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Thirteenth Baltinglass Parish Review

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Full title: The Review 2016: a year in the life of Baltinglass, Bigstone, Grangecon and Stratford.

Creator / Author: Compiled by the Communications Sub-Group of St. Joseph’s Parish Pastoral Council, Editorial Board: Mary Hanlon, Bernie Doogue, Renee Wall…et al.

Item Type / Page count: Booklet / 98pp

When Published: 2016

Publisher / Place of Publication: St. Joseph’s Parish Baltinglass / Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow.

About: This is the thirteenth issue of an annual publication. Within its A4-sized format, it chronicles activities in the parish during the year, publishes short articles of general or historical interest and includes photographs past and present. Contemporary advertisements help to provide a snapshot of local economic activity.

ID number(s): None

Contents: A Word from the Parish Priest / Tommy Dillon – From the Editor / Mary Hanlon – The Gohery Schol of Irish Dancing perform at Disneyland Paris 2016 / Fiona Kavanagh – Bigstone National School / Mark Kavanagh and Aimee Kelly – Snapshot of life in a Greek refugee camp / Roisin Mangan – The Tea Room / Margaret Millikan – Celebrating 50 years of Martin Coleman at Quinns / Paddy O’Toole – West Wicklow Voices / Mary Hickson – Baltinglass Kayak Club – Scoil Chonglais 1916 Commemoration / Cillian Brophy – Carrigeen Montessori Retirement – Local Paralympian Ciara Staunton – Darkness into Light – Sonasámh Montessori School finds a permanent home – Charlie Byrne Soccer – The Year of Mercy / Mary Ryder – Cozy Corner Crafters – Baltinglass District Forum – Stratford National School and Grangecon National School Photo Gallery – Lalor Centre – Julia O’Neill’s visit to the G.P.O. – Our hidden hero, Mai Quaid – Baltinglass Youth Club – Refuge / Carol Coffey – Peter Keogh, R.I.P. – Stratford on Slaney National School’s Green School Journey / Debbie Frahill – Presentation to Burim – Stratford School revisited – Marie on Winning Streak / Marie O’Shea – Scintillating Scott wins European Bronze – [Photo Galleries] – Baltinglasss GAA Club – Bigstone Karate Club – Wedding Anniversaries – Grangecon Boxing Club 1978 [photo] – Weddings in Baltinglass Parish 1st October 2015 to 30th September 2016 – Baltinglass Further Education and Training Centre – opportunities for you in your community – Scoil Conglais Transition Year students begin their project with Tearmann Community Gardens – 1916 Celebrations in Baltinglass Hospital – Joan Colbert’s address in Baltinglass Hospital to mark the centenery of 1916 / Joan Colbert – World Day of Prayer / Aine Daly – Special olympics 2016 – Greetings – Baltinglass Men’s Shed – Active Retirement Network Ireland – Stratford  Grangecon G.A.A. Club – Four baptisms in one family / Catherine Fleming and Lena Doody-Byrne – Baptisms in Baltinglass Parish from 1st October 2015 to 1st October 2016 – – 1st Communion and Confirmation [Photo Gallery] – Grangecon Village – How can I repay the Lord for His Goodness to me? / Sr. Brigid – Michael Russell – A wonderful year at Scoil Naomh Iosaf – Seachtar Fear an Éiri Amach [poem] / Bernie Donegan – Blessing of the animals Mass in Stratford / Elizabeth Thompson – Dúchas Project–down memory lane – Community Games – Conor O’Reilly-composer/conductor extraordinaire – Art Competition Winners –  Baltinglass Festival of Growth / Rev. Máirt Hanley – Haute Route for Nepal 2015 / Kieran Alcock – Pioneer Total Abstinance Society – Deaths in  Baltinglass Parish 1st October 2015 to 30th September 2016 – [Back Cover] The Pinnacle / photo by Chris Murray

Extra #1: Contains five full pages of photographs, not counting pictures included in individual articles.

A Detective Locklear Mystery (1)

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Full title: The Pact [a novel]

Creator / Author: Carol Coffey

Item Type / Page count: Book / 312p

When Published: 2018

Publisher / Place of Publication: Poolbeg Crimson / Poolbeg Press 123 Grange Hill, Baldoyle, Dublin 13.

About: This novel marks a new departure for the author as it is her first detective novel. It introduces Sergeant Locklear, a Native American who is a homicide detective with the Richmond Police Department. Locklear and his colleagues set about investigating the attempted murder of a young Mennonite, but without the co-operation of locals, things become increasingly difficult. The book is the first of a series featuring Sergeant Locklear.

