George Lynch, my grandfather, was born into a close-knit family in Glasha, Athea, Co. Limerick. His father was James Lynch and his mother was Bridget Culhane. James Lynch was baptised in Athea RC Church, November 4th 1846 his sponsors being John Flavin and Maria Lyons. The baptismal record shows that his parents George and Mary Lynch were living in Clounleharde. James died of a back ailment, August 4th 1893 and is buried in Templeathea Cemetery with his mother Mary Flahavan who died on January 24th 1908 at the age of 90yrs. He got married on February 23rd 1878 at Moyvane Church to Bridget Culhane 1858-1930, Leitrim Middle, Moyvane, Co Kerry. Bridget’s father was Thomas Culhane and her mother was Margaret (Peg) Hegarty. The witnesses were John Lynch who was either his uncle or his younger brother who later emigrated to New Zealand and Patrick Culhane, Bridget’s brother.
George Lynch was baptized in Athea Church on June 9, 1883, his baptism was witnessed by his paternal granduncle, John Lynch, and his maternal grandmother, Margaret (Peg) Hegarty. George inherited the family farm from his mother, Bridget Lynch nee Culhane. Known for his keen intellect, George was a learned man, particularly gifted in arithmetic, often helping us with our schoolwork. Although he was offered a teaching position in his youth, he chose not to pursue it.
Journey to America
On July 27, 1911, at the age of 28, George embarked on a journey to the United States, sailing from Queenstown aboard the SS Adriatic. His destination was Kansas City, where he intended to stay with his aunt Mrs. Hannah Kinsella at 807 West 13th St, Kansas City. It is likely that Hannah was his mother’s sister, the daughter of Thomas Culhane and Margaret Hegarty of Leitrim Middle, Newtownsandes, Co. Kerry. After initially staying in St. Louis with his sister Ellen (Sr. Dominic), George moved to Kansas City, where he worked for the railway company. Despite being highly regarded and offered a promotion, he returned to Ireland after a year or so.
Marriage and Family Life
George married Nora Barrett on February 14, 1914, at Athea Church. Nora, born on April 15, 1883, the daughter of John Barrett from Lr. Dirreen and Johanna Thornton from Kilbaha, Moyvane, Co. Kerry. George and Nora built a life together in Glasha where they raised a family of 8, six sons and two daughters.
The Meadow in the Mountains
George Lynch had a charming meadow of hay nestled in a 3-acre field over in the mountain. This picturesque field had a section that was fenced in, fondly referred to as ‘the half acre’. In a bygone era, either the Government or the Land Commission had enacted a law requiring all landowners to lease a half-acre of their farm to any family who had built a house on their property. In the year 1868, George Lynch’s grandfather who was also called George invited Mick Faley and his wife Ellen Sheahan from Templeathea to a corner of this meadow in Glasha. Mick was born circa 1834. George was a road contractor and by having Mick Faley nearby, he knew he could expect the new labourer to work in his employment, which he did as did his sons, Denis Faley and Dan thereafter.
The rent for this half acre was set at no more than one pound per year, making this a thoughtful provision for families like the Faley’s. George Lynch’s meadow in the mountain was a testament to nature’s beauty and the camaraderie of community. The half-acre, a remnant of a time when the government sought to support families, had become a cherished part of the landscape for the Faley family. It was more than just a piece of land; it was a gathering place, a backdrop for laughter, and a canvas for the memories of summer.
Paddy Faley, grandson of Mick Faley, informed me that James Lynch was an educated intelligent man. Says Paddy – ‘one day he called to the meadow where he had Jack Aherne, my father Denis and my uncle Dan mowing hay with scythes. He said to them, ‘tis the last time you’ll be mowing it boys the horses will be cutting it next year. There was no appearance of mowing machines then and he left the three men very puzzled.’
Following James’ death, his wife Bridget took up the mantle so to speak and took on the responsibility of ensuring that the task was completed, which it was. In the words of, Paddy Faley – ‘His widow Bridget Culhane of Leitrim, Moyvane did not despair. Being the determined woman that she was, possessing an indomitable spirit, she carried on the business as efficiently and successfully as her husband and reared and cared for her family single-handed’.
A Tale of Loyalty: Flora the Collie
The Bond Between Denis and Flora
Paddy Faley often heard enchanting stories from his father Denis, about a remarkable collie dog named Flora. This dog resided at Lynch’s, where Denis worked. Over time, Denis and Flora developed a profound attachment to each other, a bond that transcended the usual relationship between man and animal. Denis’s daily routine involved a walk of approximately one mile from his home to Lynch’s. This journey, taken each morning and evening, became a familiar ritual not only for Denis but also for Flora, who eagerly awaited his arrival each day.
Denis’s Illness and Flora’s Devotion
Life, however, has its unexpected turns. Denis fell victim to an influenza outbreak, confining him to his bed and making it impossible for him to attend work. During this period of illness, Flora’s loyalty and affection for Denis shone through in an extraordinary manner.
Every morning, without fail, Flora would make the journey from Lynch’s to Denis’s home. The door, always left ajar, allowed her to enter and make her way to Denis’s bedside. There, she would gently lick his outstretched hand, offering comfort and companionship in his time of need. After a short visit, she would depart, only to return the following morning to repeat her comforting ritual.
A Remarkable Connection
The connection between Denis and Flora was a testament to the astonishing affection that can exist between man and beast. It was a bond that left a lasting impression on all who witnessed it, including my mother, who remembered Flora fondly. Flora’s daily visits provided not just physical comfort to Denis but also a reminder of the enduring power of loyalty and love. This story remains a cherished memory within the Faley family, highlighting the remarkable and sometimes surprising ways that animals touch our lives.
The Jovial Neighbour: George’s Adventures
George was well-loved in the neighbourhood, known for his warmth and companionship with both his family and neighbour’s. His affinity for creating joyous moments was evident in the way he engaged with everyone around him.
One of the most cherished spots in George’s home was his spacious kitchen. This was not just a place for cooking, but a hub for laughter and playful antics. Paddy Faley recounted how George would dive headfirst into every frolic and caper that the youngsters devised. These lively gatherings took place especially when his wife, Nora, ventured next door to chat with Bridget Dalton.
Nora, albeit loving and supportive, had her hands full with George’s antics. She was often found darning the heels of George’s socks, worn thin from his energetic hopping around the kitchen with the lads. These tales of sock-mending became almost legendary, each stitch a testament to George’s spirited personality.
An Unexpected Black Eye
One particularly memorable incident involved a game of balloons, which took an unexpected turn. George, ever the enthusiastic participant, ended up with a black eye, courtesy of a well-aimed right hook from Sonny Reidy. Of course, Sonny insisted it was an accident, adding a humorous twist to the evening. The Reidy family lived on the mountainside, nestled between the Lynch and Faley homes, and their presence added to the vibrant community spirit.
In essence, George was a beacon of joy and lightheartedness in his neighbourhood, creating lasting memories with his family and friends through his playful nature and boundless energy.
The Adventures of Nora and Bridget
In the lively tales of yesteryear, George Lynch was not the only one known for antics and frolics. His wife, Nora Barrett, and her friend Bridget White Faley, affectionately known as Noan and Bridge, added their own spirited adventures to the mix. Their playful competitions and closeness brought joy and laughter to those around them.
Nora and Bridget shared a unique bond, often racing each other across the open fields that stretched beyond their homes. These races were not just about speed but were a testament to their enduring friendship and competitive spirits. It was widely known that Nora had a knack for winning these races. Her swift strides and unyielding determination often left Bridget trailing behind. Yet, it was all in good fun, and the races were more about the joy of the challenge than the outcome.
Bridget’s Playful Strategy
Bridget was not one to easily concede defeat. Known for her clever tactics, she had a playful strategy to keep the competition lively. Whenever she felt fatigue creeping in and knew victory was slipping away, Bridge would dramatically fall to the ground, declaring the race null and void. This playful act ensured that the outcome was always up for debate, and the races could continue without one side dominating the fun.
A Nod to Tradition
In those days, it was common for women to be addressed by their maiden names, a tradition that added a personal touch to their identities. Thus, Nora was known as Noan Barrett, Bridget as Bridge White and Bridget Dalton as Bridge ‘Martin’ (Liston). This practice not only honoured their heritage but also highlighted the close-knit nature of their communities.
The tales of Nora and Bridget’s races serve as a charming reminder of the joys of friendship and the simple pleasures found in life’s playful moments. Their spirited escapades across the fields are cherished memories, capturing a time when laughter and togetherness were the true treasures of the day.
Passion for Gaelic Football.
George had a profound passion for Gaelic football and greatly admired Co. Kerry and the legendary Mick O’Connell. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that he attended the 1953 All-Ireland football final between Kerry and Armagh. His son, Dan, was home from Chicago for a holiday, and Dan, along with his brother James, Pakie Geoghegan, and his wife May from Glin, all set off in Pakie’s car for Croke Park, Dublin.
That memorable day, Sunday, September 27th, Kerry emerged victorious with a scoreline of Kerry 0-13, Armagh 1-6, making it an unforgettable experience for the traveling party.
The Joy of Summer
For Paddy Faley, there was no sound more delightful than that of George’s horses and the rhythmic mowing bar when he arrived each summer to cut the meadow near their house. Paddy would excitedly recount, “We hurried home from school to witness the beautiful sight of the two horses stepping out together, with the long shaft of the machine stretching between them, harnessed with traces and quins’’. Paddy’s heart swelled with joy as he watched these powerful animals work in harmony, a dance of strength and grace.
The Art of Mowing
George, with a practiced hand, took command of the horses with ease. The long reins allowed him to communicate with them, a silent conversation that only he and the horses understood. The whip, not a tool of harshness but rather a gentle reminder, ensured that everyone was pulling their weight in the task at hand. For Paddy, the rhythmic sounds of the mowing machine were a symphony, each click and clatter igniting his imagination and filling his heart with excitement. The melodious sound of the clicking ratchet wheel as it was turned out of gear to reverse and line up at the end of each row was music to Paddy’s ears.
A Lesson in Sharpening
After the initial flurry of mowing, George would turn his attention to the maintenance of the machine. Paddy observed with keen interest as George carefully placed one of the long knives of the mowing machine on two boxes over a tub of water. With a scythe-stone in hand and dipping it occasionally in the water, George skillfully sharpened each V-shaped section of the blade, ensuring the machine was ready to tackle the next swath of grass. This careful attention to detail was a testament to the skill and dedication required in the art of mowing, leaving a lasting impression on young Paddy. For Paddy, these moments spent with George Lynch were not just about mowing hay; they were lessons in life, community, and the simple joys of summer in the mountain. Each summer day spent in that meadow would become a cherished memory, a part of his own story woven into the fabric of life in their small corner of the world.
Living with Lynch.
Sadly, George’s wife Nora passed to her eternal reward on July 13th, 1955, and following her passing, George moved to the ‘Glen’ to live with us at my father’s request. This gesture reflected the open-handedness of my father, welcoming his father-in-law into our home. George frequented Athea every Friday to collect his old age pension and spent afternoons at his son Mick’s pub. Although being just a moderate drinker, George believed in supporting family businesses. One memorable incident involved George getting a lift home from the pub, only to misjudge the entrance and end up in a cluster of briars. My father had to fetch him with a flashlight, leading to a humorous and cherished family story. There was a programme on Radio Eireann at the time namely – ‘Living with Lynch’ and it was often jokingly referred to in our house, in such instances ‘that’s what you get when you’re living with Lynch.
George’s Passion for Gardening
An accomplished gardener, George’s dedication to sowing and tilling was admirable. Rain or shine, he would work tirelessly in the garden, much to my mother’s distress as she urged him to take shelter. Her care for him was unwavering, always ensuring he was well looked after.
George Lynch passed away on April 3, 1971, at the age of 88. His life was characterised by his intellect, kindness, and dedication to family. His legacy continues through the stories and values he passed down, reminding us of his contributions to our family’s history.
Looking at the Census for 1901 & 1911 it would appear thatJames Jim Lynch who was born in 1859 was married twice, firstly on February 25th 1879 at the Immaculate Conception RC, Glin to a Bridget Culhane, daughter of Maurice ‘Coiner’ Culhane and Ellen Guiney, Ballyguiltenane Lr. Jim’s age given as 20 years. The witnesses were James’s brother William Lynch and Maria Sheehy. Jim Lynch’s second marriage on April 8th 1902 at Athea church was to Johanna Casey, b. 1877, R.I.P March 24th 1953, daughter of Tom Casey a bootmaker from Lr Dirreen, Athea. The witnesses for the wedding were Daniel Scanlon, Dromreask, Glin and Ellie (Nell) Casey who was married to Histon from Dirreen. There was no family from either marriage. Jim’s age given as 48 years and Hannie aged 25 years. Looking at the 1911 census it states therein; James Lynch married to Hannie Lynch for the past 9 yrs. This Hannie was the Johanna Casey, female servant, age 23 as per the 1901 census for the same house. So it seems that Jim’s first wife wasn’t dead no more than a year when he married Hannie Casey. Also present during that 1901 census was a Margaret Costelloe, niece, aged 10yrs. Margaret was the daughter of Bridget’s sister Margaret Culhane who was married to Tom Costelloe, Clounleharde East. Jim Lynch was a cooper by trade and made ‘firkins’ for the local farmers. These ‘firkins’ were used for the storing and conveying of home made butter which the farmers made at the time. The farmers sold the butter locally and at the market towns of Listowel and Newcastlewest.
The ‘Cooper’s’ shop as it is today, photographed 2011.
Johanna Casey was a sister to the shoemaker Paddy Casey. She was known to all and sundry as Hannie Casey. The Casey’s came from Lr. Dirreen otherwise known as ‘Scrathan’. Paddy emigrated to Australia and lived in ‘The Bush’ there for years. He eventually returned home and built for himself a little thatched house in Dromreask at the turn of the road a few hundred yards east of Lynch’s, now Dalton’s. Paddy’s house was known as ‘The Humpy’ due to its size and shape. Apparently, similar shaped houses in the ‘bush’ were referred to as ‘Humpie’s’. That turn of the road is still referred to today as ‘Paddy Casey’s turn’,
‘Paddy Casey’s turn’ ahead – Photo 2011.
