Marie

Fond Memories

The Grace Family, 1943

This is a photo of Marie's family, taken in 1943. Left to right are: Marie's brother Willie, her mother Mrs May Grace, baby Annette, Marie, Pauline and John.

Courtesy of Wexford County Council Public Library Service.

The Grace Family, 1943
Courtesy of Wexford County Council Public Library Service.

The Grace Family, 1943

This is a photo of Marie's family, taken in 1943. Left to right are: Marie's brother Willie, her mother Mrs May Grace, baby Annette, Marie, Pauline and John.

Courtesy of Wexford County Council Public Library Service.

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Marie grew up in Wexford at around the same time as Marina, but she had a happier time. She has many recollections of the sights and sounds associated with her childhood. The only traffic that came down her street was the odd horse and cart, push bike or big flat cart pulled by two big work horses. This meant it was much safer and easier to play out on the road.

Marie's First Communion, 1941

This is a photo of Marie on the day of her First Communion in 1941.

Courtesy of Wexford county Council Public Library Service.

Marie's First Communion, 1941
Courtesy of Wexford county Council Public Library Service.

Marie's First Communion, 1941

This is a photo of Marie on the day of her First Communion in 1941.

Courtesy of Wexford county Council Public Library Service.

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She remembers fondly, 'Girls played by making rag dolls, playing hopscotch, hide and seek and loads more innocent games. These were all played outside our front door. In winter evenings we sat around the fire in our cosy house playing cards and telling ghost stories.'

Blackberry and flower picking were other pastimes that kept the children busy. Are there any similarities between Marie's childhood pastimes and yours?