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1) 'The Shrine and Church, Knock, Co. Mayo, Ireland' Postmark Cnoc Mhuire to
Mr. Desmond Woods, 21 Knockdhu Park, Glen Road, Belfast - Having a great
time here. Football, hurling, and a little rugby. Singing & dancing at
night. Praying hard for your conversion. Regards to family. I have prayed
for you at Knock From John
2) 'The Beach at Ballybunion, Co. Kerry, Ireland' to Mr. Des. Woods, 50
Knockdhu Park, Andersonstown, Belfast - We are now in Dingle. Came over the
Conor? Pass. It was quite marvellous as the day is sunny. Tommy
 
 
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1) 'Evening at Rogey, Bundoran' to Miss Colette Woods, 23 Nansen Street,
Falls Road, Belfast - Dear Colette, Weather great, having a great time, hope
you are enjoying yourself. See you when I get home. Eilish
2) 'The Beach at Salthill, Galway Bay, Ireland' to Frances Woods, 30
Knockdhu Park, Glen Road, Belfast - Frances, Having a great time. Weather
not to bad. There are plenty of Belfast boys down here. See you soon. ?????
 
 
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1) 'O'Connor's Famous Singing Bar, Salthill, Galway Bay, Ireland' 30th July
to Frances Woods, 28 Knockdhu Park, Glen Road, Andersonstown, Belfast - Hi
Frances, The weather is terrific and so are the girls. We've been drunk
every night. I suppose Gerry told you about meeting me. Don't forget to tell
him, you asked me to send you a card. I hope your party went well. Luv
Frankie
2) 'Gee Fred - I didn't know we could have so much fun without laughing'
23rd June Postmark Carnlough, Ballymena to Desy Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park,
Glen Road, Belfast - Hi Desy, Having a great time in Carnlough. See ya soon,
Barbara
3) to Master Brain Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park, Belfast - Having a great time.
M. Woods
4) to Master Desmond Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park, Belfast - Have good company,
M. Woods
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1) To Peggy, Des & all. Padraic - enjoying stay, My address from Monday
coming will be Hotel Tropicana, Torremolinas, Malaga, Spain
2) to Mr. E. Smyth, c/o Sedgwick House, Sedgwick, Nr. Kendal, Westmoreland,
England - Dear Ernest, We were at this place last Sunday. This is only a
photo of the Hotel, will tell you more when I write in a day or so, am
leaving for home shortly. John
3) Postmark Cnoc Mhuire to Mr. D. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Parke, Andersontown,
Belfast - Having a great time here in Knock, swimming, boating & fishing,
etc., Bingo every night, off to the Pub. Best wishes, John
4) to Mr. E. Smyth, c/o Bradbys, Harrow-on-the-Hill, London, England - Dear
Ernest, Just a line from Calcutt(?) I am on my leave, I return to Khulig
tomorrow Tuesday. Will write shortly after I get back there. This is a
photograph of the Hotel I stayed in when I arrived here.
5) to Mrs. P. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park, Andersonstown, Belfast - Dear Aunt
Peggy, Although the weather here isn't too good I've been able to get
around & see the beautiful scenery. Love Mary
6) to Michael Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park, Belfast - Having an interesting time
in England. The climate out here is not to bad and the country is nice. I
went into Cambridge and seen the town. The days are passing very quickly and
the nights are starting to get dark at 9 o'clock. I will see you when I get
back around (27th Aug.) Gerard
7) to Mr. & Mrs. Desmond Woods, c/o 23 Nansen Street, Belfast - Hello Peggy
& Desmond, Here for the play the Alchemist. Lovely drive up through
delightful scenery. Hope both of you are well. Kindest wishes Josie
8) to Raymond Murray, Mulberry Park, Twinbrook, Dunmurray, Co. Antrim -
Having a peaceful time here.
9) Dear Peter, I do hope you are dad are having a nice day together and not
finding it too cold, it won't be many weeks before Owen and I can take you
out. I sent a letter off today to you, also your shoes. I went to the
pictures last week and saw "Da at Sea" I think you saw it a little while
back. I am going to the W.I. dinner on the 14th I wish you were here so that
I could take you as my guest. I watch T.V. most evenings, but I do miss your
company. My love and best wishes to you Pete. Myrtle x
10) to Mr. B. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park, Andersonstown, Belfast - Brian, Well
4 days married and I'm still a betting man. We were at Navan yesterday and
won the jackpot dividend £25.84!! Still it was better than nothing. I think
we'll be at Limerick on Thursday if the weather here keeps up. Gerry &
Margaret
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1) 8th May Postmark Perthshire to Miss M. Callan, Chief Engineer's Dept.,
N.I. Hospitals Authority, 25 Adelaide Street, Belfast - Sunday 7th May.
Having just come out of church with little to do except watch the rain come
down, I thought I would send you a card. We are in among the hills in
Perthshire - great fishing country & parts of it are very wild. Hope all is
well with you & Mrs. Lundy. See you Tuesday week. ??? There is still some
snow on hills.
2) Master Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park, Andersonstown, Belfast - Dear Aidrien(?)
Haveing a lovey time. Hope to see you soon. Fra
3) to Mr. & Mrs. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park, Belfast - Dear Mum & Dad, Spending
the bank holidays in Kerry. I bought swimming trunks in anticipation but the
weather has turned really bad so they've stayed unused. However enjoying
myself doing plenty of driving anyway. Love Brian
4) to Mr. & Mrs. D. Cussen - Dear Frances & Daniel, Just to with you
continued happiness from Uncle Ernest. This place is just 20 mins. from our
home. I go twice or three times daily.