Johanna Casey, (Jim Lynch’s wife) had a sister, Mary Casey who married Michael O’Connor R.I.P. August 26th 1950 son of Tom O’Connor. The original O’Connor home was a thatched one and was situated close by the cottage where Michael and Mary lived, the same cottage where Thady O’Sullivan now resides. They had two daughters and one son; Hannah, who married Stephen Moore, Carrickerry, (Moore’s Bar). Mary (Moll), who married Mick Dalton, son of Paddy Dalton, Carrickerry and Mary Woulfe, Glenbawn and Tom O’Connor who died of a heart complaint at the age of 6yrs.
Following the death of her parents Michael and Mary, Moll O’Connor,(pictured 1989 on left with her daughter Mary), came to live with her aunt Hannie Casey Lynch who left her the place. Mick Dalton did a ‘cliamhain isteach’, (married into).
The Cooper’s Landmark
In a time where landmarks were more than just geographical markers, ‘The Cooper’s dwelling held a significant spot in the local community. When a stranger asked for directions, they were often told to look for ‘The Cooper’s, a key point of reference in the area. This was not just because of its distinct charm but because it was a bustling hub of activity.
Hannie Casey’s Shop
James’ second wife, Hannie Casey, opened a shop at this iconic location. Her establishment attracted customers from nearby towns such as Glenagrahra, Dirreen, Dromreask, and even as far as Ballyguiltenane. The majority of these visitors traveled on foot, traversing shortcuts and paths etched across hills, valleys, and mountains. Hannie sold provisions of all things necessary for the everyday running of the home. Paddy Faley told me how in the evenings he would make his way down the mountain and across the fields to the shop to purchase a half quarter of Plug or Bendigo tobacco for his father at a price of one shilling and three pence. For his mother he would purchase a half ounce of Clarke’s white cap snuff for five pence and for himself he would have the treat of a few of Geary’s toffee sweets for one penny.
A Community Gathering Place
‘The Cooper’s was more than just a shop; it was a community gathering place. Many locals would come together here in the evenings for a chat or to play a game of cards, particularly the popular game of 41, with some of the best card gamblers in the area. It was also a social hub for young men and women, a place where everybody felt welcomed by Hannie’s warm and generous spirit.
Hannie was known not only for her hospitality but also for her matchmaking efforts. She took great joy in bringing courting couples together, and ‘The Cooper’s’ shed across the road became a well-known spot for arranging dates. This shed remains standing to this day, a testament to the history and stories it witnessed.
The End of an Era
As times changed, so did shopping habits. The rise of supermarkets led to the closure of many small shops, including Hannie’s beloved store. Although the barrels and firkins that once defined the butter-making business are no longer made, the place is still affectionately referred to as ‘The Cooper’s.’ The legacy of ‘The Cooper’s’ lives on, not just in its physical presence, but in the memories of those who gathered there, shared stories, and forged lifelong connections.
My mother often spoke about the platform that was across the road from Jim Lynch ‘the Cooper’s. It was in Dan Scanlon’s land, laid down by the stalwart men of Glenagragra. I will quote a line or two from a song written by Paddy Barrett of Turraree in relation to the said platform -;
‘This platform was modelled out in 1928,
By the stalwart men of ‘Gragra’
In Dan Scanlon’s big estate.
It brought there crowds from Newtownsandes,
Killeanemore and Glin,
To tip the light fantastic,
With Dirreen’s athletic men’.
It appears that some bit of jealously developed between the Dirreen and Glenagragra boys resulting in Jack Feury, Glenagragra and Paddy Barrett, Turraree digging up the platform. Hannie Casey almost had a nervous breakdown because of the feud. There was a platform located to the immediate east of Maurice Higgin’s gate thereafter but it did not last long. Jack Higgins made concrete blocks on the site after that. I remember the block making mechanism very well.
Hogan John (Jack) was born in 1802/3 in Kinard, Glin and died on Sept 10th, 1873 at Kinard, Glin, aged 70 years, Thomas Dillane, Kinard present at his death. John married MARY4 DILLANE (Thomas3 Dillane, Liam Ruadh2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) circa 1836 in Chapel of Glin, County Limerick. Mary was born in 1803 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick . She died on 19 Mar 1890 in Kinard, Glin aged 87 years.
John Hogan and Mary Dillane had the following children:
i. JOHN5 HOGAN was born in 1836 in Kinard, Glin County Limerick. He died on 10th Sep 1923 in Kinard, Glin County Limerick, aged 87 years, his son John Hogan from Kinard present at his death. He married Catherine Mulcare/Mulcair, daughter of Owen Mulcair and Bridget Costello, on 10 Feb 1872 at Robertstown, church, Borrigone, Askeaton, Co. Limerick, the witnesses being – Patrick Shaughnessy & John O’Brien. She was born on 13 Nov 1844 in Ireland. I’m almost certain Catherine was born at Ballyengland, Askeaton, Co. Limerick. I’m working on the hypothesis that she was from that area as there were families of the Mulcair’s residing there at that time, also Shaughnessy’s. Patrick Shaughnessy was also a witness at another one of the Mulcair weddings. The registrar didn’t give Catherine’s address, on her marriage certificate (not to mention the scribble) but seeing that she got married in Robertstown church, Robertstown would be no more than a mile or so from Ballyengland. Eily Hogan, Main St. Glin confirmed to me today Feb 9th, 2023 that Catherine did indeed come from around Borrigone. Catherine died on Jun 16th, 1916 at Kinard, Glin, her widower John Hogan present at her death.. (George Langan)
John Hogan and Catherine Mulcare had the following children:
i. MARY6 HOGAN was born on 26 Mar 1874 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick Ireland. She died in 1944. She married PATRICKDILLANE. He was born on 05 Mar 1878 in Killeany, Glin, Limerick, Ireland.
ii. JOHN6 HOGAN was born on 14 Apr 1875 in Limerick, Ireland. He died on 12 Feb 1950. On Feb 3rd, 1912, at Athea church, John, aged 35 years married Mary Liston aged 22 years. She was born on Apr 19th, 1890, in Knocknagorna, Athea, daughter of Michael Liston. The witnesses being Patrick Hogan, Kinard & Bridget Liston, Knocknagorna. Mary died on Jan 9th, 1981, in Glin. Mary was the aunt of renowned storyteller Mickey Liston, Knocknagorna. (George Langan)
John Hogan & Mary Liston had the following children:
i. John7 Hogan was born on Dec 4th, 1912. Got educated at St, Michael’s, school in Listowel. John went to Dublin and worked at Kennedy’s bakery. He married a Diamod girl from Balina, Co. Mayo and went to live there. They had 9 children in family.
ii. Michael Hogan born on March 9th, 1914. Michael married a Judge girl from Co. Sligo, one son John, living in Dublin.
iii. Mary Catherine Hogan was born on April 24th, 1915. She died in 2000. Mary married Jack Costelloe, Clogogh, Glin.
iv. James Hogan born on May 6th, 1916. James who remained single got the home place in Kinard.
v. Patrick Hogan born on April 17th, 1918. Patrick was killed off his tractor aged 35 yrs. Patrick was married to Kathleen Dunne, 1st cousin to Paddy Dunne, publican, Glin. Patrick and Kathleen lived over the mail road towards Loughill.
vi. Daniel Hogan born on Oct 26th, 1921. Daniel had a pub at Fenian St, in Dublin. He came home to Glin to retire. Remained single.
vii. Tom Hogan, born ? remained single, Tom worked in pub in Dublin, came home to Glin and subsequently worked for his brother Joe Hogan who had a quarry in Borrigone.
viii. Joe Hogan, born ? Joe had the quarry in Borrigone. Joe was married to Dalton from Upper Athea, a niece of Paddy Dalton who was murdered by the Black and Tan’s at Gort-a-Gleanna, Knockanure, Co. Kerry on May 12th, 1921. https://stairnaheireann.net/2018/05/12/otd-in-1921-a-group-of-black-and-tans-traveling-from-listowel-towards-athea-arrested-four-young-men-paddy-dalton-paddy-walsh-jerry-lyons-con-dee-in-gortaglanna/
ix. Bridie Hogan, born ? Bridie married Timmy O’Mahony from around Faranfore, Co. Kerry.
x. Cornelius Hogan was born in 1928. He died in 2003. He married Siobhan Sheehan, from Co. Cork and lived in Cork.
xi. Eily Hogan born circa 1930. She married her 1st cousin Thomas Hogan, son of Patrick Hogan & Mary Cregan, in 1956 in Glin. He was born on 07 Apr 1924 in Glin. He died on 19 Oct 2017 in Glin. Eily is still alive today (Nov 17th, 2022) aged 92 years. I had a great chat with Eily, today, Feb 9th, 2023. (George Langan) Sadly Eily passed to her eternal reward on May 22nd, 2024.
iii. BRIDGET DELIA6 HOGAN born on Dec 7th, 1876 at Kinard, Glin.
iv. PATRICK6 HOGAN was born on Jul 20th, 1878, in Kinard Glin County Limerick. He died on Feb 7th, 1942, in Glin. On Feb 20th, 1917 Patrick (Paddy) Hogan, shopkeeper, married Mary Cregan, daughter of Thomas Cregan, a shopkeeper in Glin, (Thomas had his shop where Seamus Lynch had a butcher’s stall in my time). The witnesses were John Stackpoole & EllenCregan.Paddy Hogan was a cattle dealer and also had a shop that he opened in 1914. The shop was the last house at the top of the town. Mary Cregan was born on Apr 3rd, 1885 in Glin. She died on Mar 5th, 1956 in Glin. (George Langan)
Patrick Hogan & Mary Cregan had the following children:
i. John7 (Johnny) Hogan, born on Dec 21st, 1917, died from an aneurysm aged 32 years.
ii. Thomas Joseph Hogan born on March 26th, 1919, died on April 14th, 1919 aged 19 days.
iii. Catherine Mary Hogan born on Sept 20th, 1920. Catherine married Paddy Joe Mulvihill, Moyvane, Co. Kerry.
iv. Thomas Hogan (2nd Thomas to be born) was born on Apr 4th, 1924, in Glin. He died on Oct 19th 2017 in Glin.
He married his 1st, cousin, Eily Hogan, daughter of John Hogan & Mary Liston, in 1956 in Glin. (Eily, as above)
v. CATHERINE6 HOGAN was born on 14 Oct 1879 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick Ireland. She died on 25 Jun 1925 in U.S.A.
vi. THOMAS6 HOGAN was born on 01 Jan 1881 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick Ireland. He died in 1945 in U.S.A.
vii. JAMES6 HOGAN was born on 15 Feb 1882, died April 15th, 1882 at Kinard. (It says age at death 3 months but that must be a mistake)
viii.?6 HOGAN born on May 10th, 1883 at Kinard, Glin, died May 10th, 1883 at Kinard.
ix. ?6 HOGAN born on May 10th, 1883 at Kinard, Glin, died on May 11th, 1883 at Kinard.
x. JAMES J6 Hogan, 2nd James to be born circa 1885, (15 years of age in 1901 census). James emigrated to the U.S. and became a policeman there. May have returned to Glin on retirement.
xi. ?6 HOGAN, died before 1911.
ii.MARY5 HOGAN(Mary4 Dillane, Thomas3 Dillane, Liam Ruadh2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born in 1843 in Kinard Glin County Limerick Ireland. She died on 15 Mar 1882 in Ballinagoul, Glin County Limerick Ireland. She married John Dillane on 01 Mar 1862 in Church of the Immalculate Conception, Glin County Limerick Ireland. He was born in 1834 in Ballinagoul, Glin County Limerick. He died on 10 Jul 1921 in Ballinagoul, Glin County Limerick Ireland.
John Dillane and Mary5 Hogan had the following children:
i. BRIDGET6 DILLANE was born on 16 Jan 1863 in Ballinagoul, Glin County Limerick. On Jan 20th, 1892 at Glin church, Bridget, aged 29 years, married Richard Pierce, aged 34 years, Tieraclea, Tarbert, son of farmer Richard Pierce, the witnesses being – Gerald Leahy & Ellie Stackpoole. Bridget died in 1916.
ii. THOMAS6 DILLANE was born on 14 May 1864 in Ballinagoul, Glin County Limerick. He died in Feb 1947. On July 4th, 1893 at Glin church, Thomas, aged 28 years, married Ellen Culhane aged 28 years, daughter of Patrick Culhane, farmer, Ballyguiltenane, the witnesses being – Michael & Bridget Culhane. She was born about 1865. She died in Apr 1935.
Thomas Dillane and Ellen Culhane had the following children:
i. JOHN7 DILLANE was born in 1895. He died in Nov 1965.
ii. PATRICK7DILLANE was born in 1897. He died in Dec 1961. He married GERTRUDE O’CONNELL. She was born in 1906. She died in Nov 1983.
iii. THOMAS DILLANE.
iv. ? DILLANE.
v. ? DILLANE.
vi. ? DILLANE.
iii. DANIEL6 DILLANE was born on 24 May 1866 in Ballinagoul, Glin County Limerick.
iii. PATRICK5 HOGAN was born in Sep 1845 in Kinard Glin County Limerick Ireland. He died in 1898.
iv. CATHERINE5 HOGAN(Mary4 Dillane, Thomas3 Dillane, Liam Ruadh2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born in 1846 in Kinard Glin County Limerick Ireland. She died on 21 Mar 1905 in Glin, Co. Limerick. She married William Dalton from Toureendonnell, Athea, son of William Dalton, on Feb 10th, 1870 in Church of the Immalculate Conception, Glin, the witnesses being – Edward W. Dalton &Mary Dillane. William was born in 1822. He died at Toureendonnell on Jan 29th, 1907, aged 85 years, his son William Dalton, Toureendonnell, Athea present at his death.
