Swords local Maurice Colgan returned to Swords in 1981 after returning from England. He recently decided to pen his own memoirs including all of his memories of Swords since 1947!

‘I am 84 years young and remember Swords from 1947 when visiting relatives living behind the Lord Mayor’s pub. My late wife, Maureen 1941-2015 was known by J C Savage and locals as the Elvis lady. The Fingal independent covered our stories for more than thirty years. I am living here in Swords after returning from England in 1981,’ Maurice explained.

The book ‘Memories of Maureen’ – named in honour of his late wife is available to purchase at amazon.ie and internationally.