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Gifts of Our Fathers — By Sister Frances Kirk SSJ

June 15, 2019Irish Edition

My dad, Francis Joseph Kirk was born March 19, 1894 in the Barness Gap Section of Glenelly Valley, Co. Tyrone. He was a member of the volunteers in the Troubles of 1921-22-23. When he told of his experiences (tongue-in-cheek) he… Continue Reading →

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The Gifts of Our Fathers — By Marita Krivda Poxon

June 15, 2019Irish Edition

Growing up one of seven children in an old Victorian manse in Oak Lane Philadelphia, I had four older brothers who grounded my life. I looked up to them as just seeming to know everything. But my oldest brother was… Continue Reading →

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