William Dalton and Catherine Hogan had the following children:
i. WILLIAM6 DALTON was born on 17 Jan 1872 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick. John Hogan, Kinard present at his birth.
ii. MARY6 DALTON was born on 06 Dec 1873, Limerick, can’t find a birth cert for her.
iii. PATRICK6 DALTON was born on Apr 1st, 1876, in Clounleharde, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick.
iv. JOHN6 DALTON was born on 16 Dec 1877 in Toureendonnell, Athea, Co. Limerick.
Knockdown, Clounleharde and Toureendonnell are neighbouring townlands in the parish of Athea.
1901 Census for William Dalton. Residents of a house 4 in Knockdown (Kilmoylan, Limerick)
We have Daniel Denis Mulvihill, whom we suspect was a Kerryman, born circa 1815 who on Feb 16th, 1854 at Glin church, married Catherine (Kit) Dillane, Killeaney, Glin. Possible parents Michael Dillane & Catherine Culhane. Family that we can locate 3 as follows –
1.Cornelius Mulvihill born circa 1864 who on Dec 7th, 1893, at the age of 29 years, married the widow Catherine Wallace nee Pierce, aged 35 years, from Coole, Ballyhahill, daughter of Garreth Pierce, the witnesses being Timothy Dillane & KatieMulvihill. Catherine’s first marriage was on Feb 16th, 1881 at Kilcolman church to Dan Wallace, aged 25 years, from Coole, son of Michael Wallace, a farmer, the witnesses being – Patt McGrath & Ellie Donovan. Catherine’s address is given as Duncaha which is in the parish of Kilcolman. Family of CorneliusMulvihill & Catherine Wallace 3 as follows –
i.Katie Mulvihill. On Feb 17th, 1920, Katie married Paddy Ruddle, Turraree, son of David Ruddle, the witnesses being – ?Ruddle & Katie Mulvihill. Katie went by the nickname of ‘Katie Con’
ii.Mary Mulvihill. On June 28th, 1927 at Ballyhahill church Mary Mulvihill, aged 29 years, married Peter Desmond, aged 30 years, son of Daniel Desmond from Kilmichael, Co. Cork, the witnesses being – Denis Desmond & Mary O’Connor. Peter was a creamery manager at the Cork & Kerry creamery in Turraree. (The creamery was later burned down over a dispute between the milk suppliers) I think he went to Athea creamery after that.
iii.Bridget Mulvihill. (See Matthew Dillane above)
iv.Gareth Wallace (stepson)
v.Michael Wallace (stepson)
vi. Ellen Wallace,(stepdaughter) born on Jan 6th, 1882 and died on Dec 11th, 1952 at Rigo Park, Long Island, New York. Ellen emigrated to the U.S and married Denis Cregan from Clogough, Glin, son of Denis (Denny Tom) Cregan & Ellen Dillane. Denis was the great granduncle of Sarah Mignogna McBride who is in touch with me in a regular basis and has given me the family history of Denis Cregan. Denis Cregan was born on April 3rd, 1883. He married Helen (Ellie) Wallace on June 21st 1908 in Manhattan, U.S.A. Denis died on Oct 9th, 1956 at Middle Village, Queens, New York.
Ellen Wallace & Denis Cregan had the following family of 4 –
i.Denis 1909-Aug 13th,1909. 1909.
ii.Helen Eileen Cregan, born April 4th, 1910 in New York city. Married James O’Brien (son of James O’Brien & Mary A. Doran of 631 Leonard St) in New York city on Aug 28th, 1939. Helen died on Aug 25th, 1993 at Hicksville, Nassau, New York, aged 83 years. Family of 2 girls.
iii.Catherine Cregan, born on April 4th, 1912 in Queens, New York, died 1969, New York.
iv.Adelaide Cregan, born Oct 5th, 1915, New York City. Married George Arthur Swenson on Nov 3rd, 1939 in New York city. Died Dec 18th, 1990 at Hicksville, Nassau, New York, aged 75 years. George was born on June 25th, 1910 New York City to August Swenson & Blenda Petterson New York, died Sept 11th, 1988 in Medford, Suffolk, New York. Family of 2 girls.
2.Daniel Mulvihill born on Oct 18th, 1868.
3.Thomas Mulvihill born on Jan 20th, 1871.
Daniel Denis Mulvihill died on March 26th, 1898 aged 83 years, his daughter Katie Mulvihill present at his death in Tinakilla. Catherine (Kit) Mulvihill died on May 29th, 1921 at Killeaney, her grand-daughter Mary O’Connor present at her death.
James O’Connor from Cahera, Glin andMary Cregan from Tullyleague, Glin were married on Feb 4th, 1862. Family from that union as follows –
1.Brigid O’Connor 1863-1899. Married James Lynch, Chapel Lane, Rathkeale and had the following family – Catherine, Hannah, Mary, Patrick & James Lynch.
2.Mary O’Connor born 1864.
3.Catherine O’Connor born Jan 19th, 1866.
4.Ellen O’Connor born Oct 30th,1867-1941. Married Matthew Dillane b April 18th, 1867 Killeaney, Glin, son of Patrick Dillane and Margaret Cregan and had one son Patrick Dillane 1903-1988. (see Mathew Dillane above)
5.John O’Connor 1869-1906 John married Mary (Moll) Sheahan and had the following child – James Frances O’Connor, born Aug 3rd 1908. Moll (Mary) Sheahan b1877. (Daughter of Ned Sheahan & Mary Mulvihill) Moll was baptised on January 13th 1877 at Glin RC Church her sponsors being Patrick Sheahan (her uncle) and Catherine Morgan (sister of John (Jack) Morgan, Glenagragra. On Feb 22nd, 1906 at Glin church Moll married John O’Connor from Cahera, Glin, son of James Connors & Mary Cregan, the witnesses being Thomas Cregan & Ellen Sheahan. John who was nicknamed ‘The Buachaill’ got killed following an accident with his horse and cart somewhere near Aughrim cross, Moyvane. They had one son in family – James Francis O’ Connor
6.Margaret O’Connor 1870-1951. Margaret emigrated to New York, married Timothy Dillane, born 1869 in Killeaney, Glin, brother of Matthew who was married to her sister Ellen. (see Timothy Dillane above)
7.Thomas O’Connor 1871-1955 married Johanna Scanlon 1871-1955, Kinard, Glin, daughter of Patrick Scanlon 1832- and Margaret (Peg) Aherne 1832-1916 from Dirreen, Athea. Margaret (Peg) Aherne’s father was William Aherne1807-1874 and her mother was Johanna Shine 1810-1907. William Aherne’s father was James Aherne.Johanna Shine’s father was John Shine 1789- and her mother was Margaret Kelly 1789-1874.
Thomas O’Connor & Johanna Scanlon had the following children –
i.Mary O’Connor 1908.
ii.Margaret O’Connor 1909.
iii.James O’Connor 1910.
iv.Patrick O’Connor 1912.
v.Johanna O’Connor 1913.
vi.Bridget 1915.
vii.Thomas O’Connor 1916-1994 who married Margaret Lynch 1929-2019 from Tarbert, Co. Kerry. Their son Tom (Tony)O’Connor is in regular contact with me and has given me much information on his family.
8.James O’Connor 1875-1953, James married Lawlee from Glin, no children.
9.Edward Edmond (Ned) O’Connor 1877-1956. On Sept 11th, 1906 at Athea church, Edward, aged 25 years, a tailor, married Elizabeth Butler aged 33 years, the witnesses being – John & Katie McGrath. The Butler’s lived in Athea, on the same laneway (rear of Griffin’s butcher’s) as Dr. Philip McGrath. Elizabeth’s father was Francis Butler born 1828 and died from pneumonia in Athea on Nov 20th,1883, his wife Ellen Butler present at his death. Francis was a shoemaker by trade and his line of work must have brought him to Athea, from whence he came I have no idea. Francis was married twice, his first wife was Mary Riordan from Athea. Mary lived lived where Mikie McMahon had his butchers stall, formerly Moran’s, Mikie was married to a daughter of Mick Moran from Clash, Athea. Francis’ second wife was Ellen Keane from around Knockanure/Gale bridge area. Elizabeth was born on Nov 4th, 1879, which would indicate that the age given on her marriage certificate (33 years) is incorrect. Ellen Butler died from senile decay on Nov 21st, 1923 at Athea, aged 88 years, her daughter Johanna Danaher present at her death. On Sept 26th, 1903 at St. Michael’s church, Limerick city, Johanna Butler, Athea married John Danaher, aged 38 years, a shopkeeper from Athea, son of Maurice Danaher, a deceased farmer, the witnesses being – Michael Riordan, Athea and her sister Elizabeth (Lizzie) Butler. Johanna Butler was born on April 15th, 1867 in Athea to Francis Butler & Ellen Keane. There was a son John Butler born on Oct 4th, 1864 to the same parents which means Francis was married firstly to Mary Riordan and by all accounts they had a family, all of whom must have emigrated. The only family of Riordan’s that I can locate in Athea is a Martin Riordan, his wife Johanna and their son Michael, who must be the Michael Riordan who was a witness to the marriage of Johanna Butler & John Danaher, as above and 1901 Census hereunder. Martin may have been a brother to Francis Butler’s first wife Mary Riordan.
Census Year 1901 for Riordan’s, Athea.
Residents of a house 36 in Athea (Rathronan, Limerick)
Show all information
Surname
Forename
Age
Sex
Relation to head
Religion
Riordan
Martin
71
Male
Head of Family
Roman Catholic
Riordan
Johanna
64
Female
Wife
Roman Catholic
Riordan
Michael
20
Male
Son
Roman Catholic
1901 Census for Butler’s, Athea.
Residents of a house 7 in Athea (Rathronan, Limerick)
Surname
Forename
Age
Sex
Relation to head
Religion
Butler Nee Keane
Ellen
54
Female
Head of Family
Roman Catholic
Butler
Lizzie
19
Female
Daughter
Roman Catholic
1911 Census for Butler’s & O’Connor’s, Athea.
Residents of a house 17 in Athea Town (Pt. of) (Rathronan, Limerick)
Surname
Forename
Age
Sex
Relation to head
Religion
Butler Nee Keane
Ellen
74
Female
Head of Family
Roman Catholic
O Conner
Edward
35
Male
Son in Law
Roman Catholic
O Connor
Lizzie
30
Female
Daughter
Roman Catholic
O Connor
James
4
Male
Grand Son
Roman Catholic
O Connor
John
3
Male
Grand Son
Roman Catholic
O Connor
Mary
1
Female
Grand Daughter
Roman Catholic
Edward O’Connor & Elizabeth Butler had the following family –
i.James O’Connor.James born on July 11th, 1907, emigrated to Philadelphia, U.S.A. He was married twice without issue, firstly to Dolores Walsh and secondly to Anne Lyons from Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick.
ii.John Joe O’Connor.John Joe born Nov 1st, 1908, married Ellen Barry from Brosna, Co. Kerry without issue. They ran a drapery shop in Athea, namely, ‘The Reliable’. John Joe was known locally by that name.
iii.Marie O’Connor.Marie born July 19th, 1910, emigrated to Philadelphia, U.S.A. where she married Jim Carroll and had three children. From what I can gather Jim wasn’t Irish born.
iv.Ellen Ita O’Connor born on July 11th, 1912.
v.Thomas Patrick O’Connor born on Nov 9th, 1913
vi.Margaret (Pig) O’Connor born on Nov 17th 1915, married Joe Healy, Glin.
vii.Edward (Edsie) O’Connor.Edsie born June 11th, 1918, married Margaret (Peg) Griffin from Glenagragra, grand daughter of Mary Feury. They had a shop in Athea and later ran the Post Office there. (I spoke with Peg and her daughter Majella today, Jan 12th, 2023)
viii.Patrick (Pa) O’Connor.Pa, born post 1921, remained single in life, had an electrical shop in Athea. He was very much involved in the Gaelic Athletic Association. (G.A.A.)
We have Timothy Enright born circa 1800. Two of his children that I know of as follows –
1.Patrick Enright, born circa 1833, Patrick married Hanora Scanlon from Dromreask and had the following family of 7, that I know of –
i. Denis Enright born circa 1868.
ii. Mary Enright. Born June 20th, 1868 at Ballyguiltenane, mother given as Hanora Flynn.
iii.Daniel Enright born on Jan 12th, 1872 who, on Feb 6th, 1906 at the age of 35 years, at Athea church, married Mary Dalton, aged 33 years, daughter of John Dalton, a farmer from Glasha, Athea, the witnesses being Daniel Scanlon and Maggie Lynch, Maggie was my grandaunt. from Glashapullagh, Athea. Daniel Enright died from Hemiplegia at Dromreask on Jan 30th, 1907, aged 35 years, his sister Johanna Buckley present at his death. Daniel’s widow MaryDalton Enright re-married on Feb 16th, 1909 at Athea church to John (Jack George) Griffin, Glenagragra, the witnesses being Edward Stack, Moyvane and Mary Langan, Glasha. Mary Langan being my grandaunt.
