macadoo - You mentioned that your dad came from Avon Street. i will mention a few names from Avon St. Wee Tommy Burns , Lupar Mc Cann ,Derek Dougan,Billy Aitkin,Jimmy Watton, and wee Danny Mournin. i am going back 60 yrs maybe its too long ago? I have been in Australia for 58 yrs. I lived in Harkness Pde off Mersey St. Best part of Ballymacarett.cheers rmc