Family genealogy, stories, local history generally from West Limerick, North Kerry and beyond compiled in an A-Z index. Births, Marriages & Deaths etc. In areas where certain surnames are extremely common, it was necessary for me to assign nicknames to distinguish one family from the other. I can assure you, my intention is never to offend. I take on board the sensitivity and feelings of others when such identifiers are used as every family is unique and special and by taking this approach, not alone am I preserving the uniqueness of each family but also expanding the culture of local history and genealogy. If you are interested in tracing your family history and learning more about the local history and the people of West Limerick, North Kerry and beyond, you will find the following blog useful:

A-Z Index of Families

The A-Z index compiled here includes a variety of entries such as births, marriages, and deaths. This organized approach makes it easier for you to navigate through the historical records and stories of your ancestors. Here is what you can expect to find:

• Births: Records of births, including notable individuals who have contributed to local history.
• Marriages: Documented unions that have shaped family trees over generations.
• Deaths: Commemoration of lives and the legacy they left behind.
• Abbreviations:
• W.O. Weekly Observer.
• A.P.J. Athea Parish Journal. Available at Cairde Duchas, Athea.
• A.P.N. Athea Parish News. Available at Cairde Duchas, Athea.
• B.R.J. Ballyguiltenane Rural Journal. Available at Glin Library.

Uncovering Your Roots

To begin tracing your family history, consider the following steps:

1. Gather Initial Information

Start with what you know. Collect any family records, photos, or stories from relatives that can provide clues about your ancestry.

2. Use the A-Z Index

Refer to the A-Z index to find relevant entries about your family. This index will help you locate specific information about births, marriages, and deaths etc. When checking surnames take particular care as far as the O’s are concerned. You will find that in some surnames the O is dropped, such as – O’Sullivan to Sullivan: O’Connor to Connors: O’Grady to Grady and so on.

3. Explore Local Resources

Visit local archives, libraries, and historical societies in West Limerick and North Kerry. These institutions often hold valuable records that can further your research.

4. Connect with Local Historians

Engage with historians or genealogy groups in the area. They can offer insights, guidance, and potentially connect you with distant relatives or other researchers.

Celebrating Local History and Culture

The history of West Limerick and North Kerry is rich with stories of resilience, community, and cultural evolution. As you delve into your family history, you will also discover the broader narrative of the region, including:

• Cultural Traditions: Festivals, music, and customs that have been passed down through generations.
• Historical Events: Significant events that have shaped the communities and landscapes.
• Influential Figures: Local leaders, artists, and innovators who have made an impact.

By exploring your genealogy and local history, you contribute to the preservation and celebration of the unique heritage that defines West Limerick, North Kerry, and the surrounding areas.

Happy exploring, and may your journey into the past be as rewarding as the legacy it reveals!

For more information on various people & subjects, please follow the links provided.

Names etc…. being added on a daily basis.

LATEST UPDATE ON MAY 19th, 2026.

Abbeyfeale Magazine..Macalla na Mainistreach, launched in 2000. Extract from…. The Great Frost – 1739/40 in A.P.N. April 24th, 1999.

Acton Margaret…..Death during the week of Nov 18th, 1987 of Mrs. Margaret Acton, Main St, Glin.

Adams of Glin…Peugeot dealer of the year for 2024. W/O Feb 26th, 2025. Shane Adams and his team.

Ahern Con, Knockfinnisk, Athea, death of in July 1994.

Ahern Denis ‘Denny’, Gortnagross, Athea, born on March 3rd, 1924. Denis married Johanna ‘Birdie’ Guiry circa 1954. The Guiry’s originally came from Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick. Denny died on Dec 1st, 2008. Johanna Guiry, died on Nov 30th, 2017. Denny had a forge in Gortnagross.

Ahern Frank….. Police Chief Frank Ahern, the“tough cop” who saw to it that San Francisco remained a closed town, died of a heart attack yesterday while watching a baseball game. He was 58. Ahern collapsed in a box seat at Seals Stadium while watching the 15th inning of a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was his first day back from vacation. San Rafael CA Daily Independent Journal 1958-09-02.

Ahern Hannah nee Flavin...Aug 7th, 1956….Death of Hannah Ahern nee Flavin, Glensharrold, Ardagh, Co. Limerick, aged 36 years. She was the daughter of Paddy Flavin, Glenagragra. She came home to Flavin’s to die, my grandfather George Lynch stayed up with her on several nights before she died. George and Paddy Flavin were 2nd, cousins. Stack’s, Carrickerry with horse-drawn hearse had the funeral. The driver was a man by the name of Pollard. Hannah was married to Jack Ahern, their house was across the road from Windle’s public house.

Ahern Hanora, Finnoe, Ballyhahill, aged 29 years, daughter of Michael Ahern, Finnoe, Ballyhahill, married Patrick Guiry, aged 52 years, son of Michael Guiry on Feb 21st, 1928 in Ballyhahill church, the witnesses being – David O’Connor, Finnoe & Mary Agnes Quille, Gortnagross, Athea. (It would appear to be a double marriage between the Ahern sisters, Hanora & Mary and the Guiry brothers, Patrick & Thomas, even though Hanora Ahern’s address given as Finnoe)

Ahern James, Knockfinnisk, son of Michael Ahern, farmer, married Catherine Dalton, Upper Athea on Feb 22nd, 1873, at Athea church, Catherine , aged 21 years, daughter of William Dalton, the witnesses being – Maurice ? and Patrick Ahern. Catherine Dalton had a sister Johanna Dalton who was married to Patrick Patsy Lynch, Glasha, Athea.

Ahern James, born on Mar 23rd, 1907 – New Haven,  Connecticut, died Jun 17th, 1984 – Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut. James was an auto parts salesman  James married Penny Lenore.

Ahern John (Jack) 1880-1955, New Haven Connecticut U.S.A. & Dirreen, Athea, Co. Limerick, son of Patrick (Patsy) Ahern, farmer and Julia O’Sullivan. John Jack married Catherine O’Connell, Glenagragra, Glin on November 15th, 1902. The witnesses for the wedding were John Mullane and Mary Connors. (Patsy Ahern was from Knockfinnisk, Athea, married into the O’Sullivan farm in Dirreen). (In places the name of this family is spelt Aherne)

Ahern John, Gortdromagouna, Knockanure, Co. Kerry…marriage to Ellen Langan on Feb 4th, 1860…see under Langan Ellen.

Ahern John Patrick...John Patrick Ahern born 18 September 1905 in New Haven and died 18 May 1987 in Middleton, Connecticut aged 81 years. According to his death certificate he never married and was never employed. According to the 1920 census he was a salesman, dry goods store.

Ahern Margaret ‘Maggie’, Dirreen, Athea married John Liston, John born on Feb 15th, 1877. On Feb 27th, 1906, at Athea church, John Liston married Margaret ‘Maggie’ Ahern Dirreen, daughter of farmer, John Ahern, the witnesses being Thomas Liston & Mary Ahern. John & Maggie settled in the home place.

Ahern Margaret, Upper Athea, death of in Sept 1991 after a prolonged illness. Margaret was married to Ted Ahern. Margaret will be remembered for all the time and help she gave to all the young couples who took part in pre-marriage courses etc.

Ahern Mary, Knocknagorna, daughter of Jack Ahern. Mary married Michael Mulvihill, born on June 23rd, 1873 at Glenagragra. Michael married into the Ahern place, where Paudie Mulvihill lived in my time. Their son Patrick (Padden) Mulvihill married Nonie Brick and became the father and mother of the said Paudie. The cottage is situated on the banks of the Glasha river, on the border of Knocknagorna and Glasha along by the Kerryline roadway.

Ahern Mary, Gortnagross, Athea, daughter of Michael Ahern, married Thomas Guiry from Ballyhahill, son of Michael Guiry on Feb 21st, 1928 in Athea church, the witnesses being – John Ahern & Margaret Quill. (It would appear to be a double marriage between the Ahern sisters and the Guiry brothers)

Ahern Maudie, Dirreen (Lug), Athea…died June 1990…interred in Templeathea cemetery on Monday July2nd, 1990.

Ahern Michael Mickie, Rooskagh East, Athea died peacefully on 7th December 2024, at University Hospital Limerick. I knew Mickie well, always called to Kiely’s every Christmas.

Ahern Patrick, Garrygloss, Athea was on the Limerick minor football team that beat Tipperary on Sunday May 18th, 1997. Lined out for Limerick v Tyrone in the U21 football final on May 13th, 2000 at Mullingar.

Ahern Patrick Rev Fr. Athea, fatally injured following a fall from his horse in 1804.

Ahern Patsy, Coole, Athea, R.I.P. July 1991.

Ahern Peg Sr. Anne, Knockenrawley, Co. Tipperary & Gortnagross, Athea…death of in Aug 1997….sister to Denny & Mary Ahern.

Ahern Siobhan...Rooskagh East, Athea…died on Oct 19th, 1993.

Ahern Thomas, Dromada, Athea, born Sept 30th, 1878 to James Ahern & Margaret Walsh. On Feb 17th 1914 at Athea church, Thomas Ahern, Gortnagross, Athea, married Johanna Quille, daughter of Denis Quille, the witnesses being Pat Ahern & Bridget Ahern, Gortnagross. (Dromada & Gortnagross being the same place). Thomas Ahern died on Dec 9th, 1949 at Gortnagross, Athea. Johanna Quill Ahern died on Feb 4th, 1976 at Gortnagross, Athea, Denis Quille was born 1833 and died on March 16th,1915. In 1856,  Denis Quille married a Mary Ahern, born 1838 – 1912. Denis Quille & Mary Ahern had a family of 10.

Ahern Tilly, Coole West, Athea…death of on Dec 6th, 1997. . A most popular member of the Athea community. She was the life and soul of every party, gathering or outing. She was small in stature but big in heart.

Ahern Timothy, Parkana, Athea….Lightning strike on piggery, June 1944….A.P.J 1989 p96.

Ahern Tom, Parkana, Athea, death of in Oct 1998. Tom was a Co. Councilor, a building contractor and a hard working member of the Fianna Fail party. He took part in many Pioneer Waltzing competitions and won many trophies and was also a talented singer. It was no surprise then that his funeral was the largest ever seen in Athea.

Ahern Tom, Lr, Dirreen, Athea, married an Enright girl from Lr, Dirreen. Tom Ahern was the father of Jim Tom Ahern 1884-1979. Jim Tom was married to Brigid Fitzmaurice from Moyvane, Brigid, whom had come back from U.S. having spent years over there. (see Barrett Family History) Jim Tom Ahern’s land was located between Jerry Hanrahan’s and Mick Sheehy’s. There’s a long boreen going down to Jim Tom’s place. Jim Tom had a brother and a few sisters whom all emigrated to New York. Tom Barrett, son of Denny ‘Brown’ Barrett bought Jim Tom Ahern’s place. Brigid Fitzmaurice had a sister who was married to William Ahern, Upper Dirreen. 

Ahern’s pub, Athea, ex ‘Hotel’ above was purchased in 1984/’85 by Jeremiah Forde, formerly of Rooskagh. New name Village Inn. Later named as The Gables when under new ownership. The pub was formerly owned by John Ahern and his wife. Mrs Ahern died on July 3rd, 1946, predeceased by her husband.

Ahern Seamus, Parkanna, Athea elected to Limerick Co. Councill on Sunday June 13th, 1999 for Fianna Fail.

Ahern Vincent.…Vincent Joseph  “Duke” Ahern 1918 – 2005, married Teresa Mary Murphy. born Aug 1st, 1918 and died on Oct 23rd, 2007 aged 89 years. Vincent was born on Feb 6th, 1918 at New Haven and died on May 13th, 2005 at Branford, New Haven aged 87 years, buried at St. Agnes Cemetery, Branford.  ‘Vincent spent 25 years at Brock Hall Dairy in Hamden, investigator for Connecticut State Welfare Dept. Established Ahern Realty in Branford’. My thanks to Kathleen Doczy, Orland Park, Illinois for that piece of information.

Ahearne’s of Dirreen, Athea, Tim & Dan. The Ahearne brothers of Dirreen, Tim and Dan, are notable figures in the history of athletics. Tim Ahearne, representing Great Britain and Ireland, secured a gold medal in the triple jump (formerly known as the Hop-Step & Jump) at the 1908 Olympics in London with a remarkable leap close to 50 feet. His brother Dan held the world record for the event from 1909 to 1920. In honor of their achievements, a bronze cast of two winged feet by the late Jim Flavin, a renowned artist from Athea, stands on Colbert Street, symbolizing their athletic prowess and the soaring spirit of sportsmanship they embodied.

Aherne Ellen, of the ‘Hotel’ Athea, passed away on Wednesday, July 3rd, 1946, at her residence. She was the widow of John Aherne, a general merchant from Athea. A native of County Cavan, Ellen’s legacy endures in the community she left behind.

Aherne Jack, Dirreen (Lug). Jack had a house in Glasha back in the 1940’s or thereabouts that was built by Con O’Shaughnessy, Knockdown. A man by the name of Copely from around Limerick city had it rented for a time. Tom Scanlon bought the house from Jack. Jack and his wife Bridget ‘Bridgie’ Aherne went to live in Killarney. Bridgie was a sister to Paddy ‘The Jobber’ Aherne in Dirreen. Lately, I’ve been told that Jack & Bridgie emigrated to America. They had one son John Aherne whom they left behind when they emigrated. John, who was reared by his aunt Maudie and uncle Thady in Lug, died tragically when he was in his early twenties. Jack & Bridgie had other children born in the U.S. At some stage or other Jack & Bridget returned from the U.S. as he died on April 21st, 1973 and is buried in Templeathea, address given as Park Rd, Killarney, Co. Kerry. His wife Bridget died on March 6th, 1979. Jack had been a member of the R.I.C. prior to emigrating. (In places the name of this family is spelt Ahern)

Aherne James, Dirreen, Athea. James had a son called William Aherne1807-1874 who was married to Johanna Shine 1810-1907. Margaret (Peg) Aherne 1832-1916, daughter of William Aherne & Johanna Shine was married to Patrick Scanlon 1832-, Kinard, Glin.

Aherne Joe, married Bridget O’Connell, Glensharrold, Co. Limerick. Bridget died from cancer leaving a young family to Joe Aherne and his daughter Margaret. Margaret, who was the oldest child reared her brothers Mick, Jack and Joe while her sisters Nancy and Bridie went to their aunt Kate O’Connell who lived in Adare. That aunt was another sister to master John O’Connell. She was married to Lord Dunraven’s gardener and gate keeper Tim Corden. They lived in the lodge at the Adare manor gates. Margaret Aherne grandmother of (Jacqui Geoghegan Mangan) daughter to Joe Aherne & Bridget O’Connell and niece to master John O’Connell was married to Tomas Geoghegan, who was son of Tomas Geoghegan Glin, and Johanna Hayes Clounleharde, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick.

Aherne Kit…Oct 19th, 1987…Kit Aherne, Hillside Drive, Athea and formerly from Knockfinnisk, Athea was laid to rest.

Aherne Mary, Cratloe, Athea, died a widow, on Aug 28th, 1933 aged 104 years, her daughter-in-law Catherine Aherne from Cratloe present at her death. Cause of death – fracture of right femur followed by cardiac failure. Daniel & Mary lived in a thatched cottage near Cratloe creamery. Mary was from Kiskeam, Co. Cork. Death notice in Irish Times of Aug 31st, 1933. Daniel was a farm labourer and worked with several farmers over the years. Daniel & Mary’s first child was born in Tournafulla/Templeglantine, Co. Limerick. Daniel & Mary had a son Maurice Ahern, who on Feb 23^rd, 1909 at Athea church married Catherine Moore, Athea, daughter of Michael Moore, a labourer, the witnesses being Dan O’Connor, Coole West and Hannie Moore, Newcastle West. Catherine Moore had a brother Jack or Mick Moore who was a tailor in Athea village. On Sept 11^th, 1935 Edward O’Halloran, a labourer from Upper Athea, son of John O’Halloran a labourer, married Mary Ahern from Cratloe, Athea, daughter of Maurice Ahern & Catherine Moore the witnesses being Thomas O’Halloran and Nellie Ahern. Their son John O’ Halloran married Joan Denihan, daughter of Martin Denihan, Coole West & Johanna O’Connor, Keale, Athea. Joan Denihan O’Halloran went to her eternal reward on Sat Jan 27th, 2024.

Aherne Mary nee Nolan, Glenagragra (Scort), married to Paddy Ahern from Athea, Paddy married in there. Mary died during Dec 1998.

Aherne Mossie…Feb 19th, 1986.…..Recent death in London of Mossie Aherne, Gortnagross, Athea, uncle of Mary Anne Carroll, Gretta Enright and Ned Enright. The Enright’s mother was Aherne.

Aherne Paddy, Glensharrold…died on wed Sept 27th, 1989. Paddy was editor of the West Limerick Journal. Extract from..The Rare Ould Stuff…A.P.N. May 1st, 1999.

Aherne Patrick, Knockfinnisk…R.I.P. Nov 1988. Renowned fiddle player. Inherited the music from the great fiddle player Jackson.

Aherne Tilly, Coole West, Athea…death of in Dec 1997. A most popular member of the Athea community. She was the life and soul of every party, gathering or outing. She was small in stature but big in heart. Sympathy to her sister Maggie.

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

Aherne Tom, Glensharrold, Co. Limerick, Author & Journalist…correspondent for Weekly Observer, Ardagh/Carrickerry Notes. Article entitled Sweet Old Mill, W/O Jan 5th, 2000. Gives a detailed history on the people and heritage of the area.

Aherne Willie, Dirreen, Athea died on Thurs Aug 10th, 1989. Married to Connell, Glenbawn, Ballyhahill.

Ambrose Fr. Bob, Dunganville, along with his brother Stephen, took part in the Ardagh Barracks raid on March 5th, 1867. They both went on the run, Stephen went to the U.S and Bob joined the priesthood. Bob died on April 8th, 1926 and is buried in the Churchyard of Glenroe where he was Parish Priest.

Ambrose Con, Ballyhahill…died Dec 2022…Con was a past chairperson of the Gerald Griffin’s Ladies Football club. His wife Helen is the local correspondent for the Weekly Observer and Limerick Leader newspapers.

Ambrose Mikie, Lr. Dirreen, Athea…death of during Feb 2001. Sympathy to his wife Bridie, daughter and sons. Mikie was a native of Ardagh, Co. Limerick

April 1983 was the wettest since 1922. 

Ardagh G.A.A. Club reviewed by ‘Old Gael’, Limerick Weekly Echo Jan 9th, 1954. ‘Old Gael’ being my brother in law Michael Kiely, Rooskagh East, Athea…

Ardagh Garda Station, Co. Limerick…on Nov10th, 1959 the station was destroyed by fire. Account in Weekly Observer Wed Oct 18th, 2023 page 23 By John Hough.

Ardagh Parish Records.…Langan’s…From Nora Langan Ghauri.

Ardagh/Carrickerry Wrenboys….won the All Ireland Wrenboy title for the 3rd year in a row at Listowel on Friday Sept 24th, 1999.

Arkle…March 30th, 1964…The mighty Arkle wins the Irish grand national at Fairyhouse.

Artane…Sat May 7th, 1988…..the whole place covered in brown sand from the Sahara desert.

Ath Na gCorp, Clounleharde, Ballyhahill, The very first mass on the site was concelebrated by Fr. Tim O’Leary & Fr. Michael O’Connor on Aug 17th, 2001. It must have been a great honour for Fr. Michael as he was born just down the fields from the site. ”Catriona Flavin, writes Peg Prendeville, added to the solemnity of the occasion by playing some music on the concert flute. Indeed it was lovely, when Fr. Tim called for a minute of silence to commemorate the dead. All that could be heard was the tinkling of the stream, running between the people and the altar.” Plaque Unveiled on Sunday August 18th, 2024…The following account by Peg Prendeville on Athea & District News, Knockdown News which can also be accessed in Athea.ie Poem by Paddy Faley in W/O Wed Aug 22nd, 2001.

Athea….Artic Conditions… during December 1996 and January 1997. Many cars damaged from skidding off the roads. Doctors never as busy with a bug that hit the area.

Athea Auxilary Search…..The incident at Athea on Sunday, October 31st, 1920, reflects a tense period in Irish history, during the struggle for independence. The search conducted by the Auxiliary Cadets from Listowel at the chapel gate following last mass, while seemingly uneventful in terms of findings, was part of a broader context of suspicion and military activity in the region. This particular search following last Mass, where local men and boys were examined in small groups, albeit conducted courteously, was indicative of the heightened vigilance and security measures imposed by British forces. Such incidents, while not leading to direct confrontation or discovery of incriminating materials, contributed to the atmosphere of the time, where communities were subject to unexpected searches and the presence of armed forces. The fact that no items of interest to the authorities were found, and that the cadets maintained a polite demeanor, suggests a moment of calm in an otherwise turbulent era of Irish history. This event, and others like it, would eventually culminate in significant historical developments in the quest for Irish self-determination.

Athea Bog Letting.…..Another Sworn Enquiry Suggested. Limerick Leader Sat May 6th, 1950 p10 http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Athea Bogs...poem by George Langan...A.P.J. 1990 p45.

Athea Cairde Duchais Top award for Community Initiative, W/O July 12th, 1995. Poem By Paddy Faley in W/O July 19th, 1995.

Athea Carnivals from 1965 onwards…..

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

Athea Church...The Church in Athea By Caoimhin O’Danachair…A.P.J. 1989 p121-123. He refers to the old church building in Templeathea dating back as far as 1410. The stones of the church were quarried in Dirreen and brought on the backs of friars and their helpers to Athea. Says Caoimhin, ‘If you look at Dirreen quarry, you will see that the stones at the top are thin and the layers get thicker as you go down. In the church walls the reverse is the case, with thin stones at the bottom, getting thicker as the wall rises.’ The walls were built according as the stones were brought from the quarry.

