If you require any assistance with your Co. Louth ancestry, please EMAIL me.
Monday, 28 November 2016
Thursday, 10 November 2016
Monday, 3 October 2016
St. Finbarr's Cemetery, Cork.
St. Finbarr's Cemetery is situated on the Glasheen Road, Cork.
I have collected a large amount of photographs from St. Finbarr's. I add to the collection every couple of months.
The following photographs are from the Republican Plot. The plot is situated to the right as you enter the cemetery. Memorials are included, some members recorded are buried at their local graveyard.
One of the most well-known headstones is that of Tom Barry, Commandant of the 'West Cork Flying Column' Irish Republican Army.
If you'd like me to search for a headstone at St. Finbarr's cemetery, Cork - you can email me EMAIL
I have collected a large amount of photographs from St. Finbarr's. I add to the collection every couple of months.
The following photographs are from the Republican Plot. The plot is situated to the right as you enter the cemetery. Memorials are included, some members recorded are buried at their local graveyard.
One of the most well-known headstones is that of Tom Barry, Commandant of the 'West Cork Flying Column' Irish Republican Army.
If you'd like me to search for a headstone at St. Finbarr's cemetery, Cork - you can email me EMAIL
Saturday, 10 September 2016
Informative Books on old Co. Cork
Researching your Cork ancestry? Here are some suggestions on books to assist you. Also, books to give you an insight into old Co. Cork.
'Tales from Victorian Cork 1837 - 1859' by Roger Herlihy.
Available at a quaint little bookshop in Co. Cork. Contact
'Tracing your Cork Ancestors' A must for Cork Researchers.
If you are interested in any book on Irish history, there is a large collection of books available.
Contact
'Tales from Victorian Cork 1837 - 1859' by Roger Herlihy.
Available at a quaint little bookshop in Co. Cork. Contact
'Tracing your Cork Ancestors' A must for Cork Researchers.
If you are interested in any book on Irish history, there is a large collection of books available.
Contact
Tuesday, 6 September 2016
Drogheda Family History
Are you interested in your Family History? I can help you with your Drogheda ancestry. Please ask if your ancestors are from any part of Co. Louth.
Some towns in Co. Louth go back to the 1700's.
You might be surprised who you are related to.
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Some towns in Co. Louth go back to the 1700's.
You might be surprised who you are related to.
Wednesday, 31 August 2016
Templebreedy, Crosshaven, Co Cork - Graveyard.
Crosshaven is only a few kms. from Carrigaline. Templebreedy is situated above the town with a lovely view of Roche's Point and the entrance to Cork harbour.
Headstones can be dated back to the 1700's.
If anyone is interested in a possible ancestor buried at the graveyard, please email me anytime.
This stone is known as 'The Darney Stone' from 1711. The name is more commonly known today as 'Dorney'.
This headstone reads - William Murphy died Nov. 1822 aged 57 years. Dan' Mahony died June 1846 aged 22 years.
This headstone is easily read.
A wonderful short film by AKFilms on Templebreedy church can be accessed HERE
Headstones can be dated back to the 1700's.
If anyone is interested in a possible ancestor buried at the graveyard, please email me anytime.
This stone is known as 'The Darney Stone' from 1711. The name is more commonly known today as 'Dorney'.
This headstone reads - William Murphy died Nov. 1822 aged 57 years. Dan' Mahony died June 1846 aged 22 years.
This headstone is easily read.
A wonderful short film by AKFilms on Templebreedy church can be accessed HERE
Monday, 29 August 2016
Carrigaline Co. Cork Graveyard
St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Carrigaline, Co. Cork is approximately 15kms south-east of Cork City.
Some headstones date back to the early 1700's. Many are legible, with others too weathered to give full information. I have two examples of the headstones below. I visit the area from time to time. Please email if you require any further information.
Some headstones date back to the early 1700's. Many are legible, with others too weathered to give full information. I have two examples of the headstones below. I visit the area from time to time. Please email if you require any further information.
Wednesday, 8 June 2016
Cork to Mississippi
I was recently asked if I could research the Irish side of a family from Mississippi.
I had the following information to go by.
