McCarthy Another Chapter in the Boughyards Story 21 Jul 201913 Oct 2019 In my previous post " The Loss of a Son" I wrote about the harsh life of the early selectors. I am currently reading "On Our Selection" by Steele Rudd,…
McCarthy The Boughyards and Beyond 20 Jul 201913 Oct 2019 Thousands of Irish people immigrated to Australia in the 1800’s to escape poverty and repression in Ireland. In the case of my branch of the McCarthy family, they came hoping…
McCarthy My First Creative Non-fiction 13 Jul 201911 Aug 2019 So... This is my first attempt at creative non-fiction. I found it really difficult to write as I have only ever written factual pieces before. Sure, I have made some…
McCarthy The Loss of a Son 12 Jul 201913 Oct 2019 The Mother, as she was known by her extended family, sat in the candlelight and reflected on what had brought her to this point. She could see the stars shining…
A Genealogy Journey 