WOODS/QUILLE FAMILY DROMADA, ATHEA & THE GEOGHEGAN FAMILY, TURRAREE, GLIN, CO. LIMERICK

 

Woods/Quill/Quille of Dromada, Athea

& the Geoghegan Family, Turraree,

Glin, Co. Limerick.

The Langan Connection.

 

UPDATED ON MARCK 27th, 2024.

THERE’S WAS GATHERING OF THE QUILLE/WOODS

DESCENDANTS AT

BATT’S BAR IN ATHEA, CO. LIMERICK ON TUESDAY

JULY 16TH 2019 AT 7PM.

As much of the following account was sourced from unofficial undocumented sources, you have dear reader, my deepest apologies for any inaccuracies that you may discover within the said account. My sincere thanks to Riobard O’Dwyer, John Woods, Mike Connolly, Nora Langan Ghauri, Connie Sullivan, Tomas Geoghegan, Patie Geoghegan, Kathleen Doczy, Mikie Kinnane, Sean Wallace,  Anne Mayoh, Jacqui Geoghegan Mangan, Eileen Shay, Larry Kehoe, Helen@Batt’s Bar, Donie Lyons and others for helping me with the research for this article.

As already stated, the Glenagragra Woods’ came from Dromada, Athea as did the Tullyleague and Clounleharde families. Although the late Paddy Faley R.I.P. was of the understanding that when the landlord allotted the lands of Clounleharde he brought from east Limerick a blacksmith by the name of Woods and settled him down at the Brickhouse’s. (The name Brickhouse’s comes about as there were very few houses built with brick back then apart from these which were located at Clounleharde cross roads.)  I have now learned from John Woods, Tullyleague, of a Thady Woods who married a girl from Ballybunion, married in back there so to speak. It would appear that his wife died at a relatively young age and Thady, allegedly being an outsider in the eyes of his wife’s family, was evicted from the family home. He along with his family may have traveled to Co. Limerick, via Tarmons eventually settling down in Glenagragra. Thady had two sons: Jeremiah and William. There could have been other family members. So if there is any substance to that theory then Paddy Faley’s account of events are spot on. There was another Woods an uncle of Thady who also went to Ballybunion, married there, subsequently emigrated to South Africa, and by all accounts did extremely well out there. It was only some years past that three descendants of that Woods arrived in Glin looking for their Woods ancestry.

In Athea the family were known as Quill/Quille, gaelic for Woods. Seemingly, they were there for over 400 yrs. It is thought that the Woods family had their origins in Co. Cork around Castletownroche if i’m not mistaken  Quill Denny, born circa 1775 – the 8^th Denis Quill in succession in Dromada (Gortnagross) had two sons and one daughter that we know of, surely there were more in 24 years of marriage –

(1) Denis Quille 1810-1905.

(2) Catherine Quille 1824-1896

(3) Jeremiah (Darby) Quille 1800-1891.

Circa 1830, Denny b circa 1775 -. divided the farm between the two sons, Jeremiah (known also as Darby) born circa 1800/10 and Denis, born circa 1810, as above. Jeremiah Darby was said to have married an O’Sullivan girl from Lr. Athea, one of the Con Paddy O’Sullivan’s. That being the case, then there must have been a double marriage somewhere along the family line as Jack O’Sullivan, Connie Sullivan’s father married a descendent of this family as follows –

On Feb 12th, 1929 at Athea church, John O’Sullivan, son of Con O’Sullivan, a farmer, married Margaret (Maggie) Quille, daughter of Denis Quille, a farmer, the witnesses being John Danaher and Catherine Quille.

I spoke with Connie Sullivan today (October 30^th 2013) on the phone and if I’m not mistaken I could hear his brother Patie O’Sullivan giving a few prompts in the background, two fine principled gentlemen, the said Connie and Patie, both gifted with a wealth of knowledge on local history and genealogy.

Not to get too confused with the different families and believe me it’s not easy not to, there was another family of the O’Sullivan’s living  in Lower Athea back then known as the Fr. O’Sullivans, (Fr. as in the priesthood. These O’Sullivan’s and Mary A. O’Sullivan Kelly, ‘Mainy Peggy’ Athea village were cousins, how near I haven’t figured out.) There were two brothers in this family that I know of namely, Paddy & Jack O’Sullivan. Paddy had a son Con O’Sullivan who was married to ?, we haven’t established as of yet, and Jack had a son Mike O’Sullivan who was married to a Mary Culhane from Ballyguiltenane, Glin, Co. Limerick. (Jack, Patjoe & Moss etc.. the ‘old boy’ Culhane’s. So many Culhane’s in Ballyguiltenane that nicknames had to be put on them to distinguish one family from the other).

1901 Census for Mike O’Sullivan and Mary Culhane as follows –

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
O’Sullivan	Michael	50	Male	Head of Family	R C
O’Sullivan(Culhane)	Mary	44	Female	Wife	R C
O’Sullivan	John	15	Male	Son	R C
O’Sullivan	Patrick	14	Male	Son	R C
O’Sullivan	Timothy	11	Male	Son	R C
O’Sullivan	Thomas	3	Male	Son	R C
O’Sullivan	Mary	12	Female	Daughter	R C
O’Sullivan	Ellen	10	Female	Daughter	R C
O’Sullivan	Catherine	9	Female	Daughter	R C
O’Sullivan	Bridget	6	Female	Daughter	R C

1911 Census for same family –

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
OSullivan	Michael J	60	Male	Head of Family	R C
OSullivan (Culhane)	Mary	60	Female	Wife	R C
OSullivan	Ellen	20	Female	Daughter	R C

 

(1) Denis Quille 1810 – 1905. 

(Son of Denny born 1775), got the part of the farm in Dromada known as across the stream. He was married to a girl called Hunt. Denis had a son (there could have been other children) who was also called Denis Quill born 1833 – March 16th,1915 who in 1856  married a Mary Ahern born 1838 – 1912. Family from that union, 10, as follows – 

1.Honoria Quille born circa 1858 at Gortnagross to Denis Quille who on May 15th, 1879 at the age of 21 years at Athea church married Patrick McMahon aged 28 years, from Ballynash, Foynes, the witnesses being John McMahon and Mary Ahern. Must be the daughter of Denis and Mary.

2.Denis Quill born July 30th,1860, died Sept 28th, 1945 at Gortnagross, Athea.

3.Timothy Quill born on May 4th 1864 at Dromadda, Athea.

4.Catherine Quill born on April 29th 1866 at Dromadda, Athea.

5.John Quill born on July 29th 1868 at Dromadda, Athea. 

6,Michael Quill born Dec 1st 1869 at Dromadda, Athea.

7.Margaret Quill born on April 20th 1874 at Gortnagross, Athea – died a widow on March 16th 1963 at Clash, Athea her son Pat Woulfe from Lafla, Brosna, Co. Kerry present at her death. On February 27th 1900 Margaret married James Woulfe born 1872 and died Aug 20th 1924 (as per headstone in Templeathea cemetery), son of Edmond Woulfe a farmer from Clash, Athea, James aged 28 and Margaret aged 24, the witnesses being Richard Woulfe and Hannie Quill. There is a discrepancy regarding the age of James. On the marriage cert it states that he is 28, but in the 1901 Census he is 36 and in the 1911 Census he is 48 years of age.  Issue from that union 11 as follows –

i. On Aug 24th 1901 a son Edward Woulfe born. Edward worked in the fishery industry and was a water  bailiff up in Castletownroche in Co. Cork. His wife who was a Co. Cork woman died at a young age and his sister Margaret Woulfe who never married went up there and reared his family.Margaret died in 1964 at Mallow hospital. Edward Woulfe died Dec 20th 1980 and is buried in Templeathea, cemetery.

ii. On Nov 11th 1902 a daughter Ellen ‘Ciss’ Woulfe born.Ellen ‘Ciss’ married a John O’Brien from Purt, Abbeyfeale and had a family. Ciss died on Nov 7th 1977.

 

iii. On Jan 16th 1904 a son Denis Woulfe born. Denis lived at a place known locally as Slientrach also called Templeathea. He was married to Johanna Enright a local girl from the parish of Athea. Denis died tragically on April 20th 1964.

iv. On April 1st 1905 a son Richard Woulfe born. Richard remained single in life and remained in the home place. Richard died on Sept 19th 1975 aged 70 years.

v. On April 8th 1906 a sonTimothy ‘Thady’ Woulfe born.Thady married Elizabeth ‘Lizzy’ Mulvihill, from Upper Athea, had 5 daughters in family. Thady died on April 25th 1976.

vi.On June 10th 1907 a daughter Mary Woulfe born. Mary married Jack O’Grady from Lurraga, Clash North, Athea, no family from that issue. Date of death not known at present. Mary is buried in Holy Cross cemetery beside her brother John Woulfe. My thanks to Kathleen Collins for that information.

vii.June 14th 1908 a daughter Margaret ‘Peg’ Woulfe born. Margaret remained single in life. As previously stated  Margaret went to Castletownroche, Co. Cork to rear her brother Edward’s family following the untimely death of his wife. Peg died on March 18th 1964 in Mallow hospital aged 54 years and is buried in Templeathea cemetery. (another discrepancy in the age here between the headstone and the birth certificate.)

viii.On Aug 30th 1909 a son Patrick ‘Paddy’ Woulfe  born. Paddy worked at W.D. O’Connor’s hardware/ merchant’s in Abbeyfeale all his life. Paddy married and lived at Lafla, Brosna, Co. Kerry.

ix.On May 14th 1911 a son James ‘Jim’ Woulfe born. James married Ita Walshe, daughter of Thomas Walshe a farmer from Clounleharde, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick and Hanora ‘Hannie’ Moore from Glenalappa, Moyvane, Co. Kerry. Tom Walshe and his neighbour William ‘Willie’ Chawke were 1st cousins. Following the deaths of Jim and Ita, John Woulfe’s daughters inherited the place which they later sold on to the forestry. The entire farm is now planted and a man from South Africa has just purchased the house (Dec 2019). ( see Chawke Family History blog by George Langan) See also  under Kate (Katie) Barrett) at

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x.On April 11th 1913 a male still baby Woulfe born. 

xi.On May 14th 1917 a son John Woulfe born.  John who was a commercial traveller married Joan Kelly from Athea village daughter of Tim Kelly, undertaker, carpenter and publican.. Following the death of Tim’s mother ‘Mainey Peggy’ Tim carried on running the pub. After a while Tim’s daughter Joan and her husband John Woulfe took over running the pub before selling it to Mossie Browne. Joan and John went to live in Ballykeeffe, Limerick City. John and Joan had two daughters Marie and Kathleen Woulfe. John was a commercial traveller and is buried in Holy Cross cemetery.

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1901 Census for James Woulfe and Margaret Quill as follows –

Residents of a house 5 in Clash, North (Rathronan, Limerick)

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
Woulfe	James	36	Male	Head of Family	R C
Woulfe nee Quill	Margret	27	Female	Wife	R C
Mc Mahon	Ellie	11	Female	Niece	R C
MCoy	Margret	15	Female	Servant	R C

1911 Census for same family as follows –

Residents of a house 13 in Clash North (Rathronan, Limerick)

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
Woulfe	James	48	Male	Head of Family	Roman Catholic
Woulfe nee Quill	Margaret	37	Female	Wife	Roman Catholic
Woulfe	Edmond	9	Male	Son	Roman Catholic
Woulfe	Ellen	8	Female	Daughter	Roman Catholic
Woulfe	Denis	7	Male	Son	Roman Catholic
Woulfe	Richard	6	Male	Son	Roman Catholic
Woulfe	Timothy	5	Male	Son	Roman Catholic
Woulfe	Mary	3	Female	Daughter	Roman Catholic
Woulfe	Margaret	2	Female	Daughter	Roman Catholic
Woulfe	Patrick	1	Male	Son	Roman Catholic

 

8.William Quill born August 11th 1875 at Gortnagross, Athea. William died at Dromada on July 15th, 1877.

9.Patrick Quill born Feb 19th 1878 at Dromada, Athea. No info on Patrick.

10.Joanna Quille born on July 20th 1880 at Gortnagross, Athea. On Feb 17th 1914 at Athea church, Johanna married Thomas Ahern, Gortnagross, Athea son of James Ahern, a farmer, the witnesses being Pat Ahern and Bridget Ahern, Gortnagross.

For the time being we will use Denis Quill born 1862 as the link going forward –

On June 22nd 1897, this Denis Quill born 1862 married a Johanna(Hannie)Ahern (1877-1942) aged 19 years, the witnesses for this marriage were, Thomas Ahern and Maggie Quill. Family from that union 8 as follows –

i. Mary Margaret Quill born on April 11th 1898 at Gortnagross, Athea.

ii.Timothy John Quill born June 13th 1899 at Gortnagross, Athea. Timothy emigrated to America and  settled in Cortland, Central, NY.   Eileen Shay in the U.S. grew up with Timothy’s grandchildren, they being the children of Jim &  Frances Woods. 

iii. Margaret Quill born June 16th 1901 at Dromada, Athea.

iv. Mary Anne Quille born May 25th 1905 at Gortnagross, Athea. Mary Anne emigrated to the U.S. during the 1920’s where she became known as Mary Woods. Mary married Dore from Athea and they settled in Brooklyn. They had a son Patrick Dore and a daughter Hannah Dore. Maureen Dore Jacobs, daughter of Patrick tells me that when her father Patrick and his sister Hannah, were young, her grandfather moved them all back to Ireland where he worked the family farm that I’ve mentioned. Her father and his sister could not understand Gaelic in school, so they had to come back to USA a couple of years later.

v. James Quill born April 13th 1907 at Gortnagross, Athea.

vi. Catherine Mary (Katie) Quill born Feb 27th 1909 at Gortnagross, Athea who married Tom Stack, son of Patrick Stack and Johanna Fitzgerald. Patrick Stack was the son of John Stack a farmer from Upper Athea. Patrick Stack aged 25 years and Johanna Fitzgerald aged 20 years were married on Feb 22nd 1873.  Johanna was the daughter of John Fitzgerald a farmer from Upper Athea. The witnesses for this wedding were John Stack and Maurice Fitzgerald.

vii. Nora Ita Quill born Dec 27th 1910 at Gortnagross, Athea.

viii. Hanah Marie Quill born Feb 15th 1915 at Gortnagross, Athea.

Tom Stack (above) married into the Quill place. Tom Stack and Katie Quill had 5 daughters and one son, the son being Pat Joe (Patsy) Stack who is currently living in the Quill farm in Gortnagross. (Aug 2019)

1901 census for Denis Quill and Johanna (Hannie) Aherne as follows – Denis born 1862 had taken over as head of the family from his father Denis born 1832 and his mother Mary Ahern born 1838, both parents were living with them.

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
Quill	Denis	39	Male	Head of Family	Roman Catholic
Quill	(Johanna Aherne)	25	Female	Wife	Roman Catholic
Quill	Mary	2	Female	Daughter	Roman Catholic
Quill	Timothy	1	Male	Son	Roman Catholic
Quill	Denis	68	Male	Father	Roman Catholic
Quill	(Mary Ahern)	63	Female	Mother	Roman Catholic
Quill	Johana	19	Female	Sister	Roman Catholic
Broder	Patrick	15	Male	Servant	Roman Catholic
Ahern	Bridget	15	Female	Servant	Roman Catholic

1911 Census for the above family as follows –

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
Quill	Denis	55	Male	Head of Family	Roman Catholic
Quill	(Johanna Aherne)	33	Female	Wife	R C
Quill	Timothy	12	Male	Son	R C
Quill	Margaret	10	Female	Daughter	R C
Quill	Mary	6	Female	Daughter	R C
Quill	James	4	Male	Son	R C
Quill	Catherine	3	Female	Daughter	R C
Quill	Hanora		Female	Daughter	R C
Quill	Denis	72	Male	Father	R C
Quill	(Mary Ahern)	72	Female	Mother	R C
Fitzgerald	Thomas	28	Male	Servant	R C
Quill	Johanna	30	Female	Sister	R C

(Note the age difference between the two census. I wouldn’t take much notice to that as people were inclined to add to their age in the 1911 census in an effort to qualify for the old age pension.

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(2) Catherine Quille 1824-1896.

(2) Catherine Quille, (daughter of Denny 1775), going by comments received on my blog from the aforementioned Eileen Shay  it would appear that Catherine was born in Athea in 1824 and died 1896. Catherine married John Fitzgerald on April 6th 1842 at Athea Church. John came from somewhere quite close to Duagh village, Co. Kerry. Catherine & John had 11 children.  At least  6 emigrated to America and also settled in Cortland, Central NY.  one of whom was Eileen Shay’s  great grandmother, Ellen “Nellie” Fitzgerald who was second to youngest and she came to America around 1884. A Mary in her comments tells me that according to Griffiths Valuation of 1853 Catherine and John lived at Gortnagross, quite close to Denis and Jeremiah ‘Darby’ Quille. Mary’s great great grandmother who was also called Mary was the eldest child of Catherine and John, she having emigrated to Cortland N.Y. in 1843.

Larry Kehoe, Eileen Shay and (myself to a lesser degree) has accounted for Catherine Quille and John Fitzgerald’s family as follows –

• 1. Mary Fitzgerald 1843-1938 married Thomas Farrell 1831-1912, (Eileen Shay has the date 1840-1912) in 1865 in Cortland, USA. Family from that union as follows – 
• Mary Ellen Farrell m. Ira Dexter (Mary’s branch) (8 children)
• James Farrell m. Mary Couch 
• John Farrell 
• Maurice Farrell m. Helen Mulligan (2 children)
• William Farrell
• Katherine Farrell m. Thomas Cronin (no biological children, raised son of Bridget Fitzgerald)
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• 2. Maurice Fitzgerald 1846-1940, married Elizabeth ‘Bessie’ O’Connell 1847-1928 in 1878 in Ardagh.
• Maurice’s  address given as Knockathea (which is Upper Athea, one and the same townland)  at the age of 30 years, who on February 28th 1878 at Ardagh church, married Eliza ‘Bessie’ O’Connell, age given as 27 years, daughter of John O’Connell, Glensharrold, Ardagh, Co. Limerick.  witnessed by John and Norah O’Connell.
• Family from that union as follows –
• i.John “Jack” “Dagger” Fitzgerald inherited the family farm and married Elizabeth Barrett and had the following family –  Elizabeth, John, Thomas and Mossie Fitzgerald.
• ii.Catherine Mary “Katie” Fitzgerald (1882 – 1996 – those years seem off) (went to Pittsburgh, PA) m. Patrick Joseph O’Connor 
• iii.Timothy Fitzgerald (1881 – 1967) m. Margaret Herlihy (Dublin). Family as follows – Maurice, Elizabeth, Hannie and Katherine Fitzgerald)
• iv.Mary Agnes Fitzgerald (1884 – 1923; went to Pittsburgh, PA) m. Patrick Barrett (1890 – 1965) (2 children, both died as infants)
• v.Margaret Mary “Maggie” Fitzgerald (b. 1886)
• vi.Maurice (b. 1889)
• 3. Johanna Fitzgerald (b. 1853) m. Patrick Stack (1848 – 1914) According  to their marriage certificate Patrick was 25 years of age, born in 1848. Patrick was the son of John Stack, a farmer from Upper Athea. Johanna’s age given as 20 years which would mean she was born in 1853.The witnesses for the wedding were John Stack and Maurice Fitzgerald. – several of their children emigrated.
• Children of Johanna Fitzgerald & Patrick Stack as follows :
• Mary Stack (1876 – 1961)
• *Catherine “Kate” Stack (1877 – 1961) m. Patrick Quirk (1877 – 1910) (Cortland, NY)
• John “Jack” Stack (1878 – 1944)
• *Margaret “Madge” Stack (1879 – 1958; *emigrated to Cortland, NY, but returned to Ireland, she  married John Lane.
• *Patrick “Paddy” Joseph Stack (1882 – 1948) m. Elizabeth Walsh (Corland, NY)
• Anna “Marie” Stack (1884 – 1970)
• *Michael Joseph “Mike” Stack (1886 – 1974) m. Julia Kelly – family as follows -Patrick, Mary, Kitty  Noreen and Ann Stack. (Eileen Shay went to high school with her son Patrick).
• Julia Stack (1888 – 1892)
• Ellen “Nell” Stack (1890 – )
• Bridget Stack (1852 – abt. 1974)
• Thomas Stack (1894 – 1973)
• *Noreen “Nora” Stack (1896-1917) (England) – Eileen Shay thinks this is the nurse, died in war.
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•  4. Elizabeth ‘Liza’ Fitzgerald 1853-1924  married in 1877 to Patrick Comerford 1849-1934  in Cortland, USA.
  Elizabeth is buried at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Truxton, Cortland County, NY
  Children of Liza and Patrick:
  • John Comerford (1877 – 1966)
  • Catherine Agnes Comerford (1879 – 1968)
  • Maurice Comerford (1880 – 1916)
  • Mary “Molly” Comerford (1882 – 1904)
  • Margaret Lillian Comerford (1883 – 1947)
  • Elizabeth Comerford (1885 – 1974)
  • Anna “Annie” Comerford (1886 – 1925)
  • Patrick Comerford (1889 – 1944)
  • Francis “Frank” Comerford (1890 – 1966)
  • Michael Comerford (1891 – )
  • Thomas Comerford (1895 – 1895)
• 5. John ‘Yank’ Fitzgerald, 1854-1942 – died in Cortland.
  John “Yank” Fitzgerald m. Nellie Shaughnessy – (Cortland, New York) Eileen Shay has a list of family names/beneficiaries as an attachment to his will.
  • No children from this union.
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• 6. Hanora “Nano” Fitzgerald (1857 – 1950 ) m. Michael Griffin
   
• On February 10th 1877 at Athea church Michael Griffin from Glenagragra (Ballyguiltenane given on marriage cert) age given as 27 years, a farmer, son of Patrick Griffin, a farmer, married Hanora (Nano) Fitzgerald, (pictured right) from Park, Upper Athea, Athea, age given as 20 years, daughter of John Fitzgerald a farmer and Catherine Quille, the witnesses for the wedding being Maurice Fitzgerald and Bridget Griffin. Nora was born in 1857 and died on July 5^th 1950 aged 93 yrs. (Her mortuary card states she was 97 yrs) Michael died Nov 17^th 1930 age 81 yrs, his son Gerald present at his death. Both Michael and Nora are interred in Templeathea cemetery.
• Children of Hanora Fitzgerald & Michael Griffin as follows :
  • i. Margaret Griffin
  • ii. Michael Griffin born 1882 (Died as a child)
  • iii. Hannah Griffin
  • iv. Gerald Griffin
  • v. Nora Griffin
  • vii Bridget Griffin – (1891 – 1916).
  • viii. Mary Griffin – (1889 -1970.)
  • ix. Catherine Griffin – (1887 -1946.)
  • x. Thomas Griffin – was born in May 1883 and died 1914/15.
  • xii. Patrick Griffin
  • xiii. Michael Griffin.
  • John (Jack) Griffin 1878- 1975, (son of Michael and Norah Fitzgerald) emigrated to the U.S. and married Margaret Woods, Tullyleague. Margaret was a widow having been previously married to Henry Windle, 1872-1921 Glenagragra, son of Michael Windle. Henry drowned at a family outing at Rockaway Beach, New York in 1921. (See Woods Margaret & Windle Henry in Woods blog) Jack Griffin & Margaret Woods Windle had no family. According to the 1925 New York Census, John was a boarder in the Windle household, John would have known Henry Windle prior to he emigrating, they being neighbours in Glenagragra. Henry was six years older than John.
• 7.Catherine ‘Kate’ Fitzgerald 1859-1914 from Athea and died in Cortland
• 8.Margaret ‘Madge’ Fitzgerald 1862-1937 from Athea and married John Frederick O’Brien 1863-1941 in 1891 in Courtland
• 9.Helen Fitzgerald 1864-1943 from Athea and married Edward Coleman McEvoy 1866-1914 in 1892 in Cortland
• 10.Bridget ‘Bea’ ‘Birdie’Fitzgerald 1867-1939 from Athea and died in Cortland
• 11.Julia Fitzgerald 1871-1919 from Athea and married Bartholomew ‘Bart’ Fitzgerald 1869-1942 in 1890 in Athea. In relation to Larry Kehoe’s findings, I found the marriage certificate of Julia Fitzgerald and Bartholomew Fitzgerald as follows – on Feb 8th 1890 at Athea church Bartholomew Fitzgerald aged 24 years, a shopkeeper in Athea village, the son of Thomas Fitzgerald a deceased farmer, married Julia Fitzgerald aged 19 years, the daughter of John Fitzgerald, a farmer from Upper Athea, the witnesses being Michael Fitzgerald and Mary Anne Hunt. The fact that a Mary Anne Hunt was a witness to the wedding coperfastens to a degree that she was related to the Denis Quill born 1775, the said Denis being married to a Hunt woman.

Under the Registry of Parishoners, Dromada 1851 it is recorded where a Darby Quille paid 1/6 (one shilling and sixpence in the currency back then) towards the religious and educational institutions of the parish of Athea. Riobard Dwyer says…”For the interests of religion, the diffusion of knowledge and the spread of civilisation.” ”What a mighty man, my great great grandfather, with his 1 ans 6. No wonder Ireland was known as the Island of Sainths and Scholars. 1 and 6 would have been about 3 days wages.”

This must have been the Darby listed hereunder.

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(3)Jermiah Darby Quille

(3)Jermiah Darby Quille (son of Denny 1775) married to the O’Sullivan girl as already stated – family as follows –

(i)Denis Quille who married Mary McCoy.

(ii)Mike (Mick) Quille  who married Brigid McCarthy, (public house) Glin.

(iii)Jeremiah Quille Woods, Tullyleague who married Mary Windle.

(iv)Catherine Quille who married James McGrath, Ballyguiltenane.

(v)Ellen Quille who married Patrick Quirke, Abbeyfeale.

(vi)Mary Quille. 

(vii)John Quille. may have moved to Finoo, Ballyhahill. (Griffiths Valuation)

(viii)William Quille. 

(ix)Timothy Quille who moved to Glenagragra, Glin via Ballybunion and Tarmons.

(i)Quille Denny(Denis)(son of Jeremiah Darby), Dromada, settled in the home part of the family farm and on Feb 14^th 1863 married McCoy Mary b 1841 (daughter of Thady McCoy b 1802 and Biddy McMahon, Ballydonoghue). Witnesses: Jeremiah Quille & Agnes Jameson. Jeremiah was probably Darby, Denny’s  brother. Agnes Jamieson was the daughter of John Jamieson and Bridget Deenihan, Ballyculhane who got married in St. Michael’s, Church of Ireland, on May 4^th 1832. Agnes was the half great-great-grandaunt to Shane Jamieson who is married to my niece Brid Langan, Glenagragra. Agnes’s father was married twice.

1901 Census for Denis Quille & his wife Mary McCoy eight (8) in total but not all listed in two Census hereunder –

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
(Quill	Mary McCoy)	60	Female	Head of Family	Roman Catholic
Quill	Jeremiah	36	Male	Son	Roman Catholic
Quill	Timothy	32	Male	Son	Roman Catholic
Quill	Michael	29	Male	Son	Roman Catholic

Denis not listed presumed deceased.

 

1911 Census for above family see underTimothy (Thady) Quille hereunder.

Entire family of Denis Quille & Mary McCoy, 8 in all as in above Census and more –

Jeremiah Quille Woods – born May 13^th 1864 at Dromadda, Athea. (1901 Census above states b1865) Godparents: Mike Quille & Ellen McCoy. Jer lived in the home place and remained single. He died Jan 11^th 1942 and is buried in Templeathea cemetery.

Catherine (Kate) Quill Woods – born March 22nd 1866 at Gortnagross, Athea, baptised March 24^th 1866, Fr. Martin Ryan P.P. Godparents: Denis Kelly & Ellen McCoy. Kate was given her uncle Johnny McCoy’s farm in Ballydonoghue, Glin Parish. Johnny had no family. His wife’s name may have been Eliza Fitzgibbon who in 1852 had a house leased from T. Fitzgerald. On July 29^th 1900 Kate married her cousin Tom Fitzgibbons, son of Thomas Fitzgibbons of Ballyhoulihan. Witnesses: William Quille, Glenagragra, Glin & Ellen Lardiner, Ballycormack, Shanagolden. Tom married into the farm, (A Cliamhain Isteach) They had 4 children as follows; (i) John, (Johnny) born May 30^th 1902. Godparents; James Fitzgibbons & Johanna Enright. (James Fitzgibbons was probably Johnny’s uncle who also lived in Ballyhoulihan. James left his place to Johnny and Paddy Ahearn, both now deceased. Griffith’s Valuation of 1852 gives a John & James Ahern with 11 acres, 3 roods and 24 perches leased from T. Fitzgerald.) James Fitzgibbons had a sister who became Mrs. Culhane, mother of Bob Culhane. Bob was married to Maggie Connolly; schoolteacher from Glenagragra who taught my mother in Ballyguiltenane National school. Johanna Enright’s grandson Sheams Enright has a restaurant in Tarbert. Johnny married Mary Crimmins, (died circa 1962) daughter of Ned Crimmins, Killicolla and Margaret Hennessy, Ballybunion. They had 2 daughters; Mary, single, who nursed in the Childrens Hospital, Foynes and later at Croom Orthopaedic Hospital.  Katherine married David Moore, Ballyculhane, Glin & had the following children; Mary, David, Janet, Helen, Sean & Thomas. My father Ned Langan R.I.P. used to cut hay for Johnny back in late 1960’s early ‘70’s. We knew him and indeed, he was known locally as Johnny Gibbons, the Fitz being dropped from the surname. (ii) Nellie Fitzgibbon, who was born in 1904 remained single. She had a shop at Church St., Tarbert village, Co. Kerry. (iii) Denis Fitzgibbon, born April 24^th 1906. Godparents; Mary Langan, Scairt, Glin & Michael Woods, Athea. (Mary Langan, my grand-aunt, must have been residing for a time with Bridge Woods McMahon in Scairt, also known as Glenagragra Upper. Bridge was her cousin, hence the reason for giving Scairt as her address) Denis lived at Ballydonohue and married a Flaherty girl from Moyvane. They had no family. He died a young man. His wife later re-married to a widower by the name of Moss Moore who incidentally also came from Moyvane. Moss’s son by his first wife married there, thereafter. (iv) Tom Fitzgibbon, born February 7^th 1909. Godparents; James Fitzgibbons, Ballyhoulihan & Mary Woods, Tullyleague. Mary Woods was the sister of Jer (2), Tullyleague. Tom who lived at Ballydonohue married an Enright girl from Tarbert.  They had no children. House closed up now. Tom Fitzgibbon (Husband of Kate Woods), was either the great great-grandson or great great- grandnephew of Garrett Fitzgibbon and Mary Widerham, Ballyhoulihan. Garrett was born circa 1750/’60. They had a family of seven, five boys – John, James, Thomas, Gerald & Henry and two girls – Margaret & Anne. Their second son James born November 16^th 1780 emigrated to Canada where he became a renowned soldier. His courage and bravery soon came to the notice of those powers to be in his adopted country and was a major player in the battle of Beaver Dams in 1813. He was a brilliant tactician and navigator whether it was to settle the Irish unrest on the Cornwall Canal or to organise Toronto’s defences against William Lyon McKenzie’s rebel forces in 1837. Having held diverse appointments as Clerk of the House of Assembly, Chairman of the Quarter Sessions, Registrar of the Court of Probate, Superintendent of College Buildings, Justice of Peace etc, still, he was incessantly in debt due to his kind-heartedness. He got married in 1814 to a Mary Haley and had seventeen children only five of whom survived. One of their sons George was tragically killed in a horrifying accident in 1834 at a political meeting in Toronto. The meeting was taking place in a gallery overhead a butcher’s stall when one end of the structure gave way resulting in George, among others being impaled on the butcher’s hooks beneath. His father James who survived the accident died on December 10^th 1863. A book was written on James’s life entitled – ‘Fitzgibbons, Defender of Upper Canada’, by Ruth McKenzie. Is it any wonder Tom Langan inherited ‘the fighting spirit’, he had it from both sides!

