs. Geo.
McGown, Kilmore, Aghagallon, Lurgan, N. Ireland - Having a splendid time
here. If convenient for you, we would like to go up to you on Sunday week
for a day - 39th inst. If this day doesn't suit you just write & let me
know, we will be home this weekend. Kindest regards Harry & Ellie
4) 26th July 1932 Postmark Armagh to Miss L. McGown, Aughagallon,
Kilmore, Lurgan - This is a lovely place & I'm having a nice time. Going
to Markethill tomorrow. Love from A. M.
5) 26th July 1932 Postmark Armagh to Mrs. McGown, Aughagallon,
Kilmore, Lurgan - Tuesday. Just a line hoping all are well, from
A. & M.
6) 26th July 1932 Postmark Armagh to Miss A. McGown,
Aughagallon, Kilmore, Lurgan - Having a great time at Ballyards? Love from
A. M.
7) 17th August 1932 Postmark Portobello Midlothian to Miss Lenie McGown,
Kilmore, Aughagallon, Lurgan - Portabello 17/8/32 Having a lovely time here.
The weather has been quite good, today is ideal. We are spending this
morning in the garden basking in the sunshine. Yesterday afternoon we went
to the Forth Bridge by Bus. This afternoon we are going to Portabello Park
to hear the band & tonight we are for Princess gardens to hear the band
there. Write soon, Best Love Lil
8) 18th August 1932 Postmark Edinburgh to Geo. E. McGown, Esq., Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan, Northern Ireland - Portobello 18/8/32
Enjoying the sea breezes at the moment, work was never like this, I
don't know how I'll start again. Hope you are keeping well and not
working too hard these days. Best love to all. Lil
9) 2nd September 1932 Postmark Belfast to Miss A. McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan, Co. Down - Had a card from Lela this morning & was
surprised to hear that Mum & she were in Dundalk. I hope they have better
weather than we have here. Won't be home this weekend as I'm for Haddington
Gardens for tea on Sunday. Hope you are all well. Have got settled down
again, will write next week. Best love to all Lil?
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1) 8th June 1933 Postmark Brighton Hove, Sussex to Miss Lena McGown,
Kilmore, Aughagallon, Lurgan, Ireland - Having a delightful time & both
feeling very fit. Brighton is lovely & what a crowd! We leave for Blackpool
Monday. Hope all keeping well. May wants to cross to Ireland & to go to the
farm away from the crowd. Love F.
2) 11th June 1933 Postmark Brighton Hove, Sussex to Miss Lena McGown,
Kilmore, Aughagallon, Lurgan, Ireland - We had a lovely run to Eastbourne
yesterday & home to Brighton via Lewis. Beautiful Country. Drop a line to Poote Restante Blackpool. Hope all well. Both keeping very fit. Love F.
3) 3rd July 1933 Postmark ? to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore, Aughagallon,
Lurgan - Pie House, Cultra Dear Lenie, Having a jolly time down here,
hope all are well, see & don't be working to hard. Madge & I were in Bangor
today on the motor bike. With love Nan. Write soon
4) 10th July 1933 Postmark Baile Atha Cliath to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore, Ahagallon, Lurgan, Ulster - Having a lovely time here, and are sure enjoying
ourselves, Amy & Tom
5) 12/7/33 Postmark? to Miss L. McGown, Kilmore, Aughagallon, Lurgan - Had
dinner in this Hotel, and spent a few hours here, now at the Glens of Antrim
and indulging in tea. What a lovely place this is! Write soon some of you.
Best love to all Lil
6) 15th July 1933 Postmark Douglas, I.O.M. to Miss A. McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan, Co. Armagh, Ireland - Having a easy life over here with
plenty of excitement etc., weather very poor. Harry
7) 20th July 1933 Postmark Carnlough to Miss McGown, Kilmore, Aghagallon,
Lurgan - Down at Carnlough for the afternoon. Will write to you later. Best
love to all the rest including "B" From R
8) 4th August 1933 Postmark ? Monaghan to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - 3/8/33 I believe you are collecting views, so here is
one more for your collection. I am enjoying myself very much. Hope you are
O.K. Love from Lucy
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1) 7th August 1933 Postmark Kilrea to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - 7/8/33 Kilrea Thanks for letter etc. Left
yesterday morning at 11/5 a.m. Arrived in Portrush in the evening & expected
to spend the night there, but it was so crowded we couldn't get
accommodation & we had to come on to Kilrea. Stayed at the Mercer Arms
Hotel. Now going on to Derry. Drop a line on Thursday to me - Poste Restante.
