Holywood Co. Down my hometown: Photo Gallery by Paul at pbase.com

Holywood Co. Down my hometown:

Holywood, a small town on the outskirts of Belfast, is distinguished by being the only town in Ireland to have a Maypole.
This originally was the mast of a Dutch ship grounded in 1700. The mast was given to the folks of Holywood in appreciation of their rescue efforts.
Also Holywood is the home town of legendary golfer Rory McIlroy (2011 US Open Champion), it was on the slopes of Holywood Golf Course that Rory honed his golfing skills. He attended the local schools St Patrick's Primary & Sullivan Upper.

See Link Belfast Christmas 2011 http://www.pbase.com/paul_j/belfast_christmas_2011

Big Success for a small town !!	Big Success for a small town !!	Big Success for a small town !!	Big Success for a small town !!
Big Success for a small town !!	Rory McIlroy (2011 US Open Champion)	Big Success for a small town	Rory McIlroy (2011 US Open Champion)
Maypole Holywood	Mayday Charity Event Holywood	Maypole Holywood	Maypole Bar Holywood
Sweeneys Pharmacy	Hoey's the butcher Holywood	Hoey's red door Holywood	Hoys Sign Holywood
Bell's Bakery	Unitarian Church Holywood	St Patricks PS	Demesne Rd
Downshire Rd Post Box	Demesne Rd Holywood	Church Rd Holywood	Herron's Shop Holywood
Hannah's Courtyard Holywood	The Chemist Shop Holywood	Church Rd Holywood	Ned's Bar Holywood
Hannah's Courtyard Holywood	Panina Coffee Shop (Home From Home)	Johnny the Jig (Preagar)	The Priory Holywood
The Priory Holywood	Derelict Holywood	Was the Priory Bar Holywood	Was the Priory Bar Holywood
The Old TSB Bank (Now First Trust)	Sullivan Old School (Now Library)	The Green Holywood	Redburn Comunity Centre
Sullivan Upper School Holywood	Sullivan Upper School Holywood	Botton Of Abbey Ring Holywood	Botton Of Abbey Ring Holywood
Mayday Charity Event Holywood	Mayday Charity Event Holywood	Mayday Charity Event	Mayday Charity Event Holywood
Mayday Charity Event	Mayday Charity Event	Mayday Charity Event Holywood	Mayday Charity Event
Twisel Bridge or (Kissing Bridge)	Twisel Bridge or (Kissing Bridge)	Twisel Bridge or (Kissing Bridge))	Twisel Bridge or (Kissing Bridge)
Twisel Bridge or (Kissing Bridge)	Twisel Bridge or (Kissing Bridge)	Twisel Bridge or (Kissing Bridge)	Twisel Bridge or (Kissing Bridge)
Twisel Bridge or (Kissing Bridge)	Twisel Bridge or (Kissing Bridge)	Twisel Bridge or (Kissing Bridge)	Twisel Bridge or (Kissing Bridge)
Footbridge Seapark Holywood	The Railway Bridge	Seapark Holywood	Cultra Terrace
Seapark Holywood	Seapark Holywood	Footbridge Seapark Holywood	Seapark Holywood
Seapark Holywood	Seapark Holywood	Seapark Holywood	The Bay Tree
The Bay Tree	The Bay Tree	The Bay Tree	The Bay Tree
Bangor Road Church (Post Card)	The Maypole (Post Card)	Sullivan School High Street (Post Card)	High Street. (Post Card)
View over holywood (Post Card)

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barbara mccreadie(murray)		21-Dec-2011 00:04
just found this site oh what memories of old holywood.I remember Jimpy lennoxs shop, Togs the sit in chippy where Coast is now they had a juke box Alexanders owned it for a while I remember all the wee shops Faghys where stewart millars is now.I have lived here all my life my granny mary lived in woodlands beside Cranes the Dawkins lived there huddlestons swains lots of locals who have now moved on.It was a lovely wee town which has got a bit lost over the years.Does anyone remember the horse trough at the old priory where did it go?I remember we had a civic week in the 70s we need to have another one just to help us remember what a great wee town this is and what good stock we come from.

Guest		05-Sep-2011 10:04
Hi Madeleine - yes Hugo is my brother & he lives in Bath now. I'll tell him I heard from you. I'm doing a quick visit to Holywood in October to see my aunt - Rosaleen Neeson, formerly lived on the kinnegar. Hope you have a great time on your visit. Cheers Kate (McGriskin)

Madeline Daly (nee Dunlop)		02-Sep-2011 02:10
Hi Katie, Is Hugo your brother ? I was in the same class as Maura Delaney and live in Sydney Aus. I will be back in Holywood April 2012.