Timothy(Thady)Quill Woods – born April 5th, 1868 and baptised April 7^th 1868, twin of John Quill Woods  Fr. Martin Ryan P.P. Godparents Patrick & Margaret McCoy. Thady settled down in the home place and on Sept 14^th 1901 married Nora Kelly, daughter of Tom Kelly & Mary Brouder, Coole West, Athea. Fr. G. Quain officiated. Witnesses: William Quille, Gortnagross & Ellen Kelly, Coole West.  Thady and Nora had three children as follows;

i. Mary Agnes Quill born Oct 12^th 1903, baptised Oct 13^th, Fr. G. Quain P.P. Godparents; Jer Quille (her uncle) & Mary Dore, Parkana (2^nd cousin of her mother). Mary Agnes married June 25th 1942 to Jack Barrett, son of Michael Barrett & Mary Everett, Knocknagorna, Athea. Fr. Thomas J. Connolly P.P. Witnesses; Paddy Thady White, Coole (1^st cousin of Jack Barrett) & Delia Broderick, Athea.

ii. Denis Joseph Quill born February 8^th 1905, baptised February 8^th, Fr. D. Hanley. Godparents; William Kelly & Johanna Kelly. Denis settled in the home farm and married Mary Dore daughter of Mike Dore & Brigid Horan, Dirrha, Listowel (& later of Knockane, Listowel). Had a family of 11, one of whom was Liam, whom I knew quite well as we attended school in Abbeyfeale together in the mid 1960’s. The rest of the family as follows –  Timmy Quille born June .. 19.., Noreen Quille born Dec 19.., Michael Quille born January 19.., Breda Quille born February 19.., the aforementioned Liam Quille born April  19.., Mary Teresa Quille born October  19.., Eileen Quille born May  19.., Diarmuid Quille, born June  19.., Donncha Quille, born February 19.., Paudie Quille, born July 19.. and Catherine Quille born January 19…               Mary Dore Quille died Nov 20^th 1965 aged 45 years and is buried in Templeathea cemetery. Her husband Denis Quille died June 30^th 1989 aged 84 years and is buried in Holy Cross cemetery, Athea.

iii.Ellen (Ella Mae) Mary Quill (daughter of Tady Quille & Nora Kelly) was born April 27^th 1906, baptised April 27^th, Fr. P. Riordan. Godparents; Denis Kelly & Mary Ahearne. (neighbours of theirs) Ella Mae emigrated to Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. on Aug 13^th 1926 to her granduncle Gerald McCoy of Shanagolden (?)  Gerald was on the board of Directors of the Security Trust Co. (Bankers). Ella Mae was a bookeeper in the People’s Wayne Co. Bank, Detroit. Ella Mae got married on Feb 17^th 1931 at the church of S.S. Peter & Paul, Detroit to Liam O’Dwyer son of Johnny O’Dwyer & Ellen Lynch, Caolrua, Eyeries, Co. Cork. Liam & Ella Mae returned to Ardgroom village, Co. Cork in 1935, built a dance hall and later opened a shop there. Ella Mae died Aug 3^rd 1992, aged 86yrs. Liam died 1993 aged 87yrs. Their son Riobard Dwyer has done much research into the Quille/Woods family. Thady Quille died Nov 25^th 1944 and is buried in Templeathea cemetery.

1911 Census for Timothy (Thady) Quille as follows – His mother Mary McCoy not listed presumed deceased. Timothy had by now taken over as head of family.

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
Quill	Timothy (Thady)	44	Male	Head of Family	R Catholic
Quill	(Hanora Kelly)	47	Female	Wife	R Catholic
Quill	Mary	7	Female	Daughter	R Catholic
Quill	Denis	6	Male	Son	R Catholic
Quill	Ellie	3	Female	Daughter	R Catholic
Quill	Jeremiah (remained single)	47	Male	Brother	R Catholic

John Quill  born on April 7th 1868 twin of Timothy. Must have died as a baby – Godparents: Patrick & Margaret McCoy.

Mike Quille  – Born Dec 11th 1870 at Dromadda, Athea, baptised December 14^th 1870, (1901 Census states b1872) Fr. Martin Ryan P.P. Godparents: Michael Woods & Brigid McCarthy, Glin. Mike who remained single lived close to Athea village. According to the 1911 census there was a Michael Quille age 37 a servant at the home of Michael & Mary Woulfe, Gortnagross. Mike Quille died April 8^th 1944 aged 73 and is buried in Templeathea cemetery.

Denis Quill born June 29th 1873, baptised July 2^nd 1873, Fr. Martin Ryan P.P. Godparents: Patrick Sheahan & Brigid Quille McCarthy. Denis must have died as a baby.

Brigid Quill – born Jan 20th 1876, baptised January 22^nd 1876, Fr. S. Danaher. Godparents: Gerald McCoy & Brigid Quille. Must have died a baby.

William (Bill) Quill Baptised July 15^th 1877, Fr. Martin Ryan P.P. Godparents: Denis & Catherine Quille. On Feb 1^st 1902 he married Nell Kelly, daughter of Tom Kelly (2^nd marriage) & Ellen King, Coole West, Athea. Fr. S. Quain. Witnesses: Michael Quille (village) and Mary O’Sullivan (village). Nell Kelly was a sister to Minnie who married Jack Brouder and a step- sister of Nora who married Bill’s brother Thady of Gortnagross. Bill took up residence in the village of Athea, (not listed there in 1901 census) and opened a bakery there. In the 1901 census of Glin Village there is a William Woods, a baker by trade working at Fitzgerald’s bakery. This must have been the said Bill, who more likely than not may have been plying his trade there before moving to Athea. See hereunder for said Glin 1901 census –

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
Fitzgerald	Frances	58	Male	Head of Family	Roman Catholic
Fitzgerald	Helena	57	Female	Wife	Roman Catholic
Harnett	Maggie	16	Female	Servant	Roman Catholic
Woods	William	22	Male	Baker	Roman Catholic
Ahern	Maurice	17	Male	Baker	Roman Catholic

Later Bill bought the dispensary across the road, went to live there, opened a shop in that premises, and subsequently closed the bakery. It would appear that William and his brother Thady (Timothy) spent a few years in the U.S. as records state that they were in Ellis Island in 1898.

Bill & Nell had 12 children;

(1) Molly (Mary Ellen), Baptised April 6^th 1903, Fr. S. Quain P.P. Godparents; Cornelius Hunt & Mary Brouder. Married Pat Connolly, Connolly Bros, China & Hardware Shop, 75 Main St, Cavan Town. Family as follows; Mona, Eileen, Pam, Brian, Liam, Sean & Joe (in the home place).

2) Denny, (Denis) born Nov 26^th 1904. Godparents; Michael Sullivan & Ellen Mary Sullivan. Went to Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. and married on Dec 26^th 1932 to Marge (Mgt) O’Sullivan from Bantry, Co. Cork. One child, Denny.

3) Nellie (Ellen Mary Woods), born Nov 17^th 1906. Godparents; Tom Kelly & Ellen Kelly. Married in 1944 to Michael Joseph Reddican. They ran a shop in William St, Limerick. Children as follows; Eleanor who became a nun, Marie who married Joe Kelly, Sligo, Phyllis married Jack Burke in Limerick City and Ita who married Pat Chesser, also in Limerick City.

(4) Tom, (Thomas) born & Baptised Nov 12^th 1908, Fr. J.M. Cregan P.P. Godparents; Thomas Kelly & Catherine Hunt. Went to Florida and married there. One child Kathleen.

(5) Michael, (Michael Joseph Woods) born June 11^th 1911. Godparents; Maurice Danaher & Christina Danaher. Went to London and married on Feb 12^th 1938 to Mary Smith. Children; Eileen & others.

(6) Kathleen, (Catherine Woods) born August 12^th 1912. Godparents; Cornelius O’Sullivan & Mary Broderick. Married on August 6^th 1957 to Mick Flavin son of Patrick Flavin & Margaret Mahony, Templeathea. Fr. Michael Doody. Witnesses; Kevin Stapleton, Athea & Josephine Woods, Athea.

(7) John Joe, (John Joseph Woods) born July 27^th 1914. Godparents; Denis Woods & Mary Woods. Died at about 6 months of age.

(8) Ita, (Ita Christina Woods) born Dec 25^th 1915. Married on June 5^th 1950 to Phil W. O’Sullivan. They lived at Catherine St. Limerick City and ran a bacon retail shop & restaurant/delicatessen there. Also had a bacon factory – Limerick Bacon Co. Ltd – supplying Limerick hams to their outlets / Supermarkets. Children as follows; Anthony, Philip, Liam & Vincent.

(9) Willie, (William Christopher Woods) born Nov 4^th 1917. Godparents; Richard Denihan & Nellie Hunt. Emigrated to New York, came home to Gortnagross district and married Mary O’Carroll, Gortnagross. Willie died February 7^th 1988 aged 70yrs.

(10) Jim, (James Francis Woods) born April 25^th 1919, Baptised on 26^th, Fr. Wm. O’Shea P.P. Godparents; Timothy Condon N.T. & Brigid O’Sullivan. Emigrated to New York and remained single.

(11) Thady, (Timothy John Woods) born June 20^th 1919, baptised 21^st, Fr. Wm O’Shea P.P. Godparents; Michael O’Sullivan & Helena Woods. Worked in Arnott’s Drapery Store, Henry St, Dublin. Married a girl from Co. Leitrim. Later moved to 3 Portland Ave, Ballinacurra Gardens, Limerick.

(12) Tess (Josephine Teresa Woods), born Aug 24^th 1922. Godparents; Thomas Houlihan & Mary Houlihan. Tess resided in her father’s shop in Athea. (the old dispensary) Married on June 18^th 1953 to Kevin P. Stapleton. Children as follows; Joe, Geraldine, Kevin, Liam & Helen. Tess’s husband Kevin was tragically killed in a road accident August 19^th 1977.

1911 census for William (Bill) Quille as follows.

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
Quill	William	34	Male	Head of Family	R Catholic
(Quill	Ellen Nell Kelly)	28	Female	Wife	Roman Catholic
Quill	Mary	8	Female	Daughter	Roman Catholic
Quill	Denis	6	Male	Son	R Catholic
Quill	Ellen	4	Female	Daughter	R Catholic
Quill	Thomas	2	Male	Son	R Catholic
Quill	Michael		Male	Son	R Catholic

(ii)Quille Mike (Mick) (son of Jeremiah/Darby), Dromada, moved to Glin town following his marriage on July 28^th 1857 to Brigid McCarthy who was the owner of a public house there. Mick did a ‘cliamhain isteach’. Witnesses for the marriage:  Jeremiah Woods & Mary Sullivan. Jeremiah was probably his brother who had moved to Tullyleague. Mick & Jeremiah were one of the first in the family to use the name Woods instead of Quille. Michael Woods is listed under vintners in Guy’s Directory of Munster 1886. There is no mention of Mick Woods in Glin village in the 1901 census, the only one listed being, the aforementioned William. (baker)

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Mick Quille’s application for pub license 1879.

(iii)Quille Woods Jeremiah (son of Darby/Jeremiah), Dromada was born in the year 1822. We’ll call him, Jeremiah (1) for research purposes. He had five brothers – John, Michael, William, Timothy & Denis and three sisters – Kate, Helen & Mary. Jeremiah moved from Athea to Tullyleague circa 1860/’65. On February 28^th 1865 at the Roman Catholic Church of Newtown Sandes, in the district of Ballylongford, Union of Listowel, Jermiah married Mary Windle born 1842, as per Murher Parish Records. Parents –Jeremiah Woods, Dromada, Athea and Mick Windle, Aughrim.  Fr.Con Sheehy P.P. officiated. Witnesses; John Stack & Michael Woods. Jeremiah Woods died on Dec 11th, 1906 aged 84 years, his daughter Nora Woods present at his death in Tullyleague.  Mary Windle Woods died a widow on Oct 7th, 1921 at Tullyleague, her son Jeremiah present at her death.  Family from that union as follows –

(1) Kate born March 13^th 1866, Kate must have died as a child as she had a sister Kate born 1871.

(2) Ellen Woods born March 16^th 1867, died March 21st 1890 aged 23 years, another daughter Ellen (Helena) born 1895.

(3)Jeremiah (2) born Dec 8^th 1868,  married Bridget Holly b1869. Family that I know of as follows –

i.Jeremiah Woods (3) born 1909 who died Jan 31^st 2000.

ii.Jack Woods born c1911. Jack, who was married to Nellie McMahon of Tullyleague lived at the cross near John Wallace. The present man there (Nov 2007) is Jack’s son Jerry Woods who is married to Anne Flynn, Knockanure. (Of Flynn’s Public House) Another son, Denis Woods is a member of An Garda Siochana stationed in Newcastle West. Two other son’s, Donal Woods lives in Tullyleague and Johnny Woods lives in Ballylongford..

iii.Mary Woods born c1911 who on Feb 26th 1935 at the age of 24 years, married Paddy Michael O’ Connor, Killeaney, son of Michael O’Connor, the witnesses being Jeremiah O’Connor and Mary Holly.

Jeremiah Woods (2) died Jan 10^th 1953. There was an occasion when Jeremiah got involved in an overheated argument in a public house in Glin. His cousin, my grandfather Paddy Langan happened to be having a drink in the same pub and on seeing that Jeremiah was loosing the battle had to come to his rescue. It was on that occasion Jeremiah broke into verse as follows -:  

‘’Langan grand I’ll shake your hand,

You were a friend to me,

You died to save that man so brave,

Ger Woods from Tullyleague.’’

John Woods, Ballydonoghue, grandson of Jeremiah was telling me that a man by the name of Jack Dore lived across the hill from Jeremiah in the townland of Ballygoughlin. Jack’s cattle had the habit of breaking of the farm and entering Jeremiah’s place. This Jack was also known to be a bit of a poet, anyway Jeremiah happened to meet up with Jack on a particular day that the cattle had broken out – say’s Jeremiah,

‘ Now must I leave my native land and give it to John Dore,

 It’s the land my fathers fought for a hundred years and more’.

Jack replied thus –

‘Jereen you need not leave your native land,

You need not leave your purple heather,

But keep your cattle beyond the hill,

And our fences will stay together’.

Jeremiah was having a few drinks in the village of Newtownsandes on a particular day, got into trouble and was arrested by the local Garda sergeant and detained in the barrack there. A friend of Jeremiah’s, William O’Brien from Ballyculhane happened to be in town the same day and had occasion to visit the said barracks. When Jeremiah heard the voice from within he broke into verse as follows –

‘William O’Brien long may you shine,

I heard your voice quite well,

Long may you reign in your campaign,

Outside my prison cell.’

The following is a poem that Jeremiah composed about a batch of wrenboys in 1894 of which he himself was a member. This poem was also given to me by John Woods.

Come all ye loyal  heros and listen to my song 

I’ll  sing for you a verse or two I wont detain you long 

I’ts all about the wrenboys  in the year of ’94 

We walked around the same old ground as we did in days of yore

The names of those I’ll mention and the truth I will pen down

We had men from Ballygoughlin and more from near Newtown

There was Hanrahan from Aughrim a leader in our  band

We had Maurice Flynn a fiddler likewise his brother John.

Tom Fada was our captain most gallant to be seen

He wore a Carolina hat and he was dressed in green

We had O’ Connor from the hill that tall and handsome man

And Ger Woods from Tullyleague the man who wrote the song.

 The first house that we went to  it was Kelly’s of renown

Likewise Stack and Cronin,  Ballygoughlin all around 

We went down to brave Buckley and to Mulvihill in style 

And across the field to that decent man Tagdh Brien.

We went down to Jamesie Ahern’s and back up to Moore ‘s 

To Lynch and Collins brave and grand who never shut their door 

Lynch did treat us decent and Collins he cleared the way

And we met no other decent man till we came to poor Mike Shea.

We next went to the Castle and our music we did play 

The Knight of Glin he been from home we were told to clear away

Our captain then advised his men the castle for to boo 

And to hell with orange landlords thank God there is now but few.

Now to conclude and finish we had a barrel of stout at Flynns

In the middle of the night we all did fight and in the morning we were friends

May our hearts be filled with glory and be ever cheered with pride 

For as long as I live I’ll hunt the wren for I am an airy boy.

Photo -Jeremiah Woods (2) 1868-1953.

In relation to the above poem – Kelly’s are still in Ballygoughlin,  John Moore lives where Stacks once lived, John Hanrahan lives where the Cronin’s lived.  Buckley’s land now in the ownership of Sean Healy, Mulvihill still in the same place. Tadgh O’ Brien and James Ahern lived in Ballyculhane as did Moore’s and Lynch and Collins.  Mike Shea lived where Pa Connor’s now lives,  Tom Fada Culhane there still in Tullyleague and Flynn’s ran a Sheeben in Ballygoughlin.  The Flynn’s were great musicans, the house is now owened by Brenden Mulvihill son of the renowned fiddler  Martin Mulvihill whose mother was Flynn,  so the music is in them. J.W.

Jermiah Woods (3) b 1909  married Elizabetz Galvin, Glenalappa. Elizabeth died 1975 aged 68. Jermiah and Elizabeth had the following family –

(i)Dermot Woods, Massachusetts, who married Breda Archbald and had a daughter Derina Woods.

(ii)Bill Woods who married Margaret Mulvihill and had the following family of 3 – Jerry Woods, Diane Woods and Michael Woods.

(iii)Bridie Woods.

(iv)Mary Woods.

(v)Margaret Woods.

(vi)Lily Woods who married Pat O’Donnell.

(vii)Michael Woods.

(viii)John Woods who operates a mechanical engineering service from Tullyleague, known as ‘Highfield House’ and is married to Kathleen Culhane, Ballyguiltenane. He lives with his wife and family at Ballydonohue, Tarbert, Co. Kerry.

(ix)Eileen Woods.

(x)Therese Woods who married James Kelly, Ballyguiltenane and had the following family – Maureen Kelly, John Kelly, Elizabeth Kelly and Geraldine Kelly. Photo of Jer Woods (3) taken October 1993 in down town Glin  in B.R.J. 1993 p20.

(4) Catherine (Kate) Woods born March 4^th 1871,  married  Daniel Hayes, Tullyglass on January,1894, at Glin church, the witnesses being John Wallace and Maggie Woods. Daniel was a son of Johnny Hayes who was a relative of the O’Longains (Langan’s, my people). Johnny’s grandmother was a daughter of Sean O’Longain (Langan), Glenagragra. (Already referred to under Langan/O’Longain blog).

(5) Margaret (Peg) Woods born July 18^th 1873,  emigrated to New York in 1895 and married Henry Windle(1), son of Michael Windle, Glenagragra in Manhattan, New York circa 1901. They had the following family – Anna Windle b1902 who married a man by the name of Sweeney, Henry Windle(2) b1903, Jeremiah Windle b1906 & Michael Windle b1908. Henry Windle(1) drowned at a family outing at Rockaway Beach, NY in 1921 and his widow Margaret remarried in 1926 to John Griffin born 1885 who was also from Glenagragra. John Griffin was a brother to Gerald Griffin, Glenagragra. John Griffin’s nephew, Michael Griffin pictured below had the honour of being named Suffolk County Aide to the Grand Marshall, Edward J. Malloy at the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade on 5^th Ave, New York in 2001. (See also blog Griffin’s of Glenagragra) Margaret Woods was a godparent to my grandfather Paddy Langan. (More on Windle/Griffin’s of Glenagragra further on)

Mike Griffin on right at the Griffin home in Glenagragra

with Paddy Faley, Glenbawn, Ballyhahill in 1985.

(6) Mary (Minnie) Woods born April 26^th 1877,   emigrated to New York in 1897 and married a Jeremiah Woods from Co. Cork. (No relation) They were both living at the same tenement building in New York and met as a result of getting each others mail. At the time of her death, Mary was living in New Jersey. They has the following family –

i.Elizabeth Woods,

ii.Mary Woods b1901 who married Jack Clancy and had a daughter Margaret Ruth Clancy who married Vincent Wagner,

iii.Margaret Woods b1903, emigrated to New Jersey and remained single in life.

iv.James Woods b1905, emigrated to New Jersey and married Cecilia Lee. They had one son James Woods who became the father of Kathleen Woods Kolodgy who was kind enough to forward me this information through the comments page of my blog.

v.Jeremiah Jnr. Woods b1910,

vi.John Woods b1918.

vii.Geraldine Woods born 1922-2002 who married Clark Persian Mead and had a son Michael Mead.

(7) Brigid Woods born July 18^th 1879,   married John M. Enright born circa 1865 son of Morgan Enright born circa 1838 a farmer from Tullyglass, Glin. The marriage took place on October 11th 1904 in Glin Church. Daniel Hayes and Johanna Woods witnessed the marriage. See Morgan Enright hereunder –

Morgan Enright  born  circa 1838.  Morgan   was a blacksmith who had his smithy on the old Tullyleague road close to what is known locally as the ‘limestone cross’.  Apparently, the old Tullyleague road went straight on in direction back then just above the said cross at the left-hand bend.  Farmers drawing limestone to their limekilns would drop off half their load at the cross before climbing the hill hence how it got the name ‘limestone cross’. This  Morgan Enright married   Kate Hegarty   in 1864   and   had a son  John Enright born Dec 4th 1864 and possibly  had more  children.
John Enright married twice – his first wife was   Brigid Woods as number (7) above.  They had the following  two children – Morgan Enright  born Sept 10th 1905   and  Patrick Enright   born March 17th 1907.  Brigid Woods died  1907  but we have no record of  her  death, it  could  have  been  at  childbirth.

Anyway their son Morgan Enright  married Brigid Bourke on July 5th 1931  in St Josephs Church  Limerick. Brigid was from Glin the  daughter of William Bourke a  Blacksmith. William was married twice, one of his wife’s was a girl of the ‘widow’ Culhane’s from Ballyguiltenane, Glin and the other wife was one of the Connell’s, blacksmith’s in Glin town. Morgan  worked as a Car  Driver  with Mick Adams  driving the  Mail Car Van.  They  had  several children  as follows –  Billy, Johnny and Morgan and seven daughters – Bridie, Maura, Nora, Anna, Eileen, Margaret and Johanna.  The  last  one in Glin was Johnny  Enright   known as Johnny Morgan  who  died Feb 12th 2012 . He lived in  Church St and  worked at  various  labouring  jobs  around Glin  including  grave  digging etc . His  funeral was a quiet affair and  the bereaved names  were not  mentioned in the  death  notice on R.i.P .ie . Billy went to England for a time but returned to Glin where he died almost 20 years ago. Morgan went to England and died there as did Maura. Anna-May married a man from Ballybunion and they are now living in Co. Offaly. Herself and her husband pay a visit to Ballybunion every year and Anna calls to John Barrett, publican in Glin, they are great friends since the time she was living in Glin. Margaret married a man by the name of McKnight and they live in Askeaton, Co. Limerick. Eileen is in England along with her sister Johanna (Josephine) who is the youngest of the family. As far as I know Nora died somewhere in England.

Their other son Patrick Enright married  Catherine (Kitty) McMahon   from Glenagragra Upper . She  was distantly  related to  him  through the Woods/Quill line as follows.  Brigid Woods married John McMahon, Glenagragra whose father was also called John. John and Brigid had 3 daughters in family –  May McMahon, Catherine (Kitty) McMahon (see next paragraph) & Nancy McMahon. May & Nancy got married on the same day in 1933. May married Paddy Hanrahan from Foynes. Her  sister  Nancy married her neighbour John  Dalton,  Glenagragra. John married in there. John & Nancy had two sons  John and Jimmy Dalton and two daughters Josie and Mary. John jnr fell victim to the polio outbreak of the 1950’s and went to his eternal reward March 25th 1991 at the age of 44yrs. Josie married Paddy Wilmott in Askeaton. Mary married to a Boyle in Co. Mayo. Jimmy is alive and well today in the home place. John Dalton snr. died in 1974, his wife Nancy died in 1981.

As stated above Patrick Enright  married, Catherine (Kitty) McMahon and they had  2 boys namely –   John Enright and Patrick Enright, I knew them both. Patrick was a member of the Garda and was a Sgt in the training centre in Templemore when I joined in 1972.  We used to draw turf down to John they lived at the east of Glin towards Cahara just off the Mail Road. This was. around the years 1969/1971. Mossie Langan and myself were into the motor bikes back then and i remember Mossie getting a BSA off John. 

John Enright’s  2nd  wife  was Margaret  Brandon  married on Jan 11th 1908, the daughter of Timmy Brandon a harness maker who  lived  in a cottage in Kilfergus near Dr. Barrett’s . Margaret  was in her late  thirties  or early forties  by then . They  had  3 children one of  whom  died in infancy, the  children that survived were Kate Enright  born 29 August 1909 and  Brigid Enright  born 11 Jan 1911.

(8) Nora (Hanna) Woods born June 21st 1882,  emigrated in 1908 and married Hugh McCabe in Manhattan, New York. Family as follows – Thomas McCabe b1915 & Catherine McCabe b1921 who married Danny Moore. Hugh was a native of Co. Galway. Nora died Oct 8^th, 1928.

(9) Johanna Woods born March 27th, 1885,  emigrated to New York in 1905 and married John Hartney born 1887 in Manhattan, New York on November 17^th1907. John was a native of Ballybunion, Co. Kerry. They had a tavern in New York. Family from that union as follows – Mary Hartney b1911 who married Harry Doherty and had the following family – Joanne Doherty, Edward Doherty who married Mary Ann Buck and Shawn Doherty who married Joan Slevin. Nell Hartney 1914-1915, Nell Hartney b1916 who married Angelo Proscia b1915 and had two daughter’s – Joan Proscia who married George E. Corde and had the following family – George Corde Jnr, Richard Corde, Daniel Corde, Gary Corde and Angela Corde. Annette Proscia who married Joseph Martin and had the following family – Eileen Martin, Christine Martin, Kevin Martin & Jeanne Martin. Michael Hartney b1918, Debbie Hartney and John Hartney b1924 Johanna died in the year 1946.

(10) John (Jack) Woods born May 10^th 1888, emigrated to New York in 1907. He returned to Ireland for a couple of years and returned in 1909 bringing his brother Denis with him. John (Jack) who was a member of the Chicago police force married Bridget O’Connor born June 25th, 1895-1964, Ballyguiltenane on Jan 21^st 1917. Issue from that union as follows –

1.Mary Agnes Woods b1917 who married Lawrence B.Kenniburg b1915-2002 and had a daughter FEMALE Kenniburg b19.. who married MALE Doczy b19.. and had the following family –

MALE Doczy b19.. who married FEMALE Wray b19..,

MALE Doczy b19.. who married FEMALE Resweber b19..,

MALE Doczy b19..

MALE Doczy b19.. who married FEMALE Pollock b19.. and had a daughter Doczy b20…

2.Rose Margaret Woods b1921-2003 who married Russell Bagley 1920-1974.

3.John Vincent Woods 1924-1961.

4.William Thomas Woods b1926 who married Jean Ruth Tucker 1931-1993 and had the following family-

MALE Woods b19.. who married FEMALE Reaugh b19.. and had the following family –

Woods b19.. and  Woods b19…

Stephen Thomas Woods b1951-1998 who married Jan Anderson.

FEMALE Woods b19…

MALE Woods b19.. who married FEMALE DeCastro b19…

FEMALE Woods b19.. who married MALE Maher b19.. (2^nd husband, her 1^st husband MALE Opachick b19).

FEMALE Woods b19.. who married MALE Schmidt b19.. and had the following family – FEMALE Schmidt b19.., FEMALE Schmidt b19.. and FEMALE Schmidt b19…

FEMALE Woods b19.. who married MALE Woelke and had two sons –  Woelke b19.. who married  and had a daughter  and son.

5.FEMALE Woods 1930-1931.

6.James Patrick Woods 1932-1990 who married FEMALE Lievesley and had a daughter  Woods.

