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  • MICHAEL ‘MICK’ EGAN, CLOUNLEHARDE, BALLYHAHILL, CO. LIMERICK By George Langan.

    August 2, 2024
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    Michael Egan was born on April 9th, 1886, to John Egan, and Margaret Dillane, Clounleharde. Margaret was the daughter of Thomas Dillane, Kinard, Glin. On April 25th, 1931, Michael Egan, aged 45 years, son of John Egan, a deceased farmer, married CATHERINE DILLANE, aged 38 years, born on 18 Nov 1893 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick, the witnesses being – Thomas Egan & Margaret Kelly. Catherine died on 24 Feb 1947 in Clounleharde, Ballyhahill County Limerick, aged 54 years.

    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. (as above)

    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. 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 Hannah O’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.

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  • PATRICK DILLANE, KINARD, GLIN, CO. LIMERICK By George Langan & Mary King.

    August 1, 2024
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    PATRICK5 DILLANE (William4 Dillane, Thomas3 Dillane, ??2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) was born in Dec 1854 in Kinard Glin County Limerick Ireland. He died on 11 Feb 1917 in Glin, Limerick. He married (1) CATHERINE HUNT, daughter of Cornelius Hunt and Ellen Cregan, on 05 Mar 1878 in Glin, Limerick, (Chapel of Glin). She was born in 1855 in Kinard Glin County Limerick. She died on 07 Oct 1884 in Glin, Limerick, Ireland. He married (2) ELLEN LISTON, daughter of Martin Liston and Johanna Walsh, on 02 Mar 1889 in Athea, Co. Limerick, (Catholic Chapel of Athea). She was born on 13 Jan 1869 in Dirreen, Athea County Limerick Ireland. (Known as the ‘Martin’ Liston’s)

    Patrick5 Dillane and Catherine Hunt had the following children:

    i. WILLIAM6 DILLANE was born on 29 Dec 1879 in Glin, Limerick, Ireland.

    ii. CORNELIUS6 DILLANE was born on 15 May 1881 in Glin, Limerick, Ireland. He died on 01 Jan 1949 in Parkmore, Shanagolden County Limerick.

    iii. BRIDGET6 DILLANE was born on 24 Feb 1884 in Glin, Limerick, Ireland. She died on 05 Dec 1968 in Glin, Limerick, Ireland (Main Street). She married Michael Culhane, known as ‘Big Mick’. 

    Michael Culhane and Bridget Dillane had the following child:

    i. MICHAEL P7 CULHANE was born in 1909. He died in 1974.

    Patrick5 Dillane and Ellen Liston had the following children:

    iv. JOHANNA DILLANE was born on 08 Jan 1890 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick Ireland. She died on 22 Feb 1899 in Glin, Limerick.

    v. JOHN DILLANE was born on 21 Jan 1891 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick Ireland. He died on 28 Feb 1968 in Main Street, Glin, Limerick. He was known as Jack the tailor Dillane, On Feb 7th, 1934, at Glin church, John married Catherine Fitzgerald,  Main St Glin, daughter of Michael Fitzgerald, the witnesses being – Daniel Dillane & Mary Collopy. (George Langan)

    vi. MARY DILLANE was born on 23 Mar 1892 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick Ireland.

    vii. CATHERINE 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 current 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. (as above)

    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. 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 Hannah O’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.

    More on the Enright Family.

    A Margaret Hudson, was born on Feb 13th, 1884 in Kilbaha, Moyvane, Co. Kerry. She was christened on 16 Feb 1884 in Moyvane, Co. Kerry. She died on 26 Aug 1962. She was buried in Athea Cemetery, Co. Limerick.

    Margaret married James (Jim) ENRIGHT on Nov 16th, 1912 at Listowel church, the witnesses being – Pat Leahy, Carruaragh and Hannie Hudson. James was the son of John Enright and Elizabeth Leahy  who were married on Feb 8th, 1877 at Newtownsandes church, Elizabeth being the daughter of James Leahy, Carruaragh, the witnesses being – John Costello and Margaret Enright. John Enright’s father was James Enright who in 1852 was the holder of 58 acres under the landlord Samuel A. Dixon. James died on Jan 29th, 1880 at Clounleharde, aged 69 years, his son John Enright present at his death James (Jim) Enright died on  Oct 23rd, 1945 at Glenbawn, his son Jim Enright present at his death. Elizabeth came frome Carrauragh, which I believe is back beyond the new graveyard at Gale bridge on the Listowel road. In 1840 all the occupiers of Glenbawn were tenants-at-will, ie they could be all evicted without notice. The soil was described for the most part as heathery bog with some coarse pasture with a little arable producing oats and potatoes. About half the townland was fenced and reclaimed. Jim farmed in Glenbawn in Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick. His father John Enright must have died young as we see in the 1901 census his widow Elizabeth (Liz) is head of the family. In fact, John Enright died at Clounleharde on Dec 7th, 1891, aged 36 years, his daughter Maggie Enright present at his death.

    viii. MARTIN DILLANE was born on 27 Nov 1895 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick. Martin, like his father before him, was a tailor and lived in Clounleharde, Ballyhahill. (Next to the school) I knew him well. I drew home the turf for him from Spa Hill bog back in 1970. On April 29th, 1930 at Ballyhahill church, Martin married Ellen (Nell) Enright, daughter of Mick ‘The Bram’ Enright, the witnesses being – John Dillane & Bridget Quinn. Ellen died in 1988 aged 90 years. Martin and Ellen had the following family of 5 –

    i.Martin (Mar) Dillane who along with his 4-year-old son Martin, were fatally injured in a road traffic accident in 1984 in Co. Longford. It is of the belief that a drunk driver ran into them.

    ii.John Joe Dillane N.T. emigrated to Zimbabwe where he settled down in Harare and married a native from there. They had a daughter Tracey Dillane who married Chippie Roberts who was a rugby player with Zimbabwe. Chippie & Tracey visited Clounleharde when the Zimbabwe rugby team toured Ireland over 30 years ago, I I’m almost sure it was 1991. John returned to Ireland as is now (Dec 30th, 2022) living in Portlaoise.

    iii.Kathleen Dillane married Jim Donegan and they live in Dublin.

    iv. Michael Dillane who is nearing the 92-age bracket (Dec 30th, 2022), is married and living in Listowel, Co. Kerry.

    v.Paul Dillane emigrated to the U.S. and went to his eternal reward a good number of years ago.

    Mick ‘The Bram’ Enright, on his return from the U.S. bought the original house where Martin & his wife lived (which was one of the brick houses) from a family of the O’Callaghan’s who emigrated to the U.S.A. Martin, later built a new bungalow close to the schoolhouse.

    Mick ‘The Bram’ Enright was born at Clounleharde on Sept 27th, 1867, son of John Enright & Margaret Ahern. On Jan 20th, 1889 at Ballyhahill church, Mick who was aged 22 years, married Catherine Walsh, Clounleharde, daughter of labourer John Walsh, the witnesses being – Thomas & Bridget Enright.  Following their marriage, Mick and his wife went to live in Knockdown in the cottage by the side of the road where Ned O’Shaughnessy lived in my time. Mick ‘The Bram’ had a twin sister, Johanna Enright who died from the fever on July 28th, 1876, aged 8 years.

    Mick had a family of 6 as follows, all whom emigrated to the U.S. They were – Paddy, Jack, Mick, Catherine, Bridget and Ellen Enright. 

    Mick’s wife Catherine was born on Sept 13th. 1867 and died at Clounleharde from heart disease on Sept 18th, 1904, aged 37 years. Mick worked as an engine driver at the branch of the Cork and Kerry creamery in Crough, Turraree. After the creamery was burned down Mick sold his house to Con O’Shaughnessy and along with his youngest daughter Ellen, followed the rest of the family on the emigrant ship to the U.S. As alluded to above, on his return from the U.S. Mick bought the O’Callaghan home in Clounleharde. Ellen had returned with him and subsequently married Martin Dillane.  (George Langan & Paddy Faley)

    ix. PATRICK DILLANE was born on 21 Aug 1897 in Glin, Limerick.

    x. ELLEN VERONICA DILLANE was born on 26 Sep 1899 in Glin, Limerick, Ireland. She died in 1989. She married (1) THOMAS PATRICK JOHNSTON. He was born in 1893. He died in 1971. She married (2) ? CRONAUER.

    Thomas Patrick Johnston and Ellen Veronica Dillane had the following child:

    i. JOHN THOMAS7 JOHNSTON was born in 1922. He died in 1992. He married MARIJONA ALDONA BACINSKAS. She was born in 1927. She died in 2011.

     ? Cronauer and Ellen Veronica Dillane had the following child:

    i. ALICE V J R7 CRONAUER.

     xi. DANIEL DILLANE was born on 13 Jan 1903 in Glin, Limerick, Ireland. He died on 08 Jan 1987 in Lisready, Loughill, County Limerick. Known locally as Dan Joe Dillane. Married a widow by the name of Stack.

    xii. JOHANNA DILLANE was born on 02 Feb 1908 in Glin, Limerick. She died in 1981.

    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.

    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. CATHERINE DILLANE was born in 1864. No info on Catherine.

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  • JOHN ‘FEURY’ DILLANE, KINARD, GLIN, CO. LIMERICK By George Langan & Mary King.