Guest		30-Aug-2011 10:38
I lived in Trevor Street & I think I remember a shop at the bottom called Dunlop's - bike shop? There was also McCaw's at the top and Elliot's sweet shop on Downshire Rd. I was friends with Marilyn Shaw (r.i.p) and am still friends with Katie Oliver from Abbey Road. I went to St Paddy's and Marie Cruikshank (Delaney) & I contact each other now & again! I remember Laurence Downey, Patrick Kelly, David Donnelly, Ann Carty, Anne McConnell and lots of others. Hi to Paul Logan too.I live in france but I'll be coming back soon to see Rosaleen Neeson from the Kinnegar. I'm sure it'll be like stepping back in time even though things have changed quite a bit. Lovely site, thank you. Katie Grimes

Charles (Reg) Griffiths		05-Aug-2011 09:19
I remember your mum quite well as I lived next door to the Sims'. Everyone called her "Mogie". I believe she was given my tricycle when I got my first bicycle. Her aunt Vicky still lives in Holywood.

Carole Hamilton (Culbert)		31-Jul-2011 10:15
I remember ur mum Maureen, she'd be about 61 and she had a sister called Carol. Their mum I think was called Vera who died when they were quite young. I know this because she was formerly Sims and my family were related to the Sims family.

Guest		16-Jul-2011 18:01
Maureen Jackson is my mum,shes now Maureen Hulme and has lived in England for the past 38yrs.

Guest		10-Jul-2011 15:09
Just responding to a previous comment. I remember little blonde Maureen Jackson very well. She lived next door to me on Church Road. Say hello to her from me.

Charles (Reg) Griffiths		04-Jul-2011 16:48
...And I am Charles (Reg) Griffiths, Val's bro'. I read Albert Dunlop's comments and I have to say, Albert, your memory is not quite right!! Jimmy Jackson's shop was in Church Road, and I think you might mean Riverston House, Church Road (Murphy's field and The Moat - all my childhood playground inthe 1950's). My school pals at Holywood Primary were as follows: Joe Campbell, John Jones, Denis Dawkins, Ernest Herron, Ossie and Billy Stringer, Jim Nesbitt, Terence Black, Alex Caldwell, Jim Patterson, Joe Scott, Rosalie Rimron (her mother was our teacher), Christine Robertson, Heather Little, Janet Geddes, Eizabeth Baguely, Helen Miller. Robert Miller and possibly a few more I can't remember!! I lived in the Church Road dead opposite Murphy's, and remember all the old characters like Patsy O'Kane, Jimpy Lennox, Mr Finlay (the Soap manufacturer) and others. I have just completed a book on Holywood, its places and people which is yet to be published. If anyone wishes to get in touch, please feel free. E-mail at: rcg.blueindigo@virgin.net

Val [Griffiths] Lubbers		04-Jul-2011 16:00
I remember the Sims family. I am still in contact with Vicki.

madeline daly nee Dunlop		23-Jun-2011 09:48
Wow !! Great to see a Rory update. Wish I was there

Madeline Dunlop		12-Jun-2011 23:37
Hi All. It's a pity this wee site doesn't get more comments and news but I suppose Facebook is more immediate....Does anyone remember the dance school in the 50's held in the King Edward hall (before the Social club existed ). ? It was mainly Tap Dancing with Ballet also. (We were no threat to Margot Fonteyn ). Every Thursday? The teacher was a lovely girl from Bangor and classes taught there as well... I remember a great Concert. There were about 10 Dances from Tap to Can Can. Our Mum's had to make a different costume for each one. A brilliant night (the hall was full) but unfortunatly I don't know if any photos were taken of the night.We also attended Red Cross classes on another day. Learning all about First Aid etc.. Including the names of EVERY bone in the body. They were happy days Madeline nee Dunlop

Guest		16-May-2011 18:19
Does anyone remember the Sims family who livid on Church Road?

Carole Hamilton (nee Culbert)		16-May-2011 10:24
Hi the name of the chip shop was McConnell's. Don't recall having the pasties there but they did the best fish and chips ever.