John (Jack) Woods died in Chicago on February 6^th 1955, his wife Bridget (Bridie) died on June 12^th 1964 at the age of 69 in Tucson, Arizona where she was staying with her daughter Rose. The are both buried at the Holy Sepluchre Cemetery, Worth, Illinois. (See also O’Connor (Bridget) Bridie 1896-1974)

(It was  Kathleen Doczy who supplied me with her side of the Woods family)

(11) Denis Woods born July 15^th 1890, emigrated to New York in 1909 and died in Bellevue Hospital, Manhattan, New York on February 23^rd 1936. Denis was a longshoreman. (Dock worker)

(12) Ellie Woods born Jan 26^th 1895. Tullyleague, Glin, died January 26th 1966 in Glenagragra, Glin, age 71, the same date as when she was born. Ellen married  Patrick Geoghegan, b. February 23^rd 1871-1944, Turraree on February 17^th 1920 at Glin, the witnesses being Daniel Geoghegan and Margaret Hayes.

Nell Woods Geoghegan.

Family from that union as follows:

(i) Danny Geoghegan, b. May 22^nd 1922, Turraree. (died June 15^th 1942 at the age of 21 from polio).

(ii) Patrick (Patie) Geoghegan, b. February 14^th 1923, Turraree. Patrick remained single in life and lived in Turraree, Glin. Patie died October 21st 2016.  

(iii) Bridget Geoghegan, b. Sept 30^th 1925. Emigrated to Australia. She married Joe Atkinson, a native of Wexford and had three children – Michael, John and Bernadette Atkinson.

(iv) Mary Geoghegan, b. February 18^th 1929. Emigrated to the U.S. She married John Flynn a native of Tipperary and lives in Ansonia. They have three children – Eileen who married ? Riccie, Patricia who married Walter Damuck and Margaret Flynn who married ? Grenberg.

 

Pictured above – Eileen Geoghegan and her sister Mary with Mary Flynn middle.

(v) Kathleen Geoghegan, b. June 21^st 1931. Emigrated to Australia and married Mick Scanlon. They have two children – Thomas Scanlon and Eileen Scanlon.

(vi) Eileen Geoghegan, (pictured) b. October 11^th 1938. Emigrated to the U.S. She married Timothy Hanley, August 31^st 1963. Family from that union as follows – Maureen Hanley b. Jan 3^rd 19.. Doreen Hanley b. Jan 29^th 19.., married Michael Bicoy. Christine Hanley, b. July 18^th 19.. Timothy Hanley died in Florida on March 10^th 2002.

Tea in the meadow across from Crough creamery in Turraree in the 1050’s

From left – Danny Wallace, Eileen Geoghegan, Maire Geoghegan,

Han Reidy Geoghegan, Bridgie Scanlon Geoghegan,  & Jermiah Woods.

Jermiah from Ballyguiltenane.

Geoghegan Family also at the following –

https://georgelangandotcom.wordpress.com/

It seems that there were 3 Geoghegan brothers living in Turraree Upper –

(1) JOHN GEOGHEGAN

(2) THOMAS GEOGHEGAN.

(3) PATRICK GEOGHEGAN.

It is worthy to note here that a Rebecca Hamilton, Moygaddy, Maynooth in the County of Kildare may have been the agent for the lands of Turraree. In the case of the Faley farm it would seem that she owned that particular area as can be seen from the following – According to the Irish Land Commission Estates Commissioners, it would appear that Dan purchased another small farm in 1908. An agreement was made on the 29^th day of September 1908 between Rebecca Hamilton, Moygaddy, Maynooth in the County of Kildare, widow and Daniel Faley of Tooraree Upper for the sum of £67. The said tenant who had been residing held on and in occupation of same since 1893 at the annual rent of £3-7-6 payable under a fixed rent order dated June 16th 1891. Signed Daniel  x  Faley. Occupation, Farmer, in the presence of Thomas Ruddle, Turraree Upper.              X, Daniel’s mark.

Eily Mulcaire, too, passed away last week at the good old age of 93. Eily, from Turraree, was tenderly cared for by her nephew John Hayes and wife Geraldine in Glenbawn for the past 17 years. It was lovely that she died peacefully in her sleep. Sympathies to John and Geraldine and their children Michael and Marie; also to her other nieces and nephews in the Hayes and Flavin families.) Above taken from Knockdown News Jan 11th 2017 in the Athea Newsletter by Peg Faley Prendeville.

(1) John Geoghegan married Catherine Mulcaire m. 1 August 1853

It would appear that John was born circa 1824 going by his death certificate. He died on Aug 8th 1897 at Dromreask, Glin aged 73 years, his son Michael Geoghegan present at his death. His wife Catherine was still alive. Catherine died Nov 24th 1907 aged 72 years, her son John present at her death in Dromreask, Glin.  (George Langan)

I believe Catherine was the daughter of Stephen Mulcaire and his wife Peggy Cummane. The witnesses to Catherine and John’s marriage were Alicia Mulcaire and Honora McElligott.   (Anne Mayoh.)

Family of John Geoghegan and Catherine Mulcaire that we know of as follows –

Patrick Geoghegan  (son of John Geoghegan & Catherine Mulcaire) born either June or August 18th 1854, going by his marriage age he was born in 1851, the sponsors being – John Geoghegan and Mary Shine. Mary Shine was one of the Athea Shine’s (blacksmith’s) and was a relative of the Geoghegan’s. Mary was living at Geoghegan’s at the time. Allegedly she had some falling out with her family in Athea. Looking at Mary Shine’s death cert it states that she died on March 25th 1888, a spinster aged 48 years, occupation, dressmaker and servant, Mary Geoghegan present at her death in Turraree. It is of the belief that Patrick got evicted from Turraree, hence the reason we find him living in Glin.  At the age of 27 years, Patrick Geoghegan got married at Glin Church on Sept 25th 1878 to Honora Normoyle daughter of John Normoyle, Turraree, Glin – the witnesses being John Geoghegan & Catherine Kennelly. Patrick Geoghegan died April 14th 1902 at Glin aged 47 years, his son Patrick present at his death. The Normoyle’s lived next door to the Geoghegan’s. They were known as the ‘Pelleck’ Normoyle’s.(George Langan) 

( I hadn’t noticed the Kennelly’s being mentioned before but it reinforces the link to Mackessy’s!)  Anne Mayoh

Hanora (Nora) Normoyle Geoghegan died on May 6th 1936 at Church St. Glin a widow aged 80 years of age, her daughter Margaret (Maggie) Geoghegan present at her death. (George Langan)

1901 Census for Patrick Geoghegan, Church St, / Mary’s Lane, Glin as follows –

http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Limerick/Glin/Glin_Village/1505263/

1911 Census for same family as follows –

http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Limerick/Glin/Chapel_Street/633863/

A  breakdown of the census as follows -;

I wouldn’t pay that much attention to the Census returns, I just use them as a guide as there’s a contrasting differences with the  ages from that on the actual birth and death certs, especially with the 1911 census returns. Apparently it was something to do with qualification for the old age pension which came of being in the Irish republic in 1906. One had to be 70 years of age to qualify and proof of age was accepted if you were born before the night of the big wind of January 6th 1839 so it is of the belief that in order to qualify,  people added on to their age, especially in the 1911 returns. N.B.There could be a difference from anything up to four to seven or eight years of age on the return. (George Langan)

Family of Patrick Geoghegan & Hanora Normoyle as follows –

1. John Geoghegan (son of Patrick Geoghegan & Hanora Normoyle)  born Jan 8th 1879.  Glin burial record states he died at 17 days old.

2. Catherine Geoghegan (born Jan 21st 1880-1903), (daughter of Patrick Geoghegan & Hanora Normoyle) On 1901 Census.  Died on March 22nd 1903, her mother Hanora present at her death in Glin.

3. Patrick (Paddy) Geoghegan born June 15th 1882. (son of Patrick Geoghegan & Hanora Normoyle) Paddy who in 1910 was the first man in Glin to hold a driving license. He was employed as a driver to Major Kiggell, Cahara, Glin whose farm is now in the ownership of the Fitzgerald family. The license was issued to cover from the 1^st day of September 1914 until the 31^st August 1915. Patrick remained single in life. Patrick died on April 9th 1952 at Church St. Glin aged 66 years?, his sister Margaret present at his death.

4. Mary Geoghegan born Oct 9th 1883, died in the U.S. 1961.  (daughter of Patrick Geoghegan & Hanora Normoyle) Mary went to the US in 1906 to her aunt Mrs Johanna Barrett, 5428 Morgan Street, Chicago presumably nee Normile. Her brother John also went out to the same aunt. Mary married Felix Husfeldt in Chicago and they had a son Joseph, b.1919 who married in July 1946 to Violet Cerruti, who had a son Jerry in 1947. There were a few things I did hope to clarify-one being the date of marriage of Mary (b.9.10.1883 or perhaps christened then) daughter of Patrick and Hanora Normile, to Felix Husfeldt in Chicago, which I don’t have .  Ann Mayoh.

5. Johanna Geoghegan  born Aug 11th 1885-? (daughter of Patrick Geoghegan & Hanora Normoyle) died Nov 28th 1894 aged 8 years old, his mother Hanora present at his death in Glin.

6. John (Jack) Geoghegan born Sept 20th 1886 -?. (son of Patrick Geoghegan & Hanora Normoyle) On 1901 and 1911 Census. Went to US in 1911 to his aunt Mrs Johanna Barrett, 5428 Morgan Street, Chicago. John (Jack) was a renowned swimmer and life-saver in his adopted country.

John (Jack) Geoghegan, Church St., Glin  and his wife.

Photo taken in the U.S.A.

7.  Thomas Geoghegan (1889).  (son of Patrick Geoghegan & Hanora Normoyle) Family listed on 1901 and 1911 census. Tom was 6ft 6ins in height and was anchor-man on the Glin tug-of-war team.  On Nov 8th 1913 at Athea church, Thomas Geoghegan married Mary Flaherty from Dromreask, (Blaine) Glin, daughter of Timothy Flaherty the witnesses being John Flaherty, Dromreask and Mary Reidy, Glasha, Athea. Thomas’ age given as 25 years and Mary aged 24 years. (Mary Reidy, who was only 13 years of age at the time would later marry Bill Walshe, Tullyleague, Glin. She was the daughter of Nellie Reidy whose mother was Mary Higgins, Glasha.) Mary Flaherty Geoghegan died Sept 2nd 1922, her husband Thomas present at her death in Glin. Thomas died 1925 leaving 6 children orphaned one of whom was Mary Geoghegan born June 2nd 1915 and another was Michael Geoghegan who was the father of Patricia  Geoghegan George.  (see further on for more on the late Patricia Geoghegan George) Another one of the children would appear to be Patrick Geoghegan who was born on May 24th 1914 at Dromreask,  Johanna Flaherty present at the birth. . (Blaine is a local name and has been given on several birth, marriage and death certs.)

More on the Flaherty Family.

We have Timothy Flaherty born circa1867. On Feb 14th, 1889 at Athea church this Timothy Flaherty aged 22 years, a labourer, son of John Flaherty, Knockfinnisk, Athea, married Johanna King aged 22 years, daughter of labourer P.K. King, Glenagower, Athea, the witnesses being James Lynch and Hanora King. Timothy Flaherty and Johanna King had a family of 10 born alive, 7 of whom survived, listed hereunder –

Mary Flaherty born on Jan 6th, 1890 at Glenagower, Athea. (Spelled Glenagour on birth cert). Mary Flaherty married Thomas Geoghegan as at No 7 above.

Michael Flaherty born on April 9th, 1891 at Templeathea, Athea. A Michael Flaherty age 22 years, address given as Athea, died on June 13th, 1913 at Croughatoosane Hospital, Listowel from Morbus Cordis. Almost sure this is Michael, son of Timothy.

Catherine Flaherty born on July 19th, 1893 at Templeathea, Athea. On Feb 16th, 1915 at Glin church Catherine Flaherty married John Sheehy, a labourer from Ballyculhane, Glin, son of John Sheehy, the witnesses being Jeremiah Sheehy and Margaret Reidy.

John (Jack) Flaherty born on Oct 21st, 1896 at Dromada, Athea. On Jan 30th, 1932 at Athea church, John (Jack) Flaherty married Johanna (Jane) Mulvihill, daughter of Michael Mulvihill, Glasha, Athea, the witnesses being John Carroll and Ellie Mulvihill. Johanna (Jane) was an aunt to the late Paudie Mulvihill, (Undertaker) Glasha and to Michael (Mickey) Mulvihill who was married to Peg Lynch, Blaine. Johanna (Jane) Flaherty died on Nov 28th, 1985. I knew her well.

Patrick Flaherty born on Sept 25th, 1898 at Clounleharde, Athea. Died March 24th, 1902 from intestinal worms, 12 hours, no medical attendant……

James Flaherty born on June 22nd, 1901 at Dirreen, Athea. On Feb 7th, 1931 at Glin church, James Flaherty aged 30 years, married Mary O’Shaughnessy aged 22 years, from Flean, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick, daughter of John O’Shaughnessy farmer, the witnesses being Pat Mulvihill and Bridie O’Shaughnessy. James Flaherty’s father Timothy listed as being deceased. James and Mary’s son James Flaherty ran in the Dublin City Marathon in 1987.

Patrick Flaherty born on Aug 28th, 1905 at Dirreen, Athea. (2nd, Patrick to be born) On June 21st, 1927 at Ashford church, Co. Limerick, Patrick Flaherty married Elizabeth (Lizzie) Drew from Glenduff, Monagea, Co. Limerick, a housekeeper, daughter of Cornelius Drew, the witnesses being Nora Drew and James Flaherty. Their son Timothy Flaherty who was married to Anne Cardwell from Glenavy, Co. Antrim lived in the first cottage after the bend on the Blaine/Glin road.

Other family members of Patrick and Elizabeth included –

Hannie Flaherty.

Connie Flaherty who emigrated to England, came home and lived in a caravan on the bog road next to Paudie Mulvihill’s, Glasha.

Jack Flaherty emigrated to England,

Kitty Flaherty.

Nora Flaherty.

Mary Flaherty who married Sonny Moroney Monemohill, Ballyhahill, formerly of Templeathea, Athea. Mary died on Sunday Aug 18th, 2019, pre-deceased by her husband Sonny on Dec 1st, 2007 and also by her son Michael. They had another son and daughter in family.

Timothy Flaherty died on June 10th, 1982. Anna Cardwell Flaherty died on Sat March 22nd, 2014. Timothy and Anna had two sons and three daughters in family.

Johanna (Hannah) Flaherty born on Aug 11th, 1909 at Dirreen, Athea. On May 28th, 1935 at Glin church Johanna (Hannah) Flaherty, age given as 27 years, married Bill (Billeen) Mulvihill, Glasha, Athea, age given as 32 years, the witnesses being James Flaherty and Mary Sheehy. Billeen was a brother of Johanna (Jane) Mulvihill above. They had a brother Padden Mulvihill who was married to Nonie Brick, Coole, Athea, parents of the aforementioned Paudie & Mickey Mulvihill.

1901 Census for Flaherty’s.

Residents of a house 14 in Derreen (Kilmoylan, Limerick)

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
Flaherty	Timothy	33	Male	Head of Family	Roman Catholic
Flaherty nee King	Johanna	34	Female	Wife	Roman Catholic
Flaherty	Mary	11	Female	Daughter	Roman Catholic
Flaherty	Michael	10	Male	Son	Roman Catholic
Flaherty	Catherine	7	Female	Daughter	Roman Catholic
Flaherty	John	4	Male	Son	Roman Catholic
Flaherty	Patrick	2	Male	Son	Roman Catholic

1911 Census for same Flaherty family.

Residents of a house 21 in Dromreask (Kilfergus, Limerick)

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
Flaherty	Timothy	42	Male	Head of Family	Roman Catholic
Flaherty nee King	Johanna	45	Female	Wife	Roman Catholic
Flaherty	James	10	Male	Son	R Catholic
Flaherty	Patrick	6	Male	Son	R Catholic
Flaherty	Johanna	2	Female	Daughter	R Catholic

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8. Bernard Geoghegan born Nov 18th 1890, died 1939. (son of Patrick Geoghegan & Hanora Normoyle) On 1901 and 1911 census

9. Margaret (Maggie) Geoghegan born Aug 16th 1892-1972. (daughter of Patrick Geoghegan & Hanora Normoyle) On 1901 census living at home and in 1911 census living and working in Castlematrix, Rathkeale

10. Stephen Geoghegan born Sept 14th 1893-?. (son of Patrick Geoghegan & Hanora Normoyle) – Died Oct 28th 1893, fourteen days old, his mother Hanora present at his death in Glin.

11. Alice Geoghegan born Nov 16th 1894, died 17 Jan 1962.  (daughter of Patrick Geoghegan & Hanora Normoyle) Alice married Dan Clifford – 2 daughters Catherine and Alice Clifford, Alice who married Dan Hanrahan and lived in Moyvane. It is of the belief that some of their descendants may still live in the area.  Listed on 1901 and 1911 Census.

12. Roseanne Geoghegan born (Sept 4th 1897, died Aug 1976 (daughter of Patrick Geoghegan & Hanora Normoyle) Listed on 1901 and 1911, married Michael Fitzgerald of Glin.

13. Michael (Mick) Geoghegan born June 16th 1899- 1930 (son of Patrick Geoghegan & Hanora Normoyle) Listed on 1901 and 1911 census. (lived in Glin).

(Mike Connolly/Anne Mayoh/ George Langan)

MORE ON 13 MICHAEL (MICK) GEOGHEGAN 1899-1930.

(By Patricia Geoghegan George R.I.P. & George Langan)

On September 25^th 1917 Mick travelled to Limerick City to the recruiting office and enlisted in the Prince of Wales Leinster Regiment (The Royal Canadians) for the duration of the war. He underwent his training at Birr in Co. Offaly and was posted to the Machine Gun Corps in Glencorse, Scotland.  In the month of March 1918 he joined the 2^nd battalion and was posted to France.  In 1918 the German offensive had hit the Western Front and somewhere along the line Mick, who was deployed as a sniper marksman went missing and was found to be a prisoner of war in Limburg 21/27^th March 1918. Following the armistice of November 1918, Mick was released and discharged from the army in February 1919. Not having his full of army life and with the fighting spirit still hot in his blood he re-enlisted almost immediately at Portsmouth in the south of England and was posted to India landing in Bombay November 21^st 1919. He returned from India in April 1922. In July that same year the Leinsters were disbanded and soon after Mick returned to Ireland to join the offensive against the Black and Tans. He was arrested by the said Tans in Newcastle West on one occasion and narrowly escaped death at Blaine-bridge on another when three Crossley Tenders drove down the Glin to Athea road passing by the spot where Mick and his comrades were billeted for the night. Was it not for the sentries whistle (who more likely than not was my next door neighbour Jack Griffin, Glenagragra, Glin they would all be massacred. It is of the belief that Jack Griffin was the designated whistle man during fight against the Tan’s. (Jack Griffin’s sister Peg was married to O’Connell, Glensharrold.)

My great grandfather Tom Langan of Glenagragra, Glin also joined the British Army but at an earlier time. Tom was wounded whilst fighting with the 1^st Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers during the Battle of Tel-El-Kebir, Egypt, September 1882. On June 8^th 1883, he had the honour of being presented with The Bronze Star for his heroics in the said campaign. Following his wounding, Tom, along with many of his fellow injured colleagues, all returned to Aldershot in Surrey.  (Tom’s mother in law was Margaret Mackessy a sister to Mary Mackessy, Patrick Geoghegan’s wife) Tom Langan was born in Kilcolman, later moved to Creagh St. Glin before settling in Glashapullagh, Athea, Co. Limerick. Although his address is referred to as Glenagragra through all these writings it’s actually Glashapullagh as the house is situated inside the Glasha river which is the bounds between the parishes of Glin and Athea.

 Mick Geoghegan’s name was widely known around Glin not alone for his exploits in ww1 campaign but also for becoming the first man to swim the river Shannon from Glin across to Clare, the initial swim taking place circa 1924-25. He was a great swimmer and he loved the water swimming back and forth unaccompanied on several occasions. His safe arrival at Labasheeda would be marked by the lighting of a fire on the Co. Clare coast. His mother was always concerned that something sinister might happen and would advise him to be very careful in the water. Mick used to say ‘have no fear mother, when I get tired I can float for hours’ On Sunday September 7^th 1930 Mick took the notion to swim across, this time he failed to return. His brothers Patrick (Paddy), Bernard (Bernie) and nephew Mick spent days walking the shore and the strand looking for what they now knew would be a body. Their friend Tommy Costello who had a motor-boat at the time drove up and down the Shannon day after day for a solid two weeks hoping to catch a sighting of Mick. It was about that time that a small boat sailing down the river spotted the body floating on the water. Tommy Costello was alerted and he towed the body into Glin pier. The body was placed in Neddy Dillane’s common car and transported to Glin Courthouse where it lay overnight pending the arrival of the coroner the next day. Mick Geoghegan was buried in the Chapel yard in Glin.

 (Researched from two articles (1) B.R.J. (Ballyguiltenane Rural Journal) 2007 p70 by Patricia Geoghegan George niece of the said Mick Geoghegan & (2) B.R.J. 1982 p82 by Patrick Fitzgerald, Cahara, Glin)

 

 

2.  Thomas Geoghegan (Pictured)

2.  Thomas Geoghegan  (son of John Geoghegan & Catherine Mulcaire) b24 4 1856) Sponsor Margaret Shine. Thomas  married Johanna Hayes from Mohernagh, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick.

https://www.townlands.ie/limerick/shanid/kilmoylan/mohernagh/mohernagh/

http://www.tribalpages.com/tribe/familytree?uid=colboryan&surname=MULCAIR

Pakie Flavin’s wife Mary whose Hayes herself is a direct cousin. My great grandmother Hayes was born and reared in Mary’s original home place where her brother John Hayes lives now. Thomas got married in 1884 in NZ to Johanna Hayes (Pictured hereunder) (Jacqui Geoghegan Mangan)

Johanna Hayes Geoghegan b 1863.

2.  Thomas Geoghegan, (contd)  (son of John Geoghegan & Catherine Mulcaire) b24 4 1856) Sponsor Margaret Shine and died on May 12th 1935 a widower at Grouselodge, Kilcolman his son Stephen Geoghegan present at his death. Thomas had emigrated to New Zealand sometime circa 1882/’83 and got married there on Oct 28th 1884 to Johanna Hayes b.1863. daughter of Thomas Hayes, Grouselodge, Kilcolman, Co. Limerick.  The  date that Thomas emigrated to New Zealand is a little inconclusive.  Anne Mayoh, when in New Zealand some years ago couldn’t find the date of Thomas’ arrival there but she did find in the Archives, an entry in a book ‘Intentions to Marry’ a certificate dated 7 October 1884, No 231, was issued listing Thomas Geoghegan, bachelor, Labourer, aged 25 (?28) of Tawa Flat (a district just out of Wellington city)  who had been resident there 18 months was to marry at St Mary of The Angels Church, Wellington signed by Rev P Kerrigan  His intended was Johanna Hayes, spinster, aged 22 of Wellington who had lived there 2 months. That was interesting as the only documentation on a Johanna Hayes of Limerick that Anne found was a Johanna, a dairymaid and her sister Catherine Hayes, found in the passenger records of the SS Doric, arrived  in Wellington on 17th October 1884 after departing England on 30 August, docking in Hobart on 12 October before making its final crossing to Wellington. So it looks as if Johanna went out to marry Thomas which she did on 28 October 1884, just 11 days after her arrival and 21 days after their ‘Intention to Marry ‘was posted. Perhaps then they considered the two months since Johanna left Ireland/ England equivalent to time (2 months) in NZ.  Children as follows –

1.Katherine (Kate) Geoghegan (b1886) allegedly born on board the boat home from New Zealand, it may be the case the boat was still in New Zealand water’s hence the reason her birth is registered in New Zealand. Kate who was a nurse, nursed in World War Two in UK and then returned to work at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin. On Oct 15th, 1919 at the church of St. Patrick, Limerick city, Kate married Patrick McNamara from Clarecastle, Co. Clare, a surveyor, son of Michael McNamara, profession given as car owner, the witnesses being – Michael Murphy & Alice Geoghegan. Kate’s father, Thomas Geoghegan’s profession given as shopkeeper.  George Langan & (Jacqueline Geoghegan Mangan) 

Katherine (Kate) Geoghegan (b.1886)

2.Mary Geoghegan,  born April 5th 1887. On the birth cert of Mary Geoghegan it states – born at Clounleharde on April 5th 1887, daughter of  Johanna Geoghegan (formerly Hayes), Clounleharde and Thomas Geoghegan, Wellington, New Zealand, Thomas’ occupation given as a contractor. From this information we know that Thomas had returned to Ireland at least on one occasion and may not have returned to Ireland permanently until circa 1890. On Feb 27th, 1906 at Kilcolman church, Mary Geoghegan, aged 19 years, got married to Thomas Culhane, aged 22 years from Grouselodge, Shanagolden, son of William Culhane, deceased, the witnesses being – Daniel Keane & Hannie Madigan. It is of the belief that Thomas was a descendant of Thomas F. Culhane (Thomas F. who emigrated to Melbourne, Australia was a noted scholar, also known as Launey Culhane, formerly of Ballyguiltenane, Glin, Co. Limerick). They had a son William Culhane born on Jan 22nd 1907 and a daughter Mary Culhane born on Aug 8th 1910 at Kilcolman, Ardagh.

1911 Census for Culhane’s, house 2 Kilcolman, Dunmoylan East.

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
Culhane	Thomas	27	Male	Head of Family	Roman Catholic
Culhane, Nee Geoghegan	Mary	24	Female	Wife	Roman Catholic
Culhane	William	4	Male	Son	Roman Catholic
Culhane	Mary		Female	Daughter	Roman Catholic
Riordan	Hannie	25	Female	Visitor	Roman Catholic
Madigan	Norah	29	Female	Servant	Roman Catholic

3.Margaret Geoghegan born Jan 16th 1892, became a nun died in US, On 1901 Census living in Dunmoylan East. Margaret along with her sister Josephine Geoghegan  emigrated to San Antonio Texas and never returned. They died young one at 42 and the other at 24 Margaret apparently was a gifted music teacher and her photo was hanging in the convent up to few years ago according to Sr Hilda Mangan, Glensharrold.  Hilda died a number of years ago in Texas. (Jacqueline Geoghegan Mangan ,2017)

Hilda was an aunt to Jacqui’s husband Denis Mangan. Hilda also had a sister Bridie Mangan who was married to Kiely from Glensharrold.

Margaret & Josephine Geoghegan.

4.Steven and 5.Ellen (Ciss) Geoghegan, twins, born Oct 28th 1893.   Both listed on 1901 and 1911 census.

6.Michael Geoghegan born on Jan 28th 1895. On 1901 and 1911 census. (his son Dr. Mike pictured hereunder)

Photo shows – Dr. Mike Geoghegan with Margaret Ahern wife of Thomas Geoghegan below. Photo taken outside Geoghegan’s cottage in Glensharrold. The cottage is located at the cross opposite Sean Dora O’Connor’s farmyard. It was originally the home of Joe Ahern, father of Margaret who was married to Thomas Geoghegan as mentioned below. Joe Ahern was married to Bridget O’Connell.

Doctor Mike Geoghegan, pictured son of Michael Geoghegan above. Mike is a retired orthopedic specialist in Michigan USA and keeps in regular contact. His brother Tom Geoghegan was also a heart surgeon and was one of the surgeons involved in performing the first heart transplant in the U.S.A..  (Jacqueline Geoghegan Mangan)

7.Josephine (Josie) Geoghegan, born June 17th 1896, who along with her sister Margaret became a nun and died in US.  In the 1911 census Josie was at a Convent Boarding School in Ballingarry Lower, Callan, Co.Tipperary.

8.Alice Geoghegan, born Oct 20th 1897, Listed on 1901 and 1911 census. Alice married John O’Connor from Ballinloughane, Carrickerry. John died Sept 1975 and is interred in Calvary cemetery, Newcastle West.  Alice and John had one daughter Bridie O’Connor who is married to Eugene O’Connor from Rooskagh East, Carrickerry.  Eugene and Bridie now live at Ardagh Rd., Newcastle West. Family from that union as follows –

i.Pat O’Connor.

ii.Gerard O’Connor.

iii.Michael O’Connor.

iv.Denis O’Connor.

v.Alice O’Connor.

vi.John O’Connor. John is married to Noreen O’Connor (no relation) and they live with their family Sinead, Sean and Ciaran at Coolnalaught, Listowel, Co. Kerry (Sept 24th 2019). John is an avid listener to my sat night radio show on http://www.corkmusicstation.com out on air from 8pm-1am.

9.John Geoghegan, born March 9th1900 at Grouselodge, Kilcolman. Listed on 1901 and 1911 census.

10.Thomas Geoghegan born April 20th 1902 at Kilcolman, Ardagh, Co. Limerick.Thomas Geoghegan, born 1901.

Mike Connolly says that on the 1901 and 1911 Census  the above were living in Boughilbo , Dunmoylan East, Limerick and the 1911 Census records  there were 10 children born alive with 10 still living of which 6 were living at home in 1911  and they had been married 26 years.

Thomas Geoghegan, born 1901.

Thomas Geoghegan was the youngest of the family. He married Margaret Ahern Glensharrold her father was Joe Ahern and her mother was Bridget O’Connell who was a sister of Master John O’Connell who was the headmaster at Carrigkerry National School, they were parents to the late Eithne Strong (nee O’Connell) (Jacqueline Geoghegan Mangan,) Info supplied in 2017. 

Family of Thomas Geoghegan and Margaret Ahern as follows –

Sean Geoghegan R.I.P. lived in the U.K.

Joe Geoghegan R.I.P. lived in the U.K.

Thomas Geoghegan R.I.P. lived in the U.K.

Mary Geoghegan R.I.P.

Joan Geoghegan who is a nun in Dublin.

Mike Geoghegan who lives in Dundalk.

