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The least populated county in all of Ireland, sparse Co. Leitrim has only around 31,000 people living on its 1,590 square kilometres. Unsurprisingly, Leitrim is also the least known-about county in Ireland and, perhaps unfairly, doesn't really get its due.
Parkes Castle and Lough Gill, Kilmore, Fivemilebourne, Co. Leitrim,
Not that Leitrim has no draws. Poet W.B. Yeats was quite taken with the many landscapes of Leitrim and its natural beauty. One of his most famous poems, The Rose of Inishfree, is about the isle of Inishfree on Lough Gill. Yeats also penned the romantic Glencar Waterfall, which cascades just outside Manorhamilton, in The Stolen Child.
Glencar Waterfall
Carrick-on-Shannon is Leitrim's county town. A bustling place of fewer than 5000 residents, it, like many aspects of southern Leitrim, is defined by the stately River Shannon. The Shannon is linked to the River Erne via a canal here, while huge Lough Allen sprawls across the centre of the county, making Leitrim an ideal place for water sports and fishing.
Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim
The northwest part of the county is dominated by mountains and eventually touches the Atlantic Ocean. The coastline here at Tullaghan is the single shortest bit of county coastline in Ireland – a mere 2.5 kilometres long. Leitrim also provides Co. Donegal's only link to the Republic of Ireland along its roughly 10-kilometre long border.
Swans on Glencar Lake, County Leitrim
Co. Leitrim has seen its share of problems through years, particularly during the Great Famine, when the population here was devastated by starvation and emigration. Interestingly because of this, you are more likely to meet someone with Leitrim roots outside of Ireland than you are to meet someone from Leitrim within Ireland.
Actor James Cagney had family roots in Co. Leitrim, and Irish actor Patrick McGoohan of the TV series "Secret Agent/Danger Man" and Columbo fame spent part of his childhood in Drumreilly. And 1994 Eurovision winner, Charlie McGettigan lives in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim.
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Bob Baskerville
My Great Great Grandfather, Patrick Kelly, son of Patrick Kelly and Ellen Sheridan, was born in County Leitrm in 1851, emigrated to America in 1869-1870 with 2 cousins. My information ends with Patrick and Ellen, we are not sure if they had more kids than Patrick, who their parents were etc. Any help would be appreciated.
Kelly Gibbons Benedict
My great grandfather’s name is John Kelly who married Bridget Kettrick. These are the children’s names, Charles, Michael, John, Mary, Norah, Julia, Pat and Bridget Kelly who married Martin Gibbons. I know Bridget Kettrick’s fathers name is Patrick Kettrick, his wife I might be Bridget Hoster and that’s all I have on my grandmother Bridget A (Kelly) Gibbons. Can anyone help me out? My grandmother Bridget (Kelly) Gibbons often was called Bridie and her sister Catherine was called Kitty who married in the USA as well.
Kelly
My Great Grandfather and his immigration papers and I have his first and last and where from. His name is Patrick Kelly and he immigrated from Dublin. My first name is Kelly because I was named after my Nana's maiden name which was Kelly from her Father. So the names I have are Patrick Kelly from Dublin probably around the 1900s I'm guessing.
Patrick Kelly from Dublin immigrated around 1900s
Daughter is Ruth Kelly which was her maiden name she became Ruth Wilkinson after.
Shirl O'Connor
Dermot Blake
Clare Reynolds
ELIZABETH
I am looking for information about my ancestors. We know we are descendants of a Michael Reynolds born in Ireland in the 1800's and died in Quebec about 1869. Michael married a Maria Watson and moved to Quebec. They had 6 children.
If anyone has any information to help me further my search it would be appreciated.
Clare Reynolds
ELIZABETH
I am looking for information about my ancestors. We know we are descendants of a Michael Reynolds born in Ireland in the 1800's and died in Quebec about 1869. Michael married a Maria Watson and moved to Quebec. They had 6 children.
If anyone has any information to help me further my search it would be appreciated.
Jorge Moran
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Ricardo Moran
Moran
I have been to to Oyster bar and the owner looks exactly like my grandfather. The owner gave me 2 key chains - very generous!!
Our history is lost other than some loose information from Ancestry DNA. I did a Y DNA search years ago and had it downloaded and sent to Irish origins linking us to the following surnames: Doherty, Campbell, McCampbell, McGee, Gormely, MacAdams etc. M222 aka Northern Irish. Assuming from Sligo.