    August 1, 2024
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    vi. JOHN5 FEURY DILLANE     (Mary4 Feury, James3, Thomas2, James or Thomas1) was born on 01 Aug 1868 in Kinard, Glin and died on 03 Mar 1913 in Queensland, Australia. He married Margaret Trehy, daughter of Thomas Trehy and Mary Quinlan, on 03 Jan 1891 in Cairns Queensland Australia. She was born on 02 Aug 1870 in Fethard, Co.Tipperary and died on 10 Sep 1932 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.

    Notes for John Feury Dillane: He arrived in Brisbane on the ship Jumna. Notes for Margaret Trehy: She arrived on the Jumna, which had sailed from London, on the 25 July 1890 and she arrived in Cairns in 11 September 1890.

    John Feury Dillane and Margaret Trehy had the following children:

    i. MARY MARGARET6 DILLON was born on 06 Mar 1892 in Cairns Queensland Australia. She died on 17 Aug 1963 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. She married Joseph Rhule, son of Stephen Rhule and Mary Ann Moran, on 22 Aug 1909 in Stannary Hills, Queensland, Australia. He was born on 28 Jan 1888 in Ravenswood, Queensland, Australia. He died on 26 Nov 1939 in Mareeba, Queensland, Australia.

    Joseph Rhule and Mary Margaret Dillon had the following children:

    i. JOHN PATRICK7 RHULE was born on 17 Jan 1910 in Stannery Hills, Queensland Australia. He died on 02 Nov 1983 in Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia. He married Jean Ann Swan on 02 Apr 1934 in Mareeba, Queensland, Australia. She was born in 1912.

    ii. EILEEN MARGARET7 RHULE was born on 09 Mar 1911 in Irvinbank, Queensland Australia. She married GEORGE SLOAN.

    iii. MARY IMELDA7 RHULE was born on 21 Jun 1913 in Wolfram Camp, Queensland Australia. She married WILLIAM TRENTHAM HANSEN. He died on 13 Jan 1978 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

    iv. JOSEPH THOMAS7 RHULE was born on 18 Mar 1915 in Stannary Hills, Queensland, Australia. He died on 04 Sep Sept, 1962 in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia. He married NINA PURTILL.

    ii. WILLIAM THOMAS6 DILLON was born on 16 Oct 1893 in QLD, Australia. He died in 1977 in Queensland, Australia. He married Josephine Mary Joss Robinson on 23 Feb 1927 in Stannary Hills, Queensland, Australia. She was born on 26 Mar 1910 in Irvinebank, Queensland, Australia. She died on 30 May 1986 in Queensland, Australia.

    William Thomas Dillon and Josephine Mary Joss Robinson had the following children:

    i. MARY7 DILLON was born on 21 Aug 1927 in Queensland, Australia. She died in 1984.

    ii. EILEEN7 DILLON was born on 04 Jul 1928 in Queensland, Australia.

    iii. PATRICK7 DILLON was born on 17 Mar 1932 in Queensland, Australia.

    iv. WILLIAM7 DILLON was born in Queensland, Australia. He died in 2001.

    v. JOSEPHINE NANCY7 DILLON was born in 1935 in Irvinebank, Queensland, Australia. She married JOHN RAYMOND DRIER. He was born in 1933. He died in 2000.

    vi. DAWN LAURA7 DILLON was born on 17 May 1935 in Queensland, Australia. She died in 1987 in Brisbane Queensland, Australia. She married (1) DONALD ANTONIO SORBELLO. He was born about 1934 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. He died in 2000 in Maryborough, Queensland, Australia. She married (2) CLIFFORD MILBURN on 07 Nov 1953 in Ayr, Queensland, Australia.

    vii. ALEXANDER7 DILLON was born on 28 Sep 1938 in Queensland, Australia. He died on 02 Oct 1938 in Herberton, Queensland, Australia.

    viii. DAPHNE7 DILLON was born on 28 Sep 1938 in Queensland, Australia.

    iii. JOHN FEURY6 DILLON was born on 05 Apr 1895. He died on 22 Jun 1970 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. He married Louisa Wasley on 03 Dec 1917 in QLD, Australia. She died on 04 Jan 1978 in Good Samaritan Home, Cairns QLD Australia.
    Notes for John Feury Dillon: At the time of his death he was living at 16 Martyn Street, Cairns. He is buried in the Cairns Cemetery.

    John Feury Dillon and Louisa Wasley had the following child:

    i. JOHN7 DILLON was born on 22 Jun 1919 in Queensland, Australia. He died on 06 Oct 1985 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. He married DULCIE. She was born about 1913. She died on 16 Jun 2001.

    Notes for John Dillon:

    At the time of death he was living at 31 Law Street, Cairns.

    iv. THOMAS6 DILLON was born on 05 Apr 1895 in Queensland, Australia. He died on 24 Dec 1913 in Stannary Hills, Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, Australia..

    v. ANNIE JOSEPHINE6 DILLON was born in Aug 1898 in Queensland, Australia. She died in Jun 1974 in Innisfail, Queensland Australia. She married Gustav Frederick Wahlin on 23 Dec 1918. He died in 1943.

    Gustav Frederick Wahlin and Annie Josephine Dillon had the following child:

    i. ERIC7 WAHLIN. He married ? COULSON

    vi. KATHLEEN MONICA DILLON was born on 26 Nov 1902.

    vii. EILEEN AGNES DILLON was born on 16 Sep 1905 in Stannary Hills, Queensland, Australia. She died on 10 Aug 1933 in Queensland, Australia. She married John Murhpy on 14 Sep 1926 in Queensland, Australia.

    viii. PATRICK DILLON was born on 19 Dec 1907 in Kuranda QLD Australia.

    My thanks to Mary King, Australia for her research into the Dillane family.

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  • MICHAEL DILLANE, KINARD, GLIN, CO. LIMERICK By George Langan & Mary King.

    August 1, 2024
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    MICHAEL5 DILLANE, son of William Dillane & Mary Feury,  was born on 20 Mar 1867 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. He died in 1932 in Glin Co. Limerick Ireland. He married Catherine Dore, daughter of James Dore and Mary Fitzgibbon, on 31 Jul 1889 in Glin, Co. Limerick. She was born on 17 Feb 1868 in Glin, Co. Limerick and died at Glin on 09 Jan 1907.

    Michael Dillane and Catherine Dore had the following children:

    i. JAMES6 DILLANE was born in 1889. On Aug 18th, 1934 at Limerick Cathedral, James Dillane, a tailor, married Mary (Mamie) Costelloe from Clogough, Glin, daughter of Thomas Costelloe, a farmer, the witnesses being John Adams and Dollie O’Donovan. 

    ii. MARY6 DILLANE was born on 27 Jun 1890 in Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. She died on 08 Mar 1975 in Ireland. On March 29th, 1932 at Glin church, Mary aged 32 years, daughter of Michael Dillane, a tailor, married Patrick Lawlee aged 49 years, a postman from Church St, Glin, son of Patrick Lawlee, a coachman, the witnesses being Michael Murray and Mary E. Reidy. 

    iii. MARGARET6 DILLANE was born in 1891 in Glin Co. Limerick Ireland.

    iv. CATHERINE6 DILLANE was born in 1895 in Ireland. She died in Sep 1903 in Ireland.

    v. ANN6 DILLANE was born in 1895 in Ireland..

    vi. WILLIAM6 DILLANE was born in 1896 in Ireland. He married MADGE MCCABE.

    William Dillane and Madge McCabe had the following children:

    i. KATHLEEN7 DILLANE.

    ii. DENIS7 DILLANE.

    iii. WILLIAM7 DILLANE

    vii. BRIDGET6 DILLANE was born on 16 Jul 1896.

    viii. ELLEN6 DILLANE was born in 1898 in Ireland.

    ix. JOHN6 DILLANE was born in 1901 in Ireland.

    x. MICHAEL6 DILLANE was born about 1902. He married MARY ELEANOR (MADGE) REIDY.

    Michael Dillane and Mary Eleanor Reidy had the following children:

    i. MAUREEN7 DILLANE.

    ii. ANTHONY7 DILLANE.

    iii. NOEL7 DILLON. He died on 18 May 2015 in Bishopstown County Cork Ireland.

    Noel married DELIA BARRETT. She died in 2020.

    iv. FRANCES7 DILLANE.

    v. CARMEL7 DILLANE.

    vi. MAURICE ANTHONY7 DILLANE was born in 1934. He died in 1993.

    Maurice married FRANCIS MARIE CONNORS.

    xi. GERALD6 DILLANE was born in 1904. He died on 23 Nov 1983 in Glin, Co. Limerick. He married Kathleen Barrett, daughter of Pat Barrett and Sidney Murphy, in Cook County, Illinois U.S.A. She was born in 1908 in Belmullet, County Mayo Ireland. She died in Ireland.

    Gerald Dillane and Kathleen Barrett had the following 2 children:

    i. CATHERINE MARY7 DILLANE was born on 01 Dec 1935 in Glin, Limerick, Ireland. She married TOM FITZGERALD. He was born in 1932 in Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow. He died in Dec 2014.

    ii. SIDNEY MICHAEL7 DILLANE was born in 1942.

    xii. HONORA6 DILLANE was born in 1906 in Glin Co. Limerick Ireland. She died on 18 Sep 1992 in Ireland.

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  • THOMAS ‘FEURY’ DILLANE, KINARD, GLIN, CO. LIMERICK By George Langan & Mary King.

