Yes her name is Margaret that is her in the pic outside the cottage in Kenagh.
I took the photo way back in the 70's
She was married to Brum whose real name was Brian I think.
They had 3 children, Brian, Michael and Valerie.
Sadly both Margaret and her husband are no longer alive.
One of Margarets sisters, Esther, was married to Tom.
They lived in London, Finsbury I think.
We used to travel by train to Finsbury, stay overnight with Tom and Esther, then Myself, Valerie, Margaret and Esther would get the train to Hollyhead. From there it was the night boat to Dun-laoghaire?
Train to Dublin where Michael Finn would be waiting to transport us to Kenagh.
an epic journey.
The Michael Finn I knew was a well built, sturdy gentleman, with white hair. He was always smartly dressed in a brown suit.
He would hold everyone captive whilst telling one of his stories in little more than a whisper.
we would all sit around in silence waiting for the punchline.
His eldest ? son Michael c 1955 was also a curly haired, rosy cheeked, strapping lad. who liked to recite a rhyme about breaking wind!
He would come to the cottage with his friend Frank Carberry, from new castle or newtown cashell or somewhere similar. en- route to the pub, just up the road on the other side of the church.
son Davids c1960s-1980s death was linked to the Shannon.
in addition to the children I listed previously I vaguely recall twin girls who were about 7yrs old but dont know their names.
Also a much older (married) daughter Brigit or Brigid.
Brigit/d Finns cottage, as I remember, was next to a church.
The dog in the doorway didn't belong to anyone. It was a stray that wouldn't leave us alone.
Having said all this, I wonder if we have the same Michael Finn as I dont recall a Nellie at all.
Regards
Sandra
