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Page 1 1903 to 1910
Page 2 1911 to 1949 & cards with no dates (this page)
Page 3 Picture Postcards & photos

STREET DIRECTORIES TRANSCRIBED
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1901 - 1907 - 1908 - 1909 - 1910 - 1912 - 1918 - 1924 - 1932 - 1939 - 1943 - 1951 - 1960
1913 Tel. directory    1824 Pigots (Belfast)  &  (Bangor)   1894 Waterford Directory
1898 Newry Directory      Bangor Spectator Directory 1970



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1)  1911 - 6th January Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss M. Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from M.A. - Dear M. I got home alright, hope father is keeping a little better, hope you are all well, write soon again, yours
2)  1911 - 13th January Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from H.A. - Dear M. I received your P.C. alright, glad to hear you are all well and that father is a little stronger. I was up at the station on Sunday evg. and seem Willie at the 6.30 train but only for a minute, write soon, with love
3)  1911 - 7th February Postmark Belfast to Miss Mary Agnew, Ballystraden Cottage, Islandmagee from Aunt Mary Jane - Dear Mary, I received your post card alright and was glad to see by it that your father was a little better and I hope he will continue, please write and let me know if there is any more change & hoping you are well. From your Aunt Mary Jane
4)  1911 - 14th February Postmark Dumfries to Mrs. Stark, Scotch Quarter, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim from B. - Tuesday Evg. Arrived here this mg. at 12.10 a.m. had fair passage, intend going up to Ayr tomorrow for a few hours.
5)  1911 - 21st February Postmark Carnmoney to Miss Maggie Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee - I got a letter from you about Christmas  times you would think I was never for answering it. I have not been round that road this long time. I might be round Sunday week if it is a good day. I will be on a Bicycle, hoping to see you. You said something about sending your photo but it has not got this length yet, Carntall From one you know. write soon & be sure and send it.
6)  1911 - February Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss M. Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from M.A. - Dear M. I received your P.C. alright, glad to hear your are all well and that father is keeping better, as this leaves me. Well I was not up at the station that night - you see I did not know Willie was down. your affect sister, write soon
7)  1911 - 6th March Postmark Tyne Dock, South Shields to Miss Maggie Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Bally Strudder, Island Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland from M. Nelson - Dear Maggie. your P.C. received & I was glad to see in it that your Father is improving, very good news ??? I had a letter today from him. Love to all from your ? sincerely
8)  1911 - 16th March Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Maggie Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from M.A. - Dear M. got home alright, hoping you are all keeping well
9)  1911 - 4th April Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from M.A. - Scotch Terrace, Carrickfergus. Dear M. Just a p.c. hoping you are all well as this leaves me the same. I had a letter from S. this morning, he is well, he got a hurry up. I might get a run down at Easter, the weather is not much warmer yet. with love, write soon & all
10)  1911 - 21st April Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from M.A. - Scotch Terrace, Carrickfergus, Dear M, Just a p.c. to let you know I got home alright. I was lying ill all day yesterday but I am better today. Hope you are all well. Did you write to Sara or Lara? I don't know when I will see her, write soon, your aff.
11)  1911 - 12th June Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from M.A. - Scotch Terrace, Carrickfergus. Dear M. Just a p.c. hoping you are all keeping well as we are all well, the Ba is well, she has cut two Double teeth, I don't know when I will get down, we have visitors now, write soon, John is getting on well himself
12)  1911 - 4th July Postmark Carrickfergus to Mrs. Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from Sara? - Tuesday Dear Friends, There is no change on Elizabeths legs, she will not get a foot below her. I took her to the Dr. yesterday evg., he said she was not feverish & that she was to get plenty of Barley water to drink. He gave a ? for every 4 hours. I wish she would walk, she looks fairly well, will tell you soon again how she is.
13)  1911 - 11th July Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from M.A. - Dear M. Sorry I can not get the Twelth, I don't know whether I will get down to the Regetto or not, I ask anyway, we have three more visitors this week so I suppose I have got all the holiday, I will get I suppose sam is home.
14)  1911 - 21st July Postmark Carnmoney, Belfast to Miss Maggie Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee from Jeannie - Dear Maggie, Just a P.C. to say that I hope to see you on Sunday first, I will be down in Islandmagee, hope you are well
15)  1911 - 8th August Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from M.A. - Dear M. Got home alright, found all well. Lizzie is much the same, just trails her leg after her, have you heard if the old woman got home alright, this is an awful Evg., thunder, rain, I think the good weather is over, hoping you are all well, yours
16)  1911 - 17th August Postmark Belfast to Miss Mary Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from C. Herte - "Ivydene" Ardenlee Avenue, Cregagh Road. Dear Mary, When we got the length of Kilroot? on Sunday night we got a seat from that to Belfast. This is our address on the hop so when you are in Belfast be sure you call to see us. My Aunt & Uncle send their love to your Mother. with love
17)  1911 - 17th August Postmark Belfast to Miss Maggie Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from C. Harte, "Ivydene" Ardenlee Avenue, Cregagh Road - Dear Maggie, We arrived home on Sunday night about 10 oclock, hope you went home strait and did not call in anywhere on the way. Thanking you all for your kindness to us. With love
18)  1911 - 1st September Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Ballycarry, Co. Antrim from C. Ginnity - Dear Mrs. Agnew, You may expect us on Monday afternoon. Hoping you are very well. Sincerely yours
19)  1911 - 23rd October Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from M.A. - Dear M. Glas to hear you are all well, also that the Scots are all well. I have heard nothing more of the Misses, she never sent me a card so much, you will get resting yourself now, you will not be able to get at the potatoes while it rains. with love to all
20)  1911 - 7th November Postmark Londonderry to Mrs. Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from Francis McBryan - Many thanks for letter which you kindly readdressed to me at Belfast. Hoping that you & the Misses Agnew are in the best of health. Yours truly.
21)  1911 - 14th November Postmark Islandmagee to Miss Maggie Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from J. H. - When you are sitting all alone and thinking on the past remember that you have a friend that will for ever last through many miles Divide ? and your face I cannot see, remember it was your own sweethart that sent this love to you
22)  1911 - 14th November Postmark Islandmagee to Miss Mary Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from J. F. - think on me when you are lonely, keep for me one little spot in the depth of your affections, plant the sweet forget me not, with love and best wishes to all
23)  1911 - 27th November Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss M. Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee from M.A. - Dear M. Hoping you are all well as this leaves me the same. I suppose you have done with the potatoes now, I am to get to town some day before xmas to see the fashions. I expect the child will never be anything but what it is, with love, write soon
24)  1911 - 31st November Postmark Broughshane, Ballymena to Miss Maggie Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee from J. F. - Dear Maggie, Just a line to say that I am well at present, hoping this will find you all in the same, I got your little note all right, I will write letter on, with love from your loveing sweethart
25)  1911 - 12th December Postmark Broughshane, Ballymena to Miss Maggie Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee from J. F.? - Dear M. Just a line to say that I am well at present, hoping this will find you all in the same at present, give my kind love to all, not for getting the best share of my love to yourself as I still think on you, although we are far apart but others may have my comping (company?) but you have got my hart, nom more at present with love to all, from your loveing sweethart, rite soon
26)  1911 - 22nd December Postmark Belfast to Miss Mary & Maggie Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from C. Harte - To wish you all a very happy Christmas
27)  1911 - 24th December Postmark Carrickfergus to Mrs. Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from M.A. - Dear M. Hoping you are keeping well. With best wishes for a happy Xmas, yours with love
28)  1911 - 24th December Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss M. J. Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim M.A. - Dear M. Just a card hoping you got home alright. I have been very busy since our visitor arrived today, hope Aunt M. J. will get down. I might get a run at the New year, wishing you a happy xmas
29)  1911 - 24th December Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss M. Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee from M.A. - Dear M. Hoping you arrived home safely, wishing you a merry xmas and a happy new years, with love