5) 21st October Postmark Jerusalem to The Staff of the Cost Office, James
Mackie & Sons, Springfield Road, Belfast - Am having a wonderful time.
Weather is pleasant but not too hot. Have seen many interesting &
fascinating things. People on the ship are very friendly. Best wishes ?
6) to Mr. & Mrs. D. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park, Andersonstown, Belfast - Hi
everyone, As you know weather is pretty awful but Danny is bringing us out
everywhere. All is well. You'll probably get this when we're home. ha ha.
Love Desy Anne & Martin
7) 22nd September 19?? Postmark Stockwell to Miss F. Woods, 30 Knockdhu
Park, Andersonstown, Belfast - Hi dear, having a great time, hope you don't
miss me to much, out every night, lots of boys here, you would like it here.
Love Kathy
8) 29th July Postmark Inverness-shire to Miss F. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park,
Andersonstown, Belfast - Having a wonderful time - the weather has improved
greatly and it is really warm now. Hope to see you soon. Terry
9) to Mr. & Mrs. D. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park, Belfast - Having a smashing
time here, hotel, food & drink very good. We have been on a few trips and
they were very good, weather brilliant. Sammy & Agnes
10) Stamp Espana to Mr. & Mrs. D. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park, Glen Road,
Belfast - No trouble picking up a tan here. In fact, the sun can be just too
powerful at times. Looking for a typical Spanish scene to photo. See you
Thursday week. Brendan & Yvonne
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1) Stamp Belgique to Mrs. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park, Belfast - Having a lovely
time in Brussels although I'm in Antwerp to-day. I think Ted wants to buy me
a Diamond. See you soon. Anne
2) Stamp Espana to Mr. & Mrs. W. Mulvenna Miss C. Woods &
M. McCann, 23 Nansen Street, Falls Road, Belfast - Dear Mum & Dad,
Sorry I Sorry girls, I forgot Mammy was in Cushendall & wrote the
wrong address. We spent about 5 days in France & didn't want to leave it. We
fell in love with everything but the prices which were fantastic. Spain and
the weather is great but unfortunately our Spanish is very limited. Tomorrow
we move south to Castelon where we hope to lose some of the tourists. We
will stay two days in Paris on the way home. See you soon. Patsy & Geraldine
3) Mr. L. Flannagan, 165 University Street, Ormeau Road, Belfast - This is a
card which I should have sent two weeks ago, but I'm sure you can use your
imagination and overlook the Belfast postmark. I didn't actually ? through
the Gap, but I was near enough, I stayed in Killarney town. I want to
apologise for my rudeness on Sunday night after the Folk Song thing. I
imagined I was just going to follow you downstairs, but we stood talking. I
hope to see you soon. Colette
4) Stamp Deutsche to Mr. & Mrs. D. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park, Andersonstown,
Belfast - Sunday. This is certainly a different kind of holiday - but good!!
The weather has been very hot and the scenery lovely. To-day we are in
Cologne and went to Mass in the Cathedral. It's true the food is good - and
varied. Pity it's only for a week. Half the company is Irish & half Dutch.
See you soon. Love Rose & John
5) Postmark Mallorca to Miss Frances Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park, Belfast - I am
having a great time here, the weather is very hot and the food is nice, the
dances are great and we are going to a barbecue, and on Friday night we are
going to a night club. We are having a good laugh with the Spanish in hotel.
Alice
6) Stamp Espana to Mr. & Mrs. D. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park, Andersonstown,
Belfast - Dear Peggy & Dixie, I'm having a lovely time here. The weather is
terrific. Plenty of nightlife and the booze is cheap. What more could a girl
want? About £20,000. See you soon. Colette
7) Stamp Espana to Mr. & Mrs. D. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park, Belfast - Hello
from Ibiza - a lovely island, the Hotel is all the brochure said, really
super. I spend most of the morning in the water. San Antonio is just across
the bay, we go always by boat, but the bus goes too. There are lovely little
souvenir shops down the road. I met a nice lady the daughter so I was lucky.
The guide is very nice too. Love Josie
8) Postmark Dun Na Ngall to Mr. D. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park, Belfast -
Regards to Peggy & all. Intend going back Wednesday? ??
9) Stamp Portugal to Mr. Gavin Woods, 30
Knockdhu Drive, Belfast - Hi Gavin, We are all having a very, very, very,
very wonderful time here, not looking forward to home! How is the hunting
lodge? I don't miss it. See ya. Suzette? 1941
 
'That'sh right, ole man, let it come - you'll be better for it!' 11th
July 1941 Postmark Portrush(?), Co. Antrim to Mr. D. Woods, 23 Nansen
Street, Belfast - Had a very nice evening with P. yesterday. He is not going
home until Monday. We are having a great time. Norman
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16th May 1948 Postmark Los Angeles, Cali. to Miss Peggy O'Neill, 27
Beechmount Parade, Falls Road, Belfast - Dear Peggy, I'm having a wonderful
time, I'll write you a long letter tomorrow & tell you all the news. How's
your ma? give her my love, also Tish. The weather here is glorious, the sun
shines every day, but it is never too warm, & the nights are cool. Haven't
seen all the places yet but there's plenty of time, love, Patsy. 1953
1953 Postmark Sestri Levan, Genova to Mr. D. Woods, 27 Farmley Crescent,
Glengormley, Belfast - Bourin Journo Senore, Sestri Levante multo bene,
Visit are Cortofino oggi, Carne prodigioso. I hope you understand this. We
are having a really smashing time. The people are very helpful and the
senoritas beautiful. We are managing the language very well. Addio amigo
Pietro 1955
16th May 1955 Postmark Estoril to Alan Wiseman, Cotton House, Hillingdon
Road, Rugby, England - Palace Hotel, Estoril Portugal Tuesday. This is a
picture of a famous fishing village some miles from here, which we hope to
visit. I hope you are having a pleasant time & good sport. We are enjoying a
lazy holiday. Much love Grannie. Hope to see you soon after Ingleterra(?)