John Griffin & Mary Dalton Enright had a son and a daughter as follows –
i.Unnamed Male Griffin b. 17 Aug 1914, Glenagragara, Glin, Co Limerick, d. 17 Aug 1914, Glenagragara, Glin, Co Limerick.
ii.Margaret (Maggie George) Griffin, born on April 9th, 1912 at Glenagragra. On Feb 6th, 1940 at Glin church, Margaret (Maggie George) Griffin aged 27 years, daughter of John Griffin, married John (Jack) Nolan born Dec 25th, 1899, Finnoe, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick, (aged 40 years on marriage cert) son of John Nolan, labourer, the witnesses being Tim (Tadhg) Shine, a blacksmith from Athea and Peggie Dalton, Glasha, Maggie’s 1st cousin. Peggie Dalton and my mother grew up together, both houses in Glasha being in the one yard. Jack Nolan married into the Glenagragra place, for a short period of time may I add as he had a farm in Lisready, Loughill bought but a dwelling house had yet to be built there. Jack had returned from the US having worked there from 1926-1934 during which time he saved enough money to purchase the said farm in Lisready. Saving money in America at that time couldn’t be easy, in fact it was some feat to accomplish as that was the era of the recession and the banks at that time weren’t the safest places to stash any hard-earned dough. Jack Nolan and his wife Maggie were great friends with my grandparents, Paddy & Babe Langan. In fact, it was the said Jack Nolan that nominated my grandfather Paddy Langan to contest the 1942 Co Council election on behalf of the Labour party to which he was elected. Maggie died March 24th 1990. Her husband Jack Nolan died July 1st 1986
iv.Johanna Enright was born on Sept 7th, 1867. Johanna married Denis Buckley from Rea, Duagh, Co. Kerry, son of Timothy Buckley, the marriage taking place at Glin church on March 2nd, 1905, the witnesses being – John Buckley & Lizzie Scanlon. It is of the belief that following the death of Mary Dalton’s husband Daniel Enright,Buckley attempted to take over the Enright farm. Daniel Enright‘s brother Patrick Enright, hereunder, was away in the ‘bush’ in Australia and had not been seen since he went out there. Apparently, the conditions of the will made by his father outlined that if Patrick couldn’t be contacted in Australia, the farm was to be inherited by Buckley. Having eventually been tracked down Patrick returned home to Dromreask to a land war. A court case ensued in which Patrick won the day. The story has it that during a particular visit by Buckley to Dromreask his horse was shot from beneath him as he was going up the Blaine road. ‘It wasn’t me, says Patrick, because if it was, tisn’t the horse that I’d have shot’. Patrick Enright and his cousin Jack Normile were wrongly accused of the incident, were convicted and served a period of time in prison. On Thursday February 1911 the Enright farmhouse in Dromreask was burned to the ground. The building was found to be on fire at 4am by Denis Buckley who had arisen early to leave for Co. Kerry. Buckley alerted the other occupants who were powerless to put out the blaze, the flames being fanned by a strong southerly wind. Constables from Glin, SgtButler and Constable’s, Joyce and Walsh proceeded to the scene at 8am.
v. Maurice Enright born April 6th, 1871. Mother given as Flynn.
vi. Timothy Enright born April 29th, 1873. Mother given as Flynn.
vii.Patrick Enright born on Feb 24th, 1874 at Ballyguiltenne, who on June 27th, 1912 at the church of the Holy Cross, Charleville, married Anne Maume from Charleville, Co. Cork, daughter of Edward Maume, a bootmaker, the witnesses being Edward Ryan and Mary Roonen. Family from that union 6 as follows –
Nora Enright born ? married Paddy Manning in Shanagolden.
Anne Enright born June 17th, 1914. Anne emigrated to England and married a man by the name of Hyde ??. She came home and died here in the land of her birth.
Johanna Enright born Feb 6th, 1916. Johanna emigrated to England and married a man by the name of Moore.
Pat Enright, born Nov 23rd, 1917 – R.I.P 11-02-1991. Pat married Mary Lynch, Glasha daughter of James Lynch and Hannie O’Grady.
Ned Enright, born Sept 1st, 1919 – R.I.P. June 3rd 2003. Ned remained single.
Dan Enright, born on Dec 3rd, 1920, R.I.P Dec 1999, all of whom lived in Dromreask. Dan remained single.
Annie Maume Enright was born 1878 and died at Dromreask on September 19th 1959 age 81 years.
Annie Maume’s father was Edward Maume and her mother was Neville, both from Charleville.
1901 census for Enright’s, Dromreask –
Surname
Forename
Age
Sex
Relation to head
Religion
Enright
Patrick
68
Male
Head of Family
Roman Catholic
Enright
Nora (Scanlon)
64
Female
Wife
Roman Catholic
Enright
Denis
33
Male
Son
Roman Catholic
Enright
Mary
32
Female
Daughter
Roman Catholic
Enright
Maurice
29
Male
Son
Roman Catholic
Enright
Timothy
27
Male
Son
Roman Catholic
1911 census for above –
Surname
Forename
Age
Sex
Relation to head
Religion
Enright
Hanora (Scanlon)
77
Female
Head of Family
Catholic
Enright
Mary
42
Female
Daughter
Catholic
Enright
Maurice
39
Male
Son
Catholic
Enright
Timothy
37
Male
Son
Catholic
Enright
Mary
4
Female
Grand Daughter
Catholic
2..Anne Enright, born circa 1839 at Dromreask, Glin. On April 5th, 1864 at Glin church, Anne Enright aged 25 years, daughter of Timothy Enright a farmer from Ballyguiltenane married Thomas Normile aged 25 years, son of Thomas Normile a farmer from Ballyguiltenane the witnesses being Patrick Enright and Mary Hanrahan.
Josephine6 Feury(daughter of Michael5 Mick Feury & Catherine Normile) R.I.P. January 26th 1986 married John Hayes, Dirreen son of John Hayes and Bridget Dillon, Duagh, Co. Kerry. Josephine6 Feury and John Hayes had the following family:
(i) Catherine Hayes, who emigrated to England and married a man by the name of Edward Forde from Newmarket, Co. Cork. Family of two – Private Female and Private Male.
(ii)Private Male Hayes. Married in Mungret, Co. Limerick. (May have worked in the cement factory, was also good on the G.A.A fields)
(iii)Private Female Hayes, emigrated to Birmingham, England.
(iv) Private Female (Birdie) Hayes married to Private O’Connor, a farmer in Ballingarry. Family as follows – Private Female,Private Female, Private Male and Private Male
(v)Michael Hayes. A noted gaelic footballer who won a Co. Senior Championship medal with Athea in 1968. Michael later emigrated to England, died Jan 2022.
(vi)Private Female Hayes. who was born, 19.. married another man by the name of Private O’Connor from Bunnygara, Listowel and they went to live at Knockaderry, not too far from her sister Bridie and had the following family: Private Female, Private Female and Private Male
More on the Hayes family.
The Hayes family Dirreen originally came from Knockdown. John Hayes married a Riordan girl in Dirreen. Married into the Riordan place. They had a son John Hayes (spelt Hayse in Irish Genealogy) who on Feb 13th, 1866 at Ballyhahill church, aged 36 years, married Bridget Normile from Knockdown, aged 30 years, daughter of John Normile a farmer, the witnesses being John Hayes and Patt Hayes with James Hayes another witness. Family from that union 5 as follows – NB. Dirreen came under Clounleharde back in those days.
i. Bridget Hayes born on Aug 5th, 1870 at Clounleharde, who at Athea church on Feb 14th, 1904, aged 39 years, daughter of John Hayes a farmer who was still living, married MauriceDanaher, Templeathea, aged 40 years, son of Maurice Danaher a farmer who was still living, the witnesses being James Hayes and Bridget Danaher. Family as follows – Tom, Moss, Jack.
ii. Mary (Mollie) Hayes born on March 20th, 1872 at Clounleharde. who married Cregan from near the ‘Four Cross’’, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick.
iii. James (Jim) HayesHayes, born on Nov 12th, 1868 at Clounleharde. James emigrated.
iv. John Hayes born on Oct 2nd, 1867 at Clounleharde, who on March 3rd, 1908 at Duagh church, married Bridget Dillane, daughter of David Dillane, deceased, the witnesses being Tim Riordan and Maggie Dillon and had the following family:
Jim Hayes born Oct 15th, 1918 who went to live in Limerick city. Jim worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Limerick City and was one of the stalwarts of the great Athea Football team of that era. Married Mary Donovan from Crecora, Co. Limerick. Jim Hayes died 2011
Margaret Hayes who married Joe White, Knockdown.
Bridget Hayes, born Nov 19th, 1910, R.I.P. September 28th 1991 who married Charles Molyneaux, Lyreacrompane, Listowel, Co. Kerry. Family as follows – Female Molyneaux who married Male Cantillon, Private (Babs), Private Male, Private Male and Private Male Molyneaux.
Mary (Moll) Hayes born June 20th, 1917 who married Tom Flavin, Clounleharde, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick..
Josie Hayes who married Jim Atkinson from Portadown, Co Armagh
Johnny Hayes born May 16th, 1909 who married Josephine (Josie) Feury, (as above).
v.Johanna Hayes, born circa 1876. She died a widow on March 11th, 1905, aged 29 years, from T.B., her brother James Hayes from Dirreen present at her death. Johanna married Tom Liston, Dirreen, Athea (son of Patrick ‘Padden’ Liston & Nell Aherne) born on Aug 29th, 1876 and died on Jan 14th, 1905 at Dirreen, Athea, aged 28 years, his brother Denis Liston, Dirreen, present at his death. His death cert says he was married and that he died from T.B.
PATRICK MULVIHILL(son of Hanora4 Feury and Denis Mulvihill) was born on 30 Mar 1874 in Aughrim, Moyvane, County Kerry. He died on Dec 17th, 1964 in Glin, aged 90 years, a retired tailor. Patrick married Mary Ellen Gallagher, daughter of Edmond Gallagher and Mary McMahon, on April 29th, 1902 at Glin church, the witnesses being – James Mulvihill & Mary Biggane. She was born on Sep 11th, 1873 in Queenstown, County Cork. She died on Mar 13th, 1943 in Glin, Co. Limerick.
Notes for Patrick Mulvihill: His godparents were William Dillane and Mary Feury. In the 1901 Census of Ireland, Patrick was a tailor in Labasheeda, Co. Clare, however by 1911 he was married to Mary Ellen Gallagher and was living in Glin, Co. Limerick and also working as a tailor. They had nine children (all boys), three died at birth or very young. Many of these are buried near Labasheeda, most likely at Kilkerin, where there is a small church, already in ruins by 1837. This church has a burial-ground only used for the interment of children. By 1911 six children were alive, but two of the boys, who had been born between 1902 and 1911 had already died. At this time, Edward Gallagher, Mary’s father was living with the family in Glin.
Notes for Mary Ellen Gallagher: In the 1911 Census of Ireland ( Co. Limerick), Mary’s age is given as 36 years, this does not agree with the age in the Kilfergus Burial Register, although the tombstone inscription agrees with the census. Mary’s place of birth in the 1911 census is given as Co. Cork, while her father’s place of birth is given as Co. Limerick. She had siblings born in Glin and one sibling born in England.
Notes on the Gallagher family.
THOMAS1 GALLAGHER . Thomas Gallagher had the following child: EDMOND2 GALLAGHER was born in 1839 near Dromreask, Glin County Limerick. He died on 12 Apr 1911 in Glin, Co.Limerick. He married Mary McMahon, daughter of Patrick McMahon, on 30 Jan 1865 in Chapel of Glin, Co. Limerick. He was 26 years of age and Mary was 23 years. Edmond’s occupation given as a soldier and Mary was a milliner. The witnesses to the wedding being – Edmond Shaughnessy & Bridget Enright. Mary was born in 1842 near Dromreask, Glin County Limerick. She died on 25 Feb 1907 in Glin Co. Limerick. George langan.
Notes for Edmond Gallagher: My thanks, says Mary King, to whoever compiled this information on the Gallagher family. He joined the British Army on 9 March 1858 in County Limerick. His enlistment papers state that he was 19 years of age, born near Glin, Parish of Glin. He served 20 years and 169 days. He was discharged at his own request on 30 August 1878. Because he had served at least 18 years in total, he was entitled to a military pension. He intends to live in Glin, according to his discharge papers. He served 5 years and one month in Malta, as well as 2 years and four months in the East Indies. In 1873 he was on Spike Island, Cork Harbour, when his daughter Mary Ellen was born. He rose to the rank of Sergeant.
Edmond Gallagher and Mary McMahon had the following children:
i.BRIDGET3 GALLAGHER was born on 27 Sep 1867 in Glin Co. Limerick. She died in 1932. She married Edmond Thomas Carter on 28 Apr 1891 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He was born on 02 Jul 1867 in Manchester, Lancashire, England. He died in 1901 in Montreal, Quebec Canada.
Edmond Thomas Carter and Bridget Gallagher had the following children: i. EDMOND S4 CARTER was born in Feb 1892 in Quebec, Canada. He died in 1939.
ii.VIOLA M CARTER was born on 02 Dec 1893 in Quebec, Canada.
iii. THOMAS J CARTER was born on 15 Nov 1895 in Quebec, Canada.
iv. JOHN F CARTER was born on 18 Sep 1897 in Quebec, Canada.
v. MARY E CARTER was born on 25 Oct 1899 in Quebec, Canada.
vi. GERALD CARTER was born in 1901.
ii.EDMOND GALLAGHER was born on 02 Jan 1870 in England.
iii.JOHN FRANCIS GALLAGHER was born on 06 Jul 1872 in Limerick City. (New Barracks (Sarsfield Barracks)). He died on 08 Sep 1872 in Limerick. (Ordance Depot).
iv.MARY ANN GALLAGHER was born on 06 Jul 1872 in Limerick, Limerick. (New Barracks (Sarsfield Barracks)). She died on 08 Sep 1872 in Limerick. (Ordance Depot).
v.MARY ELLEN GALLAGHER was born on 11 Sep 1873 in Spike Island, Queenstown, County Cork. See hereunder.
vi.JANE ANN GALLAGHER was born in 1874 in Portsmouth England. She died on 10 Mar1958 in Montreal, Quebec Canada. She married Henry Jones in 1904 in Montreal, Quebec Canada. He was born in 1885.
Henry Jones & Jane Ann Gallagher had the following children:
i. RICHARD GORDON4 JONES was born in 1907 in Quebec, Canada. ii. ELLA JONES was born in 1914 in Quebec, Canada. iii. HENRY DESMOND JONES was born in 1916 in Montreal, Quebec Canada. iv. ESTELL JONES was born in 1917 in Montreal, Quebec Canada.
