Barrett Anne, wife of Sean Barrett, Knocknagorna, Athea, death of….Weekly Observer Wed Nov 22nd, 1989 page 16.
Barrett Catherine, Knockdown died on Jan 11th, 1987. Sister to Bridget who was married to Maurice Langan.
Barrett Dr. Conor, son of Dr. Jack Barrett, Shannon Lawn, Glin, marriage in 1957 to Elizabeth Betty Healy, Alma, Wexford.
Barrett Dan...Sept 19th, 2022…death of Dan Barrett, Turraree, Glin. Pre-deceased by his wife Noreen nee Higgins.
Barrett Denny ‘Browne’, Lr., Dirreen, Athea….reply to my questionnaire of Feb 17th, 1997.
Barrett Debora Dora, Knocknagorna, Athea & Dromreask, Glin, Co. Limerick. On Feb 18th, 1941 at Athea church, Denis married Debora (Dora) Barrett from Knocknagorna, Athea, daughter of Michael Barrett. & Mary Everett, married Denis Mulvihill, Dromreask, the witnesses being Patrick Mulvihill & Maigread Mullane. Dora was born on Dec 26th, 1911. Mary Everett was Australian. Michael Barrett was born on Feb 6th, 1864 to John Barrett & Catherine Bresnahan. (Bresnahan is a variation of the name Brosnan) (I knew Denis & Dora very well). Family from that union, 4.
Barrett Esther…September 25th, 1987…Miss Esther Barrett, daughter of John Joe & Katherine (Kitty) Barrett, Lower Athea crowned Miss Athea 1987 at the Village Inn, Athea. Weekly Observer Wed July 12th, 1989 page 9. 
Barrett James, Knocknagorna, Athea….We have the marriage at Knockanure church on Feb 11th, 1893 of James Barrett, Knocknagona, Athea, son of John Barrett to Eliza Stack of Carrueragh, Listowel, daughter of Maurice Stack, the witnesses being – Thomas Barrett & Bridget Stack. James married into the Stack place. Joe Barrett, grandson of James is the present occupier of Carrueragh. Joe’s father Tom Barrett was married twice, his 1st, marriage was on April 21st, 1925 at Glin church to Mary Ann O’Sullivan from Turraree, Glin, daughter of Daniel O’Sullivan, the witnesses being – John Barrett & Catherine Hayes. It is thought that there was a family of 6 from that union, 3 boys and 3 girls. Mary Ann Barrett died from T.B. on Jan 12th, 1933, aged 37 years. Tom’s 2nd, marriage to Catherine Cahillane from Gurthaleen, Castlemaine, Co. Kerry and went to live in Knockdown, Athea. Catherine’s sister Bridget Cahillane married my grand-uncle, Maurice Langan, Glenagragra. Story has it that Tom Barrett met Maurice Langan one morning at Crough creamery. Says Tom, ‘Langan, I have a woman for you’. Apparently, Tom’s wife Catherine was near having a baby and Bridget had come over from Castlemaine to help out. Mary Ann O’Sullivan was an aunt to the present day fiddle player Roger O’ Sullivan. I often played a tune with Roger at the Knockdown Arms pub in Knockdown. Hereunder, Barrett Family Knockdown…Reunion 1988….Weekly Observer…………………………………………………………………..
Barrett Johanna, Turraree, Glin….I have a marriage on March 5th, 1889 at Glin church of a farmer’s daughter Johanna Barrett, aged 33 years, daughter of Patrick Barrett 1811-1897 & Margaret Barrett, Turraree to Thomas Ruddle, farmer’s son, aged 30 years, son of Andrew Ruddle, Turraree, the witnesses being – Denis Mulcair & Mary Enright.
Barrett John, Baker, Glin….Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, November 27, 1954 Page 7. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com
Barrett Dr. John (Jack), Shannon Lawn, Glin…Jack was married to the niece of the most Rev Dr. David Keane, Bishop of Limerick. Jack was the nephew of Rev Fr. O’Connor, P.P. Tarbert. Jack qualified from the Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin in 1921 and was appointed to Glin where he remained. In the Dec 1939 the Minister for Industry and Commerce appointed Jack Barrett a certified surgeon under the Factory and Workshop Acts. Dr. John Jack Barrett died at Shannon Lawn, Glin on Wed, April 29th, 1959 aged 58 years. Jack was a native of Fairystreet, Athea. Survived by his wife, four sons, Dr. Kevin and Dr E. Barrett, Dublin, Dr. C Barrett, surgeon at Regional Hospital Limerick and Mr. S. Barrett, Vancouver, Canada and one daughter, Ms. L. Brassill, Mallow Co. Cork. Jack was buried in Kilfergus cemetery, Glin.
Horgan Mary Fatally injured at Glin, maid at Dr. Barrett’s, Shannon Lawn, Glin, fatally injured on Thursday Oct 24th, 1929, lamp tragedy on the stairs… The Dr. and his family were absent at the time of the tragedy. it appears that Mary, who was employed as a maid was proceeding up the stairs with a lighted lamp when suddenly the lamp either exploded or turned over, seriously injuring her. Another maid who was also in the employment of the doctor was present in the house but was unaware of the accident until sometime later. Shorty afterwards Dr. Barrett arrived home and with Dr. Buckley from Listowel attended to the injured girl. Nurse Conway from Glin was also called upon. Despite their efforts the unfortunate girl succumbed to her injuries the following Friday morning. The tragic event involving Mary Horgan in 1929 is a sombre reminder of the dangers present in everyday life during that era. Accidents such as the one that befell Mary were unfortunately not uncommon, and the lack of modern medical technology made it difficult to treat severe injuries effectively.
