Ireland’s Own ads from the Armagh lonely-hearts column :
Grossly overweight turf-cutter, 42 years old and 23 stone,
gemini, seeks nimble sexpot, preferably Derrytrasna area, for tango sessions, candlelit dinners and humid nights of screaming passion. Must have own car and be willing to travel. Box09/08
Ballyhagan farmer, 50, in desperate need of a ride. Anything
considered. Even Portadown women. Box06/03
Heavy drinker, 35, Portadown area, seeks gorgeous sex addict
Interested in pints, fags, Gaelic football and starting scraps in the Tunnel at three in the
morning. Box73/82.
Bitter, disillusioned Killeavy man lately rejected by long-time
Fiancée seeks decent, honest, reliable woman, if such a thing still
Exists in this cruel county of hatchet-faced b1tches. Box53/41
Ginger-haired Keady troublemaker, gets slit-eyed and
Shirty After a few scoops, seeks attractive, wealthy lady for bail purposes, maybe more (must not mind the smell of fish)
Box84/87
Artistic Maghery woman, 53, petite, loves rainy walks by Lough Neagh,
writing poetry, unusual cow-dung and interesting brown rice dishes,
seeks mystic dreamer for companionship, back rubs and more as
we bounce along like little tumbling clouds on life's beautiful crazy journey.
Strong stomach essential Box12/32
Chartered accountant, 30, Likes a drink, seeks female for
marriage. Duties will include cooking, light cleaning and accompanying me to office social functions. References required. No timewasters. Box23/45
Bad-tempered, foul-mouthed old bastard living in a damp cottage
in the arse end of south Armagh seeks attractive 21-year old blonde
lady with big chest. Box40/27
Devil-worshiper, Forkhill area, seeks like-minded lady for
wining and dining, good conversation, dancing, romantic walks and
slaughtering dogs in cemeteries at midnight under the flinty light of a pale moon. Box52/07
Attractive brunette, Blackwatertown, winner of Miss Wrangler competition
at Frankies nightclub, in September 1978, seeks nostalgic man who's
not afraid to cry, for long nights spent comfort-drinking and listening to old Hugo Duncan records. Please,>Please! Box30/41
Lurgan man, 27, medium build, brown hair, blue eyes, seeks
Alibi For the night of February 27 between 8pm and 11.30pm