Abbeyfeale, Macalla na Mainistreach, Athea Parish News April 24th, 1999

Ahern Denny & Patsy Brouder 1997

Athea All Stars..Louise & Leanne Higgins...Weekly Observer Feb 28th, 1996.

Ashe Rev William….Glin 1816…Mason’s Parochial Survey of Ireland.

Athea Bog….3 hair balls found in a bog in Athea in 1954. The balls consisted of hairs from and ox bound together and covered on the outside with the tail hairs from a horse.

Athea Bog Letting…Another sworn Inquiry Suggested.

Athea Cairde Duchais, Top Award 1995.

Athea Cairde Duchais, Poem By Paddy Faley W/O July 19th, 1995.

Athea Carnival...June 19th, 1965…Athea carnival opens…see Athea Parish Journal 1994/95 p134.

Athea Carnival 1966….Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, July 02, 1966 – Page 13. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

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Athea Carnival… June 1968. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com Limerick Leader Saturday June 15th, 1968 page 20

Athea Carnival...Irish Examiner June 5th, 1969. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com.

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Athea Committee 1969…A.P.J. 1989 p52.

Athea Carnival 1983.  www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Kerryman 1904-current, Friday, May 27, 1983 – Page 8 Athea Carnival. 

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Athea Carnival. The Kerryman, Friday June 3^rd, 1983, page 8 http://www.irishnewspaperarchines.com

Athea Carnival Queen Martina Casey, Lr. Rd. 

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The Kerryman, Friday June 3^rd, 1983. page 8 http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

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Athea Carnival 1989… opened on Friday May 26th, 1989 with a football game between Athea and Robert Emmett’s of London. Final score Robert Emmett’s 1-6, Athea 2-2. The match was organised by Pat Hunt of Coole West who plays with the Emmett’s.

Athea Church…Oct 29th, 1986…Work has commenced on the restoration of our church………

Athea Church...Wednesday Sept 30th, 1987….newly restored church in Athea opened its doors to the public.

Athea Church…Sat Oct 3rd, 1987…first wedding in the newly renovated church in Athea….Kathy Larkin, Clash, Athea to Seamus Lenihan, Caherlevoy, Mountcollins. Weekly Observer Wed Oct 7th, 1987 page 8, ATHEA NOTES.

Athea Church…Oct 18th, 1987… at 3pm, official opening of the newly restored church in Athea. Solemn blessing and re-dedication by Most Rev Jeremiah Newman, Bushop of Limerick.

Athea Community Council…

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Athea Community Council contd...

Athea Community Sports Results May 1999 By Pat Brosnan.

Athea...Con Colbert….Feb 8th, 1966…It was announced in Athea that a community centre may be Athea’s memorial to patriot Con Colbert, funds to be raised in the near future.

Athea Con Colbert…..

Athea Coursing Club Dance 1948. Limerick Leader 1905 current, Saturday, September 18, 1948. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Athea Coursing Club…The First…Poem By John Hunt Chicago & Athea.

Athea Credit Union…..Weekly Observer Wed April 26th, 1989.

Athea Dance 1947…Kerryman 1904 current, Saturday, December 06, 1947. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Athea…World Champion dancers

Athea Drama Group...Production of ‘Sive’ March 26th & 27th, 1993. ‘The Buds of Ballybunion’, 7th, 8th, & 10th, April 1994 at the Colbert Memorial Hall, Athea. Weekly Observer April 6th, 1994.

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Athea Drama Group…March 2000.

Athea E-Commerce

Athea Emigrants Re-Union...May 21st, 1988...Emigrants Dance in the Spotted Dog, Willesden London. Coach leaving Athea on Thursday May 19th, arriving in London on Friday May 20th. Music with Patie Enright & Timmy Keeffe (Boys in Blue.) Fare £44 (return) Photo of the 1989 Re-Union from the Weekly Observer, Wed, May 24th, 1989 hereunder…

Athea Emigrants Reunion to London 1990….Meeting held on Sat May 19th, at Fr. Cussen’s house, pencilled in for Oct 6th, 1990. 40 names already submitted, preferably to John J.O’Connor. A fee of £96 return from the Square, Athea.

Athea Field Day 1997

Athea, West Champions 1919 for the first time. Team members as follows –

Goals: Paddy Murphy (Postman).

Backs: Mick Ahern, Patrick Woulfe, Paddy Mullane Harnesmaker & Team Trainer, Tom Brouder, Tom ‘Baker’ O’Sullivan, Mick Sullivan.

Midfield: Tom Hayes & Fr. Tim Leahy.

Forwards: Willie Cosgrave (Creamery) Jerry Sheehan, Mick ‘Phil’ Woulfe, Harry Reidy, Dick Denihan & Johnny Mullane.

Sub: Charlie Troy.

Athea GAA 1947 – Athea 4-2, Abbeyfeale0-3, West Limerick Junior Football C/Ship May 1947

Athea GAA, 1948 West Jnr Football Final.…. Limerick Leader 1905 current, Saturday, October 30, 1948. Athea 4-11, Kilcolman 1-3.

http://www.irishnewspaperarchives,com

Athea 1949….Athea 2-7, Ballylanders 0-4…. County Junior Football Semi-Final, Dec 4th, 1949 at Dromcollogher. Limerick Leader Sat Dec 10th, 1949. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Limerick Leader Wed July 12th, 1950 http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Athea GAA – 1950 County Junior Football Champions...beating Treaty Sarsfields on a scoreline of Athea 1-2, Treaty Sarsfield 0-2.

Limerick Leader Wed Dec 6th, 1950 p 4. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Athea 1950 Junior Football Champions 40th. Anniverdary Dinner Dance at the Devon Inn, Templeglantine Nov 1990…

Athea G.A.A. 1953 – Club reviewed by ‘Old Gael’ on Limerick Weekly Echo, Nov 7th, 1953. ‘OldGael’ being my brother in law Michael Kiely, Rooskagh East, Athea…

Continued……

Athea GAA – 1963 West Junior Champions…Irish Examiner 1841 current, Wednesday, December 11, 1963 Page 10. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com.

Timmy Woulfe scored the only goal of the game with Johnny Mullane, Tom Barrett & Paddy Dwane the leading lights on the Athea team.

Athea 2-11, Pallasgreen 1-2 in the 1963 County Junior Final which was played in Bruree on March 1st, 1964. Scores for Athea – Timmy Woulfe 1-5. Jerry Carey – 1-2. Jim Barrett 0-2. Tom Barrett 0-2. Referee Mick Sexton, Bruree. Limerick Leader March 7th, 1964. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

1963 Winners

Athea…1964 County Senior Football Semi-Final…St. Patrick’s 4-6 to Athea 1-2. Limerick Leader Sept 26th, 1964 http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Re- Athea team above. Pat Lavan was a Garda stationed in Patrickswell whom Jerry Carey convinced to play with Athea. He only played one season with them, he wasn’t too impressed with the training commitment by some of the Athea lads.

Athea v Patrickswell 1968…. Limerick Leader 1905 current, Saturday, June 22, 1968. http://www.irishnewspaoerarchives.com.

Athea v Treaty Sarsfields, Sunday September 15th, 1968. A look at the buildup and player profiles from Limerick Leader, Sat Sept 14th, 1968, page 18. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

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Limerick Leader saturday september 21st, 1968 page 18

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.Athea The Champions By Pat Brosnan.