Anthony Geoghegan who lives in Killenaule, Co. Tipperary homeplace of his wife whose name is Teresa Kelly. Her mother was Spencer first cousin to the late George Spencer, father to Jamie Spencer the jockey who lives in UK . My sincere thanks to Jacqueline Geoghegan Mangan daughter of Anthony and Teresa for this information, Jacqui has a sister who lives in Tipperary who has one daughter Anna and a brother Martin Geoghegan who lives in Ardagh and who is married to Jackie Kelly from Killoughteen, Newcastle West. They have two daughters Saoirse and Orlaith. Jacqui Geoghegan Mangan is married to Denis Mangan, Glensharrold who is a retired member of An Garda Siochana. (Information supplied in 2017)

Jacqueline Geoghegan Mangan 2022.

For more on the Griffin’s and Geoghegan’s of Glensharrold see https://georgelangandotcom2.wordpress.com/2013/07/14/griffin-family-glenagragra-co-limerick-by-george-langan/

More on Eithne Strong –

Eithne was born in Glensharrold, Co. Limerick to school teachers, John and Kathleen (Lennon) O’Connell. She went to the Irish speaking school Scoil Muiris in Ennis. Eithne moved to Dublin but was not able to afford college at the time. She worked in the Civil Service for a year. While in Dublin she met her husband psychoanalyst Rubert Strong who was twelve years her senior.. Though against the wishes of her family they got married there on Nov 12th 1943. years her senior. Eithne founded a small poetry press there known as Runa Press. They had nine children the last of whom was mentally handicapped. 

More on Thomas Geoghegan and Johanna Hayes 

As already stated Johanna Hayes was from Mohernagh Ballyhahill, she married Thomas Geoghegan who was from Dromreask, Glin, (known locally as the Brown Jack Geoghegans). Their little farm was located approximately one mile from where I was born. Johanna & Thomas married and emigrated to Wellington New Zealand,  Jacqueline Geoghegan Mangan was telling me that sometime after returning to Co.. Limerick they bought the pub/shop in Kilcolman (Now Purcells)  and later bought a farm and house in Grouselodge where Johanna and Thomas resided till their deaths. The shop /pub was sold to Reidys a few years before Johanna Hayes-Geoghegan died. Johanna ran the shop while Thomas ran the farm in Grouselodge. Apparently most of their children were educated at home by a home tutor in Grouselodge.  Jacqui’s second cousin Joanna (Geoghegan-O’Brien) lives in that house in Grouselodge now.  Marie Reidy (daughter of the original Reidy owner who bought the shop in Kilcolman from Thomas and Johanna married a Dick Purcell from Newcastle West and their family own the shop in Kilcolman which is now closed.

During his time in New Zealand Thomas worked on the railways for a family of the Danagher’s  and was lucky to escape with his life following an explosion on one of the sites. The Danagher’s had emigrated from Shanagolden. Full account on a New Zealand newspaper article hereunder –

“Extract from Papers Past, National Library of New Zealand”

The Grey River Argus Newspaper Nov 12th 1887. 

The men were working in the building of a railway line between Wanganui and Ekatahuna when the accident happened.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT AT MANGAMAHOE.

WAIRARAPA DAILY TIMES, VOLUME IX, ISSUE 27478, 12 NOVEMBER 1887

TELEGRAPHIC.

WAIRARAPA DAILY TIMES, VOLUME IX, ISSUE 2786, 30 DECEMBER 1887

Some of Thomas’ descendants recalled it was reported that he always wore a beard to cover scarring to his face. This fits with the newspaper account above and with his photograph which I have inserted earlier. Don’t know if Thomas was still in New Zealand for the opening of railway that he worked on.

OPENING OF THE RAILWAY TO EKETAHUNA.

WAIRARAPA DAILY TIMES, VOLUME X, ISSUE 3175, 9 APRIL 1889

The above is just a synopsis… 

The Celebration Committee.

WAIRARAPA DAILY TIMES, VOLUME X, ISSUE 3176, 10 APRIL 1889

Anne Mayoh came across an article about the family of Denis Patrick Danaher of Doonskerdeen, Shanagolden, Co. Limerick who came to Australia in 1854. One of his sons was Martin who married Margaret Barry of Ballynash, Foynes in Auckland NZ about 1867. Martin became a railway contractor, building most of the North Island’s railways, then moved back to Australia, continuing to get rail contracts in NSW, Victoria and Queensland.  Martin died in Sydney in 1906 leaving a sizeable estate to his family.

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3. Margaret Geoghegan (Daughter of John Geoghegan & Catherine Mulcaire)  b21 4 1859) m.23 2 1893 to  Michael Wallace,  Dromreask, Glin, aged 41 years, born 1852, son of John Wallace, Tullyleague, Glin (Michael’s 2nd marriage) the witnesses being Michael Culhane and Mary Geoghegan. Margaret’s age given as 32 years on marriage cert – children from that union as follows –

(1)Patrick Wallace

(2)Brian Wallace

(3)Catherine (Katie) Wallace.

(4) Michael Wallace

(5) Thomas Wallace.

None of the Wallace family married. I knew Brian, Katie and Tom as I saved hay there in the 1960’s with my grandfather Paddy Langan and some years afterwards I mowed rushes with a tractor and mowing bar there in the days when I was a vital cog in the well-oiled machine of my father’s  agricultural contracting business. Donie Wallace, Tullyleague nephew, son of Daniel Wallace inherited the farm and subsequently sold it on to the Forestry Dept. The entire farm is now under plantation.

Margaret Geoghegan was Michael Wallace’s second wife he having previously being married to Kitty (Kate) O’Shea on Feb 19th 1878 at Glin Church the witnesses for that wedding being Johanna Windle and Daniel Culhane. Michael’s father was John Wallace and Kitty’s father was David Shea.  Kitty died March 1st 1890 from influenza aged 35 years, a week after giving birth to a son David. Michael who was 23 years of age and from Tullyleague, Glin married into the O’Shea farm in Dromreask.

Family from Michael Wallace and Kitty (Kate) O’Shea as follows –

Jack Wallace.

Mary Wallace.

Johanna Wallace.

Ellen Wallace. 

David Wallace. Born Feb 1890 and died March 3rd 1890 aged 9 days, his father Michael present at death.

1901 Census for Wallace family, Dromreask as follows –

 Surname    Forename   Age   Sex    Relation to head  Religion

Wallace      Michael      52      Male Head of Family   Roman Catholic

Wallace      Margaret  Geoghegan  40      Female        Wife  Roman Catholic

1^st marriage children.

Wallace      Ellen 17      Female        Daughter    Roman Catholic

Wallace      John 14      Male Son   Roman Catholic

Wallace      Johanna 12            Female Daughter                      Roman  C

2^nd marriage children.

Wallace      Patrick       5        Male Son   Roman Catholic

Wallace      Brien 4        Male Son   Roman Catholic

Wallace      Michael      2        MaleSon   Roman Catholic

Wallace      Catherine   1        Female        Daughter    Roman Catholic

 1911 Census for same family as follows –

 Surname    Forename   Age   Sex    Relation to head  Religion

Wallace      Michael      61      Male Head of Family   Roman Catholic

Wallace      Margaret Geoghegan   50      Female        Wife  Roman Catholic

1st marriage children.

Wallace      John 23    Male Son   Roman Catholic

2^nd marriage children

Wallace      Patrick       16      Male Son   Roman Catholic

Wallace      Brian          15      Male Son   Roman Catholic

Wallace      Catherine   12      Female        Daughter    Roman Catholic

Wallace      Thomas      10      Male Son   Roman Catholic

Wallace      Michael      14      Male Son   Roman Catholic

Kitty O’Sheahad a sister Margaret O’Shea who was married to John McInerney, Ballyguiltenane. They had a daughter Liz McInerney who married Jack Wallace, Tullyleague son of Johnny Wallace, Tullyleague and Margaret Costelloe, Turraree, m circa 1900.  Family from Jack Wallace and Liz McInerney (six)  as follows –

 (i)Ellen Wallace Lynam, Dublin.

(ii)Johnny Wallace.

(ii) Johnny lived at Tullyleague , (a noted step-dancer) married Eileen Brassil, Tarmons Hill, Tarbert, Co. Kerry daughter of Paddy Brassil, Tarmons Hill and Julia Enright, Killeaney Beg, Glin. Johnny and Eellen had the following family –

Sean Wallace, Dublin.

Ellen Wallace Morley, Claremorris, Co. Mayo.

Joan Wallace Cassidy, Moyne, Co.Longford.

Margaret Wallace Cuddy, Claregalway, Co. Galway.

Lilly Wallace Dillon, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway.

Mary Wallace Rooney, New York.

 (iii)Josie Wallace Fleming, Dublin.

(iv)Lily Wallace Heapy.

(v)Mary Wallace Hartnett.

(vi)Margaret Wallace Lynskey, U.S.A.

More on Liz McInerney.

 Liz McInerney had a brother Dave McInerney who had three sons that I know of – Dave McInerney, Ballinamadough, Johnny McInerney, Ballyguiltenane & Paddy McInerney. South Mall, Glin town. Paddy McInerney married my aunt Maureen Langan, daughter of Paddy Langan & Babe Fitzpatrick,Glenagragra and had one daughter Maurie McInerney.

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 4   John Geoghegan (Son of John Geoghegan & Catherine Mulcaire)      b 25 1 1862 d 1946 d.n.m. – Sponsors – John & Mary Geoghegan.

John spent much of his youth in Minnesota U.S.A. He came home and worked the  small family farm in Dromreask. This farm was located almost directly opposite where Pat Enright and his wife Mary Lynch, (daughter of James Lynch, Glashapullagh)   had their humble abode. John was noted for his wit and alertness and on an occasion defended himself in a court of law. He was so supreme in this field that the opposing solicitor had to give in to John’s superlative abilities, as he wrapped up the case amid roars of laughter from within the courtroom.  It was the norm back in those days that if one happened to be caught out in the open during a thunderstorm they would seek shelter in the nearest house available to them. There was a story told of how somebody said to John that they heard that his sister Katie was going into Costelloe’s place, as in marriage. Says John, ‘Katie wouldn’t go into Costelloe’s from a clap of thunder’.  Costelloe’s farm was situated just a few fields away from John Geoghegan’s and I suppose rumour had it that one of the Costelloe’s had their eye on Katie. John Geoghegan died on March 1st 1946 at Monemohill, Ballyhahill aged 84 years, his sister  Mary Kelly present at his death.

Following the death of John the farm was put up for auction and was purchased by Paddy ‘Caipin’ Wallace from Dromreask, son of Tom Wallace and Norah Wallace. As far as I know all the Wallace families in Tullyleague, Dromreask, Ballyguiltenane and so on are related to one another, there being around eight brothers in the original family away back, hence the reason for so many nicknames on the said families.

Following the purchase of the Geoghegan farm it is of the belief that those two Wallace families never spoke to one another thereafter. Allegedly rumour had it that the Margaret Geoghegan Wallace’s were of the opinion that the farm should have gone to them.

1901 Census for Paddy ‘caipin’ Wallace  as follows –

 Surname    Forename   Age   Sex    Relation to head  Religion

Wallace      Thomas      35      Male Head of Family   R C

Wallace      Norah Wallace    32      Female        Wife  R C

Wallace      Patrick ‘caipin’    3        Male Son   R C

Wallace      Catherine   2        Female        Daughter    R C

Wallace      Ellen           Female        Daughter    R C

Wallace      Patrick       70      Male Father        R C

Wallace      Julia  24      Female        Sister R C

Thomas Wallace was a stonemason by trade. His wife Norah was also called Wallace. Norah came from down in Lower Tullyleague. The aforementioned Johnny Wallace , Tullyleague (step-dancer) got Norah’s home place

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 1901 Census for the Dromreask Geoghegan family as follows –

Surname    Forename   Age   Sex    Relation to head  Religion

Geoghegan  Catherine    64      Female        Head of Family    Catholic Religion

Geoghegan  John  32      Male  Son   Catholic Religion

Geoghegan  Mike  28      Male  Son   Catholic Religion

Geoghegan  Catherine (Kate)  22      Female        Daughter     Catholic Religion

1911 Census for same family as follows –.

Surname    Forename   Age   Sex    Relation to head  Religion

Geoghegan  John  46      Male  Head of Family    Roman Catholic

Geoghegan  Kate  36      Female        SisterRoman Catholic

5   Bryan Geoghegan (son of John Geoghegan & Catherine Mulcaire)  b22 9 1865 DNM Sponsors – Catherine Geoghegan. Bryan died Nov 12th 1891 aged 26 years, his father John present at  his death in Ballyguiltenane. Sometimes Ballyguiltenane was given instead of Dromreask, the two townlands situated side by side.

6   Michael Geoghegan ( Son of John Geoghegan & Catherine Mulcaire) b18 4 1868) DNM. Sponsors -Thomas Geoghegan & Bridget Hunt. Michael died Dec 21st 1902 from continued fever, his brother John present at his death in Dromreask.

7    Mary Geoghegan (Daughter of John Geoghegan & Catherine Mulcaire)  born Feb 25th 1871 at Dromreask, Glin.  Sponsors – Patrick Geoghegan & Margaret Connell. Mary got married on Feb 14th 1899 to  John Kelly of Monemohill, son of John Kelly, the witnesses being Thomas Lane and Catherine Geoghegan. Children from that union as follows –

Denis Kelly born Feb 20th 1900 at Mohernagh.

Michael Kelly born Aug 10th 1901 at Mohernagh, Ballyhahill..

John Kelly born Nov 8th 1902 at Mohernagh.

Mary Kelly born Dec 11th 1903 at Mohernagh. (mother of Anne Mayoh,)

Margaret Kelly born 1908.

Mary Geoghegan Kelly died a widow, aged 77 years, at Clounties, Shanagolden on Nov 25th, 1948, her son Denis Kelly from Clounties present at her death..

8   Catherine Geoghegan (Daughter of John Geoghegan & Catherine Mulcaire) born May 18th 1875 at Dromreask, Glin. Katie remained single in life. She died at Dromreask on April 11th 1940 aged 65 years, occupation given as a farmer, her brother John present at her death.

(2)Thomas Geoghegan  (1807 – 1873) 

THOMAS GEOGHEGAN. (1807 – 1873) Thomas married twice, firstly on 16th Feb 1847  to Ellen O’Connor  and secondly to Bridget Hunt on Feb 24th 1857.

Thomas Geoghegan and  Ellen (Helenam) Conners/O’Connor were married  on 16th Feb 1847 at Kilcolman Church had the following family –

1  Ellen  Geoghegan was born on 7 May 1852, Sponsors Patrick & Maria Geoghegan.  probably died young as there is a second Ellen

2  Mary Geoghegan. –  There was a Mary, aged 62, visiting Ellen Carroll at Ballyguiltenane, who had a grand daughter, Mary Hunt aged 7. That Mary was single. so I can’t throw any light on that one. (Ann Mayoh) 

3  Catherine Geoghegan born circa 1850 –    Catherine married Peter McGrath on 16 .05.1873. I have the marriage cert of Catherine Geoghegan, farmer’s daughter and Peter McGrath farmer’s son of Glin, May 16th 1873 the witnesses being – Philip McGrath and Mary Geoghegan. Parents – Thomas Geoghegan and Patrick McGrath. (George Langan)  Ann Mayoh is wondering if a Patrick Geoghegan who died in 1873 aged 20 could be a son of Thomas – he doesn’t seem to fit anywhere else and that would give another family in which the first son was Patrick.    Anne also says – ‘If the death registered in 1890 is Catherine’s- I know it is a long shot! (The transcript of marriages I have has a degree sign with 2 for Patrick and Mary Mackessy, a 3 for the marriage of Thomas and Bridget Hunt ( their witnesses were Timothy Hunt and Joanna Geoghegan) and a 3 with the same sign for Peter McGrath which would indicate the degree of relationship and in that case  Peter and Catherine were third cousins’. 

My thanks to the following – Anne Mayoh, Australia. Mike Connolly, London and Mike Dunleavy, Canada who helped in researching the following.

Thomas Geoghegan and second wife was Bridget Hunt  b 1829  married on Feb 24th 1857 died on Jan 1st 1907 aged 78 years, her daughter Ellen present at her death in Turraree. (1901 census living with her son Thomas and his wife Mary Lynch in Upper Tooraree)

4 John Geoghegan (23 9 1859  sponsors Timothy and Anne Hunt. I do have the civil record which shows him dying on 14-12-1880, aged 21 with the informant “Kate Magrath” of Glin. although not identified as his half sister, but I can’t find any record of that at the moment.  Ann Mayoh 

5 Johanna Geoghegan  born 19 4 1862  from the church records transcript. Sponsors – Pat Geoghegan & Mary Shine.

6  Anne Geoghegan b(25 9 1864) Ann Mayoh  believes Anne may  have gone to the US and there married a John Clarke in Manhattan on 15.5.1895 according to an entry on line, possibly Ancestry.

7 Thomas Geoghegan born Feb 12th 1867  Sponsor, Ellen Hunt. Thomas died Aug 25th 1921 his son Thomas present at his death in Turraree. Thomas married Mary Lynch from Templeathea, Athea.  (1901 and 1911 living in Upper Tooraree) – Children as follows –

Thomas Geoghegan born April 4th 1901.

Mary Anne Geoghegan born Sept 11th 1904.

Bridget Geoghegan – born July 21st 1906..

8  Bridget Geoghegan b( 19 1 1871) Sponsors – Patrick & Bridget Geoghegan. – died in 1880 age 9

9  Ellen Geoghegan b( 1 3 1874) – Sponsors – Patrick & Bridget Geoghegan. 1901 living and working in Glin with Michael Fitzgerald. Ellen died March 8th 1937  a spinster at Turraree aged 63 years, occupation given as a shopkeeper. (Fitzgerald’s had a shop in Glin.)

10.  John Geoghegan   b. 1875 Went to New York in 1896 – on Ellis Island records.

Says Ann Mayoh – ‘I think the John who went to the US in May 1895, aged 26,  could he be the son of John Geoghegan and Johanna Lee who was b.22 10 1869 and not part of the family of Thomas and Bridget. The main difficulty with this apart from the age being about 6 months out is why would he claim to be from Glin when that family was around Newcastle West. I wonder if this family is somehow related to us- a John Geoghegan married Ellen Downey in 1825. There is some reference to John in Rooska being a farmer from Turraree, possibly John b.1802, d. 1874. They had a son John in 1826 (4 April) who married Johanna Lee on 1.10.1854  ( a Downey was a witness) and in 1901 John was 75 and Johanna 60 living at Ballycormick.  It seems that John Geoghegan and Johanna Lee moved about as they had a daughter Brigid Geoghegan born on Jan 19th 1867 at Ahanish which is between Foynes and Askeaton. Found a John Geoghegan born on Oct 27th 1869 to John Geoghegan and Johanna Lee, Finnoe, Ballyhahill. Found a Johanna Geoghegan born on March 29th 1872 to John Geoghegan and Johanna Lee also at Finnoe, Ballyhahill. The townlands of Finnoe, Mohernagh and Monemohill are all bordering one another. So John Geoghegan may well have been from Glin.  (George Langan) It looks convincing to me and raises the possibility that Thomas (1807), and Patrick (1814) had a brother John (1802) and that John ( 1824 ) fitted in somewhere else, perhaps Brian b 1814 d. 1891 was a brother ( a son born 1865 to John and Catherine was also called Brian). And that doesn’t even take into account John 1795 who went to Canada 1823 and married Ann O’Connor ( obviously he cannot be the John buried at Kilfergus 17 April 1844 aged 53 so b. about 1790, but possibly a cousin) or the John b.1820 who went to Devon in 1857!!! It is all too confusing. Adding to all of that there are in records of British Regiments Register of Service 1756-1900, 3 John Geoghegans one possibly b. 1796 joined up 1816 discharged 1824, another b. 1805 and one b. 1809 all from Rathkeale. Michael b about 1776 was from Glin.   And who was Patrick from Glin who married Joanna Joyce in Shanagolden parish 16 .10. 1842 and where did they go later? (Anne Mayoh.)

Mikie Kinnane, Glenagragra told me that he always heard that Thomas Geoghegan, Turraree and Paddy Barrett, Turraree were 1^st cousins but they could never figure it out properly. Well it must have been through the O’Connor’s as Thomas Geoghegan’s first wife was Ellen O’Connor and Paddy Barrett’s father Mick Barrett was married to Kate O’Connor from Glenastar, Ardagh. That being the case the said Ellen and Kate O’Connor’s may have been sisters which means that Mick Barrett and Tomas Geoghegan’s father (married to Mary Lynch) were 1st cousins which would leave Paddy Barrett and Tom Geoghegan (married to Bridget Scanlon) 2^nd cousins not actual 1^st cousins as first envisaged.

Anne Mayoh has the following theory – You suggest Ellen ‘Connor’ and Kate O’Connor could have been sisters, accounting for Paddy Barrett and Thomas G being first cousins. However Ellen and Thomas married in Kilcolman Church, presuming that would have been her parish and where she would be expected to be married whereas Kate was presumably from Ardagh, so perhaps from a different O’Connor family.  Could the relationship between Thomas and Paddy Barrett have been because Patrick Geoghegan senior’s ( father of Patrick and my great grandfather John) wife was a Barrett? 

Bridget Hunt born 1829  was a sister to Cornelius below and aunt to the celebrated Timmy ‘Fiagh’ Hunt, Killeaney. Jimmy Reidy and his wife Annie Healy now reside in part of a farm that was once owned by the Hunt’s. It is believed that Jimmy’s father Moss Reidy bought that part of the farm maybe from Bill Hunt as in William Hunt aged 10 in below census..  Fiagh is gaelic for Hunt. Jimmy Reidy and myself are 2nd cousins, his grandmother Margaret (Maggie) Lynch O’Connor, Ballyguiltenane, Glin being a sister to my grandfather, George Lynch, Glasha.

1901 Census for Hunt family Killeaney Mor as follows.

Surname    Forename   Age   Sex    Relation to head  Religion

Hunt Cornelius   40      Male Head of Family   Roman Catholic

Hunt Bridget       40      Female        Wife  Roman Catholic

HuntEllen16      Female        Daughter    Roman Catholic

Hunt Bridget       14      Female        Daughter    Roman Catholic

Hunt James         12      MaleSon   Roman Catholic

Hunt William      10      MaleSon   Roman Catholic

Hunt Mary8        Female        Daughter    Roman Catholic

Hunt Timothy ‘Fiagh’  6        MaleSon   Roman Catholic

Hunt Margret      4        Female        Daughter    Roman Catholic

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1901 Census for Thomas Geoghegan and Mary Lynch as follows –

Surname    Forename   Age   Sex    Relation to head  Religion

Geoghegan  Thomas      33      Male  Head of Family Roman Catholic Church

Geoghegan  Mary Lynch         32      Female        Wife  Roman Catholic Church

Geoghegan  Bridget Hunt 70    Female        Mother  Roman Catholic Church

I was told that Thomas Geoghegan (son of Thomas Geoghegan & Bridget Hunt) married into the Lynch homestead which was located, as it is today on the Turraree/Glin road just a few yards down from Crough creamery. Mikie Kinnane, Glenagragra told me tonight Sunday November 17^th 2013 that Thomas Geoghegan’s, Upper Turraree was always known as Lynch’s. I suppose the reason being that Thomas had died in 1921 and it was customary back then for the wife’s to be known by their maiden names. Well according to the marriage certificate on March 12th 1899 Thomas Geoghegan of Turraree married Mary Lynch from Templeathea, Athea at Athea Church,  the witnesses being Michael Geoghegan and Ellen Dalton. Thomas was the son of Thomas Geoghegan a farmer and Mary was the daughter of Michael Lynch, Templeathea also a farmer. Mikie also informed me that Bridget Hunt, Thomas Geogheans’s wife, was an aunt to Timmy ‘Fiagh’ Hunt. He also told me that Jack Connolly, Ballinamadough, Glin had passed to his eternal reward yesterday age 97 years. I spoke with Jack a couple of years ago and he gave me much information on his family. May he rest in peace. (Jack’s father came from Glenagragra.)  Mary Lynch Geoghegan  died at Turraree on Jan 16th 1945 aged 79 years, a widow, Mary Geoghegan Loughnane her daughter from Church St. Glin present at her death.

1911 Census for Thomas Geoghegan & Mary Lynch as follows –

Surname    Forename   Age   Sex    Relation to head  Religion

Geoghegan  Thomas      44      Male  Head of Family    R Catholic

Geoghegan  Mary Lynch         44      Female        Wife  R Catholic

Geoghegan  Thomas      10      Male  Son   R Catholic

Geoghegan  Mary Anne 7        Female        Daughter     R Catholic

Geoghegan  Briged         5        Female        Daughter     R Catholic

A more detailed look at above family as follows –

Thomas Geoghegan son of Thomas Geoghegan  & Mary Lynch married Bridget Scanlon from Tennakilla, Turraree and had two sons Bernie Geoghegan and Micheal Geoghegan and one daughter Mary Geoghegan.  Mary emigrated to England, married and had two daughters. Mary passed to her eternal reward a few years ago. Both sons died at a relatively young age, Bernie suffered a coronary and Micheal died tragically  down at Glin.

Mary Anne Geoghegan, daughter of Thomas Geoghegan & Mary Lynch married Martin Loughnane who was originally from Cappagh, Co. Limerick but was living in Glin as per the 1901 and 1911 census. Martin was employed by Jack Adams driving the mailcar to Limerick. Adam’s had the contract with the Post Office for collecting the mail from Glin, Athea, Foynes and Loughill and transporting same to the Head Post Office in Limerick City. The marriage taking place at June 14th 1939 at Limerick City Cathedral, the witnesses being Frank Morrissey and Josephine Madigan. Martin Loughnane’s address given as Glin, occupation motor driver and the son of John Loughnane. Mary Anne’s address given as Mulgrave St. Limerick.

Brigid Geoghegan daughter of Thomas Geoghegan & Mary Lynch married Jeremiah (Amsie)  Griffin, Blaine, Athea, Co. Limerick. Family from Amsie & Bridget as follows –

Thomas Griffin, Blaine.

Jerry Griffin, Brookfield House, Athea.

Jeremiah (Amsie) Griffin’s father was Jerry Griffin Ducateen, Newcastle West and his mother was Caroline (Carrie) Normile, Blaine, Athea, Co. Limerick. Jerry married into the Normile place at Blaine. (Blaine is a local name and is part of Dromreask/Dirreen) Family from Jerry Griffin & Caroline Normile as follows –

Jermiah (Amsie) Griffin, Blaine.

Tom Griffin, Blaine.

James Griffin, Ducateen, Newcastle West.

Eileen Griffin, Ducateen, Newcastle West.

Mary Griffin, Churchtown, Newcastle West..

John Griffin, Abbeyfeale.

1901 Census for Normiles, Dromreask/Blaine as follows –

Surname    Forename   Age   Sex    Relation to head  Religion

Normile      Michael      45      MaleHead of Family   Roman Catholic

Normile      Patrick       43      MaleBrother      Catholic

Normile      Mary44      Female        SisterCatholic

Normile      Caroline     29      Female        SisterCatholic

Caroline Normile married Jerry Griffin as above.

1911 Census for Normile’s, Dromreas/Blaine as follows –

Michael, Mary or Caroline Normile not listed. Patrick Normile had taken over from his brother Michael as head of the family.

Surname    Forename   Age   Sex    Relation to head  Religion

Normile      Patrick       58      MaleHead of Family   Roman Catholic

OConnell   Margaret    19      Female        Servant      Roman Catholic

OConnell   Bridget       21      Female        Visitor        Roman Catholic

OGrady     James         20      MaleServant      Roman Catholic

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(3) Patrick Geoghegan (son of John Geoghegan & Catherine Mulcaire) who was born circa 1814, died June 12th 1892 at Turraree his widow Mary Mackessy present at death. Patrick was married twice, firstly to Margaret Moore on 28 August 1853.  It is thought that Margaret was one of the Moore’s from the west of Glin/Ballyculhane area. Patrick Geoghegan & Margaret Moore had the following two children who are recorded in the Glin Parish Register.

(i) John Geoghegan was baptised on the 23 December 1854, the sponsors being – John Geoghegan and Alicia Shine. Alicia I presume being a sister to the aforementioned Mary Shine. John married Catherine (Kate) Connors 1848-1915, Ballyguiltenane, Glin daughter of James Connors and Margaret Flavin at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin on February 11^th 1880. The witnesses were David Ruddle and Johanna Flavin. David Ruddle lived in Knockdown in a farm that was later purchased by Tom Barrett. (Tom Barrett’s son Joe now owns the place) Not sure who Johanna Flavin was, it is likely that she was the daughter of James Flavin, Aughrim and would have been a 1^st cousin. She was born in 1842 and died at Aughrim on December 2^nd 1908. According to her death certificate she remained single in life. It is not known when John and Catherine emigrated to the US. It is known that they had four children three of whom were born in the U.S. as follows –

Kate Geoghegan born in Glin in 1882.

Margaret Geoghegan, born in the U.S.

Nellie Geoghegan, born in the U.S.

Patrick Geoghegan, born in the U.S.

Margaret, Nellie and Patrick died when they were young as their death ages are recorded in the Hale Cemetery Records as follows with no dates recorded:

Margaret 6 years and 5 months.

Nellie 2 years and 6 months.

Patrick 15 days.

John Geoghegan died in Ansonia, New Haven, Connecticut on the 1st July 1891 at the age of 36. Catherine died on 15 January 1915 at 67 years of age also in Ansonia. Her address at the time of her death was 7 Maple Street, Ansonia. They are both buried in St.Mary’s Cemetery in Ansonia. The informant for Catherine was James O’Connell who was probably her nephew (the son of her sister Mary Connors and Patrick O’Connell). None of the children are listed on the family gravestone so there is no further information about the family available at this time. Don’t know what became of their daughter Kate.

(Mike Connolly & George Langan)

(ii)  Bernard  Geoghegan (son of Patrick Geoghegan & Margaret Moore) was baptised on the 1 October 1859. Sponsors – John Geoghegan & Anne Enright. No other records for can be found other than this baptismal record either in the Irish or world records.