    July 31, 2024
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    THOMAS5 FEURY DILLANE (Mary4 Feury, James3, Thomas2, James or Thomas1) was born on 16 Jul 1865 in Kinard, Co. Limerick Ireland. He died on 28 Apr 1934 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. Thomas was married twice – (1) ANNE TREHY, daughter of Thomas Trehy and Mary Quinlan, on 11 Nov 1888 in Cairns, Queensland Australia. She was born on 18 Sep 1868 in Fethard, Tipperary Ireland. She died on 19 Oct 1902 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. He married (2) ROSE GERTRUDE CROXFORD on 03 Sep 1906 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.

    Notes for Thomas Feury Dillane: He arrived in Brisbane, Australia on 11 January 1886, with his sister Mary. They arrived on the ship, Duke of Westminster. Mary and her husband Patrick Donnelly were the witnesses, when he married Ann Trehy. He worked as a carrier of goods and owned a bush hotel along side the Kuranda Railway line. He last job was as caretaker at the Cairns Show Grounds and before this he worked at the Palace Picture Show.

    Funeral Notice: Thomas Feury Dillon, old resident. Caretaker at Parramatta Park. He had a hotel at Stoney Creek and worked on the railway. His son Dan Dillon in Dutton Street, and Mr. W. & T. Dillon of Bondi are his sons. Funeral held at St. Monica’s on Sunday 29 th, 1934. He was buried a Catholic. The funeral number is No. 2736 ( 29 April 1934 ). Thomas Feury Dillon is buried in the Martyn Street Cemetery.

    Notes for Anne Trehy: At the time of her birth in Fethard, Co. Tipperary, Ireland, her parents address was given as ” The Green “. When she was baptized her godparents were Thomas Purcell and Alice Keating.
    As with most people from Southern Tipperary, she migrated to Australia. She arrived on the ship Waroonga in Townsville, Australia on the 22 March 1886. Her sponsor was a Mrs Mahoney, who kept a hotel and store in the Daintree. After she left the Daintree River area and went to Sudest Island off the coast of Papua New Guinea. Miss Beatrice Grimshaw made her the heroine in her book “The Queen of Sud Est”. Mrs Mahoney her husband and children lived on the Island of Sudest. She went there because of the discovery of gold.
    She died from Brights Disease, and was buried in Cairns McLeod Street Pioneer Cemetery , No. 57, as a Catholic. The cost was 3 pounds and 10 shillings. The inscription on her tombstone says, Mrs T. F. Dillon born in Fethard Co. Tipperary, died 19 October 1902, age 33.

    She was the second daughter of Thomas Trehy and Mary Quinlan. At the time of her death in 1902, she had been joined in North Queensland by her sisters, Margaret and Mary and her brother John Joseph. She also left behind three boys William, Thomas and Daniel, born in Cairns and her husband Thomas Feury Dillon from Kinard near Glin in Co. Limerick
    Thomas Feury Dillane and Anne Trehy had the following children:

    i. WILLIAM THOMAS6 DILLON was born on 02 Sep 1889 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. He died on 17 Jan 1986 in Dundas, Sydney, NSW Australia. He married IRIS.
    Notes for William Thomas Dillon: He served with the 2nd Field Squadron of Engineers.

    ii. THOMAS FRANCIS6 DILLON was born on 02 Jul 1892 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. He died on 06 Sep 1975 in Moree, NSW Australia. He married Hilda E. Fleeting in 1920.

    Thomas Francis Dillon and Hilda E. Fleeting had the following child:

    i. THOMAS7 DILLON was born in 1921 in Annandale, New South Wales, Australia. He died in 1921 in Annandale, New South Wales, Australia.

    iii. DANIEL6 DILLON was born on 03 Sep 1894 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. He died on 09 Jan 1967 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. He married Elizabeth Sarah Hobson, daughter of Robert Hobson and Mary Hannah Drayton, on 18 Oct 1919 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. She was born on 08 Dec 1896 in Georgetown, QLD.Australia. She died on 05 Apr 1983 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. Daniel Dillon & Elizabeth Sarah Hobson were the grandparents of Mary  King whom I’m so indebted to for providing me with the majority of the information in this blog.

    Notes for Daniel Dillon: 

    When I was growing-up in Cairns, my grandparents lived at 20 Kenny Street in Cairns. My grandfather used to come home from the hotel and teach me these pub songs, which my father and he had some very strong words over. Grandfather Dillon had a wonderful singing voice, he sung with a few friends at the hotel. The owner of the hotel would give them free beer, because when they were singing men would stay at that hotel. When he came from the hotel, he would often bring a glass jar of beer, he added sultanas to the beer, so it would go flat. Then he buried the jar in the cool sand under the house.

    He was an excellent fisherman, who used to make his own fishing nets. He taught me to mend fishing nets. Grandfather Dillon hated cleaning cat fish, so he swapped them for mangoes with Mr Ah Hing, who lived across the road. He used to collect mangrove timber for the wood stove, as this timber was the best wood for cooking. On the return boat trip with the mangrove wood, if the wind was blowing from the south, he would use a small mangrove tree as a sail. As they grew older his sons tried to avoid fishing with him, as he would stay in the boat and let the boys grab the net.

    When I was young he used to chase the ibises away from the chicken yard by using a shanghai, with which he used to land stones close to the birds. One day Dennis asked if he would show him how to do it. In very strong language, he told Dennis what he thought of that idea. However he taught me how to use it. Daniel Dillon worked on the waterfront on the Cairns Wharves. In the early days the men to work were selected by a few men. The method of selection was that near Lake Street, the person doing the selection would climb a ladder to stand above the men and he would indicate, who was to work that day. The men used to call this the ” Bull Pen”. Often the way you tried to make sure that you were selected was to arrange with the barman at the Oceania Hotel, to give the selectors a free drink and tell him, which waterside worker had paid for the drink. He also worked for one season at Babinda Sugar Mill. He is buried in Cairns Cemetery No. A 236. (Mary King).

    Notes for Elizabeth Sarah Hobson:

    Grandma Dillon was a very special lady. I used to often visit her, on the mornings, when she and her neighbour shared morning tea. She was a brilliant cook. She was an excellent horsewoman, who rode a horse to dances. Her first job was as a parlour maid at the Atherton Hotel in Cairns. It was here she met my grandfather. She is buried in No. 429 Forest View Memorial Park. (Mary King)

    Daniel Dillon and Elizabeth Sarah Hobson had the following children:

    i. DANIEL FRANCIS7 DILLON was born on 20 Sep 1920 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. He died on 25 May 2006 in Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia. He married Margaret Christopher, daughter of Thomas Christopher and Florence Mary Dunn, on 09 May 1953 in Sans Souci, New South Wales, Australia. She was born on 11 Mar 1928 in Glebe, Sydney New South Wales Australia.

    Notes for Daniel Francis Dillon: 

    Daniel Francis Dillon grew up in Cairns. The family lived at Dutton and Kenny Streets. He attended the Cairns Boys State Primary School. He enjoyed the Boy Scouts, when he was young. His younger brothers Shorty and Gordon enjoyed short-sheeting his bed often. He didn’t like horses, especially after his brothers Shorty and Gordon put him on the family horse “Pet”. The horse took a sharp turn, but Danny did not follow. The only person this horse obeyed was his youngest sister Olive. He enlisted on the 11 August 1943 and was discharged 7 February 1946. He served as a Leading Aircraft man At Horn island. His first job was delivering papers in the mornings. Most of what he earned was given to his mother. He worked at the mill, Samuel Allen’s Warehouse and later as a labourer on the waterfront in Cairns, Brisbane and Sydney. He was a very good greyhound trainer, who also trained the Neighbours’ dogs, but he would not train the family’s dogs.

    Danny was a good dancer, who always dressed very smartly. The suits that he wore reminded his younger siblings of the clothes that a doctor would wear, so they called him ” the Doc “. His brothers Shorty (Allen) and foggy ( Gordon) would borrow his clothes without his permission. His mother warned them to get the clothes back before Danny came home. Often they did not do this and he caught them in his clothes. On time he was so annoyed about this he chased them with a bayonet. Gordon said to Shorty, “You go one way, I will go the other way, so he doesn’t catch both of us”. (Mary King)

    ii. ALLEN WILLIAM7 DILLON was born on 25 May 1922 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. He died on 02 Feb 1984 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. He married (1) ESMA MAUREEN DOYLE, daughter of Bailey Doyle and Isabel May Barrett, on 08 Jul 1945 in Babinda, Queensland, Australia. She was born on 22 Dec 1924 in Babinda, Queensland, Australia. She died on 09 Jan 1958 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.

    He married (2) MAVIS MARY COLLETON on 23 May 1960 in Cairns, Queensland,Australia. She was born on 26 Dec 1923 in Babinda, Queensland, Australia. She died on 30 May 1980 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.

    Notes for Allen William Dillon: 

    My father grew up in Cairns. Dad and his brother Gordon built a merry-go-round, which they let others ride for a bottle, a turn. They returned the bottles to the shops for a refund. Their sister Edna used to take a bottle from their pile of bottles, so she could have a free ride. Dad and Uncle Gordon had the job of taking food to their grandfather Thomas Fury Dillon, when he worked as caretaker at the Cairns Show Grounds. Before they arrived at their destination, the boys would eat what they liked on the plate of food.

    One day Uncle Gordon and Dad had taken their sister Lorna with them in the rowing boat. Grandma had to send them back for her, as they had left her in the, boat. Grandma used to send the boys to the Presbyterian Sunday School inCairns. She gave each boy a penny for the plate at church. Dad and Uncle Gordon would not go to Sunday School, so they could spend the penny. Dad and Uncle Gordon used to borrow their brother Daniel’s clothes. Uncle Danny always dressed smartly. Their mother told Dad and Uncle Gordon that they had tobe back before Danny, so Danny didn’t find out they were borrowing his clothes.