Sligo. Hope all are well. Best love Lil
2) 8th August 1933 Postmark Leitrim? to Miss L. McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - 8/8/33 Stayed in this Hotel the first night,
Portrush being overcrowded. Saw Norman & the McCormacks there, went for a
walk along the beach with them. Have passed some beautiful scenery and
enjoying it very much. Am doing quite a good deal of driving. Am trying to
look after Lily but finding it a difficult task. Best love May
3) 8th August 1933 Postmark Leitir Ceana? to The Misses Magowan, 30
Castlereagh Road, Belfast - We were here for lunch, met Mrs.? McGinty & had
a chat, we are going on to Rosapenna now & may stay the night there. Weather
lovely now. Hope you are all well. Mum
4) 8th August 1933 Postmark Portrush to Miss L. McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - No turkeys here but lots of chickens. Saw the folks
off on Sunday night, Norman
5) 11th August 1933 Postmark Beal Atha ? to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan, N. Ireland - Ballina 11/8/33 Passed through Sligo
yesterday, stayed in Ballina all night, now going off to Westport. Received
your card in Sligo. Hope you had a good day in Belfast. Glad to hear all are
well. Hope to be in Galway by Saturday. Best love to all. Lil
6) 12th August 1933 Postmark Cloghan to Miss A. McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan, N. Ireland - Clifden 12/8/33 Passed through here
yesterday from Ballina, on to Leenane, and we stayed the night at Clifden.
Now going on to Galway. Weather glorious, having a good time. All feeling
fit. Best love to all. Lil
7) 15th August 1933 Postmark Cill ? to Miss A. McGown, Kilmore, Aughagallon,
Lurgan, N. Ireland - Killarney 15/8/33 Arrived here on Sunday night in
pouring rain. Yesterday was a glorious day and we saw Killarney to advantage
and from all angles. We came down the lakes in a row boat, May and I, after
riding 7 miles on a pony. Just now leaving for Glengariff. Hope all are
well. All feeling fit. Best love Lil
8) 15th August 1933 Postmark Cill Aih? to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan, N. Ireland - Killarney 15/8/33 Aunt Sis has just
received Maureen's letter. Glad to hear all are well, we are just about to
move ? You should have seen May and I yesterday on Pony's, I don't think we
will ever be able to look a pony in the face again. I don't think I shall
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1) 18th August 1933 Postmark Eochaill to Miss P. McGown, c/o Mrs. G. McGown,
Kilmore, Aughagallon, Lurgan - Was delighted to get your card & to hear you
were all well & having a good time. We have got to Youghal this evg., were
at Blarney Castle this morning, saw the stone, the others kissed it, so you
will hear a lot of blarney when we get back. Be a good girl, Mother
2) 21st August 1933 Postmark Baile Atha Cliath to Miss A. McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan, N. Ireland - Dublin 25/8/33 Have arrived here
this evening, staying until Tuesday morning, calling at Dundalk, and will be
with you all on Tuesday afternoon. All feeling fit & very sorry the trip is
coming to an end. I hope all are well, Best love Lil
3) 7th September 1933 Postmark Bangor to Miss L. McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - We arrived here yesterday evg. Having a very enjoyable
time. I spent the most of today with Mrs. Beckett, Joseph & her are here for
a week. Hope you are feeling better. Try & come down on Sunday also Nan. We
will be home on Friday. A. M. 'Marine Gardens, Bangor'
4) 7th September 1933 Postmark Bangor to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - Renie?, Mammie & I having a very nice time in Bangor.