Michael O'Leary born c1882 from Co.Cork, Ireland. Luckily enough, I had a townland to go by. O'Leary is a very common surname in Cork. I was sure I could obtain a record, proving it was Michael was another thing.
After a few weeks, I was able to obtain a baptismal cert.for 'our' Michael. I had no parents to go by, and I certainly wasn't going to put my name to a 'might be.'
In the margin of the baptismal register, there was more information.
More information is added if a 'letter of freedom' was sought.
My Latin isn't perfect. The writing was difficult to read also. I have added what was transcribed from the original register -
Prodictus Michael Leary mat contracit cum Mollie L Pradal mEce S IommEnglisa Dioceis Natche Tulfort Miss. U.S.A. al Rev H. Spenger 15th April 1917.
*I was well pleased with discovering this record, also the extra information of Michael's parents.
Tuesday, 29 December 2015
Researching your Ancestry and 2016
Researchers visiting Ireland in 2016 are coming at a very special time.
Ireland is celebrating the centenary of the Easter Rising of 1916. This is a huge date for the people of Ireland and will be marked throughout the country.
Over the next couple of weeks, I will be adding information and advice daily. Where to research, places of interest to visit, accommodation and where to socialise also. I will cover most counties. You can also email directly.
I can also recommend that from St. Patrick's Day - March 17th, a new movie is being released in Ireland & the USA. The film is centred on The Rising of 1916. An excellent cast and a must for all those with Irish connections.
Any researchers or visitors visiting Co. Cork, I strongly recommend a visit to Cork City Gaol. The museum is a 20-minute walk from the main thoroughfare in Cork City. The gaol has a long history which you can read at the link given. Out of personal interest, my children's great-grandfather was imprisoned there 1922-23. He was an anti-treaty supporter.
To mark the 1916-2016 centenary, through the good people at the museum, I am offering a free pass for a family of 2 adults and up to children. If you email me I will include you in the draw for this free pass. If anyone would like a discount voucher for two, email and I'll gladly pass on.
Please check this blog often for almost daily updates.
Travel between all towns and cities are possible and reliable. If you'd like to rent your own transport, I recommend Car Hire Click on link.
Ireland is celebrating the centenary of the Easter Rising of 1916. This is a huge date for the people of Ireland and will be marked throughout the country.
Over the next couple of weeks, I will be adding information and advice daily. Where to research, places of interest to visit, accommodation and where to socialise also. I will cover most counties. You can also email directly.
I can also recommend that from St. Patrick's Day - March 17th, a new movie is being released in Ireland & the USA. The film is centred on The Rising of 1916. An excellent cast and a must for all those with Irish connections.
Any researchers or visitors visiting Co. Cork, I strongly recommend a visit to Cork City Gaol. The museum is a 20-minute walk from the main thoroughfare in Cork City. The gaol has a long history which you can read at the link given. Out of personal interest, my children's great-grandfather was imprisoned there 1922-23. He was an anti-treaty supporter.
To mark the 1916-2016 centenary, through the good people at the museum, I am offering a free pass for a family of 2 adults and up to children. If you email me I will include you in the draw for this free pass. If anyone would like a discount voucher for two, email and I'll gladly pass on.
Please check this blog often for almost daily updates.
Travel between all towns and cities are possible and reliable. If you'd like to rent your own transport, I recommend Car Hire Click on link.
Wednesday, 9 December 2015
Visiting Ireland? Genealogy
Many thousands of Genealogists from all over the world are now visiting Ireland.
I am often asked for information on transport, accommodation, parishes, counties and records etc.
For those of you who are planning to visit Ireland, it's more than helpful to have someone resident in Ireland to assist you.
If you would like to contact me EMAIL we can discuss your plans.
Though I am based in Co. Cork, I can give information covering the 32 counties.
Whether you are a researcher in the US, UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or South Africa, I look forward to hearing from you.
I am often asked for information on transport, accommodation, parishes, counties and records etc.
For those of you who are planning to visit Ireland, it's more than helpful to have someone resident in Ireland to assist you.
If you would like to contact me EMAIL we can discuss your plans.
Though I am based in Co. Cork, I can give information covering the 32 counties.
Whether you are a researcher in the US, UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or South Africa, I look forward to hearing from you.
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