Jean		12-May-2011 19:13
Does anyone remember wee Jimmy drinking in the old pubs of Holywood, prior to 1958? He would have been in his late 60's / early 70's.

Carol		21-Mar-2011 18:48
Hi, me again. Does anyone remember the fish and chip store opposite Togs? I have been looking for a recipe of their pasties for ages. All the recipes I get are actually cornish pasties. The pasties I'm talking about are deep fried and taste wonderful! Anyone got a recipe please?

Carol		21-Mar-2011 18:39
Hi, my name is Carol (was Thompson). I lived in Abbey Ring. I love this site - I remember all the places. Boy I miss home, I miss Tommy Bells, Togs, fish and chips and the "flea pit" movie house. Good times

Marion Garland		09-Mar-2011 10:48
Marion Garland (Cromie) I lived in the Green and knew Ian & Brian McRoberts, Margaret & Heather Jackson, Ian Sinclair, Christian & Peter Greenaway, the Watts, Noreen & Noel Fox, the Bustards, the Thompsons, the Murphys, the Culberts, the Quees etc. My sister is Hilary Cromie.

MAY ALLEN		06-Dec-2010 15:07
I WENT TO SCHOOL IN KNOCKNAGONEY WITH 2 BROTHERS AND SISTER OUR NAME WAS ALLEN AND WE LIVED BETWEEN GARNEVILLE RD AND PALACE BARRACKS GROWING UP IN HOLYWOOD WAS MAGIC OUR NEARIST NEIGHBOUR WAS GALLOWAYS AND DUNBAR FAMILY LIVED UP THE LANE OPPOSITE HAPPY MEMORIES SO ENJOY READING ALL YOUR COMMENTS KEEP IT UP. MAY ALLEN CRAWFORD

Guest		01-Sep-2010 22:20
guest i remember bells bakery i work their for 10 years my name is maureen adams i now live in london have twins boys and too grandchildren left holywood to get married 38 years ago

phyllis buchanan		25-Aug-2010 21:09
my name is phyllis buchanan, margaret jackson was looking for austin buchanan he is living in germany. if any one remembers me get in contact for some catch up would be nice to hear from some old friends.

ian mcroberts		31-Jul-2010 19:15
Carole Hamilton. I remember you as a young girl. Your brother David and I were great friends as well as Billy Rutledge., Noel Fox,Matthew and Muriel Bustard, Billy and Ossie Stringer, David Thompson, David and Raymond Sinclair, Gerry and Paul McGeown,Margaret Jackson, Maroin Crombie and her sister, The Watts, Colleys etc.

Brian Worsley		18-Jul-2010 17:49
I was born in Holywood in 57a nd lived lived there till 71, mainly in Redburn, been in England a lot of years and last back 'HOME' 5 years ago. Mother was Amelia Herron, so still got lots of family ties. Hope i will get back next year, if not before, Holywood has changed a lot but to me its only cosmetic because the people are still the same friendy folk and i hope one day my (3rd ) wife and i may retire to the village of my birth. i am glad i found this lovely site with some wonderful picyures.

Guest		07-Jul-2010 11:18
Hi my name is Carole Hamilton (nee Culbert). I lived at 16 The Green from 1951 until 1971. Unlike most people on this site I have remained in Holywood and now live in what was the old Strand area. Some names to add to the Green that I recall are Noel and Noreen Fox, the Cooleys, Frankie and Ken Robinbson, the Murphys, Eagans, Wagstaffs and Gibsons. It was a brilliant place to live and I always remember my mu m quoting a remark that that Miss King (the lady from N.I. Housing Trust as it was then known as) had said The Green was a special place in the estate and she only allocated the best of families there. I certainly agree that she did 'cos it was a special place to live and grow up in. Why is it we seemed to have beautiful summers then or are my glasses rose tinted. They're talking about building houses on the famous green area, unbearable to think of but I suppose that progress. Even the Oakley Avenue kids used to come and play football, cricket etc., on our patch, but nevertheless we all got on well together . I have been married to the same guy for 38 years. Robert lived at 167 Abbey Ring whose house backed out onto the second field as we called it then. When we first met he joked with me about the Abbey Ring guys thought "The Green " ones were a cut above them, a bit of friendly rivalry I guess. The Green always evokes happy memories of my childhood there and will always have a special place in my heart. Keep up the memories.