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1912
- 12th March Postmark Carrickfergus to Mrs. Penny, c/o Mrs. Brown, Loughford, Islandmagee
2)  1912 - 25th March Postmark Ballymena to Miss Mary Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee - some to you have written, others to you have written, none will love you better than the one who writes too much xxx
3)  1912 - 25th March Postmark Ballymena to Miss Maggie Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee - Is it to much on lifes rough sea to ask you to remember me or is it my sad lot just to be ? and then forgot. Its good to be remembered is it sad to be forgot o Maggie please I'll forget you not.
4)  1912 - 8th April Postmark Kilmarnock to Miss N. M? J. Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland from J. Agnew - Just a few lines to say we are all well except Andrew is not getting a very well yet, I am writing to Martha, hoping you are all well, from
5)  1912 - 10th April Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss M. Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from M.A. - Dear M. Got home alright in good time, hoping mothers cold is better, I had a postcard from Jack yesterday morning, I am afraid there is not much change on Andy, have you had any more word. I believe it was a great day in Belfast yesterday, write soon, with love
6)  1912 - 26th May Postmark Vancouver, Canada to Mrs. Stark, Scotch Quarter, Carrickfergus, N. of Ireland from Mickey - Sunday 26/5/12 Spent all Friday Holiday at Isas? ????? yesterday ?? potatoes and also Beans, Peas and seeds. ?????? going to have supper then church
7)  1912 - 31st May Postmark Kilmarnock to Miss M. J. Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland from B. & J. Agnew - Just a few lines to say all well, hoping you are all in good health, will write soon, yours
8)  1912 - 23rd July Postmark Kamloops? Canada to Mrs. Stark, Scotch Quarter, Carrickfergus, N. of Ireland from B. - Just in time on 7-15 for R?????? ? 12-45 a.m. over at the loop last Saturday. Notice how the Railway turns round twice & climbs up the mountainside to get the grade, feeling fine, love to all
9)  1912 - 30th July Postmark ? Canada to Mrs. Stark, Scotch Quarter, Carrickfergus, N. of Ireland from Bertie - Tuesday Notice the Pusher behind on Engine ? but ? onto back of train to help push them up an upgrade & ? them pushers often 3 engines on trains ? & 5 to 6 in Winter. ? lovely summer morning
10)  1912 - 16th September Postmark ? Canada to Miss Mitchell, c/o Mrs. Stark, Scotch Quarter, Carrickfergus, N. of Ireland - The ?outh on the back Xmas ? you are keeping well and in your usual strength and health again and to remain so throughout the coming winter