    Uncle Danny saw them wearing his clothes and chased them with a bayonet. Uncle Gordon said to Dad, “You run one way and I’ll run the other way, so he doesn’t get both of us.”

    He is buried with his son.

    He served with C.M.F. from 30 September 1941 – 1 July 1943.

    He was a member of Australian Imperial Forces , from 2 July 1943 to 18 October 1945. He was Corporal Dillon a Cook with H.Q. A.N.G.A.U. He would have arrived in Papua / New Guinea about 15 February 1942. Dad owned a boat called the “Nancy”. He was an excellent swimmer, who used to dive with his divers looking trohcus shells. He employed South Sea Islanders, One such Islander was Joe Carava. After the war, because a market for this no longer existed, he became a cook. He cooked for Babinda Hospital. Later when we were growing-up in Cairns, he worked as a cook on the Sugar Lighters including the Wortana. Many of the watersiders were often hungry, especiallywhen work was scarce, so Dad put aside food in the fridge for them to eat, while working on the boat that Dad was employed as a cook. Dad stopped doing this when two waterside workers, Forsythe and Doug Shullet helped themselves to the food prepared for the crew. He left around 19 63, when the Sugar Lighters were no longer used because of bulk handling of sugar at Cairns. He then worked as a cook on Iron Ore Carriers carrying iron ore from Yampi Sound in Western Australia to Newcastle in New South Wales. One of the boats, which he worked on was the Lake Barrine. Dad and Mum were living at Babinda for a time. Dad was a cook at the Babinda Hospital. They moved to White Rock, south of Cairns. However Mum did not like the isolation, when Dad was away, so we moved to Bunda Street, Cairns close to Dad’s family.

    Notes for Esma Maureen Doyle: 

    Esma, my mother, first worked in Babinda for Mr. & Mrs Kelly. He was a sugar chemist at the mill. She was a housemaid. When the family was evacuated at the start of World War Two to Brisbane, She was employed at a fruit shop near the southern side of the Story Bridge. When they returned to Babinda she enlisted in the Australian Women’s Land Army.

    Cause of death nephritis and heart disease. She is buried in Babinda Cemetery next to her parents. (Mary King)

    Notes for Mavis Mary Colleton:

    Plaque; Mavis Dillon In loving memory of Mavis Mary Dillon passed away on 30 / 5 / 1980 aged 56 years. Beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother sadly missed by all.

    Thomas Feury Dillane and Rose Gertrude Croxford had the following children:

    iv. IVY ROSE6 DILLON was born on 03 Jun 1908 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. She died on 05 Jun 1908 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.
    Notes for Ivy Rose Dillon: She is buried in No. 1497 in the Mc Leod Street Pioneer Cemetery.

    v. FREDERICK HENRY CROXFORD6 DILLON was born on 05 Jan 1910 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.

    vi. ERIC JOHN6 DILLON was born on 22 Dec 1913 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. He died on 21 Jun 1919 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.

    iii. GORDON THOMAS7 DILLON was born on 17 Oct 1923 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. He died on 19 Feb 2021 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. He married Enid Towning, daughter of William Frederick Towning and Elizabeth Ann Frances Murphy, on 01 Jun 1948. She was born on 21 Feb 1926. She died in 1992 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.

    Notes for Gordon Thomas Dillon:

    Uncle Gordon and Dad did most things together.  Uncle Gordon went to St. Joseph’s school for six months, then to Paramatta State School. He wasn’t there long when the school asked him to leave, so Grandma sent both boys to Boy’s State School (Central Cairns).

    iv. RONALD JAMES7 DILLON was born on 30 May 1925 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. He died on 10 Oct 2013 in Brisbane Queensland, Australia. He married MARY AGNES GRAHAM. She was born on 29 Jun 1918 in Innisfail, Queensland, Australia. She died on 07 Feb 2018 in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.

    v. EDNA MARY MAY7 DILLON was born on 06 Feb 1927 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. She died on 12 Jan 2015. She married (1) EDWARD NELSON. She married (2) EDWARD NICHOL. She married (3) JAMES MCKAY.

    vi. LORNA ELIZABETH7 DILLON was born on 11 Aug 1928 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. She died on 24 Jun 2020 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. She married ALBERT DOOZ-SKINNER.

    vii. THOMAS7 DILLON was born on 26 Jul 1932 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. He married Rhoma Valray Sloan, daughter of James Sloan and Evelyn Elizabeth Howell, on 09 Nov 1957. She was born in 1837 in Charters Towers, Queensland, Australia.

    viii. OLIVE7 DILLON was born on 19 Aug 1934 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. She died on 04 Jan 2004 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. She married (1) WILLIAM LITTLE. She married (2) CLIVE STANLEY SWIFT on 15 Aug 1967 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. He was born on 11 Jun 1928 in Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia. He died on 05 Oct 2001 in Townsville, Queensland, Australia (at St.Mary’s).

    iv. IVY ROSE6 DILLON was born on 03 Jun 1908 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. She died on 05 Jun 1908 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.

    Notes for Ivy Rose Dillon: 

    She is buried in No. 1497 in the Mc Leod Street Pioneer Cemetery.

    v. FREDERICK HENRY CROXFORD6 DILLON was born on 05 Jan 1910 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.

    vi. ERIC JOHN6 DILLON was born on 22 Dec 1913 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. He died on 21 Jun 1919 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.

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  • JAMES DILLANE, KINARD, GLIN, CO. LIMERICK By George Langan & Mary King.

    July 31, 2024
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    James Dillane ……………………………………(Mary4 Feury, James3, Thomas2, James or Thomas1)  was born on 11 Apr 1864 in Kinard, Co. Limerick Ireland. He died on 25 Mar 1950 in Kinard, Limerick, Ireland. He married Anne Culhane, daughter of Daniel Culhane and Eliza ‘Bess’ Mulvihill, on 02 Jun 1895 in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin. Anne was born on 04 Jan 1870 in Killeaney, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland.  She died on 13 Dec 1903 from heart disease, aged 32 years in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick.

    James Dillane and Anne Culhane had the following children:

    1.MICHAEL JAMES6 DILLANE (known locally as Mick ‘The Den’) was born on 18 Sep 1895 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. He died on 15 May 1990 in Limerick, Co. Limerick Ireland. He married Ellen Sheahan, daughter of Michael Sheehan and Margaret Collins, on 17 Feb 1931 in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin, the witnesses being John Stackpoole and Nora Sheahan.  Michael’s age given as 33 years and Ellen’s age given as 32 years. Ellen was born on 18 Jun 1896 in BallInagoul, Glin, Co. Limerick Ireland. She died on 01 Apr 1971 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. Mick Dillane, known as Mick ‘’The Den’’ was a noted Gaelic footballer.  He died on May 15th 1990. His son Jimmy Dillane was the next man to take over the family farm.

    Michael James Dillane and Ellen Sheahan had the following children:

    i. JAMES CHRISTOPHER7 DILLANE was born on 17 Feb 1932 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. He married Brigid Carr on 21 Nov 1961 in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin. She died on 23 Oct 2016 in Kinard, Glin, County Limerick.

    ii. ANNIE7 DILLANE was born on 12 Apr 1933 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. She married Patsy McMahon Ballinagoul, Glin on 27 Nov 1965 in United Kingdom. I knew Patsy’s brother Ned McMahon very well, he lived over near the end of the Kerryline, cut hay for him back around 1970 and 1971.

    iii. MARGARET7 DILLANE was born on 06 Feb 1935 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick. She married Frank Broderick on 08 Aug 1961 in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin.

    iv. MARY PATRICIA7 DILLANE was born on 16 Feb 1939 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick. She married Tom Hardy on 24 Aug 1968 in United Kingdom. He was born in 1936.

    2. MARY6 DILLANE was born on 10 Dec 1896 in Kinnard, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. She died on 29 Jul 1961 in Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. She married Thomas Fitzgerald on 23 Dec 1924 in St. Munchin’s Church Limerick City Ireland. He was born in 1902 in The Mall, Glin, Co Limerick Ireland. He died on 06 Nov 1982.

    Thomas Fitzgerald and Mary Dillane had the following children:

    i. ELLEN7 FITZGERALD was born in 1925. She married JOHN GRACE. He was born in 1922. He died in 2001 in United Kingdom.

    ii. JAMES7 FITZGERALD was born in 1926. He died on 10 Nov 1959. He was known locally as ‘Jimbo’ Fitzgerald. 

    iii. NANCY7 FITZGERALD was born in 1927. She married FRED TYRER.

    iv. MARY7 FITZGERALD was born in 1929. She married MAURICE FITZGERALD.

    v. BRIDGET7 FITZGERALD was born in 1932. She married JOSEPH DAVEY.

    vi, MARGARET7 FITZGERALD was born in 1934. She married LOUIS MCNULTY from Co. Mayo. Louis was a member of An Garda Siochana and was stationed in Glin for a time. Margaret was a schoolteacher and taught at Ballyguiltenane & Glin National Schools.

    vii. KATIE7 FITZGERALD was born in 1936. She married JIM HALLETT. 

    3. DANIEL6 DILLANE was born on 23 Jul 1898 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. He died on 30 Nov 1900 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland.