Patrick Geoghegan’s second marriage on November 6th 1866 at Kilfergus Parish, Glin, was to his second cousin,  Mary Mackessy, b. circa 1842, Tarmons, Co. Kerry daughter of Thomas Mackessy & Catherine Kennelly of Tarmons, Tarbert, Co. Kerry. Mary had a sister Margaret Mackessy who was married to William Woods, Glenagragra. (my great-great-grandfather) The sponsors for Patrick’s second marriage being Edward Shaughnessy and Margaret Mackessy. Edward Shaughnessy being the grandfather of Ned, Knockdown who died March 27^th 2011. The marriage record indicates that Patrick was widowed and his father was also Patrick. There’s a major discrepancy  with the age on Mary’s death cert  to that on the census return.

1901 Census for Mary Geoghegan Mackessy as follows –

Her husband Patrick Geoghegan not listed presumed deceased.

Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head     Religion

 Geoghegan Mary Mackessy 50? Female Head of Family Roman Catholic

Geoghgan Patt 29 Male      Son              Roman Catholic

Geoghgan Kate 26 Female Daughter    Roman Catholic

1911 Census for Mary Geoghegan Mackessy as follows –

Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head     Religion

Geoghegan Mary Mackessy 69? Female Head of Family Roman C

Geoghegan Kate 38 Female Daughter  Roman Catholic

I think now that the father of Patrick Geoghegan who married Mary Mackessy has been identified (I assume from a civil marriage cert or other family records) I am leaning towards the interpretation that of the two Geoghegans  who were listed in TAB, Patrick and John, Patrick was ours, while John was the one married to Bridget Murphy, the parents of Catherine who married Thomas Liston in 1852 . I once found a family tree on line for that family some of whom ended up in the US or other counties. From some scrappy notes I have at hand, among Catherine Liston’s siblings were a John , Michael (b 1837 and died 1900), Paul Michael (bc 1830 and who died in Londonderry in 1905), Bridget who married an Oliver Frost in US, Mary and possibly a Thomas. I assume the Bridget in GV was John’s widow. Maybe the Thomas who married Bridget Hunt was from this family, and not a brother of John and Patrick. In the original Liston data they have John dying in 1848- I can’t help wondering if this is the one whose gravestone is in Kilfergus and who died in 1844. If so that would add weight to John and Patrick being brothers, as clearly some of grandmother’s family including Mum’s Aunt Kate were buried in that grave. (Anne Mayoh.)

Patrick Geoghegan and Mary Mackessyhad the following family.

1.3 Bridget (Bid) Geoghegan  (Daughter of Patrick Geoghegan & Mary Mackessy) was born about 29 September 1867 at Upper Turraree, Glin. Baptised 19/10/1867 Sponsors – Patrick Geoghegan & Catherine Mackessy. Bridget emigrated to the US in 1898 and is recorded on the 1910 and 1920 US census living at 38 Meadow Street, Ansonia, New Haven with Mary MacKessy a widow born in 1852 in New York. Bridget (Bid) is recorded as her niece. The Ansonia Directories records that Mary was the widow of John MacKessey. John MacKessy was born in 1850 and was the brother of Mary and Margaret Mackessy.  Bridget remained living at 38 Meadow Street until she died in 1948 at the age of 81 and is buried in St.Mary’s Cemetery, Ansonia with her sister Mary.

(Mike Connolly.)

1.4  Mary (Minnie) Geoghegan (Daughter of Patrick Geoghegan & Mary Mackessy)  was born about 19 August 1869. Baptised 21/8/1869 – Sponsors – John Mackessy & Mary Shine.  Minnie emigrated to the US 1887. She must have returned home sometime after 1901 and then returned to the US on 14 October 1905 with brother her Daniel. They were both listed as going to their sister Bridget at 38 Meadow Street, Ansonia, Conn. No census records can be found for Mary after this date but it is known that she married a Thomas Commford who was a widow and they lived in Detroit, Michigan. When Thomas became ill they returned to live in Ansonnia. Minnie was looked after by her niece Mary Teresa Geoghegan until she died in 1955 at the age of 86 years old.

(Mike Connolly)

1.5 Patrick Geoghegan  (Son of Patrick Geoghegan & Mary Mackessy)was born in 1871. Baptised 25/2/1871 Sponsors – Thomas & Catherine Mackessy. Patrick was living at home in Turaree with his mother Mary and sister Kate on the 1901 census and with his brother Daniel on the 1911 census. He married Ellen (Nell) Woods on 19 February 1919 who was born 26 Jan 1895 in Tullyleague,Glin, and died 9 May 1966 in Glenagragara,Glin,

Patrick Geoghegan & Nell Woodshad the following family:

(i)Daniel Geoghegan was born on 22 May 1922 and  died on 15 June 1942, aged 20 years old

(ii)Patrick Geoghegan was born on 14 February 1923

(iii)Bridget Geoghegan was born on 30 September1925

(iv)Mary Geoghegan was born on 18 February 1929

(v)Kathleen Geoghegan was born on 21 Jun 1931.

(vi)Eileen Geoghegan was born on 11 October 1938.

1.6 Catherine (Kit) Geoghegan was born on the 9 August 1872. Baptised 10/8/1872 – Sponsors – Daniel Ruddle & Mary Shine. Kit died 24 2 1959. She was living at home with her mother Mary in both the 1901 Census and 1911 censuses. On February 5th 1921 Catherine married William Cummane (pictured left holding fiddle with Dan Geoghegan) who was born in 1877 in Clounleharde and died in 1931 aged 54 years old. Bill had a son and two daughters from a previous marriage. One of these daughters married a Mangan from Knocknagoshel whose grandson, Brendan Mangan whom I served with during my time in An Garda Siochana. Brendan has now attained the rank of Chief/Superintendent. The last family to live in the Cummane house were the Long’s. Jerry Long bought the property from Roger Sullivan who initially bought the place from Bill.  Catherine Geoghegan Cummane was godparent to my grand-aunts and grand-uncle Mary, William & Margaret Langan, Glenagragra. Catherine died February 24^th 1959 aged 87 years.  

1.7 Johanna Geoghegan was born on 15 February 1874  baptised 21 2 1874 with John Geoghegan and Ellen Mackessy her sponsors. Her death was registered in GRO Glin District in the first quarter of 1875.

1.8 Thomas Geoghegan was born on 3 May 1876.  Sponsors – Thomas & Margaret Mackessy. He died less than one year old as the death was registered in GRO Glin in the third quarter of 1876

1.8 Michael Geoghegan was born on 12 April 1878. Baptised 27/4/1878. Michael went to the US in 1899 sailing on the SS New England to Boston and was going to his sister Mary who was living at 38 Meadow Street, Ansonia. He must have returned home at some time in 1902 as he returned to the US on 18 September 1902 on the SS Majestic indicating he had previously been in the US for 2 years and was now a US citizen. The record indicates that he was going to his brother (not named) at 2 West Street. However there is no West Street and none of Michael’s brothers were living in Ansonia at that time. Michael returned home in 1903 and died on Aug 20th 1908 aged of 30 years, his mother Mary Mackessy present at his death in Turraree. (Mike Connolly, George Langan)

1.9 Daniel (Dan) Geoghegan was born on 10 June 1881. Daniel went to the US to his sister Bridget in Ansonia and travelled with his sister Mary arriving in New York on 14 October 1905. This would mean that Mary returned home at some time between 1902 and 1905. He was recorded in the 1907 Ansonia Directory living at 19 Maple Street and working as a bartender in a saloon. He returned to Ireland in 1908 and is recorded on the 1911 census living with his brother Patrick at  the original Geoghegan home which was located down the field next to where  Patie Geoghegan now resides. (See Census below) Anne Mayoh found a likely entry for Dan in 1901 census in Dublin working as Grocers assistant, aged 21, born in Limerick, a resident of house 32 Clarinda St (Royal Exchange). The head of the house was Margaret Quinlisk aged 68, the Grocer.

Patrick Geoghegan died on 19 February 1944 aged 73 years old.

(Mike Connolly)

1911 Census for Geoghegan’s Upper Turraree.

Geoghegan  Daniel         32      Male  Head of Family    Catholic Roman

Geoghegan  Patrick        40      Male  Brother       Roman Catholic

Dan opened a shop and later built a creamery next door to the shop and both buildings are standing to this day, February 2^nd 2012, the shop being the home of his son Tomas and wife Han Reidy.

Dan married three times. In 1916 he married Catherine (Kit) Reidy who died on Oct 6th 1918 aged 33 years, daughter of James Reidy, Knockdown and Mary Griffin, Glenagragra. Kit died without issue her widower Daniel present at her death in Turraree.

Dan Geoghegan’s second marriage in 1922 to Ellie McMahon from Foynes, family from that union (two) as follows –

(1)Patrick Geoghegan

(2)Maureen Geoghegan

(1)Patrick Geoghegan married Mai Cregan Main St, Glin daughter of John Cregan (Magpie Bar), Patrick married into the place.  Family of two that I know of Bernadette Geoghegan and Gerard Geoghegan

(2)Maureen Geoghegan  married Teddy Kearney, Foynes

Dan Geoghegan’s third marriage in 1928 to  Mary (Molly) Costello, b. circa 1888, died May 25^th 1953, daughter of Thomas Costello, Clounleharde and Mary Culhane, Ballyguiltenane. Family from that union (one) as follows:

 

Dan Geoghegan with wife Molly on left and Maureen Geoghegan

(1)Thomas Geoghegan.

Thomas lives in the home place in Turraree and is married to Hannah (Han) Reidy, daughter of Patrick J. Reidy, Knockdown. Hannah was the niece of Kit Reidy, Dan Geoghegan’s first wife. Tomas Geoghegan and Hannah have three children;  Donal Geoghegan who is married down near Limerick city Patrick Geoghegan, in the home place and Maire Geoghegan who married her neighbour Pakie White, Knockdown.

Dan Geoghegan died on 14th December 1970.

 Left – Tomas Geoghegan, his wife Han, son in law Pakie White and grandson.

Above – Patie Geoghegan and his sister Eileen 2011.

Their Geoghehan’s mother, Mary  Mackessy , was 69 years old on the 1911 census still farming. The census records that Mary would have been born in about 1841 and that she had 8 children born alive and that five were still living. There is no death record for Mary in the GRO Register.

In addition, the Mackessey sisters had a brother Timothy Mackessey who married Elizabeth Mulvihill in 1872 at Murhur Parish, Newtownsandes. Witness – Edmund Sheahan. Elizabeth was the daughter of John Mulvihill, Glenalappa. She had at least two other sisters – Mary Mulvihill who married Edmund Sheahan in 1867 & Joan Mulvihill who married Thomas Sheahan in 1888. The two Sheahan’s were brothers. Their sister Mary Sheahan married Thomas O’Connor, Ballyguiltenane. (See O’Connor Thomas 1841-1907)

More on the Ruddle’s.

1901 Census for Ruddles, Upper Turraree as follows –

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head
Ruddle	Thomas	43	Male	Head of Family
Ruddle	Jonoah Barrett	44	Female	Wife
Ruddle	Andrew J	11	Male	Son
Ruddle	Mary C	9	Female	Daughter
Ruddle	Thomas	6	Male	Son
Stack	Mary	19	Female	Servant

1911 Census for Ruddle’s Upper Turraree as follows –

Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head  Religion

Ruddle Thomas    54   Male   Head of Family     Roman Catholic

Ruddle  Johannah Barrett  56   Female      Wife        Roman Catholic

Ruddle Andrew (Sonny)  21    Male               Son       Roman Catholic

Ruddle Thomas  16    Male                           Son        Roman Catholic

Ruddle Mary  19   Female                   Daughter         Roman Catholic

Woulfe Thomas  40                       Male Servant         Roman Catholic

Thomas Ruddle aged 30 years, son of Andrew Ruddle, Turraree, who on March 5th, 1889 at Glin church, married  Johanna Barrett, aged 33 years, daughter of Patrick Barrett, Turraree, the witnesses being Denis Mulcare & Mary Enright. These Barrett’s were the same Barrett’s as the Dr. Barrett who had his practice for many years at the west of Glin quite close to where the Ballinamadough road meets the Glin/Tarbert road, known as Shannon Lawn. It is thought that the Barrett’s originally came from Co. Cork. Thomas & Johanna lived on the Kerry-Line road where Paddy Halloran lived afterwards. (approx. 200yds west from the cross on the right-hand side) Thomas was the creamery manager at the old Cork & Kerry creamery which was located zcross the road from Joe White’s, Knockdown. Family hereunder and as per Census above –

i.Andrew Ruddle, (son of Thomas Ruddle & Johannah Barrett) otherwise known as Sonny Ruddle was born on Dec 23rd, 1889 at Turraree. Andrew was married twice, firstly on June 30th, 1931 at the church of St. Joseph, Limerick city to Josephine Donovan, Tullyglass, Glin, the witnesses being Thomas Ruddle & Margaret Donovan. Sonny’s 2nd marriage to Margaret Peg (Maggie) Cummane, a sister to John Cummane, The Lodge, Knockdown. 

1901 Census for Cummanes, Knockdown as follows –

 Surname    Forename    Age    Sex      Relation to head       Religion

Cummane Patrick           46      Male     Head of Family      Roman C

Cummane Ellen Enright 30 Female      Wife                 Roman C

Cummane Michael          8      Male            Son             Roman C

Cummane Mary             2       Female     Daughter       Roman C

Cummane Margaret      1       Female     Daughter     Roman C

Enright Margaret          30      Female  Visitor             Roman C

Enright Johanna            18       Female Visitor            Roman C

 

1911 Census for Cummane’s

 Surname Forename Age Se xRelation to head  Religion

 Cummane Patrick 50 Male Head of Family Roman Catholic

Cummane Ellen Enright 40 Female Wife Roman Catholic

Cummane Patrick 14 Male Son Roman Catholic

Cummane Mary 12 Female Daughter Roman Catholic

Cummane Margaret 10 Female Daughter Roman Catholic

Cummane William 9 Male Son Roman Catholic

Cummane Daniel 7 Male Son Roman Catholic

Cummane Thomas 4 Male Son Roman Catholic

Cummane John 2 Male Son Roman Catholic

Cummane Ellen Female Daughter Roman Catholic

Enright Johana 26 Female Visitor Roman Catholic

Patrick Cummane was married to Ellen Enright from Templeathea. Their son John Cummane inherited the family farm and married Mary Meade from Killeaney, daughter of Michael Meade and Catherine O’Connor. Catherine O’Connor’s brother Jim O’Connor was married to my grand-aunt Maggie Lynch from Glashapullagh. Family from John Cummane & Mary Meade as follows –

Kathleen Cummane.

Eleanor Cummane.

Mairead Cummane.

Mary Cummane .

Pat Cummane.

Michael Cummane.

ii.Mary Catherine Ruddle (daughter of Thomas Ruddle & Johannah Barrett) born on May 20th, 1891 at Turraree. Mary married Jim McNamara from Ballygoughlin, Glin, Co. Limerick. . It is of the belief that Jim died in a public house in Glin while dancing a polka set.

iii.Patrick Joseph Ruddle (son of Thomas Ruddle & Johannah Barrett) born on March 28th, 1893 at Turraree.

iv.Thomas Ruddle, (son of Thomas Ruddle & Johannah Barrett) born on June 6th, 1894 at Turraree, Thomas joined his father as assistant manager at the Cork & Kerry creamery before securing for himself the job as creamery manager at Kilmeedy creamery, Co. Limerick.

2^nd Ruddle Family in Turraree Upper. . The family of David Ruddle who lived down at the rear of Pakte ‘the yank’ Geoghegan’s house. David was married to Margaret Eright. Margaret died on May 4^th, 1899 aged 41 years.

 Census Years 1901 Limerick Kilfergus  Tooraree   Upper

Residents of a house 12 in Tooraree Upper (Kilfergus, Limerick)

Surname  Forename   Age   Sex     Relation to head             Religion

Ruddle David 42 Male Head of Family      Roman Catholic Church

Ruddle Anne 21 Female Daughter              Roman Catholic Church

Ruddle Patrick (Paddy) 15 Male Son         Roman Catholic Church

Ruddle Katie 12 Female Daughter              Roman Catholic Church

Ruddle James 10 MaleSon                          Roman Catholic Church

Ruddle Bridget 7 Female Daughter             Roman Catholic Church

David Ruddle listed as a widower; he was married to Margaret Enright..

 1911 Census for 2^nd Ruddle family as follows –

Residents of a house 13 in Tooraree Upper (Kilfergus, Limerick)

Surname   Forename  Age  Sex          Relation to head                   Religion

Ruddle David 54             Male Head of FamilyRoman Catholic

Ruddle Anne 27                    Female Daughter  Roman Catholic

Ruddle Patrick Paddy 26                               Male Son        Roman Catholic

Ruddle Katie 23                     Female DaughterRoman Catholic

Ruddle Bridget 18                  Female Daughter  Roman Catholic

David Ruddle lived down by the river and had the following family of (5) as per above census – James it would seem had by now, 1911, moved to Tullyleague to the farm of  his cousin David Ruddle who was born c1858.

(i)Patrick (Paddy) Ruddle (son of David Ruddle & Margaret Enright) married Katie Mulvihill from Coole, Killeaney and built for themselves a house next door to where Thomas Geoghegan & Mary Lynch lived. The house is still standing today November 19^th 2013 but is closed up. Paddy Ruddle & Katie Mulvihill had two daughters Peg Ruddle & Mary Ruddle. Peg who remained single and who had a walking impediment died at a relatively young age, she was in her 20’s I believe. Her sister Mary emigrated to the U.S. where she married a Mr. Barrett. Katie Ruddle Mulvihill was an accomplished concertina player and was recorded by Ciaran McMahuna of R.T.E. back in the 1980’s. Katie died February 12th 1988.

(ii)Katie Ruddle  (daughter of David Ruddle & Margaret Enright) it is thought married a Shaughnessy man from the Glensharrold area. (Cannot substantiate this) They had no family.There were two Shaughnessy families living quite close to one another in Glensharrold. From one of these families came a Margaret Shaughnessy  who married  Paddy Sheahan, Knockdown son of John Sheahan and Brigid/Bridget McGrath. Brigid’s father was Patrick McGrath who was married to a Helen Mulvihill. The McGrath family I believe came from Turraree/Tenakilla/Coole area of Glin. Paddy Sheahan and Margaret O’Shaughnessy had the following family – Sean Sheahan, (At rear of Mullane’s Shop) Mike Sheahan (see tribute below) Pat Sheahan who both emigrated, Mary Sheahan who married Tom Barrett, Knockdown (son of Tom Barrett and Catherine Cahillane). and another daughter whose name escapes me right now.

Knockdown News-17/12/14

by Domhnall De Barra under Knockdown News

 

By Peg Prendeville

Mikie Sheahan, formerly of Knockdown, who died recently, was buried during the week in Bury Green Cemetery in Cheshunt, UK. He was obviously as popular in his adopted country as he was at home in Knockdown as he had a lovely piece written about him in “The Irish World”. Mick, as he was known in Cuffley Hertfordshire, was a devoted GAA man and had helped many young people who went to London by helping them find accommodation and work. He managed Robert Emmett’s football team during the 80’s and 90’s. He is survived by his wife Mary and daughter Lorraine and sons Michael and Kevin. May he rest in peace.

Marriage cert of John Sheahan and Bridget McGrath.

Paddy Sheahan had a brother Jack Sheahan who in 1914 at Glin Church married Ellen Mulvihill, Glenagragra (Scairt) and had the following family that I know of –  Paddy Sheahan, Knockdown, Athea. Nell Sheahan Brosnan, Coole, Glin and Peg (Margaret) Sheahan O’Grady, Glenbawn, Ballyhahill, Tom Sheahan, England and Annie Sheahan who married Cleary from Knockanaire, Athea.

Ellen Mulvihill was a sister to Tim ‘Padden’ Mulvihill, Glenagragra. (Scairt)

John Sheahan died 18th December 1951
Ellen Sheahan died 24th November 1965.
Both are buried at Kilfergus cemetery, Glin.

(More on the Mulvihill family after the Ruddle’s.)

Paddy Sheahan had two brothers – Tom Sheahan who was married to Mary O’Sullivan, Ballyhahill and they had 3 daughters (one of whom Marie Sheahan married Adams in Glin) and Mick Sheahan, Knockfinnisk who married  Catherine (Kate)Downey. Mick married into the Downey house in Knockfinnisk. Mick’s daughter Mary Sheahan married Patrick Kenneally from Clounacloghessy, Shanagolden and their daughter Mairead Kenneally married my brother Patrick Langan, Glenagragra. 

Margaret Shaughnessy had a sister Ellen (Ellie) Shaughnessy who married a Collins man.

In relation to Nell Sheahan Brosnan, Coole, Glin. Following her marriage to Paddy Brosnan, Nell was left the cottage in Coole by Paddy McGrath. This Paddy McGrath may have been her father’s 1^st cousin. Paddy McGrath’s wife was Carroll from Castletown Conyers. The marriage didn’t work out and following the break up his wife emigrated to some part of England. They had no family.

Paddy McGrath had a brother Mick McGrath who was a postman. Paddy  lived in Loughill.

Paddy Brosnan, originally from Toureendonnell, Athea

married to Nell Sheahan, above.

(iii)Bridget Ruddle  (daughter of David Ruddle & Margaret Enright) remained single in life. She joined her sister Katie in Glensharrold and lived out her life there with the Shaughnessy’s.

(iv)James Ruddle (son of David Ruddle & Margaret Enright) moved to Tullyleague and married his 2^nd cousin (Ellen (Nell) Ruddle daughter of David Ruddle.  Even though David had a family of his own that included three sons, still, he signed the place over to his son-in-law from Turraree. James & Nell Ruddle had a son Jimmy Ruddle b1932 who married  Catherine Barrett, from near Listowel, Co. Kerry. They in turn had a son David Ruddle who is now the occupier of both the Tullyleague and Turraree farms. The Ruddle’s lived in the same avenue as the Curtin family in Tullyleague. Joe Sweeney from Co. Clare married Curtin’s only daughter and having little or no interest in farming; they subsequently sold the place on to the Ruddle’s.

(v)Anne Ruddle, (daughter of David Ruddle & Margaret Enright)

1901 census for Tullyleague Ruddle family as follows –

Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion

Ruddle David 45 Male Head of Family      Roman Catholic

Ruddle Johanna 44 Female Wife                Roman Catholic

Ruddle Andrew 16 Male Son                      Roman Catholic

Ruddle Johanna 14 Female Daughter        Roman Catholic

Ruddle Jermiah 13 Male Son                     Roman Catholic

Ruddle Ellie 10 Female Daughter               Roman Catholic

Ruddle David 8 Male Son                           Roman Catholic

Looney Michael 19 MaleServant                Roman Catholic

1911 census for same Ruddle family as follows –

Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion

Ruddle David 56 Male Head of Family      Roman Catholic

Ruddle Johanna 56 Female Wife                Roman Catholic

Ruddle Andrew 26 Male Son                      Roman Catholic

Ruddle Johanna 24 Female Daughter        Roman Catholic

Ruddle Jeremiah 23 Male Son                    Roman Catholic

Ruddle Ellie 21 Female Daughter               Roman Catholic

Ruddle David 19 Male Son                         Roman Catholic

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MORE ON THE MULVIHILL FAMILY

The Mulvihill family it is believed have their origins on the banks of the Arigna river in Co. Roscommon. The family, who it is believed were big into faction fighting  moved south and settled in Knockanira. I am of the opinion the Glenagragra Mulvihill’s are one and the same as that of the Knockanira family. Firstly we’ll take a look at the 1901 & 1911 Census for this family.

1901 census

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
Mulvihill	Patrick	60	Male	Head of Family	Roman Catholic
Mulvihill	Ellen	47	Female	Wife	Roman Catholic
Mulvihill	Patrick	25	Male	Son	Roman Catholic
Mulvihill	Edward	13	Male	Son	Roman Catholic
Mulvihill	John	10	Male	Son	Roman Catholic
Mulvihill	Timothy	5	Male	Son	Roman Catholic

 1911 Census.

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
Mulvihill	Patrick	70	Male	Head of Family	R Catholic
Mulvihill	Ellen	60	Female	Wife	R Catholic
Mulvihill	Edmond	23	Male	Son	R Catholic
Mulvihill	Timothy	16	Male	Son	R Catholic

We have Patrick Mulvihill head of the family born 1841. His wife was Ellen Sheehy born 1854. Ellen Sheehy came from Beale, Co. Kerry. She had a sister Johanna Sheehy who was married to Patrick Walshe, Tullyleague. Both Ellen & Johanna were fluent Irish speakers. Family of Patrick & Ellen that I can account for as follows –

Patrick (Pats) Mulvihill born 1876 was married to Mary Gregg  daughter of Joseph Gregg from the neighbouring townland of Dromreask.

Edward Mulvihill born 1888. As far as I know Edward emigrated.

John (Jack) Mulvihill born 1891 as I have referred to in my opening paragraph lived a bachelor life in the home place. Jack was a poet of no mean repute and composed many a verse on local happenings and events. As stated heretofore, Jack and I were avid western fiction readers and many is the evening in the 1960’s I crossed Feury’s mountain to the home of the said Jack ‘Padden’ to swap with him some cowboy books. Jack had a huge collection in his possession and often gave me more than my share during our exchange.

Timothy (Tim) Mulvihill also lived in the home place and married a Crowley girl from Knockfinisk.

Ellen (Nell) Mulvihill  was married to Jack Sheahan from Knockdown.

Mary Mulvihill born 1877 married her next door neighbour Daniel O’Brien b1866.

Richard (Dick) Mulvihill born ?. No information on Dick.

More on Patrick (Pats) Mulvihill b1876 son of Patrick & Ellen.

As already stated Patrick was married to one of the Greig’s from Dromreask. Their family, the ones that I can account for as follows –

Joe (Pats) Mulvihill remained single in life and lived at home with his brother Paddy.

Paddy (Pats) Mulvihill also remained single in life and lived in the home place with his brother Joe.

Edward (Neddy) Mulvihill emigrated.

Bridget (Biddy) Mulvihill emigrated.

Timothy (Timmy) Mulvihill married Ellen (Nell) Mulvihill and lived in Killeaney.

Another girl in the family married her 1st cousin Jim Gregg and subsequently became the parents to Mary Gregg  who married Jack Higgins, Glasha,  Ellen Anne who Married Michael Foley, Glin and Nora Root Gregg in the U.S.  Mary and Ellen Ann had returned from the U.S.A. and went to live with their uncle Paddy ‘Pats’ Mulvihill R.I.P. 30-10-1976, in Dromreask. Following her marriage to Jack Higgins, Mary Gregg,  moved to Ballingarry, Co. Limerick and operated a thriving supermarket there for some years.

1901 census for the Greggs of Dromreask

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
Gregg	Joseph	55	Male	Head of Family	Roman Catholic
Gregg	Bridget Enright	50	Female	Wife	Roman Catholic
Gregg	Mary	20	Female	Daughter	Roman Catholic

Joseph Gregg was a brother to William Gregg below.

1901 census for William Gregg as follows –

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
Gregg	William	50	Male	Head of Family	Catholic Church
Gregg	Nora McEnery	48	Female	Wife	Catholic Church
Gregg	John	22	Male	Son	Catholic Church
Gregg	Patrick	20	Male	Son	Catholic Church
Gregg	James	18	Male	Son	Catholic Church
Gregg	Margaret	16	Female	Daughter	Catholic Church
Gregg	Joseph	12	Male	Son	Catholic Church
Gregg	William	9	Male	Son	Catholic Church
Gregg	Mary	7	Female	Daughter	Catholic Church
Gregg	Michael	3	Male	Son	Catholic Church

William Gregg and his family had a shop in Dromreask once upon a time.

More on the Mackessy’s.

According to the Ellis Island records, a Martin Mackessy age 23 went to the U.S. in 1904. He went to his aunt Mary Anne Mackessy at 38, Meadow St, Ansonia. Later that year his sister Mary Mackessy age 20yrs joined him at the same address. 38 Meadow St. is now 70 Meadow St. and is the home of Mary Geoghegan Flynn, daughter of Patrick Geoghegan, Turraree. Mary inherited the place from her aunt, Bridget Geoghegan who remained single in life. My grandaunt Mary Langan and her husband Bill Dillon lived in the upper part of this house before they bought 184 New Haven Ave, Derby, Conn.

In 1908, Elizabeth Mackessy went to her brother Martin Mackessy who was now living at 25, Button Street, New Haven and in 1913 another sister Ellen Mackessy went to her sister Katherine Mackessy to another address in New Haven. (15 Rouche Street?). These Mackessy’s were 1^st cousin’s to my great grandmother Nora Woods Langan, Glenagragra. According to the 1911 Census, their parents were Timothy & Elizabeth Mackessy, Tarmons, Tarbert, Co. Kerry. Timothy was 73yrs of age and his wife Elizabeth was 65yrs old. They had a son John Mackessy age 38, a son Timothy Mackessy age 16 and a daughter Ellen Mackessy age 19 when the said census was taken. They were married 40 yrs and had nine children, all of whom survived.  According to the Ansonia Deaths Record, Timothy had a brother John Mackessy who died Sept 26^th 1897 and is buried at St. Mary’s Cemetery. John Mackessy died of pneumonia and cerebral meningitis aged 52yrs.

An 1896 Ellis Island record gives a Thomas Geoghegan age 20 b1876, travelling with a Thomas Mackessy age 21 b1875, both going to Ansonia. This Thomas Geoghegan was another son of Patrick Geoghegan Snr, and Mary Mackessy, Turraree. Thomas Mackessy was a son of Timothy Mackessy, Tarmons.

There have been various spellings of the name Mackessey/MacKessy/Macessy/Mackessy over the years so we will go with the latter Mackessy for this research.

Decendents of Thomas Mackessy.