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1)  1913 - 22nd March Postmark Belfast to Miss M. Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee E. M. - don't be over doing it on Easter? Monday
2)  1913 - 23rd March Postmark Belfast to Miss Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee from ? - Sorry we won't be down at Easter?, we are going off to Hillsborough for the holiday. Will write you when we get back again. Love to all
3)  1913 - 25th March Postmark Ballymena to Miss Maggie Agnew, Loughfin, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from J. Mullan - Dear Maggie, I am spending a jolly easter & hope to be down soon, with best wishes
4)  1913 - 26th June Postmark Belfast to Miss M. Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Ballycarry, Co. Antrim from Tillie - 187 My Lady's Road Dear Mary, Mamma & I will be down on Tuesday morning. Drop me a line if that will suit. Kind love to all
5)  no date but I think it goes here - 198 My Lady's Road, Monday, Dear Mrs. Agnew, Just a line to say that Mamma & Tillie for home safe, Tillie was in bed all day on Friday & Saturday ill, I think she got cold for she was out too much last week, her not being strong but it is all right again, excuse bad writing as I am in business but it was to let you know, give my best love to Mary & Maggie, not forgetting yourself, I will close with best wishes to all from all your loving friend, Bella, write soon
6)  1913 - 7th August Postmark Kilmarnock to Miss M. J. Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - arrived home all in good health, address, 9 Norton or Morton Place
7)  1913 - 13th September Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee from your loving niece E. M. or B. - Will not be down tomorrow but will likely be down? night, hoping all are well
8)  1913 - 14th November Postmark Belfast to Miss M. Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee from Mary Agnew - My Dear M. I will have the Parcel with me tomorrow Saturday, would you meet me at the station, I will be by the 3 oclock train leaving Belfast, excuse the scrawl, I am in a hurry, will write later


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1)  1914 - 16th February Postmark Kilmarnock to Miss M. J. Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland from J. Agnew - Just a card to say we are all well, hopeing my mother is getting on all right, will write, your Br. J. Agnew
2)  1914 - 5th March Postmark Belfast to Miss M. Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee from Mary - Dear M. I intended sending you this card before this, I am sorry to hear about your mother, I hope to go down on Saturday (D.V.) I am not hard to coax to spend a weekend with you, excuse scrawl, your Cousin, Mary
3)  1914 - 19th April Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss M. Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from M.A. - Dear M. Glad to hear you are all well, as this leaves me the same. I will likely be down a run on Monday some time, if all goes well, with love to all.
4)  1914 - 21st April Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from M.A. - Dear M. Got home alright, hoping you are all well, this is lovely weather now, with love to all
5)  1914 - 25th May Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from M. A. - Dear M., Hoping you are all well as this leaves me the same. I suppose there are some letters from Samuel? by this time, this is very cold weather, with love to all.
6)  1914 - 24th July Postmark Kilmarnock to Miss Mary Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland from Barbara Agnew, 9 Morton Place - Dear Sister, only a card to say we are all well, received your paper? Bar?? pass his standard but William got first prise for general excellence so he was a ?ig man, they are doing well at school, we had another letter from Unela? ? love to all, write soon
7)  1914 - October Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland from M.A. - Dear M. Glad to hear the Pinmore? Pras? arrived safe, I suppose S. will be home some day this week, hope you all keep well as this leaves me the same, how is Lizzie's leg getting on, with love to all