Madeline (nee Dunlop)		22-Jun-2010 06:45
22/06/2010 Message to Laurence Downey. In 2008, you were writing a song about your Holywood childhood memories. Any progress ? If so , can you publish it here. I have this site set up in my 'Internet Favourites' listing but it does not have a lot of Visitors.

Ciaranholywood		11-Jun-2010 03:42
Paul McGeown, dear God, Paul, are you still around Holywood? You might not remember me, I'm Ciaran Winter, brother to Jan, son of Pam, miss Holywood so much but will be back for a wee visit in July.

Paul McGeown		14-May-2010 15:04
Hi all - my name is Paul McGeown - I lived at 30 The Green and my Mum and Dad and brother Gerry still live there. I went to St Patrick's PS from 1955 - 62. I notice Lawrence Downey wrote a message a while ago - we were in the same class at St Paddy's. Several of our old classmates are still around the town - Danny Watts, Alan Nixon, Colm McWilliams, Collette McKenna, Maura O'Hanlon, Terry Graham. I like this site - who runs it?

Madeline Dunlop		06-May-2010 06:47
I certainly do remember Tommy Bells bakery, & Togneris, Are their children still living in Holywood ??????????????? But my Mum made cakes and buns which were as good as Tommy's, any day, Tog's was brilliant in the 50-60''s. Up stairs after church on Sunday morning. Playing the Jukebox and having a Hot Orange Juice. My Australian granddaughter loves a Hot Orange Juice

Madeline Dunlop		06-May-2010 05:46
I certainly do remember Tommy Bells bakery, & Togneris, Are their children still living in Holywood ??????????????? But my Mum made cakes and buns which were as good as Tommy's, any day, Tog's was brilliant in the 50-60''s. Up stairs after church on Sunday morning. Playing the Jukebox and having a Hot Orange Juice. My Australian granddaughter loves a Hot Orange Juice

Guest		05-May-2010 14:19
does anyone remember Bells bakery & Togs ice cream shop.

Guest		20-Apr-2010 17:58
The Holywood people are a special breed. Memories of Aunt Alice(Alice Mills) Church View. Her love of Bookies and Bingo. She always returned from her holidays in Blackpool with an armful of 'Blackpool rock' for the kids. She was everyones Auntie then.

Madeline Dunlop		21-Mar-2010 21:31
Hello Guest msg posted 16 March 2010, you did not leave your name. Where do you live ?

Guest		16-Mar-2010 21:45
just found your site, and it made me cry, oh Holywood how i miss thee, or is it the childhood memories that i miss so much, St patricks school, the reading room , dances in the queens hall on a saturday night. I remember falling off the peir, looking for haunted houses up the woods, goodness i could write a book and am sure we all could , what a great place to grow up in the 50's and 60's, been gone 35 years and never been back, maybe one day soon.

Guest		14-Feb-2010 19:53
hi madeline, thanks for the reply, of course i remember you and your mum indeed i have a photo of all the mums in the green taken on the coronation and they are all out wearing their fancy aprons. i do remember playing ball i'm sure the Cromies who lived beside the arch could have seen us far enough. After i married i went to live in Downpatrick and then later to Lisburn but i am so glad to be back in Holywood. Do you remember when the grass used to be cut . It kept us amused nearly all summer. Happy times best wishes Margaret

Guest		21-Jan-2010 02:35
Hi Margaret, Yes I do remember you and your family well. Yes, not many people our age are on these sites but I enquire if I see a Holywood name and they are children of people I knew. You Mum went to the Co-op Guild with my Mum.You Mum's maiden name was Maureen Marshall. Is that right ? I had an e-mail from David Thompson No. 10 The Green , near my cousin Thomas Hunter and the Briggs. He lives in Dunfermline Scotland. You will have found a few names scrolling down this site. Where did you live before going back to Holywood ? My sister & brother are still in Holywood but when I got married in 1966, My husband and I moved to Sydney Australia but I have been back a few times. Last time was Summer 2007. Do you remember the Coronation party the Mother's committee organised in 1953 ? Playing Ball under the Arch. Playing house, in the field before the community centre was built. We made the tables & chairs with bricks from the new houses being built. Lighting a fire up the woods near the ravine and roasting potatoes. I must have taken a lot because one day there not enough left for our dinner when Mum came home. Memories ...................... Bye for now, Madeline

Guest		06-Jan-2010 17:14
hi madeline thanks for the reply i did go on to friends reunited but didnt have much success, the primary school was much the same as most of the people on it are a lot younger than me i remember you living in the green do you remember me? i came back to holywood to live seven years ago after being away for 35 years although my family still lived here it feels as though i have never been away.