Athea...Sun April 12th, 1986…Athea beat Fedamore in the County Junior League Final 1-7 to 0-3. Tom Quaid, Dirreen was captain. My neighbour and cousin Pat Higgins, Glasha was a member of the squad. First time in almost 20 years that an Athea team contested a county final. Scores for Athea – John Liston 1-6, Tom Carroll 0-1. Man of the match Frank Woulfe, Athea. Paddy Faley, Glenbawn wrote the following victory poem entitled- Up Athea, which appeared in the Weekly Observer of Wed April 22nd, 1987 page 5.

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Athea GAA...1987 – Sunday Sept 13th, 1987…Athea beat Gerald Griffins, Ballyhahill 3-7 to 1-5 in the West Limerick Junior football final at Newcastle West to add to the victories of 1937, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1963 and 1982.

Athea, Best in the West….Weekly Observer Wed April 5th, 1989.

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Athea GAA 1989. Weekly Observer.Weekly Observer Oct 4th, 1989 page 21.

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Athea G.A.A. Social on Dec 15th, 1989 at Moran’s Country Club, Carrickerry….

Athea GAA 1990 – Junior Football, Weekly Observer Wed Aug 29th, 1990…

Athea GAA 1996. Weeklt Observer

Athea 0-12, Monagea 1-9. 1997.

Athea Pairc na Gael. Limerick Leader March 1st, 1987. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

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.Weekly Obsderver March 1997.

.Weekly Observer March 1997.

Athea 1997 West Junior Football Champions

Athea…1997 Co Junior Football champions

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Athea…All Ireland Medals For Athea Girls…

Athea U14 Boys & Girls…Double County Champions 1999.

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Athea Garda Barracks.….On June 14^th 1923 the first Gardai were allocated to the village of Athea.

Athea Gards Sergeant.

The Kerryman, Friday Nov 11^th, 1983. Front page.

http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Athea reacts to its former Sergeant.

Athea Gun Club...List of sponsors.

Sponsors contd….

Members of Gun Club 1998

Athea…The Giant’s Village…..

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Athea Homecoming Festival 1993…Danny Lynch, should read Joan O’Connor and not Nora. Kathleen Lynch wife of Dan, Chicago and my mother.

Athea Homecoming Festival 1995...

Athea..My Homeland In Athea By Paddy Faley

Athea Horse Racing...renewed on Sunday April 25th, 1982 after a lapse of 35 years.

Athea Notes…Weekly Observer Wed June 21st, 1989 page 16.

Athea Notes 1996….Limerick Leader 1905-current, Saturday, June 15, 1996 – Page 39. Sean Cahill, Eamon O’Riordan, Jimmy Kelly, Nellie Fitzgerald, Pat Brosnan, Ann O’Halloran, Edmond O’Halloran. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Athea & Glin Notes 1996...Weekly Observer June 6th, 1996.

Athea My Home in By Paddy Faley...

Athea Parafin Oil….it was reported in Oct 1941 that there was no Parafin Oil delivered to Athea since April.

Athea’s Parish Journal...1st Printing of in 1989…..reviewed by Mannix Joyce in Limerick Leader Jan 1990 http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Athea Journal 1998/’99 Reviewed By Mangaire Suagach.

Athea Parish News Free Edition Dec 1999

Athea Parish Newsletter, June 2009….

Athea Parish Newsletter, May 2010…

Athea Parish Newsletter, May 2012.

Athea Parochial House.… built by Rev Fr. William Downes during his ministry in Athea 1888-1894.

Athea Post Office robbery….Limerick Leader 1905-current, Wednesday, November 22, 1939 – Page 3. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com.

Limerick Leader, Sat Feb 8th, 1941. page 7

Limerick Leader, Wed Feb 19th, 1941 page 4.

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Limerick Leader Monday March 24th, 1941 page 4....

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Limerick Leader Mon May 12th, 1941, page 3.

This case should never have proceeded. Despite the fact that his coat was found at the scene, there was no prima facia case against him. In my opinion the man was set up. The District Justice made the proper decision. The evidence, other than that of the sub-postmaster’s, failed to meet the required standards of credibility to substantiate a conviction. Safeguarding the innocent is paramount, as the consequences of wrongful convictions can be devastating and irreversible, leading to shattered lives and dreams unfulfilled. This man’s life was totally destroyed. He emigrated to England and died at a young age. (George Langan)

Athea Guild… Limerick Leader Mon March 1st, 1954. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com .

Athea Notes 1983. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

June 10, 1983 – Page 6 Athea Notes. 

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Athea Projects A.P.N.

Athea Roads 1942….Limerick Leader http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Athea – Scenic Athea By Paddy Faley

Athea School Pupils at Listowel Writers Week June 1996.

Athea School of Dancing…Athea Parish News Dec 7th, 1996.

Athea School Pupils enrollment on Sept 1st, 1999 A.P.N Oct 1999.

Athea Soccer 1989 – Girls U19 Soccer Team.

Weekly Observer Newspaper, Wed March 8th, 1989.

Athea Sports…Wed June 15th, 1988, page 16 of Weekly Observer, Athea Sports. All results. A huge thanks to Pat Brosnan, Knocknagorna who ran off the games.

Athea The Flourishing Town Of By Paddy Faley. A.P.J 1989 p37.

Athea, The Old Fair of, Nov 14th….

Athea Turf Drive 1951… http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Athea United Grounds Take Shape

Athea – The Village of Athea By George Langan

Athea Waltzing… prize-winners at Rathkeale, Weekly Observer Aug 1989.

Athea, West Limerick, North Kerry….Margo and the old Lady…singer Margo and her love for the area…Kerryman 1904-current, Friday, December 30, 1983 – Page 20. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Athea…Wiring of Nov 1943…..Wiring of different houses in Athea for linking to the Shannon Scheme is proceeding apace. It’s expected that the town will have electric light long before Christmas.

Ahern Patrick, Garrygloss, Athea…

Aherne Timothy, Parkana, Athea. Limerick Leader Sat June 10th, 1944. Lightning Effects in West Limerick….Family’s Narrow Escape… http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Barrett Declan, Off To Dublin in the Green.

Barrett Denny ‘Brown’, Dirreen, Athea.

Barrett Jim.…Limerick v Tipperary National Football League Nov 10th, 1968 captained by Jim Barrett from Fairystreet, Athea. The first Athea man to captain a Limerick senior football team. Tipperary Star Nov 16th, 1968 http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Barrett Margaret, Athea, death of on Oct 29th, 1950. Limerick Leader Sat Nov 18th, 1950. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Brosnan Pat, Knocknagorna….Fleadh Cheoil winner, Fleadh Luimni 1989. Weekly Observer Wed June 14th, 1989.

Brosnan Pat…Pat Brosnan the Bard from Athea, composed By Domhnall DeBarra.

Brouder Joe, Athea & Castlequarter, tribute to By Timmy Woulfe A.P.N. JAN 1999.

Brosnan Pat…Article Changes In Our Time

Browne Mossie RIP, Athea…WEEKLY OBSERVER.

Cahill Kit, London & Athea….Limerick Leader 1905-current, Saturday, June 15, 1996 – Page 39. Athea Notes. irishnewspaperarchives,com

Casey Sr. Angela, Birmingham. Unexpected death of Weekly Observer Wed April 26th, 1989.

Coleman Julie nee Dalton, Louisville, Kentucky & Knocknagorna, Athea, Co. Limerick….Death Notice…..