Barrett John…Aug 3rd, 1988…recent death of John Barrett, Glenduff.
Barrett John Joe, Lr, Athea...Nov 10th, 1986…35th, wedding anniversary recently of John Joe & Katherine Barrett, Lower Athea.
Barrett Dr. Kevin, son of Dr. Jack Barrett, Glin marriage to Norah M. Wood, Clancarty House, Newcastle West at Cratloe, Parish Church, Co. Clare on Aug 18th, 1959.
Barrett Margaret, Turraree…Sept 12th, 1971…Death of Margaret Maggie Barrett nee Vaughan, Turraree, Glin aged 64 years, wife of Paddy Barrett and sister of Joe Vaughan, Dirreen.
Barrett Margaret…Aug 17th, 1968…Death of Mrs. Margaret Barrett, Dirreen, Athea.
Barrett Mary, Knocknagorna, Athea & Kansas City, U.S.A….death notice…Irish Independent 1905-current, Friday, May 31, 1996 – Page 26. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com Also in Limerick Leader 1905-current, Saturday, June 15, 1996 – Page 39. Marriage of Brendan Murphy & Anita O’Donoghue.
Barrett Mick, Glenastar, Ardagh & Turraree Upper, Glin, Co. Limerick….reply to my questionnaire of Feb 17th, 1997.
Barrett Noreen…July 21st, 1997… death of Noreen Higgins Barrett, Turraree, Glin, wife of Dan Barrett.
Barrett Paddy…June 22nd, 1981… death of Paddy Barrett, Turraree, Glin, father of Dan Barrett, Mick Barrett etc…. Paddy was married to Margaret (Maggie) Vaughan, Dirreen, Athea.
The Life and Times of Paddy Barrett, Turraree, Glin.
Early Life and Education
Paddy was born on December 19th, 1892, and embarked on his educational journey at Clounleharde National School in September before his seventh birthday. His academic abilities quickly became apparent when, in March of the following year, a school inspector recognized his potential and promoted him to the 2nd standard. By the age of 11 and a half, Paddy had completed all the classes available and left school, having made many friends who stood by him throughout his life.
Paddy’s teacher was a man of sixty years or more, known for his quiet demeanor yet strict disciplinary methods. Under his guidance, students were not permitted to venture outside the playground walls during school hours, instilling a sense of discipline and structure in Paddy’s early life.
Social Life and Entertainment
In those days, nighttime entertainment was readily accessible, as dances were often hosted in neighbouring houses, particularly in Glenagragra. This area was renowned for its abundance of concertina players who provided lively music for the gatherings. Girls would travel from nearby areas, wrapped in their plaid shawls, and if fortune smiled upon a man, he might find a partner for the evening. If the weather turned wet, the couple would share the shelter of the girl’s shawl on their journey home.
Love and Heartbreak
During one of these vibrant gatherings, Paddy fell deeply in love with a girl he met and plans were made for their marriage. Unfortunately, the romance ended in heartbreak when she let him down. Initially, Paddy entertained the idea of leaving Ireland, perhaps to start anew across the ocean. It was at that time he put pen to paper and composed the following –
One cold and stormy evening ’twas early in the Spring,
This nice young lass I loved so well bad news to me did bring,
For six long months I courted her and she promised to be my wife,
But now she has forsaken me and blighted my poor life.
Through Autumn rain and Winter snow I went to see my love,
And vows we made that we’d be wed while stars did shine above,
My heart she took from out my breast and vowed we ne’er would part,
But now alas she has let me down and broken my tender heart.
Away from dear old Ireland I never thought I’d roam
But cruel fate has wrought the change and now I must leave my home,
I’ll cross the ocean surging waves and view the strangers land,
For the cruel designs of this fair maid I can no longer stand.
When I am in this foreign land a heartless man I’ll be,
I’ll work and toil both day and night in that land of liberty,
I may ne’er return to this land I love ah! the thought makes me afraid,
And my manly heart will pulse no more to a blushing Irish maid.
It will surely grieve my tender heart to leave my Irish home,
To fight for life in a foreign land across the Atlantic’s foam,
The Stars and Stripes I may honour yet or France’s Fleutr-de-Lis,
But my heart will sigh for the greenwood pines of Upper Turraree.
I’ll now conclude these few sad lines and to you I’ll bid adieu,
When some Autumn day I’ll sail away my home and friends from you,
But if fortunes favours and fate permits while on a foreign shore,
I’ll sail right back to see again my native land once more.
However, as time passed, his heart healed, and he found love again with another Irish colleen.
A New Beginning
Paddy’s second chance at love proved successful, and he married, settling down on the hillside of Turraree. There, he and his wife raised a happy family, surrounded by the rolling hills and close-knit community that had always been a part of his life. Through the ups and downs, Paddy’s story is one of resilience, love, and the enduring bonds of friendship and family.
The above poem by Paddy Barrett I received from my good friend Paddy Faley of Glenbawn.
Barrett Patrick...June 8th, 1962…Death of my granduncle, Patrick Barrett, 51 Kimage Rd. West Dublin. Patrick originally from Dirreen, Athea. Was a member of the London Met Police dept., and a P.I. after retiring. For Barrett family see… https://georgelangan.wordpress.com
Barrett Stephen, Glin….Death Notice…Son of Dr. Jack Barrett, Glin & Athea.
Barrett Tommy, Main St, Glin died on June 4th, 1987.
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