Madeline Daly nee Dunlop		05-Jan-2010 01:37
Margaret, It might be faster also going through Friends Reunited.UK, then 'Places'. You wil find The Green and lots of entries, also Holywood Primary School is there. I have had great success finding friends through my primary school even if they live overseas. I lived in Hill St & The Green

margaret pinkerton nee jackson		04-Jan-2010 20:05
hi my name is margaret jackson i lived in 19 the green along with my sister heather, vicky and brother leslie. i remember all the people mentioned before including brenda sheehan avril dyer jacquline hunsdale muriel johnson and many more but would love to be able to get in contact with austin buchannan late of hill street if any one knows of his whereabouts i would be pleased if you would let me know

Guest		13-Jul-2009 20:22
Hi Madeline I'm fine. My wife Christine is in Airdrie babysitting for our daughter Wendy. We have 3 granddaughters Anah is 12 and the twins Lauren and Stacey are 9. No more like twins than fly in the air. Lauren is a redhead and Stacey is slightly taller and blonde. Have not seen my sisters for ages. Mavis, Christine and Rosemary. I live about 4 miles from Mavis and Rosemary and about 7 miles from Christine, its a pretty little village called Cairneyhill, near Dunfermline. Every year it wins first prize as the best kept large village in Fife. Starting to get dark here at 9.15pm with heavy thundery showers. Have a nice day. You can catch me on Friends Reunited under The Green Holywood co down. If you try under David Thompson there is 1,400 under that name but if you add mbe there is only me!!!!. David

Madeline Daly nee Dunlop		13-Jul-2009 06:42
Hi Dave, My sister remembers Tony Hill, being 65 he probably would have been in my brother's class. I can't really remember him. I'm the youngest of three until my brother kerry was born in t 5 The Green in 1957.............How are you anyway ? I have had my 3 grandchildren at my house for the day. Winter school holidays. They are 3 little gems. Soon to beage 12,10 & 8. In true Harry Potter style they like to create ' potions'... Food colouring plus a few extras like pepper, vinegar salt , plenty of water...... the joys of an innocent childhood, they are going on holidays to Hawaii soon so are eager to earn spending money, so my car & windows are pretty clean & they want to start on the garden tomorrow, easy money pulling out a few weeds & brushing up a few (lots) of leaves from neighbours trees overhanging my property. They have lots of other interests. Liam follows Man U & Arsenal, but was on the Tottenham Hotspers Website today. (Danny Blanchflower ) Its Been so long. My favourite player was Harry Gregg.......(What about the World Cup.......NI Qualifying in the last 16......Hopefully Australia will get a bit further than 2006 , last 16 wasn't too bad for such a young contender..........bye for now..

madeline daly		30-Jun-2009 03:58
Ian, I have been told Dunbars had their shop at the bottom of Trevor St.

Guest		29-Jun-2009 19:58
Hi Madeline Just heard the news that Tony Hill is now the Mayor of Bangor and Holywood Dave

MADELINE DALY nee Dunlop		22-Jun-2009 05:24
When I was very young, I did a lot of messages for my Granny Morgan 26 Hill St and the shop at the bottom of Hill Street was then owned by the Boyd Family, 2 sisters ran it and one was called Nancy.

Ian McRoberts		21-Jun-2009 18:11
David - my e-mail address should have read yvonnemcroberts@tiscali.co.uk

David Thompson mbe rtd		20-Jun-2009 22:03
Hi everyone No i did not live in Hill Street, but my cousin Isobel Muckle did and i cheated by getting all those names from her. Sent an email to Ian Mcroberts but no reply as yet did you get it Ian?

Ian McRoberts		20-Jun-2009 19:04
The Dunbars ran the grocery shop on the corner of Hill Street. Eldest son Alan joined the RAF and the younger son David went to school with me. Back to The Green - Billy Rutledge lived at No 15, Quees at 16 and Johnstones at 19.

Madeline Daly nee Dunlop		20-Jun-2009 03:41
Albert, What about Jennings Fish Shop (no chips) middle of High St, Mrs Jenning was a lovely friendly woman. Billy Moffat's butcher shop in Mars Lane Bottom of Downshire Rd. also Fred Balmer( fishmonger) in High St ******** Hi David Thompson, Did you live in Hill St before The Green ? You remember a lot of people. Betty McIlroy was one of my best friends. Do you know she is golfer Rory's Great Aunt. His granda was Betty's brother Jimmy. I will add to Hill St when I get a free minute plus check with my Holywood gurus..