Athea Civil Defence By Pat Brosnan.…A.P.J. 1990 p25-28.

Athea Community Council A.G.M. June 22nd, 1998…described as ‘one of the most embarrassing chapters in the history of the organisation’. New Community Council democratically elected by the people from the parish on Monday July 7th, 1998. Election results for 2001 A.P.N Oct 25^th, 2001.

Athea Community Sports Results for 1999 compiled By Pat Brosnan, A.P.N. May 22nd, 1999.

Athea Coursing Club, The First.…Poem by John Hunt, Chicago and Athea. Taken from Athea Parish News Aug 24th, 1996.

Athea Dancers…Jimmy Hickey’s Troupe of dancers that included 5 from Athea crowned World Champions in Germany May 1999.

Athea Set Dancers….All Ireland Scor Champions 1978.

Athea Cumanna na mBan up to 1921 comprised of the following led by their captain Josie Liston who later married Tom Wallace, Alice Foley, Nurse Stack, Nora Fitzgerald, Babs Woulfe, Nora & Han Dalton, Maud Ahern, Josie Leahy, Madge Hayes, Nora Sullivan & her sister Dolly Carroll, Peg Griffin, Johanna Mulvihill, Delia O’Connor and Ellie Mullane. (Maighread McGrath A.P.J. 1990 p 115.)

Athea Drama Group...Production of ‘Sive’ March 26th & 27th, 1993. ‘The Buds of Ballybunion’, 7th, 8th, & 10th, April 1994 at the Colbert Memorial Hall, Athea. Weekly Observer April 6th, 1994. Production of ‘Nano’ April 1996, cast members listed. Weekly Observer April 10th, 1996. The Year of the Hiker, March 2000, A.P.N. Feb 26th,2000.

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

Athea 2nd Annual Field Day June 22^nd, 1997. Photo.

Athea…Christmas Eve storm of 1997 created havoc in Athea and its surrounds. Blackout from Christmas Eve ’till 5pm on the following Saturday. No water or electricity for the Christmas. Queues formed at a spring well in Michael Dalton’s homestead in Toureendonnell to get supplies of spring water.

Athea G.A.A. through the years….Follow link

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

Goals: Paddy Murphy (Postman). Father of Sonny Murphy.

Backs: Mick Ahern, Dirreen, brother to the athletes.. Patrick Woulfe, the Village. Paddy Mullane Harnesmaker & Team Trainer, (Father of the ‘Bomber’ Mullane, the Village. Paddy, whom had previously worked in Listowel was left the house in Athea by his late uncle.) Tom Brouder, Shoemaker from the Village, originally from Coole West. Tom ‘Baker’ O’Sullivan, the Village. Mick Sullivan, the Village, brother of the ‘Baker’.

Midfield: Fr. Tom Hayes, Fairystreet & Tennessee. & Fr. Tim Leahy, Iowa, U.S.A. & Woodview, Athea.

Forwards: Willie Cosgrave (Creamery Manager) I think he was from Co. Wexford. Jerry Sheehan, Mick ‘Phil’ Woulfe, Cratloe, father of Timmy Woulfe. Harry Reidy, Upper Athea. Dick Denihan, Gortnagross & Fr. Johnny Mullane, Parish Priest in Leeds, son to Jim ‘Hustle’ Mullane, Dirreen, Athea (Andy Riordan now lives in the Mullane place)..

Sub: Fr. Charlie Troy, Listowel, cousin of Fr. Tim Leahy, Charlie finished up Parish Priest in Ballyfermot, Dublin.

Re- Paddy Mullane above.

Paddy’s Journey to All-Ireland Glory

In the early 1900s, the world of Gaelic football was both challenging and exhilarating, as it demanded not only athletic prowess but also a deep commitment to the sport. Paddy Mullane, a dedicated footballer from Lower Athea, Co. Limerick, playing his club football with Listowel Emmets, Co. Kerry, exemplified these qualities during the sensational 1909 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final. (Paddy was a harness-maker in Listowel)

The Night Before the Final

The night before the much-anticipated final, Paddy was collected from Athea by three of his team-mates. They embarked on a long, arduous journey by car, driving through the night to reach Dublin. Their destination was Barry’s Hotel, a popular lodging place for teams competing in significant matches.

Upon their late arrival, the weary footballers were greeted with a simple yet comforting meal: a sandwich paired with a mug of tea. This modest repast provided them with the sustenance needed after their long drive.

Match Day Rituals

The following morning, the team awoke at 10 AM, ready to face a day that would go down in history. Breakfast mirrored their late-night snack—a sandwich and a mug of tea—fueling them for the momentous game ahead.

In a display of unity and discipline, the team marched in single file from Barry’s Hotel to the iconic Croke Park. This ritual highlighted their camaraderie and focus as they prepared to compete against Louth for the championship title.

The Final Showdown

The atmosphere at Croke Park was electric as the Kerry team took to the field. With skill and determination, they outplayed their opponents, securing a triumphant victory with a score of 1-9 to Louth’s 0-6. The win was not only a testament to their hard work but also an addition to the rich legacy of Kerry football.

Celebrations and Homecoming

After the match, the team marched back to Barry’s Hotel, this time proudly carrying the coveted cup. The celebration was brief for Paddy and his three colleagues, as they soon set off for their journey back home to Listowel.

Paddy, ever the diligent worker, resumed his role as a harness-maker the very next morning. By 9am, he was back in his shop on Patrick Street, seamlessly integrating his passion for football with his professional life.

A Legacy Remembered

Paddy’s story is a poignant reminder of the dedication and resilience that defined early Gaelic football players. His journey to the 1909 All-Ireland victory is not just a tale of sporting achievement but also a testament to the enduring spirit of teamwork and perseverance. (See also Mullane John hereunder, father of Patrick.)

Re-Fr. Tom Hayes, Fairystreet, Athea.

Early Life and Education

Fr. Tom Hayes was a dedicated individual who spent his formative years at All Hallows College, in Dublin. During his time there, the institution’s strict rules prevented both Tom and his fellow students from attending the All Ireland Final at Croke Park. This experience highlights the strict academic and spiritual environment that shaped him and many others during that era.

Ministry in Tennessee

After his ordination, Fr. Tom devoted his life to serving the community in Tennessee, U.S.A. His ministry was characterized by compassion, humility, and a deep sense of duty to his parishioners. He became a beloved figure in the community, known for his kindness and unwavering commitment to his faith.

Retirement Dreams

Upon retiring from the priesthood, Fr. Tom had a singular wish: to return to Athea, his homeland, and spend his remaining years surrounded by family and the familiar comforts of his roots. Understanding the depth of his longing, his parishioners in Tennessee came together to support him. They organized a collection, and with their generous contributions, Fr. Tom was able to purchase a new car for his journey.

The Final Journey

Fr. Tom embarked on the long drive from Tennessee to New York, where he intended to board a ship bound for his homeland. The night before the ship’s departure Tom secured his car on board the liner then made his way to a city hotel where he could stay the night. Tragically, Fr. Tom passed away in his sleep, leaving his wish unfulfilled.

A Community’s Love

Despite the sadness of his sudden passing, the love and respect Fr. Tom garnered during his life were evident in the actions that followed. His remains were respectfully returned to Tennessee, where he was interred in a local convent. His parishioners ensured that Fr. Tom’s legacy of kindness and service would be remembered and cherished forever.

Fr. Tom Hayes’ story is a poignant reminder of the impact a single life can have on a community. His dedication to his faith and his parishioners left an indelible mark on all who knew him, and his spirit continues to inspire.

Fr. Tim Leahy, above, born at Woodview Athea on Nov 8th, 1894 and died in Iowa, U.S.A. post 1968. His father was James Leahy & his mother was Bridget (Bedina) Clery.

Athea 1948 West Junior Football Champions. Athea beat Kilcoleman at Newcastle West on Sunday October 24th, 1948 on a scoreline of Athea 4-11 to Kilcoleman 1-3,a title they last held in 1938.

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

Athea 1949 West Junior Football Champions beating Glin in Askeaton on a scoreline of Athea 1-3 to Glin 1-2.

Athea Minor team of the early 1950’s as follows-

Timmy Hanrahan (Coole West, Beenanoon)

Sean Quinn (Temoleathea) Timmy Mullane (Village) John Moore (Village)

Mike Griffin (Glenagragra) Ned Roche (Benmore) Dan Barrett (Turraree)

Timmy Woulfe (Cratloe) Michael Roche (Benmore)

Mikie O’Connor (Dirreen, Lug) Richie O’Connor (Dirreen, Lug) Seanie O’Connor (Upper Athea)

Christy Roche (Benmore) Joe Leahy (Cratloe) Tom Barrett (Fairystreet)

Athea West Junior Football Champions 1950 successfully defended the title beating Glin at Newcastle West on Sunday July 9th, 1950 on the scoreline of Athea 1-3….Glin 1-1. A crowd of over 2,000 attended this eagerly awaited contest. Glin opened the scoring with a point from Kevin Barrett whose father came from Athea. Paddy Dunne and Pat Fitzgerald were invincible for Glin. Dan & Owen Liston at center-field were masterful for Athea with Jimmy Hayes and Pa O’Connor excellent in the attack. Hayes sent an unstoppable shot to the Glin net to give the champions a 3 point lead at half-time. Tempers frayed in the second half with a player from each side sent to the line. The Dalton brothers, Leahy and Sonny Murphy were unbeatable for Athea.

Athea County Junior Football Champions 1950 on a scoreline of Athea 1-2, Treaty Sarsfields 0-3. Follow link for match report….Limerick Leader Wed Dec 6th, 1950, page 4. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Athea 1953 West Junior Football Final….Athea 0-6, Glin 1-4.  First round of the West Junior football championship May 31^st, 1953 at Newcastle West. The Shannonsiders were lucky to hold on to their lead as the Athea forwards missed several chances in the closing 10 minutes. Tempers became frayed on a few occasions with many a heavy knock given and taken. However to keep things under control, two opposing players were ordered to the line. Moore had a tremendous game in goals for Athea. Enright, Dillane and King kicked points for Glin before Seanie O’Connor got a point for Athea, their only score in the first half. Moore made two fine saves before the interval; however, he was beaten by a fisted effort by the Glin  veteran Paddy Dunne who slammed the ball to the Athea net following a melee in the square. Halftime score – Glin 1-3 to Athea 0-1.

On the resumption Mikie Connors kicked a point for Athea followed by a Seanie Connors point soon afterwards. Enright followed with Glin’s only score of the second half, a point from a free. Pa O’Connor followed with another point for Athea and two more from Seanie O’Connor and Mikie Connors brought the Glin lead to just a single point. Just before the final whistle Mikie O’Connor missed a 14 yds free for Athea. The game was refereed by Jim Danaher, Knockaderry.

The Teams as follows –

Glin.

J.Dillane

F. King.  S.Ward. M. Dillane.

P. Enright.  M. Houlihan. T. Houlihan.

 C. Cremin.  P. Fitzgerald.

P. Dunne. P. King.  M. King.

D. O’Connor.  C. Scanlon.  S. Collins.

Athea.

Mick Moore. Goalkeeper (village). Pa O’Connor (village).  Dan Liston (Dirreen).  Patrick Mullane (village). Timmy Mullane (village).  Michael Scanlon (Lr. Dirreen).  Mikie O’Connor (Dirreen, Lug). Sonny Murphy (village).  Seanie  Connors (Upper Athea). Christy O’Connol (village).  Christy Roche (Benmore).  Mick Dalton (Knocknagorna). Seamus Vaughan (Dirreen).  Richie O’Connor (Dirreen, Lug).  Tom Murphy (village).

Athea 1955 Juvenile Football team, beaten a 1pt by Askeaton in the final of the west, played in Newcastle West.

Goalkeeper – Henry Reidy (Upper Athea)

Full-Backs – Paddy McCoy (Templeathea), Michael Shine (Village) Ted Ahern (Parkana)

Half-Backs – Denis McGrath (Gortnagross) Frank Cotter (Cratloe) Tony Barrett (Fairystreet)

Midfield – Johnny Mullane (Knocknagorna) Joe O’Keeffe (Coole West)

Half-Forwards – Jim Barrett (Fairystreet) Patrick Mullane (Knocknagorna) Neily Woulfe (Village)

Full-Forwards – Sonny Wrenn (Gortnagross) Gerry Roche (c) (Benmore) Tom Fitzgerald (Park)

Athea 1-0, Abbeyfeale 3-1, 1956….in the first round of the West Limerick U14 championship 1956. Outstanding for Abbeyfeale were –McMahon, O’Connor, Ahern & Lyons. Best for Athea were – Mullane, Barrett, O’Connor with their goal coming from S. Barrett. The match was refereed by Timmy Woulfe N.T. Athea. The Kerryman June 9th, 1956. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Athea 2-11, Pallasgreen 1-2 in the 1963 County Junior Final which was played in Bruree on March 1st, 1964. Scores for Athea – Timmy Woulfe 1-5. Jerry Carey – 1-2. Jim Barrett 0-2. Tom Barrett 0-2. Referee Mick Sexton, Bruree.

Athea 1964.… Beaten in the County Senior Semi-Final by St. Patrick’s on a scoreline of St. Patrick’s 4-6 to Athea’s 1-2.

The Athea team as follows –

Sean McNamara.

Tom Fitzgerald. (Park) Richie O’Connor. (Dirreen, Lug) Jim Leahy. (Upper Athea)

Seamus Dillane.(Templeglantine) Timmy Woulfe. (Cratloe) Timmy Hanrahan Coole West.

Johnny Mullane (Knocknagorna) & Tom Barrett. (Fairystreet)

Mike Hayes. (Dirreen) Paddy Dwane (Castlemahon) Jim Barrett. (Fairystreet)

Pat Laven. (Garda Patrickswell) Gerry Carey (Garda Athea) Tim Quaid. Dirreen.

Picture courtesy of A.P.J. 1990 p139

Athea 0-10, Newcastle West 0-8...West Limerick Senior Football Final, June 9th, 2000, played in Abbeyfeale. W/O June 14th, 2000.

Athea…All Ireland Medals for 3 Athea girls…A.P.N. June 27th, 1998.

Athea U14 Boys & Girls... County Football Champions 1999.

Athea Community Council A.G.M. June 22nd, 1998. stated to be ‘one of the most embarrassing chapters in the history of the organisation’. A.P.N June 27th, 1998.

Athea Community Sports Results for 1999 compiled by Pat Brosnan.

Athea Dancers part of the Jimmy Hickey Troupe…World Champions in Germany 1999.

Athea E-Commerce…The Giants Village.

Athea Flood Relief Scheme.

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

Athea Gun Club…List of those who sponsored a Card Game at the Top of the Town on March18th, 1996. Members for 1998.

Athea Horse Races.… revived on Sat Nov 22nd 1919 after a considerable length of time. The course at New Park was lent for the event by Rice Danaher.

Athea Householders in 1870…. List of and those in the same houses in 1913…A.P.J. 1989 p76.

Athea…Jack Athea from Newtown was a saying we had in West Limerick when we were growing up. In fact there was such a man. Jack was his name, who came from Athea and finished up living in Newtown. Jack was his christian name and he acquired the nickname to distinguish himself from another Jack of the same name who lived in the locality.

Athea Ladies Footballers won the Co Senior Championship on Sunday Aug 22nd, 1999 in Glin, beating Gerald Griffins on a scoreline of 2-6 to 2-4. Lorraine, Leanne & Louise Higgins, Glasha on the tesm. They repeated the feat on Wed Aug 22nd, at Glin, 2001 when defeating the reigning county and All Ireland Junior champions on a scoreline of Athea 3-8, Gerald Griffin’s 3-7. Louise Higgins scored 2-6 of the total score. Her sister Lorraine Higgins was captain of the team. See report in A.P.N Aug 30th, 2001. Athea 2-10, Newmarket -on- Fergus 1-7. Munster Intermediate C/ship.

Athea Library By Mary O’Sullivan, Librarian….A.P.J. 1989 p134.

Athea Mass Rock…Mass at on Sunday Sept 27th, 1992. Photo, Weekly Observer Wed Sept 30th, 1992.

Athea…My Home in Sweet Athea, Poem by Mick Lynch, Chicago & Blaine, Athea. B.R.J. 1978 page 13. Mick died circa 1968.

Athea..My Homeland In Athea, poem By Paddy Faley...A.P.J. 1989 p125.

Athea News – Past & Present. Newspaper clippings etc….In Alphabetical order Follow link.

Athea…Old Fair of, November 14th.… as remembered in verse by Paddy Faley…A.P.J. 1989 p88.

Athea Parish Journal 1998/’99 edition reviewed by Mangaire Sugach in Limerick Leader Sat Feb 20th, 1999. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com on

Athea Parish News…free edition on Dec 25th, 1999.

Athea Police Report: 1814.

In the year 1814, the district of Athea in County Limerick was under scrutiny by the local authorities due to the presence of bandits in the area. The police report from that time provides a detailed account of the situation and the challenges faced by law enforcement.

Description of Athea

Athea was described as a collection of poor cabins, indicative of a community struggling with economic hardships. The simplicity and modesty of the dwellings reflected the poverty prevalent among its inhabitants. This environment was fertile ground for unrest and dissatisfaction, often leading to sympathy for those living outside the law.

Community and Outlaw Sympathies

The report highlighted a significant challenge for the police: the local populace was largely in sympathy with the outlaws. This sympathetic inclination was not uncommon in areas where the community felt disconnected from the legal and economic structures governing them. Outlaws were often seen as folk heroes or as individuals challenging an unjust system, which fostered a sense of camaraderie between them and the residents.

Law Enforcement Challenges

The police faced considerable obstacles in their attempts to apprehend the bandits. The support from locals meant that outlaws could find refuge and assistance with relative ease. This dynamic made policing efforts more complex, as the officers had to navigate not only the physical terrain but also the social landscape, where trust and loyalty were aligned against them.

In conclusion, the 1814 police report from Athea offers a glimpse into a tumultuous period in Irish history, where economic hardship and social disenfranchisement fueled a culture of resistance and solidarity with outlaws. The document serves as a reminder of the multifaceted nature of crime and law enforcement, particularly in communities facing systemic challenges.

Athea Post Office Robbery….Nov 6th, 1939.….Limerick Leader 1905-current, Wednesday, November 22, 1939 – Page 3. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com This case should never have proceeded. Despite the fact that his coat was found at the scene, there was no prima facia case against him. In my opinion the man was set up. The District Justice made the proper decision. The evidence, other than that of the sub-postmaster’s, failed to meet the required standards of credibility to substantiate a conviction. Safeguarding the innocent is paramount, as the consequences of wrongful convictions can be devastating and irreversible, leading to shattered lives and dreams unfulfilled. This man’s life was totally destroyed. He emigrated to England and died at a young age. (George Langan)

Athea Projects…Two new projects for…A.P.N. Aug 22nd,1998.

Athea…’Rambling House’ contingent on Kerry Radio on Sunday July 2nd, 1997 included – Musicians – Donie Lyons, Eamon Riordan, Tim Joe Riordan. Singers – Nellie Fitzgerald, Lilian O’Carroll, Conor Herbert, Pat Brosnan, Tom Ahern. Storyteller’s – Mickey Liston and Pat Griffin. Jerry Brouder gave a run down on the good works of Youth Reach.

Athea…Random Facts About By Tom Aherne, Glensharrold…A.P.J 1998 p16-17.

Athea re-union trip to London, May 18^th, 1988 By Mary Browne, Athea….A.P.J. 1998 p20. Article & Photographs. October 4th, 1990 Re-union By Kathleen Mullane...A.P.J. 1990 p41.

Athea Rural Shops that are no more. Mick Reidy’s Grocery and filling station at Glenagore closed in Aug 1999. Other shops around the parish that are all closed include – Joe Leahy’s, Cratloe West; Paddy Moran’s. Toureendonnell; Seamus & Mary Vaughan, Upper Dirreen; Mick Scanlon’s, Lower Dirreen; Higgins’ of Glasha; Moll & Mick Dalton’s, Glasha and Bridie Forde’s in Knocknagorna.

The Disappearance of the Rural Shop:

The rural shop was once a cornerstone of community life, an essential amenity that served the people of the parish for many years. It was more than just a place to purchase necessities; it was a sanctuary where customers were treated with courtesy and consideration, ensuring that no one was left wanting for a loaf of bread or a grain of tea and sugar.

In those days, rural shops in the parish played a major role in the lives of local communities. They were not just commercial establishments but vibrant hubs of social interaction. People would regularly ramble in at night, not only to pick up a few odds and ends but also to engage in conversation, share stories, and more than likely discuss the happenings of the day. The shop was a place where the community spirit thrived, fostering a strong sense of belonging and connection among residents.

However, as times changed, so too did the landscape of consumer shopping. The advent of supermarkets marked the beginning of a shift. With their wide selection of goods and competitive pricing, supermarkets began to draw customers away from their local shops.

The transformation was a sign of how times have changed in the parish of Athea. Rural shops, once bustling with activity and conversation, started to fade away like a dying sunset. The personalized service and warm community atmosphere could not compete with the convenience and variety offered by supermarkets.

As rural shops disappeared, so too did the sense of community they fostered. The nightly rambles, conversations, and card games became less frequent, and the community spirit that once thrived within the walls of the local shop began to wane. It was a loss that went beyond the closure of a business; it was the erosion of a way of life that had been cherished for generations.

The disappearance of the rural shop serves as a poignant reminder of the changing times and the impact of modernisation on traditional ways of life. While progress brings with it many conveniences, it also challenges us to find new ways to preserve the sense of community and connection that once thrived in these cherished local establishments.

Athea… Scenic Athea, poem By Paddy Faley…A.P.J. 1989p109.

Athea School...First school in Athea was built in 1857 with Martin Sullivan as Principal.