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1)  1915 - 1st February Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from M.A. - Dear M. Just a p.c. hoping you all keep well as this leaves me the same. I called about the watch but she was not done, he said she would be done next Saturday, the old lady is still lying, hope Mothers pains is better, love to all
2)  1915 - 12th February Postmark Kilmarnock to Mrs. John Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland from Martha - 9 Morton Place, Kilmarnock 12/2/15 Dear Mother & Sisters, a PC to say we are all well, hopes to find you the same, food is very dear, only out of the question for the working class, write soon, a letter will follow,
3)  1915 - 19th May Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from M.A. - Dear M. Just a p.c. hoping you all keep well as this leaves me the same, the weather keeps very cold, hoping Mother keeps well, with love to all
4)  1915 - 10th June Postmark Kilmarnock to Mrs. John Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland from Barbara - 9 Morton Place, Kilmarnock Dear Grannie, all well, hopes you are the same, father got his papers to appear at Ayr 16th June, he is exempted, my he was a cross man, it is much nicer for us for him to be at Larne, love from your Grandaughter
5)  1915 14th October Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee from M.A. - Dear M. Glad to hear you are all well, have written to M. but got no answer yet, Miss M. is well, if you could go to town on Tuesday next, let me know and I will meet you at 11 train, I think this is all to I see you. with love to all
6)  1915 - 26th October Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from M.A. - Dear M. Hope you arrived home alright, and did not get wet, hope you are all well, I had a letter from M. She says she is well but thinks long sometimes and is sewing every day, with love to all


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1916
- 15th May Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from M.A. - Dear M. Received your p.c. alright, I will go to town tomorrow by 11 a.m. if a dry morning, this is a lovely day, the Britannic came into the Lough yesterday and went up to Belfast this morning, hoping to see you tomorrow.
2)  1916 - 4th August Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from M.A. - Dear M. Just a p.c. hoping you are all well as this leaves me the same, I suppose Sam is at home still, have you had any word from Meg lately, we have two Padies at present, it is very warm, have you any visitors this month. love to all
3)  1916 - 31st August Postmark  Carnlough, Co. Antrim to Miss Mary Agnew, Cloughfin, Islandmagee from L. McArthurs - I have asked Miss Coombs if she would leave my blankets in with you to have them washed, if you could have them done for Wed. next I would be very much obliged, we are going on to Cushendall from here & I will be at Leland? mages? on Wed ? Tues. Many thanks for trouble. Hope all are well. Many thanks
4)  1916 - 18th September Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from M.A. - Dear M. got home alright, the train stopped, glad to hear M. is no worse, I have had no word from her yet, hope you are all keeping well. love from M.A., write soon
5)  1916 - 28th September Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from M.A. - Dear M. Just a p.c. to say I will meet you at the 9 train Saturday morning, if all being well, hope it will be a dry day, with love to all
6)  1916 - 13th October Postmark Larne to Miss Mary Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland from Lizzie? Hay or May - Dear Cousin, just a P.C. to let you know I am well, hoping this will find you and Chrustie? in good health. Miss Martha was up and she told me to ask you if the plum was ripe yet, we will be up some day soon, write and let me know if ? are ripe, the(y) were asking for you. This is all at present, I remain your loving Cousin, 16 Waterloo ?, Larne?
7)  1916 - 20th October Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee from L. Marks - 19 Mountcollyer Avenue, Belfast. To the Lady of the House. I will likely be down on Monday if dry & if not, then on Tuesday. 5 to 10 train. Hoping all are well. Yours truly.
8)  no date but I think works here - 19 Mountcollyer Avenue, Belfast from L. Marks & J. Davison - Dear Mrs. Agnew & Mary, Accept this very little present from your old friends, who wish you a very happy Christmas. How is Maggie keeping, we are often thinking of her. With love to all, Yours truly
9)  1916 - 21st November Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from M.A. - Dear M. just a p.c., glad to hear you are all well and that M. is keeping better, we are all well here only Miss M. has had a bad cold but is a little better today, where is Sam now, was he out in the storm, it was terrible weather last week, I have had no word from M. since I was down, with love to all
10)  1916 - 19th? December Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from M.A. - Dear M. Just a p.c. hoping you are all well. Hope your cold is better. I suppose you will not be going up to Belfast to see the shops before xmas, if you are going, let me know which day and I will go with you. It is very cold weather, hope Mother is well, write soon, yours. It is not particular but just if you are going.


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1)  1917 - 17th January Postmark Kilmarnock to Mrs. John Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland from M. H. Agnew - Dear Grannie, You will say they are fine ones but John did not forget himself this wee while, so we all thank you for your parcel, had a letter from Minnie, a letter will follow with best love to you both from all
2)  1917 - 2nd February Postmark Grays? to Mrs. J. Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland from Sam - Dear Mother, expect to sail this evening for the Tus.? hoping you are all well, will write as soon as we arrive
3)  1917 - 21st December Postmark Kilmarnock to Mrs. John Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland from Barbara C. I. Agnew - Dear Granny, We receive your parcel alright with many thanks, all's well, I hope to find you both well. A parcel on the road for you, our wee baby John has four teeth, write soon. From your loving Grandaughter
4)  1917 - (not clear) Postmark Carrickfergus to Mr. Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Island Magee from M.A. - Dear Mother, this is just a P.C. to say that we know nothing here yet, we have been alone since Monday, the nurse was told that her services were finished, you may do as well as you can till we see what is to be done, love to all


