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Murphys of Mullaghbawn

Michael Murphy left Mullaghbawn in South Armagh for Liverpool at the start of the 20th century. It was here he married Mary Pender. This is the story of their nine daughters and one son, their children and grandchildren. "Cead Mille Failte"

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Gerard and Suzanne Tie the Knot!

Gerard Cannon & Suzanne were married in a civil ceremony on July 28 in Sefton Park Palm House, Liverpool.
It was a great day (and evening) and family and friends travelled from various parts of the country, with a sizeable contingent from Ireland and even Germany.
Austin was Gerard's best man and Gerard's daughter Eira, one of Suzanne's bridesmaids.


Congratulations to Gerard & Suzanne, from all family and friends.




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Friday, August 17, 2012

Signing Choir Performs at Olympics Closing Ceremony




It was described as one of the most memorable moments of the London 2012 Olympic Games closing ceremony.
The crowd fell silent as a group of young people dressed in white T-shirts with "Imagine" emblazoned on the front sang a version of the John Lennon song of the same name.
The Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir performed alongside the Liverpool Signing Choir as dancers built a sculpture of Lennon's face in the centre of the arena.
It was a moment that Liverpool Signing Choir founder Catherine Hegarty said she would never forget.
She said: "It was unbelievable. We have been pushing for so long for the signing choir to be part of either games and now we've done it - it's magnificent.
"I'm so proud of the whole choir. The kids were so professional."
The signing choir uses a mix of sign language and vocals in its performances and members, some of whom are profoundly deaf, are aged from seven to 23.
Ms Hegarty, who watched from the side of the stadium, said: "What we could see was amazing.
"There was a few nerves but the kids were more starstruck with One Direction."

Emily Wright, 12, from Liverpool, has been with the choir for four years. She said performing in the 25-strong signing choir at the ceremony was an "amazing experience".
Her mother Carol Wright said: "This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Emily and she has enjoyed it so much. She was in awe of everything and I think it might take a few weeks to sink in.
"We had the whole street watching. We've got family in Australia, South Africa - they all tuned in.
"Seeing her performing in front all of those millions of people was absolutely fantastic."
Ms Hegarty started the signing choir after working as a communicator for deaf youngsters at a primary school in Knotty Ash in 2000.
She said: "We initially thought it would last six weeks and here we are 13 years later.
"I started the signing choir for social inclusion. We had one profoundly deaf child and 12 hearing children.
"It just got so popular over time and in 2009 we decided to make it city-wide.
"I hope loads of young people join us. We have members from all walks of life - we just have a magnificent time.
"We are open to new members and anyone can join. You don't have to have any experience in sign language. You don't have to sing, it's all about signing."

BBC News


Well done Cathy!


Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Was Princess Diana's death an accident?

Was Princess Diana's death an accident?

To find out, read "The Vale of Tears" by James Murphy. Available now on Amazon at:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Vale-of-Tears-ebook/dp/B008RCHVAK/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t




Or if you have a Smartphone, download the Amazon App, then you can purchase and download the book to your phone.

Thirteen years after her death, Laura Ross, an assistant professor of history in Virginia, receives word from her grandfather in England that her life is in danger: she is being stalked by a fanatical secret society which, since the days of the Tudors, has manipulated and controlled the royal succession through conspiracy and murder. He himself is a member.However, conscience stricken in his old age, he has stolen certain incriminating documents, the Folio, which he intends to publish and expose the society’s criminal and murderous past.Ross makes her way to England only to find he has been kidnapped by the society. Joining forces with Ed Carson, a former soldier, she sets off in search of her grandfather and the Folio, hotly pursued by the society’s killers.The chase moves to a remote abbey in France, where they unearth the ancient prophesies of an obscure monk. Forced to return to England, Ross and Carson find the Folio and uncover a link between the prophesies and the Testament of an eighteenth century priest, a connection which forewarns of the society’s murderous role in the present.In a chilling climax, Ross and Carson are confronted by the society and learn the awful truth behind the terrible tragedy of August 1997.

A tremendous book and a fantastic read!



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Thursday, August 02, 2012

"The Vale of Tears" is now AVAILABLE

James Murphy's latest book, 'The Vale of Tears' has just been released on Amazon/Kindle.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=node%3D341689031&field-keywords=the+vale+of+tears
It will be released on Apple, Waterstones, WH Smith, Barnes and Noble, for download onto any mobile device in a few more days.
The Story-line:
Was Princess Diana’s death an accident?

Thirteen years after her death, Laura Ross, an assistant professor of history in Virginia, receives word from her grandfather in England that her life is in danger: she is being stalked by a fanatical secret society which, since the days of the Tudors, has manipulated and controlled the royal succession through conspiracy and murder. He himself is a member.However, conscience stricken in his old age, he has stolen certain incriminating documents, the Folio, which he intends to publish and expose the society’s criminal and murderous past.Ross makes her way to England only to find he has been kidnapped by the society. Joining forces with Ed Carson, a former soldier, she sets off in search of her grandfather and the Folio, hotly pursued by the society’s killers.The chase moves to a remote abbey in France, where they unearth the ancient prophesies of an obscure monk. Forced to return to England, Ross and Carson find the Folio and uncover a link between the prophesies and the Testament of an eighteenth century priest, a connection which forewarns of the society’s murderous role in the present. In a chilling climax, Ross and Carson are confronted by the society and learn the awful truth behind the terrible tragedy of August 1997.

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