Patrick Mulvihill and Mary Ellen Gallagher had the following children:
i. EDWARD MULVIHILL was born in 1904 in Glin County Limerick. He married Bridget Fitzmaurice in New York, U.S.A.. She was born in Moyvane, Listowel, Co. Kerry. Bridget was an aunt to the renowned poet Gabriel Fitzmaurice.
ii. DENIS MULVIHILL was born Jan 3rd, 1905. He died a bachelor on Nov 12th, 1980 in Glin, Co. Limerick.
iii. PATRICK MULVIHILL was born on 13th, Nov 1905. He died on 24 Dec 1983. He married MARGARET WALSH. She was born on 13 Nov 1908 in Ballylongford, Co. Kerry. She died on Jan 18th, 2004. Patrick who was a tailor lived in Lisloughtin, Ballylongford.
Patrick Mulvihill and Margaret Walsh had the following children: i. Private Female5 MULVIHILL was born 19.. in Ballylongford, Co. Limerick. She married Private Male JOHNSTON. He was born in Derry, Northern Ireland. ii. Private Female MULVIHILL. She married Private POWER. iii. Private Male MULVIHILL was born on 19.. He married Private STAPLETON. She was born on 19.. in Sligo, Co. Silgo.
iv. THOMAS M. MULVIHILL was born in 1909. He died on 30 May 1958 in New York, U.S.A..
v. JEREMIAH MULVIHILL was born in 1910. He died on 23 Oct 1961 in New York, U.S.A..
vi. MARY C. MULVIHILL was born in 1911. She died on 19 Jul 1992. She married JAMES O’CARROLL and both are interred in Kilfergus Cemetery, Glin. They had one son that we know of Patrick O’Carroll who married and had two sons – Denis & Seamus.James O’ Carroll was born about 1907 in Ballylongford, Co. Kerry. He died on 20 Jun 1992. (Mary King)
The Normile family lived in Killeaney, I think Dan ‘Mikeen’ Culhane got the place, whether he bought it or inherited it I’m not sure. There are two variations of the surname used, ie, Normoyle and Normile. On Feb 3rd, 1871 at Murher, (Moyvane), Patrick Normoyle aged 21 years, of Killeaney, Glin, son of John Normoyle farmer, married Ellen Stack, aged 17 years from Leitrim Middle, daughter of John Stack farmer & Mary Walshe, the witnesses being – John Stack & Patt Barrett.
A daughter, Mary Normile, was born on Jan 26th, 1874.
They had a son Michael Normile born on Sept 6th, 1876.
A son Francis (Frank) Normoyle was born on Feb 1st, 1887.
A son William Normile who was born on Aug 17th, 1897. On Feb 26th, 1933, at Ardagh church William married Margaret Ann Dillane from Glenastar, Ardagh, daughter of farmer Thomas Dillane 1862-1910, the witnesses being – Edward Dore & Ellie Dillane. William married into the Dillane place.
Family from that union, 1 as follows:
Mary Normoyle born circa 1935.
William Normoyle died on April 20th, 1941 at the County Infirmary Limerick, aged 40 years from diabetes, 5 days certified.
Margaret Normoyle died a widow on Nov 12th, 1944 at the County Home, Newcastle West from a pernicious hernia syncope, aged 42 years.
Following the deaths of her parents, Mary’s uncle, Frank Normile and his wife Bridie Forde, took Mary into their home in Knocknagorna, Athea. Frank Normile & Bridie Forde were married on March 17th, 1943 at Athea church, the witnesses being – James Normile & Mary Ita Kiely. Frank given as a widower. Bridie’s address given as Knocknagorna, daughter of William Forde, Rooskagh East, Athea. Frank Normile’s first marriage was on March 4th, 1930 at Ballyhahill church to Mary Anne King from Clounleharde, daughter of farmer, Patrick King, the witnesses being – Dan Enright & Bridget King. Mary died on Jan 27th, 1941, at the County Infirmary, Limerick, from an Ovarian Cyst, aged 47 years. Mary King’s father, Patrick King, son of Jeremiah King was married on Feb 22nd 1887 at Tarbert church to Mary O’Connor from Duncaha, Tarbert, daughter of farmer, John O’Connor, the witnesses being – John O’Connor & Patrick Gearin, both parents were alive.
Mary Normile emigrated to England where she met her future husband, Pat Brosnan from Dromada, Lyreacrompane, Co. Kerry. They both returned to Knocknagorna where they lived out their lives and reared their family of one son and three daughters. Pat was a tremendous singer, poet, historian and ballad writer and won numerous competitions over the years. With Pat’s permission, I had the good fortune to record one of those ballads, The Lights of Carrickerry back in 2002 on a country album. I arranged the music from ballad to country quickstep and had a huge success with it. Pat & Mary were great friends of mine.
Mary Brosnan nee Normoyle died on Nov 12th, 2009.
Pat Brosnan died on Thursday Jan 8th, 2015.
1901 Census for Normile’s of Killeaney, Glin.
Residents of a house 11 in Killeany More (Glin, Limerick)
Surname
Forename
Age
Sex
Relation to head
Religion
Normile
Patrick
51
Male
Head of Family
Roman Catholic
Normile Nee Stack
Ellen
46
Female
Wife
Roman Catholic
Normile
Mike
24
Male
Son
Roman Catholic
Normile
Norah
19
Female
Daughter
Roman Catholic
Normile
Margret
16
Female
Daughter
Roman Catholic
Normile
Frank
13
Male
Son
Roman Catholic
Normile
Patrick
8
Male
Son
Roman Catholic
Normile
Thomas
6
Male
Son
Roman Catholic
Normile
William
3
Male
Son
Roman Catholic
1911 Census for Normile’s, Killeaney, Glin.
Residents of a house 9 in Killeany More (Glin, Limerick)
Surname
Forename
Age
Sex
Relation to head
Religion
Normile
Patrick
61
Male
Head of Family
R Catholic
Normile Nee Stack
Ellon
57
Female
Wife
R Catholic
Normile
Francis
24
Male
Son
R Catholic
Normile
Thomas
15
Male
Son
R Catholic
Normile
William
13
Male
Son
R Catholic
11 children born with 7 alive by 1911, 3 living at home.
More on the Dillane family of Glenastar, Ardagh.
Tom Dillane, Glenastar, Ardagh, son of farmer Patrick Dillane, married Anne Barrett from Ballyine, Ardagh one of the ‘Dearg’ Barrett’s and had the following family –
i.Patrick Joseph Dillane born in 1895, emigrated to Toronto, Canada.
ii.Edward Dillane born in 1896, emigrated to Toronto, Canada. Edward was married twice, his first wife was Grace Mary Coyle from Scotland, no info on second wife.
iii.Ellie May Dillane born May 16th 1905 at Glenastar, Ardagh. 1898, married John O’Connor, Glenastar, Ardagh. In 1956 they sold the farm in Glenastar and moved to a farm at Curraghbridge, Adare.
Iv.Margaret Ann Dillane, born in 1897. Married William Normile, as above.
Dillane’s of Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick and their descendents.(Some of which may be already dealt with in the Feury section.)
I would like to credit the late Eily Hogan R.I.P., Main St, Glin, Co. Limerick for the information on the Dillane families of Kinard and Killeaney. I would also like to thank the following for their invaluable input – Mary Dillon King, Queensland, Australia, Sarah Mignogna McBride, Peachtree City, Georgia, Margaret Finn, Cairns, Australia.Pauline Buckley, Queensland, Australia. Donie Lyons, Dromreask, Glin, Annie & Jimmy Reidy, Killeaney, Glin.
I have added to their input what information that I know about the families.
We had a ?1 DILLANE, Born circa 1730 and had two sons.
1 ?2 DILLANE (?1 Dillane) Born circa 1750.
2. LIAM RUADH2 DILLANE (?1 Dillane.) born circa 1750.
1.?2 DILLANE (?1 Dillane) Born circa 1750 and had the following family –
i. THOMAS3 DILLANE (?2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born about 1790 in Kinard Glin County Limerick. He died in 1852 in Kinard Glin County Limerick. He married Mary Hayes about 1809. She was born in 1790 in Kinard Glin County Limerick. She died in Kinard Glin County Limerick.
Thomas3 Dillane & Mary Hayes had the following children:
i. JAMES4 DILLANE (Thomas3 Dillane, ??2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born in 1810 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick Ireland. He died in 1874 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick?. A James Dillane died on Sept 8th, 1874 at Tarbert, aged 64 years, Mary Dillane from Tarbert present at his death.
ii.JOHN4 DILLANE (Thomas3 Dillane, ??2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born in 1811 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick. He died on Mar 20th, 1901 in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. He married Elizabeth Windle on 06 Feb 1842 in Perth, Ontario, Canada. She was born on 17 Jan 1814 in Glin, Co. Limerick. She died on 20 Nov 1902 in Bagot, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. Carol Bennett- McCuig 1938-2018 has written several books on History & Genealogy, one of which, The Kerry Chain – The Limerick Link deals with the mass migration of settlers from North Kerry & the Glin, Loughill and Shanagolden areas of West Limerick during the years 1825-1875. Details as follows –
BOOK – The Kerry Chain – The Limerick Link (Ireland to Renfrew County, Ontario)
By Carol Bennett-McCuaig
This edition published by Global Heritage Press, Carleton Place, 2022 Originally published by Juniper Books Ltd, Renfrew, 2003 Between the years 1823 and 1875 a large number of families from Ireland’s County Kerry and County Limerick, many of them inter-related, arrived in Renfrew County, Ontario. Many of them had first lived in the counties of Lanark and Carleton to the south, before making the move to join compatriots and relatives in the newly opened townships. These chain migrations involved both Catholics and Protestants. This book documents that migration with much detail about individuals and families. While the author appears to have been the first to uncover the Kerry chain, it has never been any secret that many of the people who settled in the Mount St Patrick area were from West Limerick. Carol McCuaig has found that many of the surnames are repeated in both the North Kerry and West Limerick groups, who lived within a short distance of each other in Ireland. This book will be of interest to both the family historian and those engaged in Irish immigration studies. More information including Index
John Dillane & Elizabeth Windle travelled together from Glin in 1841. During the voyage they lost all their possessions when their ship was battered by a storm.
John Dillane & Elizabeth Windle had the following 9 children:
i. MARY ANN5 DILLON (John Dillane & Elizabeth Windle) was born on 01 Dec 1842 in Perth, Lanark, Ontario, Canada. She died in 1935 in Mt St Patrick, Ontario, Canada. She married NICHOLAS QUILTY.
Nicholas Quilty & Mary Ann Dillon had the following 12 children:
i. MARY ANNE6 QUILTY (MaryAnn5 Dillon, John4 Dillane, Thomas3 Dillane, ??2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born on 29 Apr 1869 in Bagot, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. She died in 1950. She married PatrickWilliam O’Gorman on 25 Nov 1903 in Sault Sainte Marie, Algoma, Ontario, Canada. He was born in 1867. He died in 1921.
Patrick William O’Gorman & Mary Anne Quilty had the following children:
i. JOHN JOSEPH7 O’ GORMAN was born in 1908 in Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He died in 1968 in Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada. He married MARY LEITCH. She was born in 1905. She died in 1977.
ii.PATRICK JAMES7 O’GORMAN was born in 1910.
ii.THOMAS6 QUILTY was born on 10 Jun 1870 in Bagot, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
iii. MICHAEL6 QUILTY was born on 04 Sep 1871 in Admaston, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. He died in 1955 in Shamrock, Ontario, Canada.
iv. ELIZABETH6 QUILTY was born on 28 Mar 1873 in Sebastopol, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. She died in Douglas, Ontario, Canada. She married JOSEPH A. E. MARCHAND.
v. JOHANNA6 QUILTY was born on 27 Feb 1875 in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
vi. JOHN J QUILTY was born in 1876 in Sebastopol, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. He died in 1944.
vii. JOHN6 QUILTY was born about 1877 in Admaston, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
viii. NICHOLAS6 QUILTY was born on 05 Jul 1879 in Bagot, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. He died in 1931.
Nicholas Quilty had the following child:
i. MARY M V7 QUILTY was born in 1911. She died in 1995. She married ?
ix. JAMES6 QUILTY was born on 22 Feb 1882 in Sebastopol, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. He died in 1952.
x. MARGARET6 QUILTY was born on 18 Jun 1885 in Admaston, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. She died in 1973 in Mt St Patrick, Ontario, Canada. She married HENRY LEGRIS.
xi. JOSEPH AMBROSE6 QUILTY was born on 04 Apr 1889 in Sebastopol, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. He died on 09 Apr 1917 in Vimy Ridge, Chouteau, Montana,USA.
xii. SYLVESTER6 QUILTY was born on 08 Feb 1891 in Admaston, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
ii.JOHN5 DILLON(John4 Dillane, Thomas3 Dillane, ?2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born in 1845 in Bagot, Canada. He died on 04 Mar 1922 in Mont St Patrick, Ontario, Canada. He married (1) CATHERINE KENNELLY, daughter of Martin Kennelly and Catherine Windle, on 08 Jan 1883 in Mount Saint Patrick, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. She was born on 15 Dec 1860 in Brougham Township, Renfrew South, Ontario, Canada. She died on 23 Aug 1925 in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. He married (2) HANNAH DRISCOLL. She was born in 1841. She died in 1878.
John Dillon and Catherine Kennelly had the following 6 children:
i. JOHN6 DILLON (John5 Dillane, John4 Dillane, Thomas3 Dillane, ??2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born about 1883 in Ontario, Canada.
John Dillon had the following child:
i. THOMAS J L7 DILLON was born in 1906. He died in 1975.
ii. CATHERINE6 TERESA DILLON was born on 28 Dec 1884 in Ontario, Canada. She died on 21 Mar 1934 in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
iii. HANNA6 DILLON was born about 1887 in Ontario, Canada.
iv.ELIZABETH ANN6 DILLON was born on 05 Feb 1891 in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
v.MARTIN JOSEPH6 DILLON was born on 05 Feb 1891 in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
vi.MARY ELLEN6 DILLON was born on 01 Apr 1894 in Ontario, Canada. She died in 1968 in Killaloe, Ontario, Canada.
iii. THOMAS5 DILLON(John4 Dillane, Thomas3 Dillane, ?2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born on 11 Feb 1847 in Bagot, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. He died on 04 Oct 1936 in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. He married Margaret O’Gorman in Bromley, Renfrew Ontario Canada. She was born on 19 Aug 1850 in Admaston, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. She died on 03 Jun 1900.