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1)  1918 - 3rd July Postmark Belfast to Miss Mary Agnew, Ballystrudder, Island Magee from Mary Jane - Dear Mary, I arrived home alright and felt much better after the change & little bit tired but it will wear away, with love from Aunt Mary Jane
2)  1918 - 10th July Postmark Lambeg to Miss Mary Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Whitehead from M. Agnew - Dear Aunt Mary, Will be down at the end of the week all being well we are getting till Thursday week. Hoping you are all well as this leaves us at present, the two young ladies that was going with us are both ill and off work.


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1)  1919 - 19th April Postmark Lambeg, Lisburn to Miss Mary Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee from your loving niece M. Agnew - Dear Mary, I will be down on Monday all being well at home
2)  1919
- 19th August Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee from E. Doherty - Sorry for the not writing sooner. Hope you are well.
3)  1919 - 19th August Postmark Belfast to Miss Mary Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee from Selina - 16 Marsden Gardens, Belfast. Hope you are well. With love
4)  1919 - 1st September Postmark Islandmagee & Kilmarnock to Mrs. John Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland ~ Not for Mullaghboy, J.M. ~ 1/9/19 from Barbara - Langdyke By Kilma? 29.8.1919 Dear Grannie, This is a p.c. to say they are all well at home. I am forgetting they way to write this weather. I have not wrote to mother for a fortnight, I hope you will write to me soon. I hope you are all well, love to all in Ireland
5)  1919 - 17th September Postmark Kilmarnock to Miss M. Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland from Barbara - Langdyke Farm, Fenwich, By Kil??? Dear Grannie & Aunt, I received your p.c. a few days ago. We are started our corn now, it is not a bad job. Father & Mother and the boys were at Ayr on Monday for a holiday, they enjoyed themselves most highly. write soon, love to all in Ireland
6)  1919 - 21st October Postmark Kilmarnock to Mrs. John Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Co. Antrim, Islandmagee, Ireland from B. Agnew - Langdyke Farm, By Kilmarnock. Dear Grannie, I know quite well I have not written for a long time but I hope you will forgive me. We have all our corn in and potatoes lifted, I think our busy time is over for a time again so will write oftener to you. Grannie I hope you are well, also Sam & Mary and Martha. I am in the pink at present. write soon, your loveing granddaughter B. Agnew


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1)  1920 - 1st January Postmark ABA to Mr. & Mrs. John McIlmoyle, Straidreagh, Limavady, Co. Derry, Ireland from Baby David Ralph, May & John Fallows - Congo, Belize, Africa - Dear Friends, This is just a card to convey our united love & best wishes to you for the New Year 1920. From Baby David Ralph, May & John Fallows
2)  1920 - 26th January Postmark ABA to Mr. & Mrs. John McIlmoyle, Straidreagh, Limavady, Co. Derry, Ireland from M. D.R. & J. M. - Congo, Belize, Africa 22.1.20 Thanks for your good letter. Hope to write by & bye. Also for words of help & sympathy. Thanks very much
3)  1920 - 21st June Postmark Montreal, Canada to Mrs. McIlmoyle, Stradreagh, Limavady, Co. Derry, Ireland from Wilson, Nelson? - We are just coming into Montreal & are in good form. Wasn't sick. The scenery all along St. Laurence River from Halifax has been the most beautiful I've ever seen. The weather isn't too hot yet, give my love to all. The ? ? waking. I ? ? steady, but just to let you know I'm still ?
4)  1920 - 24th June Postmark Kilmarnock to Mrs. John Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland from M. H. Agnew - Dear Mother & Sisters, all is well, hopes you are enjoying good health, boys getting their school holidays on the 30th, my but they are ligs fellows turning, a letter will follow, love to both
5)  1920 - 17th July Postmark Larne to Miss A. McIlmoyle, Stradreagh, Limavady, Co. Derry from Olive - Inverbeg, Saturday. Having a good time altho' this is the first fine day. We mean to go to Tennis this morning and this is just the second time. Hope to see you soon as I intend to be home on Tuesday. With love
6)  1920 - 10th September Postmark Kilmarnock to Mrs. John Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland from Martha - Dear Grannie, all's well, boys are off to school again, we have terrible weather, love to both, a letter will follow, from yours to Auntie Mary from John, Martha
7)  1920 - 4th October Postmark Kilmarnock to Mrs. John Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland from John & Martha - Dear Grannie and Sister, a p.c., Sam eye is doing alright, sorry to hear about Grannie being not so well, hope she will soon be alright again, Mary I got the ? with thanks but really I was off my way with Samuels eye. Andy says he is not going out with him any more for if he is not stone throwing & he can get other mischief, love to both, write soon. yours
8)  1920 - 16th October Postmark Liverpool to Miss R. McIlmoyle, Stradreagh, Limavady, Co. Derry, Ireland from John - Liverpool Sat. 16/10/20 Had a good crossing & arrived in good time this morning, I motored up to Belfast yesterday & got very little rain though the morning was so wet. I shall likely cross again on Monday night