Collins J.P, Publican, Athea…

Collins Paul, Athea, grandson of J.P. & Mary….Green/Sustainability Count Award….Weekly Observer April 17th, 2024, Front Page.

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Connolly Mike…my 2nd cousin…letter from Oct 21st, 2011...

Cotter Margaret R.I.P.

Cox Bridie, Ballyline, Ballylongford, Co. Kerry….letter to George Langan on Feb 2nd, 2009.

Cox Bridie – Perwick Carole, Gore, Australia.…Letter to Bridie Cox, Ballyline, Ballylongford, March 22nd, 2001.

Cratloe Creamery.…Cusack Donie, Cratloe….Cratloe Creamery By Donie Cusack.….A.P.N. March 29th, 2001, taken from, Macalla na Mainistreach.

Crowley Miss M, Templeglantine…Limerick Weekly Echo Jan 3rd, 1953, Poem entitled Newcastle West.

Cusack Donie, Cratloe….Cratloe Creamery By Donie Cusack.….A.P.N. March 29th, 2001, taken from, Macalla na Mainistreach.

Dalton Declan, Dirreenn, Athea…

Dalton James, Park, Kilcolman. James lived on the roadside at the entrance to another Dalton family in Park whose farm was inherited by Martin Dalton, Upper Dirreen, Athea. On March 6th, 1887 at Kilcolman church, this James Dalton, farmer, son of Michael Dalton, married Kathleen Long from Kilcolman, daughter of Thomas Long, the witnesses being – Thomas Culhane, Barneigue & Mary Hanrahan. Thomas Culhane was one of the same Culhane family that was married to Joan Moore, publican Carrickerry.

Dalton James, Park, Kilcolman contd….one of the witnesses to his wedding Thomas Dalton as follows……Thomas Culhane had a brother Maurice ‘Beag’ Culhane. On July 31^st, 1937, their nephew Jimmy Culhane, aged 34 years, son of James Culhane married Mary O’Brien, aged 29 years, from Scort, Glin, daughter of Daniel O’Brien, the witnesses being – James Dalton & Anna Sheahan. Shortly after the marriage Mary died leaving two very young children behind, Tom & Maurice, whom I believe werereared by Kate Shanahan. Tom married Joan Moore, publican Carrickerry and Maurice, who was a schoolteacher married up around Co. Kildare.

Going by the 1901 Census, James Dalton was 25 years older than his wife Katherine Long. They had a daughter Mary Dalton who was born on Dec 16th, 1887. Mary emigrated to Chicago and at the age of 23 years married Daniel J. Connolly aged 25 years, from Scort, (Glenagragra) on Aug 14th, 1912 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois. Daniel & Mary probably knew one another before emigrating as Daniel’s brother George Connolly worked as a farm labourer at Dalton’s. It is of the belief that the Dalton’s and Connolly families were someway related. Daniel Connolly born March 2nd, 1889, emigrated to the U.S.A. and joined the police there. Daniel’s nephew, the late Paddy Connolly informed me that Daniel was shot in the course of his duty and died some years afterwards because of the said gunshot wound. He came home on a visit to Glenagragra before his death. Daniel & Mary lived in California Ave and Mary emigrated in either 1900 or 1903. The 1920 U.S. Census reads as follows –

Daniel J Connolly	30	Head
Mary A Connolly	30	Wife
Mary K Connolly	5	Daughter
Daniel Connolly	2	Son
Jerimiah Connolly	39	Brother
Michael D O’ Connor	53	Cousin
James O’ Connor	18	Cousin
Kathrine Dalton	20	Sister-in-law

The 1930 U.S. Census there are two more children – Dolores Connolly aged 7 years & Jeremiah Connolly aged 6 years.

Mary Dalton Connolly died a widow on Sept 21st, 1977 at 6477 N Ozanam Ave, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States aged 87 years and is buried in Mount Carmel cemetery.

The remainder of the Dalton family as follows –

Michael Dalton, born May 5th, 1889, got killed when he fell off the draw-bar of a tractor and trailer. Bridget Dalton, born on November 4th, 1890. Margaret (Maggie) Dalton, born on March 6th, 1892 who died at a relatively young age. John Dalton, born Aug 14th, 1893. John (Jack) emigrated to the U.S.A, returned and lived out his life in the old homestead. He is buried in Kilbradran cemetery, Shanagolden. William (Bill) Dalton, born on Jan 20th, 1895. Bill was married to one of the Culhane’s of Turraree, Glin. Kate Dalton, born on March 26th, 1896. Kate also emigrated as per the 1920 U.S. Census above. James Dalton, born on Sept 4th, 1900. James lived, in a passageway almost directly across from Gortadroma land fill. It was with this James Dalton that George Connolly worked for. There is a headstone in Kilbradran cemetery that was erected by Mary Dalton Connolly. It’s not easy to read but it says….Erected by Mary Dalton Connolly to my dear grandmother Brigid Griffin, Katherine Dalton & my sister Margaret Dalton. Going by that information, Mary’s grandmother Bridget Griffin, was from Glenagragra and more than likely married to Michael Dalton.

Dalton Mick…tribute to by Timmy Woulfe..

Dalton Patrick ‘Doc’…

Danaher Barbara, Templeathea, Athea, Co.Limerick….Marriage…Kerryman 1904-current, Friday, August 31, 1979 – Page 27 www,irishnewspaperarchives.com Athea Notes..

.Danaher Josie, Athea. Limerick Leader,Saturday Sept 28th, 1968.

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Danaher nee Mullane Kitty Mrs, Gortnagross, Athea at Senior Citizens party in Athea on Sunday Dec 11th, 1989… Kitty died in Dec 1996, the oldest person in the parish at that time, she was almost 102 years. Mother of Liam & Jackie Mullane.

Danaher Timothy, Parlmount, Athea….Limerick Weekly Echo, April 5th, 1952.

Danaher Master William, (Liam O’Danchair…. National Schoolteacher in Clash and Athea. Story hereunder as told by Liam O’Danachair in Memories of My Youth, of an old woman living in Gortnagross, Athea who lost her tobacco on the road. Master Danaher’s wife Margaret Mary Danaher died at her residence, Sunvale, Athea on Thursday Dec 14th, 1944.

Dillane Tom, Rooskagh, Athea on right with wife Maureen & John Flavin hereunder….at Killorglin.

Dillon Mary nee Langan...Feb 19th, 1972…Death of my grandaunt Mary Langan Dillon, Bridgeport, Conn U.S.A & Glasha, Athea, Co. Limerick….see also this link

Dillane John Joe., Dromagarraun, Ballyhahill and Glasha, Athea…died Jan 1990…buried in Templeathea Cemetery….Tribute to by his 1st, cousin, Paddy Faley….Weekly Observer, Jan 24th, 1990….

Faley Denis…Jan 6th, 1947….Death of Denis Faley, Glasha. (Paddy Faley’s father). Photo of Faley Home.