Weather lovely. Great crowd here. Hope your cold is better & to see you on
Sunday. Best Love Lily 'Bangor'
5) 11th September 1933 Postmark Millisle to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore, Aghagallon, Lurgan - Had a ripping week here. Don't know how I will ever
start work again, many thanks for invite to party. Still think about it,
never had such a time. Hope all are well and to see you soon. Love Madge
6) 13th September 1933 Postmark Millisle to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - Millisle 13/9/33 Dearest Lenie, Madge & I. want
you to come up Friday morning for sure. We have arranged a Picture party &
have got you a partner, so don't disappoint. Sorry we didn't think of
bringing you with us. Cheerio till Friday. Love Mais?
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1) 23rd February 1934 Postmark Newry to Miss Anne MacGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan, Co. Armagh - 23/2/1934 Hope you arrived home
safely. Don't do anything I wouldn't do? Au Revoir ?
2) 28th February 1934 30 Castlereagh Road, Belfast - Wishing you a very
happy birthday and many happy returns. Best Love Lil
3) 11th August 1934 Postmark Llandudno, Caern to Miss L. McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan, Co. Down, N. Ireland - 14/8/34 Trinity Square,
Llandudno Having a very nice time here. The weather has been very cold
but there is an improvement today. We are just now off to Colwyn Bay.
Llandudno is simply lovely, we feel like sleeping all the time. Hope to have
a line soon. Best love to all. Lil
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19th August 1935 Postmark Bear? Mor to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan, N. Ireland - ?ork Row? 18/8/33 Have arrived here
safely tonight. Aunt Sis got Maureen's letter in Enniscorthy & glad to hear
all are well. Proceeding in the morning to Glendalough and Bray, spending
the night in Bray. Having a good time, & all feeling fit. Have done over
1100 miles. Best Love Lil
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15th August 1936 Postmark Portrush to Miss L. McGown, Kilmore, Aghagallon, Lurgan, Co. Armagh - Having a nice time here, weather not to
bad. Hope you are not working to hard. Love Laura
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1) 23rd July 1962 Postmark ? Eire to Mr. & Mrs. T. Conn, Marlena, Wellington
Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone - Marble Hill 23/7/1962 Spending a few
days here as part of our holiday. We have had a great time! Hope you are
both well. Muriel & George
2) July 1962 Postmark (Lugano) Stazione to Mrs. Conn, Wellington Road,
Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland - Greetings to both from this lovely
sunny spot. L. Appelbe
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1) 17th July 1963 Postmark Portrush to Mr. & Mrs. T. Conn, 16 Wellington
Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone - Having a good time, the caravan is great but
the weather is not so good, heavy rain on Sunday, but there is a big crowds
in Portrush. From Wellesley
2) 30th July 1963 Postmark Newcastle to Mr. & Mrs. J. Conn, "Marlena", 16
Wellington Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone - So the weather has been lovely. I
am having a wonderful time. There is a different pop music group nearly
every night on the Pierriots. Last night the group were fab. Love Elizabeth
3) 30th August 1963 Postmark Portstewart to Mr. & Mrs. Conn, Marlena,
Wellington Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone - We are having a lovely time, we had
only one bad day so far and we are getting on all right in the caravan, we
will be going home on Sunday evening. Mary, Peter, Ann & Brian
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25th? July 1964 Postmark ? Eire to Mr. & Mrs. T. Conn, Marlena,
Wellington Road, Dungannon, N. Ireland - Having a wonderful time here.
Weather beautiful. Water lukewarm. Bathing 3 & 4 times a day. Met Edith
Ingram here. Hoping this finds you in the pink. Joy & Bill
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1) 17th May 1965 Postmark Port Hope, Ontario to Mr. Mrs. T. Conn, Marlena,
Wellington Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, N. Ireland - Spending the morning
here 90 miles from Toronto. We are thoroughly enjoying our holiday. Have
been to Niagara Falls, Burleigh Falls & many other interesting places. Joyce
& I at party last Tues., so far we've motored almost 1,000 miles. Weather
very warm & sunny. J. & V.