Athea School Pupils at Listowel Writers Week, names of…. Weekly Observer June 12th, 1996. Also Achievement Awards at Tarbert Comp School, W/O June 6th, 1996.

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

Athea School…List of new pupils enrolled on Sept 1st, 1999.

Athea Songs...Book of Athea Songs namely – The Vales of New Dirreen launched by Gabriel Fitzmaurice at the Top of the Town, Athea on Friday May 28th, 1999.

Athea, The Flourishing Town Of Athea.…..Poem , 14 verses, written by Paddy Faley in 1961 which depicts the people and their professions etc…A.P.J. 1989 p37, also in B.R.J. 1981 p18/19

Athea Times Past By Maighread McGrath...A.P.J. 1989 p5.

Athea…Top of the Town…. changing hands …..the grand opening of on Aug 29th, 1997. John & Betty Cotter managing it for new owners- her sister Bridget & Tom Brouder. Athea Parish News, Aug 9th, & 23rd, 1997.

Athea T.V. Cameras there in May 1996 for documentary for RTE. Going Strong Party at Top of the Town.. Featured in the video at Pat Brosnan’s home include – Pat Brosnan, Mickey Liston, Tom Ahern and Ned Shaughnessy. This video is on Youtube.

Athea United Grounds Take Shape...Athea Parish News May 24th, 1997.

Athea Vincent De Paul…. formed in 1982. Article and photos By Jim Leahy in A.P.J. 1989 p29.

August 14th, 2116...It was reported in the Star Newspaper of Mon Oct 26th, 1992 that the World would end on 2116, that date. A huge comet of ice and rock, 3 miles wide is heading straight for earth.

Ballinspittle, Co. Cork, moving statue…went to see for ourselves on Mon Aug 26th, 1985…jury still out.

Ballinloughane National School pupils 1926…. Weekly Observer Wed Jan 31st, 2024 p 31. List of Teachers over the years.

Ballygoughlin…The Ballygoughlin Hop, Card game and Dance of many years Ago…poem by Thomas J. O’Donoghue…B.R.J 1979 page 20.

Ballyguiltenane school closed for a few weeks on Jan 1985 due to water shortage.

Ballyguiltenane National School….The School That Was Built Upside Down….an article By Liam O’Shaughnessy...B.R.J 1978 page 9

Ballyguiltenane National School Pupils, Photo 1927/…B.R.J. 1980 page 41.

Ballyguiltenane Primary School girls football team which qualified to meet Carrickerry in the West Primary Schools Final. Photo, no names. W/O Nov 27th, 1996. Photo with names in Athea Parish News Nov 30th, 1996 after winning the final.

Ballyguiltenane Primary School Girls U12 B County Champions on June 26th, 1997. Ballyguiltenane 4-2,. Mungret 1-6.

Ballyguiltenane Rural Journals (B.R.J.’s) first appeared in 1977. The three founding members were, Thomas J O’Donoghue, Patrick Brosnan and Paddy Faley. The last issue following the death of Thomas J O’Donoghue was published in 2015. They were annual publications that featured articles, poems, stories, and photographs related to the history and culture of Limerick and North Kerry. All the Journals are stocked in Glin Library. I have arranged that after my day of reckoning that my entire volume of Journals should be donated to the National Library, Kildare St, Dublin 2.

Ballyguiltenane…Griffiths Valuation 1851...B.R.J. 1978 page 11.

Ballyguiltenane School, My Day’s In…. By Paddy Faley… B.R.J. 1981 p14/15.

Ballyguiltenane/Scort Road…in the vicinity of….a Canadian Oil Co experimental boring for oil there in Nov/Dec 1963.

Ballyguiltenane National Schoolteachers – Mrs McCoy: Timothy Casey : Mrs. Culhane: Thomas O’Grady. Article By Kit McCarthy nee Culhane, Knocktuosh, Broadford & Ballyguiltenane, Co. Limerick….B.R.J. 1980 page 55-6. Kit was the daughter of Mikie ‘The Widow’ Culhane, Ballyguiltenane and aunt to Donie Culhane of my generation.

Ballyhahill National School 24-06-02, poem by Paddy Faley, W/O July 3rd, 2002.

Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick, News Items, Past & Present, Newspaper Clippings etc..

Ballyhahill Half-Set Dancers, won the County Limerick Final of Ceol an Gheimhridh at Ardagh…Photo – Weekly Observer Wed Jan 29th, 1992 p11. Photo includes – Jim Fitzsimons, Mairead O’Connor, Peg Prendeville & Jim Scanlon with musician, fiddle player, Roger O’Sullivan.

Ballyhahill National School.…A lively weekend is in store for the village of Ballyhahill writes Peg Prendeville…. who will be celebrating the 150^th anniversary of the old school which is now the Parish Hall. On Saturday July 13th, 2024, evening Mass will be celebrated by Fr Mikie O’Connor at 5pm after which everybody will be invited back to the Hall for refreshments and music. But the main emphasis will be on old school pals meeting up and exchanging stories – good and bad. A little booklet has been put together also to commemorate the occasion.  Well done to the committee members who have been working hard in the background to organise the event.

Ballyhahill Village…Poem written circa 1961, By Paddy Faley…B.R.J. 1979 page 24. Most of the businesses in the village are mentioned.

Ballyine Mass Rock….. By Billie Baggott.

Ballyine Marian Shrine 1954. See also.

Ballyloughane National School.… opened circa 1862 and closed in 1969.

Bards of West Limerick, poem by anonymous composer, W/O Dec 1998.

Barnaun…..He was a hedge schoolmaster around Ballyguiltenane circa 1870. I asked Paddy Faley did he know of him and Paddy replied….’never met him, ha ha ha.‘ Mikie Kinnane told me that Barnaun had a hedge school at Turraree, Glin near Dan Lane’s, in Culhane’s place.

Barrett Families…for additional information, newspaper clippings etc, in alphabetical order…. follow this link.

Barrett Alice, Toureendonnell, Athea….death of at St. Ita’s Hospital, Newcastle West, May/June 1997.

Barrett Anne, wife of Sean Barrett, Knocknagorna, Athea, death of….Weekly Observer Wed Nov 22nd, 1989 page 16.

Barrett Catherine, Knockdown died on Jan 11th, 1987. Sister to Bridget who was married to Maurice Langan.

Barrett Dr. Conor, son of Dr. Jack Barrett, Shannon Lawn, Glin, marriage in 1957 to Elizabeth Betty Healy, Alma, Wexford.

Barrett Dan...Sept 19th, 2022…death of Dan Barrett, Turraree, Glin. Pre-deceased by his wife Noreen nee Higgins.

Barrett Debora Dora, Knocknagorna, Athea & Dromreask, Glin, Co. Limerick. On Feb 18th, 1941 at Athea church, Denis married Debora (Dora) Barrett from Knocknagorna, Athea, daughter of Michael Barrett. & Mary Everett, married Denis Mulvihill, Dromreask, the witnesses being Patrick Mulvihill & Maigread Mullane. Dora was born on Dec 26th, 1911. Mary Everett was Australian. Michael Barrett was born on Feb 6th, 1864 to John Barrett & Catherine Bresnahan. (Bresnahan is a variation of the name Brosnan) (I knew Denis & Dora very well). Family from that union, 4. 

Barrett Deborah…….Deborah Barrett was born circa 1849 in the townland of Moher, Parish of Murher, Moyvane, Co. Kerry, died Jan 13th, 1940, Turraree, Glin, aged 91 years. The Kerry Parish Records gives her marriage address as Leitrim, Moyvane. Deborah’s father was James Barrett, Griffith’s valuation of 1847-1864 have two James Barrett’s in Moher, one of whom was Deborah’s father. Deborah may have had a brother Patrick Barrett who on January 26th, 1867 married Mary Stack from Leitrim, daughter of John Stack, the witnesses being – James Barrett & John Stack. (James Barrett born circa 1831 and died circa 1901 aged 70 years. not verified.) On Feb 27th, 1870 at Moyvane church, Thomas Culhane, Turraree, Glin, married Deborah Barrett, the witnesses being Michael Carmody, Court, & John Stack, Newtownsandes. Their son Michael Culhane married Mary “Minnie/Moll” O’Connor, (daughter of Thomas O’Connor & Mary Sheahan). Michael Culhane died a widower on March 5th, 1956, aged 82 years, his son James ‘Jimmy’ Culhane present at his death in Turraree Lower.

Barrett Denis & Mary, Templeathea, silver jubilee at the Top of the Town, Athea on Sat Nov 30th, 1996. W/O Dec 4th, 1996, Athea Notes.

Barrett Denny ‘Brown’, Lr., Dirreen, Athea….reply to my questionnaire of Feb 17th, 1997. Also under Barrett Families

Barrett Esther…September 25th, 1987…Miss Esther Barrett, daughter of John Joe & Katherine (Kitty) Barrett, Lower Athea crowned Miss Athea 1987 at the Village Inn, Athea. Weekly Observer Wed July 12th, 1989 page 9.

Barrett James, Knocknagorna, Athea….We have the marriage at Knockanure church on Feb 11th, 1893 of James Barrett, Knocknagona, Athea, son of John Barrett to Eliza Stack of Carrueragh, Listowel, daughter of Maurice Stack, the witnesses being – Thomas Barrett & Bridget Stack. James married into the Stack place. Joe Barrett, grandson of James is the present occupier of Carrueragh. Joe’s father Tom Barrett was married twice, his 1st, marriage was on April 21st, 1925 at Glin church to Mary Ann O’Sullivan from Turraree, Glin, daughter of Daniel O’Sullivan, the witnesses being – John Barrett & Catherine Hayes. It is thought that there was a family of 6 from that union, 3 boys and 3 girls. Mary Ann Barrett died from T.B. on Jan 12th, 1933, aged 37 years. Tom’s 2nd, marriage to Catherine Cahillane from Gurthaleen, Castlemaine, Co. Kerry and went to live in Knockdown, Athea. Catherine’s sister Bridget Cahillane married my grand-uncle, Maurice Langan, Glenagragra. Story has it that Tom Barrett met Maurice Langan one morning at Crough creamery. Says Tom, ‘Langan, I have a woman for you’. Apparently, Tom’s wife Catherine was near having a baby and Bridget had come over from Castlemaine to help out. Mary Ann O’Sullivan was an aunt to the present day fiddle player Roger O’ Sullivan. I often played a tune with Roger at the Knockdown Arms pub in Knockdown. Herein, Barrett Family Knockdown…Reunion 1988….Weekly Observer, Nov 16th, 1988………………………………………..

Barrett Jim, Fairystreet, Athea, captained Limerick v Tipperary National Football League Nov 10th, 1968 at Templemore. Final score…Tipperary 3-7, Limerick 0-7. Jim became the first Athea man to captain a Limerick senior football team.

  Jim Barrett: An Iconic Figure in Athea GAA Circles

When reflecting on the iconic figures in Athea GAA circles, several names stand out, such as Mick and Sean Dalton and Johnny Mullane from Knocknagorna, Dan Liston and Jimmy Hayes from Dirreen, Tom Barrett, Fairystreet, Timmy Woulfe, Cratloe and Eoin Liston, Sonny Murphy from the village. Among these esteemed individuals, Jim Barrett from Fairystreet, brother of Tom, is a name that deserves special recognition.

Jim Barrett

Barrett Johanna, Turraree, Glin….I have a marriage on March 5^th, 1889 at Glin church of a farmer’s daughter Johanna Barrett, aged 33 years, daughter of Patrick Barrett 1811-1897 & Margaret Barrett, Turraree to Thomas Ruddle, farmer’s son, aged 30 years, son of Andrew Ruddle, Turraree, the witnesses being – Denis Mulcair & Mary Enright. 

Barrett John, Baker, Glin….Death of…..Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, November 27, 1954 Page 7. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Barrett Dr. John (Jack), Shannon Lawn, Glin…Jack was married to the niece of the most Rev Dr. David Keane, Bishop of Limerick. Jack was the nephew of Rev Fr. O’Connor, P.P. Tarbert. Jack qualified from the Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin in 1921 and was appointed to Glin where he remained. In the Dec 1939 the Minister for Industry and Commerce appointed Jack Barrett a certified surgeon under the Factory and Workshop Acts. Dr. John Jack Barrett died at Shannon Lawn, Glin on Wed, April 29th, 1959 aged 58 years. Jack was a native of Fairystreet, Athea. Survived by his wife, four sons, Dr. Kevin and Dr E. Barrett, Dublin, Dr. C Barrett, surgeon at Regional Hospital Limerick and Mr. S. Barrett, Vancouver, Canada and one daughter, Ms. L. Brassill, Mallow Co. Cork. Jack was buried in Kilfergus cemetery, Glin. See also under Horgan Mary.

Barrett John (Jack) ‘Jamsey’. born June 24th 1879, died 1967/68. John married Evelyn Goddard. John Jack Barrett emigrated to Manchester at the age of 16yrs and stayed with an uncle of his who may have been a policeman there. Some years later he headed south to London and was about 36yrs old when he married Evelyn.

Barrett John…Aug 3rd, 1988…recent death of John Barrett, Glenduff.

Barrett John Joe, Lr, Athea...Nov 10th, 1986…35th, wedding anniversary recently of John Joe & Katherine Barrett, Lower Athea.

Barrett Johnny, Charleville, Co. Cork…Country Singer…first time I saw Johnny was at ‘The Geraldine’s Bar in Abbeyfeale on Sat June 19th, 1993, the last time I saw him was at the Welcome Inn (Wallace’s), Glin on Sat June 26th, 1993.

Barrett Kathleen nee McAuliffe, Rooskasgh, died Feb 1992. Grandmother to the Sheehan’s Templeatha.

Barrett Dr. Kevin, son of Dr. Jack Barrett, Glin marriage to Norah M. Wood, Clancarty House, Newcastle West at Cratloe, Parish Church, Co. Clare on Aug 18th, 1959.

Barrett Margaret, Athea, publican, death of on Oct 29th, 1950. Buried in the new cemetery, Ballybunion.

Barrett Margaret, Turraree…Sept 12th, 1971…Death of Margaret Maggie Barrett nee Vaughan, Turraree, Glin aged 64 years, wife of Paddy Barrett and sister of Joe Vaughan, Dirreen.

Barrett Margaret…Aug 17th, 1968…Death of Mrs. Margaret Barrett, Dirreen, Athea.

Barrett Mary, Knocknagorna, Athea & Kansas City, U.S.A….death notice…Irish Independent 1905-current, Friday, May 31, 1996 – Page 26. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com Also in same clipping of Mary Barrett is Marriage of Brendan Murphy & Anita O’Donoghue. Limerick Leader 1905-current, Saturday, June 15, 1996 – Page 39.

Barrett Mary, Knocknagorna, Athea married Patrick (Patsy) Griffin (son of Patrick Griffin & Mary Feury, Glenagragra) Patrick was born on Feb 1855 in Glenagragra, Glin, Co. Limerick. On Feb 11th, 1888 at Athea church, Patrick, aged 31 years, married Mary Barrett from Knocknagorna, Athea, daughter of William Barrett & Ms. Hayes, William a deceased farmer. Ms. Hayes was one of the Hayes family in Templeathea (Fairystreet) That would make Patrick’s birth date as 1857. The witnesses being William Griffin and Mary Anne H. Danaher. Mary Barrett was born in 1860 in Knocknagorna, Athea, County Limerick. Mary Barrett Griffin died on January 21st, 1945 at her daughter Peg’s home in Glensharrold, Maurice O’Connell son-in-law present at her death.  Patrick Griffin died at Glenagragra on Dec 13th, 1938, aged 77 years, enlarged prostate, causing the prevention of urine from passing, lasting three weeks, his son John P. Griffin present  at the death. Patrick’s home is visible from where I was born in Glasha, Athea.

Barrett Michael Jamesy, Lr. Dirreen….Michael ‘Jamesy’ Barrett. b22/3/1877. Michael emigrated to the U.S. where he joined the police force there. He was shot while on duty and died some years afterwards as a result of the shooting. His body was brought home to Ireland and laid to rest in Murhur cemetery, Moyvane, Co. Kerry.

Barrett Michael, Lr. Dirreen (son of Thomas Barrett & Ellen Brosnan)...Michael Barrett, b 1876 who on April 20th, 1915 married Margaret Scanlon, Lr. Dirreen, the witnesses being John M. Barrett & Josie Scanlon. (Michael Barrett and his sister Ellen Barrett  married two of the Scanlon’s, Margaret Scanlon and her brother Michael Scanlon respectively, a double marriage).

Barrett Mick, Glenastar, Ardagh & Turraree Upper, Glin, Co. Limerick….reply to my questionnaire of Feb 17th, 1997.

Barrett Nonie nee Liston, Knocknagorna, Athea, death of in Jan 1993. Sympathy to her daughters Anne & Bridie and her sister. W/O/ Jan 27th, 1993, Athea Notes.

Barrett Noreen…July 21^st, 1997… death after a prolonged illness of Noreen Higgins Barrett, Turraree, Glin, wife of Dan Barrett.

Remembering Noreen Higgins Barrett

On July 21st, 1997, the community of Turraree, Glin, bid farewell to a beloved member, Noreen Higgins Barrett. Noreen, the cherished wife of Dan Barrett, passed away after a prolonged illness, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and enduring friendship. Noreen was universally admired for her unwavering cheerfulness and her ability to make everyone feel like a friend. She was a true lady in every sense, known for her generous spirit and radiant smile. Her presence was a source of comfort and joy to all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

In the early 1950s, Noreen was actively involved in the Glenagragra Dramatic Class, where she shared her passion for the arts with her community. This involvement was a testament to her vibrant personality and her love for bringing people together through creative expression. Like many of her contemporaries during that era, Noreen had to emigrate to England in search of employment. Despite the challenges of moving away from home, she maintained her sunny disposition and continued to forge strong connections with those around her.

A Fond Farewell

A large crowd gathered to pay their respects during her removal from Kelly’s Funeral Home in Athea to Athea Church. The following day, Noreen was laid to rest at Kilfergus Cemetery in Glin, after a heartfelt requiem mass. The turnout was a testament to the profound impact she had on her community. A personal visit to Noreen a few weeks before her passing remains a poignant memory. Despite her pain and suffering, Noreen greeted me with a huge smile and a warm hug, embodying the grace and strength that defined her life.

Noreen Higgins Barrett will always be remembered for her genuine kindness, enduring spirit, and the joy she brought to the lives of all who knew her, especially by her good friend and cousin Nora Higgins Noonan who looked after her through her illness. Her legacy continues to inspire and bring comfort to her loved ones and community. 

Barrett Paddy…June 22^nd, 1981… death of Paddy Barrett, Turraree, Glin, father of Dan Barrett. Paddy was married to Margaret (Maggie) Vaughan, Dirreen, Athea.

The Life and Times of Paddy Barrett.

Early Life and Education

Paddy was born on December 19th, 1892, and embarked on his educational journey at Clounleharde National School in September before his seventh birthday. His academic abilities quickly became apparent when, in March of the following year, a school inspector recognized his potential and promoted him to the 2nd standard. By the age of 11 and a half, Paddy had completed all the classes available and left school, having made many friends who stood by him throughout his life.

Paddy’s teacher was a man of sixty years or more, known for his quiet demeanor yet strict disciplinary methods. Under his guidance, students were not permitted to venture outside the playground walls during school hours, instilling a sense of discipline and structure in Paddy’s early life.

Social Life and Entertainment

In those days, nighttime entertainment was readily accessible, as dances were often hosted in neighbouring houses, particularly in Glenagragra. This area was renowned for its abundance of concertina players who provided lively music for the gatherings. Girls would travel from nearby areas, wrapped in their plaid shawls, and if fortune smiled upon a man, he might find a partner for the evening. If the weather turned wet, the couple would share the shelter of the girl’s shawl on their journey home.

Love and Heartbreak

During one of these vibrant gatherings, Paddy fell deeply in love with a girl he met and plans were made for their marriage. Unfortunately, the romance ended in heartbreak when she let him down. Initially, Paddy entertained the idea of leaving Ireland, perhaps to start anew across the ocean. It was at that time he put pen to paper and composed the following –

One cold and stormy evening ’twas early in the Spring,

This nice young lass I loved so well bad news to me did bring,

For six long months I courted her and she promised to be my wife,

But now she has forsaken me and blighted my poor life.

Through Autumn rain and Winter snow I went to see my love,

And vows we made that we’d be wed while stars did shine above,

My heart she took from out my breast and vowed we ne’er would part,

But now alas she has let me down and broken my tender heart.

Away from dear old Ireland I never thought I’d roam

But cruel fate has wrought the change and now I must leave my home,

I’ll cross the ocean surging waves and view the strangers land,

For the cruel designs of this fair maid I can no longer stand.

When I am in this foreign land a heartless man I’ll be,

I’ll work and toil both day and night in that land of liberty,

I may ne’er return to this land I love ah! the thought makes me afraid,

And my manly heart will pulse no more to a blushing Irish maid.

It will surely grieve my tender heart to leave my Irish home,

To fight for life in a foreign land across the Atlantic’s foam,

The Stars and Stripes I may honour yet or France’s Fleutr-de-Lis,

But my heart will sigh for the greenwood pines of Upper Turraree.

I’ll now conclude these few sad lines and to you I’ll bid adieu,

When some Autumn day I’ll sail away my home and friends from you,

But if fortunes favours and fate permits while on a foreign shore,

I’ll sail right back to see again my native land once more.

However, as time passed, his heart healed, and he found love again with another Irish colleen.

A New Beginning

Paddy’s second chance at love proved successful, and he married, settling down on the hillside of Turraree. There, he and his wife raised a happy family, surrounded by the rolling hills and close-knit community that had always been a part of his life. Through the ups and downs, Paddy’s story is one of resilience, love, and the enduring bonds of friendship and family.

The above poem by Paddy Barrett I received from my good friend Paddy Faley of Glenbawn.