    4. CATHERINE6 DILLANE was born on 09 Oct 1899 in Kinnard, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. She died on 25 Sep 1900 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland.

    5. WILLIAM6 DILLON was born on 21 Oct 1901 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. He died on 28 Jun 1969 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.. At this stage William and Thomas changed name to Dillon. (See also Kate Woods, born March 24th 1866 in my Woods Family Blog By George Langan.) at   https://georgelangandotcom.wordpress.com/

    6. THOMAS6 DILLON was born on 21 Jan 1903 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. He died on 25 Jan 1995 in Berwyn, Illinois, U.S.A.. He married Mary M. Mulvihill on 06 Jan 1934 in La Grange, Illinois, U.S.A.. She was born on 06 Jan 1907 in United States of America. She died on 24 Sep 1993 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. Mary was the daughter of Patrick Mulvihill and Nora Agnes (Honoria) McGrath from Killeaney, Glin.

    Thomas Dillon and Mary M. Mulvihill had the following child:

    i. NOREEN ANN7 DILLON was born on 19 Jun 1937 in United States of America. She died on 08 Feb 2002 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. She married (1) JAMES W BIDWELL. He was born on 29 Apr 1933. She married (2) JOSEPH HENNESSY. He was born on 09 Apr 1934. He died on 27 Jan 2003.

    (Additions by George Langan & Sarah McBride.)

    Notes for Daniel Culhane and Eliza Mulvihill.  Known as Eliza ‘Bess’ Mulvihill.

    Daniel Culhane and Eliza ‘Bess’ Mulvihill had one son Jack ‘Bess’ Culhane and one daughter Ann ‘Annie’ Culhane. Jack ‘Bess’ Culhane married Mary O’Connor from Clash, Athea. They had one son Dan Culhane and three daughters Babe, Moll and Bridget Culhane. This was Eliza’s second marriage, having been previously married to Paddy McCoy, Killeaney, Glin with whom they had one daughter Ellie McCoy. Paddy who died at a relatively young age, also went under the name McBoy.

    Ellie McCoy, Paddy’s daughter, inherited the Killeaney farm and got married to Michael O’Connor from Dromtrasna, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick. They had four sons and two daughters. Paddy Michael O’Connor, grandson of Ellie, inherited the farm and sometime during the 1960’s, exchanged it for another farm in Manistir near Croom, Co. Limerick.  Mattie Dillane who became the new occupier of the Killeaney farm, is still farming there today. (George Langan) See https://georgelangandotcom.wordpress.com/

    James and Anne ‘Annie’ Dillane are interred in Kilfergus Cemetery, Glin.

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  • MARY ANN DILLANE, KINARD, GLIN, CO. LIMERICK By George Langan & Mary King.

    July 31, 2024
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    MARY ANN5 DILLANE (Mary4 Feury, James3, Thomas2, James or Thomas1) was born on 29 Mar 1863 in Kinard, near Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. She died on 30 Jun 1938 in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. She married Patrick Joseph Donnelly, son of Thomas Donnelly and Winifred Bourke, on 15 Jul 1888 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. He was born on 20 Feb 1867 in Varna, Co. Galway, Ireland. He died on 22 Feb 1920 in Townsville, Queensland, Australia.

    Notes for Mary Ann Dillane: She arrived in Brisbane on 11 January 1886 with her brother.

    Thomas. Patrick Joseph Donnelly and Mary Ann Dillane had the following children:

    i. THOMAS JOSEPH DONNELLY was born on 28 May 1889 in (at Calvary Hospital) (Redlynch). Queensland, Australia. He died on 26 Dec 1959 in Queensland, Australia. He married Elizabeth Mary Marcella Ryan on 05 Jan 1913 in Redlynch, Queensland, Australia. She was born in 1889. She died in 1966.

    Thomas Joseph Donnelly and Elizabeth Mary Marcella Ryan had the following 3 children:

    i. ROSE CATHERINE ANNE7 DONNELLY was born on 27 Oct 1909.

    ii. MARCELLA MARY IRENE7 DONNELLY was born on 15 Jan 1914 in Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia. She died on 29 Jan 1929 in Kilcoy, Queensland, Australia.

    iii. HANOR PHILOMENA PAULINE7 DONNELLY was born on 03 Nov 1915 in Queensland, Australia. She died on 15 May 1916 in Charters Towers, Queensland, Australia.

    ii. MARY WINIFRED JOSEPHINE DONNELLY was born on 25 Jun 1891 in Queensland, Australia. She died in 1939 in Brisbane Queensland, Australia. She married Daniel Herbert Kennedy on 06 Jun 1914 in Queensland, Australia.

    Daniel Herbert Kennedy and Mary Winifred Josephine Donnelly had the following 5 children:

    i. HERBERT FRANCIS7 KENNEDY was born on 02 Oct 1924. He died in 1996.

    ii. ? KENNEDY.

    iii. ? KENNEDY.

    iv. ? KENNEDY.

    v. ? KENNEDY.

    iii. WILLIAM PATRICK DONNELLY was born on 26 Aug 1896 in Queensland, Australia. He died on 29 Sep 1943 in Queensland, Australia. He married Winifred Sarah Millman on 20 Sep 1919 in Queensland, Australia.

    iv. EILEEN MARGARET DONNELLY was born on 20 Aug 1899 in Queensland, Australia. She married Walter George Brown on 02 Sep 1924 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He was born about 1899.

    v. MYRA CLARE GENEVIE DONNELLY was born on 19 Oct 1901 in Queensland, Australia. She married Walter Lavish Sydney Wood on 12 Oct 1925 in Queensland, Australia. He was born about 1901.

    vi. HONOR PHILOMENA DONNELLY was born on 13 Sep 1904 in Queensland, Australia. She died on 07 Jun 1981 in Queensland, Australia. She married Michael Hickey on 25 Aug 1930 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He was born about 1900 in Brisbane Queensland Australia.

    Michael Hickey and Honor Philomena Donnelly had the following children:

    i. CORAL7 HICKEY.

    ii.TERRENCE7 HICKEY.

    vii. IRENE CATHERINE DONNELLY was born on 13 Aug 1906 in Queensland, Australia. She married James Clifford Lawrence on 12 Sep 1936 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

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  • JOHN STACKPOOLE 1888-1947, KINARD, GLIN, By George Langan & Mary King.

    July 29, 2024
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    John Stackpool was married to Margaret Dillane, Kinard and had the following children:

    i. THOMAS JOSEPH6 STACKPOOL was born Dec 22nd, 1888 Kinard, Glin. He died on 13 Jan 1947 in Bronx, Bronx, New York, USA. He married Bridget Delia Cregan on Dec 1st, 1919 in Manhattan, New York, New York, USA. Bridget was born Feb, 15th, 1890. She died on Jan 14th, 1938, New York, U.S.A. Bridget Cregan was the daughter of Thomas Cregan, Clogogh (Lr. Ballyguiltenane) and Ellen Dillane, daughter of Thomas Dillane, Killeaney, Glin. Bridget Cregan had a sister Ellen Cregan (Sep 8th, 1871 – 3 Dec 3rd, 1910, 2264 Amsterdam Ave, New York.   Ellen emigrated to Elmhurst, New York on Sept 3rd, 1897 where she met and married George Carter, son of Thomas Carter & Johanna Furnane, Finoo, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick. George was born on Nov 17th, 1864 at Finnoe, died  Mar 28th, 1948 at 19 Carter Road, Pleasant Valley, New York. Can’t find any marriage cert for the couple in Ireland. It was there that George and Ellen held an open door for all his Nolan half niece’s and nephew’s who emigrated from Finnoe. (George Langan, Sarah Mignogna McBride & Mary King).

    See my blog on the Griffin Family, Glenagragra, Glin for the Nolan & Carter families.

    Thomas Joseph Stackpoole and Bridget Delia Cregan had the following children:

    i. JOHN4 STACKPOOLE was born on 11 Jan 1921 in Astoria, Queens, New York, USA. He died in 1965.

    ii. HELEN MARGARET STACKPOOLE was born on 13 Feb 1924 in Astoria, Queens, New York, USA. She died on 26 Feb 1924 in Manhattan, New York, New York, USA.

    iii. THOMAS DENNIS STACKPOOLE was born on 07 Jul 1927 in Astoria, Queens, New York, USA. He died in 1969.

    iv. CATHERINE MARIE STACKPOOLE was born on 06 Sep 1930. She died in 2009.

    ii. MARY6 STACKPOOL was born in 1890 in Kinard, County Limerick Ireland. Died Dec 17th, 1895.

    iii. PHILLIP6 STACKPOOL was born on Dec 15th, 1891 in Kinard, County Limerick. He died on 27 Jul 1981 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. He married MARY SCANLON, daughter of Denis Scanlon and Catherine Windle, on 20 Nov 1931 in Cook County, Illinois, USA.She was born on 20 Apr 1901 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick Ireland. She died in 1998. (Mercy Hospital)

    Phillip Stackpoole and Mary Scanlon had the following children:

    i. JOHN7 STACKPOOLE.

    ii. CATHERINE7 STACKPOOLE. Born 1934, died 2003.

    iv. WILLIAM6 STACKPOOLE was born on 15 Dec 1891 in Kinard, Glin County Limerick. He died on 18 Dec 1891 in Kinard, Glin County Limerick. William & Philip Dillane were twins.

    v. BRIDGET6 STACKPOOL was born in 1894 in Kinard, County Limerick Ireland. She married ? CAVANAGH. She died May 20th, 1913 in Detroit, Michigan USA.

    vi. MARGARET6 STACKPOOLE was born on 14 Dec 1895 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick. She died on 17 Dec 1895 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick Ireland

    vii. JOHN6 STACKPOOL was born on  Nov 13th, 1896 in Kinard, County Limerick. He died in 1983 in Kinard County Limerick Ireland. He married CATHERINE SCANLON. daughter of Denis Scanlon & Catherine Windle, on 14 Feb 1931 in Glin,  (Church of Immaculate Conception), the witnesses being – Michael Dillane & Ellie Scanlon.  Cathleen was born in 1906 in Kinard, Glin and died in 1989.