return fond love Grandpa 1956
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1) 1956 Postmark Venice to M. A. Blunt, Esq., 10 Hillmartin(?) Road, Rugby,
Warwickshire, Anglet??? - Hotel Comets(?) Wednesday 6th We arrived here
yesterday & have decided to stay here a few days, as ...............? It is
quite hot when the sun is out, we are proposing to link up here for August
as there are some lovely sands as well as an interesting & very colourful
port. N. will have to bring his paints with him!! We will probably go
................? before returning home through the land of the
....................? Hope all goes well with you. Has N got our tickets for
? Day? Best love from Dad & Mum
2) 12th June 1956 Stamp Francaise to Michael
Blunt, 10 Hillnorton Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, Angleterre - We climbed
round this point with your Mother & Father. The wind was strong, but though
the sea was rough, it was not quite as much as this p.c., we leave tomorrow
& have enjoyed our holiday very much. Hope you are doing well, much love.
Auntie Margie & Uncle Charles
3) 9/7/56 Gello, Norway to J. A. Nicoll, Colton House, Rugby School, Rugby,
Warwickshire, England - My Dear Angus, Can you see Mummy at the end of the
table helping her-self? We had a very smooth journey over. Unfortunately it
rained the whole of our first say but to-day has been a lovely day. Daddy 1959
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1) 15th July 1959 Postmark Whitby, Yorkshire to Mr. Smith, Wydale Hall,
Brompton, Nr. Scarlow? - Having lovely weather. Returning Thursday. Thought
you might like to see this Abbey someday. Sister Louisa +
2) 7th September 1959 Postmark Paris, Gare St. Lazare - Miss Colette Woods,
(?) Nansen Street, Belfast - Regards to all there. P. 1962
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1) 15th July 1962 Postmark Scarborough, Ontario to Mr. & Mrs. D. Woods, 30
Knock Dhu Park, Andersonstown, Belfast - 15.7.62 Dear Peggy, Diane(?) Here I
am, half cooked by the sun which has shone almost non stop since I arrived!
Hope you're having good weather at Ballycastle, enjoying yourselves, also
the kids. We had several very severe thunder storms, but unlike home, they
didn't break the weather. The time is passing far too quickly, but as the
girls have a car I have been getting around a lot. To-morrow we are going to
Niagara for a picnic. Love from Maureen
2) 20th July 1962 Postmark Royan to Miss Colette Woods, 23 Nansen Street,
Falls Road, Belfast - Cherie Colette, Je passe quelques temp a Royan (situe
alembouchure de la guroude). Le temps est eadieux, et ye m'amuse beaucamp. A
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1) 'If the News is bad today, turn it off and let's be gay!' Mabel Lucie
Attwell 25th August 1964 Postmark Ballyhornan to Miss Frances Woods, 30
Knockdhu Park, Andersonstown, Belfast - Dear Frances, Having a wonderful
time. Weather o.k. ? good ? beds hard as a brick. Went in for a bathe this
morning. See you soon. Love Caroline xoxoxo
2) 5th September 1964 (maybe, postmark date hard to decipher) Postmark Amorbach to Miss C. Woods, 23 Nansen Street, Falls Road, Belfast - Enjoying
a holiday in a lifetime. The weather is really beautiful. We are staying in
Amorbach with Wrener and his parents, his house is on the slope of the
mountain over looking the village. At the foot of the mountain there is a
bridge, we just have to cross it to arrive at the swimming pool. We visited
the Luthern Church this morning, the view on the card is from the interior
of the church. Deirdre
3) To Colette on her Birthday from Uncle Ernest 1964 1965
 
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1) 11th February 1965 Postmark Torremolinos, Malaga to
Mr. D. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park, Glen Road, Andersonstown, Belfast - These
are the chalets in suites we have attached to the hotel. Regards to Peggy &
all. Padraic
2) 29th July 1965 Postmark Mablethorpe & Sutton-on-Sea to Mrs. Woods, 23
Nansen Street, Falls Road, Belfast - Thursday. Spending a nice day here with
some of the Sisters & the chn. just had our lunch & we are all on the beach.
Rem. me to Dominic, very best wishes Josie
3) 30th July 1965 Postmark London to Mrs. D. Woods, 23 Nansen Street, Falls
Road, Belfast - Dear Mammy, I am sorry for not waiting, but since I left
work I felt so near home that it doesn't seem so necessary to write & also
Mrs. McCann has phoned several times. Don't worry about me. We were at
Windsor today & tomorrow we are going to London. I will let you know when I
am coming home. Love to Daddy, Colette
4) 9th August 1965 Postmark Edinburgh to Mrs. Woods, 23 Nansen Street,
Belfast - Alistair & I are spending a week or two with our folks. Nan is
keeping a lot better & is on holiday with her husband & Peter. We are
staying with my sisters-in-law & enjoying a few days lovely sunshine. Gran
is fairly well too. Kind regards from Peggy ?a?gh(?)