Madeline Daly nee Dunlop		20-Jun-2009 03:37
Albert, What about Jennings Fish Shop (no chips) middle of High St, Mrs Jenning was a lovely friendly woman. Billy Moffat's butcher shop in Mars Lane Bottom of Downshire Rd. also Fred Balmer( fishmonger) in High St ******** Hi David Thompson, Did you live in Hill St before The Green ? You remember a lot of people. Betty McIlroy was one of my best friends. Do you know she is golfer Rory's Great Aunt. His granda was Betty's brother Jimmy. I will add to Hill St when I get a free minute plus check with my Holywood gurus..

albert e dunlop rtd		16-Jun-2009 19:27
what about duffs chipshop in shore street or the maple leaf chipshop in high street & then there was jimmy jacksons sweet shop in downshire road & also not forgetting mckennas sweet shop down across from the old priory.dobbins fishship on high street.then there was riverside house on the church road or downshire road dairies on high street [ to be continued]

david thompson mbe		12-Jun-2009 19:36
Madeline Daly names from hill street holywood - take a deep breath here goes- george & florence muckle +maureen +isobel+violet: essie&jimmy hill+tony: mr&mrs paddy calvert+2/3girls: mr&mrs mitchell+margaret+nancy: mr&mrs hughes+jim+geraldine+margaret:mr&mrs milford+david: mr&mrs johnston+ruth=roberta+edith+robert: bob franklin, mrs o'brien+theresa+margaret+terence: mr&mrs conroy+jim+adrian+a girl?: mr&mrs jacky boyle: the reading, mr&mrs buchanan+jacqueline+austin+phyllis+pamela: mrs molloy+marie: the misses wright(sweet shop - lovely toffee): evans, grinnells, herons: alice mills+mary+boy: arthur? chimney sweep: mrs blythe: mr&mrs rooney+deirdre+michael+sean: mr&mrs mckenna+ivan+raymond: mr&mrs mcilroy+betty+sons: mr&mrs mclaughlin+kathleen: maureen catherwood.

GUEST		24-May-2009 18:21
I lived at No 23 and knew Madeline Dunlop and David Thompson when they live in The Green - also all the others that David mentioned plus a few more: Matthew Bustard (No 24), Jimmy Watts (No 22), David Magee No 26, - David Sinclair, Gavin McInally. My e-mail address is ianmcroberts@tiscali.co.uk should you wish to get in touch. "Tompo" was a good friend but I lost contact after he moved to Dunfirmline and my travels in the RAF.

Madeline Daly nee Dunlop		17-May-2009 04:34
Madeline Daly Anyone interested in listing residents from Hill St which has long disappeared. Morgan, Dunlop,

Madeline Daly nee Dunlop		14-Apr-2009 08:32
Yes David, your right about the roads. I was telling a work collegue about Holywood and how great it is - - well I tell anybody who listens - He has always lived in metro Sydney and reckons when he wins the lottery he will visit NI. On one of our radio stations this morning a person from Co Down rang the station through the internet to say he was enjoying the music, they play 24 hour music. Nothing later then the 70s. I couldn't listen to it that much, I prefer talkback. Anyway I still work and really enjoy it. Travel time 18 mins home to work and no traffic jams which is somethng in a city the size of Sydney. Glad to see new photos. None of the Twisel Bridge, but the last I walked through it 3 years ago it was so dark & dank, you would be hard pressed to get a clear picture. Would need a good high pressure water clean. Any Ned's customers out there ? I wouldn't a Friday or Sunday night there.Hi Brian

David Thompson mbe		13-Apr-2009 19:37
To Madiline Daly its a long time ago but i thought the front road was the Belfast Road leading onto the High Street and the back road was the Demesne Road no doubt someone will tell me if i am wrong. another 2 names for your list the Hunsdales and mrs cooper David

Madeline Daly nee Dunlop		13-Apr-2009 01:41
To David Thompson, Yes David, I do remember you, and I also remember your Mum. She was very good looking and blonde. My sister has a photo of all the Mums who organised the street party in the Green on Coronation day 1953, your Mum is in it . Do you remember that ? Great day, fantastic food (no fast food garbage in those days) games and fun all day. Didn't get to watch the actual coronation on TV as we were all outside having fun. Actually I don't think we had a TV then. I think I was older when Mum & Dad bought our first TV from Ballagh's down the front street in Holywood. Before I go......... What are the official names of the Front Road & The Back Road ?. Even to this day when I am home I will tell my sister Pat that I will walk in the back road to church and she will drive from the other end of town from the Old Holywood Road and usually pick me up between Abbotts Wood and the Golf Club.