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1)  1921 - 17th January Postmark Kilmarnock to Miss Mary Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland from Martha - Dear Sister, only a P.C., we are all sorry to hear about grannie, hopes by this the is a bit better, we are all keeping better & father started his work again. We have dirty stormy weather here, write soon and let us know if Grannie is any better, love from all the boys, your brother & sister from Martha be sure to write
2)  1921 - 8th February Postmark Kilmarnock to Miss Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland from Mat - P.C. to say we are all well but sorry to here about Grannie, hopes she is improving a wee bit and may be if the weather would get a turn, perhaps she would get a bit better, we will hope so Mary, write and let us no how she is about the end of the week, with love to both, from Mat
3)  1921 - 8th March Postmark Kilmarnock to Miss Mary Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland from Martha - Dear Sister, Sorry to hear the news, hopes the other are well, write soon, with love from yours
4)  1921 - 30th March Postmark Belfast to Miss McIlmoyle, c/o Messrs. Henry ? Connell, Main Street, Limavady, Co. Derry from Evelyn Hayes - Belfast I suppose your holidays are over. Wasn't the weather simply dreadful? The time is flying all too quickly for me, and then I must  go back to that "city" I'll break my heart I know, for I don't suppose I'll ever love Limavady. Love Please call to see me some evening, that is if you are not staying in town now.
5)  1921? - July Postmark Larne to Miss Mary Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee from Betty - Drumallan House, Carnlough. My Dear Auntie Mary & Martha, hope you are well, as I am. I got the shoes all right & thank you very much. We are having a great time here. We came the same road as we did the day we went to C. Dall. We passed the house. We are allowed to go any place. There are no rules. I think this is all now. Love from Betty to both. xxx


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1)  1923 - 30th May Postmark Belfast to Miss Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Island Magee from J. Ainsworth - 56 Rosemount Gardens, Belfast Dear Miss Agnew, We find it is not quite convenient to come on Thursday 31st May, but it will not make any difference as regards the arrangements, re leaving a day sooner. Yours truly
2)  1923 - 19th September Postmark Lambeg to Miss Mary Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee from May - Dear Mary, We got home safe and sound, nothing the worse of our stay, I think we both could have took another week, hoping this finds you all well as we are all at present. Yours

        
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1925
- 18th March Postmark Londonderry to Miss Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from difficult writing - Stay strong and fairly good form, I feel wonderful. ? ? ?
1926 - 12th July Postmark Oban Argyle to Miss L. McIlmoyle, Stradreagh, Limavady, Co. Derry, N. Ireland from M. Stewart - Have been enjoying my holiday up here, quite a change of scene and people, and the weather has been pretty favourabley. Am looking forward to seeing you at Portrush. Kindest regards to Anna and yourself.
1928 - 11th September Postmark Eastbourne, Sussex to Miss L. McIlmoyle, 90 Main Street, Limavady, Co. Derry, N. Ireland from M. S.? - This is where I am stopping now, and it is very full of English people, and the place is very nice. The weather is warm and sunny. Kind regards
1937 - January Postmark Belfast to Miss Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee from Ellie - Still in the land of the living, will write soon & send you Samuel photo, wishing you all a very very Happy New Year.


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1)  1949 - 28th July? Postmark ? Eire to Mrs. Heggan, Woodbine Cottage. Boghall, Islandmagee from Jim - Dear Auntie Betty, am having a good time and the weather is fine.
2)  1949 - 28th July? Postmark ? Eire to Mr. Heggan, Woodbine Cottage. Boghall, Islandmagee from Jim - Dear Uncle, it is great fun down here and the food is good, wishing you were here

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CARDS WITH NO/UNCLEAR DATES

the following are all from M.A.