Another interesting fact on Ancestry I’m related to several African Americans from the Caribbean- so apparently some of my people got shipped by Cromwell after their defeat. My mother is 100% Norwegian and the Irish Moran’s never owned slaves.
My Irish Brady and Moran family made it to Minnesota in the 1860’s. Th
Patrick Moran
Gallagher
Gallagher
Grace Gallagher married Frances Conaghan 19 Jan 1864. They then imm. to the United States. in1869. Frank and Grace Gallagher/Conaghan eventually settled in Hazleton Pa. They had Mary (b6 Jan 1870, Adara, Don., Ireland). Mary married Andrew Higgins. They had 12 children. My Grandfather was #5, his name was Daniel M Higgins. Mary (my Mom, his daughter) often recalled "Visitors from Ireland" to visit her Gradmom Grace.
Jack Fritz
Attn: Witros
I recently posted an article on my great grandfather Patrick Gallagher who was born in Aghavanny Leitrim
which has been absorbed by Kiltycloger. Most of his children were born in Manor Hamilton which is between Kiltycloger and Drumkeeren. I have been researching my family and I do not know, but we could be somehow related. However, of my ggfather's 10 children, 8 immigrated to the US about 1892, but they all went to Chicago, not NY. Will let you know if I find any family connection. Jack Fritz
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Tammy Rich
I would like to find out more about my family history. I have information back to Patrick Henry Gallagher of Donegal County and he was born on December 25, 1836. I know that his father's name was Michael Gallagher and his mother's name was Nellie Dwyer. If anyone has any further information on this, I would greatly appreciate it.
gallagher
All I know is that my mother was brought to the U.S. by a catholic orphanage and obtained a green card before I was born in 1986. I only know that her maiden name was Gallagher. but I don't know the exact spelling. My mothers name was Bernadette Gallager if anyone knows any information about my family history I would love to hear it. Sean Michael Paul
BarneyGallagher
?Mea gloria fideles? Fidelity is the quality of being faithful or loyal. Its original meaning regarded duty to a lord or a king, in a broader sense than the related concept of fealty. Both derive from the Latin word fid?lis, meaning faithful or loyal. Mea gloria My Glory Fidelity is my Glory
witros
Greetings and Happy St. Patricks Day to all. I have been searching for information on my great grandfather James Gallagher. To the best of my knowledge, he was born in Co. Leitrim 1868-1872. On his New York City death certificate it lists his parents as James Gallagher and Bridget McPartland both of Ireland. He left Ireland around 1892 and settled in Brooklyn, New York. He married Anna Woods who was born in Drumkeeran, Co. Leitrim. I have been unable to find any information on my ggf James and would appreciate any help. Thanks.
Brian Gallagher
Tom Couillard
J Flynn
Flynn
I am searching for Agnes Winifred Flynn, born 5th October 1912 and baptized 6th November 1912 at St. Brigid's Church, Faughart, Kilcurry, County Louth as were all of her siblings except for Rose Ann Flynn who was born in Glassdrummond. Her mother was Maggie Richardson born 1887 and her father was Richard Flynn born 1887.Agnes had siblings called: Rose Ann Flynn born 1901, Mary Bridget Flynn born 1904 and married Peter McCaffrey in 1924.Christopher Flynn born 1906, Theresa Patricia Flynn born 1910 and may have married a man named McGeough and lived in Seafield Lawns, Dundalk prior to 1970.She had two children called Mary and Joseph. Agnes Winifred Flynn born October 1912 and Richard Paul Flynn born 1915. All lived in the Faughart, Kilcurry,
Thomasmartin Flynn
Sean Flynn
Dunrobin38
Melissa Reilly
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Pat Baldwin
John Reilly, born 1790, migrated to Canada from Ireland to Toronto, Ontario Canada. He had a son, Thomas C. Reilly, B. 1809, daughter Rebecca Reilly, b. 1815, son John G Reilly, b. 1819 and daughter Mary A Reilly b. 1820. My direct line is through the son, John G Reilly, b. 1819 In Cavan, Toronto Canada, and who later moved to moved to Buffalo New York. John G Reilly had a son Silas Wright Reilly B. 1850 in Buffalo NY., who had a son John Gillespie Reilly, b. 1871 in Buffalo NY., whose son was my father, John Edwin Reilly, b. 1911 In NYC, NY.. I have been told the first Reilly came from County Caven, Ireland, but cannot verify this.
The siblings of the first John Reilly also lived in Buffalo NY.