Barrett Patrick, Glenduff, Athea. On Feb 29^th, 1908 at Ardagh church Patrick Barrett, son of  farmer, Patrick Barrett, Glenduff who was alive,   married Mary Dooley from Ballinloughane, daughter of John Dooley who was deceased. The witnesses for the wedding were – James Barrett & Maggie Dooley.

Barrett Patrick...June 8th, 1962…Death of my granduncle, Patrick Barrett, 51 Kimage Rd. West Dublin. Patrick originally from Dirreen, Athea. Was a member of the London Met Police dept., and a P.I. after retiring. For Barrett family see… https://georgelangan.wordpress.com

Barrett Stephen, Glin….Death Notice, July 28th, 1935…Son of Dr. Jack Barrett, Glin & Athea.

Barrett Thomas, b27/6/1834. (son of James Barrett & Catherine ‘Kate’ Normile) Thomas Barrett  married Ellen Brosnan, Islandanny (Sluicequarter, old name for Island-Danny). Ellen was the daughter of John Brosnan & a Miss Walshe.

Barrett Tom, Fairystreet, Athea was a member of the Limerick Senior football team that beat Tipperary 3-5 to 1-3 in the first round of the National Football League played at the Gaelic Grounds on Sunday Oct 7th, 1962.

Barrett Tommy, Main St, Glin died on June 4th, 1987.

Barry Dan Joe, Cratloe, Athea…death of in June 2000. Worked for New Ireland Assurance back in the 1940’s. I remember Dan Joe buying turf from the tenants of Higgins’ bog, Glasha, during the 1960’s.

Barry Mary (Mai), Knockanure Village, died at Listowel District Hos, Feb 1989. Wife of Michael Barry and mother of John Joe Barry.

Barry Mary, Barneigue, taught at Carrickerry National School from 1954-’57 before her marriage to James Stack, Dromcollogher. Her daughter Evelyn Stack taught at Carrickerry from 1987-2025.

Barry Mick, Knockanure, R.I.P. March 1991, father of Teresa O’Halloran, Athea.

Barry Sarah, Kinard, Glin….Sarah married John McInerney, born circa 1800, Tullyglass, Glin. Sara, born circa 1794 and died a widow on Dec 20^th, 1870 at Tullyleague, Glin aged 76 years.

Barry Una/ Mangan Una ….Family & Friends…Growing up around Glensharrold and the surrounding area.

*Behan Mai, Shanagolden…death of in Oct 1999….sister to Paddy Moore & Mairead Moroney, Athea.

*Behan Mrs, Shanagolden, death of in July 1992, married to Ned Behan. Sister to Mairead Moroney, Templeathea & Paddy Moore, Hillside Drive, Athea. *Both deaths listed in 1992 and 1999.

Behan Thomas Tom, Knockdown….had his dance hall license renewed at Glin court on Sept 1942. Tom owned a farm in Glasha that he had bought from a family of the Neill’s. The farm bordered Higgins’ property to the north and to the east. Tom had moved from Glenbawn to Rocklodge near Loughill, where he later passed away. On Friday July 20th, 1962, at 8 pm, Tom’s farm in Glasha, of 42 acres was put up for auction by his widow, J O’Shaughnessy, Ballyhahill, was the Auctioneer. It was clear to all and sundry that the Higgins family was the most probable buyers, but my grandfather had other thoughts. At that time, it was rumored that Paddy had painted the phrase “Behan’s land to be divided” on the gable end of Tom’s farmhouse and along the ‘Kerryline’ road to the west of where my brother Eddie has his quarry. I distinctly remember seeing the phrase on the road, where “divided” was misspelled as “dived.” Whether this was a mistake or intentional, I cannot say. A bid from Jack Higgins secured the holding, Jack later sold it on to his brother Mick.

Blaine…The Burma Road in Blaine, Poem By Thomas J.O’Donoghue, B.R.J. 1978 page 2.

Blaine, Athea, Jan 6th, 1984….great action around Blaine cross, armed Gardai in the area, searching for Dominic ‘Mad Dog McGlinchey’

Blaine, crash at..Sunday June 1st, 1993…3 car pile up...Nellie Windle, Mike Foley and another car. Nobody badly injured, cars written off. Johnny Windle who was a passenger with Nellie had to go Cork for some tests as a result.

Booth Kathleen, North Circular Rd, Dublin 7…see Lore Adeline.

Bourke Catherine (Katie), Shanid, Shanagolden Thomas3 McInerney (son of John2 McInerney & Sarah Barry), Thomas born circa 1849. On Feb 4^th, 1879 at Shanagolden church, Thomas McInerney, aged 30 years, married Catherine (Katie) Bourke from Shanid, Shanagolden, daughter of farmer Thomas Bourke, deceased, the witnesses being – Philip Bourke & Mary Kelly. Family that we know of as follows – Ellena4 Mary McInerney, born on Dec 5^th, 1879 at Ballyguiltenane, Glin, Ellen McElligott present at the birth. 

Brassil Ellen married Johnny Wallace, Tullyleague, Glin….Johnny Wallace born on June 18^th, 1914. Johnny got married in 1941 to Ellen Brassil from Tarmons, Tarbert, Co. Kerry and had a family of 7.

Brassill Mary Ellen nee Hanlon, Turraree, Glin died Aug 1989.

Breen Con, Ardagh….Youth At The Helm…an article written by ‘Old Gael’ in the Limerick Weekly Echo Dec, 1953. ‘Old Gael’ was my brother in law Michael Kiely, Rooskagh East, Carrickery..

Breen Josie nee Dalton nee Mulvihill, Glasha died on Sat Sept 29th, 1990. Josie was a sister to Eamon Mulvihill, Dirreen. She was married twice.

Breen Tom, Glasha & Turraree…death of in Aug 1997….married to Josie above.

Brick Joan, Coole East, Athea...died during the week of March 11th, 1990. Interred in Holy Cross cemetery.

Brick Julia, Coole West, Athea…died on April 11th, 1933. Poem to her memory in A.P.J. 1990 p83.

Broderick Brendan, U.S.A. & Carrneragh, Moyvane, R.I.P. April 1991. Brendan was a prominent footballer in his youth and was a brother to Patsy Broderick, Coole East, Athea.

Broderick Bridget, Upper Athea…death of on Aug 2nd, 1993. Mother of Moss Broderick.

Broderick Ellen, from Munkilly (Meenkilly), Abbeyfeale, marriage on Feb 8th, 1910 at Abbeyfeale church to Paddy White, the witnesses being – Michael Broderick & Nora Roche. Ellen Broderick’s father was John Broderick and her mother was Mary Roche. (See White Michael ‘Mick’)

Broderick Margaret (Peggy), Dirreen, Athea…sudden death of June 1989, buried in Holy Cross on Monday June 12th, 1989. Peggy was married to Jimmy Broderick (Brouder).

Broderick Matthew, Duagh, Co. Kerry married Moira O’Connell, Glensharrold, Ardagh….. Moira attended Carrickerry National School and Convent of Mercy Secondary School, Newcastle West. She worked for Paddy McCormack’s Joinery Firm in Ardagh where she met her husband the aforementioned Matt Broderick. They married in 1956 and moved to Duagh, Co Kerry where they raised a family of five – Three daughters and two sons. Around 1989 she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis but fought her illness bravely and courageously.  Moira died in February 2009 was laid to rest in Springmount Cemetery Duagh.  She was predeceased by her husband Matt in 2000.

Broderick Michael married Mary Broderick, (daughter of Alice Dalton & Michael Broderick), Mary born on April 14th, 1888 at Knocknagorna, died 1939, married  Michael Broderick, born June 9th, 1889 at Knocknasna, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick, died 1962.

Broderick Peg Nee Mullane...death of in Kansas U.S.A. Jan 1997. Sympathy to her brother Willie Mullane, Templeathea and to her sister Bridie Shine, Lower Athea.

Brosnaghan James, Knocknagorna, Athea….died Sept 1941.

Brosnan Catherine…Jan 27^th, 1982… Death at the Regional Hospital, Limerick  of Catherine Brosnan Nee Kiely, Toureendonnell, Athea. 

Brosnan Con, Lyreacrompane, death of during Dec 1998…brother of Pat Brosnan, Knocknagorna, Athea.

Brosnan Con, Moyvane, Gaelic Footballer…See O’Connor’s, Moyvane.

Brosnan Ellen.…Barrett Thomas, b27/6/1834. (son of James Barrett & Catherine ‘Kate’ Normile) Thomas Barrett  married Ellen Brosnan, Islandanny (Sluicequarter, old name for Island-Danny). Ellen was the daughter of John Brosnan & a Miss Walshe.

Brosnan Mattie, Clash, death of in Aug 1995.

Brosnan Mickey, Northampton & Knockdown, Athea…home on holiday writes Peg Prendeville in the A.P.N. Sept 9th, 2000, with his cousin Peggie Enright, Clounleharde. Mickey lived on the Knockdown to Toureendonnell road on the left hand side. House gone now.

Brosnan Paddy, Coole, Glin and Toureendonnell, Athea….Paddy Brosnan’s father was Jack Brosnan from Toureendonnell, Athea. Jack was married to a Kate Enright whose sister was married to Commane at the ‘Lodge’. Knockdown, Sonny & John Commane’s mother. Paddy Brosnan was married to Nell Sheahan, Knockdown. They had three daughters – Kathleen Bourke, Knockdown, Mary O’Shaughnessy, Borrigone and Eileen Collins, Coole.

I knew Paddy very well. I remember back in the 1960’s when I was a wee lad my parents took me to Listowel races and sometime during the day we happened to meet up with Paddy who was kind enough to gave me a shilling. I put the shilling on a horse I think her name was Ballymountain Girl who sailed home at 14/1. Coming home that evening I told everyone that my future lay in horse betting, what a foolish mistake I made. Paddy used to call to our house regularly on his motor-bike and would give me a few driving lessons around the yard, was it any wonder then years later I purchased a 1949 James from Ta Mullane, Knockdown Arms. I used to draw the turf from Paddy Sheahan’s bog in Knockdown for Paddy who was married to Nell Sheahan, Paddy’s sister.

In relation to the Enright girls mentioned above, apart from those married to Commane & Brosnan, there were three other sisters in that family – one was married to Willie (The Boy) Dalton, Knocknagorna, Athea, one became Mrs. Nash and the other Mrs. Keane, Glensharrold, Ardagh. (Paddy Faley)

About Nell Sheahan Brosnan, Coole, Glin. Following her marriage to Paddy Brosnan, Nell was left the cottage in Coole by Paddy McGrath. This Paddy McGrath may have been her father’s 1^st cousin. Paddy McGrath’s wife was Carroll from Castletown Conyers, the same Carroll’s as those in Blaine, Athea. The marriage didn’t work out and following the break up his wife emigrated to some part of England. They had no family. Paddy McGrath had a brother Mick McGrath who was a postman. Paddy  lived in Loughill.

Brosnan Pat...Conway’s Hotel, Glin…Friday March 25th, 1988…Poetry session, local poets that attended included Paddy Faley, Padraig O’Cearbhaill, Tom O’Donoghue, Gabriel Fitzmaurice, Dan Keane and Pat Brosnan. I was invited but couldn’t attend.

Brosnan Pat, Knocknagorna…appointed Athea correspondent for Limericl Leader newspaper in 1971.

Brosnan Pat, Knocknagorna…medal winner at the County Fleadh 1977 with his ballad – ‘The Flowers of Athea’, which was held in Adare.

Brosnan Pat, Knocknagorna…Friday July 27th, 1990…won £20 in the ‘Long Acre’ ballad competition on R.T.E. radio.

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

Brosnan Pat, Knocknagorna…Pat Brosnan the Bard from Athea…Ballad composed by Domhnall DeBarra, Athea…Air, The Men of the West.

Brosnan Pat, Knocknagorna, Athea…Launch of his book of Limerick ‘Limerick’s’ at the Memorial Hall Athea on Friday Nov 1st, 1996. Gabriel Fitzmaurice, fellow poet from Moyvane did the launching and Timmy Woulfe was a very capable M.C.

Brosnan Pat, Knocknagorna, winner of the newly composed ballad competition for the 5th year in a row at the County Fleadh in Kilmallock, Sunday June 8th, 1997.

Brosnan Pat, Knocknagorna, Athea…Pat’s Corner A.P.N. May 8th, 1999…Changes in our Time. Writing about his wife Mary’s people, the Dillane and O’Connor’s, Glenastar, Ardagh.

Brosnan Tim, Riverview, Woodford, Listowel….died June 1990….brother to Pat Brosnan, Knocknagorna.

Brosnan Tina, daughter of Pat & Mary, Knocknagorna, married Chris Andrews, son of Niall Andrews M.E.P. on Monday Dec 30th, 1996. Athea Parish News.

Brouder Catherine (Kit), Knocknaclugga, Athea, R.I.P. May/June 1991.

Brouder Coleman…June 22nd, 1994…Death of Coleman Brouder, Rathangan, Co. Kildare. Coleman was originally from Castlequarter, Ballyhahill. (Known locally as, Brouder’s at the White River)

Brouder Con, Knocknagorna, Athea, death of on Aug 16th, 1995. Sympathy to his wife Kathleen and family. W/O Aug 23rd, 1995, Athea Notes.

Brouder David (Davy), Dromreask. Davy was born in South Keale, Athea to William Brouder, South Keale and Margaret Woulfe, Clash, Athea. Davy worked with Limerick Co Council roads dept. Had many a chat with Davy & Paddy Faley when I’d meet them at work on the the Kerryline roadway. Davy was married to Bridget O’Donoghue from Dromreask, daughter of James O’Donoghue & Bridgey Normoyle, Dromreask. He had a sister Joan Brouder in Northampton, a sister Margaret Brouder in London, a sister Elizabeth Brouder in Mount Mahon, Abbeyfeale, who died on Nov 19th, 2024. (See O’Flaherty), a brother Mossie Brouder in London and brothers Paddy, Tom & Willie Brouder who were deceased by 1997. Willie Brouder died suddenly in Dec 1996. Davy’s grandfather was David Brouder. His grandfather and grandmother on his mother’s side were Tom Woulfe & Elizabeth McCarthy.

Brouder Joe, Athea and Castlequarter, tragic death of on Jan 12th, 1999. Noted Gaelic footballer, starred for Athea in the 1968 county S.F. final victory. Tribute to By Timmy Woulfe, A.P.N. Jan 1999.

Brouder Mrs Margaret…Thursday Oct 1st, 1987…death of Mrs. Margaret Brouder, Gortnadroma,. Ballyhahill, mother to Raimey, Joe etc. Buried in Kilcolman cemetery.

Brouder Broderick Michael 1837-1919, married Alice Dalton (daughter of Martin Dalton & Mary Roche) as per 1901 & 1911 Census. 25 years married with 4 children, and as per the following – On Jan 20th, 1886 at Athea church Michael Brouder, farmer, son of Cornelius Brouder, deceased, Templeathea, married Alice Dalton, daughter of Martin Dalton Knocknagorna, the witnesses being – Cornelius Brouder & Mary Anne Shine. (That’s the way Brouder/Broder/Broderick was spelt back then). (See also Broderick Michael)

Brouder Mickey, son of Con & Nancy Brouder, Gortadromma, Ballyhahill. Poem entitled ‘A Pleasant Meeting’ By Paddy Faley, written on Aug 25th, 1995 after he had met Mickey the previous day. Mickey had returned from England to attend the All Ireland Fleadh in Listowel.

Brouder Patrick, Monagea, death of in Dec 1992. Brother to Jerry Brouder, Templeathea and his sister Margaret O’Connor, Upper Athea.

Brouder Raymond, Castlequarter, Kilcolman…tribute poem to By Paddy Faley…Weekly Observer Dec 10thj, 1997. Poem to Paddy Faley…To A Friend

Brouder Thomas C., Salthill, Galway died Aug 1989. Buried in Rahoon cemetery. Brother to Connie Brouder, Templeathea, Athea.

Brouder Tom…on Feb 1^st, 1982 his funeral took place in Moyvane.

Brouder Tom, U.S.A. & Athea….death of in Aug 1997…nephew of Nora Hurley, Lr. Athea & Delia Collins, Upper Athea.

Browne Bridie nee Murphy, England & Gortnagross, Athea…death of in England, May/June 1997.

Browne Mossie, Athea, death of on June 24th, 1996. The news that Mossie Browne passed away suddenly on Monday June 24th, 1996 came as a a great shock to all that knew him. It marked the end of an era for the community of Athea and beyond. His legacy as a pillar of the community, through his ownership of what was know later as The Top of the Town pub and his extensive charitable work, particularly as President of St Vincent de Paul in West Limerick, is a testament to his character. His love for the G.A.A., both locally and nationally, and his presence at events like the All Ireland finals and Listowel races, are cherished memories for those who knew him. Mossie’s knack for picking winners at the races was legendary, and his absence was deeply felt by friends, family, and the wider community he influenced so positively. All through the 1980’s into the 90’s I would meet Mossie and his good friend Connie Noonan in Dublin for the aforementioned All Ireland hurling and football finals in Croke Park. Mossie’s months mind mass was concelebrated by Fr. Myles Kearney from Baton Rouge where he recently celebrated 25 years in the priesthood. Myles, a native of Moyvane, Co. Kerry.

Browne Peggy...March 21st, 1964…Team Spirit wins the Aintree Grand National…went to Athea with grandfather Langan to back in the race at Peggy Browne’s.

Buckley Denis, Rea, Duagh, Co Kerry….Johanna Enright, Dromreask, Glin was married to 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’s husband Daniel Enright, Buckley attempted to take charge the Enright farm.

Buckley Lena, Listowel married Patrick (Pat) Griffin (son of Patrick (Patsy) Griffin and Mary Barrett, Glenagragra) Patrick was born on Feb 20th, 1889, went to live in Ballybunion, Co. Kerry. On Aug 7th, 1920 Patrick, age 30 years married Lena Buckley, Listowel, aged 29 years, daughter of John Buckley. Patrick’s profession given as a shop manager, address given as ? (unreadable on cert.)

Bunce Hannah daughter of Patrick Bunce & ? Carr from Leitrim East, Moyvane, Co. Kerry. Carr was from Aughrim. (See Mulvihill Thomas, son of Nicholas Mulvihill & Mary Mulvihill) 

Bunce Mary, Moyvane married Johnnie McInerney, Ballyguiltenane, Glin, (son of Dave McInerney & Mary Scanlon) Johnnie born on Sept 5^th, 1912 at Ballyguiltenane. Johnnie and Mary Bunce had the following family of 2 as follows –  

i.Private McInerney who married Private Horan, Meanus, Glin and had the following family – Private Horan, Private Horan,  Private Horan. 

ii.Private McInerney who married Private Moroney and had the following family – Private McInerney &  Private McInerney. 

Bunce Mary (May), Leitrim East, Moyvane, Co. Kerry – (daughter of Michael Bunce & Mary Mulvihill) Mary married Paddy Collopy son of Tom Collopy from Bruree. Paddy was a member of the St. Patrick’s hurling club in Limerick city and played in goals for the Limerick senior hurling team of the 1940’s. In the 1946 National Hurling League final in which Limerick defeated Kilkenny, his display was termed by the national press as ” classic.”

Burke Michael, Knockdown, Athea, death of his mother in England Feb 1989.

Burma Road in Blaine…Poem By Thomas J.O’Donoghue, Dromreask in A.P.J. 1990 p15.

Burns Paddy, Ballyine, Ardagh…Blacksmith in days gone by.

Burton Mary Nee Hayes, England & Templeathea, R.I.P. Dec 1991

Butler Francis was 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. (See O’Connor Edward Edmond (Ned), 1877-1956, Athea)

Byrnes Lizzie…Mon Jan 30th, 1995…Death of Lizzie Byrnes nee Higgins last week in Charleville. Lizzie was from Glasha, 1st, cousin to my father. Her husband Willie Byrnes died on Sun Oct 25th, 1992.

Cahill Connie…During Jan 1964 Connie took 7th, place in an examination in Limerick for the appointment of an established postman for Co. Limerick and parts of North Kerry. On Sun June 19th, 1994, death of postman Connie Cahill, Dalton St, Athea. I used to meet Connie at Munster Hurling Finals, mostly in Thurles.

Campbell Bridget married Daniel Liston, Dirreen, Athea (son of Daniel Liston & Ellen Dalton) born circa 1830. On Oct 18th, 1860 at Glin church, Daniel married Bridget Campbell, the witnesses being John  & Edmond Liston. Daniel died a widower on Aug 1st, 1910 at 3 McCarthy’s Buildings, Cabra, Dublin 7, Maurice Dinneen from 17 Rosemount Road, North Circular Road present at his death. Maurice, no doubt, was one of the Dineen’s from Knocknagorna. Daniel’s occupation recorded as Law Clerk & Insurance Agent/House agent. Bridget Liston died on Dec 30th, 1907 at 3 McCarthy’s Buildings, Cabra, Dublin 7, aged 70 years, her daughter Joanna Liston present at her death.

Cahill Jeremiah, Athea…ex Sgt of An Garda Siochana, death of on Dec 1st, 1963. Jeremiah was originally from Aunoskirtane, Rathmore, Co. Kerry.

Cahill Kit nee Woulfe, London & Athea….Limerick Leader 1905-current, Saturday, June 15, 1996 – Page 39. Athea Notes. Also Weekly Observer, June 6th, 1996 on her retirement as chairperson of the Athea re-union committee. Kit Cahill, Athea, Co. Limerick and latterly of Barnet, Herts in the UK, passed away peacefully on Saturday 2nd March 2024 surrounded by her family.

Carey Catherine…Aug 13th, 1968…Death of Catherine Carey, Granagh. She was related to the Daffy’s.