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Photo re-produced by George Langan

Faley Mick…October 16th, 1987…death of Mick Faley, Birmimgham and formerly of Glasha, Athea. Mick was married to my aunt Peg Langan, Glenagragra. I met Mick in October 1973 when I paid a visit to Birmingham with my late colleague, Kieran Brennan, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. My late brother Patrick Langan and Mossie Higgins travelled over to the funeral. I collected them at Dublin airport on their return… Wedding, August 20th, 1954 in Birmingham…. Photos here

Front from left – Joe Faley, Mick Faley, his new wife Peg Langan, Noreen Higgins Barrett. Middle from left – Dan Barrett, Nora Higgins Noonan, Willie Higgins, Anne Ailward, Maureen Langan McInerney, John Bermingham, Kate Staunton Higgins, Margaret Bermingham, wife of John & Liam Higgins. Back row Musicians, Left Willo & ?.

Left – Nora Higgins Noonan, Peg Langan Faley, Mick Faley, Anne Ailward, Willie Higgins & Maureen Langan McInerney.

Faley Paddy…..

Faley Paddy, poem to George Langan in 2005 re-launch of George’s CD Album ‘Life To Go.’ My thanks to Peg Prendeville for sending it

Paddy & Nell Faley 1950’s Photo credit, Bridie Murphy

Faley Paddy...

Finucane Leo…Film, Hard Times

Fitzmaurice Gabriel, Moyvane…Poem..Knocklong

Flavin Bill, Glenagragra…death of on Oct 16th, 1998, Poem to his memory By George Langan

Flavin Geraldine, Athea.…confirmation day in Athea,…Weekly Observer May 9th, 1990….

Flavin Mary, Glenagragra, Athea…Letter to George Langan on Dec 2nd, 2009..

Flavin Bill & Mary nee Flaherty, Glenagragra, Athea, Co. Limerick. Reply to my questionnaire of Feb 17th, 1997……

Flanagan Tommy, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath…Country Music DJ and very good friend of mine…

Gables, grand opening of,,,,

Geoghegan Mary Flynn, Ansonia, Connecticut…photo with Nora Langan at Mary’s home circa 2001…. Mary was a sister to Patie ‘The Yank’ Geoghegan, Turraree. See George Langan’s interview with Patie on YouTube .

Geoghegan Tony…..Glensharrold, Co. Limerick & Dunguib, Killenaule, Co. Tipperary. R.I.P. Story in Weekly Observer Wed March 27th, 2024.

Glasha Lake, opened for trout fishing on the week-end of July 27th, 1996. Contact proprietor Pat Higgins. Also Limerick Leader Sat Aug 17th, 1996 By Norma Prendiville http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com .

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Glenagragra…Mon Feb 17th, 1992…launched my book of the same name. Paddy Faley distributing them on his bicycle to the local shops. Limited amount printed, sold out in a few weeks. Now out of print. Copy in Trinity College and National Library, Kildare St, Dublin 2.

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Glenagragra, the book contd….

Glenagragra...https://langangeorgedotcom.wordpress.com/2013/02/08/glenagragra-families-traditions-by-george-langan/

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Glensharrold Sports 1947….. Limerick Leader…

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Griffin Jerry, Glenagagra, Athea…Nov 15th, 1988…Reply to a letter that I had sent him.

 

Griffin Mary, Barneigue, Carrickerry, Athea

Griffin John, Invercargill, New Zealand & Glenagragra, Athea…Letter dated Feb 26th, 1910 to his kin in Glenagragra.

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Letter transcribed as follows –

Willow Farm,

Te Waewae,

February 26^th 1910

‘My dear brother Patrick I have received your letter which gave me great pleasure to know you and brother George and sister Johanna is still living. Brother Michael is dead 14yrs next May. He was married to Mary Mullane, Denis Mullane’s daughter near Athea. They had one daughter, I have not heard from them this last ten years. She lives in the North island. Dear brother Pat my history would be long one and would take a long time to scrawl it down. I started farming in 1882. Brother Michael and myself took 500 acres of land but we sold out about twenty years since. Brother went to the North Island where he settled down in a farm and I remained in the south island. I took up 600 acres of first class land but I may state it was all bush and the railway is now through it. Te Waewae station is in my place and we have also built a Chapel in my place and also a Dairy Factory. I have six children, three boys and three girls. My oldest John is 20 past, George is 18 past, Gerald is 16 past, Margaret 14 past, Winnie 12 past and Mary 9. John is 6 feet three inches high. My wife’s name is Mary Dooley. She hailed from the County Galway. I meet George Lynch, Michael Connors and Mrs John Connors, that is Kate Connell, they are all well and very well off. They are making about £1,500 a year. Cousin Pat Culhane, wife and family are all well and doing well. I had a letter from cousin Michael Griffin the same time as yours. I never meet any persons newly out from home. The latest I met was Father Hunt from Athea he held a Mission in our Chapel. He was the best missioner I ever heard. I hope you will let me know how things are. How is sister Johanna situated I have not heard much for years. New Zealand is a good country for any study person. Farmers have to pay men 25 to 30 shillings a week. I found saw mills and flax mills as high as 12 shillings per day and girls get from 12 to 25 shillings per week and get half day off every Wednesday. This is nice climate we don’t get much frost or snow in this part we are living on the banks of the Pacific Ocean. I did not know brother William was dead. Dear brother I must conclude by wishing you and brother George and sister Johanna and all my friends a long and happy life. I would like a trip home but the journey is so long. Good Bye dear brother and sister.

Address J Griffin, Farmer,

Te Waewae,

Southisland, N.Z.

Griffin John, Glenagragra & New Zealand. Another letter home to his kin in Glenagragra , dated September 8th, 1913.

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Letter transcribed as follows –

Te Wae Wae,

September 8th, 1913.

Dear brother Pat, just a few lines to let you know kind and welcome letter & also the biscuits which each & and everyone of us was so pleased to receive. I can tell you they are hiley regarded with wife & family. I am sure it was very thoughtful to send such nice keepsakes. Dear Pat & George I was pleased to hear that ye are all well when you wrote & I am so pleased to say that my self & wife & family are all well as recent thanks be to God. I was very bad with Rheumatism last Christmas. Myself & my wife went for a month to Dunedin, 200 miles for a change & got home all right, this last twelve months was the wettest Season I ever saw in New Zealand for 37 years I have been in it. I plant about 12 acres of potatoes year. I sold about 160 tons, it cost me 200 for sacks. I have potato Digging Machine if I could get hands to pick it would dig 3 acres a day. Men is very scarce ion New Zealand, it is the best country in the World for a young man or young woman. Young girls will get 15/ to 25/ per week and young men 30/ per week in a farm & found or 10/ to 12/ per day and over. I see Home Rule will be soon granted.

I have not seen George Lynch since I heard from you, I will go to see him soon. I know his place. I was at his place 30 years ago. I met him at the Invercargill Cattle show, he lives 70 miles from me. Cousin Pat Culhane & wife are doing well. His oldest daughter is in the convent, he is farming. He has 200 acres of good land, he is dewing all wright. Tell cousin Cate Carroll, Jim Carroll never came to New Zealand. I heard he was in Victoria some years since I heard. I would like to hear all particulars about home and Limerick from you and tell me and tell me about all the friends as there is not man here in New Zealand from the old place at Home. I am all by myself but amongst my neighbours, there is a fair sprinkle of Irish, to give you an idea our Parish Priest has got five Chapels in his parish which is over 20 square miles. One of the Chapels is in my grounds. There is a mission starting in the parish, he will be staying with me next week. I must say Good by till I hear from you again. I hope these few lines will find all in as good health as it leaves us all in at the present, thanks be to God for his kind mercies to us all. Thanking you again for the nice presents, they are ? treasured. I will say good by for wife & family and myself with fondest love, J Griffin.