Kenneth Kooter
Hello,
my Name is Kenneth Kooter (born as Menrad) 25.03.1978, my father was Kenneth McGowan, he was in the 1970`s stationed in Germany in Brüggen (air clutch fields).
My mother told me these last year November on her Deathbed, that explained a lot. But i dont know very much above my roots.
Maybe some one could help me.
Best regards
Kenneth Kooter
Cynthia Crutsinger
I am trying to find the ancestry of my 3rd great grandfather William McGowan from Ireland. He was born around 1806. He immigrated from Ireland to Canada, with a family legend that his brother was with him but went on and he never saw him again. Some of us have had our DNA done and see evidence of our line in Canada, of course, but also in Australia. There is possibility that William left a family in Ireland, with a wife named Mary Ann" and just started a new one in Canada. William's granddaughter, Alexandra, immigrated to the USA and settled in the Mojave desert. She was my great grandmother.
Mcgowan
Barbara McGowan and Richard McConnochie lived in Ardrossan, Scotland and had a daughter Isobella McConnochie abt Jul 1828, my 2nd great grandmother. They also had daughter Mary Ann (1831) and Barbara (1833), possibly others. Isobella married William McNeely abt 1848 and moved to Kilbirnie, Scotland. sometime before 1860 they moved to America.
Glenn Wolfe
I am searching information on Barbara McGowan who married a Richard Mcconnochie 21 Jan 1826 at Parish Ardrossan, Ayrshire, Scotland. Several family trees on Ancestry have a Barbara Mcgugan married to a Richard Mcconnochie but I don't think she is the same but cannot prove it. Is Mcgugan and McGowan possibly the same person or are these name interchangeable?
Mcgowan
Rick McGowan
Robert Stanley McGowan
My paternal grandfather was Thomas McGowan. He was born in Hammond, Indiana in the 1880s. His father, John McGowan may have been from Ireland - or possibly his grandfather who lived in Mount Savage, Maryland around the time of the American Civil War. Thomas was a Cavalryman who served with US Forces in the Philippines and maybe during the Spanish-American War. Family lore has it that the McGowans came to the US from Donegal.
dunne
nancyconrey
Trying to find info regarding my MGF, William Samuel McGowan who was born 12-28-1880 somewhere in Ireland. His father was Joseph McGowan and his mother was Mary Ann Dycher McGowan. He was reportedly born in Cloydah, near Dublin. He was baptised at the Cloydah Church by the Reverend Tho R. Greene. This was in the Diocese of Seighlin. Any and all info will be greatly appreciated.
Simon Townshend
Hi John Clark Mcdermott, whose father was Sean Neville McDermott.?I believe you are my cousin. I believe we both share a grandfather whose name was Neville Hanton McDermott who I am also trying to find out about. I can tell you he was a watchmaker or jeweller who lived in South Africa and died in 1961. I have reason to believe he was born in 1893 and that your father and my mother were the children of his second wife. According to my mother, my grandfather was born in County Clare, Ireland - but I have failed to find any official records. Let me know if you are interested in learning more.
McDermott
My father is Floyd Howard McDermott, an only child born to Howard Brintin and Jeanne McDermott, my grandparents. Howard Brintin McDermott was the only son born to Howard Francis McDermott. Howard Brintin had a sister, Janet, who died as a child from polio. Howard Francis McDermott was born Aug 29, 1876 in Philadelphia, PA and died in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois on Nov 22, 1965. I am looking for his parents, John Lamb and Mary McDermott as well as any siblings he may have had. I know that John Lamb McDermott OR Mary had a sister by the name of Annie Willett. My McDermott clan arrived in the USA from Killarney, Kerry County, Ireland sometime prior to 1876. Because my direct lineage involves the only child of an only child and possible THEN another only child, I am stumped in my search until I can connect linege via great great aunts/uncles.
Carol Butler nee Lavin
My Father was Gerard Lavin (1921 - 2000), his Father was William Lavin, whose Mother was Bridget McDermott (1888 - 1939) Bridget's parents, from her Birth Certificate were Thomas & Winifred McDermott. Winifred did not become a 'McDermott' by marriage as this was also her Surname when she was single. William and Bridget Lavin lived in Lancashire in 1901 Census and had 3 children, Veronica, William, Gerard, the latter was my father.
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MCDERMOTT
John MCDERMOTT born August 8 1903 ,died December 30th 1950 .age 47 in Toronto Canada .He was my mothers father, he had 4 children Kathleen, John, Betty Anne ,and Patrick My grandfather was from Belfast and had a family before he came to Canada with children ,so my mother has half brothers and sisters.I dont know much about his family and history and my mother doesnt know very much about his life as she was very young when he died. My mother is getting on and i have tried to find some information but as of yet finding it very hard.