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 24th December Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Maggie Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from M.A. - Dear M. Glad to know you are well and hope you did not flirt too much last night, wishing you a very merry Christmas, with love from M.A.
2)  19th October? Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland from M.A. - will meet you at 11 train tomorrow, yours M.A.
3)  Miss M. Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee from M.A. - Glad to hear you are all well as this leaves me the same, I might get down a run some time before long, wishing you all a happy xmas. Love to all M.A.
4)  Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Maggie Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland from M.A. - Dear Maggie, Annie Ross and was down at Whitehead on Thursday evening last, we had only an hour, I thought you would have been up, hope you are all well, no word of Jonnie over yet. yours write soon, M.A.
5) 8th October Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss M. Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland from M.A. - Scotch Street, Carrickfergus. Dear M. I appreciate the p.c. alright, glad to hear you are all well as this leaves me well. I suppose Sam will be sailed for home by this time. This poor fellow looks worried. With love M.A. write soon. How is Winkie doing
6)  January Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Maggie Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland from M.A. - Dear M. Hoping you are all well as this leaves me the same, got Mary's letter alright, we are having fine ?ich weather now, I saw Dan Hain's wedding passing last Tuesday, I thinks this is all, wishing you a Happy New Year. write soon, your loving sis. M.A.
7) 31st December Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland from M.A. - Scotch Quarter, Carrickfergus. Dear M. arrived home alright, hope you got back safe, not much improvement on the weather yet, my tooth is better today, and yours, soon, wishing you all a happy new year
8) 14th December Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss M. Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from M.A. - Dear M. I intend going to town on Tuesday if it is dry by 11am. So you can wait, you won't have long if you go, you can let me know before Tuesday, hope you are all well. M.A.


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1)
  Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Maggie Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee from M.A. - Scotch Street, Carrickfergus. Dear M. Hoping you are all well as this leaves me well. I had a P.C. from Scotland to say the got home safe, have you had any more letters from Samuel lately. I suppose the will soon be sailed. write soon, your aff. sis. M.A.
2)  February Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from M.A. - Dear M. Hoping you are all well as this leaves me the same, is the Bessfield sailed yet, sorry to hear about Mrs. Nelson, write soon, yours M.A.
3)  Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss M. Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland from M.A. - Dear M. Glad you got home alright, I had a letter from Sam, I do not think I will get away at Easter as there is visitors coming, it is too bad not to get one day, glad your mouth is better, my face has been swollen up with tooth-ache this last week, hope you are all well, lovely weather M.A.
4) 20th November Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland from M.A. - Dear M. Hoping you are all well. I am coming down tomorrow Evg. if nothing happens before that. yours, M.A.
5)  3rd March Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Maggie Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland from M.A. - Dear M. Hoping you are all well as this leaves me the same, hope you are all keeping clear of the cold, we have all had Influenza, this is miserable weather, write soon, your loving sis. M.A.
6)  2? December Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from M.A. - Scotch Terrace, Carrickfergus. Dear M. Just a line to tell you Miss M. is going away on Tuesday again so I told her I would not go to Belfast to after the New Year sometime. Yours M.A.
7)  21st September Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss M. Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from M.A. - Scotch Terrace, Carrickfergus. Dear M. Got the P.C. alright, glad to hear you are all well as this leaves me the same. I suppose the Sofala will be sailed by this time, isn't this miserable weather, write soon, yours M.A.
8)  Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from M.A. - Dear M. Just a P.C. hoping you are all well as this leaves me the same. Had a letter from Meg, she is well, have you heard anything of Sam lately, this is terrible cold weather, with love M.A.
9)  Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland from M.A. - Scotch Terrace, Carrickfergus. Dear M. Got your P.C. alright, glad to hear you are all well, I did not see The Silver Stream Spoken in the paper, the weather is lovely and dry now, it was pretty cold a little while, any word of you being up soon. write soon, yours M.A.
10)  19th September Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland from M.A. - scotch Terrace, Carrickfergus. Dear M. Hope you are all well, would you mind giving me Jacks address the first time you are writing. I had a nice P.C. from him the other morning so I think the one I have is the wrong one now. Yours M.A.
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THE FOLLOWING ARE FROM ASSORTED PEOPLE

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1)
Miss Maggie Agnew, Mullaghdubh, Islandmagee from M.M. - To wish you a Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year from M.M. kindly note kisses
2) My dear sister, Only a card to say we are all our usual, hopes to here you all the same. May I think there is to be a flood for it rains day out and in how M an father, what on earth have we done to Sam, he never answers my card. May I want you to send a lot off cards to me, albums are all the style here so send on as many as you can and let me start one to. Tell Sam I was asking for him. Martha an Maggie the same. May we are living in hopes till next summer an then mother may hide her ? covers. Jack or Jock is reading the papers in the meantime rain keeps us in doors. He will not ? till of the counter?
3) Miss Mary Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Bally Strudder, Island Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland from M.A. - I came here on Monday, expect to go back home early in the week, when I get back I will write Jim, if any letters come ? keep them to I go back. M.M.
4) Miss Mary Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee from May or Mary Ann - Just a answer to your P.C.. Hope your well. Will meet you at Whitehead Hotel on Friday evening so don't forget to be there with your music. Wishing you a merry xmas and a happy new year from uncle May Ann
5) To daddy with love from ? Lizzie
6) Postmark Carnmoney to Miss M. Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Islandmagee - Dear Maggie, just a P.C. to say that I got home allright, hopes that you are all well, write soon, from Hamil??
7) 24th July Postmark Queenstown to Mrs. John Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim, Ireland - Arrived Queenstown July 23rd
8) Miss Maggie Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee from May Ann - Dear Maggie, This is your sweetheart, he has met with a mistake this morning, he has fell from the scafold and has got badly hurt, he will not be a bit of use this winter till you so I think you will have to quarry with the needle for a while yet.