5) 'The Bay and West End, Kilkee, Co. Clare, Ireland' 1st September 1965
Postmark Aerphort Na Sionainne to Mr. & Mrs. D. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park,
Glen Road, Andersonstown, Belfast 11 - Having a lovely time, the weather has
been wonderful so far and ? ? is going very well, we stayed at Galway for 2
days ? ? are way long ? children enjoying it too. Love Patsy
6) 5th ? 1965 Postmark ? Doubs to Miss Colette Woods, 23 Nansen Street,
Belfast - Am spending the day, Colette, at the ski-resort of Metabief. No
snow, but a ski-resort just the same! We take the ski-lift in about an
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1) 'Narin Strand at Sunset, Co. Donegal, Ireland. Photo: Joan Willis, John
Hinde Studios 12th August 1968 Postmark Donegall to Mr. & Mrs. D. Woods, 30
Knockdhu Park, Andersonstown, Belfast - We are having a lovely tour, weather
still beautiful. Regards Marie & Chris
2) 'Enjoying the three B's here! Birds Bingo Beer' 1968 Baile An Bhu????? to
Miss Francis Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park, Andersonstown, Belfast - Having a good
time but I miss you all the same, see you soon love. ME
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'Warrenpoint Souvenir Letter Cards' 19th January 1968 Postmark
Warrenpoint to Mrs. A. Woods, 23 Nansen Street, Falls Road, Belfast from
'Lisheen' 10 Great George's Street, Warrenpoint - My dear Al? First of all
let me wish you, Dominic & Colette a very happy N. year. I sincerely hope
you are improving. I don't forget you when I am in Church. Since coming here
I am doing better. The head still pains quite a bit & for that I take 8 tabs
each day. The marks are still on my forehead but it seems it takes an age
for them to wear off. It's beautiful here and I get quite a thrill looking
over at the little lights in the mountain side cottages in Omeath. They
bring back memories of many happy years there when we used to go up to the
Irish College. The McGees have me really spoiled. I've been out quite a bit
too, Dundalk, Newry, Armagh. I expect to go home next week end and D.V. on
Feb. 3rd. I'll fly over to London. Mollie has asked me over & I am looking
forward to seeing a few good shows. Mrs. Emily(?) Earley(?) writes often
from school & gives me all the latest. Between the weather & the forthcoming
concert I don't think I am missing much. I was in Newry to-day & called in
to see Sheila, she told me Nancy is back home again. If she's down be sure &
give her my love. I must get a wee letter off to her. I expect you see
Desmond & Peggy every day. Do tell them I was asking for them. They were
both very kind to me in the hospital. Now I think you have all my news up to
date. I'll surely call up when I get back next week. I must really stop now
& get this in the post. My kindest regards to everyone & much love to your
dear self. as always Jesie 1969
 
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1) April 1969 to Mrs. D. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park, Belfast - Dear Peggy, It's
lovely here tho' still staying very cold - I have been fairly tired as the
girls and I are having a very restful week. See you soon luv. Rose xx
2) 'Wicklow Town & Bay, Co. Wicklow' 17th July 1969 Postmark Baile Atha
Cliath to Miss Frances Woods & Mr. Brian Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park, Belfast -
We are enjoying ourselves very much and the weather is beautiful. We all
hope Frances gets better quickly and that you are managing O.K. The house is
lovely and there is lots to do and see here. Lots of love Ma??
3) 8th August 1969 Postmark Baile Atha Cliath to Mr. & Mrs. D. Woods, 30
Knockdhu Park, Andersonstown, Belfast - Hi everybody, I'm haveing a great
time here, the weather couldn't be better. I am writing this post card in
the garden. I have been touring a lot with Uncle Des. See you soon. Frances
4) 19th August 1969 Postmark Acton to Miss F. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park,
Andersonstown, Belfast - Hi there, having a great time, you would love it
here because the boys are Super and most of them have sports Cars. See you
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1) March 1970 Postmark ? to Miss Dymphna Crawford, 14 Knockdhu Park, Glen
Road, Belfast - Dear Dymphna, I'm having a great time. Shawns been great,
his family are very nice. I don't want to go home now but I suppose I'll
have to. Hope things for you are working out well, well I'll see you soon.
Love Rosaleen
2) 13th May 1970 Postmark Edinburgh to Frances & Gerry, c/0 Miss Frances
Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park, Andersonstown, Belfast - Dear Frances & Gerry, I am
having a great time in Scotland. The weather has been marvellous and the
place is great we are staying at. See you Saturday. Anne OXO
3) 'Kilkeel Harbour and Mourne Mountains, Co. Down' 27th June 1970 Postmark
Newcastle, Co. Down to Mr. & Mrs. D. Woods, 30 Knock Dhu Park,
Andersonstown, Belfast 11 - Friday. Enjoying ourselves so far the weather
has been fairly good, but not as warm as it has been. The Hotel is not
nearly as crowded as it was last year at this time. See you soon. Love from
Maureen
4) 10th July 1970 Postmark Seefeld to Mr. & Mrs. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park,
Belfast - Greetings from "Sound of Music" Country! It's really very very
lovely. We were at Innsbruck yesterday, a lovely old world city. Looking
forward to Oberammergan, then a spot of work at the beach (Minehead) for 2
weeks with the chum until Sr. comes back from London, my best wishes Josie 1972
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1) 10th August 1972 Postmark Southall, Middlesex to Notre Dame de Prouille,
Legion of Mary (Junior Branch), c/o Mr. Michael Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park,
Belfast - Well lads, How are you all keeping. We noticed that you were all
doing Legion duty at Casement Park, Is there any truth to the story which
legion special intelligence unit has reported that a mass exodus from the
???sidium is under way. Have you all matched off with the girls yet?
