Memories of growing up in Banagher in the 70s

This is a poem called '1970 Something' which I wrote about my hometown and how it has changed. The photos are of people & places in Banagher, all taken by myself

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[photopaul1]

Great poem

[banagherdave]

@photopaul1 - Thanks very much Paul

[permadegs]

cute

[banagherdave]

Thanks for comment - are you from Banagher or have a connection?

[whiteosh]

My dad and i were in Banagher last year,had a great time.Drew the turf in,and drank the porter.

[banagherdave]

Glad ye enjoyed ye're stay in Banagher...was your family originally from here or what? Maybe we've met?

[TheNmg21]

@msskizz Hi I came on to this page because i love johnny's music and visited Banagher a few times after meeting Peter Loonam Jan 2007 in St.Lukes Rathgar. We have kept in touch since, great character ,I had a laugh with him when things were tough ,kept me going. How do you know him?

[marius478]

That was a wonderful poem. I am from Michigan,United States but your poem really touches on the feelings,memories of the past. Thank you for posting. :)

[marius478]

That was a wonderful poem. I live in Michigan,United States but your poem really touches on feelings. Thank you for posting. :)

[johnnyvodka1]

up cork

[thetullamoredew1]

Dave, Im looking at your videos, Ur a great man. Bannagher should be proud of U.

[permadegs]

no i was looking for stuff in laois and decided to cross the border