Thomas Mackessy, Tarmons married Catherine Kennelly. Family from that union as follows:

(1) Margaret Mackessy born Jan 21st 1836 at Tarmons. sponsors being Dermot Kennelly and Catherine McMahon. On February 7^th 1865 in the parish of Tarbert she married William Quille Woods, my great great grandfather, son of Timothy Quille Woods, Glenagragra. William was born circa 1841. (see Woods/Quille Timothy/Thady, Glenagragra.)

(2) Timothy Mackessy. b. circa 1838. He married Elizabeth ‘Bessie’ Mulvihill on Feb 11^th 1872, in Moyvane Parish church. Elizabeth was the daughter of John Mulvihill, Glenalappa, Moyvane and Catherine Connors – the witnesses being Thomas Grady & Edmund Sheahan. Elizabeth was born circa 1846. Family from that union as follows:

(i) John Mackessy, born on April 25^th 1873, Tarmons. Baptised May 11^th 1873. Parish of Tarbert R.C. Sponsors: Martin Mulvihill & Catherine Mackessy.

(ii) Thomas Mackessy, b. November 20^th 1875, Tarmons. Baptised November 21^st 1875, Parish of Tarbert R.C. – Sponsors: Thomas Mackessy & Mary Mackessy.

(iii) Mary Mackessy, b. March 19^th 1878, Tarmons, Co. Kerry. Baptised March 19^th 1878, Parish of Tarbert R.C. Sponsors: Michael Mulvihill & Ellen Mulvihill. Emigrated on September 22^nd 1904 to her brother Martin Mackessy at 40 Maple St, Ansonia.

(iv) Martin Mackessy, b. November 10^th 1880. Emigrated May 22^nd 1904 to Aunt Mary Ann Mackessy, 38 Meadow St, Ansonia. Martin died in 1946 at Ne Haven, Connecticut.

(v) Katherine Mackessy, born June 21st, 1883, Tarmons. Died May 19^th 1950, New Haven, Connecticut. Katherine married Thomas Joseph O’Connor circa 1907 in Connecticut. Thomas, born November 20^th 1889 was a native of Co Roscommon. His occupation in 1920 was – Boilerman for railroad. Family from that union as follows:

John J O’Connor, b. circa 1915, New Haven. Died before 1998.

Mary O’Connor, b. circa 1917, New Haven. Died before 1998.

Thomas F. O’Connor, b. Jan 15^th 1919, New Haven. Military service – Army WW2 African-European theatre, awarded Purple Heart. Member of New Haven Police for 25yrs. Died Oct 23^rd 1998 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Married to Uretta Smith.

(vii) James Mackessy born Jan 13th 1886.

(vi) Elizabeth Mackessy, born on March 28th, 1889, Tarmons. Emigrated in 1908 from mother Elizabeth, Tarmons to brother Martin Mackessy now living at 25 Button St. New Haven.

(vii) Ellen Mackessy, born Oct 8th,1891, Tarmons. Emigrated from father Timothy in 1913 to sister Katherine Mackessy at 15 Rouche ?, New Haven.

(viii) Timothy Mackessy, born at Tarmons on April 4th, 1895 and died at Tarmons on Oct 6th, 1974. On Nov 20th, 1921 at Ballylongford church, Timothy Mackessy married Mary Healy from Ballylongford, daughter of Patrick Healy, the witnesses being – Patrick Sheahan & Ellie Healy. Mary died at Tarmons in 1981.

(3) Johanna Mackessy, was born March 1st 1846 at Tarmons witnesses being Ellen Kennelly & John Hanrahan. On August 19^th 1871 she married Daniel Foley in Parish of Tarbert R.C. son of Jeremiah Foley, Kilcolgan, the witnesses being Thomas Scanlon & James Connor. Family from that union as follows:

(i) Jeremiah Foley, b. June 3rd 1872, Kilcolgan, baptised June 10^th 1872, Parish of Tarbert. Jeremiah emigrated to New Haven. Jeremiah was married twice, firstly to Anna Connors, b. circa 1875, Ireland, died September 22^nd 1901, Derby, New Haven. Cause of death: puerperal septicemia, phlebitis. Anna is buried at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Jeremiah’s second marriage was on April 2nd 1902 to Mary Fallow. (no info on Mary) One child from first marriage namely – Johanna Foley born Sept 9th 1901 at Derby, New Haven.

(ii) Helen Foley born July 12th 1873 at Kilcolgan, Tarbert, Co. Kerry.

(iii) Thomas Foley, born April 10th 1875 at Kilcolgan.

(iv) Catherine Foley born June 19th 1878 at Kilcolgan.

(v) Mary Foley, b. December 25^th 1879, Kilcolgan. Baptised Jan 2^nd 1880, Parish of Tarbert, R.C. Sponsors: Jeremiah Foley and Margaret Mulvihill.

(vi) Johanna Foley born July 20th 1881 at Kilcolgan.

(vii) Margaret Foley born Aug 8th 1883 at Kilcolgan.

(viii) Nora Foley born May 27th 1887 at Kilcolgan.

(4) Mary Mackessy. was born circa 1841. She married Patrick Geoghegan Turraree, Glin, Co. Limerick in 1866 at Glin. Patrick was born circa 1814 and died circa 1892 at Turraree, Glin. (See Geoghegan Patrick)

(5) John Mackessy, was born in the year 1845, Ireland and died on Sept 27^th 1897 in Ansonia, New Haven. Married to a Mary Ann who died July 25^th 1928 at Ansonia.

(6) Ellen Mackessy, born 1848 -1918 at Tarmons. On May 8th 1878 Ellen married Patrick Mangan, 1849-1903 from Dooncaha, Tarbert, Co. Kerry. Family from that union as follows –

Anne Mangan born 1879.

Thomas Mangan born 1881.

Hannah Mangan born 1882-1962.

Timothy Mangan 1884-1957. Emigrated to New Haven and married Ellen (Nellie) Donnelly born 1892-. Timothy died at Hamden, New Haven, Connecticut on March 23rd, 1957.

Catherine Mangan born 1886.

Mary Mangan born at Dooncaha, Tarbert 1887.

Patrick Mangan born 1890 and died at New Haven, Connecticut, on Sept 10th,1971.

John Mangan born June 1893 and died on Dec 24th, 1966 at Tarmons.

(7)  Jeremiah Mackessy born Nov 1st 1848 at Tarmons. (Must be a twin of Ellen)

(8) Catherine Mackessy. b. 1852. No information on Catherine.

(9) Julia Mackessy born Jan 1st 1857 at Tarmons, Co. Kerry.  Sponsors Patrick Culhane and Bridget Brandon.

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                Other Geoghegan Records for Glin researched by Mike Connolly.

1.Bridget Geoghegan 1792 – 2 October 1870 in Ballyguiltenane.

2.Thomas Geoghegan 1807 – 1873

3. Bryan Geoghegan born about 1814 died 1891 aged 77 buried iu Kilfergus, Glin and listed as being from Ballygiltenae.

4. John Geoghegan  born in Glin about 1820 –  moved to England in about 1857 and died 1897 aged 77 years old in Bideford, Devon – retired Railway station Master. Had a son John Geoghegan born Glin in about 1852 (died 1914 aged 62 Sherbourne, Devon) and a son Thomas Geoghegan also born in Glin about 1856 and died 1864 in Bideford, Devon. Married to Bridget (possibly Murphy?) born Glin about 1827 and died in Bideford, Devon aged 54 years old.

5. John Geoghegan age 26 in 1895 at Niagara Falls, born Glin about 1869.

6. Kate Geoghegan m Thomas Liston – Kate Liston 10 April 1865 record from GRO for Tarbert No. 2 District – Glin.

7. Mary Geoghegan – born 1849

8.Baptisms from Mike Dunlevy on Ancestry

23 September 1857 John to Thomas Geoghegan & Bridget Hunt
1 October 1859 Bernard to Patrick Geoghegan & Margaret Moore
10 November 1859 Paul to Thomas Liston and Catherine Geoghegan
25 January 1862 John to John Geoghegan & Catherine Mulcane
1 April 1863 Johanna to Thomas Geoghegan and Bridget Hunt

9. From an e mail in Ancestry Families 

My mother’s maiden name was Margaret Culhane. Her father was Thomas Culhane and her mother was Mary Geoghegan. Thomas and Mary were married in 1906 in the Church of Kilcolman, district of Rathkeale. Thomas Culhane was born in 1882 in Grouselodge, son of William Culhane and Mary Culhane (formerly Enright).

William and Mary were married in 1869 , in the Chapel of Ardagh, District of Newcastle. William’s father was William Culhane, residing in Rathnasere. Mary’s father was Cornelius Enright, residing in Skehanagh. Cornelius shows up in the same location on the Griffith’s valuation. I believe that William Jr. died at age 51 in Ballyegna, district of Rathkeale in 1892, but I am not certain that it is the same person.

Mary Geoghegan was born in Clonlehard, district of Glin in 1887. Her parents were Thomas Geoghegan and Johanna Geoghegan (formerly Hayes). From the 1901 Census, it appears that Thomas was born in 1859 in Co. Limerick and Johanna was born in 1862 in Co. Limerick. (Dealt with under Thomas Geoghegan, New Zealand)

10. Another e mail on Ancestry

Some of my cousins and I have been researching Limerick Geoghegans for some time. I came across a list at http://www.cix.co.uk/pobble/lis/goo5.html which notes a Bridget Geoghenan marrying a ? Frost, daughter Annie Frost. Could this be who you are after? Bridget’s parents are given as John Geoghegan b < 1810 at Tooraree, d 1848 and Bridget Murphy.
I would love to find a link to the family as they may be connected to my g’mothers family- she was daughter of a John Geoghegan and Catherine Mulcaire who married 1853. They were also from around Glin.

11. Another e mail search – Geoghegans from Glin, Limerick

I am searching for info on Geoghegans from the Limerick area. My gggrandfather John Geoghegan was born 1795 in Glin, Kilfergus Ireland and died Feb.23, 1879 in Dundas, Ont. Canada. He married Ann O’Connor 1822 in Rathkeale, Limerick. She was born 1806 in Rathkeale. They emigrated to Canada 1823 as part of the Peter Robinson settlers. They departed Ireland on July 8, 1823 aboard the Stakesby with 278 people. Arrived safely on Sept. 2. The spelling of our name changed at this time to Gahagan. They lived on land that they had been given in the Ottawa area for a couple of years before moving on to the Dundas area.

GEOGHEGAN FAMILY TABLE.

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(iv)Quille Woods Catherine (Kate) (daughter of Darby/Jermiah), Dromada, married Jim McGrath, Ballyguiltenane on Feb 12^th 1857. Kate is the ancestor of the Sheahan’s, Morgan’s and the Danny Wallace’s, Ballyguiltenane, the Lyons’s of Dromreask and the Riordan’s of Dirreen. McGrath Mary daughter of Jim & Kate above married Tom Sheahan from Knocknagorna. Tom married into the place. They had a son Henry Sheahan who, circa 1910 married Ellen Dillane daughter of Pat Dillane, Killeaney and Margaret Mulvihill, Moyvane,  Children from that union as follows; Tom Sheahan, Christopher (Christy) Sheahan, Ballyguiltenane, Glin. Catherine Sheahan (Culhane), Ballyguiltenane, Glin. Mary Sheahan (Lyons), Dromreask, Glin. Margaret Sheahan (Moran), Toureendonnell, Athea & Bridie Sheahan (Riordan), Dirreen, Athea.

(v)Quille Ellen (daughter of Darby/Jermiah, Dromada, married Patrick Quirke, Abbeyfeale on March 4^th 1862. No issue from this union. It is possible she was married previously as an Ellen Quille from Athea parish married a James Kelly from Ballyhahill on March 4^th 1848. Witnesses: Jermiah Quille, Ellen O’Sullivan & Robert Kelly. A son of theirs, James Kelly was baptised on Aug 22nd 1850. Godparents: Denis Quille & Ellen Kelly.

(vi)Quille/Woods Mary was either the daughter of Darby/Jermiah, Dromada or the daughter of Darby’s  son Denis.

(vii)John Quille. may have moved to Finoo, Ballyhahill. (Griffiths Valuation)

(viii)William Quille. Can’t account for William.

Other families of Quille’s and Woods that I found in my research are as follows: Woods Patrick, Athea. According to the Athea Parish Records, a Patrick Woods married Joanna O’Connor in 1858. It would appear that they had a son Patrick Woods b1879 who also went to Ellis Island. Woods Denis b1863, blacksmith by trade went to Ellis Island. Woods Mary b1843. (Could be a sister to Denis, above) Woods Michael, Killeaney More. (Tithes) Woods John, Finoo. (Griffiths Valuation) Woods William b1877, Athea went to Ellis Island 1898. Woods Timothy also went to Ellis Island. (Could be the Timmy that died c1901, son of William, Glenagragra).

(ix)Timothy (Thady) Quille Woods, Glenagragra.

As previously stated, it is the belief that Timothy came to Glenagragra via Ballybunion and Tarmons. Timothy was the son either of Jermiah/Darby or of Denis. Probably the former as he Timothy, had a son Jeremiah who moved to Clounleharde circa 1864. He had another son William Woods born 1838 who inherited the family farm in Glenagragra. William died on July 26th 1903 aged 65 years, his widow Margaret present at his death in Glenagragra. On Feb 7th 1865 at Tarbert church, William, aged 25 years married Margaret Mackessy, aged 25 years, daughter of Tom Mackessy, Tarmons and Catherine Kennelly. The witnesses being Michael Woods and Patrick Mulvihill. Margaret Mackessy Woods died from erysipelas on April 18th, 1904 aged 70. On the marriage certificate, William’s address given as Ballyguiltenane Upper also known as Glenagragra. Family from that union as follows:

(1) Nora Woods. b1865.

(2) Mary (Maria) Woods b1867.

(3) Catherine (Kit) Woods b1869.

(4) Ellen Woods b1871.

(5) Timmy Woods. b1872.

(6) Margaret Woods b1875.

(7) Hannah Woods. b1888.

(1) Nora Woods, born November 21^th 1865, was my great grandmother. She was known locally as Norrie Quille. It seems that some of the Quille/Woods families were chopping and changing the name by that time from Quille to Woods and vice versa.  On Jan 13th 1885 at Glin Church, Nora, married my great grandfather Tom Langan, the witnesses being John Langan and Ellen Woods. Billy McEvoy’s wife Mary from Turraree often spoke to Bridget Langan (wife of Maurice, Glenagragra) about Nora. It seems that she acted like a local midwife and was always on hand the moment a baby was due despite the fact that she had to work hard to keep her own family going while her husband Tom was in the army. Hannie (Joan) Griffin of Glenagragra informed me that Nora had brown hair and was quite small in stature. She died circa 1929 aged 64yrs.

(2) Mary (Maria) Woods – born March 26th 1867 at Glenagragra, Glin.

Glin Breach of Promise Case: Walsh V Woods

(taken from the Limerick Chronicle March 24th 1887.)

In March 1887, at Cork Assizes, an action for £500 was taken by Mary Woods against Robert Walsh,1 for breach of promise. A sister of Mary Woods (Hannah Langan) said Walsh promised to marry her as he had a legacy of £350, a farm with 21 cows and a house in Glin. Walsh stayed at Langan’s house on October 3rd and she and her husband Tom Langan, Robert Walsh and her sister Mary Woods drank 2 naggins of whiskey and a half gallon of porter between them. Walsh’s sister Johanna Walsh came looking for him next day and she saw his hat at their house.Tom Langan (Mary Wood’s brother-in-law) and William Woods (Mary’s father) both stated Robert Walsh said he would only marry a young woman. Michael Woods (Mary Wood’s grand-uncle) owned a pub in Glin. He met Robert Walsh and his father, who said he would have his son’s life if he married Mary Woods. The defence counsel said Mary Woods got the idea of marrying Walsh when she was 15. Walsh was supposed to have kissed her at the forge where she worked as a servant girl for Walsh the blacksmith.2. If so where were all the people who usually gathered at the forge, when this happened. Robert Walsh gave her money for a scarf and a few small items but he was fond of the drink tobacco and the ladies. Robert Walsh was then examined. He was over 40 years of age and lived with his father in Glin. He was caretaker of a farm for his uncle until his death. He got the farm from his uncle in January and a legacy of £240. He got Birchwood House near Glin and a house in Glin. He also had a mortgage on another farm. Mary Woods was in service with the smith Walsh and the forge was near Walsh’s farm. He used to be in the forge every day, as it was a place of resort in the neighbourhood. He never knew Mary Woods until he saw her at the forge. She used to be in the kitchen adjoining the forge. He employed Tom Langan to cut hay for him and stayed at his house one night when he got drunk. He did not take Mary Woods on his knee at the forge and kiss her, nor did he promise to marry her if she left her service with Walsh the blacksmith. He did go to the blacksmith’s house one Sunday when he was hurt but he met his sister and not Mary Woods. He had no intention of marrying her, as he knew a Danaher girl from Ballyhahill, who was nicer than Mary and had more money than her. Johanna Walsh, Robert’s sister, said that she went to look for Robert the night he stayed at Langan’s but he has since taken the pledge.
Denis Walsh, Robert’s brother, said he remembered Robert coming home drunk, but knew nothing of him taking the pledge. The jury returned after one hour and delivered a verdict in favour of Mary Woods for £28.
Notes….1. Robert Walsh was father of Bobby and Dinny. He later married Mary Cregan, Tullyleague, Glin who was 17 years younger than him (per 1901 Census).
2. Patrick Walsh, blacksmith, was born in 1825, and still working in his 70’s. There is
reference later to Patrick’s sister living with him.

No further information on Mary.

(3) Catherine (Kit) Woods – born February 3^rd 1869 at Ballyguiltenane, Glin. No further information on Catherine.

(4) Ellen Woods – born March 6^th 1871 at Ballyguiltenane, Glin. She was Baptised April 3^rd 1871. Emigrated to the U.S. and according to the 1900 Derby Census, she married a John Dennihan (name badly misspelled) and lived at 14 Housatonic Ave. The census gave John, along with his wife Nellie and brother Patrick who was married to a Catherine ? living at the said address. John & Patrick worked for UBB & P Co. Papermills By 1906, both brothers living at 100 Smithy St, Derby, working for the freight depot. By 1908, one of the n’s dropped from the surname to read Denihan. According to the marriages register for the town of Ansonia  1895 John Denihan, Ireland age 22, occupation Labourer married Nellie Woods age 24. It is not known whether there was any issue from that union or not. According to the Kerry Record Site Nellie and John got married November 23^rd 1898.

Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001.

Name – John Denihan. Death Date – March 3^rd 1960. Death Place – Naugatuck, New Haven, Connecticut. Age – 82yrs. Birth Date – Abt 1878. Martial Status – Widowed. Spouse – Nell. State File – 05309. Reference – Derby, New Haven, Connecticut. Gender – Male. Race – White.

Twelfth Census Of  The United States.

Derby, Connecticut 1900.

John Denihan – Head – Born April 1876, Age 24 – Ireland to U.S 1895. Nellie Denihan – Wife – Born June 1871, Age 28 – Ireland to U.S 1892. Jerry Foley – Boarder – Born Aug 1872, Age 27 – Ireland to U.S. 1894. John Walsh – Boarder – Born Aug 1879, Age 20 – Ireland to U.S.    ? It is likely that Jerry Foley is the son of Daniel Foley and Johanna Mackessey, Kilcolgan who were married on August 19^th 1871.

Denihan’s in the Tarmons area during the 1911 census as follows :

Robert Denihan age 69, Kilmurrily, Tarmons, widower with a son Robert age 26 and a grand-daughter Ellen McCarthy age 12 who was born in America. Roberts’s wifes name was Ellen Enright. They were the parents of John Denihan b1876 as above. Robert Denihan was a tenant of Daniel Enright. Another tenant of Daniel’s was Jermiah Cronin. There was a Daniel Enright, a shopkeeper in Tarbert village around that time. It was not unusual for shopkeepers to own lands outside of town, as there were cases where debts were settled between two parties in exchange for tickets to America.

(5) Tim Woods – born December 7^th 1872. Baptised December 12^th 1872. Sponsors – Michael Griffin & Mary Furey.  Timothy died June 3rd, 1901 aged 28 yrs from tuberculosis, his father William present at his death in Glenagragra..

(6) Margaret Woods – born 1875. In the Mormon Library, Salt Lake City, U.S.A. listed under Irish births is a Margaret Woods born to William Woods and Margaret Mackessey, Ballyguiltenane on October 20^th 1875. This is the first information we have on Margaret, in fact we might never have known she even existed was it not for Kathleen Doczy, grand-daughter of Jack Woods, who visited the above library. (Parts of Glenagragra were known as Ballyguiltenane in the old days). Margaret Woods died May 18th, 1894 age 18 yrs, cause of death T B the same as her brother Timothy, her father William present at her death in Glenagragra.

(7) Hannah Woods – Birth not registered, according to 1901 census she was born 1888. A gap of 13 years between herself and Margaret.  1901 Census gives her age as 10 years, occupation – Scholar. Johanna Woods, domestic servant, died 15/12/1907 age 19 years,  (cause of death T B) Kate Langan her cousin present at her death in Glenagragra. Kate Langan would have been her niece and not her cousin.

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McCoy Thady.

(Ballydonohue, Glin)

Thady McCoy born 1802 and died Sept 16th, 1880 (father of Mary McCoy b1841 who was married to Quille Denis, Dromada) married McMahon Brigid (Biddy), born ? and died March 8th, 1894 at Ballydonohue, Glin, had the following family –

1. Mary – as in Quille Denny above.              

2. Patrick (Paddy) McCoy, (b. 1848) emigrated to Detroit, Michigan at 21 yrs old. He married Delia (Brigid) Kinsella in Tennessee, USA in 1900. Delia’s family was from Wexford. No children.

3. Timothy McCoy. b. 1849, d. 1881. emigrated to Detroit, Michigan 1868 with Paddy and Ellen. Owned Buckley & McCoy Grocery store in Detroit with brother in law Patrick Buckley.

4. Margaret (Mag) McCoy, married Mike Lardiner, Shanagolden. They had four children as follows –

i. Min (Mary) Lardiner; went to Detroit to her aunt Mrs. Ellen Buckley. Remained single.

ii. Bridge (Bridget) Lardiner – married Pat Mullane, Lisready, Loughill, Co. Limerick, son of Dan Mullane, Athea & ? Liston, Ardagh. Pat & Bridge had five children as follows – Dannie Mullane, married to Nora Cleary, Gardiners Hill, Cork City. Peggy Mullane, a nurse in Croom Hospital and single. Mary Mullane married a man from Co. Longford. Kitty Mullane married John Joe Egan from Askeaton. Gerald Mullane married Ita Pierce and settled in the home farm in Lisready.

iii. Nell Lardiner – married Sam Bicknell, Publican, Glin Town. Had two children – Willie Bicknell, single, settled in Bray, Co. Wicklow. Peggy Bicknell, went nursing in England and then went nursing a Mrs. Alan Timms in Africa. Following Mrs. Timms death Peggy married her widower Alan and returned to live in Kilpeddar, Co. Wicklow. Alan worked in the Avoca mines. Peggy died while on holidays in France. Bicknell’s pub, which was formerly owned by John Mangan, spirit dealer (as in Cork & Munster Trade Directory), The pub was also in the ownership of Mick Woods as we saw earlier where Mick applied for a pub license in 1879. In my time the building was in the ownership of Paddy Stack who ran a thriving butcher’s stall there for years. The building was later in the ownership of O’Rourke’s Butchers (Victualler).

iv. Mike Lardiner – settled in the home place and married McElligott from Copeswood, Pallaskenry. They had two children, Willie Lardiner, farmer in Shanagolden who married Kathleen Houlihan from Fleanmore, Ballyhahill and Peggy Lardiner who married Sean (Ned) Danaher from Templeathea, Athea.

5. Ellen B. McCoy (b. circa1850, d. 1909) emigrated to Detroit, Michigan in 1868 with Paddy and Timothy and later brought out her brother Gerald. They set up a boarding house, also providing meals. One of the brothers invited a Patrick Buckley, a blacksmith who hailed from Co. Tipperary, to dinner in the boarding house. It was there that Ellen met Patrick and they later got married circa 1870. They had six children as follows –

i. Anna  Buckley, 1872-1941 who married an Irishman by the name of Edward Woods and had five children – Helen Catherine Woods (died aged 27) married William McGrath. Edward Woods, married Eileen Callaghan. Agatha Woods, died at the age of 8mths. Corinne Woods who remained single died at the age of 46yrs.  Gymmie (Mary Elizabeth) Woods married James Bechtel from Toledo, Ohio, had four children – Susan Bechtel who married Richard Stancliff. Anne Bechtel who married Fred Avele. Tom Bechtel who married Mary Devlin. Bill Bechtel who is a medical Doctor.

ii.Thomas Patrick Buckley, 1875-1957 who remained single.

iii. Gerald J Buckley, 1878-1932 who married a Canadian girl Sophia B. Hammel in 1910 and had a son William Gerald Buckley whom in 1936 married Mary Ellen Hoban, Detroit, Michigan and subsequently becamr the grandparents of Anne M Zurcher who was kind enough to give me the additional information on the McCoy’s. William Gerald Buckley and Mary Ellen had 3 children in Detroit.

iv. James Timothy Buckley, 1880-1932 Owned a hotel in Detroit, Michigan, Remained single.

v. William S.Buckley, 1882-1945. Founder/Owner of the National Silk Company in Detroit, Michigan. Remained single.

vi. Mary Ellen (Lena) Buckley, 1886-1936. who married Ralph Bourgeois. Ralph was a funeral director. No issue from that union.

6. Johnny McCoy, 1852-1899 – settled in the home place. Married his 1^st cousin Brigid Hunt, home from the U.S.A. No Family. Left the place to his niece Kate Quille. See Quille Kate.

7. James McCoy b. June 1854 ( I cannot find a death cert. May have died young)

8. Gerald J. McCoy b. 1856-1927. emigrated to Detroit in 1878 to live with sister and brother. Was Vice President of Security Trust Co Bankers. Married Margaret Kelly in 1909. No children.

9. Bridget McCoy – listed as niece in Timothy’s will but I don’t have any further information.

                      

Tim McCoy

(The Real McCoy)

Tim McCoy was the star of more than 200 cowboy films. His father left his old home in Killeaney, Glin during the time of the great famine and went to live in the U.S. Tim starred in such films as – ‘’War Paint’’, ‘’Winners of the Wilderness’’, ‘’Ghost Town Law’’ and ‘’A Rancher in Arizona’’. He was well acquainted with the neighbouring Indian Tribes and in the year 1920, after serving as a Colonel in the artillery in World War 1, was named Wyoming’s Indian Commissioner. In 1922, he helped to hire 500 Indians for the Western film ‘’The Covered Wagon’’. Soon after, he headed for Hollywood and for the next 45yrs, his name was inscribed across every cinema screen in North America. He died at the age of 86. His wife predeceased him by a few years.                               Riobard O’Dwyer.

In or around the year 1973, two years prior to his death, Tim paid his first ever visit to Ireland and spent several days ‘round the Glin area trying to trace his relatives. His journeying brought him to the hostelry of one John Shaughnessy in Glin town and he enquired from John if he knew anything about his McCoy ancestors. John directed him on to Dick McCoy in Ballyhahill who in turn advised him to return to Glin town and see local Co. Councillor and bar owner James C. Barrett. James C., along with Paddy Healy brought Tim McCoy and his son, who had accompanied his father on the visit from America, out to Kilfergus cemetery and to the old McCoy homestead in Killeaney. (The McCoy’s originated from Killeaney.) They later met up with  Johnny Fitzgibbon who brought the film star back to Ballydonohue to show him the farm where his father was born. Tim’s father was probably a brother to the aforementioned Thady McCoy who was married to Biddy McMahon. The McCoy farm was located on the Shannon side of the ‘Mail’ road directly opposite the Fitzgibbon farm. There is nothing left today of the old McCoy homestead in Ballydonohue except for the diminutive outline of the four walls.

More on the Barrett and McCoy families.

John Barrett, born on June 1st, 1862, (son of John Barrett, Ballylongford & Mary Patt, Ballylongford). Mary Patt’s parents were Thomas Patt 1789-1875 & Elizabeth Rahilly 1803-1896. Elizabeth Rahilly’s parents were Michael Rahilly 1765-. & Ann Sullivan 1770 -. The same O’Rahilly as of the 1916 Rising. John Barrettt was brought to Glin by his aunt Margaret Patt who was married to John McCoy. John trained as a baker and on Feb 24th, 1900, at Glin church, he married Catherine Culhane, daughter of Thomas Culhane – 1893 & Catherine McCoy 1830-. from Killeaney, Glin – the witnesses being – Patrick J. McCoy & Margaret McCoy. Catherine Culhane was born on May 18th, 1866 and died on March 30th, 1940 aged 71 years. Going by her birth date she should have been 74 years. John Barrett died on Nov 4th, 1954 aged 93 years, their  son Tommy Barrett from Glin present at both their deaths. Mary Patt’s mother was Elizabeth O’Rahilly same O’Rahilly of the 1916 Rising. Family from that union as follows –

i.Kate (Kitty) Barrett (daughter of John Barrett & Catherine Culhane) born on Jan 12th, 1901, died May 26th, 1981. Kate remained single and went to live with her brother John at the Barrett home in Ballylongford. Buried in Lislaughtin Abbey.

ii.John Barrett (son of John Barrett & Catherine Culhane) born on Sept 24th, 1902, died Dec 18th, 1977. Remained single and lived with his sister Kate in Ballylongford.

iii.Michael Barrett (son of John Barrett & Catherine Culhane) born on Sept 27th, 1903. died Oct 7th, 1903.

iv.Thomas (Tommy) Barrett (son of John Barrett & Catherine Culhane) born on Sept 27th, 1903, died June 11th, 1987. Tommy inherited his fathers bakery. Married Mary Hanley from Kilcornan, Co. Limerick. Mary died on Oct 3rd, 2002 aged 77 years.

v.Stephen Barrett (son of John Barrett & Catherine Culhane) born on Jan 22nd, 1905?, died Jan 22nd, 1910 aged 5 years.

vi.Mary Barrett, (daughter of John Barrett & Catherine Culhane) born 1906, Mary married John ‘Sonny’ McSweeney, no family. Can’t find a birth or marriage cert for Mary. Mary & John lived at Church St, Glin. Mary died on Aug 17th, 1985, age 79 yrs. John died on Sept 13th, 1972.

vii.James C.Barrett (son of John Barrett & Catherine Culhane) born on Dec 11th, 1907. James emigrated to Boston and lived there for several years before eventually returning to home to Glin. On July 30th, 1936 at Glin church, James C, Barrett, son of John Barrett, baker, married his 2nd cousin from both sides Hannah McCoy, born Nov 26th. 1908, daughter of Paddy McCoy from Glin town who was a general merchant, the witnesses being Thomas Barrett & Margaret Mulcahy. Margaret Mulcahy was from Tarbert, the daughter of William J. Mulcahy & Nellie O’Connor. Nellie O’Connor was the daughter of James Murphy O’Connor 1846-1916 & Hannah Troy 1848-1929. William J. Mulcahy was born in Loughmore, Mungret, Co. Limerick and died at Tarbert, Co. Kerry on Dec 18th, 1953. Following his marriage to Hannah McCoy, James and his wife inherited the McCoy place. James was a Fianna Fail Co. Councillor from 1945-1979. He served in the Council with my grandfather Paddy Langan who was a Labour Co.Councillor from 1942-1950. James died on May 31st 1982 aged 74 years, his wife Hanna died on Jan 2nd, 1987 aged 78 years.

