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Reply to John Mccabney.
Well said John Mccabney!
August 28, 2010 - 15:50I wish to hear from Councillor Matheson on his reason to cut giving out fruit to primary school children.
He must have saved a tenner ! Why not cut out the free drinks and food to
councillors and ex-councillors. That would save Glasgow at least £2 million a year!They have large pensions as well, which should be reduced !
August 27, 2010 - 15:40I have to tell you I love this website - and love reading all the comments.It makes my day!
I went home to Glasgow last year and met up with some old friends - had a wonderful time. I was really impressed with it all.It was years since I was home-a I was looking for an old friend John Bailey who lived in Naburn Street - no luck - Does anyone out there know of him??? I also had some pals - Anna Henretty for one - also Emma Kay - she worked with me at Robert McLarens I think Anna had a brother who was DEAF - great gals. She lived in the Gorbals - as did my sister-in-law Cathy McFarlane -anyone know her??? I was an usherette at the old Coliseum - those were fun days. Keep those memories coming. "M"
August 23, 2010 - 17:40my mother has asked me if I can find the words to Scotland Scotland aye sae braw as her father used to sing it to her
August 27, 2010 - 10:04Hi Babette, I found this on the internet, hope its the right one. Someone called Mcnab wrote it. Not sure of the title,... hope it helps. It supposedly starts with the chorus.
Bonnie, Scotland, Scotland aye sae braw,
My heart is back in Scotland though I am far awa',
Take me back among the wildwood tae view the rowan tree,
Tae wander by oor ain wee hoose,
That's aye sae dear tae me.Bonnie Scotland I adore thee,
Though I am far across the sea,
Still when lonliness creeps o're me
My thoughts fly back to Thee.
Oh in fancy I can see them more,
The bonny heather braes,
I dream about my childhood there,
Brings back sweet happy days.Chorus:
but this time end: 'Sae dear tae me, sae dear tae me, that's aye sae dear tae me.
August 23, 2010 - 07:30Hi trying to contact a Stuart Cameron (Cambuslang) who I understand has a history and photographs of Clydebuilt ships. I sailed on a few of them when with the B.I.S.N.
(1960-1966) and would be keen to get any photographs if available?Cheers Bill
August 22, 2010 - 07:53Hi i,m looking for old school mates who would have been at St Alhphonsas between 1972 - we left the calton in 1977 , i was an alter boy at St Aloysius beside the barras
hopeing to find some old school mates , thanks
August 22, 2010 - 01:00Just joined this site looking for a Billy Young who used to drink in the old Picador on Renfield St back in the early 70s, can contact me at simmondsgraham@hotmail.com
August 21, 2010 - 20:26Hi all,
Just came across this site, as a Scottish girlie living in the south, its good to see what is going on and what has gone on.
regards
Christine
August 27, 2010 - 00:48Hi Christine,
Like you I found this by accident and joined in, I think it is great, I like what people have to say and as I have been away for 40yrs now it is nice to catch up with how things are now in Glasgow, though it is making me homesick, so I have planned a visit for mis September to visit my best friend.
Where are you from? I was originally from Kelvingrove.
Kind regards,
AnnieAugust 20, 2010 - 10:57IS THEIR ANYONE OUT THERE THAT USED TO HANG ABOOT THE WEE DOOHILL
August 19, 2010 - 15:31i went to Fornethy House in the early 80's and thought it was brill, all the walks and playing in the park with Mrs Johnstone cause she was old and hated the walks as much as the kids. Was not keen on Mrs Fletcher or her scary dog Rusty i think he was called all hair and teeth gave me the creeps at night time.
August 18, 2010 - 23:30Hi all, I'm trying to locate an Andrew Mc Neil who lived in Cruden St, Drumoynne ( I think), it would have been in the 80's when I knew him. His best friend's name was Jim and he had a son called Anthony. Just want to say hi to him.
Also often wonder about my two wee pals from St. Roberts primary school, about 1972/3/4 in Priesthill. Marie Mc Enroe and Carol Jones. Would love to know how life worked out for them. Thanks in advance for ant info. My maiden name was Lawrence. I lived in Househillmuir Road.August 17, 2010 - 19:40Anybody from budhill or hollow glen road just outside Glasgow lanarkshire.
John HendryAugust 16, 2010 - 18:54Hi - I might have a job opportunity with Univ of Glasgow for about a year. I want to bring my family from the US and want to know about schools. One of my kids will be going to 7th grade and the other in 4th....
What are the good schools and what does decent housing cost? I assume the further from the city would be cheaper but something comprable around town would be nice.
When do school start there and if there are any websites for them to check out. I will appreciate it if someone can respond back to yam0518@yahoo.com
CheersAugust 15, 2010 - 03:56Just wantin to introduce myself and say hi
I have been away for hunners o years but it is sobering to see glesga culture is still the same.
I am pleased to have escaped.
Guys being murdered/done in, in my old haunt, so I am pleased to be away from the violence and depravation etc.
However it is great to read all the comments from other glasweigns.
Keep it up.
Thanks for all the great posts.
Steven Hendry.