2) 17th June 1965 Postmark Portrush to Mr. & Mrs. Conn, Marlena, Wellington
Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone - Thur. We are enjoying our Holiday. The weather
is fairly good, we can sit out if we can get in the shelter. It is not
nearly as warm as Sun or Mon. Sydney is in good form, still has a cough but
sleeps well at night. Bob is feeling rested now, he has got to know the men
in the house, there are 17 people & they are all very friendly. I hope you
got home safely. Hoping all are well. Love Marie Bob & Sydney. xxx
3) 15th July 1965 Postmark Cill Airne to Mr. & Mrs. T. Conn, 16 Wellington
Road, Dungannon, N. Ireland - René & I are on a tour of the South & enjoying
every minute of it. We are stopping in the Great Southern Hotel, Killarney
for two weeks. Round the ring of Kerry to-day, going on to Cork to-morrow,
Hoping to see you soon. Best Love From Lily & René
4) 1965 Postmark Baile Atha Cliath to Mrs. T. Conn, Marlena, Wellington
Road, Dungannon, N. Ireland - Meant to write to you sooner. I expect you
will have heard I am down here for a change. I am feeling much better for
the rest. This is a beautiful spot for a holiday. Suppose you had a Card
from Mrs. I. they seem to be having a terrific time. See you when I get
home. Mandie?
5) 1965 Postmark Blackpool to Mr. & Mrs. T. Conn, 16 Wellington Road,
Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland - Having a good time. People in
hotel very friendly, the weather has not been good. We went ice skating
yesterday, it was great fun. From Wellesley.
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1) 19th June 1967 Postmark Brighton & Hove to Mr. & Mrs. T. Conn, Marlena,
16 Wellington Road, Dungannon, N. Ireland - No rain since we left home, very
warm & sunny. Thoroughly enjoying the change. Will probably stay another
week here & then a few more days in London & home on 29th. Joe & Violet
2) 24th July 1967 Postmark Portrush to Mr. & Mrs. T. J. Conn, 16 Wellington
Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone - 24/7/67 Having a lovely time, weather over
week-end was all we could ask, we had rain last night but to-day is good
again. J. Warnock
3) 27th July 1967 Postmark Portrush to Mr. & Mrs. T. J. Conn, Marlena, 16
Wellington Road, Dungannon - Enjoying ourselves. Have seen quite a few we
know. Are quite near to where Lil & Anne are staying, we see them every day.
Weather warm. Love from The Gracey's
4) 27th July 1967 Postmark Portrush to Mr. T. J. Conn, Marlena, 16
Wellington Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone - Enjoying our holiday here, weather
mixed but mild. There are a few Bowleys in Oakdene. Hope you are managing
o.k. and not working too hard. Regards Lil & Anne
5) 4th August 1967 Postmark Newcastle to Mr. & Mrs. T. Conn, Marlena,
Wellington Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone - We are having a lovely time here,
we had three lovely sunny days. The cottage can be seen on this post card
with the cross above it. We hope to meet Bill tomorrow in Newcastle. We did
good buying in Wadsworths sale to-day. I got a lovely Bri Nylon Blanket for
Merabs wedding present, all material has arrived in Omagh, I will have to
start to do dress on Monday. Love Joy
6) 14th August 1967 Postmark Ardrossan, Ayrshire to Mr. & Mrs. T. Conn,
Wellington Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, N. Ireland - Haveing a nice holiday
here & this place is very busy, plenty of people around, hope this finds
both well. Yours Sincerely E. Anderson
7) 15th August 1967 Postmark Coleraine, Londonderry to Mrs. T. Conn, Marlena,
Wellington Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone - Enjoying our holiday very much -
weather a bit mixed. Bob is gradually regaining strength. Hope you are
keeping better. Regards Sadie & Bob
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1) 21st April 1968 Postmark London to Mr. & Mrs. J. Conn, 16 Wellington
Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, N. Ireland - Dear Auntie ? and uncle Tom, we
are in London and take care, love H. N. Drew
2) 21st June 1968 Postmark Portrush to Mr. & Mrs. T. Conn, Wellington Road,
Dungannon, Co. Tyrone - Tuesday 20th June Haveing a nice holiday.
Weather not to bad. I suppose you are busy as usual. Saw Tom yesterday. Best
regards, E. Anderson
3) 25th June 1968 Postmark Portrush to Mrs. Tom Conn, Marlena, Wellington
Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone - Tuesday Eve. We are enjoying ourselves.