McDermott
Where to start. I'm Katie descendant of McDermotts. I've been trying to trace my 3 X Great grandparents John and Anne McDermott. I know that on the England 1871 census they lived in Sheffield, Yorkshire. John is listed as being born in 1831 in Ireland, as is his wife Anne but no area is given just Ireland. I have the family as Bridget age 16, Catherine 11, Thomas 15, Patrick 7, John 14, James 3 and Mary Ann is a baby. Address is New Yard, Hawley croft. Any help or suggestions on tracing them back further would be greatly appreciated as I am struggling to locate Bridgets birth. There maybe a connection to Longford. I have a baptism record that gives Anne's maiden name as Nealy but am unsure as to the accuracy. Thanks
McDermott
Where to start. I'm Katie descendant of McDermotts. I've been trying to trace my 3 X Great grandparents John and Anne McDermott. I know that on the England 1871 census they lived in Sheffield, Yorkshire. John is listed as being born in 1831 in Ireland, as is his wife Anne but no area is given just Ireland. I have the family as Bridget age 16, Catherine 11, Thomas 15, Patrick 7, John 14, James 3 and Mary Ann is a baby. Address is New Yard, Hawley croft. Any help or suggestions on tracing them back further would be greatly appreciated as I am struggling to locate Bridgets birth. There maybe a connection to Longford. I have a baptism record that gives Anne's maiden name as Nealy but am unsure as to the accuracy. Thanks
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John Clark McDermott
Michael J McDermott
Eslie McDermott
Everything I know of my ancestors is steeped in mystery. I know that we come from Sligo and are apparently decended from prince. but the actual details have not been told to me. There is a family legend that a long time ago a distant cousin was sent a message that he was to inherit a large family fortune. All he had to do was go over to Ireland to collect it. But after visiting a fortune teller who informed him that he would perish on the trip he chose not to go after all...what that fortune entailed, or if the story is even true I don;t know but it's kinda cool having it passed down.
I visited Ireland when I was in my early twenties and actually met a fellow McDermott one random night in a bar in Dublin. I would love to meet more peopl
marilynnored
My grandfather Michael McDermott came to the U.S from Ballysador, County Sligo when he was just 19yrs old. his brother John had already immagrated to St. Louis Missouri and sponsered his younger brother Michael. Michael traveled on the ship Majestic in the fall of 1900. he was listed on the passenger log as a laborer and had only 20 in his pocket. I cannot go across town on 20.
Roberta McHugh
McHugh
Brian Biletnikoff
Margaret Smith
Five Mc Hugh sisters left Drimeason Donegal early 1900s for the USA
Bridget (born 1875) arrived in Ellis Island 4 September 1900.
Mary(born 1882) arrived Ellis Island 13 August 1900.
Sarah (born 1885) arrived Ellis island 18 February 1907 with her brother John
Two other sisters Hannah and Julie no information.
John ( born 1878) may have been an Iron worker and married someone called Annie A ( nee Byrne)
They lived in Manhattan possibly 122 east 62nd street
They are my great aunts and uncle.
Joseph McHugh
Hello. Looking for information on my great grandfather Henry McHugh. He was reportedly born around 1855-1858 in New Brunswick, son of John McHugh and Bridget McCullough. He eventually migrated South and married Plooma Geneva Curtis and had a son Harry Vernon McHugh. I have not been able to find any birth records in New Brunswick for him. Any help would be much appreciated.
Becky Sipsey
My grandpa, Thomas Morton McHugh, was born c. 1883-1887 in Ballyhaunis, County Mayo. He emigrated to North America around 1911 and then married Alice Kate Maunder in Vancouver B.C. in 1913. My father, Thomas Roland McHugh was born in Vancouver B.C. and then they both moved to Seattle, Washington and became U.S. citizens. I'm trying to locate the exact date and parents names of Thomas Morton McHugh. I think he may have had a sister Bridget or maybe a mom named Bridget. I'm unable to determine which records are truly his.
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Kathleen O’Shea
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Mchugh
Margaret Cook
Jackie Webber
Colleen McHugh
Maggie
kairah mchugh
Nancy L Draper
McHugh
McHugh
I am looking for James and Elizabeth McHugh, my gg grandparents.
