TwoMacs Podcast Malachy Falls Ep 36

Malachy Falls - Reeling in the Memories.
Malachy remembers way back to being lifted by his mother to look across Lough Neagh at the blitz on Belfast during World War II.
Born in Aughamullan, Falls' family bar, post office and grocery shop was a hub of activity. His father died when Malachy was just five and he recalls being taught by his sisters in primary school, being carried to Coalisland on the bar of a bicycle, dangerous swimming in the Lough, the disbanded Washingbay Shamrocks GAA club, that preceded Derrylaughan Kevin Barrys, and being measured for a coffin when a young friend died.
Then came the rock'nroll '50's when Tyrone almost reached the All Ireland final, making friends at Armagh College, with many who joined the priesthood, while he studied pharmacy before establishing and managing Falls' Chemist in Cookstown for five decades.
Tragically Malachy's brother Patrick was murdered by loyalists in 1974, just months after his MacRory Cup (1944) winning team-mate, Jim Devlin (and his wife Gertie) were murdered by the same gang. Their 50 year anniversaries were commemorated last year.
Many spoken of in the podcast, including Malachy's wife Therese, have gone to their eternal reward. They are remembered with great love.
His ticket is secured for the Ireland-Italy rugby game in Rome to add to the list of marvellous sporting events he has attended, including the famous 1960 European Cup final, the great John Caldwell - Freddie Gilroy fight of '62, a football World Cup, Euro finals and never to be forgotten GAA breakthroughs by club and county.
When he's not travelling the five continents, Malachy enjoys writing classes, composing poetry and going to the leisure centre.
An inspiring, moving and uplifting podcast with decades of memories recalled by an absolute gentleman.