(football wise) We hope that the duties are being done as well as they were
when we were at the meeting. Well all the best for now lads and best of
Irish luck. Liam& Peter
2) 10th November 1972 Postmark San Juan Pr. to Mr. & Mrs. D. Woods, 20/30 Knockdue Park, Belfast - Enjoying myself here, weather glorious. Mollie 1973
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1) 20th July 1973 Postmark Clanna ?haoilte to Mr. & Mrs. Woods, c/o 17
Clonkeen Drive, ? Co. Dublin - 20.7.73 We hope you are enjoying your holiday
despite the wicked weather. It is not too good here either but we get out a
lot & have been twice to the beach. On Sunday we go to Bantry & on Thursday
we hope to pay a visit to Italy? Hope you found everything O.K., enjoy
yourselves. God Bless, Nina? & Paddy
2) 29th July 1973 Postmark Postal Service Fl. U.S.A. to Michael Woods, 30
Knockdhu Park, Andersonstown, Belfast - Having a wonderful time, the heat is
terrific. Here is so different to New York, it is a nice place to visit, but
not to live, for me anyway. We are staying in Hialeah which is about ½hours
drive from Miami Beach. It is really lovely. Hope you got your decorating
finished. Until I see you. Patricia
3) 8th August 1973 Postmark Lowestoft, Suffolk to Mr. & Mrs. D. Woods, 30
Knockdhu Park, Andersonstown, Belfast from Ernest Smyth, 111 Bevan Street,
Lowestoft, Suffolk - Dear Desmond & Peggy, I got your big card. Glad you are
enjoying yourselves. I'm having quite good weather & feel like staying on,
but I'll go back to duty for a while anyway. Best wishes to all the family
from Ernest
4) 25th August 1973 Postmark Lourdes to Mrs. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park,
Andersonstown, Belfast - Praying for you. Sisters of Poor Clares(?)
5) 10th September 1973 Postmark Newcastle, Co. Down to Mr. Peter Woods, 78
Springfield Road, Belfast - Dear Peter, Having a great time, weather fine,
see you soon. Dominic Doreen & Andrew 1974
30th August 1974 Postmark Gibraltar to Michael Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park,
Glen Road, Belfast - Hello Mickey, Got here on Saturday, the weather is
great, to hot for Beard or to much hair, there's plenty of Coke but not
enough Girls, the bars are open until about 12.00 the drink is cheap, have
to go. See you soon, Sam(?) 1975
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1) 21st July 1975 Postmark U.S. Postal Service to The Purchasing Department,
Bass Ireland, Ltd., Glen Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland - Hi Everyone,
Weather here is beautiful. I am having a wonderful time. I think I shall be
very sorry to have to leave California for Belfast. See you all soon. John
2) 12th September 1975 Postmark Gerona to Mr. Michael Woods, 30 Knockdhu
Park, Belfast - Hi Michael, I am having a wonderful time both day & night. Lloret is a lovely place with many sights. Have been to Tossa & Montseratt.
The night life is fab. I am out every night to clubs and dances. I am
getting a good tan. Best wishes, Eileen
3) 1975 Postmark Gionntsaile to Mr. & Mrs. D. Woods, 17 Clonkeen Drive,
Foxrock, Co. Dublin - 14/7/75 Hope you have found everything ok and that you
are enjoying your holiday. Pity the weather changed. It has scarcely
stopped raining here for 3 days - but hope springs eternal!!! Despite the
weather, however, we are enjoying ourselves - day & night. Una & Paddy 1976
 
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1) 22nd July 1976 Postmark Cardiff to Mrs. P. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park,
Belfast - Wed. Scribbling this in Cambridge Theatre, waiting for the Three
S??? Jane here with me. So far a lovely but hectic holiday, off next week to
Caswell(?) Bay. Hope you all enjoyed Dublin. Love ? ?
2) Butlinland Pwllheli Old Tyme Ballroom Photo: D. Noble, John Hinde Studios
9th September 1976 Postmark Pwllheli, Gwynedd to Mr. & Mrs. Woods, 32?
Knockdhu Park, Andersonstown, Belfast - Enjoying ourselves here in Wales. I
will need to go to the Centre every night when I get home, I must be 14
stone. Jim & Kathleen 1978
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1) 6th January 1978 Postmark Lancaster & Morecambe to Mrs. P. Woods, 30
Knockdhu Park, Belfast - Thursday Spent a nice day here yesterday with these Augustrian views. The scenery around the lakes is magnificent. Had a super
Christmas. Going off to London January 9th so I hope to hit Newry - at least
before Feb. Hope all goes well with you & Desmond. The blue lurex frock was
a great success!!! Love & good wishes Josie
2) 12th July 1978 Postmark Sarnia(?) Ont. to Desy & Ann Woods, 30 Knockdhu
Park, Belfast - Howdi - Partner, get off your horse! ha. Hi there, Like the
?? Well I'm having a wow of a time. Weather is brilliant, not to mention the
drink and talent. See you soon, Chaise?