James b: abt 1827
Brother - Peter- born abt 1824
Sister - Margaret (I believe) born abt 1822-1825
James signed declaration of Intention 10/1850 in Genesee County, New York State, USA
Peter signed Declaration of Intention 10/1849 in Genesee County, New York State, USA.
James married Elizabeth McMahon(McMann) I believe...Her father Mark McMahon (born about 1790) shows living with them on the 1850 Town of Alabama, County of Genesee, New York State, USA census.
Peter married Mary McGlaughlin (I believe) who was born about 1827-1829.
Margaret (good possibility their sister) is married and showing on 1850 Town of Alabama, County of Genesee, New York State, USA census and l
Michelle Jones
vontrapuk
Hi My name is Bernadette McHugh. Im the oldest of 6 brothers and 4 sisters. The main forename in our family is Myles. Im sure there could also be a link to the McDonald clan in Scotland as my aunt who nursed a lord McDonald said that the name McHugh means son of Hugh of the McDonald clan. Their must be a strong link with Ireland and Scotland. Im sure I have loads of relatives out there.
McGovern
Timothy McGovern
Roger D Dick
Frances Medico
McGovern
Kris
teresa dean
I am trying to find my biological father's family line in Ireland I know he was born in the early 1910s I know he immigrated to New York City from Ireland I know he was much older than my mother and that she was his second wife he lost his first wife and child to a sickness in New York City
Geraldine O'Donoghue
Carolyn Forde
Carolyn Forde
McLoughlin
Patrick Ambrose McLoughlin became Secretary General of the Department of Health in Ireland. He also served as Chairperson of the National Health Service Executive from 2012-2015 during a major economic crisis for Ireland. He had a distinguished career dealing with major health scandals very effectively. Born 1952
Rosemary McGrath
Rosemary McGrath
McLoughlin
Mc Loughlin
Hello! I am looking for information about my great grandfather, William Mc Loughlin born in Ireland - not sure if 1835 or 1840 and deceased in Salto, Argentina in 1895. Son of James Mc Loughlin and Mary Duffy. and husband of Winnifred Muldoon, from Legan, Co. Longford, born in 1845 and deceased in 1896 in Salto, Argentina. Thank you!
Martin Barron
I've used Felix because I believe connections are easier with an exceptional christian name. He may have been born in Drumgud, Kiltubridd, but certainly resided in Costrea Townland 1857(Griffiths) and passed there in 1891. I believe my GG grandfather John Mulvey was his brother. John was at Drumgud Townland 1856(Griffiths) and passed there in 1902. There maybe another brother Patrick who was at Breandrum 1857(Griffiths) and passed there in 1893. Just trying to tie them together
Martin Barron
I've used Felix because I believe connections are easier with an exceptional christian name. He may have been born in Drumgud, Kiltubridd, but certainly resided in Costrea Townland 1857(Griffiths) and passed there in 1891. I believe my GG grandfather John Mulvey was his brother. John was at Drumgud Townland 1856(Griffiths) and passed there in 1902. There maybe another brother Patrick who was at Breandrum 1857(Griffiths) and passed there in 1893. Just trying to tie them together
John Rourke
John Rourke
Beirne
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Anthony Barrett
(Part 1 of 3) The McGown name has a long history in Ireland, but now DNA and some recorded history says its origin is from the north-west region of the Emerald Island. The McGown story [dominated by DNA tribal marker R1b-L513, Subgroup D2] can trace their beginnings to the Finn Valley in Donegal, Ireland from 50 BCE. Perhaps the journey begins with the Clanna Dedad; Deda, son of Sen or Deda Mac Sin. The McGown surname origin is from the Cenél Conaill [R1b-L513, Subgroup D] who found the Dál Fiatach.
Anthony Barrett
(Part 2 of 3) A group will also found the Kingdom of Ercing in Wales as trade with Romans will become essential around 300 CE. But how could this be? Recent discoveries from DNA testing are unlocking the migration patterns of Celtic tribes as late as 800 CE to 1200 CE. The McGown story begins in pre-history Ireland but this line and many of his kin will move to Wales, then travel to Brittany, France during the Dark Ages.
Anthony Barrett
(Part 3 of 3) Discover their newly found untold story and how forgotten texts bring their story back to life. From the ebook, “The Tribe Within” learn how DNA unfolds this amazing tale and if you look in the right places, how history narrates this evidence. There is another written account of their story, but it is camouflaged in smoke and myth – it will become the tales of King Arthur. Come follow in the footsteps of Deda Mac Sin and visit https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/401207
Patricia
Jim Kelly
Darren Rogan
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