The George Lynch mentioned in the letters was my great granduncle from Glasha who had emigrated to New Zealand, never to return. In relation to Fr. C.J. Hunt. He was the son of John & Mary Hunt. He was born in the village of Athea where Dick White’s pub now stands. Dick White inherited the pub from one of the Hunt’s. While he was superior in Perth in Western Australia he built the beautiful Monastery of Perth. Later. as Rector at Ballarat, he built another church, said to be one of the finest monastic churches in Victoria. He returned to Ireland in 1919 and died in 1935. Fr. Hunt is buried in the grounds of the Redemptorist Church in Limerick city. He had a sister Hannie Hunt whose death notice appeared as follows – 31/05/1894   death notice, Hannie, aged 22 years, daughter of John & Mary Hunt Athea,   , sister of Rev.C.J. Hunt B.A. CSSR

Hanlon Nora, Lower Dirreen, Athea…Weekly Observer

Hanrahan Seanie, Athea & London with Batt O’Connor, Knocknasna, James O’Mahony, Athea & Joseph Enright, Athea at a golf social in London Feb 1990…Weekly Observer Wed Feb 28th, 1990.

Harrington Joe, Lyreacrompane, Listowel….Message to Paddy Faley, the man who wrote “My Home in Sweet Lyreacrompane”, on the occasion of his book of verse launch at the age of 84.

Minding Paddy Faley

Between the covers of this book

A part of Paddy we will find

But no volume on a library shelf

Could capture full that lucid mind

From out Glenbawn that eagle eye

Observes the panoramic view

Of life as it unfolds its shape

In every creed and every hue

And in the verse that flows from out

The pen in Paddy Faley’s hand

You’ll find a record there that lists

The way we live in this fair land

And so while Paddy “minds the house”

And wakes the memories in his rhyme

It’s right that we mind Paddy too

A gentle treasure of our time.

Joe Harrington October 26 2003

Hayes Jimmy, Limerick & Dirreen By Timmy Woulfe.

Herbert Conor, Coole, Athea…retired as postman in May 2001 after 38 years service.

Higgins Liam, Knockdown, Athea…….The Kerryman, Friday Nov 18^th, 1983, page 11. 

http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Spitting charge in Farmers’ row  

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Higgins Louise & Leanne, Glasha, Athea.. All Star Footballers 1996.

Higgins Leanne & Louise... History Makers 1999 A.P.N Oct 23rd, 1999.

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W/O Feb 162h, 2000.

Higgins Maurice, Glasha, Athea Limerick Leader1947…. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com Unlisenced Bull….Glin Court.

Higgins Patrick.…son of Liam & Kate, Knockdown, Athea.

Hunt Ted (Thady), Coole West, Athea elected Chairman of Golden Vale Marts. Weekly Observer, Wed June 7th, 1989. 

Hurley Nora nee Brouder, Lower Athea. Her reply to information on the Quille/Woods family that I was seeking. Nora was married to Sonny Hurley, brother to Willie hereunder and to Joe, Waterford.

Hurley Willie.

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Kerryman 1904-current, Friday, November 11, 1983 – Page 24, Willie Hurley R.I.P.

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Joyce Daniel (Donal) Canada & Curramore, Ballyhahill/Loughill. Tragic accident in Canada. Weekly Observer, Wed Feb 14th, 2024 p 41.

Joyce Mannix, Tankardstown, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick. My letter to him on Sept 11th, 1996.

Joyce Manix was a historian, a columnist in the Limerick Leader newspaper, and author who wrote under the pen name ‘An Mangaire Súgach’  He replied to my correspondence on Oct 1st, 1996 thus-

Joyce Mannix…http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Kelly Denny & Eileen, Coole East, Athea, 50th wedding anniversary on July 19th, 1989. Weekly Observer Wed July 26th, 1989.

Joyce Mannix, Tankardstown, Kilmallock…Letter to George Langan on Jan 18th, 1999…

Keane Sharon, Athea, 5th class student aged 11 years …Poem…’Beauty’ Athea Parish News – Aug 3rd, 1996.

Kelly Hellen, Moohernagh, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick, Tribute to By Paddy Faley. Helen was a member of the Dublin All Ireland winning Junior Football team who defeated Clare in the final. Daughter of Joe Kelly. Weekly Observer Wed Nov 8th, 1989.

Kelly Joan, Main St, Athea, Co. Limerick…..Joan Kelly, daughter of Tim Kelly, marriage 1948, Kerryman 1904 current, Saturday, February 21, 1948…. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Kelly’s from the Old Mill…. By Noel O’Connor.

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Kemmy Jim TD…Nov 14th, 1987…his answer to a query that I sent him. He got my father confused with another Langan family.

Kemmy Jim…Aug 1st 1991…Letter to from George Langan following him being elected as Mayor of Limerick.

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Knockdown Vintage Run, Knockdown, Athea…March 24th, 2024. Taken from Athea & District News

Knocknaclugga, Athea, Murder – on May 14th, 1925.

Since I received the account from Paddy Faley, I’ve been sent the following reports from various newspapers.

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Knocknagorna By Pat Brosnan.

Knocknagorna National School Pupils 1955-1956. Photo from A.P.J. 1990 p91.

Langan Eamon…F.A.I. Summer School Newcastle West July 1997.

Langan Babe…Jan 5th, 1974…Death of my grandmother Mary Babe Langan nee Fitzpatrick, Glenagragra, Athea, aged 85 years…Irish Press Newspaper.

Langan Bridget…Born on April 1st,, 1912 to Michael Cahallane & Bridget Barton at Gortaleen, Castlemaine, died on May 6^th, 1997… death of Bridget (Bridgie) Cahallane Langan, Glenagragra, Athea, widow of Maurice Langan, my granduncle. Maurice Langan & Bridget Cahillane marriage 3 Nov 1938 (Document) Date: 3 Nov 1938 Location: Castlemaine, Tralee, Co Kerry, Ireland. The witnesses to the wedding were – Cornelius Higgins & her sister, Catherine Barrett. Limerick Leader 1905-current, Saturday, May 17, 1997 – Page 40 http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Langan Delia, Glasha, Athea, died at St.Ita’s Hospital, Newcastle West on May 5th, 2009. Anniversary Mass on Wed may 5th, 2010. A huge gathering of friends and neighbours for the occasion. I called to see my friend and cousin Mossie Higgins, met his brother’s Pa and Jim.

Langan Delia, death notice…..

Langan Delia, acknowledgement & 1st, anniversary….

Langan Delia….tribute to by Paddy Faley…

Langan Edward (Ned), Glasha, Athea, Co. Limerick, my father…Death of …Kerryman 1904-current, Friday, August 31, 1979 – Page 27 www,irishnewspaperarchives.com Athea Notes.

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Langan Ellen, Chapel Cross, Knockanure...Baptism certificate…

Langan Ellen, Keolid, Moyvane, same Ellen as above…marriage details….

Langan George…Another Day Vacation... May 24th, 1997..Athea Parish News.

Langan George …Invitation from University College Cork to attend the O’Longain Conference on Thursday August 27th-28th, 2015. The O’Longain Conference, hosted by University College Cork, is a notable event in the academic calendar, fostering discussions and knowledge sharing in the field of Irish studies. While I was unable to attend the 2015 conference, representation by Nora Langan Ghauri and Helen Langan O’Callaghan ensured that my interests were well represented. Such conferences are vital for the continuation and growth of research, offering a platform for scholars to present their work, engage with peers, and form collaborative relationships that drive forward the collective understanding of Irish heritage and scholarship.

