I was born in Monaghan,
brought up in the townland of Bryanlitter, Clontibret,
County Monaghan, Eire. I left Ireland when I was sixteen,
forty three years ago. During that time I lived in
Richmond, Surrey, Cricklewood London NW2, St. Margaret's,
Twickenham Middlesex and Luton. I took early retirement on
28th Feb 03, i.e. this year from IBC Vehicles. I also
ceased to be a member of the Conservative Party on the 1st
Nov 03 this year on the Appointment of Mr Michael Howard
QC. MP as party leader.
Life is great in
retirement, I get great pleasure being a Member of the
Monaghan Association Beds & Herts which is based at
St.Josephs, Gardenia Ave, Luton. I attend their monthly
meetings on the First Wednesday of every month. I am their
PRO. I believe there is still a role for Irish people
involvement in Irish County Associations especially they
provide a social outlet for all generations of Irish
people.
I am also looking forward
for the first time in joining Vauxhall Pensioners
Association on trip to Germany at end of the month, i.e.
end of Nov 03. I have been to Switzerland, Germany,
France, Italy, Belguim with my partner in September 03.
Luton Irish Forum, which I am member, offers opportunities
for people to enhance their social life also to learn new
skills and meet new friends. The message I am trying to
convey in this story, there is no need for retired people
to be lonely, it can present new opportunities to enter
new exciting ventures.
