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One of my many memories was helping this man in rescuing my young brother from one of Irelands notorious Industrial Schools.
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Jemmy was 'Schindler' hero for boys fleeing institutions
It was sports day at the industrial school - the day of the planned escape. In the afternoon sunshine, a boy running in a race with his fellow inmates had no idea he was about to be rescued.
www.independent.ie
December 10, 2024 at 11:50 AM
Dublin’s Oskar Schindler rescued children from some of Ireland's notorious industrial schools. I helped him rescue my brother in 1964; he had him dressed up as a girl to avoid being captured by the police. He was 8 years old when he was sentenced to 7 years for stealing rosary beads.
November 17, 2024 at 6:26 PM
Jemmy Gunnery worked alongside my father on the Dublin docks. My father was dying. He promised he would take care of our family. Jemmy harbored a secret: he was helping families rescue their children from some of Ireland's notorious industrial schools.
www.rte.ie/radio/docono...
November 17, 2024 at 12:05 AM
1914. Dublin tenement life.
November 16, 2024 at 11:38 PM
Dublin Tenements, 1940s
November 16, 2024 at 11:33 PM
The history behind Dublin’s infamous red-light district known as,”Monto.” It’s famous clients included the Prince of Wales, later crowned King Edward, 7th. Another was James Joyce, who wrote about Monto in his famous book, Ulysses, "Circe" chapter. The book can be ordered from:
www.connollybooks.org
November 16, 2024 at 6:24 PM