    John Stackpoole and Catherine Scanlon had the following children:

    i. MARGARET7 STACKPOOLE. She married James (Jimmy) Wallace, Tullyleague. Jimmy was an insurance agent.

    James Wallace and Margaret Stackpoole had the following children:

    i. MARY8 WALLACE.

    ii.JOHN WALLACE.

    iii. THOMAS WALLACE.

    iv. KATHLEEN WALLACE.

    v. MARGARET WALLACE.

    vi. JAMES WALLACE.

    ii. CATHERINE7 STACKPOOLE,  married ANTHONY (TONY) SULLIVAN, Kinard. Known locally as Tony Sullivan. Catherine died on April 12th, 2016.

    Anthony Sullivan and Catherine Stackpoole had the following 3 children:

    i. PRIVATE FEMALE8 SULLIVAN.

    II. PRIVATE MALE8 SULLIVAN.

    More on the O’Sullivan family.

    On March 5th, 1935 at Glin church,Tony Sullivan’s father John (Jack) Sullivan aged 34 years, married Mary (Mai) Scanlon aged 28 years, daughter of John Scanlon, a farmer from Kinard, the witnesses being – John O’Sullivan & Margaret Scanlon.  John married into the Scanlon place in Kinard. John (Jack) Sullivan’s father was Michael O’Sullivan a farmer and publican from Ballyhahill. Mary (Mai) Scanlon’s aunt, who was also Mary Scanlon married Dave McInerney. Anthony (Tony) Sullivan & Catherine Stackpoole were married on Feb 23rd, 1974 on the same day as my brother Patrick got married. My aunt Maureen Langan was married to Tony’s 1st cousin once removed, Paddy McInerney. Paddy McInerney was born on June 27th, 1914. Both were invited to each of the weddings so they decided Paddy would go to Tony’s, his 1st cousin once removed, and Maureen to my brother’s, her nephew.  Tony had a brother Michael O’Sullivan who emigrated to England. Michael, who remained single in life died on Dec 17th, 2008 and is buried in Kilfergus cemetery, Glin.

    Tony Sullivan and Catherine Stackpoole had the following children:

    i. PRIVATE FEMALE5 SULLIVAN.

    ii. PRIVATE MALE5 SULLIVAN.

    iii. MARY7 STACKPOOLE. Mary was a schoolteacher, she married Declan Kelly.

    Declan Kelly and Mary Stackpoole had the following children:

    i. PRIVATE FEMALE8 KELLY.

    II. PRIVATE MALE8 KELLY.

    iii. PRIVATE MALE8 KELLY. 

    viii. MICHAEL JOHN6 STACKPOOLE was born on Julyt 14th, 1899 in Kinard, Glin County Limerick Ireland. He died in 1985. He married Nora Hayes, daughter of John Hayes, on 10 Oct 1924 in New York, USA. She was born on 05 Feb 1900 in Drummaan, County Clare Ireland. She died in 1959.

    Michael John Stackpoole and Nora Hayes had the following child:

    i. CATHERINE MARGUERITE7 STACKPOOLE was born in 1925. She died in 1989.

    xi. DANIEL6 STACKPOOLE was born on Dec 25th, 1900 in Kinard, Glin County Limerick. He died April 2nd, 1911. 

    More on Philip Stackpoole & Bridget Dillane.

    PHILLIP STACKPOOLE was born in 1836. He died on 10 Nov 1901 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick Ireland. He married Bridget Dillane on 14 Feb 1858 in Glin, Limerick, Ireland (Chapel of Glin). She was born in 1831 in Glin, Co. Limerick Ireland. She died on 27 Oct 1909 in Cahara, Glin at the home of her daughter Ellen Mangan.

    Phillip Stackpoole and Bridget Dillane had the following children:

    i. BRIDGET2 STACKPOOLE (daughter of Philip Stackpoole & Bridget Dillane) was born on 18 Nov 1858 in Kinard, Glin County Limerick, sponsors – Thomas Stackpoole & Ellen Leahy.

    ii. MICHAEL STACKPOOLE baptised on Jan 29th, 1860, sponsors – Mary & John Dillane.

    iIi. THOMAS STACKPOOLE (son of Philip Stackpoole & Bridget Dillane) was born in Jan 1862 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick. He died on 05 May 1905 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA. He married Ellen Dillane, daughter of Thomas Dillane and Bridget Cregan, on 07 Aug 1883 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA. She was born in Nov 1857 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. She died on 29 Jan 1940 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. CECELIA3 STACKPOOLE was born on 25 Dec 1884 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA. She died in 1969.
    ii. MARY STACKPOOLE was born on 17 Dec 1885 in Michigan, USA. She died in 1971.
    iii. PHILLIP STACKPOOLE was born on 26 Nov 1889 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA. He died in 1929.

    iv. THOMAS ANTHONY STACKPOOLE was born on 26 Jul 1891 in Detroit, Wayne,
    Michigan, USA. He died in 1955.
    v. ELLEN STACKPOOLE was born on 16 Feb 1893 in Michigan, USA. She died in 1971.
    vi. JOSEPH MICHAEL STACKPOOLE was born on 05 Dec 1895 in Michigan, USA. He
    died in 1957.
    vii. WILLIAM STACKPOOLE was born in Mar 1898 in Michigan, USA. He died on 03 Jun
    1898 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
    viii. MARGARET STACKPOOLE was born on 10 Sep 1900 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan,
    USA. She died on 08 Mar 1901 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.

    iv. MARY STACKPOOLE (daughter of Philip Stackpoole & Bridget Dillane) was born on 08 May 1864 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. She died on 13 Oct 1937 in Aughrim, Moyvane Kerry, Ireland. She married Timothy Neville on 10 Feb 1891 in Glin, Limerick, Ireland (Chapel of Glin). He was born in 1863 in Co Kerry. He died on 02 Feb 1916 in Aughrim, Listowel, County Kerry.

    Timothy Neville and Mary Stackpoole had the following 9 children:

    i. PATRICK NEVILLE was born on 06 Jan 1892 in Aughrim, Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland. He died.

    ii. PHILIP NEVILLE was born on 17 Apr 1893 in Aughrim, Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland. He died.

    iii. JEREMIAH NEVILLE was born on 20 Aug 1894 in Aughrim, Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland. He died.

    iv. MICHAEL NEVILLE was born on 20 Feb 1896 in Aughrim, Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland. He died.

    v. MARY. GARET NEVILLE was born on 12 Jun 1898 in Aughrim, Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland. She died.

    vi. JOHN JACK NEVILLE was born on 04 Feb 1900 in Aughrim, Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland. He died.  Jack Neville   married to Cregan, Tullyleague and they had a son who died very young. 

    vii. TIMOTHY NEVILLE was born on 24 Oct 1901 in Aughrim, Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland. He died.

    viii. JOHN NEVILLE was born on 19 Dec 1904 in Aughrim, Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland. He died.

    ix. MARY NEVILLE was born on 15 Jun 1906 in Aughrim, Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland. She died on 11 Jul 1906 in Aughrim, Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland.

    v. MICHAEL STACKPOOLE (son of Philip Stackpoole & Bridget Dillane) was born on 12 Nov 1864 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick, Ireland. He died on 14 Aug 1923 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA. He married MARY O’ROURKE. She was born on 18 Oct 1871 in Ireland. She died on 18 Jan 1929 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States.

    Michael Stackpoole and Mary O’Rourke had the following 3 children:

    i. THOMAS STACKPOOLE was born on 10 Apr 1887 in Glin, Co. Limerick Ireland.

    ii.KATHLEEN M STACKPOOLE was born on 19 Jun 1889 in Glin, Co. Limerick Ireland. She died on 17 Jan 1981 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States.

    iii. MARY STACKPOOLE. She died in Apr 1960.

    vi. JOHN STACKPOOLE (son of Philip Stackpoole & Bridget Dillane) was born on 04 Oct 1866 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick. He died on 20 Mar 1901 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. He married Margaret Dillane, daughter of William Dillane and Mary Feury, on 14 Feb 1888 in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin. She was born on 11 Dec 1861 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick Ireland. She died on 01 Feb 1929 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick Ireland. (For family see Maegaret Dillane above

    vii. ELLEN STACKPOOLE (daughter of Philip Stackpoole & Bridget Dillane) was born on 08 May 1869 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick Ireland. She died before 1872 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick.

    viii. DANIEL JOHN STACKPOOLE (son of Philip Stackpoole & Bridget Dillane) was born on 20 Jul 1870 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick Ireland. He died on 08 May 1930 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA. He married Alice Butler on 09 Oct 1908 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA. She was born in 1872. She died in 1941.