Carter John Joseph (Jack) (son of Thomas Carter’s & Johanna Furnane) b 20 Oct 1861 Whiskeyhall – d 7 Dec 1935 Mount Saint Patrick, Ontario, Canada) married Margaret McEachen (b1854 Renfrew, Ontario, Canada – d21 Jan 1930) Mount Saint Patrick, Canada) John Joseph Carter ran cattle in Canada, he also ran a corner Store and had a nickel mine. John Joseph Carter & Margaret McEachen did not have any children of their own but they adopted two children – Mary Carter & Melville Frost.

Carter Thomas, Finnoe, Ballyhahill married Anne Martin, This was Thomas Carter’s second marriage, the marriage taking place at Loughill church on March 20th, 1866, the witnesses being Cornelius Hanley and Annie —–ght, (looks as if it’s Enright) Thomas listed as a widower from Whiskeyhall. Anne Martin’s father was John Martin a farmer from Whiskeyhall. Thomas Carter died on Sept 26th, 1884 at Finnoe, aged 54 years, George Carter present at his death. Thomas’ father was Henry Carter and his mother was Anna Archer. Henry Carter died at Finnoe in 1876 aged 100 years, his son Thomas present at his death. Thomas Carter’s first marriage was to Johanna Furnane and they had two sons and one daughter – John Joseph (Jack) Carter, George Carter, Anne Carter.

Carrickerry-Athea Road.……...County Council Meeting Sept 26^th, 1942.

Mr. Patrick Langan drew attention to the bad condition of the road from Carrickerry to Athea, which he stated needs repair.

Limerick Leader, Sat Oct 31^st 1942.

£100,000 Scheme for the surfacing of County Roads.

Mr. Langan called attention to the state of a by-road in Carrickerry.

Carrickerry...Tuesday Feb 22^nd 1983…Heavy snow in Carrickerry on Sunday last. 

Carrickerry Hurling Team 1907. Weekly Observer, Wed March 8th, 1989..

Carrickerry Sports 1951…. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Carrig Town, written by David O’Connor & Dan Hartigan.

Carrig Town, The Road to Carrig Town By Dan Keane….A.P.J. 1989 p128.

Carroll James, Blaine, Athea…death of on July 12th, 2007….his wife Josephine nee Liston died on April 8th, 1993.

Carroll Josephine Nee Liston, Dirreen, Athea, death of in April 1993, wife of Jim Carroll.

Carroll John…The original Carroll house at Blaine was built by John Carroll who was a very successful carpenter. The Carroll’s came from Castletown-Conyers, Co. Limerick. His son Jack Carroll lived there in my time. Jack was married to Kitty Costelloe from Dromreask. Jack Carroll died June 1991. John Carroll from Castletown Conyers who was married to Catherine (Kate) O’Grady from Knocknagorna.  Marriage details as follows – On Jan 17th, 1907 at Athea church, John Carroll, carpenter, address given as Bruff, aged 23 years, son of John Carroll a labourer, married Catherine Grady aged 22 years from Knocknagorna, Athea, occupation servant, daughter of Michael Grady a labourer. Witnesses being Michael and Johanna Sheahan.

Carroll Josephine, nee Liston, wife of James, above….died on April 8th, 1993.

Carroll Nell nee Murphy, Dually, Newcastle West, died in Jan 1992, married to Ned Carroll, Ned being a relative of the Blaine Carroll’s.

Carroll Ted, Gortnagross, Athea.…died on Oct 30th, 1975. I remember Ted cutting the turf up in Higgins’ bog back in the 1960’s.

Carroll Tossie, Gortnagross, Athea…death of Dec 6th, 1998. Tossie, who was a native of Rathkeale, Co. Limerick was employed for many years as the driver of the Mail Car in the West Limerick area delivering the incoming and outgoing mail from the Post Office’s.

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

Casey Mary...Sept 1987…Engagement recently of Mary Casey, daughter of Kathleen & Denis Casey, Chicago to Larry O’Conner, son of Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy D. O’Connor, Lower Athea. Weekly Observer Sept 30th, 1987 and Weekly Observer Wed June 28th, 1989 page14.

Casey Mary, Lower Athea, daughter of Billy & Kathleen Casey, marriage on June 29th, to John O’Donnell. The couple came home from England to be married in Athea by Mary’s cousin Fr. Denis Mullane. Weekly Observer Wed July 4th, 1990, Athea Notes.

Casey Mary Ita, Colbert St, Athea, daughter of Bill & Peggy was on the Limerick Ladies U14 football team beating Waterford in the first ever Munster Final at that level, July 1996. Waterford being the kingpins of ladies football.

Casey Mary nee Mullane, Deebert, Kilmallock, died March 1989. Mary was the sister of William Mullane, Templeathea and Bridie Shine of Lower Athea.

Casey Tim J., Glin, son of Timothy Casey ex principal of Ballyguiltenane national school and Mrs Margaret (Leahy) Casey, principal Glin Infants school was successful in final solicitors examination. Limerick Leader Wed Aug 2nd, 1950. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Chawke...some Limerick Chawke arrivals at Ellis Island 1893-1924..

Chawke Catherine…Sept 12th, 1963…Death of Catherine Chawke nee Walsh, Clounleharde.

Chawke Essie nee O’Grady, Graigacurra, Granagh, Co. Limerick, died on Monday, March 21st, 2024.

Chawke Johanna nee Fitzpatrick…July 17th, 1955…Death of Johanna Chawke, Ballyvologue, Granagh, widow of Dick, above. Limerick Leader 1905-current, Saturday, August 06, 1955 – Page 8. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Chawke Ned, Granagh won an All Ireland Senior Hurling championship medal with Limerick in 1940. Ned’s mother, Johanna Fitzpatrick was my grandaunt. Ned was honoured and presented with a silver tray by the local G.A.A. club on May 21st, 1953 at the local school in Granagh on the occasion of his recent marriage. The presentation was made by Fr. Lyons C.C. Chairman. Limerick Leader Wed June 3rd, 1953, page 3. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Chawke Richard…April 7th, 1954….Death of Richard (Dick) Chawke, Ballyvologue, Granagh, Co. Limerick. Dick was married to my grandaunt, Johanna Fitzpatrick. Dick, who was a creamery manager in Granagh originally came from Clounleharde, Ballyhahill.

Chawke Richard, Graigacurra, Kilmallock died on Jan 7th, 1989. Son of Richard above. Buried in Granagh cemetery.

Chawke William, Clounleharde, born 1836, died on June 6th, 1909 aged 73 years. William was married to Margaret Walshe, born 1829- died May 30th, 1910 aged 71 years. Parents of Richard Dick Chawke, Ballyvologue, Granagh, above.

Chawke William, Clounleharde, born circa 1868, died on Nov 27th, 1965 aged 97 years, son of William above. William was married to Kate Enright, born circa 1881 and died on Sept 12th, 1963, aged 82 years.

Chawke William, Clounleharde, born 1910, died on June 5th, 1986, aged 76 years, son of William above. William was married to Mona Connolly, Barneigue, Mona was born circa 1913 and died on Dec 30th, 1987, aged 74 years.

Churchtown, St David’s Graveyard, Newcastle West...Musicians from Newcastle West area interred there…… By Mary Kury…Weekly Observer Wed Nov 27th, 2024 page 4.

Clare...Sun Sept 3rd, 1995…Clare beat Offaly 1-13 to 2-8 to win first all Ireland since 1914.

Clarke John, Ballylongford…birth on Jan 1st, 1825….Parents….Jeremiah Clarke & Mary Lynch….Sponsors….David Langan & Mary Langan.

Clash National School, Athea.…Opened in 1881. An entire new school was built in 1889. The school’s first teacher was Patsy O’Mahony. In 1904 Master William Danaher succeeded O’Mahony. See A.P.J 1989 p36.

Cleary Delia…Monday March 21^st, 1983…Vera, Emer and I went to Kilconnell, Ballinasloe to Delia Cleary’s funeral, she having died the previous day. 

Cleary Hannah, Templeathea, death of in April 1997. Hannah was a lady with a big heart and a smile for everyone. She was a very well liked member of the Athea community. Hannah has a poem entitled ‘Memories’ in A.P.J 1989 p25.

Cleary Jimmy, Templeathea, death of in Aug 1997. Sympathy to his wife, daughters and sons.

Clinton Bill…Fri Dec 1st, 1995…Stood within 3 feet of American President Bill Clinton at Phoenis Park, Dublin.

Clogan Paddy, Main St, Glin, harnessmaker in bygone days. Paddy was born on June 11th 1883 at Cahara, Glin to Michael Clogan & Anne Connors.

Clounleharde Massacre by Pelham’s forces, led by a man by the name of MacShane at Ath Na gCorp on March 12th, 1580. Weekly Observer, Wed Feb 28th, 2024. (see also Áth na gCorp)

Clounleharde Stations, March 18th, 1977 at the home of Jack & Peg O’Grady By Paddy Faley…B.R.J 1980 page 44.

Clounleharde….Poem, The Praises of Clounleharde written by my kinsman Micheal Og O’Longain.  This was given to me by the late Thomas Michael Feury (Buddy) of Glenagragra, Glin that he recited for me verbatim during one of my many visits to his homestead. (See O’Longain Micheal Og)

The Praises of Clounleharde.

My fickle fancies and inclinations oft times did lead me from place to place

I’ve been prone to ramble by perambulation while life remains I shall never cease.

One day per chance while for recreation to view the beauties of this verdant lawn

In deep reflection, I chanced to stray through the pleasing landscapes of Clounleharde.

As if enchanted my senses scattered when I beheld the surrounding scenes

While abundant nature clad every meadow with vernal robes of delightful green

Each airy silver and each nymph and eagle each comely Saturn silver fawn

Are always sporting with sprightly motion through the pleasing landscapes of Clounleharde.

But in vain my efforts towards delineations the super subject of my infant thyme

Crown pagan Rick and that oration would not be adequate to paint the same

Oh hath I the eloquence of famous Cicero or like Juvenis or Mercury at dawn

Or like Jesurius could I paint the muses I’d write the beauties of Clounleharde.

‘Tis there you’ll see the thrush and blackbird wild goose and eagle and well fed stare

The jolly huntsman with his hounds and horn the fox the rabbit and the bounding hare

Its sterling springs are of the best spa-water, which my fond verses can be debarred

In spacious providences scattered wildly the blissful rarities of Clounleharde.

You’ll see the lark, the linnet, snipe, curlew and seagull the joyful songsters of the liquid air

The crake, the cuckoo, with gentle voices, the honest pheasant in her park doth cheer

The friendly neighbours or participators of the alterations of each other’s gains

While the numerous herds o’er the fields are grazing to crown the beauties of that rural swain

Abundant cares with all her graces for my dear subject has such regard While each yellow Autumn and yearly season smiles with complacency in Clounleharde.

It was there famed Daveron was by Goldsmith pictured and all the beauties this place can vie

The fields of Elysian whom poets treat of in super couplets of sweet poetry

Or the beauties of old Tara’s green or the splendour prospect of Rathcrahane

Cannot bear a ratio in point of beauty to the charming landscapes of Clounleharde.

Pray-gentle editor will you excuse me for many a defect this may comprise

Let friendship glow within each poets bosom rather pity such than criticise

A noble genius a joyful Tyro a humble scholar and a fearless bard

Can raise you up to famed Parnassus’ steps and paint you more pleasingly sweet Clounleharde.

Coalhill Point, Loughill...where the White River enters the River Shannon.

Colbert Con, Athea…..

Colbert Dan M.R.C.V.S., Newpark, Athea, fatally injured near Bulgaden School, Kilmallock in May 1927. Brother to Ellen Ann Colbert, Jim Colbert B.D.S. & Michael Colbert, former Fianna Fail Deputy for West Limerick. (Paddy Quaid, A.P.J. 1990 p67)

Colbert Jim, New York & Athea died Jan 4th, 1987.

Coleman Julie nee Dalton, Louisville, Kentucky & Knocknagorna, Athea, Co. Limerick….Death Notice.….No year given.

Coleman Michael, Knockgrania, Co. Sligo. World renowned fiddle player. His Legacy and Diarmuid O’Brien, Scort/Glenagragra, Co. Limerick. W/O Wed March 18th, 2026

Collins Jack…Thursday April 14^th, 1983… Death in England of Jack Collins from Lr. Dirreen, Athea. 

Collins Jack. Lr. Dirreen, Athea married Mary ‘Jamesy’ Barrett. b25/3/1875, marriage in 1914 . Jack was the son of Denis Collins from Purt, Abbeyfeale and Mary Fitzgerald, from Gorteens, Upper Athea, one of the ‘Batt’ Fitzgerald’s. Jack was a widower with six children. Mary was the daughter of James Barrett & Johanna Reidy.

Collins James, Templeathea, son of Paddy & Vera Collins, rode a winner at Thurles racecourse in Jan 1989 on a horse called Some Democrat @ 8/1. James is attached to the Dessie Hughes stable at the Curragh. Rode a winner in Clonmel ‘Slaney Sam’ @ 9/4 in April 1990. Also rode winners in Limerick and Mallow in April 1989…see Weekly Observer of Wed April 12th, 1989, Athea Notes. See also A.P.J. 1989 p126, an article by James himself. . Article ‘It’s In The Breeding’ By Liz Horgan…A.P.J. 1990 p5

Cnoickeen Bogs By John M. Liston...Cutting the turf during the 2nd World War…A.P.J. 1990 p7.

Collins John…June 22nd, 1994…Tragic accident at Lower Dirreen, Athea. John Collins, Ballymullen, Tralee was killed instantly when his truck that he was tipping came in contact with overhead electricity wires.

Collins John, Ballycommane, Tournafulla, Co. Limerick, son of Michael Collins. On Dec 8th, 1933 at Glin church, John Collins, aged 23 years, married Johanna Mulvihill, aged 29 years, Dromreask, Glin, (daughter of Jeremiah Mulvihill & Johanna Mullane), the witnesses being Bernard Collins and Mary Mulvihill. Johanna was born July 2nd, 1904 in Dromreask, Glin, County Limerick.

Collins Josephine (Josie),  born Oct 1934, married a Patrick Walshe from Larha, Asdee, Co. Kerry and had a family. Patrick Walshe was a distant relation to Thomas Walsh who was married to Hanorah Mulvihill hereunder. Patrick born March 10th, 1909 and died on Jan 2001. Josephine (Josie) died Aug 2004.  Patrick’s father was John Walsh and his mother was Johanna Sheehy.

Collins J.P, Publican, Athea…. in Hospital in Cork1964 – Visit from his Athea friends…. Follow link for photo. J.P. was the youngest member of the Athea Junior Football team that won the West in 1937. He was listed as a sub. J.P.Collins, Publican, Colbert St., Athea, son of Pat Collins, Knocknagorna married Mary Long, Turraree, Glin. The pub was originally owned by Patrick Colbert in 1870, then by Dr. McGrath in Athea who had it rented to Dan Martin Liston, Dirreen. On October 22^nd 1994 Mary and J.P. received an award from Limerick Co. Council in conjunction with Tidy Towns competition for being the best kept business premises in Athea. J.P. Collins died on May 13th, 2000. The Late J.P. Collins By Timmy Woulfe…A.P.N May 27th, 2000.

Collins Mary nee Long...Letter on Friday Sept 11th, 1987 to George Langan. Follow link for actual letteR and other letters.

Letter transcribed as follows…….

Athea,

Fri Sept 11th, 1987

Dear Georgie,

Surprised to hear from me, but I couldn’t resist phoning Delia ) mother & ask for your address to thank you for your songs ‘The Top of Feury’s Hill’. I think it is the best ever heard, it has given me an awful lot of pleasure to read it, write it down & listen to the tape. I’m not far removed, only in the village, but it means so much to me, especially the mention of mother & father and all the lovely neighbours we had, R.I.P. I can’t thank you enough and I must send a copy to my brother Mike in Texas, he’ll enjoy it also. ‘The Mouth of the Shannon’ is also smashing and ‘The Bard of Glenbawn’, very good. Keep up the good work, there was a lot of verse and song long ago but it was dying out with progress but I do appreciate your lovely talent. George enjoy your keyboard, it sounds lovely, they are very nice, wish I could play one, or play something, the music missed me.

Too bad, Martin Mulvihill passed away so early, we miss him R.I.P.

Our best wishes to Mrs. Langan and yourself.

God Bless,

Mary Collins (Long) & J.P.

Collins nee Long Mary, Athea village….reply to my questionnaire of Feb 17th, 1997..

Collins Mary, Athea…letter on Feb 22nd, 2018 to George Langan…

Collins Moll nee Culhane, The Mall, Glin, died Dec 1989.

Collins Dr. Noel replaced the late Dr. Jack Barrett at Shannon Lawn, Glin in Nov 1960. Dr. Mary Collins also took up practice there.

Collins Patsy, Templeathea, Athea…death of on July 22nd 2010.

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

Collins Sean, Ballygoughlin, Glin, died Feb 1989 following an accident.

Collins Vera nee Shanahan…death of on Jan 27th, 1996.

They are saying now that July 2023 was the wettest month recorded.

Collopy Paddy, Bruree, Co. Limerick….(see Bunce Mary (May)

Colohan Thomas married Margaret (Maggie) Liston, daughter of Patrick Padden Liston, Dirreen, Athea who on November 27th, 1897 at Listowel church, aged 31, married Thomas Colohan aged 36, an R.I.C. constable from Knocktagle, the son of Edmond Colohan, deceased, the witnesses being Bartholomew Waters and Annie Liston. Maggie’s address given as Listowel, profession, shopkeeper.

Connell Peg nee Griffin, Glensharrold…Thurs Aug 27th, 1992…Paddy Faley and myself paid a visit to 93 year old Peg at her humble home in Glensharrold. Peg, a sister to Jack Griffin, Glenagragra, Peg died in St. Ita’s hospital, Newcastle West, following a stroke, on Mon Nov 15th, 1993.

Connell Peg (Margaret) was another member of the O’Connell family. She was either a member of the Glenagragra Upper (Scort) family or the Glanagragra family where Paddy Flavin lived in my time. Peg who was known as Peg ‘Pepper’ taught at Ballyguiltenane National School for a time. She must have been very small in stature, for rumour has it that when it came to slapping the pupils she had to stand on a chair to perform the task. She lived quite close to John O’Shaughnessy’s at the Sq. in Glin. Peg was also an aunt to Tomas O’Grady N.T. who taught my father when he was attending Ballyguiltenane. (My father also went to Clounleharde School). Tom O’Grady often boasted to his scholars of the fact that his ancestors owned most of Glenagragra where they (the scholars) were now living. Mikie Kinnane, Scort,Glenagragra Upper, informed me that a family of the O’Connell’s, ancestors of the said Tom O’Grady once lived in Glenagragra where John Morgan and his family later lived.

Connolly Bridie nee Shanahan, Scort died on June 26th, 1985. Mother of Paddy Connolly.

Connolly Family, Glenagragra, Glin & Barneigue, Carrickerry.

Connolly Dave, Glenagragra married Mary (Mane) Griffin (daughter of William Griffin & Mary Higgins)  Mary was born on April 29th, 1864, once again address given as Upper Ballyguiltenane. On Feb 9th, 1884 at Glin church, Mary married her neighbour Dave Connolly, Glenagragra, son of Patrick Connolly, deceased. the witnesses being Patrick Connolly and Margaret Griffin. and had three sons – Patsy, Willie, Johnny, and two daughters Mary and Maggie. (See blog on Connolly Family, Glenagragra)

Connolly Jack, Ballinamadough, Glin 1916-2013. His story taken from Turtule Bunbury’s, Vanishing Ireland.

Connolly Margaret nee Culhane, Barneigue, Carrickerry, wife of Paddy Connolly. Margaret was born circa 1840 and died on  Feb 5^th 1936 aged 96 years, her grand-daughter Monica (Mona) Connolly present at her death. (Mona later married William Chawke, Clounleharde)   Margaret’s great-granddaughter Una Mangan nee Barry left us with an account of the hardship of the famine times and of the many unscrupulous landlords of that time and there afterwards. Much of the information she got from the said Margaret Connolly. Una was married to Mangan, a doctor in Dunmore East, Co. Galway.

Una was told of the soup kitchens, the number of deaths rising week by week in the town workhouses, the coffin ships, the Indian meal and the dreaded famine fever. Crowds of women and children crying out for something to save them from starvation gathered outside the Landlord’s door. One landlord was Colonel Dickson, sometimes spelled Dixon, built the school and brick houses in Clounleharde and is known to this day as Bricktown.

Una’s historical account provided, paints a vivid picture of the dire conditions during the Irish Famine and the subsequent years. It highlights the struggles of the people, the harsh measures imposed by landlords, and the desperate measures taken by those trying to survive. This period is marked by significant suffering and injustice, as exemplified by the actions of landlords like John Delmege. The narrative serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience of those who lived through such challenging times and the importance of preserving these stories for future generations. Follow link above for Una’s account and more.…..

Connolly Mary…Feb 20th, 1954…Death of Mary Connolly nee Griffin, Glenagragra, Glin. Mary (Mane) Griffin (daughter of William Griffin & Mary Higgins)  Mary was born on April 29th, 1864, address given as Upper Ballyguiltenane. On Feb 9th, 1884 at Glin church, Mary married her neighbour Dave Connolly, Glenagragra, son of Patrick Connolly, deceased. the witnesses being Patrick Connolly and Margaret Griffin. They had three sons – Patsy, Willie, Johnny, and two daughters Mary and Maggie.

Connolly Paddy, Glenagragra, Athea. The Connolly family that I know of date back to the early 1800’s or thereabouts. According to Griffith’s Valuation 1851, Patrick Connolly, born circa 1804 had a farm in Glenagragra. It would appear that Patrick came west from ‘Buck’s Hill’ area of Ardagh and would appear to be the same Patrick Connolly mentioned here who died in 1864 aged 60 years. His wife Mary was born circa 1809 (Dont know her surname) and died a widow at Glenagragra on Nov 25^th 1889, her son David (Dave) present at her death.

