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A Historic Gate

Posted on July 9, 2012 by dubmantalks

When emerging on to St. Stephens Green from the top of Dublin’s Grafton Street, one cannot fail to be impressed by the elegant imposing arch which, on the opposite side of the road, adorns the corner entrance to St. Stephens … Continue reading →

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Time Capsule – Pretoria, South Africa 1907

Posted on June 9, 2012 by dubmantalks

8752 Private Michael Breen, a paternal Granduncle of mine, served in the 2nd Border Regiment during the early 1900s. While I have no clear evidence to indicate that during his time in the army he completed any postings in South … Continue reading →

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