Lismore Co. Waterford.

Lismore is a town full of history. Situated on the River Blackwater and only 65kms from Waterford City and 60kms from Cork City.

For the researcher, you can visit Lismore Castle, St. Carthage's Cathedral, various graveyards, and various parishes nearby. Lismore Workhouse 1838 - 1923 isn't accessible though it's worth stopping if passing by.

I've added two photographs that I took recently.

                                  Lismore Workhouse   

                                  
Memorial to James O'Brien transported to Van Diemen's Land, Australia. 

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Ardee Co Louth Baptisms - TAAFFE

If you require any assistance with your Co. Louth ancestry, please EMAIL me.

Kilcrea Abbey, Ovens, Co. Cork

 These are images of the Abbey and selected headstones that I took on 10th Nov. 2016. 

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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

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. 


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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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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

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.

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.