Madeline Daly nee Dunlop		11-Apr-2009 00:55
Hi Albert, nice to see you have found this wee site. this is your sister from Cronulla south of Sydney Australia, A very Happy Easter to all in Holywood my home town, It is a very nice Autumm day here 22 deg C but with rain coming later in the weekend. Does it rain all over the world at Easter ? Anyone going up the woods for a picnic and rolling your eggs down the hill. Maybe light a wee fire and roast some potatoes. I have remembered the names of 33 familes who lived in The Green in the fifties.42 houses in total. Dunlop, dyer,jackson/waites, Watts,Rowan (2 families), Murphy,McGeown,Quee,Rutledge,Springer,McNally,McGaughy,Cummings,Briggs,Hunter,Thompson,McCoy,Wagstaff,Culbert,Craythorne,Fox,Bustard,Newberry, Egan,Hannan,Gibson,Johnson,Ewing,Greenaway,Cromie,McRoberts

MADELINE DALY		10-Apr-2009 23:22

albert e dunlop		07-Apr-2009 17:40
its a small world but i to come from holywood & i also lived in the green & i think i know most of the guests messers thompson donaghy rowan . is it the mr donaghy who used to produce the kelly show & then transfered to r.t.e & thought for a while he could play golf. i would like to hear from you all

albert e dunlop		07-Apr-2009 17:37
its a small world but i to come from holywood & i also lived in the green & i think i know most of the guests messers thompson donaghy rowan . is it the mr donaghy who used to produce the kelly show & then transfered to r.t.e & thought for a while he could play golf. i wwould like to hear from you all

Guest		05-Apr-2009 16:57
Does anyone remember the Sims/Jackson family.My mum is Maureen Jackson.

Amanda Moore		20-Mar-2009 13:52
I remember Whites Taxis. My mum and Dad was Pat and Alex Miller. My mum was very friendly with Cathleen and as a child I remember going to Whites taxis not always to get a taxi maybe just so my mum and Cathleen could have a chat over a cuppa. That was about 25 yrs ago maybe more. I'm sure if you mention my mums name to Cathleen she would remember her. Unfortunately my mum died 2 years ago.

Karla Milligan		04-Jan-2009 12:29
Hi does anyone remember White's Taxi's on High Street? This was my Nan and Granda's business, Angus and Cathleen White. I would love to hear from anyone who has a story or two to tell..... Cathleen is now 70 and a Great Granny to my daughter Madison. Angus and Cathleen have 3 children, Shirley, William and Rodney. Any stories on them I would love to hear too. Thanx Karla

Guest		31-Dec-2008 11:57
Hi, I am from Holywood and now live in a lovely little town rather like Holywood in the north of Scotland called Nairn. (by the sea, golfing etc). I must have left Holywood something like 40 years ago!It is great to see the Holywood Players are still going as my father (John Delaney) used to be a member or directed when I was small! I went to St Patricks and have been in contact with Madeline (Dunlop) Daly who is in Sydney. My father used to teach us -- awful for the daughter of the headmaster in those days!! Does anyone know where Christoper Townsend has gone or what happened him? He did live in Marino/Cultra and was in my class in St Patricks but I think may have moved to Manchester. I used to teach Home Economics but am now "retired" and am running a travel company online doing selfdrive holidays round France and Scotland - www.francemadeeasy.com and www.scotlandmadeeasy.co.uk If anyone does remember me, I would love to hear from them as it is good to keep in touch. Best Wishes for a very good New Year as they say here and a very happy and healthy 2009 to all. Marie Cruickshank (was Delaney)

tom mcdermott		28-Sep-2008 16:39
anyone from holywood remember the nesbit family?they used to have a shop on the left just before the bad bend at the graveyard im trying to trace nipper they were all small people but very nice to a blow in from belfast

David Donaghy		20-May-2008 18:31
To Madaline, Hi Madiline, Yes, Alexanders were next door but one. Great times!! David D

David Thompson mbe		28-Apr-2008 19:29
David Thompson mbe I remember Madeline Dunlop from the Green i lived at no 10 in the fifties along with Tommy Hunter, Victor Briggs, David Dyer, Alan Craythorn, David Culbert, Noel Fox, Billy and Ossie Stringer, Muriel Bustard, David Murphy and Malachy Rowan I also remember all those wonderful places you mentioned, great times and great summers I left Holywood in 1958 and now live in Dunfermline Scotland I have just retired.