Connolly Paddy…On June 3^rd, 1983… Paddy Connolly of Barneigue passed to his eternal reward. 

Connolly Paddy…June 13th, 2020…death of Paddy Connolly Glenagragra (Scort). Did work for Paddy on numerous occasions. Drew pencil from Cnoickeen to upgrade the roadway into his home circa 1971.

Connolly Patsy...Dec 18th, 1957…Death of Patsy Connolly, Glenagragra. Patsy was a harness maker. My late brother Patrick lived there afterwards.

Connolly Thomas, Belmont, Liskeevy, in north Co. Galway married Josephine Rose “Phine” O’Connor, (daughter of James ‘Jim’ O’Connor & Maggie Lynch) b.  Jun 16th, 1919, Ballyguiltenane, Glin,    d.  Jan 13th, 1995, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, England   aged 75 years. On Oct 11th, 1942 at Welwyn Garden City, Josephine married Thomas (Tom) Connolly, born May 28th, 1913 at Belmont, Liskeevy, in north Co. Galway. Tom died on April 27th, 1996 aged 82 years. Josephine & Tom had a family one of whom was Mike Connolly R.I.P. Nov 2020, who was a tremendous help to me tracing family members from both the Lynch’s, Culhane’s and O’Connor side of the family. Connolly Mike…my 2nd cousin…son of Thomas….letter from Oct 21st, 2011.

Connor Michael & Catherine, Glin…excerpt from the Limerick Chronicle July 6th, 1772….’I caution the public from crediting my wife Catherine Connor as she has turned out contrary to my expectations. Michael Connor, Glinn.

Conway’s Hotel, Glin…MacMathuna Ciaran of RTE…Friday Feb 22nd. 1985 did a recording at Conways’s Hotel, Glin. In attendance was my aunt Maureen McInerney, South Mall, Glin, Padraig O’Cearbhaill, Glin, Donie Lyons, Buddy Feury, amongst others.

Conway’s Hotel, Glin…Friday March 25th, 1988…Poetry session, those that attended included Paddy Faley, Padraig O’Cearbhaill, Tom O’Donoghue, Gabriel Fitzmaurice, Dan Keane and Pat Brosnan. I was invited but couldn’t attend.

Conway Mary Agnes…Nov 10th, 1962…Death of Mary Agnes Conway, Glin, Conway’s Hotel.

Conway Maurice… First teacher at Ballyguiltenane National School.

Conway Michael (Mickey), Killeaney, Glin died Aug 1990. Brother to Nellie Windle, Glenagragra and to Peggie Scanlon, Dromreask.

Connor’s Tom…May 30^th, 1983…death of Tom Connors, Church St. Glin.

Copse Michael (Mick), Ballinlougnnane, died on Sept 23rd, 1975.

Copse Mick, Ballinloughane, Carrickerry died on Nov 24^th, 2025, son of Mick above. Mick was married to Nell Sheehy. He worked with the forestry and later Limerick County Council until his retirement.

Costello Bridie nee Fitzgerald, Knockanure & Gortnagross, Athea, death of in Jan 1993.

Costello Catherine, Lower Turraree, mother of Michael Costello.

Costelloe Denny, Glin…died on Mon July 22nd, 1991, son of Tommy Costello, garage owner Main St, Glin. Denny was married to Margaret Lynch from Mount David, daughter of Patin, formery of Glasha, Athea. The marriage was later annulled and Margaret re-married to a Mr. Bridgeman.

Costelloe George, Turraree, Glin (son of John Costelloe & Mary Lynch) …..George Costelloe who died in 1944 remained single and lived in the home place with his brothers Tom and Jack.  (George’s mother Mary Lynch was my great grandaunt). During the time of the ‘Black and Tans’ a local girl allegedly made a wrongful accusation to the said ‘Auxalirries’ that she was assaulted by George. A lorry of drunken ‘Auxalliries’ from Newcastle West arrived at George’s door one morning, dragged him from his home, spread-eagled him against the wall and threatened to shoot him.  They then asked the girl to show them exactly what had occurred and on seeing her re-enactment of the incident, they knew straight away that there was no substance whatsoever to the complaint. The ‘Tan’s’ turned and walked away, leaving George in a broken and shaken state from which he never recovered. They had just destroyed a straight, honest and innocent man. (See also Costelloe James & John hereunder)

Costelloe Jack, Turraree, Glin…Jack Costelloe born circa 1845. On Feb 14th, 1871 at Glin church John (Jack) Costelloe, a farmer, son of Mortimer Costelloe, farmer of Turraree, Glin married  Bridget McEniry, daughter of John McEniry, a farmer from Glin,  (Mike Costelloe, Turraree tells me that Bridget was from Tobbertoureen, Moyvane, Co. Kerry.) the witnesses being – John Costelloe and Bridget O’Connor.

Costelloe James & John, Turraree, Glin…Mary Lynch from Glasha, (my great grandaunt), daughter of George Lynch & Mary Flahavan, was Baptised Nov 9^th 1856 her sponsors being – John Flavin (b1855 son of Paddy) and Helena Kennelly. There are two certificates concerning Mary’s marriage as follows – On Feb 10th 1880 at Athea church, Mary Lynch, Glasha, daughter of George Lynch, deceased,  married  James Costelloe from Turraree, Glin son of Michael Costelloe a farmer, the witnesses being Murty Costelloe and Ellen Lynch. James’s age given as 26 years and Mary’s age given as 24. Mary’s father George was deceased.

The second marriage certificate reads thus – On Feb 10th 1881 at Athea church Mary Lynch from Glasha, Athea, daughter of George Lynch, deceased, married John Costelloe from Turraree, Glin, son of Michael Costelloe, a deceased farmer, the witnesses being Mortimer Costelloe and Ellen Lynch. John aged 30 years and Mary aged 25 years.

The second marriage certificate reads thus – On Feb 10th 1881 at Athea church Mary Lynch from Glasha, Athea, daughter of George Lynch, deceased, married John Costelloe from Turraree, Glin, son of Michael Costelloe, a deceased farmer, the witnesses being Mortimer Costelloe and Ellen Lynch. John aged 30 years and Mary aged 25 years.

Were John & James Costelloe brothers and if James died and Mary married John why then was the information on Mary’s marriage cert described as spinster and not widow  as should be the case. My uncle Tom Lynch, Mary’s grand-nephew told me before he died that something strange went on in that house but he didn’t know exactly what it was suffice to say that Mary was rarely spoken of in the Lynch household in Glasha. My own take on the matter is that one of the certs is null and void as the first child born on Jan 1st, 1881 was Kate Costelloe to John Costelloe and Mary Lynch. The 1901 Census gives John Costelloe as head of the family and Mary Lynch given as his wife. The day and month of each of the marriages are the same and the same people witnessed both marriages.

John Costelloe, who was originally from  nearby Mohernagh, Ballyhahill, bought the Turraree farm circa 1850 from a widow woman by the name of Mrs Sheehy. I’ve been reliably informed by three different sources that this Mary Lynch came from the George Lynch farm in Glasha. Tommy Sheehy R.I.P. of Turraree remembered her well, as did his neighbour the late Mossy Breen R.I.P who was pushing 98 yrs of age when I interviewed him. Mrs Mary O’Brien, R.I.P. Tenakilla, who was 89 yrs of age when I spoke with her remembers Mary Lynch baking a cake of bread one day when she called to the house in the 1930’s. Mike Costelloe, Turraree (no relation despite the fact that both families lived in the same avenue and both farmhouse’s were located in the one farmyard) confirmed same when I spoke to him on Nov 1^st 2011. My uncle Tom Lynch remembers calling down to Costelloe’s with his father George circa 1941 and he has a vivid recollection of meeting his grand-aunt Mary and some of her sons. Tom went on to inform me that for some reason or other this family were rarely spoken about in the Lynch household hence, the reason that I never knew my grandfather had an aunt Mary.

Costello John J…Feb 26th, 1969…Death of John J.Costello, Turraree, Glin.

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

Costelloe Mary nee Reidy, daughter of Patrick Reidy & Nora Kennedy, Killeaney, Glin. Mary died at Athea on March 13th, 1993. Married to Michael Costelloe and sister to Moss Reidy, Killeaney, Glin.

Cotter Margaret, Coole West, Athea…death of in May 2001…we travelled together to Abbeyfeale on the school-bus in the 1960’s

Cotter Mary Anne, nee O’Mahony, Coole West & South Keale, Athea, death of in April 1993. Mother of Johnny, Margaret & Nora Cotter.

Cotter na Gruaige…a travelling poet, composed many Irish verses. He rode around the countryside in a spotted horse sporting a bushy red beard and long platted hair. He died circa 1885. It was said that he was known from Croom to Kenmare. Mentioned by Liam O’Danachair in Memories of my Youth.

Courtney John, Knocknaboula, Foynes, Co. Limerick was born in 1829 and died on 21 Feb 1910.  He married  Margaret Mulvihill, Aughrim, Moyvane, (daughter of Jeremiah Mulvihill and Ellen Reidy) on 06 Feb 1864 in Moyvane Catholic Parish, County Kerry.   John Courtney, was a farmer from Knocknaboula, Foynes, son of Edmond Courtney,  He was born in 1829. On their marriage cert – John’s age given as 28 years and Margaret’s age given as 17 years. The witnesses for the wedding being – John Stack & John Enright.

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

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

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

Crowe Michael, Leahies, Shanagolden, born circa 1830’s, married Mary Sheahan, had a large family. No Crowe’s further west than Foynes and Shanagolden.

Cregan Bridget ‘Delia’, Clogough, Glin.  Bridget married Thomas Joseph Stackpoole 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, Clogough (Lr. Ballyguiltenane) and Ellen Dillane, daughter of Thomas Dillane, Killeaney, Glin. Thomas Joseph Stackpoole was born Dec 22nd, 1888 Kinard, Glin. He died on 13 Jan 1947 in Bronx, Bronx, New York, USA.

Cregan Bridget, daughter of Michael  Cregan & Bridget Hunt, married Thomas Dillane, Kinard, Glin before 1850 in Chapel of Glin, Co. Limerick Ireland. She was born about 1823 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. She died on 04 Feb 1903 in Kinard Glin County Limerick Ireland.

Cregan Ellen, Clogough, Glin, sister to Bridget above…Ellen was born Sep 8th, 1871 and died on Dec 3rd, 1910 at 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, Ballyhahill. See my blog on the Griffin Family, Glenagragra, Glin for the Nolan & Carter families.

Cregan Thomas – On April 28th, 1883 at Glin church, Thomas Cregan, Cooper, Glin, son of Thomas Cregan, married Ellen (Nell) Shaughnessy, Ballyguiltenane, Glin, daughter of John O’Shaughnessy, the witnesses being – Denis & Ellen Cregan. (Ellen was a sister to Mick ‘The Boxer’.) They had a son John Cregan (Public House, Magpie Bar), Glin. John in turn had a daughter Mai Cregan who was married to Pakie Geoghegan, Turraree, Pakie married into the Cregan public house in Glin. Pakie & Mai’s son Gerard Geoghegan is the present owner of the public house. (March 25th, 2024, George Langan)

Croagh….Tuesday March 29^th, 1983…The Croagh Tavern, Croagh, Co. Limerick was held up last week-end during a cabaret by masked gunmen…£3.000 taken….the Feury’s were playing there and continued to play following the robbery. 

Croke Pk…Sun Aug 6th, 1995…Went to Croke Pk, Hill 16 to see Clare beat Galway 3-12 to 1-13 in the All Ireland Seinor hurling Semi Final…Met a McMahon from Clare whose father came from Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick. https://www.rte.ie/archives/2015/0805/719361-clare-reach-all-ireland-hurling-final/

Crowley Johanna nee White, Upper Athea (retired nurse)…death of in Dec 1963.

Crowley Margaret (Peg), Knockfinnisk, Athea, married Patrick5 Paddy McInerney, Tullyleague, Glin (son of Patrick McInerney & Johanna Fennell), Patrick born 1903. On April 2^nd, 1940 at Athea church, Patrick McInerney, son of labourer Patrick McInerney, married Margaret (Peg) Crowley from Knockfinnisk, Athea, daughter of Daniel Crowley & Johanna Downey, the witnesses being – John McInerney & Mary Crowley.  Paddy inherited his uncle Tom’s farm in Tullyleague. He worked part-time as the local postman. He died on Jan 5^th, 1989. Johana Downey born on Dec 27th, 1874. On Feb 11th, 1902, Johanna Downey, aged 27 years, married Dan Crowley, aged 37 years, from Knockfinnisk, Atheas, son of Daniel Crowley, the witnesses being – Martin Wren & Johanna Crowley.

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

Crowley William (Bill), Knockfinnisk, Athea…death of in April 1998.

Culhane Brendan, Killeaney, Glin…All Ireland Champion National Apprentice Cabinet Maker, April 1999. Brendan serving his time with Pat Higgins, Glasha.

Culhane Bridget, Barneigue, daughter of farmer, Thomas Culhane. On Jan 9th, 1869 at Kilcolman church, Bridget, aged 23 years, married Patrick Shanahan, aged 34 years, a shopkeeper from Askeaton, son of shopkeeper Michael Shanahan, the witnesses being – Thomas Fitzsimons & Ellen Cuddihy.

Culhane Bridget, daughter of Jack ‘The Man’ Culhane & Mary Sheahan.…BRIDGET CULHANE, b. 1904, Church  St. Glin. Bridget emigrated and was housekeeper for Canadian actor Lorne Green.

Culhane Catherine, Turraree, Glin was born in 1841 and died on Nov 28th, 1920 in Killeaney, Glin. Catherine was one of the Dan ‘Mikeen’ Culhane’s from Turraree cross. She married Michael Dillane, Killeaney, Glin circa 1863, in Glin church. Michael was born circa 1841 in Killeaney, Glin and died there on Feb 16th, 1924.

Culhane Elizabeth, Kinard, Glin, daughter of farmer John Culhane, known locally as ‘Jack Bess’. On July 21st, 1920, at Glin church, Elizabeth married THOMAS M.6 DILLANE (son of Michael5 Dillane, Thomas4,Dillane Thomas3, Dillane ??2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) who was born on 10 Jan 1892 in Kinard Glin County Limerick Ireland. He died on 15 Jun 1951 in Kinard Glin County Limerick Ireland. The witnesses to the wedding 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.

Culhane Ellen (Ciss), Ballyguiltenane, Glin, death of in March 1992.

Culhane Gertrude nee Curry, Glin…death of in New York.

Culhane Gertrude ‘Gertie’, daughter of Jack ‘The Man’ Culhane & Mary Sheahan….GERTRUDE (GERTIE) CULHANE, b. 1915, Church  St. Glin. On March 17th, 1943 Gertie married MICK NORMILE from The Mall, Glin, son of James Normile a tailor, the witnesses being Joseph Normile & Mary Culhane. Mick died at Marian Place, Glin. Family of 6, from that union. Normile James, Glin….death of on Dec 1st, 1934. James was a tailor. His daughter Nellie Normile present at his death.

Culhane Jack ‘The Man’, son of Tom ‘The Man’ & Mary Culhane.…Jack ‘THE MAN’ Culhane, b. Jan 14th, 1874, Kinard, Glin,  Co. Limerick. On Nov 29th, 1900, Jack married MARY MINNIE SHEAHAN, born 1875, daughter of MICK SHEAHAN, Glenagragra, Glin, the witnesses being John Culhane & Margaret Culhane.

Notes for JACK  (THE MAN)  CULHANE: Jack set up a shop grocery store and Public House in Church St  Glin. One of  his  daughters  married to a Kirby. JACK (THE MAN) CULHANE and MARY SHEAHAN had a family of 11.

Culhane James, Glin…death of in the U.S.A. 1949.

Culhane James…Jan 20th, 1955…Death of James Culhane, Belview, Banogue, Croom, aged 67 years. James was married to my Grandaunt, Catherine Fitzpatrick, Ballyvologue, Granagh, Co. Limerick.

Culhane James Jimmy, Barneigue, Carrickerry…Mary O’Brien, aged 29 years, daughter of Daniel O’Brien, Scort, Glenagragra, Glin who on July 31st, 1937 at Glin church married James Culhane, aged 34 years, son of James Culhane, Barneigue, Carrickerry, the witnesses being – James Dalton & Anna Sheahan.

Culhane Jimmy…(son of Michael Culhane & Mary “Minnie/Moll” O’Connor, hereunder) On Friday June 10th, 1988 or July 1988, a huge block of ice fell from the sky onto the roof of an outbuilding of Jimmy Culhane’s, Turraree, Glin. It is thought that the ice fell from an airplane that was traveling at high altitude. Gardai from Glin were called to the scene. The outbuilding was extensively damaged.

Culhane Joan nee Moore…Joaneen Moore’s Bar, Carrickerry. Joan died on Nov 2nd, 1999. Her mother Hannie Moore was a sister to Moll Dalton, Glasha, (shop). A tribute to By Tom Aherne W/O Nov 10th, 1999.

Culhane Johanna, Ballyguiltenane, Glin…death of aged 82 years… Johanna was the aunt of Fr. Maurice Culhane, U.S. Mission. Evening Echo 1896-current, Thursday, April 04, 1935 death of Johanna Culhane, Ballyguiltenane, Glin. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Culhane John, Kinard, Glin. John Culhane served on the inaugural Land League Committee in 1880, under the chairmanship of Rev. Fr. Michael Malone, P.P., of Glin. John’s daughter, Joanna Culhane, was married to Normoyle and they lived at the The Mall, Glin, Johanna passed away in February 1946.

Culhane Josephine, daughter of Jack ‘The Man’ Culhane & Mary Sheahan…JOSEPHINE CULHANE, b. Abt. 1918, Church  St. Glin; m. MORTY MC ELLIGOT; b. Abt. 1920, Ballyguiltenane  Lower Glin; d. Ballyguiltenane  Lower Glin. no family.

Culhane Margaret…Nov 6th, 1970…Death of Margaret Maggie Culhane nee Connolly, Glin, retired school-teacher at Ballygiuiltenane National School. Maggie originally from Glenagragra was married Bob Culhane, Ballyculhane, Glin.

Culhane Margaret, daughter of Jack ‘The Man’ Culhane & Mary Sheahan….MARGARET CULHANE  born on July 27th, 1913 at Church St. Glin. Margaret was a nurse in England and came home in the1940’s to care for her mother. She married James O’ Sullivan from Milltown in Co. Kerry and they lived in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick.

Culhane Mary, Riddlestown, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick and later of Ballyallinan, grandmother of Master William Danaher, Athea. She was born in 1798, the daughter of Thomas Culhane. Her ancestor Donal Culhane was killed by Carew’s forces during the taking of Glin Castle. Mary Culhane was married to William Moylan of Ballyallinan, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick. Their daughter Mary Moylan, born in 1840, was Master Danaher’s mother. Master Danaher taught at Clash & Athea National schools.William Moylan was the son of John Moylan & Mary Egan whose father Charles Mac Egan owned the tavern which stood on the site where the road bridge goes over the railway station in Rathkeale. Micheal O’Longain, father of Micheal Og O’Longain used to call there when he was on his way to fairs in Croom, Adare and Rathkeale. Mary Egan had a brother Fr. Darby Egan who was a priest in the diocese. John Moylan’s father was Seamus Egan, ‘Seamus na nEan’ and his mother was Mary Deeley. Taken from- Memories of My Youth By Liam O’Danachair.

Culhane Mary….MARY CULHANE, (daughter of Maurice ‘Coiner’ Culhane & Ellen Guiney) was born 1846 in Ballyguiltenane Glin, and died in Kinard  Co Limerick.  At the age of 17 years, Mary married TOM ‘THE MAN’ CULHANE on Feb 9th 1864 in Glin, Co Limerick. Tom was born 1837 in Kinard, Glin, son of Thomas Culhane and died 10 Aug 1915 in Kinard, Co Limerick. The witnesses for the wedding were John McElligott & Bridget Wallace. Had a family of at least 11.

Culhane Mary, daughter of Jack ‘The Man’ Culhane & Mary Sheahan....MARY CULHANE, b. 1905, Church  St. Glin. Mary married EDDIE STACK on Dec 27th, 1941 in Glin, Co Limerick.  He was born Abt. 1900 in Main St Glin, son of John Stack, shopkeeper, deceased, the witnesses being – Patrick O’Carroll & Josephine Culhane. Eddie died 11 Jul 1985. Family of 3, from that union.

Culhane Mary Ann…March 16th, 1970…Death of Mary Ann Culhane, Ballyguiltenane, Glin, aged 72 years. Mother of Moss Culhane who is married to Nora Griffin, Glenagragra.

Culhane Maurice.….MAURICE ‘COINER’ CULHANE was born 1811 in Ballyguiltenane Glin, and died Jun 20th 1885 in Ballyguiltenane  Lower, Glin.  He married ELLEN GUINEY 1843 in Tarbert.  She was born 1824 in Tarbert, and died 1903 in Ballyguiltenane,  Glin. Maurice had a great ability to make money and hold on to it earning himself the nickname  “Maurice the Coiner ” (Sean Wallace)

Culhane Maurice ‘Mock’., son of TOMMY MAURICE CULHANE and Mary O’Shaughnessy…..Maurice (Mock) Culhane, b. 1887, Ballyguiltenane,  Glin; d. Abt. 1980, Borrigone, Askeaton, Co. Limerick. Maurice (Mock) married CATHERINE MC NAMARA from Morgans Borrigone, Askeaton, daughter of Laurence McNamara, on Oct 27th,1931.  She was born Abt. 1905 in Limerick. Family of three.

Culhane Maurice, Merchant, Glin….death of in 1949.