3) 17th July 1978 Postmark Baile Atha Cliath to Ann, Maya or Moya & Carol,
Purchasing Office, Ulster Brewery, Bass Ireland Ltd., Glen Road, Belfast -
Dear Ann, Moya & Carol, Well we have been lucky again and are really
enjoying the wonderful weather. So far everything is going well. Hope you
have no problems at home, will get all the news on my return. Love Peggy
4) 25th July 1978 Postmark Douglas, Isle of Man to 30 Knockdhu Park, Belfast
- Dear Family, Having a brilliant time. Weather not bad. Rosie can get us
free tickets into most places. See you soon. Desy & Anne
5) 7th August 1978 Postmark Laxey, Isle of Man to Mr. & Mrs. D. Woods, 30
Knockdhu Park, Belfast - Hello Folk, Having a lovely time here, weather not
too bad but who worries about the weather but hoping to get a little tan
later. Kate & John are really spoiling us & we are enjoying it. They both
send best regards, Mick & Aileen
6) 28th September 1978? Postmark Fuengirola Malaga to Mr. Micky Woods, 30
Knockelm Park, Belfast (try 30 Knockdhu Park) - Dear Micky, Having a good
time. The weather is very good here and the drink is cheap. I have fallen in
with a lot of loose women over here. I am trying to convert them to the ways
of the legion but am going down fighting. See you, Pat 1979
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1) 9th June 1979 Postmark Sussex to Mr. & Mrs. D. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park,
Belfast - Enjoying my stay in Brighton, Mary & Joel live near this park, its
a very nice spot. Hope all is well with you, see you next week. Bridie
2) 20th July 1979 Postmark Wildwood, N.J. to Mr. Kevin Woods, 30 Knockdhu
Park, Andersonstown, Belfast - Well Kevin, I'm having a great time here but
the summer is passing too quickly. How's business in the lodge? I hope they
aren't missing me too much, you'd love it out here, the lifestyle is so
different & the weather is fantastic. I hope you are keeping well & I'll see
you soon. Pat x
3) 31st July 1979 Postmark Douglas, Isle of Man to Mr. & Mrs. D. Woods, 30
Knockdhu Park, Belfast - Having a great time. This is a great place. Plenty
to do and Plenty of Places to go. Night life great. Lily & Dessie(?)
4) 6th August 1979 Postmark Douglas, Isle of Man to Mr. & Mrs. D. Woods, 30
Knockdhu Park, Belfast - Hello Peggy & Dixie, We are having a lovely holiday
& the weather is nice & sunny. Kate & John are like you two, taking me
everywhere & really spoiling us. This is Kates little village, it is really
lovely & so peaceful. Hope Peggy you are keeping much better & looking after
yourself. Kate & John send best regards. Love Mick & Aileen
5) 18th August 1979 Postmark Corcaid(?) to Peggy & Maya, Bass Ireland Ltd.,
(Purchase Dept.), Glen Road, Belfast - Hi Folks, Having a super time. I'm
writing this is Cork City (Saty. 9.30 a.m.) Weather terrific to-day. First 2
days were poor, see you sometime. Anne
6) 6th September 1979 Postmark Birmingham to Mr. & Mrs. Woods, 30 Knockdhu
Park, Andersonstown, Belfast - We are having a fine time here today, this is
a very nice city and the weather so far this week has been great, we are
getting around as much as we can, there is plenty to do and see in
Birmingham. Love to all May
7) 2?th November 1979 Postmark Canberra to Mrs. Peggy Woods, c/o Bass
Ireland Ltd., Glen Road, Belfast - I only wish I could post some of this
heat (30°c) to you. Glad to be here, the welcome was out off this world.
Thinking of you, and missing the cold. Regards to Des. Chris. 1980
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1) 13th June 1980 Postmark Heerlen to Mr. & Mrs. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park,
Andersonstown, Belfast - 13/6/80 Dear Auntie and Uncle Woods, The hotel I am
staying in is called Wilgenhof in Valkenburg, yours sincerely, John
McCrossan
2) 12th July 1980 Postmark Ontario to Mr. & Mrs. D. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park,
Belfast - Hope you are keeping your end up at the snooker. We are having a
ball over here. Just up in Orleans after staying with Hugh in Cornwall.
Everyone has been very nice to us. Regards Tommy
3) 14th July 1980 Postmark Gibraltar to Mr. & Mrs. D. Woods, 30 Knockdhu
Park, Andersonstown, Belfast - 13-7-80 Having a great time tho' the weather
is not really as hot as last year. Went to Tangier yesterday - very stormy &
had an extremely rough crossing on return journey. We made it, however I am
now writing your card before going down to the swimming pool, not to swim, I
hasten to add. Hope you are enjoying your holidays. Love from Maureen
4) 6th August 1980 Postmark Perth to Mr. & Mrs. D. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park,
Belfast - August 6th. Very nice holiday so far, plenty of sightseeing. Next
week we are getting a run to Aviemore & Aberdeen. All good wishes Jesie or
Josie
5) 8th August 1980 Postmark Douglas, Isle of Man to Mr. & Mrs. D. Woods, 30
Knockdhu Park, Belfast - Hello Peggy & Dixie, Arrived safe & sound after a
lovely crossing. We are still a bit dazed after all the excitement of
packing and sad farewells, as I write Mick & John are in Liverpool so I just
thought I would let you see our new home. X marks our new road home. Will
write later, God Bless you both, Mick & Eileen(?)
6) 12th September 1980 Postmark ? to Mr. Padraig Woods, 78 Springfield Road,
Belfast - Wednesday 10/9/80 I am writing this card while sunbathing on the
Balcony of the Hotel. Lovely view of the Bay of Naples. We are going to
Capri to-morrow. Best wishes Des & Peggy
7) 17th September 1980 Postmark Citta Del Vaticano to The Woods Family, 30
Knockdhu Park, Belfast - Enjoying visit to Vatican. Best wishes from St.
Peter's Square. Mammy & Daddy 1981
 
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1) 12th May 1981 Postmark Pfunds(?) to Mr. M. Woods, Knockdhu Park, Belfast
- Hi Michael, Here's the post-card I promised you. Hope you're jealous. I am
writing this in a small café in Italy. We are seeing lots of the surrounding
country-side. It will be too soon over. See you soon. Regards Marian
2) 13th August 1981 Postmark Ibiza to Mr. & Mrs. D. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park,
Andersonstown, Belfast - Hi everyone, great place for young & old. Weather
in the 100's. I've burnt a bit but it's worth it. Food not great but then I
never did like foreign foods. Lots of Germans here. Really enjoying myself.
