Article from the Grange Book suggested for reading this week (week 30)
John Joe and Peggy Hourigan of Upper Grange
This week's (week 30) book article suggested for reading is about John Joe Hourigan of Upper Grange and his wife, Peggy (née Halpin).
The tribute was penned by their son, Tommy, on behalf of John Joe's and Peggy's nine children, who were all living when the Grange Book was published in 2015. Sadly, one of the siblings, Tony Hourigan, passed away in August 2017. John Joe was a well known rural postman who served communities for
Article from the Grange Book suggested for reading this week (week 29)
'The Grange' - Crokers This week's (week 29) article is about the former Croker Great House near Lower Grange, which was known as The Grange. The article was researched and written by Michael (Minie) O' Brien of Lower Grange. The remains of the great house are clearly visible from some locations in Lower Grange and from certain elevated positions within Grange Parish. Sadly, the ruin of the former great house has deteriorated further since the article was written in 2015. The
Article from the Grange Book suggested for reading this week (week 28)
A Tribute to Seamus and Peggy Byrne This week's (week 28) book article is about Seamus and Peggy Byrne, former Grange residents - the family left Grange in 1985. The wonderful tribute to their parents was written by Seamus, Mike, Eileen and Janet. Their mother, Peggy, passed away in September 2014, a little more than a year prior to publication of the Grange Book in 2015. Their father, Seamus, still resides in Kilballyowen. As the article is short, it is reproduced hereunder
Article from the Grange Book suggested for reading this week (week 27)
Canon Denis Browne (1929 - 2013) “I love to run in the dawn. It is beautiful to see the day dawning don’t you think…” This week's (week 27) book article is about Canon Denis Browne. The article was written by Francis O'Dwyer of Upper Grange. The article reflects an enormous amount of research undertaken by Francis - the extent of his research is evident from the detail contained in his account. Such was the amount of detail uncovered by Francis, it was necessary for him to co
Article from the Grange Parish Book suggested for reading this week (week 26)
Remembering Joe Ahern This week's (week 26) book article suggested for reading is about that larger than life and very popular man, Joe Ahern, RIP. This engaging and often humorous account was written by Kieran Hourigan. Kieran worked in Joe's garage in Grange for a period, during which time he grew to know and appreciate Joe very well. The high regard and affection that Kieran had for Joe is obvious from the article. To this day, Kieran and others frequently recall Joe and h