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Langan George….View from Rooskagh East, Athea, 2005.

Langan George…..Limerick Leader 1905-current, Saturday, May 28, 2005 – Page 97. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Langan George...charity night dance on Wed May 2nd, 2007 at Setanta House Hotel, Celbridge, Co. Kildare 2007. http://www.irishnewspaperartchives.com Evening Herald 1891-current, Monday, April 02, 2007 – Page 61.

Langan George…George’s Country Corner at Knockdown Arms Sat May 19th, 2024….Weekly Observer, May 22nd, 2024.

Langan Kate, my great grandaunt...Ellis Island passenger list. Oct 5th, 1909….

Langan Margaret…Tuesday Jan 5th, 1988…Death in infancy of Margaret Langan, Glasha, daughter of Eddie & Teresa Langan.

Langan Patrick…, Glenagragra wrote the following poem to the memory of his niece Margaret.

Little Margaret.

Today we are in sorrow

Sure it’s well that we may be,

For we lost our little Margaret,

In that famed town of Tralee.

Tralee a town of Roses,

Of merriment and glee,

Tralee that now spills sorrow,

To all our family.

Oh! God above shine down your love,

Please tells us tenderly,

Why you took our little angel,

Who meant so much to me.

As all those months we waited,

Oh! little did we fear,

For what was about to happen,

That the end was also near.

Oh! God you have your own ways,

As we mourn our great loss,

You see we buried our little Margaret,

With our dad in Holy Cross.

Langan Mary, Glenagragra...Ellis Island Passenger list May 16th, 1912….

Langan Mary & Kate Langan, Glenagragra… my two grandaunts….their grave in Ansonia, Connecticut hereunder. Mary was married to Bill Dillon, Ballaugh, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick and Kate was married to Silvestor Sullivan, Caherdaniel, Cahersiveen, Co. Kerry. In picture from left – Nora Langan and her brother Tom Langan, Glenagragra & London, niece and nephew of Kate, with Ellen Riordan, Ansonia……..grand-daughter of Kate.

Langan Maurice, my great great grandfather 1830...Early information on Maurice from Nora Langan, London….The Mick & Ciss Higgins mentioned were the offspring’s of Maurice Higgins, Glasha who was married to my grandaunt Nora (Nonie) Langan.

Langan Maurice contd…..

Langan Maurice…Dec 27th, 1966….Death of my granduncle, Maurice Langan, Glenagragra. I was there that evening he died with my grandfather Paddy Langan.…

Langan Michael, Tullamore, Listowel, Co. Kerry, son of John (Jack) Langan & Johanna Lynch. John (Jack) Langan was a brother to my great grandfather Tom Langan, Glenagragra…. 1911 Census hereunder…

Langan Mick…Sept 8th, 1973…My great granduncle Mick Langan, Cahara, Glin celebrated his 100th, birthday. He received £50 from President Erskine Childers. I knew Mick very well as he used to call to my grandfather in Glenagragra….

Langan Mick, Cahara on his 100th, birthday….look at the head of hair

Langan Mick, Cahara, Glin…

Langan Miriam, first day at school..

Langan Nora, Surbiton, Surrey, England….daughter of Maurice Langan, Glenagragra…married to Jimmy Ghauri…Letter to George Langan, Christmas 1994….

Langan Nora…letter to George Langan on March 19th, 1996…

Langan Nora, letter to George Langan Dec 1998….

Langan Nora…letter to George Langan dated Feb 2nd, 1999…..

Langan Nora…letter to George Langan on Aug 1st, 2001….

Langan Nora….letter to George Langan dated Feb 11th, 2009…..

Headstone in Kilfergus Cemetery, Glin

Langan Nora…Letter to George Langan on July 28th, 1909…

Letter continued…. Ciss was Ciss Faley nee Higgins, married to Danny Faley, Turraree Upper, brother to Paddy Faley…

Langan Nora, email to Nora on June 25th, 2005 from Kathleen Doczy, U.S.A. The Mike mentioned is my 2nd, cousin Mike Connolly R.I.P., Welwyn Garden City, Herts. Marilyn mentioned is the grandniece of old Jack Windle, Glenagragra. I have been in contact with Marilyn over the years.

Langan Paddy….A member of the Mental Health Board during his time as a Co Counsiller. Limerick Leader 1905-current, Saturday, January 16, 1943 – Page 3 http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Langan Paddy, Glenagragra, Glin…..proposed his nephew in law Ned Chawke, Ballyvologue, Ballingarry, Co. Limerick for the job of Rate Collector at a Co Council meeting in 1945. Limerick Leader 1905-current, Wednesday, May 30, 1945 – Page 3 http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Langan Patrick, Kilpadogue…family of researched by Nora Langan Ghauri….. There was also a Mary Langan born circa 1866 to Patrick. She’s in the 1901 Census.

Langan…Our Tarbert Connection… from Nora Langan Ghauri, London & Glenagragra,. Nora is the daughter of Maurice Langan, my granduncle.

Langan Thomas (Tom), Glenagragra.

Langan W.H…Aug 1st, 1990. A letter I received from a W.H. Langan requesting information on his family.

Leahy Denis, Knockanaire, Templeathea, Co. Limerick & Dublin… http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com Limerick Leader 1946

Limerick team to meet Cork in Munster Junior Final on Sun June 20th, 1950 at Kilmallock. Limerick Leader Aug 12th, 1950. Sonny Murphy & Owen Liston, Athea on team http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Limerick Munster Junior Football Champions 1950. David Sonny Murphy next to Dean Punch & Eoin Liston in front from Athea.

Limerick v Tipperary National Football League Nov 10th, 1968 captained by Jim Barrett from Fairystreet, Athea. The first Athea man to captain a Limerick Senior Football team.

Limerick…Book Remember Limerick By Sean Murphy

Liston Mary Ellen nee Scanlon, Lisready, Loughill & Lower Dirreen, Athea. Reply to my questionnaire of Feb 17th, 1997.

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Lynch Bryan, Howth, Co. Dublin……grandson of William Lynch, Glasha, Athea.

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Lynch Catherine nee Windle, Leitrim Middle, Moyvane, Co. Kerry….death notice…Irish Independent 1905-current, Monday, March 20, 2006 – Page 27 http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Lynch Dan, Glasha & Chicago….letter note to George Langan 2011, transcribed as follows -.

Hope you are both doing well, as am I. Bracing for another typical winter of snow and cold no doubt, but we knowm it’s coming and we deal with it. Received some clippings from Mairead referring to Paddy Faley’s passing. ”Well done George again”.

I’m glad I got to see him in the hospital. I shall remember him as a member of a”Great Generation”.

Sorry I missed you but I’ll try harder next time.

Best wishes for Christmas & New Year,

Love,

Dan.

Lynch John & William, Glasha….sons of Patin…lost their lives in World War 1…..given to me by Sr. Josephine Lynch, niece to John & William…

Lynch John, Ballinagoul, Glin…death of in Feb 1946…complications set in after receiving treatment in Dublin for his ailment…John, who was a farmer lived with his sister Miss Mary Lynch.

Lynch John, Glasha, my uncle, died on Tues Feb 5th, 1985, my brother Patrick rang me to break the news. Irish Independent 1905-current, Wednesday, February 06, 1985 – Page 19 http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com..