See you all soon, Love Anne xo
3) 19th August 1981 Postmark La??? Isle of Man to Mr. & Mrs. D. Woods, 30
Knockdhu Park, Andersonstown, Belfast - Laxey, the biggest wheel in the
world from 3 Phillips Terrace, Minorca Hill, Laxey, Isle of Man - Hello
Peggy & Dixie, Just thought we would send you this little folder to let you
see some of the sights of the Isle of Man. We are both over the moon that
you are both coming over to see us, let's hope the weather will be kind &
that the sun will shine on us all. The Empire Hotel is really some place,
all newly modernised & real posh. Kate & John & Jim(?) two friends were at a
dinner there last week & they said the food was terrific, so knowing how you
both enjoy good food it will be great. We are both counting the days to see
you both after all it is over a year since we all said good bye. Mick says
he is looking forward to a game of snooker with Dixie & you & I dear Peggy
will have such a lot of talking to do to catch up on all the local news &
scandal Ha Ha. Well Peggy I suppose you are both back to routine again, it
must be so hard after you had such a lovely holiday, do mind that tan as I
want to see a lovely tanned blonde beauty coming over here to show off. Well
dear Peggy & Dixie, Mick & I are both looking forward to seeing you soon &
we will have lots of sights to show you. Hope all the family are well so in
the meantime Cheerio from Mick & myself. Take care & God Bless. See you
soon, sa??ds m? ? up? xx 1982
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1) June 1982 Postmark ? to Mr. & Mrs. D. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park, Belfast -
Enjoying my usual month in Brighton. Hope we will all get together soon, its
been a long time. Best wishes Bridie
2) 23rd June 1982 Postmark Kensington to Mr. & Mrs. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park,
Belfast - The weather is very bad. We're now in London and probably won't
bother going to Devon. Won't be coming back by Stranraer. Enjoying the World
Cup. Love Brian
3) 13th July 1982 Postmark Keighley West Yorkshire to Mrs. & Mr. D. Woods,
32 Knockdhu Park, Andersonstown, Belfast - Dear Folk, Thought you would like
this authentic touch. We are right in the heart of it here to-day and was
thinking of someone I'd like to mail this to - and of course you came to
mind. Much love, Rose x
4) 19th July 1982 Postmark Sorrento, Italy to Mr. & Mrs. D. Woods, 30 Knock
Dhu Park, Andersonstown, Belfast - 17/7/82 Dear Peggy & Di??? Like the song
says, ? & I have come back to Sorrento, ? having a great time. The weather
is even hotter than we had last year & the Hotel is excellent, lovely
gardens & terraces as well as our own large balcony for when we don't feel
sociable! Hope you are enjoying yourselves. See you soon. Love Maureen
5) 19th July 1982 Postmark Firenze, Italy to Mr. M. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park,
Andersonstown, Belfast - Dear Michael, We are having a great time being
fried in the heat and being eaten by insects. Apart from that Venice and
Florence are worth seeing and the food is superb. See you sometime. Raymond
6) 20th July 1982 Postmark Swansea to Mr. & Mrs. D. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park,
Belfast - Sun. July 18th. Greetings from Swansea. A lovely time down at
Caswell. Yesterday we went to Porthcawl & Sun. 25th I get door to door
transport to London. The holiday so far very enjoyable. Love to you both
Josie
7) 21st July 1982 Postmark Algherd? to The Woods Family, 30 Knockdhu Park,
Belfast - Holiday up till now has been very enjoyable. Weather of course is
brilliant. Temperature at time very high but still tolerable. Hope all is
well with you at home. Love Daddy & Mammy
8) 22nd July 1982 Postmark 17 Medis, Charente Maritime to Mr. & Mrs. D.
Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park, Andersonstown, Belfast - Everything going smoothly,
well almost. Camping here for one week then moving up the Coast about 100
miles. See you in August. Colette & Paddy 1983
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1) 18th July 1983 Postmark Marbonne, Aude to Mr. & Mrs. Woods, 30 Knockdhu
Park, Andersonstown, Belfast - Weather hot but we are aclimatised now. We
had an excellent campsite in this area, up in the hills, the heat in the
valley is a bit oppressive. The whole area is very beautiful. Love Colette,
Paddy, John, Owen? & Brian
2) 22nd July 1983 Postmark Lido Italy to The Woods Family, 30 Knockdhu Park,
Belfast - 19-7-83 Having a lovely time, very hot, 120°F. However, we are
enjoying ourselves very well. Has a very good flight over to Venice. Hope
all are well. Lane Mammy & Daddy
3) 25th July 1983 Postmark Port La Nouvelle, Aude to Mr. & Mrs. Woods, 30
Knockdhu Park, Belfast - By the time this reaches Knockdene Park you'll
probably be enjoying Italy as much as we are enjoying France. We're due to
meet Paddy & Colette this evening. Brian & Claire
4) 12th August 1983 Postmark Bpa Munchen to Desmond & Peggy Woods, 30
Knockdhu Park, Belfast - 11/3/83 You are now back home whilst we are in the
middle of things. A week in Paris was hectic, and the heat blistering. Here
we are having a more restful time here, and its not so hot. Magnificent
scenery in Southern Bavaria. We suggested to Lourach(?) & R.mary that we
should all have a get-together in Dublin early Sept. Best wishes. Paddy
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1) 17th July 1984 Postmark Ibiza, Baleares to Mr. M. Woods, 30 Knockdhu
Park, Belfast - 14-7-84 Hello Michael, Well we arrived safely after a very
nice flight. The Hotel is super and we are enjoying ourselves very much.
