A Rap on the Knuckles

My first school was in Castlebellingham, just a thirteen minute drive from Barmeath. My mother always took the blue route through Annagassan and along the coast to Castlebellingham.

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A Bishop of Ossory

David Rothe (1573 – 1650) was “raised by the Pope to the dignity of Prothonotary Apostolic”.

A Feather in His Cap

I confuse Aubusson and Audubon. You will know the former is a village in central France famous for the production of rugs – a French Axminster, if you will.

More Family History

When an hereditary peerage dies out it can be re-created. There is no better example than the Dukes of Buckingham with four Creations.

A Wolf Azure, Ducally Gorged

A wolf azure, ducally gorged is how you may feel after Christmas dinner and too much plum pudding with brandy butter. It is also a supporter, sinister, on the Bellew arms.

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War and War

My brother creates his own headed writing paper using an embossing machine.

Proclamation

The King’s Accession Council in St James’s Palace last year was the first time this once-in-a-reign ceremony has been televised.