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Clare Ferris

Clare Ferris


June 1942

Clare Ferris

"...they really came looking tremendously well, well tailored...and with lots of money in their pockets..."

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Growing up during World War II Clare was accustomed to seeing soilders in her home town. However this day brought some very unexpected visitors...


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Name: Karen Hessas
Date: 28/11/2007
Comment: Listened in from Germany to my mum telling her great wee story - I was really surprised, I thought it was brilliant - especially the ending about the wee curl around my Grandpa's nose - I can just picture him doing that.
A lot of my mates listened in too - English, Scottish, Irish and also German friends here in Germany, a friend in the South of France, and some chums from California, USA. They were all delighted with the story and my mum.
So Mammy is now an international celebrity:-)



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Clare Ferris
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This poem was written by Clare Ferris and is based on her memories of neighbours and friends in the village of Clough Co. Down
This poem was written by Clare Ferris and is based on her memories of neighbours and friends in the village of Clough Co. Down
American soilders outside their base in Clough
Clare as a young girl
Main Street Clough, Co Down
A Girl Guide parade through Clough
A procession of Orangemen in Clough. Clare points to her family home.
The Mount, Clough Co. Down
Seaforde with one of the countries first cars
A picture postcard from nearby Tyrella Beach