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Bernie Allen


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Bernie Allen

"I realised that I really was a big part of their life…"

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Bernie recalls an emotional return home to Fermanagh. Prepared to surprise her parents with an early arrival, Bernie was to have a revelation of her own...

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Name: William Patterson
Date: 29/12/2008
Comment: I can relate to bernies story,i myself have been away from belfast since 1985,living in oz,my parents are now deceased,but i too wish i had kept more in touch.thanks Bernie.



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Bernie Allen waiting to board a train on the London Underground
In the big smoke - Bernie by the Thames in London
Bernie's boyfriend Steve under a mountain of Bernie's teddy bears!
Feeling festive - Bernie and Steve
Barney - Bernie's teddy from the story, snug in her bed
Bernie's mum, dad and brother at her graduation from Queen's University

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