An Irishman From Longford To London, 1969
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- ‘Horizon: The Other Man’s Grass’ examines the lives of Irish immigrants in Britain. This excerpt from the programme is narrated by Jim Fallon, a young Irish immigrant from County Longford who has moved to London in search of work and a better life.
‘Horizon: The Other Man’s Grass: A Change, A Challenge Or A Cheque’ was broadcast on 26 March 1969.
I know Jim very well, still living in Newtown Cashel Co. Longford.
He seems a gentle soul, I hope life worked out for him.
I worked in pubs in London in the late seventies and believe me it was no bargain .Long hours .Yes you're kept and fed but it's like the "guvner" and his missus owns you.Youre just "staff" Worked the bars in New York too for a few years and you're treated with more respect.Left the bar trade 30 years ago to work for myself selling books and vintage comics.Did ok but I always missed the bar work in NYC Met some great characters and met a few nice women too who I wined and dined and I miss those times greatly.
Ah he's a lovely chap - softly spoken and kind - this film is wonderful as it really captures a real moment in life - I can relate as I came to London in the 80s when I was 18 and I'm still here - It was yet another one of those stories getting the boat over and never looking back - I was also amazed at the wonder of it all - Within a week I had 3 part time jobs via the Job Centre in Wardour Street and I had a lovely room in a flat share with all bills included for £25.00 a week - I wrote letter home to tell them all I had landed on my feet - Happy days...
My dear mother left a home in Boyle, Co. Roscommon without gas, electricity or water to start a new life in 1950's London. It was a tough life but she was tougher. I so miss her love & wisdom!
Britain became home for many Irish people over the last couple of centuries. It's why Irish surnames are so prevalent among contemporary Britons. The ties of culture and ancestry across our islands are deeply embedded.
What a decent young chap, modest and hard working, I wish him well.
I used to see many Irishman in Hammersmith in 1971..tough life..many came from rural Ireland and couldn’t read or write...they were good men and often turned to the drink. A,lost generation of souls
I hoped it all worked well for this guy. Seems like a kind gentle soul. Best Wishes.
What a great lad.
Jimmy played harmonica in the pub where I was born
He pours a good pint. Such a lovely gentle soul. Beautiful.
ENGLAND WAS A GREAT COUNTRY IF U WERE A GOOD WORKER The english man had respect for a good worksman
A good man , let's hope he did well.
Jesus, the times gone bye eh. My family, Irish, were in London at this time. I was born there in 1966 and we left in 1973.
Thanks as usual for the vid
Brilliant story like a lot of Irishmen went through 💪🏻🇮🇪👍🏻☘️☘️☘️
Thank you 🤗 i hope it all worked out for him
Went to London 35years go stayed in neasdon behind the three barrels lovely pub was lovely girl working there mary from achill used have our pint ready when she see us come in door hope shes keeping well I stayed in neasdon bout 2years they were good old days when young
That's Niall Horan time-travelling.