    Daniel John Stackpoole and Alice Butler had the following children:

    i. PHILLIP WILLIAM STACKPOOLE was born on 02 Nov 1909 in Michigan, USA. He died in 1963.

    ii.JOHN DANIEL STACKPOOLE was born on 02 Mar 1911 in Michigan, USA. He died in 1967.

    iii. ROBERT JOSEPH STACKPOOLE was born on 07 Apr 1914 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States.

    He died in 1994.

    ix. ELLEN STACKPOOLE (daughter of Philip Stackpoole & Bridget Dillane) was born on 18 Dec 1872 in Kinard, Glin County Limerick Ireland. She died on 26 Sep 1953 in Cahara, Glin Co. Limerick. She married THOMAS MANGAN. He was born in 1872. He died on 04 Jul 1944 in Cahara, Glin Co. Limerick Ireland. They had a son David Mangan who was a traveller for Glynn’s flour company, Kilrush, Co. Clare. He was known locally as the ‘Banger Mangan’. From what I can gather David had two sisters who lived in Cahara, on the Mail Road. My brother Patrick used to sell them trailers of turf.

    Ellen Stackpoole & Thomas Mangan had the following family of 11 –

    i. David Mangan born Jan 13th, 1902.  

    David was a traveller for Glynn’s flour company Kilrush, Co. Clare, one of West Clare’s major employers between 1811 and 1980’s.

    He was known locally as the ‘Banger Mangan’. David had two sisters who lived in Cahera, on the Mail Road. My brother Patrick supplied them with trailers of turf for many years. 

    ii. Annie Mangan born on March 11th, 1903.

    iii. John Mangan born on Jan 29th, 1904.

    iv. Patrick Mangan born on Jan 9th, 1905.

    v. Bridget Mangan born on Dec 14th, 1905.

    vi. Catherine Mangan born on April 25th, 1907.

    vii. Philip Mangan born in 1911.

    viii. Mary Mangan born on July 9th, 1912.

    ix. Ellen Mangan born Nov 21st, 1913.

    x. Thomas Mangan born on Feb 24th, 1915.

    xi. Margaret Mangan born on March 3rd, 1916.

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  • ATHEA GARDA BARRACKS, By George Langan.

    July 26, 2024
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    At a meeting held in the Gresham hotel Dublin on 9th Feb 1922 Alderman Michael Staines TD, a native of Newport, Co. Mayo was proposed as the first Commissioner of the Irish Republic police force known as the Civic Guards. The new force was initially armed, but was reorganised after the Kildare Mutiny as an unarmed force and renamed An Garda Siochana. Staines resigned his role as Commissioner following the mutiny and was replaced by General Eoin O’Duffy. Duffy, who was a native of Carrickaduff, Castleblaney, Co. Monaghan served as Commissioner from September 1922 to February 1933. 

    On June 14th 1923 the first Gardai were allocated to the village of Athea. They were accommodated in a section of a building which was rented from a Dr. Maurice  Rice Danagher, a native of Athea but who was living in Thomaly On-Teess, England at the time. 

    On November 7th 1924  Patrick T. Liston & Co, Solicitors, Rathkeale wrote to the Chief Superintendent, Phoenix Park advising him that these premises were now offered for sale by public auction and that the Gardai would have to vacate the premises on getting three months notice. 

    In a letter dated Jan 7th 1925 from the Secretary Dept of Justice to the Commissioner with regard to the provision of accommodation for the Garda Siochana at Athea it was stated therein that while Mr. Danagher would prefer to regain possession of the entire building for business and residential purposes he was prepared, with a view to settlement, to let the western portion of the building as a Garda Station until more suitable accommodation could be found and that the necessary repairs should be carried out to the portion of the building in question. The repairs were carried out and the new Garda Station was occupied on February 6th 1925 with conditions of tenure as follows -: 

    Premises :                 The western portion of the landlord’s house at Athea. 

    Lesser :                     Maurice Rice Danaher, Athea, Co. Limerick, Esquire. 

    Rent :                        £40 per annum. 

    Tenure :                    Yearly from 6th February 1925. 

    Liability for 

    Rates & Taxes :        Landlord liable. 

    Maintenance :           Landlord liable. 

    On Oct 2nd 1925 Mrs. Ellen Connell, Bridge House, Athea wrote to  the Deputy Commissioner, Eamonn Coogan offering portion of her house to be used as a Garda station.. Mrs. O’Connell concluded her letter as follows : –  

    ‘’I will be satisfied to lease the portion mentioned for a period of 10 years, ten years, or less or more for lump sum to be agreed on. 

    Trusting to hear from you at your earliest convenience. 

                                                                                 I beg to remain, 

                                                                             Yours Sincerely,   Ellen O’Connell.’’ 

    Following an inspection by a Mr. Brophy from the Board of Works Mrs. O’Connell’s house was deemed not suitable. It was reported as follows – ‘’the matter was fully considered and in view of the impracticability of providing suitable married accommodation in the premises your offer could not in the circumstances be accepted.’’ Not satisfied with the outcome Mrs. O’Connell called personally to the Garda Depot on the first week of July 1927 to renew her offer. She was now willing to lease the entire premises, including the shop portion thereof for the purpose of a barrack. Once again her offer was turned down. 

    Meanwhile, on July 9th 1927 Mr. Patrick Lynch, Main St, Athea threw his hat in the ring offering his house to be used as a barrack for Athea. Patrick Lynch I might mention was a brother to James Lynch, Glosha. Patrick spent many years working in the U.S., came home and opened a shop next door to Dan Liston’s public house, (now J.P. Collins’s R.I.P.) Tommy Danaher bought the place afterwards and he subsequently sold it on to the Liston family. 

    Mrs. O’Connell wasn’t a bit satisfied with the whole set up. She made her feelings known in a letter dated Aug 9th 1927 to a guard Murphy, Phoenix Park, Dublin, that she was of the opinion that her enemies were trying to weave a net around her.(somebody had reported to the authorities that the floods from the Gale river were entering her house) She made it clear that the flood only entered her house on one occasion,(a cloud burst) when guard Rousome and his wife lived with her. She also stated that a day or two before she got back from Dublin the Sgt had cleverly arranged the moving of guard Dunne and his wife from her house to Mr. Danaher’s public house. She also mentioned that the burning of her house in 1913 was not of her making but of her very great misfortune and she thanked her P.P. Canon Cregan for his influence into sorting out of her mishap. 

    On Aug 3rd 1928 Ellen O’Connell and Patrick Lynch were both informed that their respective building’s were deemed to be unsuitable for the purpose of a Garda barracks. It was stated that no amount of alterations would make Mrs. O’Connell’s premises suitable. In the case of Patrick Lynch it was stated that the house consisted of five apartments. There were no out-offices and Lynch was not willing to provide any and was not willing to make any alterations in the house itself. The house was too small and there was no married accommodation available either. 

    It was also mentioned that there was a site now available in the village for the building of a new barracks. 

    On Sept 24th 1928 Sgt John Sheehy made the following report in relation to Athea Gda Station : 

    ‘’I respectfully beg to state that the out-office accommodation for single men at this station consists of a turf-shed of about 8’  –  12’ and a back yard 30’  –  7’. 

    The sanitary arrangement consists of a lavatory with a pipe connected to the sewer which when flushed with water drawn in buckets empties itself into the river. 

    This lavatory is situated in an adjoining yard the property of the landlord, Maurice Danaher and is about 40 yds from the station and is often used by the public as well as the men at the station. 

    There is no married quarters at this station or no sanitary arrangements for same’’. 

    Moving on to November 7th 1930 we have a letter written by Eamon Ambrose P.C., Athea to Gen E. O’Duffy, Gda Depot. Eamon (Ned) was the Athea correspondent for the Kerryman newspaper at the time and was well known for his panache with the pen. He was married to a schoolteacher and they lived next to the old post-office on the Abbeyfeale Road which  later became John Joe O’Connor’s drapery store. 

    The letter went as follows : 

    A Chara, 

                          It is with considerable diffidence I venture to communicate with you over a matter, which is altogether outside my sphere as a private citizen, and which in addition, is one that should only be the concern of the Garda Authorities themselves. Naturally, the erection of a barracks for the rank and file of the Garda, either in Athea or elsewhere, as well as the selection of suitable sites for same, are matters which should be left solely to the discretion and judgement of those responsible for police administration. Advice or suggestions proffered from outside sources, however well meaning, are to be deprecated, in such instances, especially when they are unsolicited. It is with profound reluctance, therefore, that I take the liberty of addressing you relative to the proposed sites for a Garda barracks at Athea, the building of which, has, I understand, been in contemplation for some time past. 

    One of those sites, which happens to be adjacent to the local post office, has, I believe, been provisionally selected a considerable time back, as a suitable place on which to erect the proposed barrack. Very recently, however, it appears that a Mr. Thomas O’Connor has offered an alternative site in a field at the eastern end of the village, in the near vicinity of the local creamery, and within the past few days the proffered plot has been mapped and inspected by an official acting on behalf of the police authorities. There are certain diverse features, however,  connected with both sites, which impel me to pen this letter for the purpose of rendering the Garda Authorities cognisant of certain important facts before they make a definite selection. 

    The site offered by Mr. O’Connor, is situated in close proximity to the local creamery, and during the Summer and Autumn months, as a result of droppings from milk-carts, the atmosphere in the neighbourhood is usually pervaded with a most unpleasant and unhealthy effluvia. So pronounced is this odour during the periods referred to, that Mr. O’Connor, whose premises are adjacent, has repeatedly stated , that unless some steps are taken to remedy or abate the nuisance, he and his family will be obliged to seek a change of residence. Then, the ground on which it is proposed to build a barrack, is extremely low and damp, with an unstable and shifting subsoil of peat and marl on which it would be impossible to erect lasting foundations unless the architect would be prepared to incur the additional expense of building on piles. 

