Mascot Rhodri the Lucky Ticket For The Toffees!

Gerard Canon's son Rhodri was selected as mascot for Everton's pre-season's friendly with Crewe for the 2004-5 season. He is pictured here with manager David Moyes, and former Everton Great, Duncan Ferguson. This was the season in which Everton finished 4th. Rhodri certainly was the Lucky Mascot for the Blues!

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Kelly and Waugh Families - John Murphy

I went to St Winnies infants with Joan Waugh and when the Juniors went mixed we joined up again in the top class. Our Therese used to go swimming with Margaret because there was no mixed bathing and they kept each other company.When Therese left the Juniors, Margaret, because of her age did another year and came into my class when we went mixed. Both Joan and Margaret were excellent swimmers and competed in many galas. The Waughs lived in Keeble Road and presumably went to St Richards church?Margaret's achievement in the 1980 Olympics (Silver in the medley relay and captain of the team) cannot be overstated. Although the American's were not there they would have made little difference to the cheating East German (GDR) drug cheats. Margaret's team should have won the gold without a doubt. John

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Cathy Hegarty Is A Granny? I don't Believe It !

It's true folks! Cathy's daughter Clare gave birth to Frankie Alexander on 7th November 2007 weighing in at 6lbs 11oz - parents Clare and Ben are delighted, as is grandmother Cathy - who declares "he is beautiful, just like his mum Clare".
LIVERPOOL CITY OF CULTURE EVENT
Cathy would also like to announce that her school is twinned with St. Mary's in Mullagbawn, and will be coming to Liverpool on the 5th Feb till 8th Feb. There will be 22 pupils and 4 staff. They will spend time in Knotty Ash School visiting the 2 football clubs and tour the Albert Dock. They will have a school disco and perform a school assembly at Knotty Ash. The Lord Mayor of Liverpool, a rep from the peace centre in Warrington, Capital of Culture and other visitors will attend the assembly. In June the visit is reciprocated, and the Liverpool contingent, including Cathy' pupils, will travel to Mullaghbawn.
Catherine sends everyone her love X

Tá failte romhat.

Chris and Ania Announce Christening Details !

You can't keep The Flynns off the blog! Chris is elder brother of Mick recently married (see earlier posting).

Chris and Ania would like to announce the Christening of 'John Raphael Flynn' at St Mary's Cathedral, Aberdeen on March 1st at 1:00pm.
There is a buffet reception afterwards at Kippie Lodge Country Club (which Chris is a member of). All family members are most welcome. Chris will email in person accommodation options, directions and details etc. Chris' email address is caflynn@gmail.com.
Thank You.

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Aunty Molly & Uncle Frank's Great Grandchildren

Here are Eira and Rhodri, Gerard Cannon's two fast-growing children! They recently returned from Wexford where they spent New Year. Gerard is grandson to Aunty Molly and Uncle Frank, and son of Michael - the oldest of all the cousins. Gerard tells me his dad is generally OK but is having breathing problems. We wish him all the best.

Go mbeannaí Dia is Muire duit.

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Sad News from Kelly & Waugh Families of Bootle

Many of the Bootle and Liverpool relatives will know of the Kelly family from Canal Street, Bootle. There were 8 children, and several of the Murphys were at school with them. I went to school with Jim, and Therese with Margaret Kelly (MBE) or Margie. I am sure our Rita and Susa went to school with some of the sisters. Margie is best known for her prodigious swimming achievements, and won a silver medal at breastroke at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. Margie has told me that her older sister Pat passed away at the end of last year, shortly after her 60th birthday.
Margie also told me that another member of a large Bootle family passed away just after Christmas. Cathy Waugh came from a big family of girls, her sisters included Joan and Margie. Teresa Kelly attended the funeral on the 4th of January.
We all offer the Kelly & Waugh families our sincerest condolences, and may Cathy and Pat Rest In Peace. God Bless.

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David Moyes with the Boys!

Here's the picture of the Moyesiah himself that David Grounds took with Jack Murphy and Nick Grounds when they met him at the Royal National Hotel on Thursday 14th Dec. 2007. It was at a Q&A session with members of ESCLA. Nick pictured left, is a grandson of Cecilia Grounds (née Gomez) and Jack is the grandson of Laura Murphy (née Gomez). Cecilia and Laura are sisters. Come on the Blues!

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Danny Houghton jr Contacts Blog!

Danny Houghton jr is the grandson of Aunt Leah - Laura Murphy-Gomez's sister. His father is Danny Houghton sr. He lives in New Jersey, and works in New York City. He has recently contacted the blog and I have published his comments to several postings.

Danny, I am Laura's son Cormac. and 10th child of the 15. The eldest of the family is Cecilia who also lives in New Jersey - 18 Inness Place, Montclair. How far is North Arlington from Montclair? My mother was 90 last August.

Please send any photos of your family and I will gladly publish them.

Sorry for the delay in adding your comments, but I have to check against blog-spammers.

God Bless,

Cormac

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