Culhane Maurice… Maurice Culhane was the son of Thomas Culhane & Mary Nolan from Ballyguiltenane, Glin. He sailed on the James N. Fleming in July 1877 from Greenock in Scotland arriving at Otago, New Zealand in November 1877.

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

Culhane Michael, Turraree, Glin married Mary “Minnie/Moll” O’Connor, (daughter of Thomas O’Connor & Mary Sheahan) born on Nov 11th. 1881, Ballyguiltenane, Glin,   died on May 18th, 1945, Turraree, Glin,  aged 63 years. On Feb 20th, 1912 at Glin church, Mary married Michael Culhane of Turraree, Glin, son of Thomas M. Culhane & Deborah Barrett, the witnesses being William Dillane & Bridget O’Connor. On Feb 27th, 1870 at Moyvane church, Thomas M. Culhane married Deborah Barrett, the witnesses being Michael Carmody, Court & John Stack, Newtownsandes. Deborah Barrett was born circa 1849 in the townland of Moher, Parish of Murher, Moyvane, Co. Kerry, died Jan 13th, 1940, Turraree, Glin, aged 91 years. The Kerry Parish Records gives her marriage address as Leitrim, Moyvane. Deborah’s father was James Barrett, Griffith’s valuation of 1847-1864 have two James Barrett’s in Moher, one of whom was Deborah’s father. Deborah may have had a brother Patrick Barrett who on January 26th, 1867 married Mary Stack from Leitrim, daughter of John Stack, the witnesses being – James Barrett & John Stack. (James Barrett born circa 1831 and died circa 1901 aged 70 years. not verified.) Michael Culhane died a widower on March 5th, 1956, aged 82 years, his son James ‘Jimmy’ Culhane present at his death in Turraree Lower.

Culhane Canon Michael, Liverpool & Turraree, Glin, son of Michael & Mary Minnie Moll above) Golden Jubilee Mass in Glin on June 20th, 1996. Photo Weekly Observer June 26th, 1996.

Culhane Michael, Killeaney, Glin…Nov 28th, 1962…Death of Michael D. Culhane, Killeaney, Glin.

Culhane Michael…September 1987…Death of Michael Culhane, Turraree, Glin.

Culhane Mick, Glin & O’Sullivan Mickey from Ballyhahill were on the New York team beaten by Meath in the National League Final at the Polo Grounds, New York in Sept 1951.

Culhane Nellie…CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE: Sat., Feb.3,1945.

Culhane: Nellie Culhane, dear sister of Mrs Margaret Fitzgerald, and the late P. C. Culhane and Mrs. Mary Ahern. Native Glin, Limerick, Ireland. Member of Third Order of St. Francis. Funeral from Chapel 4138 W Madison Street , Monday at 9am to St Angela’s Church, interment Mount Carmel cemetery.

 Culhane Nora ‘Fada’,  Tullyleague, Glin. (See Dillane Patrick)

Culhane Paddy, Killeaney, Glin, son of Thomas M. Culhane & Deborah Barrett….Patrick (Paddy) Culhane, born on March 16th, 1875, Killeaney, Glin. On Feb 20th, 1920, at Tarbert church, Patrick married Ellen (Nell) Wallace, daughter of John Wallace, a farmer from Tarmons, Co. Kerry, the witnesses being – William Dillane & Anastacia Culhane. They had one girl in family Mary Brigid Culhane who I believe went to Northern Ireland and married William (Willie) Crockett there.

Culhane Pat, Kilmeedy & Turraree, Glin, death of in July 1996. Sympathy to his wife Kit, sister Mary Hayes, Templeathe, brothers Fr. Michael Culhane, Liverpool and Dan, Turraree.

Culhane Patrick (Pakie) The Square, Glin…July 23rd, 1965…My mother bought a gas cooker from Pakie Culhane, Glin…still working, 29 years later, in Nov 1994. Pakie Culhane died on Feb 28th, 1990.

Culhane Mrs. Thomas, Killeaney, Glin, death of…. Evening Echo 1896, current, Wednesday, December 05, 1934.

Culhane Thomas, Glin…Tues April 18th, 1995…Death of Thomas Culhane, Glin during the weekend.

Culhane Thomas F, Melbourne & Ballyguiltenane, Glin. Thomas was born in Ballyguiltenane, Glin in 1891 and emigrated to Australia in 1929. Thomas never forgot his roots and would correspond with many literary figures in his homeland throughout the years, people such as Padraig DeBrun of the Institute of Advanced Studies in Dublin, Senator Kit Ahern nee Liston, Ballybunion & Athea and Maighread McGrath also from Athea. Thanks to the Glin Historical Society an edited collection of these letters are now available in book format entitled Homes Thoughts From Abroad which is edited by Glin historian Tom O’Donovan. The book was launched at Conway’s Hotel in Glin on Friday October 23rd, 1998 by Thomas’ daughter Mary Ita Collard who has written a foreword to the book. Launey also had a son Thomas Culhane who was born in Melbourne.

Culhane Thomas ‘The Peeler’.  On Feb 21st, 1939 at Glin church, Thomas, aged 41 years, from Leitrim East, Moyvane, son of Patrick Culhane & Catherine (Kate) Walsh, married Mary Molly Mulvihill, Dromreask, Glin. Patrick Culhane married in to Walsh place in Leitrim. The witnesses being John Culhane & Norah Mulvihill. 

Culhane Tommy.…TOMMY MAURICE CULHANE, (son of Maurice ‘Coiner’ Culhane & Ellen Guiney) b. 1844, Ballyguiltenane  Glin; d. Ballyguiltenane  Glin. On Feb 13th, 1866 at Duagh church, Tommy married (1) ELLEN FLYNN.  daughter of John Flynn, Coolaneelig, Duagh, Co. Kerry, the witnesses being John Collins & Maurice Roache.  He married (2) MARY O’SHAUGHNESSY, Ballyguiltenane Glin, daughter of THOMAS O’SHAUGHNESSY (who was living) and ELLEN O’CONNOR. Marriage taking place in Glin on Feb 12th, 1887, the witnesses being Daniel & Kate Culhane. Family of 7 from 1st marriage. Family of 6 from 2nd, marriage. Mary O’Shaughnessy Culhane had pet names for all her children some of which I’ve given here. Maurice was called Mac Dotie, Thomas F was called Lánaí and Elizabeth was known as Lily Flower. Mac ( Mock ) is the Irish for a son. Lánaí ( Launey ) we aren’t sure of .There is a suggestion that the nickname Lánaí comes from the Irish for Lán meaning full .Thomas F was very academic and advanced for his age and certainly full of knowledge which may have earned him the nickname  but nobody is sure.  (Sean Wallace)

Culhane William….Poem… The Ould Fair Night, Glin December 1952.  B.R.J 1980 p1.

Cummane John, Knockdown, Athea, son of Patrick Cummane, John aged 2 in the 1911 census for Knockdown, inherited the family farm and married Mary Meade from Killeaney, daughter of Michael Meade and Catherine O’Connor.

Cummane Mairead, Ballyhahill National School & Knockdown…winner of The Garda Community Relations Year of the Elderly Essay Competition June 1999, entitled…An Older Person…the life and times of Ned O’Shaughnessy, Knockdown. W/O June 1999. Mairead is the great great grand daughter of Patrick Cummane hereunder.

Cummane Marian...June 2023…death of Marian Cummane nee Mullane, Knockdown. Married to Mike Cummane, great grandson of Patrick Cummane hereunder.

Cummane Patrick, Clounleharde/Knockdown was born circa 1860. On March 7th, 1886 at Ballyhahill church, Patrick Cummane, aged 26 years, son of John Cummane, farmer, married Mary Hayes from Clounleharde, daughter of farmer, Michael Hayes, the witnesses being – Michael Hayes & Hanna Cummane.

Cummane Patrick, Knockdown, (son of Patrick Cummane & Mary Hayes) was married to Ellen Enright from Templeathea. Their son John Cummane, aged 2 in the 1911 census for Knockdown, 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. Ellen Enright was a relative of Ellen Enright who was married to William Bill Dalton, Knocknagorna, Athea.

Cunningham Bridget, Kilbaha, Moyvane, Co. Kerry, daughter of Myles Cunningham and Johanna Lyons. On 12 Feb 1861 in Moyvane, County Kerry, Bridget married John Mulvihill  (son of Jeremiah Mulvihill and Ellen Reidy). John was born in 1835 in Aughrim, Moyvane, County Kerry and died on 14 Nov 1915 in Aughrim, Moyvane, County Kerry.

Cunningham Connie, Lower Dirreen, Athea…There was a half-acre of land owned by Connie Cunningham that was incorporated into Collins place and it was always known as Connie’s half acre. Connie was an ancestor of Timmy Cunningham, Dirreen, Timmy lives close to the ‘Abha Bheag’ bridge. Connie Cunningham was married to an O’Sullivan from Knocknagorna and they emigrated to Kansas City, Missouri. Connie and the wife and family came home around the beginning of the 1900’s for a short period of time. The family mustn’t have been too impressed with the surrounds of the half acre, they upped stakes so to speak and returned to the U.S taking their mother with them leaving Connie to live out the remainder of his life on his own in his humble abode. Connie’s place went up for auction many years ago, I would say around the 1940’s. The author of the poem I do not know, probably written at the time by one of the Dirreen poets. Dirreen had many fine poets – The Histon’s. Vaughan’s and Pat Downey from Lug. This is the version that I got from Paddy Faley.

Auction at Lower Dirreen.

I’ll tell you of this auction that took place in Lower Dirreen

The effects of *Connie Cunningham was laid upon the green

The auctioneer was *Francie Fitz out to make his coin

Ably assisted by his clerk *Pat O’Brien.

The first put up for auction was a table it was no joke

You’d think it was mahogany ‘twas so well painted with the smoke

Francie turned it over as it lay upon the yard

‘Twas purchased at one shilling by a *smith from Clounleharde.

Then put up for auction was the farmer’s *Buckan Ban

You could judge by his pedigree he was loose as any fawn

Francie said he would go cheap he’s fit to win a cup

He was then marked down at nine fifteen to the famous *Hustle Up.

The next put up for auction was a splendid cock of hay

Hustle bid five shillings and smiling walked away

The *D.C. bid seven and six and Francie wasn’t long

Any advance in seven and six ‘tis going yes ‘tis gone.

The manure heap was then put up competition it was keen

Five bob was placed upon it by a son to *Tom Dinneen

Six shillings said *Joe Vaughan but he’d rather it was three

Six and six said Francie Fitz including my fee.

The next put up for auction was a rick of turf they owned in Kyle

Who’ll bid for this splendid rick said Francie with a smile

There was silence for a moment then *Collins interposed

Will you take two bob said *Collins and the bargain it was closed.

*Connie Cunningham lived at the west of Jim Mullane’s in Lr Dirreen.

*Francie Fitz was the auctioneer from Glin.

*Pat O’Brien was an itinerent who was taken in by the O’Sullivan family.

*The smith from Clounleharde was Jim Woods.

*Buckan Ban – old Irish name for a stallion horse.

*Hustle Up was the nickname they had on Jim Mullane. Jim came home from America and opened a shop just below Thade Scanlon’s. Jim was married to Johanna Aherne, daughter of John Ahern & Maimie Hayes, Lr. Dirreen. Johanna’s sister Margaret Aherne was married to Jack Dan Liston, Dirreen. Jim Mullane’s daughter married George Riordan from Co. Cork. George was a famous thresher back in those days. His grandson Andy Riordan is the present owner of the place.

*D.C. was Thade Scanlon, a local County Councillor.

*Tom Dinneen, was from Knocknagorna. The first Dinneen to appear in Knocknagorna was in 1852 with Michael Dinneen holding 73 acres with sub-teneant Denis Dinneen. There was also a Pat Dinneen in the townland who held 39 acres.

*Joe Vaughan from Dirreen was father to Seamus.

*Collins was John Collins Lr. Dirreen married to Elizabeth Ahern, Lr. Dirreen

Cunningham John, Kilbaha, Moyvane…died in Nov 1990…brother to Timmy Cunningham, Lr. Dirreen, Athea.

Cunningham Maurice, Athea….Article entitled ‘Changing Times’, in relation on his appointment as principal of Clash National School on July 1st, 1963…. A.P.J. 1998 p35

Curnane Ellen, Glin, married Patrick3 McInerney (Thomas2, Patrick1). Patrick born Dec 25^th, 1835. On Oct 22^nd, 1864 at Glin church, Patrick married Ellen Curnane, daughter of Patrick Curnane & Johanna Barrett, the witnesses being – John Enright & Mary Sheahan. Patrick & Ellen emigrated between 1865 and 1869 as they had a daughter Mary McInerney born on Oct, 7^th, 1865 at Kinard, Glin, the remainder of the family born in the U.S. Patrick McNerney died on June 19^th, 1915 at Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio. The name Curnane also spelled Cournane and known as Courtney in some instances.

Curtin Charlie…Jan 2nd, 1970…Death of Charlie Curtin, Athea. Charlie did hackney work with his green Cortina. He was married to publican, Ita Irwin, Athea.

Curtin Gerard, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick….Launch of his latest book ‘My Own Sweet Bright Owvaun’ at Ballyhahill Community Hall on Sat Nov 28th, 1998.

Curtin Gerard, Ballyhahill…Parish By Parish…Place-names of West Limerick, first edition in W/O Jan 3rd, 2001 p15. Place Names of Athea in W/O Dec 19^th, 2001.

Curtin Ita, Athea died on March 22nd, 1984. Married to Charlie above.

Cussen Canon…Dec 20^th, 1982…death of Canon Thomas Cussen, Athea. On Mon Jan 24^th, 1983…Month’s mind for the late Very Rev Thomas Canon Cussen, Athea, at 7.30 pm. He was replaced by Rev Fr. O’Donnell on the 27^th inst. 

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

Cussen Marcus & Maurice, December 1943…., natives of Ballyguiltenane, Glin, died around that time in the U.S.A. Lived across from Ballyguiltenane school, now Hanrahan’s.

Dalton Bill & Joan, Glenagore, Athea…winner of a Toyota Corolla in the Con Colbert Community Hall draw of Sept 18th, 1999.

Dalton Bridget, Knocknagorna 1834-1894??. (daughter of James Dalton & Mary Barrett) Bridget married James Liston, 1805-1893 Knocknagorna, Athea on Feb 11^th, 1854, the witnesses being – Michael Mulvihill & Maura Liston. An age gap of 29 years. James Liston died on March 1^st, 1893 at Knocknagorna, aged 88 years, his son Michael Liston present at his death.  

Dalton Bridget…May 24th, 1956….Death of Bridget Martin Dalton nee Liston, Glasha.

Dalton Catherine Kate, Upper Athea. On Feb 22nd, 1873, at Athea church, Catherine Dalton, aged 21 years, daughter of William Dalton, married James Ahern, Knockfinnisk, son of Michael Ahern, farmer, the witnesses being – Maurice ? and Patrick Ahern. Catherine Dalton had a sister Johanna Dalton who was married to Patrick Patsy Lynch, Glasha, Athea.

Dalton Catherine. (Daughter of Thomas Dalton & Mary Sheahan) Birth: 1846 in Lower Dirreen Athea. On Feb 22nd, 1884 at Athea church, Catherine Dalton married Patrick Kelly from Gortnagross, Athea, son of farmer James Kelly, the witnesses being – Thomas Kelly & Ellen Dalton.

Dalton Declan, Upper Dirreen, Athea. Sept 1991, 8 year old Declan, because of the school transport system, was refused a ticket to travel on Bus Eireann to Athea Primary School. Declan, the son of Paddy & Maureen Dalton. Weekly Observer Sept 4th, 1991.

Dalton Eileen, Dublin…died March 1986, 1st, cousin to Vera’s mother. Pat Dalton & Colm Dalton arrived for the funeral. Emer’s confirmation today as well.

Dalton Eily, Ashgrove Newcastle West, died on Mon May 18th, 1992, Vera’s aunt.

Dalton Ellen. (Daughter of Thomas Dalton & Mary Sheahan) Birth: 1863 in Lower Dirreen Athea. On Feb 21st, 1895, at Athea church, Ellen Dalton married Maurice Ahern from Garrygloss, Athea, son of Michael Ahern, a farmer. The witnesses being – Patrick Ahern & Bridget Scanlon.

Dalton Family, Glasha, Dirreen, & Knocknagorna, Athea, Kansas & Kentucky.

Dalton Jack ‘The Peeler’, Ashgrove, Newcastle West and formerly of Ballymorrough, Co. Limerick. Jack was a member of the R.I.C., hence the name ‘Peeler’. Jack married into the Woulfe family, Ashgrove. These Woulfe’s were 1st cousins to John M. Dalton, Ashgrove, my wife Vera’s grandfather. John M. Dalton’s mother was Woulfe. Jack had one son Larry Dalton and a daughter May Dalton. Larry Dalton was married to either Sheehy or Sheahan. No family from that union. Larry’s sister May married in Cork. Horgan from Tournafulla is the current owner of the Dalton farm in Ashgrove.

Dalton James, Park, Kilcolman. James lived on the roadside at the entrance to another Dalton family in Park whose farm was inherited by Martin Dalton, Upper Dirreen, Athea. On March 6th, 1887 at Kilcolman church, this James Dalton, farmer, son of Michael Dalton, married Kathleen Long from Kilcolman, daughter of Thomas Long, the witnesses being – Thomas Culhane, Barneigue & Mary Hanrahan. Thomas Culhane was one of the same Culhane family that was married to Joan Moore, publican Carrickerry. Dalton James, Park, Kilcolman contd….one of the witnesses to his wedding Thomas Dalton as follows……Thomas Culhane had a brother Maurice ‘Beag’ Culhane. On July 31^st, 1937, their nephew Jimmy Culhane, aged 34 years, son of James Culhane married Mary O’Brien, aged 29 years, from Scort, Glin, daughter of Daniel O’Brien, the witnesses being – James Dalton & Anna Sheahan. Shortly after the marriage Mary died leaving two very young children behind, Tom & Maurice, whom I believe were reared by Kate Shanahan. Tom married Joan Moore, publican Carrickerry and Maurice, who was a schoolteacher married up around Co. Kildare. James & Kathleen’s daughter daughter Mary Dalton married Daniel Connolly, Scort.

Dalton James born circa 1793-1871 at Glenagore, Athea, Co. Limerick who married Mary Barrett 1794-1850 from Knocknagorna, Athea. James married into the Barrett place in Knocknagorna. James Dalton died from cancer of the leg on July 22^nd, 1871 at Knocknagorna, Athea, Patt Dalton present at his death. His wife Mary Barrett Dalton died in 1850 at Knocknagorna.

Dalton James, Dirreen aged 84 in 1926 census was an uncle to Ellen Dalton, Derreen, Jimmy Dalton’s grandmother. Jimmy living at the Old Mill, originally from Dirreen.

Dalton James (Jim), Glasha….Jim (James) Dalton born on April 24^th, 1874, married on Aug 3^rd, 1905 , age given as 27 years to  Bridge ‘Martin’ Liston, born Jan 14^th, 1875 in Dirreen, Athea, her age in marriage cert given as 25 years, daughter of Martin Liston, the witnesses being – Patrick Dalton & Katie Walsh. The Dalton’s had a servant boy whose name was Robert Spring and whom in the year 1911 was 14 yrs of age and was unable to read. Jim (James) Dalton died January 8^th 1946, his wife Bridge went to her eternal reward on May 24^th 1956. Dalton James...Jan 8th, 1946….Death of James Dalton, Glasha.

Dalton Jimmy, Ashgrove, Newcastle West died on Feb 1st, 1985. We all went down for funeral. He was Vera’s uncle.

Dalton Joan 1825-1876 Knocknagorna, (daughter of James Dalton & Mary Barrett) married Patrick O’ Sullivan from Knocknagorna, Athea.

Dalton Johanna, Upper Athea, On on February 3^rd 1883, Johanna Dalton, daughter of William Dalton, deceased, married Patrick (Patsy) Lynch b. 1848, Glasha, Athea, the witnesses being George Griffin & Julie Barrett. Johanna was born in 1856. Johanna had a sister Mary Dalton who married John Sheehy, Templeathea East. She had another sister Catherine Dalton who married James Ahern, Knockfinnisk and a brother Tim Dalton who married Ellen Scanlon, Templeathea West. The Scanlon home was located, down a boreen off the Glin road opposite Denny William Mullane’s. Jimmy Dalton lived there in my time. These Dalton’s were related to the Dalton’s of Glasha.

Dalton John, Park, Kilcolman….Marriage on February 13th, 1879 at Athea church, John Dalton, Park, Kilcolman aged 30 years, son of William Dalton, a farmer, to Mary O’Sullivan aged 20 years, daughter of Patrick O’Sullivan, Knocknagorna, a farmer. The witnesses were John Morgan and Mary T Sullivan. Mary O’Sullivan was the niece of Ellie O’Sullivan, Ellie who came to Dirreen and married Patsy ‘Jackie’ O’Sullivan, father of Tomeen O’Sullivan.

Dalton John, Scort, card games and sing songs being held there in Dec 1963. Buddy Feury & Roger O’Sullivan on fiddles with Donie Lyons on bagpipes providing the music.

Dalton Johnny…April 12th, 1955….Death of Johnny Dalton, Glasha. Died in the bog.

Dalton Johnny, Coolock, Dublin & Clounleharde, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick 1932- Jan 1st, 2025. Johnny was a star player with Gerald Griffin’s during the 1950’s and 1960’s. He won a Sigerson Cup medal with U.C.C. in the early fifties. He was a member of the Gerald Griffin Minor Football team that won the County Championship in 1950. He won a County Junior Football medal with a Glin/Ballyhahill combination in 1955. John’s son Shane Dalton played senior hurling for Dublin for many a year. I remember Shane very well when he lined out for Dublin. Johnny was a brother to Paddy Dalton. They were known as ‘Dalton’s at the Beam’. pronounced ‘Bame’. Did contract work for Paddy back in 1970/’71. Paddy’s son was married to my 1st cousin Maura O’Connor R.I.P. These Dalton’s were nephews of Paddy Dalton who was shot by the Black and Tans at Gortagleanna, Knockanure, Co. Kerry.