    Another serious objection to this site as a location for a barrack, arises from the fact that during the milk season, ingress and egress to and from the building, would be rendered extremely difficult by the rows of milk-carts awaiting their turn to enter the creamery yard. From April to November, so great is the traffic at this point, owing to the enormous number of carts converging on and emerging from the creamery yard, that the Garda often experience a difficulty in regulating it. 

    On the other hand, the site originally selected, which adjoins the local post office, has everything to recommend it, and it is the considered opinion of members of the Athea Towns Improvement Committee, of which body I happen to be Hon. Secretary, that a more ideal place for the erection of a barrack, is not to be found in the village. It stands on rising ground, on a firm and stable surface, in a healthy environment, while its proximity to the river and main sewer would render perfect and thorough sanitation possible. Athea is supplied by water by gravitation, and as the main pipe runs past the suggested site, a copious supply of pure water could easily be installed within the new building. It is important to note also, that this part of the village may be described as its business centre, and it is here – at the eastern end –  that most of the business houses, licensed and otherwise, are situated. A Garda barrack erected on this site, would be only about 25 of 30 yards from the Cross, at which point all traffic between the towns of Glin, Abbeyfeale, Listowel and Newcastle West, would be easily under police observation. 

    Apart from all these considerations, however, there are other factors connected with the claim of this particular site for consideration, which should determine the Police Authorities to accord it approval before all others. The owner, Mr. D. W. Hurley, has been a staunch and consistent supporter of the Government ever since its formation. He has been a strong and influential advocate of its administration, in this area, at a time when it required considerable  courage to be so , and when the Garda were first established here , some years ago, it was in a great measure due to the influence which he exercises in the district, that these young officers were able to function. Personally, I hold no brief for Mr. Hurley, nor neither am I imbued with either animus or prejudice against Mr. O’Connor, but speaking on behalf of the principal residents of Athea. I consider it only bare justice to the former, that those who are charged with the selection of a site for the erection of a barrack at Athea, should be placed in possession of the foregoing facts. 

                                                                                         Is Mise, Le Meas Mor, 

                                                                                                       Eamon Ambrose P.C. 

    Following inspections by the local assistant architect the site offered by Mr. Denis Hurley was deemed to be the most suitable and negotiations got under way for its acquisition. By Oct 17th 1931 several tenders had been received and on Nov 2nd 1931 the Board of Works placed a contract with Mr. G. Downes, Hospital, Knocklong, Co. Limerick for provision of a Garda barracks for Athea. 

    In January 1932 Tommeen (Jacky) O’Sullivan, Dirreen secured the contract of supplying the stones from Dirreen quarry for the construction of the barrack. (see also Athea Parish Journal 1992-93 p158-9.) 

    Feb 27th, 1932 – Work was proceeding slowly. Two stone masons were employed and the foundation was laid. Three labourers were also employed at the work. 

    March 31st 1932 –  Good progress was now being made.  Five stone masons were employed and the walls were up to five feet. 

    May 3rd 1932 –  Construction proceeding rapidly. Walls completed and ready for roofing. 

    November 15th 1932  – New Barracks occupied.  

    Tenure – In Perpetuity.  

    Maintenance – B.O.W. 

    List of Gardai who served in Athea from 1924 – 1937. and where transferred from :- 

    Sergeant John Sheehy from Depot on 11/12/1924. 

    Sergeant Patrick Mc Kenna  from Pallas on 10/10/28. 

    Sergeant Martin Corley from John St on 23/2/1930. 

    Sergeant Timothy Walsh from Portmagee on 25/8/1932. 

    Sergeant Michael C. Clarke from Camp on 28/9/1935. 

    Gda M. Nally – Depot – 14/6/1923. 

    Gda Patrick Shanley – Depot – 8/9/1924. 

    Gda Denis Harrington – ?    – 12/9/1924. 

    Gda Michael McCarthy – ?  27/11/1924. 

    Gda Michael Rousome – Killaloe – 1926. 

    Gda Rody Dunne – Ballyneety – 21/2/1927. 

    Gda Andrew Doyle – Kilmeedy – 14/5/1928. 

    Gda John J Breen – Newcastle West – 27/6/1928. 

    Gda Con Tobin – Hospital – 18/10/1928. 

    Gda William Kilgallon – Ballyfarnon – 9/12/1929. 

    Gda Cornelius Farrell – O’Briens Bridge – 10/3/1931. 

    Gda Patrick Daly – Castlegregory – 27/10/1931. 

    Gda John Bracken – Adare – 23/9/1932. 

    Gda John P Donovan – Kilmaine 27/10/1932. 

    Gda Bernard Conlon – Depot – 5/2/1935. 

    Gda Edward Joe Murray – Depot – 5/6/1935. 

    Gda John Courtney – Depot – 25/10/1935. 

    Gda Jeremiah Leahy – Drumcollogher – 9/1/1936. 

    Gda Thomas Sullivan – Tullaroan – 14/1/1936. 

    Gda Jeremiah Keaney – Depot – 9/4/1936. 

    Gda Timothy Linehan – Murroe – 19/2/1937. 

    ______________    Source – Gda Museum, Dublin Castle. 

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  • JOHANNA BARRETT, TURRAREE, GLIN, By George Langan

    July 23, 2024
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    I have a marriage on March 5th, 1889 at Glin church of a farmer’s daughter Johanna Barrett, aged 33 years, daughter of Patrick Barrett 1811-1897 & Margaret Barrett, Turraree to Thomas Ruddle, farmer’s son, aged 30 years, son of Andrew Ruddle, Turraree, the witnesses being – Denis Mulcair & Mary Enright.  It is of the belief that Johanna Barrett was a niece to Thomas Barrett 1819-1894 as in blog on Barrett’s of Templeathea. So, that being the case, it’s quite probable that Johanna’s father Patrick Barrett, was the Patrick in Dysart, who may have moved to Turraree at some stage or other, maybe to work with his brother Thomas. Patrick Barrett died a widower on March 11th, 1897 at Turraree, aged 87 years, Margaret Ruddle, Turraree present at his death. Margaret Ruddle was Margaret Enright who was married to David Ruddle, Turraree. Margaret died on May 4th, 1899 at Turraree aged 41 years, her husband David Ruddle present at her death.

    1901 Census for Ruddles, Upper Turraree as follows – 

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

    1911 Census for Ruddle’s Upper Turraree as follows – 

    Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head  Religion 

    Ruddle Thomas    54   Male   Head of Family     Roman Catholic 

    Ruddle  Johannah Nee Barrett  56   Female      Wife        Roman Catholic 

    Ruddle Andrew (Sonny)  21    Male               Son       Roman Catholic 

    Ruddle Thomas  16    Male                           Son        Roman Catholic 

    Ruddle Mary  19   Female                   Daughter         Roman Catholic 

    Woulfe Thomas  40                       Male Servant         Roman Catholic 

    Thomas Ruddle & Johanna Barrett lived in Knockdown, on the Kerry-Line road where Paddy Halloran lived afterwards. (approx. 200yds west from the cross on the right-hand side) Thomas was the creamery manager at the old Cork & Kerry creamery, which was located across the road from Joe White’s, Knockdown. Family hereunder and as per Census above – 

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

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

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

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

    1901 Census for Cummanes, Knockdown as follows – 

     Surname    Forename    Age    Sex      Relation to head       Religion 

    Cummane Patrick           46      Male     Head of Family      Roman C 

    Cummane Ellen Nee Enright 30 Female      Wife                 Roman C 

    Cummane Michael          8      Male            Son             Roman C 

    Cummane Mary             2       Female     Daughter       Roman C 

    Cummane Margaret      1       Female     Daughter     Roman C 

    Enright Margaret          30      Female  Visitor             Roman C 

    Enright Johanna            18       Female Visitor            Roma

    1911 Census for Cummane’s 

     Surname Forename Age Se xRelation to head  Religion 

     Cummane Patrick 50 Male Head of Family Roman Catholic 

    Cummane Ellen Enright 40 Female Wife Roman Catholic 

    Cummane Patrick 14 Male Son Roman Catholic 

    Cummane Mary 12 Female Daughter Roman Catholic 

    Cummane Margaret 10 Female Daughter Roman Catholic 

    Cummane William 9 Male Son Roman Catholic 

    Cummane Daniel 7 Male Son Roman Catholic 

    Cummane Thomas 4 Male Son Roman Catholic 

    Cummane John 2 Male Son Roman Catholic 

    Cummane Ellen Female Daughter Roman Catholic 

    Enright Johana 26 Female Visitor Roman Catholic 

    Patrick Cummane was married to Ellen Enright from Templeathea. Their son John Cummane, aged 2 in above census, inherited the family farm and married Mary Meade from Killeaney, daughter of Michael Meade and Catherine O’Connor. Catherine O’Connor’s brother Jim O’Connor was married to my grand-aunt Maggie Lynch from Glashapullagh. Family from John Cummane & Mary Meade as follows – 

    Private Cummane. 

    Private Cummane. 

    Private Cummane. 

    Private Cummane.

    Private Cummane. 

    SEE ALSO LYNCH – FAMILY HISTORY OF, BY GEORGE LANGAN | lynch family, Glasha, Athea, Co. Limerick (wordpress.com)

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