Thomas Dillon and Margaret O’Gorman had the following child:
i. JOHN6 DILLON was born in 1881. He died in 1943.
iv. MARGARET5 DILLON(John4 Dillane, Thomas3 Dillane, ?2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born on 02 Nov 1848 in Bagot, Renfrew, Canada West, British Colonial America. She died on 05 Jul 1889 in Admaston, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. She married ANTHONY MC NULTY. He was born in 1845. He died in 1895.
Anthony McNulty and Margaret Dillon had the following child:
i. ELIZABETH6 MCNULTY(Margaret5 Dillon, John4 Dillane, Thomas3 Dillane, ??2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born in 1886. She died in 1955. She married JOHN FRANCES HOLLAND. He was born in 1880. He died in 1962.
John Frances Holland and Elizabeth McNulty had the following child:
i. TERESA7 HOLLAND was born in 1926. She died in 2010.
v. JOHANNA5 DILLON(John4 Dillane, Thomas3 Dillane, ?2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born on 12 Jul 1850 in Bagot, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. She died?.
vi.MICHAEL5 DILLON(John4 Dillane, Thomas3 Dillane, ?2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born in 1852. He died on 28 Feb 1871 in Renfrew, Ontario,Canada.
vii. JAMES5 DILLON(John4 Dillane, Thomas3 Dillane, ?2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born on 29 Jan 1855 in Bagot, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. He died on 24 Jul 1936 in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
viii. ELIZABETH5 DILLON(John4 Dillane, Thomas3 Dillane, ?2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born in 1859 in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. She died.
ix.ELLEN NELLIE5 DILLON(John4 Dillane, Thomas3 Dillane, ?2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born in 1864 in Ashdod, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. She died on 04 Sep 1906 in Mount St. Patrick, Greater Madawaska, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. She married Michael McGrath on 27 Apr 1891 in Mount St. Patrick, Ontario, Canada. He was born in May 1867 in Shamrock Alexander, Ontario, Canada. He died in 1927 in Canada.
Michael McGrath &Ellen Nellie Dillon had the following 5 children:
i. MAGGIE ELIZABETH6 MCGRATH was born on 04 Apr 1892 in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
ii.LORETTA MARY6 MCGRATH was born on 15 Dec 1893 in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
iii. JULIA ELLEN6 MCGRATH was born on 23 Sep 1895 in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
She died on 27 Jul 1967 in Whitewood, Saskatchewan, Canada.
iv.PHILIP JOHN MCGRATH was born on 11 Mar 1898 in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. He died in 1965 in Crossfield, Rocky View, Alberta, Canada.
v.MICHAE6L MCGRATH was born in 1900 in Canada. He died on 17 Apr 1900 in York, Ontario, Canada
iii. MICHAEL4 DILLANE (Thomas3 Dillane, ??2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born in 1814 in Kinard Glin County Limerick.
iv.THOMAS4 DILLANE (Thomas3 Dillane, ??2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born in 1815 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick. He died on 17 Feb 1890 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick. He married Bridget Cregan, daughter of Michael Cregan and Bridget Hunt, before 1850 in Chapel of Glin, Co. Limerick. She was born about 1823 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. She died on 04 Feb 1903 in Kinard Glin County Limerick.
Thomas4 Dillane & Bridget Cregan had the following children:
i. MICHAEL5 DILLANE (Thomas4 Dillane, Thomas3 Dillane, ??2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born in 1850 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick. He died in 1933 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick. He married Ellen Leahy, from Ballydonoghue, daughter of Gerald Leahy, on 18 Sep 1878 in Church of the Immaculate Conception Glin. The witnesses being – Denis Cregan & MaryLeahy. Ellen was born in 1856. She died on 25 Jan 1937 in Kinard Glin County Limerick.
Michael Dillane & Ellen Leahy had the following 7 children:
i. THOMAS6 DILLANE was born in Jan 1879 in Kinard Glin County Limerick. He died in 1883 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick.
ii. GERALD6 DILLANE was born on 18 Nov 1880 in Kinard, Glin County Limerick. He died on 02 Oct 1965 in Ireland.
iii. BRIDGET6 DILLANE was born on Sep 22nd, 1882 in Kinard Glin County Limerick to Michael Dillane & Ellen Leahy. She died before 1898 in Kinard Glin County Limerick. She married ? CULHANE.? I have the death of Bridget Dillane on Sept 30th, 1882, at Kinard, aged 8 days, her father Michael present at her death. (George Langan)
iv. MARY6 DILLANE was born on 10 Sep 1883 in Kinard Glin County Limerick.
v. MARTIN6 DILLANE was born on 07 Nov 1885 in Kinard Glin County Limerick.
vi. MICHAEL6 DILLANE was born on 13 Jan 1888 in Kinard Glin County Limerick.
vii. ELLEN6 DILLANE was born on 08 Jan 1890 in Kinard Glin County Limerick. She died on Sept 8th, 1890 aged 8 months from chronic diarrhea at Kinard, Glin.
viii. THOMAS M.6 DILLANE was born on 10 Jan 1892 in Kinard, Glin County Limerick. He died on 15 Jun 1951 in Kinard Glin. On July 21st, 1920, at Glin church, Thomas married Elizabeth Culhane from Kinard, daughter of farmer John Culhane, known locally as ‘Jack Bess’, the witnesses being Daniel M.Culhane & Bridget Dillane. Elizabeth was born on 02 May 1899 in Killeany, Glin, County Limerick. She died on 30 Sep 1987, Glin, County Limerick.
Thomas M. Dillane & Elizabeth Culhane had the following children:
i. MARY ITA7 DILLANE was born on 15 May 1921 in Dromreask, Glin County Limerick. She died in Aug 1997 in Norwich, Norfolk, England. She married Stanley Maurice Lamport in 1942 in St. John’s, Farnham, England. He was born on 17 Aug 1920. He died on 26 Nov 1981.
ii. MICHAEL THOMAS7 DILLANE (known locally as ‘Mikie Fox’) was born on 24 Sep 1927 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick. He died on 15 Dec 2014 in Kinard Glin County Limerick. He married JOSEPHINE FLAHERTY, Tullyleague. (The Hill Flaherty’s.)
iii. ELLEN7 DILLANE. She died on 10 Jan 2008.
ix. ELLEN6 DILLANE was born on 09 Jan 1896 in Kinard Glin County Limerick Ireland.
x. BRIDGET6 DILLANE was born in 1898 in Kinard Glin County Limerick Ireland. She married ? CULHANE.
ii. BRIDGET5 DILLANE(Thomas4 Dillane, Thomas3 Dillane, ??2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born in 1852 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick Ireland. She died on 31 Aug 1925 in Kileaney, Glin, Limerick, Ireland. She married Cornelius Hunt, son of John Hunt and Hanora Harrington, on 26 Jul 1876 in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin. He was born in 1851 in Killeany, Co. Limerick, Ireland. He died on 16 Aug 1923 in Killeaney, Glin, Limerick, Ireland.
Cornelius Hunt & Bridget Dillane had the following children:
i. JOHN JOSEPH6 HUNT was born on 26 May 1877 in Glin, Limerick, Ireland. He died on 22 Dec 1944 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
Notes for John Joseph Hunt:
His godparents were Thomas Culhane and Helen Hunt.
ii. THOMAS JOSEPH6 HUNT was born on 19 Sep 1878 in Glin, Limerick, Ireland. He died on 06 Feb 1942 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.
iii. CORNELIUS6 HUNT was born in Aug 1882.
Notes for Cornelius Hunt:
His godmother was Bridget Dillane.
iv. CATHERINE6 HUNT was born in Apr 1884.
Notes for Catherine Hunt:
Her godmother was Sarah Hunt.
v. ELLEN TERESA6 HUNT was born in Apr 1885. She died in 1973. She married ? DWYER.
Notes for Ellen Teresa Hunt:
Her godparents were John Hunt and Johanna Hunt.
? Dwyer and Ellen Teresa Hunt had the following child:
i. THOMAS J.7 DWYER was born in 1913. He died in 1982.
vi. BRIDGET6 HUNT was born in 1887.
vii. MICHAEL6 HUNT was born on 07 Sep 1880 in Glin, Limerick.
viii. JAMES6 HUNT was born in Jan 1889.
Notes for James Hunt:
His godparents were Michael Dillane and Mary Mulvihill.
ix. WILLIAM6 HUNT was born in Mar 1891. He died in 1967 in St. Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, United States. He married MARGARET MAGUIRE. She was born in 1894 in Cavan, Ireland. She died in 1976 in St. Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, United States.
Notes for William Hunt:
His godparents were Patrick Cregan and Mary Hunt.
William Hunt and Margaret Maguire had the following children:
i.CATHERINE R7 HUNT was born in 1921 in Minnesota, USA. She died in 1969 in Minnesota, USA.
ii. MARGARET M7 HUNT was born in 1923 in Minnesota, USA. She died in 2006 in Minnesota, USA.
iii. LORRAINE E7 HUNT was born on 03 Dec 1923 in Minnesota, USA. She died on 31 Mar 1997 in White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA.
iv. WILLIAM J7 HUNT was born on 15 Aug 1925 in St. Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, United States. He died on 26 Apr 2007 in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA.
v. DONALD P7 HUNT was born on 26 Sep 1931 in Minnesota, USA. He died on 22 Oct 1996 in King, Washington, United States.
x. MARY6 HUNT was born in May 1892. She married Francis C. McGair on 06 Sep 1916.
Notes for Mary Hunt:
Her godmother was Mary Connolly
Francis C. McGair and Mary Hunt had the following 4 children:
i. BERTHA A.7 MCGAIR was born on 03 Mar 1918. She died in 1986. She married JOHN O’HARE.
ii. CELIA7 MCGAIR was born on 24 Aug 1924. She died in 1979. She married DONALD J. VALOIS.
iii. MARY A.7 MCGAIR was born on 12 May 1920. She married EDWARD J. GENDRON.
iv. FRANCIS C.7 MCGAIR was born on 22 Jul 1931. He married ARLENE VELLACE.
xi. TIMOTHY6 HUNT was born in Dec 1894.
Notes for Timothy Hunt:
He was known locally as Timmy Fee(Fiach in Gaelic) He had the nickname of the ‘Curlew’
His godmother was Catherine Wren.
xii. MARGARET6 HUNT was born in Dec 1897. She married her 1st, cousin, Daniel Hunt, son of Timothy Hunt and EllenNash, in 1883. He was born on 14 Dec 1882 in Killeaney, Glin. He died in Cork in 1949.
Notes for Margaret Hunt:
Her godparents were Michael Normile and Catherine Wren.
Notes for Michael Normile, also spelled Normoyle:
The Normile family lived in Killeaney, I think Dan ‘Mikeen’ Culhane got the place, whether he bought it or inherited it I’m not sure. On Feb 3rd, 1871 at Moyvane church, Patrick Normoyle aged 21 years, of Killeaney, Glin, son of John Normoyle farmer, married Ellen Stack, aged 17 years from Leitrim Middle, daughter of John Stack farmer & Mary Walshe, the witnesses being – John Stack & Patt Barrett.
A daughter, Mary Normile, was born on Jan 26th, 1874.
They had a son Michael Normile, born on Sept 6th, 1876.
A son Francis (Frank) Normoyle was born on Feb 1st, 1887.
A son William Normile who was born on Aug 17th, 1897. On Feb 26th, 1933, at Ardagh church William married Margaret AnnDillane from Glenastar, Ardagh, daughter of farmer Thomas Dillane 1862-1910, the witnesses being – Edward Dore & EllieDillane.
Family from that union, 1 as follows:
Mary Normoyle born circa 1935.
William Normoyle died on April 20th, 1941 at the County Infirmary Limerick, aged 40 years from diabetes, 5 days certified.
Margaret Normoyle died a widow on Nov 12th, 1944 at the County Home, Newcastle West from a pernicious hernia syncope, aged 42 years.
Following the deaths of her parents, Mary’s uncle, Frank Normile and his wife Bridie Forde, took her into their home in Knocknagorna, Athea. Frank & Bridie were married on March 17th, 1943 at Athea church, the witnesses being – James Normile& Mary Ita Kiely. Frank given as a widower. Frank Normile’s first marriage was on March 4th, 1930 at Ballyhahill church to Mary Anne King from Clounleharde, daughter of farmer, Patrick King, the witnesses being – Dan Enright & Bridget King. Mary died on Jan 27th, 1941 at the County Infirmary, Limerick from an Ovarian Cyst, aged 47 years. Mary King’s father, Patrick King, aged 25 years, son of Jeremiah King was married on Feb 22nd 1887 at Tarbert church to Mary O’Connor aged 24 years, from Duncaha, Tarbert, daughter of farmer, John O’Connor, the witnesses being – John O’Connor & Patrick Gearin, both parents were alive. The King family lived by a place known locally in Clounleharde as the ‘Broken Bridges’, as you head towards Dromagurane.
Mary Normile emigrated to England where she met her future husband, Pat Brosnan from Dromada, Lyreacrompane, Co. Kerry. They both returned to Knocknagorna where they lived out their lives and reared their family of one son and three daughters. Pat was a tremendous singer, poet, historian and ballad writer and won numerous competitions over the years. With Pat’s permission, I recorded one of those ballads namely, The Lights of Carrickerry back in 2002 on my country album, Life To Go. I arranged the music from ballad to country quickstep and had a huge success with it. Pat & Mary were great friends of mine.
Mary Brosnan nee Normoyle died on Nov 12th, 2009.