August 22, 2010 - 08:42dear mr hendry it is very clear that you have away for hunners of years making comments about a city that you clearly do not know a city full of great and very charitable people it is comments like yours that fuel the bad image that glasgow does not warrent this is a great city to live we always hear more about the few idiots we have just like any other big city than that of the majority of good people it is obvious you have spent to much time in [ENGERLAND] you are sounding just like one of them in generalising about the people of this great city ps brighton is not exactly utopia a small town that just about suits your small narrow mind you obviously have
August 10, 2010 - 12:06My g-g-grandfather, ROBERT BELL, had a Lair at Sighthill Cemetery Glasgow. I know the number etc of Lair but couldn't find it 2 years ago as there was no info or markers at the cemetery re row numbers. I am revisiting Glasgow soon and would like to have another attempt at finding the Lair. Can anyone offer advice?
Thank you, HeatherAugust 16, 2010 - 04:54Hi Heather,
I would try and find out where the head Office is, for the Cemetary,They should be able to help I would think,
Maybe once you arrive in Glasgow you could check out the Phone book, or sometimes word of mouth asking around as you know Glesca folks are very friendly and helpful
good luck on your second try Heather,
where in Australia do you live?Enjoy your visit to Bonnie Scaotland,
Cheers ,August 09, 2010 - 02:49Looking for information on Charlie McInally...I see member Emily M. Young talks about a Charlie McInally and Harry Monaghan at St. Mongo's school...that's the information my late grandmother left. She was married to Charlie McInally from St. Mongo's School, who was Dux Medalist . Emily can you e-mail me about these two boys, they might be the same boys...please e-mail L.H.Harper@hotmail.com or anyone else that has info on these two boys from long ago. Thanks from Canada
August 07, 2010 - 22:20i went to fornethy residential school- it was the worst place in the world
August 25, 2010 - 14:35I went to Fornethy Residential school, twice and I loved it so much I wanted to stay, Miss Fletcher was the best teacher. Esther
August 05, 2010 - 21:03Have just joined this site.Hope to enjoy it.
weebettyAugust 07, 2010 - 22:07Hi Elizabeth
Where about in East Kilbride do you live, ??and what school did you attend,/?Knew a family O'Neill who lived in Cardonald, s.w glasgow
August 03, 2010 - 12:06The Wise Monkey, is Glasgow's newest live music bar. Situated @ 508 Great Western Road (used to be Hubbards, under Viper). We serve great food from 12-9pm. and have specialist menu's for weekly events.
Are typical week;
Mon: QUIZ NIGHT.
Tues: OPEN MIC.
Wed: POKER IN THE PUB.
Thurs-Sunday live music.
Thurs 5th: SUSPIRE, LOVE SUSAN, ANNIE STEVENSON (acoustic)
Fri 6th: ABSENT FRIENDS (covers from The Beatles - Kings of Leon)
Sat 7th: ACOUSTIC BUTTERFLY.
Sun 8th: THE LIAM CAIRNS BAND, MR FOG + guests.All events are FREE entry, Stage times Vary (but 9pm, is usually the start time) , so if you have a chance pop in and sample our large selection of beers, and chat to our lovely and helpful staff.
Hope to see you soon
Thanks
NickQ & The MonkeyAugust 02, 2010 - 14:26Patrick Casey left Glasgow about 1910 sailed on the Astoria bound for America, Patricks father was Thomas Casey, not sure of the mothers name but her maiden name was Trainor, can any one help find out who Patrick Caseys family were, i'm a Casey my self but dont think this Patrick as yet related to me, please help if you can, all the best Derek
d.casey31@ntlworld.comAugust 02, 2010 - 00:15cannot acces my account
August 01, 2010 - 16:27Hi, can any one help me i have a Patrick Casey who left for America about 1910 on the ship Astoria, his fathers name was Thomas Casey dont know the mother first name but her maiden name was Trainor, i dont know if Patrick left Ireland to board ship in Glasgow or was living in Glasgow when he left for America, i my self had lots of Casey relations in the Glasgow area and Patrick may be related, need help.
all the best DerekJuly 31, 2010 - 21:19Hi, If anyone on this site knows of Hugh Walsh, from Gorbals, area of Glasgow, could you share any information you have about him with me. He is my Grandad, I never met him, and have very little information about him. I would be grateful for any thing anyone remembers about him.
August 23, 2010 - 15:47Hi Karen, i hope you are lucky with your search although i cant help you directly. My name is Hugh walsh and was born in the gorbals in 1958, I only know of 2 families caled walsh who lived there at the time, Both of the famlies had a the dad called james and the Mother margaret, I dont know of others called Walsh who lived close bye. The primary School we went to was called St Johns and the chapel was also called St johns, there were afew other parishes within the gorbals area ( St Francis, St Lukes, St Bonaventures) and each had its own primary schools.
At that time the Gorbals was mainly populated by people from Donegal and Walsh wasnt that common a name there. If you have a idea of the date that your Grandfather was there, you might be able to search the parish records of the cencus details which go back to at Least 1901.
Good luck with your search, I hope you find somethingHugh
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