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Hello Michael and Fiona, I just saw your message regarding Trevor!s passing. I worked with Trevor for a number of years in Irish Ferries and have to say he was a great buddy. And coincidentally, Oona rang me this evening and I told her about your message, and she would love to hear from you. She is keeping well. So if you would like to contact me, I will give you her home address and ph. no. Regards, Ann
I worked on the M,V Munster 1960 as a cabin boy, and my dad was called also Mick Maher who was the cook on board. I have some photos of the boys in the Blue Room plus a photo of the boys on the afterdeck with the Chief Engineer. Has any of the old gang got any other photos. Thanks
We were very saddened to hear of Trevor Mahony's passing.In the past Michael sailed with Trevor on several Irish shipping Ships. He was a true gentleman in every way and always so helpful and cheerful. Our condolences go to his devoted wife and our good friend Oona.
Hi Frances and Lucy. The 1958 Irish Ash was built by William Gray Co Ltd of West Hartlepool Uk for Irish Shipping Ltd. Launched 24-09-57 and completed 17-01-58. Yard No1287. She was sold to a Greek company and renamed 'Aliakmon Power' in 1970. She was finally broken up in Ulsan South Korea in 1979. You will find a photo of her at the following website just opened www.hartlepoolbuilt.co.uk. Another good website is www.miramarshipindex.org.nz - Irish Ash is listed with ID No.5163091. Unfortunately that is all I can help you with. You might like to try posting a message on www.shipsnostalgia.com. Good Luck with it - Al.
My wife's great grandfather Patrick Maher served aboard the Irish Ash in 1958. He was lost overboard on Thursday 27th February 1958 on a voyage from Halifax Nova Scotia to India. We are wondering if anyone could help us locate more information about the ship and its voyages, and his shipmates? From a scan of the internet I believe this was the second Irish merchant ship with this name, the ship was owned by Irish Shipping Limited and was in its first year of operation in 1958. Thanks Francis Reed and Lucy Maher
Hi, my name is Brian Osborne,and was a second steward with Irish Shipping in the early to late 70s,and would love to get in touch with some old shipmates ive lost touch with over the yrs, Mick (Sainty)Byrne he was bosun, Ritchie Pullen was asst steward,Dave Butler, asst steward,to name a few, and if anybody else out there please get in touch.Cheers Brian Osborne
hi claire the irish shpg.exhibition will be on at the nautical colledge,ringaskiddy,cork on fri.oct,30th.midday until 6pm.on sat.oct.31st.10am.until 6pm.and on sunday 10am.until 4pm. on the friday eveningat 7.30pm.there will be a lecture by mr.harry spong on the history of the irish shipping co.all are welcome.also on show alongside our exhibition there will be a large display of ship models,paintings and other items of maritime interest.in order to try and cover some of the expense involved in organising the exhib.there will be a small entrance fee.i trust this info.will be of use to you, regards brian.
I am interested in hearing from the following engineers as we all trained together Jack Mc Donough, Steve Fleming, Frank Maher,John Gunning and a friend from the Irish Ash trip to Japan in 1957 Al Higgins.We had 2 year contracts with the company but I don't think we lasted more than that.
John Gartland Where are you? Loads of people wanting to know when this reunion round trip in Sept. is happening, Some have tried to contact you with no response. Time is running out and we do need notice.
I was sorry to learn of the death of a great friend and boss . Yvonne Reid, passed away a few weeks ago. Yvonne worked for many years as ShopManager in the Duty FreeShops with Irish Ferries. I would love to hear from anyone who worked with Yvonne deep sea on the cruise ships, as she was such an intersting person. R.I.P.
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