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John’s family in Dublin

John's family in Dublin

John's family in Dublin

When John moved to Dublin in 1945 he met and married Frances Hilliard (1916...

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Music in Dublin in the 20th century

Music in Dublin in the 20th century

John moved from West Clare in 1945 and worked in the Bog of Allen...

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The Horse Shoe Shop

The Horse Shoe Shop

On Moving to Dublin in 1945, John opened a hardware shop at 85 Capel...

admin_jk January 12, 2019
O'Donoghues Bar

O'Donoghues Bar

John & Joe Ryan played in O'Donoghues Pub on Merrion Row from the mid...

admin_jk January 11, 2019
The Four Seasons

The Four Seasons

When musicians visited John in Capel Street they would often go for tunes in...

admin_jk January 10, 2019
Joe Ryan

Joe Ryan

Joe Ryan (1928–2008) was from Inagh, in County Clare. He moved to Dublin and...

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Andy Conroy

Andy Conroy

Andy Conroy (1911 - 1999) was one of John's best friends. Andy was a...

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