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11th June Postmark Belfast to Miss Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee from M.B. - 13 Adelaide Avenue. We had intended going down for the weekend but unfortunately we can't stay long, will try & go down tomorrow afternoon, it will likely be by the 3 train if nothing comes to pre? him, I will write next week, awfully ? from
2) 5th November Postmark Belfast to Miss Maggie Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee - Dear Maggie, I received your P.C. allright, I am a having a fine time in Belfast. Lonely though I may be?????? (pencil can't make it out)
3) 4th April Postmark Carrickfergus to Miss Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from M. Agnew - Dear M. Just a p.c. hoping you are all well as this leaves me the same. I will not get out of the door at Easter, Miss M. is going off tomorrow for a fortnight so think less might have ? shot? her. with love to all
4) 27th May Postmark Templepatrick to Miss Maggie Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee - Here is to the sand on yon sea shore, here is to the girl that I adore, Derrys walls will fall and break before I do. My love forsake
6) 30th July Postmark Newtown? to Mrs. J. C. Savage, c/o Mrs. Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Islandmagee from Lil - 3 Indiana Avenue. Dear Mother, I hope you are having a good time. I have put my home address but you know where I am. I would not think twice about coming down here to live now that Nell is alone. I had a great day yesterday. Love to all & yourself.
7) October Postmark Lisburn to Miss Mary Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from Lily - Dear Mary, glad to hear that you are all well as we are at present. My father will be down some Saturday night soon, wee Lizzie is walking and her father is in Belfast. My mother is keeping well and will write soon. Lily
8) 13th July 190? Postmark Belfast to Miss Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee from Ellie - Hoping to see you tomorrow some time, a few of us are going down by the two train if fine I will try & call in the afternoon, yours Ellie


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1) Miss Maggie Agnew "The Tin House" Island Magee - How's big Meg, Mind those Girls. W. McI.?
2) To May from E. B. - I may see you before the end of the week
3) 3rd September Postmark Belfast to Miss M. Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Island Magee from Lena - 79 Apple Meadow Street? Dear Mary, Got home alright last night, everyone says I am greatly improved, hope to see you soon again, love to all from Lena
4) September Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee from M. Bamford? - Please keep me a pint of milk tomorrow Sat. morning, we will likely be on the 9 leaving town, hoping you all are well. Yours ?
5) Miss Agnew, c/o Miss Mitchell, Scotch Quarter, Carrickfergus from M.? J. A. - Dear M. this is just a P.C. to say there is no word of Saml. yet but might be shortly, will let you know. I am glad you had a note from M. as she has not written home. I sent her a parcel 3 weeks ago but has got ? safely perhaps little some time. all well
6) 11th September to Miss May Agnew, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee - Dear Cousin, Just a P.C. to let you know we are all well, hoping this will find you and auntie in good health, tell her I was asking for her, my husband was working for ? I had a letter from him. from your Lizzie loving Cousin May?
7) 15th June Postmark Belfast to Miss M. Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee from M. Agnew - dear Maggie, It seems a long time since I had any word from you, is Sam away yet, give my love to all, hoping to hear from you soon. M. Agnew
8) Postmark Lisburn to Miss Mary Agnew, Woodbine Cottage, Ballystrudder, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim from May - Dear Mary, got home alright & got started to work again, hoping you are well, as this leaves me the same, yours May


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9th October Postmark Port Broughton to Miss Maggie Agnew, Cloughfin Island Magee, Co. Antrim, Ireland from Bessfield? - I write this Postcard with A pen and seal it with a kiss, if you love me as I love you, you'll surely answer this. Many eyes have gazed upon you, and many lips kissed thine but no other fool can love you with a heart so true as mine.
2) May Postmark Port Talbot to Miss Anna McIlmoyle, Stradreagh, Limavady, Co. Derry, Ireland from James - 38 Crown Street, Port Talbot, South Wales, Thursday. Dear Anna. We arrived here Tuesday night. This is a fine place to spend a holiday. I am enjoying it very well. The weather has been fairly good since we came. I intend getting home by the end of next week. May & John are very well. As for Ralphie he has never been sick, with kind regards, James