Pat Brosnan died on Thursday Jan 8th, 2015. (George Langan)
1901 Census for Normile’s of Killeaney, Glin.
Residents of a house 11 in Killeany More (Glin, Limerick)
Surname
Forename
Age
Sex
Relation to head
Religion
Normile
Patrick
51
Male
Head of Family
Roman Catholic
Normile Nee Stack
Ellen
46
Female
Wife
Roman Catholic
Normile
Mike
24
Male
Son
Roman Catholic
Normile
Norah
19
Female
Daughter
Roman Catholic
Normile
Margret
16
Female
Daughter
Roman Catholic
Normile
Frank
13
Male
Son
Roman Catholic
Normile
Patrick
8
Male
Son
Roman Catholic
Normile
Thomas
6
Male
Son
Roman Catholic
Normile
William
3
Male
Son
Roman Catholic
1911 Census for Normile’s, Killeaney, Glin.
Residents of a house 9 in Killeany More (Glin, Limerick)
Surname
Forename
Age
Sex
Relation to head
Religion
Normile
Patrick
61
Male
Head of Family
R Catholic
Normile Nee Stack
Ellon
57
Female
Wife
R Catholic
Normile
Francis
24
Male
Son
R Catholic
Normile
Thomas
15
Male
Son
R Catholic
Normile
William
13
Male
Son
R Catholic
11 children born with 7 alive by 1911, 3 living at home.
More on the Dillane family of Glenastar, Ardagh.
My thanks to John Dillane, Ballinabearna, Newcastle West for this information.
Tom Dillane, Glenastar, Ardagh, son of farmer Patrick Dillane, married Anne Barrett, one of the ‘Deargh’ Barrett’s from Ballyine, Ardagh.
Tom & Anne had the following family –
i.Patrick Joseph Dillane born in 1895, emigrated to Toronto, Canada.
ii.Edward Dillane born in 1896, emigrated to Toronto, Canada. Edward was married twice, his first wife was Grace Mary Coyle from Scotland, no info on second wife.
iii.Ellie May Dillane born May 16th 1905 at Glenastar, Ardagh. 1898, married John O’Connor, Glenastar, Ardagh. In 1956 they sold the farm in Glenastar and moved to a farm at Curraghbridge, Adare.
iv.Margaret Ann Dillane, born 1897 married William Normile, Killeaney, Glin, as above. Going by Margaret’s age at death she was born in 1905.
iii. THOMAS5 DILLANE(Thomas4 Dillane, Thomas3 Dillane, ??2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born in Aug 1853 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick. He died on 30 Dec 1918 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
Notes for Thomas Dillane:
His sponsors for baptism were Thomas Cregan and Bridget Connors.
iv. MARGARET5 DILLANE(Thomas4 Dillane, Thomas3 Dillane, ??2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born on 18 Nov 1893 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick. She died on 24 Feb 1947 in Clounleharde, Ballyhahill County Limerick, aged 54 years. On April 25th, 1931, Catherine, aged 38 years, married Michael (Mick) Egan, aged 45 years, from Clounleharde, son of John Egan, a deceased farmer, the witnesses being – Thomas Egan & Margaret Kelly.Michael Egan was born on April 9th, 1886, to John Egan and Margaret Dillane. Margaret was the daughter of Thomas Dillane, Kinard, Glin.
This part of Clounleharde was known locally as ‘Bricktown’ because of the lane of brick houses that had been built here in days gone by, by the landlord Dixon to accommodate his gamekeepers. A two-storied brick house was situated directly across the road from these lanes of houses, and it was in this house Mick Egan lived. During this time the rear part of the brick house was used to accommodate some of the teachers at nearby Clounleharde National school. He house had to be demolished as it was deemed unsafe following a fire. On July 3rd, 1967, Clounleharde School closed its doors for the final time and the thirty-six pupils who attended there were taken by bus to join Ballyhahill National School.
Mick & Catherine had a shop in one of the lane of house’s which was demolished circa 1960 to make way for their new abode which is situated right next to the cross-roads.
Mick Egan & Catherine Dillane had one daughter Margaret (Peggy) Egan. Peggy married JIM (JIMMY ‘LIZ’) ENRIGHT, Clounleharde. Jimmy died on February 3rd, 2005. His wife Peggy died July 19th, 2005.
As far as I know all the lanes of brick houses are now demolished. Some of the tenants of those houses back then were as follows – Stephen O’Sullivan. Next to Stephen lived Paddy O’Sullivan. A Mrs. O’Connell nee O’Shaughnessy lived in the house before Paddy. Harry Riordan from Dirreen is the present owner. Martin Dillane hereunder lived in one of them as well before he built a new house next to the school.
My thanks to Paddy Faley, Glenbawn, for supplying me with some of the above information.
Notes for Margaret Dillane:
Her sponsors for baptism were Michael Cregan and Bridget Hunt.
John Egan & Margaret Dillane had the following children:
i. JOHANNA JOSIE6 EGAN was born on 25 Dec 1884 in Clounleharde, Ballyhahill, County Limerick.
ii MICHAEL6 EGAN was born on 12 Apr 1886 in Clounleharde, Ballyhahill County Limerick. He died in 1961. Mick was married to Catherine Dillane, Kinard, Glin.
iii. BRIDGET6 EGAN was born on 02 Dec 1887 in Clounleharde, Ballyhahill County Limerick. She died in 1958.
iv. MARY6 EGAN was born on Sept 16th, 1890 in Clounleharde, Ballyhahill County Limerick. She died on 14 Feb 1908 in Clounleharde, Ballyhahill County Limerick.
v. THOMAS6 EGAN was born on 28 May 1892 in Clounleharde, Ballyhahill County Limerick. He died in 1971. Married to Nora O’Connor, Clounleharde. Mick Egan’s brother Tom Egan and his wife Hanora (Nora) O’Connor lived for a time in the two-storied brick house before relocating along with his family to Finnoe, Ballyhahill. Thomas Egan, address given as Glenbawn, Ballyhahill, got married on March 17th, 1942, to HannahO’Connor who was also from Glenbawn, Ballyhahill, daughter of John O’Connor, the witnesses being – Pat Finucane& Peggy O’Connor. The townlands of Glenbawn and Clounleharde are located side by side. In fact Clounleharde School is in the townland of Glenbawn. Paddy Dunne formerly of Glenbawn and now Clarecastle, Co. Clare and myself had a good chat today Feb 2nd, 2023 about the subject matter. (George Langan)
vi. MARGARET6 EGAN was born on 03 Sep 1894 in Clounleharde, Ballyhahill County, Limerick. She died in 1949.
vii. CATHERINE6 EGAN was born on 11 Jun 1898 in Clounleharde, Ballyhahill County Limerick. She died on 23 Nov 1915 in Clounleharde, Ballyhahill County Limerick.
v.ELLEN5 DILLANE (Thomas4 Dillane, Thomas3 Dillane, ??2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born in Nov 1857 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick. She died on 29 Jan 1940 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA. She married Thomas Stackpoole, son of Phillip Stackpoole and Bridget Dillane, on 07 Aug 1883 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA. He was born in Jan 1862 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick. He died on 05 May 1905 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
Notes for Ellen Dillane:
The sponsors for her baptism were Michael Collins and Mary Hogan.
Thomas Stackpoole and Ellen Dillane had the following children:
i. CECELIA6 STACKPOOLE was born on 25 Dec 1884 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA. She died in 1969.
ii. MARY6 STACKPOOLE was born on 17 Dec 1885 in Michigan, USA. She died in 1971.
iii. PHILLIP6 STACKPOOLE was born on 26 Nov 1889 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA. He died in 1929.
iv. THOMAS ANTHONY6 STACKPOOLE was born on 26 Jul 1891 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA. He died in
v. ELLEN6 STACKPOOLE was born on 16 Feb 1893 in Michigan, USA. She died in 1971.
vi. JOSEPH MICHAEL6 STACKPOOLE was born on 05 Dec 1895 in Michigan, USA. He died in 1957.
vii. WILLIAM6 STACKPOOLE was born in Mar 1898 in Michigan, USA. He died on 03 Jun 1898 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
viii. MARGARET6 STACKPOOLE was born on 10 Sep 1900 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA. She died on 08 Mar 1901 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
vi. WILLIAM5 DILLANE(Thomas4 Dillane, Thomas3 Dillane, ??2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born on 15 Feb 1860 in Kinard, Limerick. He died on 29 Jan 1940 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. He married Catherine O’Grady on 15 Jul 1884 in Cook County, Illinois, USA. She was born in 1865. She died on 15 Apr 1933 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
Notes for William Dillane:
His sponsors for baptism were William Dillane and Mary Hogan.
William Dillane and Catherine O’Grady had the following children:
i. MARGARET CATHERINE6 DILLON was born on 18 Dec 1885 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. She died in 1976.
ii. THOMAS PATRICK6 DILLON was born on 03 Oct 1887 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. He died on 05 Feb 1904 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
iii. WILLIAM CHARLES6 DILLON was born on 17 Sep 1890 in Franklin County, Illinois, USA. He died in 1973.
iv. MARY THERESE6 DILLON was born on 13 Aug 1893 in Cook County, Illinois, USA.
v. JAMES JOSEPH6 DILLON was born on 23 Feb 1896 in Iowa, USA.
vii. JOHANNA5 DILLANE(Thomas4 Dillane, Thomas3 Dillane, ??2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born on 16 Jan 1864 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick. She died on 20 Jan 1944 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. She married John Donald Milne, son of John Milne and Anne Donald, on 30 Oct 1887 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. He was born in 1864 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He died on 27 May 1941 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Notes for Johanna Dillane:
Her sponsors for baptism were William Dillane and Bridget Cregan.
John Donald Milne and Johanna Dillane had the following children:
i. JOHN DONALD6 MILNE was born on 01 Aug 1888 in Queensland, Australia. He died in Jun 1928 in Queensland, Australia.
ii. NORMAN ALEXANDER6 MILNE was born on 26 Mar 1889 in Queensland, Australia. He died in Aug 1974 in Queensland, Australia. He married Cecilia May Bleaney, daughter of Patrick Bleaney and Mary Hoctor, on 27 Jul 1929 in Queensland, Australia. She was born on 10 Oct 1902 in Charters Towers, Queensland, Australia. She died on 04 Jul 1975 in Queensland, Australia.
Norman Alexander Milne and Cecilia May Bleaney had the following children:
i. BERNARD JOHN7 MILNE was born in 1931. He died in 2004. He married IRENE ?
ii. THELMA MARY7 MILNE was born on 08 Nov 1932. She died on 21 Jan 1933 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
iii. MARY ELIADA6 MILNE was born on 10 Aug 1890 in Queensland, Australia. She died on 14 Jan 1969 in Queensland, Australia.
iv. THOMAS CLAUDE6 MILNE was born on 06 Jul 1892 in Charters Towers, Queensland, Australia. He died ?
viii. DENIS5 CREGAN DILLON (Thomas4 Dillane, Thomas3 Dillane, ??2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born in Sep 1866 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick. He died on 07 Jul 1931 in Goodna, Brisbane, Queensland Australia. He married Alice Elizabeth Ware, daughter of William Ware and Jane Elizabeth Hole, on 04 Sep 1897 in Bowen, Queensland, Australia (in the Bowen Roman Catholic Church). She was born on 30 Oct 1876 in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia. She died on 25 Aug 1929 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.
Notes for Denis Cregan Dillon:
His sponsors for baptism were Denis Cregan and Mary Dillane. (Pauline Buckley)
v. WILLIAM4 DILLANE (Thomas3 Dillane, ??2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born in 1817 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick. He died on 25 Oct 1914 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick. He married (2) MARY FEURY, daughter of James Feury and Margaret Carmody, on 02 Feb 1861 in Chapel of Killofin, Labasheeda County Clare Ireland (MWitnesses: William McCain and Mary Connors). She was born in 1839 in Lackyle, County Clare Ireland, Clare, Ireland. She died on 24 Feb 1924. He married (1)BRIDGET CREGAN, daughter of Patrick Cregan, on 18 Nov 1851 in Glin, Limerick, Ireland (Witnesses- Thomas Dillane/Patrick Cregan). She was born about 1830 in Glin, Limerick, Ireland. She died about 1858.
ForWilliam Dillanefamily…See Mary Feury earlier in the blog.
vi. EDWARD4 DILLANE(Thomas3 Dillane, ??2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born in 1818 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick.
vii. TIMOTHY4 DILLANE (Thomas3 Dillane, ??2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born in 1825 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick Ireland. He died on 01 Nov 1871 in Bagot, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. He married MARGARET RYAN. She was born in 1831. She died on 17 Oct 1912.
Timothy Dillane and Margaret Ryan had the following children:
i. MARY ANNE5 DILLON was born in 1851 in Bagot, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. She died on 31 May 1892 in Bagot Township Renfrew Ontario Canada. She married Patrick McNeely on 02 Sep 1875 in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
ii. THOMAS5 DILLON was born in 1853. He died on 23 Oct 1933 in Calabogie, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
iii. MICHAEL5 DILLON was born in 1857 in Ontario. He died.
iv. CATHERINE5 DILLON was born in 1860 in Ontario, Canada. She died.
v. PATRICK5 DILLON was born in 1863. He died in 1950. JOHN R5. DILLON was born in Jun 1871 in Blythfield, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. He died?
vi. JOHN R5. DILLON was born in Jun 1871 in Blythfield, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. He died?
viii. DENIS4 DILLANE (Thomas3 Dillane, ??2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born in 1826 in Kinard Glin County Limerick Ireland. He died on 02 Aug 1902 in Canada. He married Mary Hartnet about 1857 in Canada. She was born in 1823. She died in 1893. Canada.
Denis4 Dillane and Mary Hartnet had the following 6 children:
i. THOMAS5 DILLANE was born in 1858.
ii. CATHERINE5 DILLANE was born in 1859. She died before 1864.
iii. JAMES5 DILLANE was born in 1859.
iv. DENIS5 DILLANE was born in 1861.
v. MARY5 DILLANE was born on 27 Jun 1862 in Calabogie, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
She died on 21 Jan 1934 in Douglas, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. She married Michael Maurice Breen on 08 Sep 1884 in Douglas, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. He was born in 1860 in Douglas, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. He died in 1943.
