Field Right of Cottage, Rathmolyon 1969

© Ann Brien

This was the field to the right of the cottage at the end of which was the crossroads. My uncle's cows would graze here in the evening. Out of shot to the right was a hedge where I used to catch bees in a jam jar. Taken in August 1969.

Cottage, Rathmolyon, County Meath 1969

© Ann Brien

This was my aunt and uncle's cottage where I spent two weeks out of my summer holidays every year when I was a kiddy. I had a great love of the peace and quiet even then. The evenings were magic just listening to the wood pigeons and crickets. Taken in August 1969.

Side Gate, Cottage, Rathmolyon 1969

© Ann Brien

I used to love standing on this gate when I was a kid on my summer holidays. Taken in August 1969.

Front Steps, Cottage, Rathmolyon 1969

© Ann Brien

This was me with my aunt and uncle's dog, Toddy, on the front steps of their cottage in Rathmolyon, County Meath. Taken in December 1969.

Field Left of Cottage, Rathmolyon, 1969

© Ann Brien

This was the field to the left of the cottage in Rathmolyon, County Meath where my aunt and uncle had their vegetables growing. I used to run around the edge of this in the evening pretending I was a great athlete. Taken in August 1969.