Although I live in Andersonstown, I can still say I live in Ballymurphy, where I grew up, for this part of Andersonstown is in the ancient townland of Ballymurphy, not Ballydownfine.

The majestic St. Teresa's on the Glen Road, and it could accurately be called a "Chapel ."

Frankie Young won a roomful of trophies as a young boxer with the Dominic Savio. As a senior he was Ulster Welter weight champion in 1966 and 1977. He picked up the Irish senior title in 1966 and 1968. In 1966 he travelled to Jamaica to win a bronze in the Commonwealth Games. On turning pro he took on the best in the world travelling to Johannesburg to drop a disputed decision to Pierre Fourie in the South African's backyard. Fourie fought four times for the world title. Others he faced were Kevin McCormick, Alan Minter and Bobby Arthur. If Frank were active to-day he would be packing the Kings Hall.   By Sean Morris.

One of six brothers of Frankie Young all who boxed

The unveiling of the Bearnagh Drive Memorial to the patriot dead.

50p??, believe it or not the first Rushlight back in 1972 cost 2p, now I feel old.

Welcome To Andersonstown

The Magificent Seven, Glenshane Gardens, Andersonstown about 1960, can you name them, rushlight123@hotmail.com Tel. 90626631

Three likely lads, at the bonfire at Koram Ring in the 1970's, I wonder have they still got their hair ?

Happy Dobbin's former cottage, can you name the actual name of the Cottage ? ..and while you are at it , can you point out the foolishness of the Andersonstown Road being so named?, and it's only one example.

The much loved old Canon Boyle of St. Teresa's who used to ride around the parish visiting the parishioners in his pony and trap. Hamill's, the dairy farm family were very charitable to the Church, and yes, I heard that story, but did you ever wonder how Belle Steel became involved in hiding the vessels of the Mass in the Penal days. ?

Young Gabriel,, another of the fighting Youngs,   Gabriel switched his name around  for his boxing name.

The Andersonstown Road in the early seventies. Scots Brits prepare for another harrassment exercise. The empty space across the road was where the Co-Op shop once stood. Rumour had it that the Brits were going to take it over to convert into a military stronghold.  Somebody didn't fancy the idea of a British army presence on their doorstep and demolished the building. The concrete fill oil drums are positioned were the Mace shop now stands.     Can you explain the significance of the inset picture in this Glen Road photo... and secondly what was the original name if what we now call the Glen Road.?     What makes these two streets unique in the general geography of the greater area rushlight123@hotmail.com