Michael Maurice Breen and Mary Dillane had the following children:
i. MASIE MARY6 BREEN was born on 01 Sep 1885 in Renfrew, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. She died in 1897 in Douglas, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
ii. CLARA ANASTASIA6 BREEN was born on 28 Aug 1893 in Bromley Township, Renfrew, Ontario. She died in 1977. She married Thomas M. Neville on 25 Sep 1922 in Douglas, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. He was born on 02 Dec 1893. He died on 12 Jul 1959 in Douglas, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
Thomas M. Neville and Clara Anastasia Breen had the following children:
i. THOMAS L.7 NEVILLE was born in 1929 in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. He died in 2006 in Ontario, Canada.
ii. HARRY J.7 NEVILLE was born in 1930 in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. He died in 1952 in Ontario, Canada.
iii. THOMAS JOSEPH6 BREEN was born on 11 Apr 1895 in Douglas, Ontario, Canada.
iv. JOHN FRANCIS6 BREEN was born on 06 Sep 1896 in Douglas, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
v. JOSEPH6 BREEN was born about 1899 in Ontario, Canada. He died in 1968.
Joseph Breen had the following child:
i. JOSEPH MAURICE7 BREEN was born in 1926. He died in 2006.
vi. DENIS JOSEPH6 BREEN was born on 29 Mar 1900 in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. He died in 1902 in Douglas, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
vii. MARY KATHERINE LORETTA6 BREEN was born on 14 Dec 1901 in Douglas, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. She died in 1943.
viii. VIOLA6 BREEN was born on 16 May 1904 in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. She died in 1975.
ix. HAROLD ANTHONY6 BREEN was born on 23 Aug 1905 in Douglas, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. He died in 1979.
x. PATRICK LEO6 BREEN was born on 28 Sep 1911 in Douglas, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. He died on 19 Dec 1921 in Douglas, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
vi. CATHERINE5 DILLANE(ofDenis4 Dillane and Mary Hartnet) was born in 1864. No info on Catherine.
ii. JAMES3 DILLANE, (??2 Dillane,?1 Dillane.) Born circa 1790. No information to date on James.
iii. WILLIAM3 DILLANE. (??2 Dillane,?1 Dillane.) Born circa 1790. No information to date on William.
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2. LIAM RUADH2 DILLANE (?1 Dillane.) was born circa 1750 in Kinard Glin County Limerick. He died after 1820 in Kinard Glin County Limerick.
Notes for Liam Ruadh Dillane:
He was the great uncle to Mary King’s,William Dillane. He was known as ‘ fear mor leabhar agus togha scolaire ‘. ( a great man for books and the best of scholars) The Glin Irish Poet Sean Ban Aerach O’ Flanagain lived at Kinard with him in his later years. Sean was born in 1740 and died in 1820. He is buried in Kilfergus cemetery in the same grave as my ancestor Tom ‘CaptainSteele’ Langan of 1798 notoriety. Liam worked in the castle library. One day when he was putting his books in order Giobuineach said to him “I would prefer a basket of potatoes to them”. Liam quietly replied, “A pig would be in one mind with you John.” From the letters of Thomas F Culhane.
Liam Ruadh2 Dillane had the following child:
i. THOMAS3 DILLANE. (Liam Ruadh2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane.) Thomas was married MARGARET MULVIHILL.
Thomas Dillane and Margaret Mulvihill had the following child:
i. MARY4 DILLANE (Thomas3 Dillane, Liam Ruadh2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born in 1803 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick . She died on 19 Mar 1890 in Kinard, Glin aged 87 years. She married John (Jack) Hogan about 1836 in Chapel of Glin, Glin County Limerick. He was born in 1802/3 in Kinard, Glin and died on Sept 10th, 1873 at Kinard, Glin, aged 70 years, Thomas Dillane, Kinard present at his death.
John Hogan and Mary Dillane had the following children:
i. JOHN5 HOGAN was born in 1836 in Kinard, Glin County Limerick. He died on 10th Sep 1923 in Kinard, Glin County Limerick, aged 87 years, his son John Hogan from Kinard present at his death. He married Catherine Mulcare/Mulcair, daughter of Owen Mulcair and Bridget Costello, on 10 Feb 1872 at Robertstown, church, Borrigone, Askeaton, Co. Limerick, the witnesses being – Patrick Shaughnessy & John O’Brien. She was born on 13 Nov 1844 in Ireland. I’m almost certain Catherine was born at Ballyengland, Askeaton, Co. Limerick. I’m working on the hypothesis that she was from that area as there were families of the Mulcair’s residing there at that time, also Shaughnessy’s. Patrick Shaughnessy was also a witness at another one of the Mulcair weddings. The registrar didn’t give Catherine’s address, on her marriage certificate (not to mention the scribble) but seeing that she got married in Robertstown church, Robertstown would be no more than a mile or so from Ballyengland. Eily Hogan, Main St. Glin confirmed to me today Feb 9th, 2023 that Catherine did indeed come from around Borrigone. Catherine died on Jun 16th, 1916 at Kinard, Glin, her widower John Hogan present at her death.. (George Langan)
John Hogan and Catherine Mulcare had the following children:
i. MARY6 HOGAN was born on 26 Mar 1874 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick Ireland. She died in 1944. She married PATRICKDILLANE. He was born on 05 Mar 1878 in Killeany, Glin, Limerick, Ireland.
ii. JOHN6 HOGAN was born on 14 Apr 1875 in Limerick, Ireland. He died on 12 Feb 1950. On Feb 3rd, 1912, at Athea church, John, aged 35 years married Mary Liston aged 22 years. She was born on Apr 19th, 1890, in Knocknagorna, Athea, daughter of Michael Liston. The witnesses being Patrick Hogan, Kinard & Bridget Liston, Knocknagorna. Mary died on Jan 9th, 1981, in Glin. Mary was the aunt of renowned storyteller Mickey Liston, Knocknagorna. (George Langan)
John Hogan & Mary Liston had the following children:
i. John7 Hogan was born on Dec 4th, 1912. Got educated at St, Michael’s, school in Listowel. John went to Dublin and worked at Kennedy’s bakery. He married a Diamod girl from Balina, Co. Mayo and went to live there. They had 9 children in family.
ii. Michael Hogan born on March 9th, 1914. Michael married a Judge girl from Co. Sligo, one son John, living in Dublin.
iii. Mary Catherine Hogan was born on April 24th, 1915. She died in 2000. Mary married Jack Costelloe, Clogogh, Glin.
iv. James Hogan born on May 6th, 1916. James who remained single got the home place in Kinard.
v. Patrick Hogan born on April 17th, 1918. Patrick was killed off his tractor aged 35 yrs. Patrick was married to Kathleen Dunne, 1st cousin to Paddy Dunne, publican, Glin. Patrick and Kathleen lived over the mail road towards Loughill.
vi. Daniel Hogan born on Oct 26th, 1921. Daniel had a pub at Fenian St, in Dublin. He came home to Glin to retire. Remained single.
vii. Tom Hogan, born ? remained single, Tom worked in pub in Dublin, came home to Glin and subsequently worked for his brother Joe Hogan who had a quarry in Borrigone.
viii. Joe Hogan, born ? Joe had the quarry in Borrigone. Joe was married to Dalton from Upper Athea, a niece of Paddy Dalton who was murdered by the Black and Tan’s at Gort-a-Gleanna, Knockanure, Co. Kerry on May 12th, 1921. https://stairnaheireann.net/2018/05/12/otd-in-1921-a-group-of-black-and-tans-traveling-from-listowel-towards-athea-arrested-four-young-men-paddy-dalton-paddy-walsh-jerry-lyons-con-dee-in-gortaglanna/
ix. Bridie Hogan, born ? Bridie married Timmy O’Mahony from around Faranfore, Co. Kerry.
x. Cornelius Hogan was born in 1928. He died in 2003. He married Siobhan Sheehan, from Co. Cork and lived in Cork.
xi. Eily Hogan born circa 1930. She married her 1st cousin Thomas Hogan, son of Patrick Hogan & Mary Cregan, in 1956 in Glin. He was born on 07 Apr 1924 in Glin. He died on 19 Oct 2017 in Glin. Eily is still alive today (Nov 17th, 2022) aged 92 years. I had a great chat with Eily, today, Feb 9th, 2023. (George Langan)
iii. BRIDGET DELIA6 HOGAN born on Dec 7th, 1876 at Kinard, Glin.
iv. PATRICK6 HOGAN was born on Jul 20th, 1878, in Kinard Glin County Limerick. He died on Feb 7th, 1942, in Glin. On Feb 20th, 1917 Patrick (Paddy) Hogan, shopkeeper, married Mary Cregan, daughter of Thomas Cregan, a shopkeeper in Glin, (Thomas had his shop where Seamus Lynch had a butcher’s stall in my time). The witnesses were John Stackpoole & EllenCregan.Paddy Hogan was a cattle dealer and also had a shop that he opened in 1914. The shop was the last house at the top of the town. Mary Cregan was born on Apr 3rd, 1885 in Glin. She died on Mar 5th, 1956 in Glin. (George Langan)
Patrick Hogan & Mary Cregan had the following children:
i. John7 (Johnny) Hogan, born on Dec 21st, 1917, died from an aneurysm aged 32 years.
ii. Thomas Joseph Hogan born on March 26th, 1919, died on April 14th, 1919 aged 19 days.
iii. Catherine Mary Hogan born on Sept 20th, 1920. Catherine married Paddy Joe Mulvihill, Moyvane, Co. Kerry.
iv. Thomas Hogan (2nd Thomas to be born) was born on Apr 4th, 1924, in Glin. He died on Oct 19th 2017 in Glin.
He married his 1st, cousin, Eily Hogan, daughter of John Hogan & Mary Liston, in 1956 in Glin. (Eily, as above)
v. CATHERINE6 HOGAN was born on 14 Oct 1879 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick Ireland. She died on 25 Jun 1925 in U.S.A.
vi. THOMAS6 HOGAN was born on 01 Jan 1881 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick Ireland. He died in 1945 in U.S.A.
vii. JAMES6 HOGAN was born on 15 Feb 1882, died April 15th, 1882 at Kinard. (It says age at death 3 months but that must be a mistake)
viii.?6 HOGAN born on May 10th, 1883 at Kinard, Glin, died May 10th, 1883 at Kinard.
ix. ?6 HOGAN born on May 10th, 1883 at Kinard, Glin, died on May 11th, 1883 at Kinard.
x. JAMES J6 Hogan, 2nd James to be born circa 1885, (15 years of age in 1901 census). James emigrated to the U.S. and became a policeman there. May have returned to Glin on retirement.
xi. ?6 HOGAN, died before 1911.
ii.MARY5 HOGAN(Mary4 Dillane, Thomas3 Dillane, Liam Ruadh2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born in 1843 in Kinard Glin County Limerick Ireland. She died on 15 Mar 1882 in Ballinagoul, Glin County Limerick Ireland. She married John Dillane on 01 Mar 1862 in Church of the Immalculate Conception, Glin County Limerick Ireland. He was born in 1834 in Ballinagoul, Glin County Limerick. He died on 10 Jul 1921 in Ballinagoul, Glin County Limerick Ireland.
John Dillane and Mary5 Hogan had the following children:
i. BRIDGET6 DILLANE was born on 16 Jan 1863 in Ballinagoul, Glin County Limerick. On Jan 20th, 1892 at Glin church, Bridget, aged 29 years, married Richard Pierce, aged 34 years, Tieraclea, Tarbert, son of farmer Richard Pierce, the witnesses being – Gerald Leahy & Ellie Stackpoole. Bridget died in 1916.
ii. THOMAS6 DILLANE was born on 14 May 1864 in Ballinagoul, Glin County Limerick. He died in Feb 1947. On July 4th, 1893 at Glin church, Thomas, aged 28 years, married Ellen Culhane aged 28 years, daughter of Patrick Culhane, farmer, Ballyguiltenane, the witnesses being – Michael & Bridget Culhane. She was born about 1865. She died in Apr 1935.
Thomas Dillane and Ellen Culhane had the following children:
i. JOHN7 DILLANE was born in 1895. He died in Nov 1965.
ii. PATRICK7DILLANE was born in 1897. He died in Dec 1961. He married GERTRUDE O’CONNELL. She was born in 1906. She died in Nov 1983.
iii. THOMAS DILLANE.
iv. ? DILLANE.
v. ? DILLANE.
vi. ? DILLANE.
iii. DANIEL6 DILLANE was born on 24 May 1866 in Ballinagoul, Glin County Limerick.
iii. PATRICK5 HOGAN was born in Sep 1845 in Kinard Glin County Limerick Ireland. He died in 1898.
iv. CATHERINE5 HOGAN(Mary4 Dillane, Thomas3 Dillane, Liam Ruadh2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born in 1846 in Kinard Glin County Limerick Ireland. She died on 21 Mar 1905 in Glin, Co. Limerick. She married William Dalton from Toureendonnell, Athea, son of William Dalton, on Feb 10th, 1870 in Church of the Immalculate Conception, Glin, the witnesses being – Edward W. Dalton &Mary Dillane. William was born in 1822. He died at Toureendonnell on Jan 29th, 1907, aged 85 years, his son William Dalton, Toureendonnell, Athea present at his death.
William Dalton and Catherine Hogan had the following children:
i. WILLIAM6 DALTON was born on 17 Jan 1872 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick. John Hogan, Kinard present at his birth.
ii. MARY6 DALTON was born on 06 Dec 1873, Limerick, can’t find a birth cert for her.
iii. PATRICK6 DALTON was born on Apr 1st, 1876, in Clounleharde, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick.
iv. JOHN6 DALTON was born on 16 Dec 1877 in Toureendonnell, Athea, Co. Limerick.
Knockdown, Clounleharde and Toureendonnell are neighbouring townlands in the parish of Athea.
1901 Census for William Dalton. Residents of a house 4 in Knockdown (Kilmoylan, Limerick)
