tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900963722618733171.post2138260705295102372..comments2024-03-22T23:04:53.937+00:00Comments on Black Raven Genealogy: Genealogy Saturday: The ITGWU Prize Brass and Reed BandDara http://www.blogger.com/profile/16643201998217385573noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900963722618733171.post-82112380608487036822017-01-17T22:50:27.924+00:002017-01-17T22:50:27.924+00:00Sorry John, I have not come across another picture...Sorry John, I have not come across another picture of the band yet, unfortunately. Maybe someday!Dara https://www.blogger.com/profile/16643201998217385573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900963722618733171.post-21437928588104771332017-01-17T20:54:36.956+00:002017-01-17T20:54:36.956+00:00hi,i am at present researching a friends grandfath...hi,i am at present researching a friends grandfathers millitary history.his name was john kenny,he fought in the boer war and also ww1.he lived in newcomen court and was the staff bearer with the workers union brass and reed band,he also held high office in the union.would you have any more pictures of the band in the early 20th century?<br /> regards,john.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08185693137164006561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900963722618733171.post-15855158786814233892015-10-26T19:59:46.089+00:002015-10-26T19:59:46.089+00:00It would be great Dara, and I very much hope one t...It would be great Dara, and I very much hope one turns up for you. I really enjoyed your post. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900963722618733171.post-59325329816007620112015-10-26T11:21:43.933+00:002015-10-26T11:21:43.933+00:00Grown men smashing instruments - now that's ju...Grown men smashing instruments - now that's just mean. I'm glad the Band wasn't defeated.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900963722618733171.post-28449900423846360252015-10-26T10:53:10.116+00:002015-10-26T10:53:10.116+00:00Thank you Sue, they lived in Dublin city, so were ...Thank you Sue, they lived in Dublin city, so were served by national newspapers - but I intend to check out the ITGWU newsletter, if copies still exist.Dara https://www.blogger.com/profile/16643201998217385573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900963722618733171.post-65599604960815269142015-10-26T10:50:54.969+00:002015-10-26T10:50:54.969+00:00Thank you Karen, I hope so.Thank you Karen, I hope so.Dara https://www.blogger.com/profile/16643201998217385573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900963722618733171.post-62005761600538543692015-10-25T17:54:12.380+00:002015-10-25T17:54:12.380+00:00A fascinating post of a band with historic and fam...A fascinating post of a band with historic and family connections. Good luck in your search for a photograph of your grandfather carrying the flag. Have you investigated past local newspapers who might feature events the band took part in?ScotSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01412874349376253984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900963722618733171.post-75849838640626287152015-10-25T14:47:10.768+00:002015-10-25T14:47:10.768+00:00Keep digging and you're bound to find that pho...Keep digging and you're bound to find that photo! Interesting post.21 Witshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071361755673253230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900963722618733171.post-82001370583080716852015-10-25T08:36:35.640+00:002015-10-25T08:36:35.640+00:00Thanks Mike, Sad the tradition has been lost - the...Thanks Mike, Sad the tradition has been lost - there are 'band-stands' all over Ireland (or there were) but they are seemingly never used now, other than as monuments.Dara https://www.blogger.com/profile/16643201998217385573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900963722618733171.post-40296830532884772682015-10-25T08:31:32.065+00:002015-10-25T08:31:32.065+00:00I know what your mean, it's great to unearth a...I know what your mean, it's great to unearth all our family history - even the sad times - helps us get to know them better.Dara https://www.blogger.com/profile/16643201998217385573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900963722618733171.post-41870445976497991102015-10-25T08:26:04.695+00:002015-10-25T08:26:04.695+00:00Thank you, Helen, I'm sure I'll find a pic...Thank you, Helen, I'm sure I'll find a picture eventually! Dara https://www.blogger.com/profile/16643201998217385573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900963722618733171.post-4779701968039708292015-10-25T08:24:50.084+00:002015-10-25T08:24:50.084+00:00Thanks, they could have been arrested, or worse! :...Thanks, they could have been arrested, or worse! :-)Dara https://www.blogger.com/profile/16643201998217385573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900963722618733171.post-63236393392261493892015-10-25T08:21:12.712+00:002015-10-25T08:21:12.712+00:00Thanks so much Ellie, I saw that picture - very in...Thanks so much Ellie, I saw that picture - very interesting. I have a picture of my great-granddad dated about 1914 and that is not him, plus I've searched the picture in case it is mis-labeled but cannot be sure. Dara https://www.blogger.com/profile/16643201998217385573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900963722618733171.post-76383454009649257792015-10-25T02:10:57.274+00:002015-10-25T02:10:57.274+00:00This is a splendid photo and a great story. Music ...This is a splendid photo and a great story. Music was once a vital part of the American trade union movement as well as political action groups too. Sadly the heritage has been forgotten. Bands had an advantage in that they could play songs without actually singing any subversive verses. I hope you find that parade photo with your great-grandfather holding the flag.Mike Brubakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13065245846262417519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900963722618733171.post-69488489891629693542015-10-25T01:09:12.761+01:002015-10-25T01:09:12.761+01:00I enjoyed reading about the happy band times - who...I enjoyed reading about the happy band times - who can't feel good while listening to a brass band. But it seems rwong to say that I enjoyed reading the unhappy parts of your story but it was information that I enjoyed receiving if you can follow my meaning. My understanding of Irish history of that era is patchy so it was good to read something with someone's personal connection. A most interesting post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900963722618733171.post-68203817404662243652015-10-24T23:55:47.433+01:002015-10-24T23:55:47.433+01:00Great looking band. I like the way they thumbed th...Great looking band. I like the way they thumbed their noses at the Black and Tan. I hope you do find one of your great-grandfather carrying the flag. Helen Killeen Bauch McHarguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07042488205276127209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900963722618733171.post-32633864816610226362015-10-24T18:42:13.077+01:002015-10-24T18:42:13.077+01:00The band outwitting the Black & Tan officer is...The band outwitting the Black & Tan officer is a hoot. Good thing, though, that officer didn't recognize what the band switched to playing! Nice post. :)La Nightingailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04769079547153094005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900963722618733171.post-73825917961515415752015-10-24T18:27:01.343+01:002015-10-24T18:27:01.343+01:00I found a photo on Google images of the band in 19...I found a photo on Google images of the band in 1919 with a J. Byrne in it. Could this be him?<br />http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uSlKw6xKFoE/SI4_Xf5GoFI/AAAAAAAABVo/mC1zgkCEUok/s320/irish%2Btransport-union-itgwu-siptu%2Bgen-brass%2Bband-199.JPGElliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03597553254090967849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6900963722618733171.post-80076890760083395212015-10-24T18:15:49.752+01:002015-10-24T18:15:49.752+01:00Great story Dara! I hope you find that photo soon...Great story Dara! I hope you find that photo soon.Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03597553254090967849noreply@blogger.com