Lynch Sr. Josephine, Glasha & Mt. St. Vincent, O’Connell St, Limerick..Letter to George Langan on March 28th, 2008…

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Lynch Josephine reply to my questionnaire contd…….

Lynch Josephine contd……….

Lynch Josie nee Riordan, Glasha, wife of John, above…Sat March 31st, 1990… gave me two bags of turf-dust to bring back to Dublin to use as compost. Got two more bags from Josie on Tues May 7th, 1991.

Lynch Mary, Chicago, Mon Aug 3rd, 1992…daughter of Dan Lynch, formerly of Glasha, arrived in Glasha with her two friends for a short holiday, stayed with my mother.

Lynch Michael victualler Glin died on Aug 25th, 1987.

Lynch Mick, Glasha & Upper Athea…On Dec 11th, 1988 Mick replied to a letter, as per hereunder, that I sent him some weeks earlier requiring information on my grandfather Paddy Langan. Take some of what Mick wrote ‘with a pinch of salt’

Lynch Nora (Nee Flaherty) Glasha, Athea, Co. Limerick and formerly of Gortdromagouna, Knockanure, Co. Kerry. Nora passed away peacefully on Monday 18th December 2023 in her 104th year at her home surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her beloved husband John (Jack), her parents Timothy & Hannah Flaherty, brothers Michael, Tim, William, Patrick, John & Tom, her sisters Mary and Hannah

Lynch Nora…July 13th, 1955….Death of my grandmother Nora Lynch nee Barrett, Glasha, Athea.

Lynch Patrick...May 8th, 1947….Death of my granduncle Patrick Lynch (Bro. Hugh Lynch,) at De La Salle retreat, Castletown, Co. Laois. He worked in India for many years, came home in ill-health and died. Patrick was born Aug 4th, 1892 at Glasha, Athea.

Lynch Sheila nee O’Connor, Upper Athea….Reply to my questionnaire of Feb 17th, 1997.

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Lynch Tom…On May 31^st, 1983…at Blaine cross, Athea, Tom Lynch from Gortdromagowna, Knockanure, son of Jim Lynch lost his life in a road traffic accident. Tom was doing his milk delivery rounds when the tragedy occurred. 

Lynch Tom…May 30th, 2013…death of my uncle, Tom Lynch, Glasha, Athea aged 90 years. Letter hereunder from my uncle Tom Lynch, replying to a questionnaire that I had sent him….Christmas 1990/’91.

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Lynch William (Liam), Leitrim Middle, Moyvane, Co. Kerry…..died following a fall from his bicycle in Moyvane….Irish Independent 1905-current, Wednesday, July 14, 1971 – Page 25 http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com.

Lyreacrompane, Smearla Rangers...Club reviewed by ‘An Old Gael’ in Limerick Weekly Echo, Jan 2nd, 1954….

Moran Tommy.…Tommy’s Success By George Langan Athea Parish News 25/1/1997.

Moran Tommy…Sept 14th, 1988, opening of Red Cow, Naas Rd by owner Tommy Moran, Toureendonnell, Athea. Coach load travelled from Athea and Carrickerry to celebrate the occasion. See also Limerick Leader Sat Dec 28th, 1996…Multimillionaire Moran Stays Loyal to Limerick. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com .

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Moroney M. Main St, Athea…Limerick Weekly Echo 1953.…Poem entitled…Solitude.

Mulcahy John, Old Mill, …..death of in his early 50’s during July 1950, sister to Katie Mulcahy at The Old Mill Pub, Mrs. Gallagher, Chicago and brothers Tim & Ned Mulcahy, Chicago.

Mullins Canon Tony, Athea & Abbeyfeale.

Mulvihill John (Jack), Glenalappa, Moyvane….50th wedding anniversary….Kerry’s Eye, Sept 2013.

Mulvihill John, Glenalappa, Moyvane, as above……died on Aug 23rd, 2017……

Mullane Daniel, Knockdown, Athea….Application for a dance hall license 1947…..Kerryman 1904 current, Saturday, December 06, 1947. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com..

Death of Priest’s Mother.

http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com Limerick Leader 1905-current, Monday, June 28, 1926; Page: 4
Death of an Athea Resident, John Mullane

Mullane John, Lower, Athea. An old and respected member of the Athea community passed away on Friday, the 18th June, in the person of Mr. John Mullane, of Lower Athea. His demise has caused widespread regret in the locality, not alone among his near friends and relatives, but among the outside public, also. Deceased, who bail attained to a good round age, was famous for his prowess as an athlete in his youth, and he was also remarkable for his great physical strength. In this connection it may be of interest to remark that Mr. Patrick Mullane, who was such a distinguished member of the great Kerry football team of 1912, ’13 and ‘I4, is a son of the late Mr. Mullane.

Murphy Bridie….Weekly Observer Wed Jan 31st, 2024….poem to the memory of her uncle Danny Faley and his wife Ciss Higgins..

Murphy Gerard, Highgate, London….His father came from Athea, Co. Limerick. Evening Press 1974 – 1993 (Many Gaps), Saturday, December 10, 1983 – Page 1. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

.McAuliffe Bishop, Lower Athea & Kansas, U.S.A., home on a vist in July 1990 to the McAuliffe family Lr. Athea and to his cousins, Patrick Woulfe, Cratloe, Peggy Sheehan, K ilbaha and Molly Sheehy, Dirreen. He also paid a visit in July 1991.

McAuliffe Bishop with Dick and Peggy Sheehan, Kilbaha. Also in picture Sheila Vaughan with man in hat driving the Bishop. Photo from Jim Sheehan.

McAuliffe Mary, Coole, Athea, A tribute to by Jack Liston... Parish News Nov 23rd,1996

McAuliffe Michael, Lower Athea, Athea…fatal fall on Dec 1st 1947… Slipped on frozen road… http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com Limerick Leader….

McCarthy Tom, Rooskagh, Athea. Died, Saturday December 17th, 2011. Great friend of mine, sang many a song together. Tom met my brother Patrick sometime in 2010 and he was telling him that he was anxious that we’d record a few songs together. Sometime after they had met Tom suffered a medical setback. Called to see him at Beechwood Nursing Home in May 2011 and had a great sing song. Did a duet with Tom on ‘Lovely Glenagowan’. Can be viewed on YouTube.

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John Flavin’s Eulogy at Tom McCarthy’s funeral

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Nolan John, Dernish, Ave, Foynes & formerly of Glenagragra, Athea.

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Old Moore’s Almanac Cover 1979

O’Brien Denis (Den), Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick. R.I.P. Tuesday April 2nd, 2024. Weekly Observer, Wed April 3rd, 2024.

O’Connell C.C., Clash, (Cornelius) Athea…Poem…A Dawn…Limerick Weekly Echo March 28th, 1953…

O’Connell Cornelius, Clash, Athea…Poem entitled…Glin... Limerick Weekly Echo, Sept 12th, 1953…

O’Connor Jimmy Danny, Lower Athea…R.I.P. Oct 29th, 2004. Jimmy’s sister Sheila was married to my uncle Mick Lynch.

Irish Independent… http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

O’Connor Pat, Lower Athea, ‘Yorkie’ leaving for Chicago…Weekly Observer April 10th, 1996.

