Leading up to the premiere of Martin Lynch's new play Holding
Hands at Paschendale, Greenshoot Productions is seeking any
information on or from surviving relatives of 10 Northern Irish
soldiers shot at dawn during the First World War.
They would be particularly delighted to have at the premiere of the
play at the Lyric Theatre in Belfast on Friday October 13, any living
relatives of the men as listed below:
Thomas Cummins (27), Belfast; Albert Smyth (32), Ulster; Peter Sands
(27), Abyssinia Street, Lower Falls, Belfast; James Crozier (18),
Battenburg Street, Shankill Road, Belfast; James Templeton (20),
Enfield Street, Belfast; James F. McCracken (19), Belfast; Bernard
McGeehan (30), Londonderry; Arthur Hamilton, St Peter's, Belfast;
J. Wishard (24), Omagh and George Hanna (26), Belfast.
Soldiers shot at dawn is one of the main themes running through this
play as it deals with the true story of Lynch's grandfather, who
was an arresting soldier in one such case.
The production company would be interested to hear from any relatives
or from anyone with any information or memories relating to the lives
of any of these men.
Anyone wishing to contact Green Shoot Productions should call 028 90
291555 or email: [email protected]
[181] Sun 1 Oct 2006, 15:03pm
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- Kipper Watterson -
from: Portadown
Hello to all and just wanted to send my best wishes to Ally and Tracey
McKinney, Hope and pray that Ally continues to make a speedy recovery
you are in my thoughts and prayers. To the Families and Friends Of
those that we have sadly lost you are all in my prayers. To anyone who
remembers my Wife Hannah an update, She starts her Radio therapy
tomorrow morning so yet another uphill battle to climb but with Gods
help we will get somewhere this time and if not we will dig deep and
Fight through. All the best Kipper
[180] Sun 1 Oct 2006, 14:43pm
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- violet(L/cpl muirheads mum) -
from: BEARLEY
GREAT NEWS ON CPL MCKINNEY IM SO PLEASED FOR ALL HIS FAMILY. VERY BEST
WISJES FOR THE FUTUREXX
[179] Sun 1 Oct 2006, 10:25am
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- brad978 -
from: Ballymena
F.A.O,charlie beattie, about time u got them photos on m8,see u about
m8 thanks.
brad
F.A.B/Q.S
[178] Sun 1 Oct 2006, 9:20am
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- Sean G -
from: Malta
Helo all you Rangers. I have been watching this sight with interest
but dont feel qualified to make comments, having only spent a few
months in the regiment doing basic training at St Patricks barracks in
1970. However I would like to wish all who are on active service a
safe return and all those who have been injured, a quick recovery.
[177] Sun 1 Oct 2006, 9:16am
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- marty kinnear -
from: ballymena
Gary colwell hows it goin mate marty kinnear here good to see ur name
again.
[176] Sun 1 Oct 2006, 4:48am
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- Josie McKinney -
from: Scotland
I would like to give an update on the condition of our son Alistair (
Ally) to his many friends.We have just returned to our own home for a
few hours on route to Inverness to look after our little grandson Owen
as Tracey is still with Ally in hospital.
He has been moved out of the critical care unit into a neurosurgery
ward. His overall condition continues to improve. Although there is
damage to the left side of his body, in true fighting spirit he is
very determined that when he gets transferred to Headly court he will
walk again. We will never be able to thank everyone who made his
recovery a little bit easier, to so many who made the very long trip
from Inverness to visit him, all the lads from ITC in Catterick, to
Dean Angel who flew from Spain in the morning and stayed with him all
day and flew home again that night. To hear Ally laughing again
amongst his many friends was something we never expected to ever hear
again let alone after a few short weeks. Martin Miller his old school
friend who rolled back the years and reminded him of things that he
would rather forget. To everyone who came to see him we (the whole
family) can never thank you enough. We would like to mention a few
very special people who have helped our family and Ally more than we
can ever say, Capt. Brian Johnstone the welfare officer and Capt
Phillip Patterson (the padre) who helped us through the early days and
became emotionally involved themselves. To Sharkey who spent so much
time with Ally and helped him through some of his darkest days. (The
McDonalds did the trick) To Richard Sheridan, you know why I will
never forget what you did for Ally. To Gillie, nothing was too much
trouble for you and you are still there for him and Tracey. And last
but by no means least to the Magill family Margaret, Jason, Matthew
and their families where would we be without the help and comfort that
you gave us over the last two month. There are many exceptional people
within the Ranger family and we are so proud to be part of it. If
it wasn't for them then Allys road to recovery would be so much
harder. Our son is one of the lucky ones who survived against all
odds, we would like to pass on our sympathy to the families of those
who didn't. There but for the grace of god.
[175] Sat 30 Sep 2006, 18:09pm
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- miss elna -
from: dublin
many of people look at the news at nights to hear that more soldiers
have been killed in afghannistan and think so what their just doing
their job but i beleive that the many brave men are doing more than
just their jobs their keeping us alive showing that being part of the
infantry keeps us alive i have a dear nephew in afghnistan at the
moment and all my prayers arent just for him their for every last man
that is part of the ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT
GOD BE WITH YOU ALL
AND THANK YOU
MISS ELNA
[174] Sat 30 Sep 2006, 16:46pm
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- VIOLET (PAULS MUM) -
from: BEARLEY
THANK YOU TO PAUL FROM D COY INVERNESS YOU ARE VERY KIND. BILLY HAS
BEEN GREAT .PAUL COULDNT HAVE HAD A BETTER BUNCH OF MATES NOW I KNOW
HE WONT BE FORGOTTEN . HE SAID HE WILL BE LOOKING DOWN ON US IM SURE
HE WILL BE WATCHING OVER EVERYONE UP THERE TO XX
[173] Sat 30 Sep 2006, 11:53am
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- Paul McNally -
from: D COY - MORTARS, INVERNESS
VIOLET
Billy's words so far on this site have summed it up for all of us
in 1 R IRISH 'past and present'. Our lads that we lost in
the sands will never be forgotten as their spirit in Fort George will
never leave us. God rest their souls.
BILLY
Proud of everything you have done recently. A true RANGER.