Hannah McCoy’s father, Paddy McCoy 1872-1923 was married to Margaret Mary O’Connor 1874-1966 from Tarbert, Co. Kerry, the marriage taking place on Feb 12th, 1907 at Tarbert church, the witnesses being – William Fitzgerald & Nellie O’Connor. Paddy was 34 years of age on the marriage cert, born on March 23rd, 1872. Margaret O’Connor’s father was James O’Connor who was listed as a shopkeeper and who was married to Hannah Troy 1848-1929 from Listowel. Marriage in 1870. Hannah Troy’s father was Robert Troy who married Margaret McCarthy on Oct 19^th, 1828. James M. O’Connor’s father was John Connors who was married to Amelia Murphy. 

Paddy McCoy’s father was John McCoy who was listed as deceased on the date of the marriage. John was married to Margaret Patt, Ballylongford, Co.Kerry. (sister to Mary Patt above) the marriage taking place on March 1859. Family from that union as follows –

Mary McCoy, baptised on March 2nd, 1861, sponsors – Patrick McCoy and Bridget Patt.

Patrick McCoy, baptised on Feb 3rd, 1862, sponsors – Patrick McCoy and Sarah McCoy, must have died young (there is another Patrick)

Elizabeth (Eliza McCoy, baptised on Oct 10th, 1863, sponsors – Patrick Culhane & Catherine McCoy. On Jan 18th, 1889 at St. Saviour’s  Church in Limerick city, Elizabeth married Michael Fitzgerald a farmer from Clounoughter, Glin, son of Maurice Fitzgerald who was deceased, the witnesses being – James Shaughnessy & Mary Fitzgerald.

Family from that union as follows –

Bridget Fitzgerald born on Nov 28th, 1889 at Glin, her father listed as a flour merchant. On Aug 1st, 1925 at Glin church, Bridget married Michael Joseph Kelly, a Sergeant in An Garda Siochana, living in Glin, son of John Kelly a farmer from Co. Roscommon, the witnesses being – John Lynch & Elizabeth McCoy. Bridget’s father was now listed as an Auctioneer.

Margaret Fitzgerald, born on December 17th, 1890, Glin, baptised on Dec 20th, 1890, sponsors being –  Patrick Fitzgerald & Margaret McCoy. Margaret Fitzgerald died at Glin on January 27th, 1892, aged 13 months.

Maurice Fitzgerald, born on February 1st, 1892, Glin, died Dec 7th, 1950 at Mulderricksfield, Borrigone, Askeaton. Got married on Jan 4th, 1920 to Mary O’Shaughnessy of Lismakeera, also spelt Lismakeery, Askeaton, daughter of John O’Shaughnessy, a farmer, the witnesses being – John M. Fitzgerald & Margaret O’Shaughnessy. Maurice must have acquired or inherited a dwelling or land at Mulderricksfield as he was living there at the time of his marriage. Maurice was a steward and racing manager at Limerick greyhound track. Maurice died suddenly on Dec 7th, 1950 at Mulderricksfield aged 58 years. Maurice & Mary had a family.

Catherine Fitzgerald, born on Jan 1st, 1894, Glin, baptised on Jan 3rd, 1894,  sponsors –  Michael Dunn & Catherine McCoy. Catherine died from T.B. on Aug 22nd, 1908 aged 14 years.

John Fitzgerald born on Jan 1st, 1895 at Glin, baptised on Jan 9th 1895, sponsors – John Barrett & Maria McCoy.

John ‘Jack’ Fitzgerald, second John born on  May, 14th, 1896,

Elizabeth McCoy Fitzgerald (Michael’s first wife) died on May 30th, 1896 at Glin, aged 32 years.

Michael Fitzgerald’s second wife was to Ellen Kennedy, daughter of Patrick Kennedy, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick, the marriage taking place on Nov 5th 1897 at Loughill church, the witnesses being – Michael Dunne & Hanora Kennedy. Michael listed as shopkeeper, age given as 34 years and Ellen listed as daughter of a farmer, age given as 26 years. Ellen Kennedy had a sister Hanorah (Nora) Kennedy, who on June 18th, 1910 at Loughill church married Patrick Reidy, Killeaney, Glin – the witnesses being Maurice Reidy & Margaret Fitzgerald. This was Patrick Reidy’s 2nd marriage, his first marriage was to Mary McNamara, Killeaney. Patrick Reidy’s son Maurice (Moss) Reidy was married to Delia O’Connor, Ballyguiltenane, Glin, my mother’s 1st cousin.

Issue from Michael Fitzgerald & Ellen Kennedy as follows –

Margaret Fitzgerald, born September 2nd, 1899, Glin, Co.Limerick. Margaret went to Ballyhahill to look after her parents. She built a house somewhere around the back of the creamery and retired there. Margaret remained single in life.

Patrick Joseph  Fitzgerald, born December 23rd, 1900, Glin, Co.Limerick, Ellen Geoghegan from Glin present at his birth. I believe there was a priest in the family, must check it out with the descendants in Glin. Fr Dermot was his name, I got that confirmed today Sept 7th, 2022 by my cousin Jimmy Reidy, Killeaney. Jimmy informed me that he never heard of a Patrick Fitzgerald in that family so maybe this was the Fr. Dermot.

Thomas ‘Tommie’ Fitzgerald, Tommie, born January 28th, 1902, Glin, Co.Limerick. On Dec 23rd, 1924 at the church of St. Munchin’s, Limerick City, Tommie married Mary Dillane, born on Dec 10th, 1896 in Kinard,  Glin, daughter of James Dillane, the witnesses being – Philip Stackpoole and Mary Dillane. They have her as Marion Dillane on wedding certificate. Tommie listed as being a farmer. Tommy’s daughter Margaret Fitzgerald taught me for a year or so at Ballyguiltenane school.

Ellen Kennedy Fitzgerald died on Nov 29th, 1903 aged 31 years.

Michael Fitzgerald’s third marriage was on July 19th, 1910 at St. Joseph’s church, Limerick city, to widow Mary Fitzgerald Costelloe the witnesses being Edward Dore, Glin & Margaret Costelloe, Glin. Michael’s age given as 46 years and Mary’s age given as 34 years. Mary was born on May 12th,1876, daughter of John Fitzgerald, farmer from Clonoughter, Glin and her mother was Mary Dowling.

Mary Fitzgerald’s 1st, marriage as follows – On Feb 21st, 1897 Mary Fitzgerald aged 21 years, daughter of John Fitzgerald, Clonoughter, Glin married publican Patrick Costelloe aged 44 years, son of Patrick Costelloe, farmer, the witnesses being – Mortimer J.Culhane & Mary Agnes O’Brien. Mary was living in Glin on date of marriage. Patrick and Mary lived on Main St. Glin and had issue. Thomas Culhane had Costelloe’s pub in my time.

Family from Michael Fitzgerald & Mary Fitzgerald Costelloe as follows –

Catherine Mary Fitzgerald, born April 11th, 1911. Catherine emigrated to the U.K., became a nurse and died there on Dec 4th, 1961. Catherine remained single in life.

Agnes Fitzgerald, born December 12th, 1913, died 20 Nov 20th, 1944, age 30 yrs at the Mental Hospital, Limerick of Chronic Pulmonary T.B., Agnes is buried in Kilfergus cemetery, Glin.

Michael Fitzgerald born on Jan 20th, 1915. Michael joined the army and was stationed in Athlone.

William Joseph (Bill) Fitzgerald, born on Oct 20th, 1917, Eliza Kiely from Glin present at his birth. Bill lived in Cahera, Glin and married another Fitzgerald, a cousin of his from around the same area.

1901 Census for Michael Fitzgerald, Glin, Co. Limerick.

Residents of a house 12 in Glin Village (Glin, Limerick)

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
Fitzgerald	Michael	36	Male	Head of Family	Roman Catholic
Fitzgerald Nee Kennedy	Ellen	28	Female	Wife	Roman Catholic
Fitzgerald	Bridget	11	Female	Daughter	Roman Catholic
Fitzgerald	Maurice	9	Male	Son	Roman Catholic
Fitzgerald	Kitty	8	Female	Daughter	Roman Catholic
Fitzgerald	Jack	5	Male	Son	Roman Catholic
Fitzgerald	Margt	2	Female	Daughter	Roman Catholic
Fitzgerald	Patrick	1	Male	Son	Roman Catholic
Vaughton	John	40	Male	–	Roman Catholic
Geogheghan	Ellen	30	Female	Servant	Roman Catholic

1911 Census for Michael Fitzgerald, Glin, Co. Limerick.

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
Fitzgerald	Michael	46	Male	Head of Family	Roman Catholic
Fitzgerald	Maurice	19	Male	Son	Roman Catholic
Fitzgerald	John	14	Male	Son	Roman Catholic
Fitzgerald	Margaret	11	Female	Daughter	Roman Catholic
Fitzgerald	Thomas	9	Male	Son	Roman Catholic
Fitzgerald	Bridget	38	Female	Relative	Roman Catholic
Naughton	John	66	Male	Boarder	Roman Catholic

My thanks to Kitty Barrett McCoy, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick and to Mark Humphry on https://humphrysfamilytree.com/  for their help with the Barrett, McCoy & Fitzgerald families.

John McCoy had a brother Paddy McCoy who was married to Liz ‘Bess’ Mulvihill. (see hereunder).

John McCoy’s father was Patrick McCoy, born circa 1802, died May 29th, 1866 at Killeaney, Glin. Patrick was married to Mary Fitzgerald born in 1808 and died on Feb 4th, 1858. Had a daughter Catherine McCoy who married Thomas Culhane, Killeaney, Glin. Their daughter Catherine Culhane married John Barrett, Glin as above.

viii.Eliza Elizabeth Barrett (daughter of John Barrett & Catherine Culhane) born on March 4th, 1909, died on Dec 24th, 1987. On Nov 27th, 1943 at the church of St. Joseph, Limerick city, Elizabeth married Dan Kearney, publican, Moyvane, Co. Kerry, son of Myles Kearney, the witnesses being – Michael Kearney & May Barrett. Daniel died on Oct 30th, 1996 aged 93 years.

ix.Stephen Barrett, (son of John Barrett & Catherine Culhane) second Stephen, born 1911. Died from phthisis  on July 28th, 1935 aged 24 years. Remained single, taught at St. Xavier’s School, Donnybrook, Dublin. Taught English and Mathematics at Dun Laoghaire Vocational School. Stephen won a Sigerson Cup Medal with UCD.

My thanks to Kitty Barrett McCoy, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick for her help with the Barrett family.

John McCoy had a brother Paddy McCoy who was married to Liz ‘Bess’ Mulvihill and had one daughter Ellie McCoy. Paddy died at a relatively young age and Liz re-married to Dan Culhane, Kinard and had one son Jack Culhane and one daughter Annie Culhane. Jack, known as ‘Jack Bess’ married Mary O’Connor from Clash, Athea and they had one son Dan Culhane and three daughters Babe, Moll and Bridget.

Ellie McCoy, Paddy’s daughter, inherited the Killeaney farm and got married to Michael O’Connor from Dromtrasna, Abbeyfeale. They had four sons and two daughters. Paddy Michael O’Connor, grandson of Ellie, inherited his father’s farm and sometime during the 1960’s, exchanged same for another farm in Manistir near Croom.  Mattie Dillane who became the new occupier of the Killeaney farm, is still farming there today. Mattie has died since I wrote that line.

Jack Bess’ sister, Annie Culhane was left the family farm and married her neighbour James Jim Dillane, Kinard.   James was born on Apr 11th, 1864 in Kinard, Co. Limerick. He died on Mar 25th, 1950 in Kinard. He married Anne Culhane, daughter of Daniel Culhane and Eliza ‘Bess’ Mulvihill, on Jun 2nd, 1895 in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin. Anne was born on 04 Jan 1870 in Killeaney, Glin and died on Dec 13th,1903 from heart disease, aged 32 years at Kinard, Glin. They had the following family of 6 –

i. MICHAEL JAMES DILLANE (known locally as Mick ‘The Den’) was born on 18 Sep 1895 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. He died on 15 May 1990 in Limerick, Co. Limerick Ireland. He married Ellen Sheahan, daughter of Michael Sheehan and Margaret Collins, on Feb 17th, 1931 in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin. She was born on Jun 18th, 1896 in Ballynagoul, Glin, Co. Limerick Ireland. She died on  Apr 1st, 1971 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. Mick Dillane,  known as Mick ‘’The Den’’ was a noted gaelic footballer.  He died on May 15^th 1990. His son Jimmy Dillane was the next man to take over the family farm.

ii. MARY DILLANE was born on 10 Dec 1896 in Kinnard, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. She died on 29 Jul 1961 in Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. She married Thomas Fitzgerald on 23 Dec 1924 in St. Munchin’s Church Limerick City Ireland. He was born in 1902 in The Mall, Glin, Co Limerick Ireland. He died on 06 Nov 1982.

iii. DANIEL DILLANE was born on 23 Jul 1898 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. He died on 30 Nov 1900 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland.

iv. CATHERINE DILLANE was born on 09 Oct 1899 in Kinnard, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. She died on 25 Sep 1900 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland.

v. WILLIAM DILLON was born on 21 Oct 1901 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. He died on 28 Jun 1969 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A..

vi. THOMAS DILLON was born on 21 Jan 1903 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. He died on 25 Jan 1995 in Berwyn, Illinois, U.S.A.. He married Mary M. Mulvihill on 06 Jan 1934 in La Grange, Illinois, U.S.A.. She was born on 06 Jan 1907 in United States of America. She died on 24 Sep 1993 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. Mary was the daughter of Patrick Mulvihill and Nora Agnes (Honoria) McGrath from Killeaney, Glin.

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Woods Family.

(Clounleharde)

Jeremiah Woods of Clounleharde born circa 1836 was the son of Timothy (Thady) Woods, Glenagragra. At Ballyhahill Church on Feb 5th 1864, Jeremiah married Catherine ‘Kate’ Flanagan born 1842, daughter of James Flanagan, Tennekilla. Jeremiah was a famous blacksmith.  It would appear that after leaving Glenagragra he went to live in Tarmons for a time before relocating to Glenbawn/Clounleharde circa 1886. Jeremiah died a widower, on Aug 19th, 1910 aged 74 years, his son Michael present at his death in Clounleharde.

1901 census for Woods family Glenbawn/Clounleharde –

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
Woods	Jeremiah	60	Male	Head of Family	Roman Catholic
Woods	John	26	Male	Son	Roman Catholic
Woods	Michael	24	Male	Son	Roman Catholic
Woods	Bridget	20	Female	Daughter	Roman Catholic
Woods	Jeremiah	18	Male	Son	Roman Catholic
Woods	James	16	Male	Son	Roman Catholic
Woods	Mary	15	Female	Daughter	Roman Catholic
Woods	Denis	12	Male	Son	Roman Catholic

1911 census for Woods family, Glenbawn as follows –

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
Woods	Michael	39	Male	Head of Family	Roman Catholic
Woods	James	32	Male	Brother	Roman Catholic
Woods	Mary	30	Female	Sister	Roman Catholic
Woods	Denis	28	Male	Brother	Roman Catholic
McMahon	Kate (Kitty)	3	Female	Niece	Roman Catholic

At this stage Michael Woods had taken over as head of the family. (Kate Kitty McMahon was the daughter of John McMahon & Kate Woods, Glenagragra)

Jeremiah Woods and Catherine ‘Kate’ Flanagan  had the following family:

i.Timothy b circa 1865.

ii.Honora Woods b 1866.

iii..Jack Woods b circa 1870.

iv.Brigid Woods b 1871.

v.Mick Woods b 1872.

vi.William Woods b 1875.

vii.Jermiah Woods b 1876.

viii.James (Jim) Woods b 1879.

ix.Marian (Mary Ciss) Woods b 1881.

x.Denis Woods b 1883.

xi.Unknown Woods. b 1886.

i.Timothy Woods, (son of Jeremiah Woods and Kate Flanagan) was born on Jan 30th 1865. No further info at the moment on Timothy.

ii.Honora Woods (daughter of Jeremiah Woods and Kate Flanagan) was born on Oct 3rd 1866. On April 8th 1889 a daughter Mary Ellen born to Honora. Father’s name not recorded.

iii.Jack Woods, (son of Jeremiah Woods and Kate Flanagan) born 1870 moved to Dromreask following his marriage at Glin church on Feb 11th 1909 to Mary Hanrahan, Dromreask (Jack married into the Hanrahan place). Jack’s age given as 29 years and Mary’s age given as 30 years. The witnesses being James Enright, Clounleharde and Mary Woods, Clounleharde. Mary Hanrahan was born on Oct 27th 1877 to Maurice Hanrahan, Dromreask and Margaret Aherne, Leitrim, Moyvane, Co. Kerry. Jack Woods and Mary Hanrahan had a family of 4 as follows –

1.Bill Woods, who inherited the home place married to Bridie Scanlon, Dromreask, daughter of Danny Scanlon and had two children, Anne & John Woods. Bill Woods died on Sept 18th 1987. His wife Bridie died on July 2000.

2.Tim Woods, bought a farm of land at Cloonlara, Co. Clare and went to live there with his wife who was Gretta Connell from Craggs, Borrigone, Askeaton, Co. Limerick.

3.Jeremiah (Jer) Woods, emigrated to England, married there without issue.

4.Margaret Woods  On Nov 25th, 1942 at Glin Church, Margaret aged 28 years married Daniel (Danny) O’Connor, aged 25 years of Church St, Glin, son of Dennis O’Connor, the witnesses being Edward O’Connor and Nora Woods.  (Danny O’Connor worked for Limerick Co. Council roads dept.)

Mary Hanrahan had a sister Margaret Hanrahan who remained single in life and who lived on ’till her death in the family home with Jack and Mary. Mary also had a brother Timothy Hanrahan who died at a relatively young age  under rare and tragic circumstances. (27 years of age in 1901 Census, not listed on the 1911 Census. Jack Woods married in there in 1909 so Timothy died sometime between 1901 and that year.)

Jack Woods died on Sept 2nd, 1939 at Dromreask aged 70 years, his daughter Margaret present at his death.

Mary Hanrahan Woods died a widow at Dromreask, Glin on Dec 1st, 1963 aged 87 years, her son William (Bill) Woods present at her death. (I knew Bill well)

1901 Census for Hanrahan’s, Dromreask.

Residents of a house 17 in Dromreask (Kilfergus, Limerick)

 

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
Hanrohan	Maurice	60	Male	Head of Family	Roman Catholic
Hanrohan	Margaret Aherne	56	Female	Wife	Roman Catholic
Hanrohan	Timothy	27	Male	Son	Roman Catholic
Hanrohan	Mary	21	Female	Daughter	Roman Catholic
Hanrohan	Margaret	20	Female	Daughter	Roman Catholic

1911 Census for Hanrahan’s, Dromreask.

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
Woods	Mary	33	Female	Wife	Roman Catholic
Hanrahan	Maurice	74	Male	Father in Law	Roman Catholic
Hanrahan	Margaret Aherne	67	Female	Mother in Law	Roman Catholic
Hanrahan	Margaret	30	Female	Sister in Law	Roman Catholic
Woods	John (Jack)	41	Male	Head of Family	Roman Catholic

iv.Brigid Woods (daughter of Jeremiah Woods and Kate Flanagan) was born on Feb 9th 1871. On Feb 27th, 1906 at Ballyhahill Church, Brigid married John McMahon, Ballyguiltenane. (Ballyguiltenane Upper and Glenagragra were the same place back in those days) The witnesses being John Morgan, Glenagragra and Jonie Sheahan. John McMahon’s  father was also called John McMahon who was born circa 1846. (We’ll call them Snr. and Jnr. for this research.) Mikie Kinnane was telling me that both father and son  married two Bridge Woods’, both Woods’ being related. (Clounleharde Woods’) John McMahon Snr, who was a herdsman, left his home and gave the place to his son. He eventually finished up in a cottage down in Killeaney, Glin close to Woulfe’s shop and quite close to where the Collopy family resided. The said Collopy’s were very kind to John. John McMahon Snr died on Oct 26th, 1919 aged 73 years, his widow Bridget nee Woods present at his death in Killeaney. Bridget died on Sept 4th, 1928 aged 74 years, her niece Josie O’Brien present at her death in Killeaney.

1901 Census for John McMahon Snr. and Bridget Woods.

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
McMahon	John	62	Male	Head of Family	Roman Catholic
McMahon	Bridget Woods	51	Female	Wife	Roman Catholic
McMahon	John	27	Male	Son	Roman Catholic
Woods	Michael	74	Male	Visitor	Roman Catholic

It is likely that the Michael Woods listed in above Census was the father to Bridget. He would have been born circa 1827 or thereabouts.

John McMahon Jnr. &  Brigid Woods  had the following family –

i.John McMahon b1907

ii.Catherine (Kitty) McMahon b1908

iii.Anne (Nancy) McMahon b1910

iv.Mary (May) McMahon b1913

i.John McMahon born on May 9th, 1907 at Scort, his father John present at the birth. John died on Aug 29th 1907, his father present at his death in Scort.

ii.Catherine (Kitty) McMahon, born Sept 29th 1908 at Scort, married Paddy Enright, Mail Rd, Glin. Paddy Enright’s son, who was also called Paddy, was a member of An Garda Siochana (Rep of Ireland Police Force) and was a Sergeant in the Training College, Templemore during my training days there in 1972.

iii.Anne (Nancy) McMahon,  born on April 1st 1910 at Scort, married her neighbour John Dalton, Glenagragra (Scort). John married in there.  John Dalton, son of James Dalton who at Glin church, on Feb 21st, 1933 aged 38 years, married Anna (Nancy) McMahon aged 22 years daughter of John McMahon, the witnesses being Jeremiah Woods and Maggie Woods. John & Nancy had two sons Jimmy Dalton and John Dalton and two daughters Josie Dalton and Mary Dalton. Jimmy is alive and well today (Aug 9th 2020) and living in the home place. John jnr fell victim to the polio outbreak of the 1950’s Ireland.  John jnr went to his eternal reward March 25th 1991 at the age of 44yrs. Josie Dalton married Paddy Wilmott in Askeaton. Mary Dalton married to a Boyle in Co. Mayo. John Dalton snr. died in 1974, his wife Nancy died in 1981.

iv.Mary (May) McMahon was born at Scort on May 28th, 1913 and married Paddy Hanrahan from Foynes, a labourer aged 29 years, son of Edmond Hanrahan, Ballynash, Foynes on Feb 21st, 1933, the same day as her sister Anne. Mary’s occupation given as a servant. The witnesses being John Hanrahan and Margaret Woods.

1911 Census for McMahon’s as follows, family now listed under Glenagragra 

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
McMahon	John	40	Male	Head of Family	Roman Catholic
McMahon	Bridget	40	Female	Wife	Roman Catholic
McMahon	Anne	1	Female	Daughter	Roman Catholic
Histon	Jeremiah	70	Male	Servant	Roman Catholic

Mikie Kinnane also informed me that Jeremiah Histon (as listed in the above census) worked at his house for some time. We don’t know where he came from but he died at St. Ita’s Hospital, Newcastle West.

1901 Census for Dalton family, Glenagragra/Scort as follows –

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
Dalton	James	60	Male	Head of Family	Catholic Church
Dalton	Johanna	45	Female	Wife	Catholic Church
Dalton	Pat	17	Male	Son	Catholic Church
Dalton	Catherine	15	Female	Daughter	Catholic Church
Dalton	James	13	Male	Son	Catholic Church
Dalton	Mary	13	Female	Daughter	Catholic Church

Johanna Dalton above was Johanna O’Connor from Clounleharde, grand aunt to the present Fr. Michael O’Connor. Pat Dalton age 17 above married Bridget Kinnane, Glenagragra sister to William Kinnane. Catherine, James & Mary Dalton all emigrated to Australia.

1911 Census for same family as follows –

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
Dalton	James	76	Male	Head of Family	Roman Catholic
Dalton	Johanna	57	Female	Wife	Roman Catholic
Dalton	Patrick	27	Male	Son	Roman Catholic
Dalton	John	15	Male	Son	Roman Catholic

(John Dalton age 15 above who married Nancy McMahon)

Photo 1994 – Left John Hanrahan R.I.P. (son of Ned), Glenagragra,

Jimmy Dalton son of John & Brigid with

Mikie Kinnane, Glenagragra.

v.Mick Woods (son of Jeremiah Woods and Kate Flanagan) born Nov 1st, 1872, died on April 17th 1921 at Clounleharde, his brother James Woods present at his death. Story has it that he fell into ill health, brought about from him walking to fairs all over Munster in all kinds of weather. Died from cancer of the stomach, 12 months certified.

vi.William Woods  (son of Jeremiah Woods and Kate Flanagan) born Sept 10th, 1875.

vii.Jermiah Woods,(son of Jeremiah Woods and Kate Flanagan)  born Dec 2nd 1876 at Clounleharde, was another blacksmith and had his forge in Ballyguiltenane. On June 30th, 1908 at Glin Church, Jeremiah married Mary (Moll) Hanlon, daughter of Daniel Hanlon, Killeaney, Glin, the witnesses being Michael Sheahan and Margaret Hanlon.  Mary (Moll) was born on Feb 20th 1888 at Turraree Lower, Glin. Her mother was Hanora Costelloe. The Hanlon family seemed to move around quite a bit, from Killeaney to Turraree where Mary was born. Family of Jeremiah Woods and Mary (Moll) Hanlon, 8 as follows –

1.Jeremiah Woods, born April 6th 1909 at Ballyguiltenane, Nora Hanlon, Turraree present at the birth. Jeremiah died Jan 7th 1980 aged 70 years and is buried with his father in Templeathea cemetery, Athea.

2.Catherine Woods born Aug 9th, 1911 at Ballyguiltenane. Catherine, who on Nov 27th, 1943 at Glin Church, married Patrick Barry, son of Michael Barry, a labourer from Knockanure, Moyvane, Co. Kerry, the witnesses being Stephen Barry and Nora Woods.

3.Nora Woods, born Dec 9th 1912 and died at Ballyguiltenane on Dec 20th 1912 aged 11 days, her father Jeremiah Woods present at her death.

4.Margaret Woods. born Aug 11th, 1914 at Ballyguiltenane, her father present at the birth. Margaret emigrated to the U.K. and married a man by the name of McGrath from Co. Tipperary. Margaret paid many a visit back to her parents in Ballyguiltenane.

5.Daniel (Danny) Woods born Jan 2nd 1917 at Ballyguiltenane, Ellen Normile, Ballyguiltenane present at the birth. Daniel died Sept 19th, 1980 aged 63 years and is buried with his mother in Kilfergus cemetery, Glin.

6.William (Bill) Woods, born June 5th, 1918 at Ballyguiltenane, his father Jeremiah present at the birth. Bill died Jan 8th, 1988 aged 70 years and is buried with his mother in Kilfergus cemetery, Glin.

7.Nora Woods. born circa 1921, second Nora to be born, emigrated to the U.K. and married a Mahony from Ardfert, Co. Kerry. Nora and her husband would visit Ballyguiltenane regularly.

8.Mary Woods. Mary born on June 27th, 1922 and  died on July 18th, 1922 aged 21 days.

Paddy Faley informed me that the three daughters emigrated and all did well. The three Woods sons remained bachelors and lived out their lives together in the family home in Ballyguiltenane.

Jeremiah Woods died on July 9th, 1942 and was working at his forge right up to his final days.  His daughter Nora present at his death in Ballyguiltenane. He is buried in Templeathea cemetery, Athea. His wife Mary (Moll) died a widow on July 5^th, 1964 aged 76 years, her son William (Bill) present at her death in Ballyguiltenane. Moll is buried in Kilfergus cemetery, Glin. I seem to recall being at Moll’s wake with my late grandfather Paddy Langan. The Woods family had great time for their cousin Paddy Langan, as someone once said it was all Paddy Langan with them. For a few years after they getting married, Jeremiah and Moll lived at Wallace’s, Ballyguiltenane where Jeremiah had his original forge. See 1911 Census hereunder with Thomas Wallace, boarder. Sometime later the family moved to their new cottage home a short distance west the road where Jeremiah built for himself a new forge. It was reported that Jeremiah often worked twelve hours a day at the forge.

