Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor,
for most of the past 40 years I have been living in Germany, and besides missing the contacts with some of the people, there have been some other things I miss. For various reasons many of my visits were much too short to accomplish all I had in mind. For some years now I have been seeking a particular old photograph that I remember used to be on display in the "Good Old Days" museum in the 70´s. It shows the blessing of the boats at Rogerstown and it must have been taken before the begining of the 20thC., or very soon after it began. Perhaps one of the first photos of Rush? Certainly it was taken prior to the begining of World War I. I was told that an ancestor of mine was included among those in the photograph, and that he owned several of the boats at that time. I could never find out what his first name was. Perhaps your newsletter could make a call for anyone with knowledge of such exponents, in particular of the picture I am seeking. Perhaps someone in the Rush Historical Group of the ICA, who were involved in creating the book, "Rush by the Sea", 1996, knows more? It is otherwise likely that the information may be lost for posterity. I would be very happy to even recieve a scanned copy of the photo to this email address. Besides if any of your readers have any background information about the photograph, or those shown on it, I would also much appreciate that.
Kindest regards to all in Rush & thanks in advance Eugene Weldon
Editor’s Reply Dear Eugene,
It was a strange co-incidence to receive your letter the very week that your father Jimmy’s uncle, Niall Weldon, passed away. I know that Niall was very friendly with Liam Butterly, proprietor of the Good Old Days, which was just down the road from the harbour. The answer to your query might actually be found within your own extended family’s archives, but if anyone else gets in touch, I’ll certainly let you know.
Best regards,
Liam
Niall Weldon R.I.P. We were saddened to hear of the passing of Niall Weldon, who died on 3rd September, in his 97th year. Regular readers will be familiar with Niall through the extracts from his many writings that have featured in the Rush Community News. His four books give a fascinating insight into his life and work in Aer Lingus, and they form an important historical record of the development of our national airline.
Niall was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth (Lily). We extend our sympathies to his children Barry, Mary, Elizabeth, Anne, Janine, Karen, Ian and Declan, and his much loved 16 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, sister-in- law, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, relatives, friends and neighbours.
May he rest in peace.
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