Memories of Grange and People This week's book article was written by Pat Clancy, New Line, Lower Grange. Pat compiled his article from the written memoirs of his uncle, John G Clancy (1914-1994). At the outset of his article, Pat wrote as follows: In 1982, my uncle, John G (Jack) Clancy, who resided at Doneraile, County Cork, for many years, penned memories of his youth spent in Grange. He was affectionately known to the Clancy family and others, as Jack. Jack died on 6th January 1994 – aged 80 years. He spent fourteen years of his working life in the membership of An Garda Síochána up to his resignation in 1949. He served at several Garda Stations in the Waterford/Kilkenny Division. The f
Fond Memories of Grange Last week (week 44) we featured the book article, The Bulfin Family, written by Tom Bulfin of Crean. The introduction included a testimonial to the book, written by John Bulfin, a first cousin of Tom. This week's (week 45) book article, Fond Memories of Grange, was written by Tom (Thomas) Bulfin of Camass, brother of John above. Tom Bulfin, now retired principal national school teacher, is truly a magnificent wordsmith. This is very evident from a reading of his book article. The co-editors of the Grange Parish Book were so impressed by the style and turn of phrase used by Tom that an extract from his article appeared in the book's dust cover. Tom's article is a joy t
The Bulfin Family In his book article, Tom Bulfin of Crean meticulously charted the history of his family from times preceding the arrival of his grandfather, Thomas, in Grange up to 2015. The Bulfin surname has for a long time been synonymous with Grange and the wider locality, including Bruff. The first of the Bulfin family to reside in Grange was Thomas Bulfin, who hailed from County Offaly. Thomas married Bridget Clancy of Grange in 1916 - the marriage ceremony took place at Grange Church. Those of us from Grange, who are old enough, will be able to recall Thomas Bulfin of Lower Grange. My memory is of a tall distinguished-looking man with a grey moustache. Thomas and Bridget went on t
Bishop John Joseph Hogan The book article about Bishop John Joseph Hogan, son of Caherguillamore, Grange, was written by his great-grandniece, Olive Hogan O'Connor of Rahin, Grange. The article is a lengthy one, charting the extraordinary life of John Joseph Hogan from his birth in May 1829 until his death in Kansas City, USA, in 1913. The extensive and meticulous research conducted by Olive becomes apparent from early in her article, making for a most engaging account of the bishop's life. The facts contained in her article are drawn from several documented sources, including the published memoirs of the bishop. At the outset of her article, Olive wrote as follows: I am a great-grandniece o