ID number(s): 9781781998199

WW Connection #1: The author lives in the Baltinglass area of West Wicklow.

Extra #1: Opening line: ‘The 5 a.m. call from Lieutenant Alex Kowalski had woken Locklear from a fitful night’s rest…..’

Extra #2: Check Libraries Ireland for this publication.

Extra #3: Check OCLC WorldCat.org for editions of this publication in libraries worldwide.

A Sisterly Saga

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Full title: Winter Flowers [a novel]

Creator / Author: Carol Coffey

Item Type / Page count: Book / 322p

When Published: 2011

Publisher / Place of Publication: Poolbeg Press / 123 Grange Hill, Baldoyle, Dublin 13.

About: Two sisters, but many secrets. Iris and Hazel must come to terms with their past before a settled future can ever be contemplated. A novel of family relationships that mixes despair with hope. Can there be a ‘happy ever after’ for one or both of the sisters?

ID number(s): 9781842235027 / 9781842234587

WW Connection #1: The author lives in the Baltinglass area of West Wicklow.

Extra #1: Opening line: “Iris Fay, are you in there?” The man’s voice boomed from outside the rundown shop as he knocked heavily on the door.’

Extra #2: Some editions include a preview of the first chapter of the book ‘The Penance Room’, written by the same author.

Extra #3: The novel has been translated into German.

Extra #4: Check Libraries Ireland for this publication.

Extra #5: Check OCLC WorldCat.org for editions of this publication in libraries worldwide.

Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya!

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Full title: The Incredible Life of Jonathan Doe [a novel]

Creator / Author: Carol Coffey

Item Type / Page count: Book / 390p

When Published: 2013

Publisher / Place of Publication: Poolbeg Press / 123 Grange Hill, Baldoyle, Dublin 13.

About: In the USA in particular, the name John Doe is given to someone whose identity is not known or cannot be revealed. In this novel, Brendan Martin is subject to community service for drink driving offences. During this time he meets a chap named Jonathan Doe from a homeless shelter. However, all is not what it seems. So just who is this Jonathan Doe? And what is his story?

ID number(s): 9781842235157

WW Connection #1: The author lives in the Baltinglass area of West Wicklow.

Extra #1: Opening line: ‘Brendan Martin rose from his bed and looked through bleary eyes at the view of Dover town, which fell steeply away from the small hill where his uncle’s house stood.’

Extra #2: This edition includes a preview of the first three chapters of the author’s book ‘Winter Flowers’.

Extra #3: Check Libraries Ireland for this publication.

Extra #4: Check OCLC WorldCat.org for this publication in libraries worldwide.

A Big Confession Box

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Full title: The Penance Room [a novel]

Creator / Author: Carol Coffey

Item Type / Page count: Book / 390p

When Published: 2010

Publisher / Place of Publication: Poolbeg Press / 123 Grange Hill, Baldoyle, Dublin 13.

About: The residents of Broken Hill Nursing Home in Australia all have a troubled past. A mysterious younger man arrives to chronicle the lives of these elderly immigrants. Would their secrets best be left uncovered or, if revealed, what will the fall-out be?  This is the author’s second novel.

ID number(s): 9781842234082

WW Connection #1: The author lives in the Baltinglass area of West Wicklow.

Extra #1: Opening line: “”Mum!” I scream as I jump from my bed and stare into the darkness. Sweat drips from my face and, as my breathing eases, I realise that I have dreamt the same dream once again and have woken as usual just in time to feel the vibrations of the 3 a.m. freight train to Sydney as it pases by the back of our house…”

Extra #2: Check Libraries Ireland for this publication.

Extra #3: Check OCLC WorldCat.org for this publication in libraries worldwide.

Extra #4: Link to book review via: Irish Examiner

A Family Mystery

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Full title: The Butterfly State [a novel]

Creator / Author: Carol Coffey

Item Type / Page count: Book / 401p

When Published: 2009

Publisher / Place of Publication: Poolbeg Press / 123 Grange Hill, Baldoyle, Dublin 13.

About: A family saga set in the Wicklow countryside. The Byrne Family are about to ‘welcome’ back the youngest and autistic sister after a period of 10 years. But what secrets will be revealed before the last page is turned?

ID number(s): 1842233971 / 9781842233979

WW Connection #1: The author lives in the Baltinglass area of West Wicklow.

Extra #1: Opening line: ”Tess Byrne had thought it would be a sleepless night until she awoke to the sound of the cleaners mopping the long corridor outside her room…”

Extra #2: Check Libraries Ireland for this publication.

Extra #3: Check OCLC WorldCat.org for this publication in libraries worldwide.

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