O’Connor Patrick, Park, Upper Athea….Chalk Discovery… Limerick Leader Wed Sept 10th, 1941. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

O’Connor Seanie, Athea

O’Connor Seanie…Remember 97…

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O’Connor Ted, Athea…death of on Sat July 18th, 1953…married to Peg Kelly above… http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com Limerick Leader…. On the day of Ted’s death, his brother Danny O’Connor was getting married in Chicago and another brother, dental surgeon James O’Connor of Newcastle West was attending a christening of his child in Dublin.

O’Grady Jack & Peg, Knockdown, 40th Wedding Anniversary. Weekly Observer. John came from Barneigue, Carrickerry and married Peg Sheahan from Knockdown. They spent some years in England before taking up residency in Knockdown, Athea. John’s forefather’s came from Asdee, Co. Kerry and was one of a family of thirteen.

O’Grady Jack & Peg...50th, wedding anniversary Oct 15th, 1999..Tribute to By Paddy Faley A.P.N Oct 23rd, 1999.

O’Halloran Liam, Dublin, son of Christy from Dublin & Gortnagross, captain of St Vincent’s GAA U14. A.P.N. Aug 8th, 1998.

O’Keeffe Gary, Athea..

O’Keeffe Ned, Gortnagross…Poem By Peg Prendeville

‘Leary Fr. Tim...Silver Jubilee 1997

O’Shaughnessy Patrick, Knockdown, Athea…. 1948 Kerryman 1904 current, Saturday, October 09, 1948. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

O’Sullivan Paddy, Glasha, Athea….death notice… Irish Press 1931-1995, Friday, January 14, 1983 – Page 2 http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Palatine...People make Places, By Patrick J.O’Connor...Weekly Observer Oct 18th, 1989..

Paupers Graveyard Newcastle West By John Hough. 2024.

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Prendeville nee Faley Peg….reply to my questionnaire of Feb 17th, 1997.

Prendeville Peg The Race Night in Knockdown A.P.N Nov 14th, 1998.

Quaid John, London & Athea, grandson of David Quaid, Weekly Observer Dec 13th, 1989, front page.

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Quille Jeremiah, Gortnagross, Athea, Co. Limerick….death obituary….newspaper unknown at this time..

Quille Joe, Lyreacrompane, Co. Kerry & 3 Lr. Cecil St, Limerick city. Letter in 1968 to the Limerick Leader in reply to a comment allegedly made by Jack Whelan, Newcastle West.

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Limerick Leader Sat Dec 21st, 1968 page 3.

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Reidy Bernice, Colbert St. Athea…death of on Jan 1st, 1990…daughter of Henry & Bernie… http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com Limerick Leader Jan 13th, 1990

Reidy Jimmy, Croagh and originally from Knockdown, Athea…Chairman of the Limerick Liquid Milk Producers Co-Op 1990…www.irishnewspaperarchives.com Limerick Leader Sat Jan 13th, 1990….

Reynolds Emer…By Kathleen Mullane…Athea Parish News Feb 21st,1998.

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Weekly Observer

Riordan Eleanor nee Sullivan, hereunder, daughter of my grandaunt Kate Langan pictured in 2001 with from left – Nora Langan, Mary Geoghegan Flynn, Eleanor Riordan, Ellen Riordan, (daughter of Eleanor) and Tom Langan.

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From left – Tom Langan, Ellen Riordan, Nora Langan, Bill Riordan (son of Eleanor Riordan) with Eleanor seated. Photo 2001.

Roche Fr. Gerry appeal…Athea Parish News Jan 11th, 1997.

Roche Gerry….

Ryan Maureen (Ciss)

From Weekly Observer Wed March 8th 1989, Athea Notes.

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Shine James Daniel, Kansas and Athea…Obituary in the Kansas City Star, Missouri, Sunday, June 15th, 1947 page 15.

Stack, Miss Catherine, Dirreen, Athea…Auction of her farm…Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, January 18, 1947 – Page 12 http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com Andy Riordan is the current owner of this farm.

Sugar Ration Cut...During World War 11,….Limerick Leader… http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Sullivan Katherine L. nee Langan, Derby U.S.A. & Glasha, Athea…death of...

Ward Davey, Athea & Ballaugh, Abbeyfeale…Purchase of the Top of the Town pub in Athea, January 1990…Weekly Observer Jan 24th, 1990..

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Western Gaels Re-Union on Sat March 24th, 1990 at the River Room Motel, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick….Weekly Observer Wed March 28th, 1990..

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White Ger, formerly Ger Faley, Glenbawn…Bubbles

White John, Gortnagross, Athea….drowning of family at Tarbert Pier…. Kerryman 1904 current, Friday, March 06, 1987 Page 27. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com.

Willis John, Knockdown, Athea… His mother was Madeline Dalton. John inherited the Willie Paddy Bill Dalton’s farm in Knockdown, who were the same family of Dalton’s as his mother.. He had a sister Mary Willis. John was a good accordion player and I often played a tune with him. Weekly Observer Aug 7th, 1996Weekly

Weekly Observer June 26th, 1997.

Windle Johnny, Glenagragra, Athea…death of on July 29th, 1998

Woods Denis & Mary, Athea…Ellis Island Passenger list…

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Woulfe John C.…Rooskagh, Athea….Obituary…Limerick Leader 1905-current, Saturday, November 23, 1929 – Page 4. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com The John Kiely mentioned under the Chief Mourners wasn’t John Woulfe’s nephew, he was Mrs. Woulfe’s nephew and the father of Vera Kiely Langan.

Woulfe Maurice, Cratloe, Athea,,,A Soldier’s Letter Home

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Woulfe Mossie, Keale Cross, Athea, Co. Limerick…Death of…http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com Athea Notes.

Woulfe Thomas, Gortnagross, Athea….Death of… Limerick Leader 1905 current, Monday, May 03, 1948. www,irishnewspaperarchives.com .

Woulfe Timmy & Nancy W/O Jan 20th, 1993.

Wright Diane ……my 2nd, cousin. Her grandfather Thomas Lynch came from Glasha, Athea. Some years after writing this letter Diane left Australia and re-located to to U.S.A.

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Wright Diane letter to George Langan, May 29th, 2012.

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Diane Wright above -Taken from her Facebook Page.

Wright Photo to George Langan..., Dec 2003 at Tweed, New Haven Airport…From left to right…Barbara Ann Wright, Craig Wright, Jack Wright, Diane Wright.

‘Wright Jack, New York….Photo to George Langan from Diane Wright….Jack was married to Ellen Lynch, my mother’s 1st cousin. Photo of Jack Wright 2003. Says his daughter Diane....”Although Father’s Day is over now I wanted to post a photo of Dad. Here he is doing one of his favourite things–poking through a flea market looking for bargains”.

Photo, Dec 2009 at Tweed, New Haven Airport…From left to right….Jade Vella Wright, Jarrah Vella Wright, Jack Wright age 90, Diane Wright, age 54.

Disney World Florida Dec 2009 – Left to right – Paul Vella, Diane Wright, Jade Vella Wright, Jarrah Vella Wright.

Wright Jade Vella...June 2011…competing in the Victorian State gymnastics championships of Australia. She won everything before her.

Wright Jade Vella… Nov 20th, 2011 playing right field for the Doncaster Dragons, Melbourne, Australia.

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Left – Jack Wright, Ellen Wright, Lil Lynch and my mother Delia Langan. Photo 1980’s at Glasha.