David Thompson mbe		28-Apr-2008 19:29
David Thompson mbe I remember Madeline Dunlop from the Green i lived at no 10 in the fifties along with Tommy Hunter, Victor Briggs, David Dyer, Alan Craythorn, David Culbert, Noel Fox, Billy and Ossie Stringer, Muriel Bustard, David Murphy and Malachy Rowan I also remember all those wonderful places you mentioned, great times and great summers I left Holywood in 1958 and now live in Dunfermline Scotland I have just retired.

Guest		28-Apr-2008 01:16
Hi, My name is Madeline Daly nee DUNLOP. I went to St Patrick's school. Holywood with someone you will all know - Brian Carty of The Maypole Bar fame (Ned's). Would like to trace some people from that era. I lived in Hill Street then The Green when it was brand new, No 37 then No 5. & remember the rest of the estate ( Abbey Ring etc). being built. but I am now a long time resident of Sydney Australia but just love to visit Holywood any chance I get. For a long time my Family lived on Old Holywood Rd near Jackson's Rd To David Donaghy (below) I believe you grew up with my cousins the Alexanders at Woodlands , I remember your Mum Betty. Holywood was the Best place to grow up in. Summers spent swimming at Clanbrassil & Rockport, Easter picnics up The Woods, roaming over the old Redburn Estate before the Housing estate was built. Visiting Woodlands via The Twisel Bridge. Along the Kinnegar at Low Tide looking for Crabs, I could go on all day.................Buying sweets at Miss Elliott.'s shop bottom of Downshire Rd, Saturday afternoon at the ...Holywood Picture House Matinee.............

Lawrence Downey		11-Apr-2008 17:41
Hi, my name is Lawrence Downey and I went to St.Patrick's primary school in Holywood 56-62 and have many happy memories from this period. I remember when the school bell went at 3.30, I was off like a shot to thechildren's playground beside the statue of Johnny The Jig and then if time permitted I might head down to the seafront. On days when the tide was out, I used to love walking over the shells as far out as I could from the shore, losing all track of time.. I have recently taken up songwriting and have decided to write a song about my childhood days in Holywood. I've probably got enough ideas, but if anyone wants to share any memories from around the same period, I might be able to use them in the song. For example I can still remember the meat and potato pies I used to get from Bells and buying a glass of lemonade in what I think may have been an earlier location for Bells. I think I may also have enjoyed meat and potato pie at the same location, a shop/cafe opposite the old cinema, so I think it might have been Bells before they moved to Church Road near the Maypole. I have lived on and off, most of my life in Holywood.and currently reside in the town. I still love Holywood and love living here, as Sinatra would say "It's my kinda town"

guest		04-Feb-2008 15:33
hi this is david thompson mbe i lived in THE GREEN in the fifties anyone out there remember me

David Donaghy		16-Oct-2007 15:15
Hi Paul. My name is David Donaghy origionally from Woodlands and I have just opened the only Yamaha music school in Ireland in Holywood. We are at Rollo house (remember the old dentist) 6 High Street. Tel 02890 428209. This may be of interest to your readers. Regards, David www.ymsi.biz

Guest		10-Apr-2007 20:37
does anyone remember maureen jackson?she went to holywood secondary in 1961 & lived on church road with her granparents.she worked in bells bakery until getting married in 1973 then she moved to england.she still has family living in holywood & is coming over to visit in august this year.

Doreen and Tony Wallace		07-Apr-2007 21:21
Hi, Holywood trying to find a dear friend whos mobile number we have lost, his name is Gef Dougan, and he drives a silver Porsche YAZ 8666, sorry would love to hea r as we am hoping to come up for the Mayday Celebrations.

Guest		14-Sep-2006 08:22
is johnny te jig and the moat still there

Guest		29-Apr-2005 21:35
just feeling homesick but the sight of hoys butchers cheered me up thanks. pity there isnt a live webcam on highstreet

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