The weather is showery but is sunny & warm between them, very friendly
people in the Hotel & plenty of chat perhaps the weather will improve later
in the week. We were talking to Doreen & Eric Beattie & Geo. & F. Brown Yest.
Geo. is looking very well. Hoping you are both well. Fondest Love Marie
4) 11th July 1968 Postmark Gaillimh? to Mr. & Mrs. T. Conn, Wellington Road,
Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, N. Ireland - Spending a lovely holiday in the West of
Ireland. We were through this mansion this afternoon which was magnificent.
After dinner we went to see Galway Cathedral etc. Going to Bunralty? Castle
& Limerick tomorrow. Best Love from Lily & René
5) 15th July 1968 Postmark Newcastle to Mr. & Mrs. T. Conn, Marlena,
Wellington Road, Dungannon - Having a good time, the weather has been lovely
since I came. On Saturday afternoon we went to a horse show in Castlewellan.
Elizabeth
6) 23rd July 1968 Postmark Portrush to Mr. & Mrs. T. J. Conn, Marlena, 16
Wellington Road, Dungannon - Having a lovely time, have forgotten what a
sink looks like. Sat. & Sun. lovely & warm, Monday dull & wet. Mr. & Mrs. J.
Patten from Dungannon staying in our Hotel. Tommy & the Boys digging in the
sand. Love from the Gracey Family
7) 26th July 1968 Postmark Portrush to Mr. & Mrs. T. J. Conn, 16 Wellington
Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone - Weather is marvellous, we are all having a
grand time. There are a good many English & Scotch people here. Isabel
Warnock
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1) 9th August 1968 Postmark Douglas, I.O.M. to Mr. T. J. Conn, Pearl
Assurance Co., 36a James Street, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone, N. Ireland - 4/8/68
We are having a very enjoyable time, no shortage of water or sunshine &
everything laid on here for enjoyment. Hope everything going along
reasonably well. H. Bullwell? ville?
2) 12th August 1968 Postmark Portrush to Mr. & Mrs. T. Conn, Marlena, 16
Wellington Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone - Have had a lovely holiday. Toured
right round Donegal and are now in Portrush (Sun) until Wed, the weather has
been beautiful. Thanks for sending on my parcel. Dorrie & Bob Walker
3) 15th August 1968 Postmark Londonderry to Mr. & Mrs. T. Conn, Marlena, 16
Wellington Road, Dungannon - Enjoying our holiday very much. Weather has
been wonderful. This is our first wet day so am getting the correspondence
done. Had K. up here for a week & she fairly enjoyed the sea. Hope you are
well. Regards Sadie & Bob
4) 20th August 1968 Postmark Douglas, I.O.M. to Mr. & Mrs. T. Conn, 16
Wellington Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, N.I. - Having a good time here, the
weather has been warm so far. Hope you are both keeping well. from Wellesley
& Phoebe
5) 5th September 1968 Postmark Dun Laoghaire to Mr. & Mrs. T. Conn, Marlena,
16 Wellington Road, Dungannon - Dunlaoghaire 5-9-68 Having a few days
here, weather very wet today. We have just missed the good days. Boys went
back on Monday, Mummy with Mrs. Brooks. Home next week. Hope both well.
Maisie & Achie?
6) 1968 Postmark Bournemouth to Mr. & Mrs. T. Conn, Marlena, Wellington
Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, N.I. - Thursday We are having a lovely
holiday here. The sun has been shining since we came here, we spend a lot of
time on the beach. The shops are very large, it takes all morning to do two
shops. Hope this finds you both well. Bill & Joy
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15th July 1970 Postmark Innsbruck to Mr. & Mrs. T. Conn, 16 Wellington
Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, N. Ireland - Lovely weather except rain,
thunder & lightning last night. Scenery in countries passed through is
really beautiful. We have had very long bus journeys but they are
comfortable & you arrive fresh. Hoping you are both very well. Joy & Bill
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1) to Mr. & Mrs. T. Conn, Wellington Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone - Having a
nice time. Weather fair. Mary & Peter
2) Mr. & Mrs. T. Conn, Wellington Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone - Arrived here
Sunday. Weather marvellous, returning home Saty. & returning here Sept. D.V.
for longer stay. At the moment we are at Shannon Airport. Joe says he could
spend his whole holiday here. We were at Limerick yesterday. ? from J. & V.
