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Cork / Re: Spike Island
« on: Wednesday 28 July 10 03:06 BST (UK) »
Yes, you are too late. I was in Cobh in June actually in the area for 2 wonderfull weeks. While I was there I did have a very exciting meeting with Michael Martin whose book, Spike Island, you may know.
I had made contact with Michael before leaving NZ and he said to contact him when I was in Cobh which I did. He is a charming man and took time out of his busy schedule to talk to me which I appreciated. He actually told me that it was not possible to go to Spike Island until the end of July as you said. He did tell me that there was a petition in to the Irish Parliament for a postumous pardon for the prisoners on Spike Island who stole food during the famine. This is of great interest to me and I suggest to many others.
I was also able to find the marriage registration of my other 3x gt grandparents in Carrigtwohill in 1841 so I came away very happy.
Best wishes Valerie
I had made contact with Michael before leaving NZ and he said to contact him when I was in Cobh which I did. He is a charming man and took time out of his busy schedule to talk to me which I appreciated. He actually told me that it was not possible to go to Spike Island until the end of July as you said. He did tell me that there was a petition in to the Irish Parliament for a postumous pardon for the prisoners on Spike Island who stole food during the famine. This is of great interest to me and I suggest to many others.
I was also able to find the marriage registration of my other 3x gt grandparents in Carrigtwohill in 1841 so I came away very happy.
Best wishes Valerie