1901 Census for the Hanlon family.

Residents of a house 1 in Tooraree Lower (Kilfergus, Limerick)

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
Hanlon	Daniel	60	Male	Head of Family	Roman Catholic
Hanlon	Nora	48	Female	Wife	Roman Catholic
Hanlon	Edmond	19	Male	Son	Roman Catholic
Hanlon	Mary	13	Female	Daughter	Roman Catholic
Hanlon	Margaret	11	Female	Daughter	Roman Catholic
Hanlon	Daniel	7	Male	Son	Roman Catholic

1911 Census for Hanlon family.

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
OHanlon	Daniel	71	Male	Head of Family	Roman Catholic
OHanlon	Hanora	58	Female	Wife	Roman Catholic
OHanlon	Edmond	28	Male	Son	Roman Catholic

1911 Census for Woods family, Ballyguiltenane.

Residents of a house 18 in Ballygiltenan Upper (Kilfergus, Limerick)

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
Woods	Jeremiah	36	Male	Head of Family	Roman Catholic
Woods	Mary	26	Female	Wife	Roman Catholic
Woods	Jeremiah	2	Male	Son	Roman Catholic
Wallace	Thomas	74	Male	Boarder	Roman Catholic

viii.James (Jim) Woods (son of Jeremiah Woods and Kate Flanagan) was born on August 15th 1879. James was married twice. Firstly on July 20th, 1915, age on certificate states 35 years, at Loughill Church to  Bridget Stackpoole aged 22 years from Aughrim, Moyvane, Co Kerry the daughter of Patrick Stackpoole, a farmer, the witnesses being John and Bridget O’Connor. Bridget died from bronchitis on June 8th 1921 at Clounleharde aged 29 years.

More on the Stackpoole’s……Patrick Stackpoole from Auhgrim, Bridget’s father was married to Mary Scanlon from Aughrim. Patrick’s father was Michael Stackpoole who was married to Brigid Barry from Kinard, Glin. Brigid Barry’s sister Sarah Barry was married to John McInerney who were the great great grandparents of Sean Wallace, Tullyleague.

James Woods’ second marriage, without issue, was to an  American woman.  James went to his eternal reward on May 9th 1956 at Clounleharde, Ballyhahill, his nephew William Woods, Ballyguiltenane present at his death. James was known locally as Jim Woods. He had three children from the first marriage as follows –

i. Catherine Woods, born Oct 17th, 1916 and died at Clounleharde on Dec 23rd, 1916 aged 2 months and six days.

ii.Mary Josephine(Mai)Woods was born on April 2nd, 1918 at Clounleharde. Mai, who remained single in life lived on in the family home in Clounleharde until her death in 2007.

iii.Jeremiah (Jer) Woods was born on May 22nd, 1919 at Clounleharde. He married Mary Enright from Moneymohill and had three sons who were all born and reared in Clounleharde. All three are into the cattle dealing business. They are:

Jim Woods,

Matt Woods,

Denis Woods.

Jeremiah (Jer) Woods went to his eternal reward in 2003.

1901 Census for Woods family.

Residents of a house 23 in Glenbaun, Ballyhahill (Kilmoylan, Limerick)

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
Woods	Jeremiah	60	Male	Head of Family	Roman Catholic
Woods	John	26	Male	Son	Roman Catholic
Woods	Michael	24	Male	Son	Roman Catholic
Woods	Bridget	20	Female	Daughter	Roman Catholic
Woods	Jeremiah	18	Male	Son	Roman Catholic
Woods	James	16	Male	Son	Roman Catholic
Woods	Mary	15	Female	Daughter	Roman Catholic
Woods	Denis	12	Male	Son	Roman Catholic

Jeremiah, head of family recorded as being born in Co. Kerry which bears out what I was told that some of the Woods family resided around Tarmons at some stage, that being Timothy Woods, father of the said Jeremiah.

1911 Census for same family.

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
Woods	Michael	39	Male	Head of Family	Romn Catholic
Woods	James	32	Male	Brother	Roman Catholic
Woods	Mary	30	Female	Sister	Roman Catholic
Woods	Denis	28	Male	Brother	Roman Catholic
McMahan	Kate	3	Female	Niece	Roman Catholic

Kate McMahon in above Census was the daughter of John McMahon and Bridget Woods, Glenagragra (Scort)

 

Photo circa 2010 – Matt Woods on right (son of Jeremiah, Clounleharde) with Jerry Griffin, Glenagragra.

ix.Mary (Marian) (Ciss) Woods (daughter of Jeremiah Woods and Kate Flanagan) born May 24th 1881, daughter of a blacksmith, married on July 6th, 1916 to  Thomas Foley aged 36 years, son Daniel Foley, a farmer from Kilcolgan, Co. Kerry, the witnesses being, John Mangan and Maggie Langan, Maggie being my grandaunt.

x.Denis Woods, (son of Jeremiah Woods and Kate Flanagan) Born Jan 18th 1884. Denis, who remained single in life, died on June 25th 1956 at Clounleharde age 73 years, John Woulfe, Clounleharde present at his death.

xi.Unknown Woods (son/daughter of Jeremiah Woods and Kate Flanagan) born on Nov 21st 1886.  This was cancelled on the birth cert as follows – ‘information without being qualified’.

While still with the Woods family a member of same family was mentioned in a poem composed many years ago concerning an auction at Connie Cunningham’s, Lower Dirreen, Athea. The author of the poem I do not know, probably written at the time by one of the Dirreen poets. This is the version that I got from Paddy Faley.

Auction at Lower Dirreen.

I’ll tell you of this auction that took place in Lower Dirreen

The effects of *Connie Cunningham was laid upon the green

The auctioneer was *Francie Fitz out to make his coin

Ably assisted by his clerk *Pat O’Brien.

The first put up for auction was a table it was no joke

You’d think it was mahogany ‘twas so well painted with the smoke

Francie turned it over as it lay upon the yard

‘Twas purchased at one shilling by a *smith from Clounleharde.

Then put up for auction was the farmer’s *Buckan Ban

You could judge by his pedigree he was loose as any fawn

Francie said he would go cheap he’s fit to win a cup

He was then marked down at nine fifteen to the famous *Hustle Up.

The next put up for auction was a splendid cock of hay

Hustle bid five shillings and smiling walked away

The *D.C. bid seven and six and Francie wasn’t long

Any advance in seven and six ‘tis going yes ‘tis gone.

The manure heap was then put up competition it was keen

Five bob was placed upon it by a son to *Tom Dinneen

Six shillings said *Joe Vaughan but he’d rather it was three

Six and six said Francie Fitz including my fee.

The next put up for auction was a rick of turf they owned in Kyle

Who’ll bid for this splendid rick said Francie with a smile

There was silence for a moment then *Collins interposed

Will you take two bob said *Collins and the bargain it was closed.

*Connie Cunningham lived at the west of Jim Mullane’s in Lr Dirreen. *Francie Fitz was the auctioneer from Glin. *Pat O’Brien was an itenerent who was taken in by the O’Sullivan family. *The smith from Clounleharde was Jim Woods. *Buckan Ban – old Irish name for a stallion horse. *Hustle Up was the nickname they had on Jim Mullane. Jim was the son of John Mullane & Anne Nolan. Jim was in the U.S. came home and opened a shop just below Thade Scanlon’s. Jim was married to Johanna Aherne, daughter of John Ahern & Mary (Mainie) Hayes, Lr. Dirreen. Johanna’s sister Margaret Ahern, was married to Jack Dan Liston, Dirreen. Jim’s daughter married George Riordan from Co. Cork. George was a famous thresher back in those days. His grandson Andy Riordan is the present owner of the place. *D.C. was Thade Scanlon, a local County Councillor. *Tom Dinneen, was from Knocknagorna. The first Dinneen to appear in Knocknagorna was in 1852 with Michael Dinneen holding 73 acres with  sub-teneant Denis Dinneen. There was also a Pat Dinneen in the townland who held 39 acres. *Joe Vaughan from Dirreen father to Seamus. *Collins was John Collins Lr. Dirreen married to Elizabeth Ahern, Lr. Dirreen

1901 Census for Woods family Glenagragra.

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
Woods	William	60	Male	Head of Family	Roman Catholic
Woods	Margaret Mackessy	55	Female	Wife	Roman Catholic
Woods	Timothy	27	Male	Son	Roman Catholic
Woods	Hannah	10	Female	Daughter	Roman Catholic

Census Population of 1911. Glenagragra.

No record of either Langan or Woods.  The Woods place would have remained vacant until Maurice Langan took over there when he returned from the U.S. Having checked the Applotment and Valuation of the parish of Glenagragra under the Tithe Composition Act for the year 1833 and Griffith’s Valuation of 1851 & ’52 no record of either Langan or Woods.

There was a Woods Timmy listed as being the owner of a farm in Glenagragra and another farm in Ballyguiltenane Upper, close to Wallace’s. (The Wallaces were known as the ‘’Paddy Mike Wallace’s). I can now confirm that Timmy Woods was William’s father, Timothy Thade Woods, Glenagragra. Part of Glenagragra was known as Ballyguiltenane Upper back then. According to the Valuation List for Limerick County. Glin 1858-1947 (kindly looked up on my behalf by Kathleen Doczy at the Newberry Library in Chicago) a Timothy Woods held 3acres 1rood and 24sq perches of land in Glenagragra circa 1859. He also had 2rds & 13sq perches held jointly with his neighbours – Patrick Connolly and Henry Wingle. This Henry Wingle would be the grandfather of the Henry Wingle who was married to Margaret Woods, Tullyleague. (see Woods Margaret b1879) (later spelt Windle) Also circa 1859, Timothy, along with his neighbours Henry Wingle, Patrick Connolly, Michael Connell, Patrick Griffin & George Griffin had leased from the Landlord George Goggin 92acres 3roods and 6sq perches of open grazing which I presume was mostly mountain. The Patrick Griffin mentioned would be the grandfather of John Griffin b1885 who became the second husband to Margaret Woods as mentioned heretofore. Moving on to 1863, we have William Woods taking over the Glenagragra farm an indication that William was the son of the aforementioned Timmy Thady Woods.

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My thanks to the late Mikie Kinnane, Scort for supplying with information on his neighbours, the McMahons and others. We’ll have a look at Mikie’s family hereunder.

KINNANE FAMILY, GLENASTAR, ARDAGH

& GLENAGRAGRA, GLIN, CO. LIMERICK. 

William Kinnane born 1840 at Glenastar, Ardagh (son of John Kinnane, farmer born circa 1820) married Johanna (Josie) Riordan  born 1851 also at Glenastar, Ardagh, daughter of John Riordan, farmer born circa 1820.  William and Johanna got married on March 16th 1879 at Carrickerry Church the witnesses being William Liston & Bridget Long. William Kinnane died on Dec 8th 1922 at Glenagragra aged 82 years his son William present at his death. Josie Riordan Kinnane died June 15th 1919 age 68 years at Glenagragra from cancer of the neck for 7 years her son William present at her death.  Family from William Kinnane & Josie Riordan as follows –

1.Johanna Kinnane born Jan 31st 1880 at Ballyguiltenane, father William present at birth.

2.John Kinnane born Dec 21st 1881 at Ballyguiltenane father William present at birth. John also emigrated to Australia and never returned to Ireland again.

3.Mary Kinnane born Oct 30th 1883 at Ballyguiltenane her mother present at her birth. Mary emigrated to the U.S.

4.Michael Kinnane born April 27th 1885 at Glenagragra, father William present at birth.  Michael emigrated to Australia where he met and married an Australian girl and they had 7 children. Michael paid several visits home to Glenagragra along with his wife Olive. Mikie didn’t know her maiden name, she was always referred to as Olive Kinnane.

5.Bridget Kinnane born March 15th 1887 at Ballyguiltenane her mother Johanna present at her birth.

6.Kate Kinnane born March 10th 1889, servant, died March 2nd 1909 at Glenagragra age 19 years from a brain haemorrhage, her father William present at her death.

7.Johanna Kinnane born 1890 and died July 27th 1894 at Scort aged 4 years from chronic diaheria her mother Johanna present at her death.

8.Margaret Kinnane born May 31st, 1891 at Scort. Margaret also emigrated to the U.S. Margaret along with her sister Mary were later drowned in Lake Michigan following a boating accident. Apparently the boat was overloaded, capsized and sank.

9.William Kinnane b May 14th 1893 at scort, Johanna Mulvihill present at birth. Johanna Mulvihill was from Glenagragra, married to William (Billeen) Mulvihill. Their house was right at the top of the hill at the bounds of Dave Connolly’s if not part of the Connolly farm. It was always known as Seamusin’s when I was growing up, apparently they had a son by that name. The original Kinnane house was located further up towards the mountain from where the present Kinnane dwelling stands, the present house being built in 1903. The site of the original house was where we used to fill the loads of turf that Mikie Kinnane (the present occupier and grandson of the said William) had for sale. Mikie doesn’t remember the old house but his brother Jack did, the remains of its mud walls being visible for many years after the family had vacated the dwelling. Mikie Kinnane was telling me that when his father was born Johanna Mulvihill cut the head off a hen and  let it run headless around the yard. This was the custom at the time whenever a newly born came into the world. On Feb 14th 1928 at Ballyhahill Church, William  Kinnane married Catherine O’Donnell who was born in the year 1903 at Knocknaboula, daughter of Michael O’Donnell, the witnesses being George Connolly, Glenagragra and Bridget O’Donnell, Knocknaboula. William and Catherine had the following family –

i.John (Jack) Kinnane born 1929. Jack went over to Glenastar as a young man to work at Kinnane’s, his cousins. On seeing that there was no future for him in that farm he packed his bags and took the boat to England where he met and married an English girl. A few years later Jack, along with his wife returned to Ireland and built for themselves a house in Glenastar. I suppose that part of the country wouldn’t be that appealing to his English born wife so they sold the house to a Murphy family and returned back to England where he lived ‘till his dying day. His brother Mikie would often write to him giving him all the local news, letters which he looked forward to with much enthusiasm. Jack never lost the love for his native homeland.

ii.Mikie Kinnane born 1932. Mikie inherited the home place and married Annie Hanlon from Killeaney. They have two sons –

Liam Kinnane who married Esther Normoyle, daughter of Jim Normoyle, Dromreask and Marie Aherne, Coole East, Athea.

John Kinnane who married Bernie O’Connor.

iii.Josie Kinnane born 1936. Josie remained single in life and is now being cared for in a nursing home in Askeaton. She worked at St Munchin’s College, Limerick and as a housekeeper for several priests throughout the diocese of Limerick.

William Kinnane, born 1840, (Mikie’s grandfather), may have had a brother John Kinnane who was married to Margaret Casey. Mikie Kinnane mentioned to me today Tuesday, April 10th 2018, that he heard his father speak about a Casey girl being either his father’s grandmother or great grandmother, the former I would imagine. A John Kinnane from Glenastar died from cancer of the stomach on March 20th 1888 aged 56 years, his wife Margaret present at his death. Could be John above married to Margaret Casey.

I found the following family born to John Kinnane & Margaret Casey –

A John Kinnane born Aug 15th 1865 at Glenastar.

A William Kinnane from Glenastar died from T.B. on Jan 19th 1891 aged 23 years. Occupation given as a labourer, his mother Margaret Kinnane present at his death. So could be from the family of John Kinnane & Mgt Casey. Would have been born in 1868

A Johanna Kinnane born Nov 26th 1871 at Glenastar

A Hanora Kinnane born born Oct 1874 at Glenastar.

A Catherine Kinnane born Jan 18th 1878 also at Glenastar.

A John Kinnane died in 1895 at Glenastar aged 29 years, Margaret Kinnane mother present at death. (cottiers son.) Could be the John above, son of John Kinnane & Mgt Casey.

A Nora Kinnane from Glenastar, spinster, died on June 26th 1961 at the County Home, N.C.W. aged 86 years. Could be the Hanora above daughter of John Kinnane & Mgt Casey.

A Johanna Kinnane from Glenastar died at the County Home, N.C.W. on Nov 17th 1961 aged 89 years, occupation given as housekeeper. Would have been born 1871/1872 so could be from the family of John Kinnane & Mgt Casey. 

Seemingly the Riordans had the farm in Glenagragra along with their farm in Glenastar. They also had four or five acres of land up near where ‘Dublin’ O’Brien once lived in Glenagragra. Mick Fennell, Glenagragra built a house in the O’Brien place thereafter close to the Riordan farm. When O’Briens place was divided, following his relocation to Askeaton, Pat ‘Carty’ Enright got the Riordan place. O’Brien must have bought the Riordan place. I’m reliably informed by Mikie Kinnane that the place is still known as ‘Riordans Place’. Jimmy Dillane (who lived up near Jimmy Normile’s in Glenagragra) and the Riordan’s were 1st cousins as were the Costelloe’s of Dromreask. Jimmy Dillane’s mother was Mary Costelloe who on on April 23rd 1883 married John Dillane. The witnesses for the wedding were Joe Gregg & Bridget Enright. John Dillane’s father was James Dillane and Mary Costelloe’s father was Pat Costelloe. Pat Costelloe’s wife Mary died Dec 23rd 1878 at Dromreask from heart disease aged 48 years, Pat Costelloe present at her death. James Dillane’s wife Johanna died Aug 6th 1888 at Dromreask aged 70 years, her husband James present at her death. Jimmy Dillane was born on March 20th 1884 at Dromreask. Johnny Costelloe’s father Mick Costelloe was married to Anne Riordan, a sister to Josie Riordan Kinnane. Mick Costelloe went east from Dromreask and married into the Riordan place in Glenastar. Following the death of Mick and his wife Anne their children, Johnny, Molly & Kitty Costelloe returned to Dromreask to be reared by their two uncles Dan & Jim Costelloe. Johnny Costelloe inherited the Riordan farm in Glenastar. He held on to it for a good few years but due to the fact that it was so far away from his home in Dromreask and he not being able to drive he eventually sold it. Johnny remained single in life and died July 3rd 1981. Molly married Jack Flynn and lived in Dromreask and Kitty R.I.P. Oct 1999 married Jack Carroll, Blaine, Athea. Jimmy Dillane died circa 1950 and Johnny Costelloe inherited his little farm. The said Johnny and Mikie Kinnane were 2nd cousins.

William Kinnane died on August 10th 1957 at the County Home in Newcastle West aged 64 years, occupation given as small farmer, M.P. Cleary occupier of the Home present at his death. Catherine O’Donnell Kinnane died in the 1970’s at Glenagragra.

The Kinnane’s had great time for the people from the Glenagragra Lower part of the townland and for those of us in Glasha, Turraree and Dromreask.  Mikie was telling me about a dance master that used to visit Paddy Higgins’ of Glasha. Paddy Higgins was married into the old Langan home to my grandaunt Margaret Langan.  The  dance-master who went by the name of ‘ceoil’ held dance lessons here in the early 1900’s. Many of the neighbours including Mikie’s father William Kinnane would make their way to the homestead to learn their steps. Payment was by way of a collection of a few pence from each pupil. They never knew him by any name other than ‘ceoil’. He must have been a musician or a lilter of some kind and it was his practice that he wouldn’t leave the class until at least one of the pupils had a tune  learned off. Any wonder then that the Langan’s and others inherited the music, song  and dance. The only ‘ceoil’ that I ever heard of was Jimin ‘ceoil’ Scanlon who was a bellman in Athea. He was married to Maggie ‘the bottles’ Scanlon. Their daughter Tessie Scanlon R.I.P. Oct 2010 was married to Paddy Walshe, Dalton St. Athea. Could it have been that this was the dance master that we are speaking of? I doubt it but no harm in mentioning it anyway.

I am reliably informed, tonight December 31st 2012, by Mikie Kinnane that the ‘inch’ at the west of grandfather Paddy Langan’s house (all one piece of ground now back to my brother Eddie’s) opposite Bill Flavin’s, slightly west to the entrance of the said Bill’s abode was known in the early years as Starr’s place.  There was a Flavin woman who was nicknamed ‘Star’s’. She lived in a mud dwelling at my grandfather George Lynch’s gate in Glasha once upon a time. She was in some way related to the Lynch’s, as George’s grandmother was Mary Flavin. She also lived back at Flavin’s in Leitrim, Moyvane, Co. Kerry. It was said that she acquired the nickname ‘Star’s’ because of her ability of being able to relate to the star’s, a horoscope reader in today’s world I would imagine. Paddy Flavin often spoke about her. This ‘inch’ must be one of the many places that she took up as her place of residence. I have mentioned this woman under the Lynch’s of Glasha. Mikie also informed me that a family by the name of Scanlon resided in the said ‘inch’ sometime afterwards and true enough that family are listed in the census population of Glenagragra. Mikie went on to tell me that he had the occasion once upon a time when he was a young fella to take a pair of shoes belonging to his father for mending to a shoemaker by the name of Jim Scanlon that lived at the east of Glin, over the middle road as it was known by, somewhere near Cahara, he recalls. On entering the house Jim’s father ,who was still alive at the time, asked him where he was from and when Mick told him he was from Glenagragra the old man replied sure you’re one of our own, I lived up there many years ago in a house across the road from where Bill Flavin now lives.

Tom O’Grady was a schoolteacher in Ballyguiltenane and taught my father for a time. My father went to both Ballyguiltenane and Cliunleharde schools. Mikie was telling me how this Tom O’Grady often boasted to his scholars of the fact that his ancestors owned most of Glenagragra where they (the scholars) were now living. Mikie informed me that a family of the O’Connell’s, ancestors of the said Tom O’Grady once lived in Glenagragra where John Morgan and his family later lived.

Mikie was telling me that Budeen Feury and Mikie’s mother Kate O’Donnell were 2nd cousins. The O’Donnells came from Park, Kilcolman and later went to live at  Ballycormack/Knocknaboula. (Budeen’s grandmother was Joan O’Donnell) Michael O’Donnell, a descendent of the above was married to Mary Kilmartin from Rooskagh. This was Michael’s second marriage having previously wed a McInerney girl from Tullyleague. Michael O’Donnell and Mary Kilmartin lived on the Ardagh road just outside Newcastle West. Mary had three brothers – Mikie, Patie & Johnny Kilmartin.

My wife Vera new all the Kilmartin’s very well. Mikie Kilmartin was the only one of the brothers to marry. He married Mary Sheahan and had the following family: John, Morgan, Bill, Mickey, Mary, Nora, Ann, Peg & Eileen Kilmartin.

Johanna (Annie) Flavin Glenagragra, daughter of Dan Flavin born 1855 emigrated to the U.S. on May 7th 1907 on board the SS Oceanic from Queenstown. She travelled with Mary Langan Glenagragra, age 22,  Margaret Kinnane, Glenagragra, William Lynch Glasha, age 24 and Patrick Liston Dirreen, age 26. Mary Langan was my grandaunt, daughter of Tom, Glenagragra. Margaret Kinnane was the daughter of William Kinnane and Josie Riordan, Glenagragra.  William Lynch was the son of Patrick Lynch, Glasha and Patrick Liston was the son of Bridget Liston, Dirreen. Annie Flavin was going to her cousin Lizzie Culhane Mahoney, 41 East 131 St., New York. On September 30th 1919 Annie married Thomas Benn who had emigrated from Woodford, Co. Galway. Thomas was the son of Patrick Benn and Mary Maguire. At the time of their marriage Thomas was living at 433 West 48th St. and Johanna at 300 West 55th St., New York.

Thomas Geoghegan married into the Lynch homestead which was located, as it is today on the Turraree/Glin road just a few yards down from Crough creamery. Mikie Kinnane, Glenagragra told me tonight Sunday November 17th 2013 that Thomas Geoghegan’s, Upper Turraree was always known as Lynch’s. Mikie also informed me that Bridget Hunt, Thomas Geoghans’s wife, was an aunt to Timmy ‘Fiagh’ Hunt. He also told me that Jack Connolly, Ballinamadough, Glin had passed to his eternal reward yesterday age 97yrs. I spoke with Jack a couple of years ago and he gave me much information on his family. May he rest in peace.

 A Jermiah Histon was a servant boy who worked at McMahon’s, Glenagragra now Jimmy Dalton’s. Mikie told me that he also worked at his place in Glenagragra for some time. We don’t know where he came from but he died at St. Ita’s Hospital, Newcastle West.

John McMahon’s  father was also called John and Mikie Kinnane was telling me that both father and son  married two Bridge Wood’s, both Woods’s being related. (See Woods family above) John McMahon senior, who was a herdsman, left his home and gave the place to his son John. He eventually finished up in a cottage down in Killeaney close to Woulfe’s shop and quite close to where the Colloppy family resided. The said Colloppy’s were very kind to John.

Mikie Kinnane, Glenagragra told me that he always heard that Thomas Geoghegan, Turraree and Paddy Barrett, Turraree were 1st cousins but they could never figure it  out properly. Well it must have been through the O’Connor’s as Thomas Geoghegan’s first wife was Ellen O’Connor and Paddy Barrett’s father Mick Barrett was married to Kate O’Connor from Glenastar, Ardagh. That being the case the said Ellen and Kate O’Connor may have been sisters which means that Mick Barrett and Tomas Geoghegan’s father (married to Mary Lynch) were 1st cousins which would leave Paddy Barrett and Tom Geoghegan (Tom married to Bridget Scanlon) 2nd cousins not actual 1st cousins as first envisaged.

My dear friend Mikie Kinnane whom I knew for over 60 years went to his eternal reward on Tuesday March 24th, 2020.

Have James Woods born c1843 and died at Tennekilla, Ballyhahill on Feb 10th 1905 aged 62 years, his daughter Julia Woods present at his death.

Have a Catherine Woods, Tennekilla daughter of James Woods who on Feb 4th 1919 married Denis Corbett, Fahard, son of Thomas Corbett, the witnesses being Patrick Enright and Katie Hanrahan.

Have a James Woods, Turraree, Glin who died from T.B. on Sept 17th 1900 aged 17 years, his father James Woods present at his death.

A Mary Woods died at Mohernagh on June 3rd 1918 aged 90 years, Margaret Fitzgerald present at death.

A Denis Woods died on March 16th 1903 at Finoe, Ballyhahill aged 90 years, James Harte, a neighbour present at the death.

A Mary Anne Woods died on Dec 5th 1889 aged 8 months at Glin Workhouse to Mary Woods, a domestic servant, address given as Clounleharde. This must have been Mary Woods, daughter of William, Glenagragra and must have been working at Woods’ in Clounleharde at the time.

A Kate Woods died at Clounleharde on Dec 19th 1886 aged 46 years, wife of Mick Woods a blacksmith, Michael Woods son of deceased present at the death. A Michael Woods was listed as a visitor on the 1901 census for McMahon’s of Ballyguiltenane Upper/Glenagragra aged 74 years, McMahon’s wife was Brigid Woods from Clounleharde.

A John Woods, farmer, died at Ballyguiltenane on May 28th 1885 aged 72 years, his daughter Ellen Woods present at his death.

A Mary Woods died at Glin on Dec 8th 1884 aged 100 years, her son John Woods present at her death.

A Hannah  Woods, dressmaker, daughter of Patrick Woods, a farmer, on July 11th 1880 at Glin church married Michael Hunt, a baker, son of Patrick Hunt, a labourer, the witnesses being Patrick Dillon and Katie Madigan.

A Catherine Woods, daughter of John Woods, a farmer from Glin, on Feb 12th 1873 at Glin Church, married Patrick Sheahan from Athea, son of Henry Sheahan a farmer, the witnesses being, John Quaid and Johanna McGrath.

A Michael Woods born on April 19th 1876 to John Woods and Mary Connors, Killeaney.

A John Woods born on Feb 23rd 1869 to John Woods and Mary Connors, Ballyguiltenane.

A Kate Woods born on Oct 17th 1875 to Patrick Woods and Johanna Connors, Glin.

A Michael Woods born on March 24th at Ballyculhane to Patrick Woods and Johanna Connors.

A Daniel Woods born on May 5th at Killeaney, Glin to John Woods and Mary Connors.

A Patt Woods born on July 12th 1867 at Finoe, Ballyhahill to ? Wingle.

A Mary Woods born on May 6th 1873 at Glin to Patrick Woods and Mary Connors.

A John Woods born on Jan 6th 1871 at Glin to Patt Woods and Johanna Connors.

A Michael Woods born on May 8th 1871 at Killeaney, Glin to John Woods and Mary Connors.

A Patrick Woods born on January 24th at Ballyculhane, Glin to Patt Woods and Johanna Connors.

A Jane Woods born on April 6th 1870 at Ballyguiltenane to John Woods and Mary Kenneally.

An Anne Woods born on April 16th 1870 at Finnoe to James Woods and Julia Wingle.

A Michael Woods born on Oct 6th 1872 at Whiskeyhall to James Woods and Julia Wingle.

A Patt Woods born on March 25th 1872 at Killeaney to John Woods and Mary Connors.

An Ellen Woods born on Dec 7th 1865 at Ballyguiltenane to John Woods and Mary Kenneally.

Marriage on Nov 22nd 1868 at Glin church of John Woods son of Michael Woods, Glin to Mary Connors, daughter of John Connors, Glin, witnesses John Connors and Mary Walsh.

Marriage on March 17th 1866 at Loughill church of James Woods, aged 21 years, a labourer, son of Patrick Woods, Lisready to Julia Wingle, aged 20 years, daughter  of Michael Wingle, Lisready, a labourer, witnesses John Spearing and Pricella O’Shaughnessy.

Johanna Woods born on Feb 24th 1908 at Tennikilla to Kate Woods,father not recorded, Julia Woods present at the birth.

Patrick Woods born on May 21st 1905 at Tennikilla to Kate Woods, domestic servant, her mother Julia Woods present at the birth.

A William Woods died at Aughrim, Moyvane on June 30th 1922, a smiths child aged 1 year, Johanna Mulvihill present at the death.

James Woods, a labourer,  died on Feb 10th, 1905 aged 62 years, his daughter Julia Woods present at his death in Tennekilla.

Julia Woods died on Nov 19th, 1913 at Tennikilla aged 66 years, (disease of the heart),  widow of James Woods a labourer, John Shine from Gortadroma, Shanagolden present at her death.

Mary Woods, a widow died on may 14th, 1897 at Tarmons, Co. Kerry, her sister Margaret Enright present at her death.

A John McMahon born on Feb 18th, 1882 at Scort, his father Denis McMahon present at the birth.

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