3) Stamp Eire to Mr. & Mrs. T. Conn, Wellington Street, Dungannon, Co.
Tyrone, N.I. - The weather is very good at present, we are at Salthill & now
heading for Killarney. See you soon. Eddie & Maureen
4) Eire stamp. to Mr. & Mrs. T. Conn, Marlena, Wellington Road, Dungannon,
Co. Tyrone - Enjoying it well here, weather first a little cool for sitting
out but it is dry so far. See you later. Ina & Willie
5) to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore, Aughagallon, Lurgan - Having a Hectic time
here. Try & come this weekend. I would just love you were here. If you come
I will meet you & I'll assure you, you'll enjoy yourself. Hope you will be
able to come, with love, From Lily 'Esplanade and Queens Parade, Bangor'
6) 6 Osborne Terrace - Dearest Lenie, Arrived here on Monday about 4
o'clock, and having a great time. There are not so many people stopping here
just now, so there is plenty of room. (you ___?) I only wish you were here,
perhaps you would live in one of these Dance-halls. There seems to be
nothing else carried on only Dancing. Best Love Alva? 'Osborne Terrace,
Warrenpoint'
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1) Dear Lenie, Just a card to let you know I always remember you, and I hope
you may have a grand Birthday, get all you want (and all you ?) and still
thing a little of me. Love Tom Mc.
2) Friday "Little Pal" "Best of luck tomorrow night" I
hope you will like the card, which just conveys my feelings, i.e. not my
will but thy will & good. With best love & kindest regards to all. Harold.
Office typist wont agree that you look married & has been worrying me for
past hour; at last she is convinced that I am married. Harold
3) Tuesday Dearest Lenie, I am just packing up now so it looks like as
if I am going home. The car is to be up here about 4.30 and I expect to be
home about 6 o'clock. The weather is fine here except for a shower now and
then. I'll be round tomorrow evening about 7.45 (Wednesday) Best Love Alva
(? ?)
4) 30th A? Postmark Markethill? to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore, Aughagallon,
Lurgan - Having a jolly time up here, in spite of bad weather. Hope to see
you on Sunday. Love Lily
5) 15th July ???1 Postmark Ballyhalbert to Miss L. McGown, c/o Mrs. Wilson,
Moyra, Ballycopeland Road, Millisle - Hope you are enjoying yourself. Glad
to see you looking so well. A man was killed here this morning just about
where we were talking. Tell all I was asking for them. Best love Maisie
6) 13th July ? Postmark Enniskillen to Miss Lena McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - Enniskillen, 15/7 Lena, This is the last point
of interest of our tour. Leaving now for Irvinestown & home to Dundalk. All
very well. F
7) 16th July 192? Postmark Whitehead to Miss Lenie McGown, Kilmore,
Aughagallon, Lurgan - Whitehead Dear Lenie, Hoping you are all A.1. &
I suppose you are still busy caring for the fowls, turkeys & chickens. We
are having a good time here and weather lovely so far. I am keeping well
also Bob. Hoping to see you soon. Love from May & Bob
8) Miss L. McGown, c/o Mr. G. McGown, Kilmore, Aughagallon, Lurgan - Wishing
you many happy returns of the day, Love from Madge
9) to Miss Annie McGown, Kilmore, Aghagallon, Lurgan - 9 Croc-na-mac,
Portrush. My dear Annie, We came here on Saturday & we are having a
great time. Hope you are all well. Remember me to everyone. It is great
here. Tell your Mother she wouldn't know ? if she was down here in a week
with nothing to do. Love to all. Lily
10) to Miss Lena McGown, Kilmore, Aghagallon, Lurgan - My Dear Lena, Hope
you enjoyed your holiday & that Madge & you got a nice day to go home, we
are having a lovely time. The weather is very good here. Lily
Miss Lena McGown, Kilmore, Lurgan - Just to wish you many happy returns of
the day. With love from Madge
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