I left Belfast in 1957 at the age of 22 yrs. I figured there was more life than working 7 days every week to make a living. So I left Belfast and Mackies and came to Toronto. Things were very rough to begin with and then I ended up with a job that last 32yrs. I retired when I was almost 55yrs. Have travelled the world on Cruise ships have been to every continent except Antarctica. Have had a very comfortable life and now live in a gated community with its own private golf course and club house with pool gym etc. I met my wife in Carnlough while we where both on holiday. She followed me to Canada and are now married 57yrs come November. All the best from Tireman.
I left Belfast in 1957
hi tireman ,you left same yr as me ,,,,,though i still miss the old city belfast i must say since i left i know for me it was the correct thing and have never looked back done well much better than had i stayed ,,,,,,buti say that for personal reasons ,nothing to do with belfast itself ,