Hope all is well. Mammy & Daddy
2) 17th July 1984 Postmark Ibiza to Mr. G. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park, Belfast
- 14-7-84 Hello Gavin, The Hotel here is lovely and we are having a great
time. Hope all is well at home. Love Mammy & Daddy
3) 24th July 1984 Postmark Sussex Coast to Mr. & Mrs. D. Woods, 30 Knockdhu
Park, Belfast - Best wishes from Brighton as you see I have had an extended
holiday, back 1st Aug., see you then. Hope your holiday was good also. All
the best Bridie
4) 30th July 1984 Postmark Cloich Na Coillte to Mr. & Mrs. D. Woods, 30
Knockdhu Park, Belfast - Spending a while in these parts, lazy instead of
touring, weather is too hot. Have you been away yet? Give us a call later
on, we'd like to know how you're behaving yourselves. Paddy & ?
5) 8th August 1984 Postmark Sommieres, Gard to Mr. & Mrs. Woods, 30 Knockdhu
Park, Glen Road, Belfast - Our first visit to the Alpes & well worth it. The
weather here is very agreeable, warm but not too hot, somehow you are left
with enough energy to move about without feeling drained. We have had good
camp sites so far & no hitches. Love Colette, Paddy & kids
6) 'Greetings from Bundoran' 17th August 1984 Postmark Dun Na Ngall to Mr. &
Mrs. D. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park, Andersonstown, Belfast - Having a great
holiday, see you soon. Love Danielle
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30th August 1984 Postmark York to Mr. & Mrs. D. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park,
Andersontown, Belfast - We are having a nice time here, the weather is
lovely, I am just on my way to Patsy for a few days. By the time you get
this I will have seen St. Antony. See you soon. Patsy 1985
 
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1) 6th April 1985 Postmark Twickenham to Gavin Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park,
Andersontown, Belfast - Hello Dear Gavin, Surprize?! it's been a long long
while since we've written - so i wouldn't have been surprized if you didn't
know me, i'm not sure of my plans right now except that I don't want to go
home before I see Ireland. I'm all alone now staying with dear friends in
London - but I'm trying to talk my father into coming & joining me - if he
does i know he'll want to see Newry, where his father came from & I'll want
to meet you - after all these years - sorry the sudden phone call had to be
so short - but i have little money left - hope we meet - be happy. love
Cherie
2) 27th April 1985 Postmark Devizes, Wilts. to Gavin P. Woods, 30 Knockdhu
Park, Andersontown, Belfast. 2.00 pm City Hall, Belfast 1/5/85 - 25/4/85
Hello Gavin, Well, can i come visit -? my father really came over - I'm very
happy about that - His father came from Northern Ireland around 1908 (landed
in New York) but my dad never knew him - or anything about any relatives -
So we're going to try to find his roots - i hope we find something! - he's
longed to do this for years - his dads last name was Matier. So I'm
thinking, maybe we'll be coming at the beginning (?) of this next week - I'm
not positive - but I'll give you a call - hope you'll be free for tea & a
little conversation - I'm really excited about seeing Ireland & I never
thought I'd do it - See ya, love Cherie Donovan
3) 'Dingle Peninsula' 29th July 1985 Postmark Tral(?) to Mr. M. & G. Woods,
30 Knockdhu Park, Belfast - Hello Michael & Gavin, Remember Slea Head, well
this is where we are. See you soon. Mum & Dad
4) 2nd July 1985 Postmark Seattle, WA. to Gavin Woods & family, 30 Knockdhu
Park, Andersotown, Belfast from Cherie Donovan, 2029 F. & S. Grade Road,
Sedro, Woolley Wash. U.S.A. - Finally Hello!! Dear Friends!! (smiley face)
Well, I've been home for a mth. now ? it really does feel good to settle in
again. I am so happy I got to meet you Gavin & your wonderful family. I'm
not much of a writer these days, but I will try ... remember, we are pen
pals! I'm working on getting a regular clientel for my massage practice, I
have 3 regulars so far - wish me luck - something new I'm taking on. I'd
love to hear from you (& any of your family also, my address: (see above) Do
take care of yourself, Mt. Baker is right in my backyard (45 min. drive
really) she's a beauty, so much love to you, Cherie
5) 1985 Postmark West CoPake, N.Y. to Gavin, c/o The Hunting Lodge Inn,
Stewartstown Road, Belfast from Camp Natchez, West Copake, New York, U.S.A.
- Hi Gavan, How's the drinking going, I hope you're going to start setting
up the drinks for my home coming cause you only have 6 weeks. I will be home
by the 14th of Aug. hopefully. If not it will be the 15th or 16th cause I
will have to fly from Gatwick to Belfast. But anyway I hope you are having a
nice summer cause I am. Camp finishes on Aug 20th I have 3 weeks to travel.
I'm going up north to Canada probably & then to Florida & back up to Long
Island & then Manhattan. They are just small plans, nothing beg yet. Well
say Hallo to everyone else in the bar & lounge, hope to see you when I get
back, your friend Donna. I was at this amusement ground yesterday. (The
Great Escape Fun Park, Lake George, New York) 1986
 
 
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Willis, John Hinde Studios 22nd July 1986 Postmark Cathain? to Ann, Desmond
& Martin Woods, c/o Mr. & Mrs. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park, Belfast - Sorry I
forgot your address. Seeing the old places again. The people are very
friendly and helpfull. See you all soon. Michael
2) 'The Skelligs, Ballinskelligs Bay, Ring of Kerry, Ireland' 22nd July 1986
Postmark ? to Mr. & Mrs. D. Woods, 30 Knockdhu Park, Belfast - 21/7/86
Enjoying the breathtaking Kerry Scenery, this year weather mixed, but ok for
touring, and the natives are friendly! Eamonn & Deirdre in America trying to
make a few bob for the summer. When will you give us a call? We will be home
next week. Paddy & Nina(?)
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