Dalton Josie, Ashgrove, Newcastle West was reared at Behan’s in Clounleharde. She married Stephen Hayes from Garryacaher, Askeaton and they went to live in Borrigone. Stephen Hayes inherited the farm in Dysart, Borrigone from his uncle, a man by the name of Bowen. Bowen died tragically. Fr. Bowen who ministered in Ardagh & Athea was a descendant of that Bowen family. Stephen Hayes also died tragically and his widow Josie was put out on the road so to speak as that was the law back then. Josie went to live with her aunt, Mrs. Foran nee Behan in Athea.

Dalton Julia, Knockdown was 75 years of age going by the 1926 census. On March 5^th, 1878, Julie Dalton from Gortnagross, aged 24 years, daughter of Andrew Dalton, married James Dalton, aged 33 years, Toureendonnell/Knockdown, son of  William Dalton, the witnesses being – Patt Dalton & Mary Barrett. Julie was known as, Julie ‘Andy’ Dalton. She had a daughter Margaret Dalton who had returned from the U.S.A. who was married to a Murphy. Margaret was 43 years of age and was listed as a widow. I think her husband was a sailor. Margaret had 5 children up to then, 4 living in the U.S.A., Eugene, James, John & Margaret and William (Bill) Dalton aged 4 yrs living in Knockdown. I knew Bill very well. He went by the nickname of ‘scutter’.

Dalton Maggie, Park, Templeathea, Athea…R.I.P. Aug/Sept 1991. From what I can gather this family of Dalton’s lived down on the bank of the Gale river beneath Colbert’s. That area along there was known as Park not to be confused with Park, Upper Athea. I believe none of the family married.

Dalton Margaret nee Ahern, Ballintubrid, Newcastle West & Coole East, Athea..It is with heartfelt sadness that I write about the passing of Margaret, who departed this life in October 1999 at the venerable age of 95 years. She peacefully left us at St. Ita’s Hospital, Newcastle West, leaving behind a legacy of devotion, compassion, and kindness.

Margaret is survived by her loving son, Michael, her devoted daughter, Mary, and her caring brother, Jack. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Michael, with whom she shared a life full of cherished memories.

Margaret was truly a remarkable lady, known for her devout spirit and compassionate heart. Her kindness resonated with everyone she encountered, making her a beacon of warmth and grace in her community. Those who visited her at home or in the hospital were always greeted with a warm welcome and a sincere smile.

Her life was a testament to the power of kindness, and she touched the hearts of many with her thoughtful nature and generous spirit. Margaret’s legacy of love and compassion will continue to inspire those who had the privilege of knowing her.

Margaret’s family and friends will dearly miss her presence, but her spirit will live on in the hearts of those she loved and who loved her in return. May she rest in peace.

Dalton Martin, Dirreen, died Aug 10th, 1983. Martin Dalton, b. 1909 in Glasha, Athea married Mary O’Sullivan, daughter of Tom ‘Tomeen’ O’Sullivan, Dirreen and Nell Dalton, Park, Kilcolman (Nell R.I.P. March 7th, 1957 aged 75yrs) in 1941 and had the following family – Paddy, Jimmy and Marian Dalton. Martin did a ‘cliamhain isteach’. (Married into the place)

Dalton Mary, Glasha, Athea, (daughter of Johnny Dalton &  Margaret McCarthy) born on Feb 18^th, 1873 at Clounleharde. (Glasha came under Clounleharde back then.) Mary married twice, firstly on Feb 6th, 1906, aged 33 years, at Athea church to Daniel Enright, Dromreask, aged 35 years, son of Patrick Enright, the witnesses being – Daniel Scanlon & Maggie Lynch, Maggie being my grandaunt. Daniel Enright died from Hemiplegia  at Dromreask on Jan 30th, 1907 aged 35 years, his sister Johanna Buckley present at his death. This Johanna Enright Buckley was married to 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’s husband Daniel Enright, Buckley attempted to take over the Enright farm. Daniel Enright had a brother Patrick Enright who 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 being eventually tracked down Patrick returned home to Dromreask to a land war. A court case ensued in which Patrick won the day. 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 9th, 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, Sgt Butler and Constable’s, Joyce and Walsh proceeded to the scene at 8am. Limerick Leader Monday Feb 13th, 1911 http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com Patrick Enright’s father was Pad Enright and his mother was Norrie Scanlon both from Dromreask. Annie Maume’s father was Garrett Maume and her mother was Neville, both from Charleville. Co. Cork.

Mary Dalton Enright’s second marriage was 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.

Dalton Mary, Glenagower, Athea…death of at an advanced age during October 1998.

Dalton Mary, Glasha, daughter of Mick & Moll Dalton. The first woman Garda Sergeant in West Cork, March 1992. Took up her position in Skibbereen. Athea Notes, Weekly Observer April 1st, 1992.

Dalton Mary (Mai) nee Liston, Glenagower, Athea…died April 1990…buried in Holy Cross cemetery on Thursday April 26th, 1990. Sympathy to her husband Jack Dalton. Mary was a sister to Mickey Liston, Knocknagorna, Athea.

Dalton Mary (Moll) nee O’Connor, Glasha died on Friday Feb 16th, 1994, wife of Mick hereunder.

Dalton Mary, (Daughter of Thomas Dalton & Mary Sheahan) Birth: 1843 in Lower Dirreen Athea. On Feb 3rd, 1866, in Athea church, Mary married John Scanlon, aged 28 years of Dromreask, Glin, son of Daniel Scanlon, the witnesses being – Richard Barrett & Thomas Dalton. Mary’s age given as 22 years.

Dalton Maura nee O’Connor, Athea, member of the Athea Ladies Table Tennis team that won silver in the County Community Games of 1980 & ’82. A.P.J. 1989 p58-60

Dalton Memorial Band, Coole West, Athea…Article By Timmy Woulfe…B.R.J. 1980 page 7. Memories of the Dalton Band By Paddy Quaid…A.P.J. 1989 p72.

Dalton Michael. (Son of Thomas Dalton & Mary Sheahan) Birth: 01 Apr 1849 in Lower Dirreen, Athea. Marriage: 03 Feb 1894 in Chapel of Glin.  Michael married Mary Dillane, Killeaney, Glin as listed under Dillane. Michael died on Jan 27th, 1903 in Lower Dirreen Athea.

Dalton Mick, Glasha…I recorded an interview with Mick at his home on Tues Sept 3rd, 1991 which is available on Youtube. Mick died on Dec 13th, 1998.

Dalton Mick, Toureendonnell, Athea…death of in Feb 2001. Mick was an accomplished gaelic footballer who played for Athea and Limerick. Worked at Athea creamery for many years. Won County Junior in 1950. Tribute to By Timmy Woulfe in A.P.N. March 10th, 2001.

Dalton Paddy, Athea…brutally executed on Wed May 12th, 1921 along with Jerry Lyons and Paddy Walsh by the Black and Tans at Gort-a-glanna near Knockanure in North Kerry.

Dalton Patrick, Turraree, Glin, Co. Limerick. Patrick died on Feb 9th, 1890 at Turraree, from heart disease, aged 63 years, his son Pat Dalton present at his death. Patrick was married to Mary ? and had a son Patrick Dalton and a daughter Catherine Dalton that we know of. On March 2nd, 1893 Patrick’s widow Mary put the farm of 7 Irish acres up for sale by public auction with Daniel Faley, Glasha, Athea being the successful bidder with a sum of £42 sterling. I have no idea what became of the Dalton family thereafter.

Dalton Patrick Paddy. (Son of Thomas Dalton & Mary Sheahan) Birth: 1863 in Lower Dirreen, Athea. On the night the 1911 Census was taken, Patrick (Paddy) Dalton was a servant at William Barrett’s, Knocknagorna. Paddy’s last place of abode was in a cottage on the right-hand side, a few hundred yards east of Dirreen/Knocknagorna crossroads. Joe Connor’s who was married to Ellie Vaughan from Dirreen lived in the cottage afterwards, a Murphy family lived there after Joe and Billy Collins is the present occupier (Oct 13th, 2022). Just as I edit this account (Oct 19th, 2022) I just heard of Billy’s passing. R.I.P.

Dalton Patrick, Church St, Newcastle West, R.I.P….Patrick was the granduncle of my wife Vera, his brother John Dalton being Vera’s grandfather. Patrick’s father was Maurice Dalton from Ashgrove, Newcastle West. Patrick had a drapery shop at Church St, Newcastle West. Harry Knight had a pharmacy shop there in later years.

Dalton Patrick ‘Doc’, Knocknagorna, Athea, death of on May 6th, 2000…Moments of Exellence, By Timmy Woulfe…A.P.N May 13th, 2000.

Dalton Patrick (Patsy), Glasha….death notice…son of Mick & Moll above. Patrick (Patsy) Dalton, Glasha, Athea, Co. Limerick, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family and in the wonderful care of Marie, the nurses and staff at Killeline Nursing Home, Newcastle West on Monday, 8th April 2024. Patsy, son of the late Michael (Mick) and Mary (Molly), is very sadly missed by his loving sister Mary Power (Ballincollig and Dunmore East), brother-in-law Kevin, nephew Kieran, all his other relatives, kind neighbours and friends.

Rest In Peace

Reposing at St. Bartholomew’s Church, Athea on Wednesday, 10th April, from 6.00 p.m. until 8.00 p.m. Requiem Mass on Thursday, 11th April, at 12.00 p.m. Interment afterwards in Holy Cross Cemetery, Athea.

Dalton Patrick, Benmore, Athea…death of in 1919.

Dalton Patrick Rev Fr., New York & Glin, ordained a priest by Bishop Charles J. Buddy of San Dieago, California, U.S.A on June 3rd, 1950. Said his first mass in the Bronx, New York on June 11th, 1950. Patrick’s father came from Toureendonnell, Athea. Patrick’s uncle was the Rev Fr. Patrick J. Cunningham, St Louis church, New Orleans & Newtownsandes, Co. Kerry. Many of my relations at that ordination.

Dalton Patrick, Gortnagross & Knocknagorna, Athea….died on April 26th, 2021….Patrick and myself played many a game of gaelic football together.

Dalton Sean, Knocknagorna, Athea died on June 17th, 1985. Great footballer of 1940’s/’50;s.

Dalton Stephen.… Stephen Dalton (son of Mary O’Sullivan & John Dalton) born on Dec 24th, 1896, Park, Kilcolman, died June 1980. Stephen married Mary Higgins, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Mayo, born ??, died 1979. Jimmy Dalton was telling me today Feb 6th, 2025 that Stephen and his wife Mary were home on a holiday in 1956 as Stephen attended the fair of Athea on Nov 14th, that year. Mary, who was staying with her family in Ballaghaderreen met up with Stephen at Shannon airport for the return journey. Mickeen ‘Den’ Mullane, who had a car at the time took Stephen to Shannon, Mickeen’s wife was doing the driving. Stephen Dalton & Mary Higgins had the following family of 1 –Mary Ann Dalton who married Jack Watters and had a family of 7.

Dalton Stephen…Jan 14th, 1961…Death of Stephen Dalton, Glasha, Athea.

Dalton Teresa nee Shanahan, Carrickerry...died during the week of Feb 14th, 1990. Sister to Jimmy Shanahan, Glenbawn, Ballyhahill.

Dalton Thomas, Lower Dirreen, Athea was born circa 1820. Circa 1842 Thomas married Mary Sheahan, born circa 1821 at Knocknagorna, Athea. Mary died sometime between 1901 and 1911. She was 80 years of age in the 1901 census but not listed in 1911.

Dalton Tim, Limerick & Upper Athea, R.I.P. Dec 1991.

Dalton William (Bill), son of Michael Dalton, farmer. On April 29th, 1920 William Dalton married Ellen Enright, daughter of John Enright, farmer, the witnesses being – Cornelius Dillon & it looks like Mary Cummane.

Dalton Willie Joe, Knocknagorna, Athea…death of in May 1998…sympathy to his wife Peggy and family.

Dalton Willie Paddy Bill, Knockdown, Athea. Willie lived with his three sisters – Mary, Maggie & Nell Dalton… All remained in single life.

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

Danaher Colm, Athea...in November 1949 Colm cycled from Athea to the E.S.B. office in Tralee to arrange a meeting of the Athea householders and the E.S.B. The meeting took place on Nov 4th, 1949 at Athea library under the chairmanship of Rev Fr. Moriarty. Colm’s death notice on Friday Aug 31st 2001 at Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Tribute to Colm by Timmy Woulfe in A.P.N. Sept 13th, 2001.

Danaher Edward, Ned, in the month of January 1964, well known and extensive farmer Ned Danaher, Glenagore, Athea passed to his eternal reward. Ned provided a safe house for members of the flying column during the war of Independence.

Danaher Jack, Upper Athea, died on March 17th, 1985. Jack married to Peggy Dalton, Glasha.

Danaher Jack, Templeathea, Athea, death of in March 1993. Jack played a big part in many local activities, particularly the GAA and Credit Union. Athea Notes, W/O March 31st, 1993.

Danaher Jimmy, Main St, Glin, death of in July 1992. Jimmy was married to Eileen Ahern, Dirreen, Athea, daughter of Paddy ‘The Jobber’ Ahern.

Danaher John, Philadelphia & Athea…died in Oct 1990…brother to Rita Danaher, Colbert St, Athea.

Danaher John, Athea, born circa 1865. On Sept 26th, 1903 at St. Michael’s church, Limerick city, John Danaher, aged 38 years, a shopkeeper from Athea, son of Maurice Danaher, a deceased farmer, married Johanna Butler, Athea, 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. (see Edward Edmond (Ned) O’Connor 1877-1956.)

Danaher John, Athea…OUTRAGE AT ATHEA.

HC Deb 28 March 1895 vol 32 cc329-30 329

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland—(1) whether his attention has been called to a recent outrage upon a man named Shea, of Athea, a labourer in the service of John Danaher; (2) whether he is aware that previous to the attempted murder a series of resolutions denouncing Danaher by name, and generally denouncing land grabbers in the neighbourhood, had been passed, and that such a resolution was passed by the Athea branch of the Irish National Federation in May 1894, and a similar resolution passed in the same mouth by the Guardians of the Newcastle West Union; (3) whether he is aware that a third resolution was passed by a meeting of delegates from Limerick and Kerry, held at Athea in June; that a fourth resolution was passed by the Athea branch of the Irish National Federation in September; that on September 16 the branch actively boycotted persons working for Danaher; that at a meeting held at Athea on October 14 the hon. Member for West Limerick attended and declared that he would have no hesitation in speaking for West Limerick that the grabber would get a hot time of it for the next few weeks; (4) whether he is aware that, in December, Danaher’s premises were fired into by Moonlighters; that a sixth meeting was held on January 20th, 1895, for the purpose of denouncing Danaher; that on March 3rd a seventh meeting was held for the purpose of further boycotting Danaher; and that on the 14th instant Shea was shot and dangerously wounded; (5) and, if he can state what protection, if any, was accorded during the past six months to the people thus threatened?

§MR. H. O. ARNOLD-FORSTER

(Belfast, W.)

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

Danaher Marie, Moyreen….Marie Danaher was born 1871 and died April 12^th 1908 ages 37 yrs. On Feb 15th, 1898 at Kilcolman church Jeremiah (Jerry) Long son of James Long a farmer from Turraree  married  Marie Danaher from Moyreen, Shanagolden, daughter of John Danaher, a farmer, the witnesses being William & Nellie Danaher. During the Land League, James Long had been evicted from his home in Turraree and along with his wife and family emigrated to the U.S. During his short time in the U.S James purchased a fiddle from a Brooklyn Bandmaster so that his son could to learn to play it. The family returned to Turraree and the fiddle passed down the generations where it is today.

Danaher Maurice, Chicago & Colbert St, Athea…death of in Sept, 1997, son of Pa & Josie Danaher, Colbert St.

Danaher Mary nee Mulcaire, Templeathea…death of in May 1998.

Danaher Peggy nee Dalton, Upper Athea….died weekend of March 1990. Buried in Holy Cross cemetery on Sat March 31st 1990.

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

Danaher nee Mullane Kitty Mrs, Gortnagross, Athea at Senior Citizens party in Athea on Sunday Dec 11th, 1989… Kitty died in Dec 1996, the oldest person in the parish at that time, she was almost 102 years. Mother of Liam & Jackie Mullane. Kitty was born in 1895 to Willie Mullane & Mary Falahee. Kitty was married twice, firstly on June 24^th, 1916 to Dan Mullane and had two sons, Liam & Jackie Mullane. Kitty’s second marriage was to Willie Danaher. Willie died from T.B eight years later. A.P.J. 1989 p85-87, an article written by Marie O’Connell.

Danaher Tommy…Nov 10th, 1986…death of Tommy Danaher ‘The Yank’, Templeathea, Athea. I mowed his fields in Templeathea in 1971.

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

DeBarra Donal…Thursday, Oct 8th, 1987…giving music lessons at the Community Hall. Donal de Barra, a prominent figure in the Irish traditional music scene, notably served as president of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. His contributions to the arts included giving music lessons and leading tours, like the notable trip to Korea and Moscow in April 1990. This tour not only showcased the rich cultural heritage of Ireland but also fostered international cultural exchange. Eileen Curtin, a singer from Tournafulla, was among those who joined this cultural ambassadorship. Athea Comhaltas…Formed following a meeting in the Riverside Ballroom, Athea on Oct 18th, 1972…..President – Fr. O’Hanlon; Chairman – Vincent Barrett; Vice-chairman – Jim Herbert; Secretary – Nora Hurley; Treasurer – Josephine Stapleton; Auditor – Nora Wrenn; Comhaltas Members – Nan Hurley; Michael Hayes; Josie Kelly; Joseph O’Connor & Mary Ahern. A.P.J 1989 p7.

DeBarra Domhnall, Athea…Launch of tape entitled ”Between the Hills and Sea” at Listowel Arms Hotel on Sat May 25th, 1991. The tape features the song ‘The Turf Machine’ written by Pat Brosnan, Knocknagorna and sung by Gabriel Fitzmaurice, Moyvane. The tape and booklet contains many other songs from local artists. Pat Brosnan the Bard from Athea, is a ballad composed by Domhnall DeBarra, Athea…Air, The Men of the West. Follow link for the words.

Denihan Kitty nee Stack Gortnagross, Athea…death of at an advanced age, in Sept 1998, widow of Tom Denihan, Parish Clerk. Kitty was born in Glin in 1900 to John Stack, Dirreen & Ellen O’Connor, Glin. See also Stack, Miss Catherine, Dirreen, Athea.

Denihan Molly nee Kelly, Gortnagross, Athea…death of on Sept 24th, 1997.

Denihan Paddy, death of in England June 1998, formerly of Coole, Athea…last of the Denihan family…predeceased by his brother Martin.

Denihan Tom, Gortnagross, Athea…death of on April 12th, 1994.

Desmond Peter from Kilmichael, Co. Cork. On June 28th, 1927 at Ballyhahill church, Peter Desmond, aged 30 years, son of Daniel Desmond from Kilmichael, Co. Cork, married Mary Mulvihill, aged 29 years, daughter of Cornelius Mulvihill & Catherine Wallace, Coole, Ballyhahill, the witnesses being – Denis Desmond & Mary O’Connor. Peter was a creamery manager at the Cork & Kerry creamery in Turraree, Glin. (The creamery was later burned down over a dispute between the milk suppliers) I think Peter went to Athea creamery after that. 

Denihan Molly, Gortnagross…death of on Sept 24th, 1997…wife of Tom Denihan. A great lady and much loved by all.

Dillane Daniel, Lisready, Loughill…(son of Patrick Dillane & Catherine Hunt) 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. Dan Joe married a widow by the name of Stack.

Dillane Eamon Canon, Glin, Co. Limerick…death of during Nov 1998.

Dillane Mrs. Ellen, Glin…Death of…. The Liberator (Tralee) 1914-1939, Saturday, April 07, 1917.

Dillane Ellen, Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick…daughter of Thomas Dillane and Bridget Cregan. On 07 Aug 1883 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA. Ellen Dillane married Thomas Stackpoole, (son of Philip Stackpoole & Bridget Dillane). Thomas was born in Jan 1862 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick. He died on 05 May 1905 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA. Ellen was born in Nov 1857 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. She died on 29 Jan 1940 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.  (Mary King)

Dillane Elizabeth…Oct 7th, 1987…death recently of Elizabeth Dillane nee Culhane, Kinard, Glin.

Dillane Family, Killeaney, Glin, Co. Limerick.

Dillane Family, Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick.

Dillane James, Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick, son of William Dillane & Mary Feury.…..James 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. (Mary King)

Dillane John, Dromreask, Glin, son of James Dillane, farmer, alive, got married on April 23rd, 1883 at Glin church, to Mary Costelloe, Dromreask, daughter of Pat Costelloe, farmer, alive, the witnesses being – Joseph Gregg & Bridget Enright. The Dillane farm was directly across the road from Jimmy Normile’s of Glenagragra, It seems that the road, at that point, divided the townlands of Dromreask and Glenagragra.

Dillane John, Main St, Glin was born on 21 Jan 1891 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick. 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.

Dillane John Feury, Kinard, Glin son of William Dillane & Mary Feury 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. (Mary King)

John Fury Dillane (Dillon) son of William Dillane & Mary Feury. Boy in the middle, back. His first job in Australia was as a horse boy for a surveying team for the Kuranda Range railway. (Mary King)

Dillane John Joe, (son of John Dillane & Margaret ‘Maige’ White). John Joe born June 22nd, 1916 at Clogough, Glin and reared in Glasha, Athea. John Joe had a farm at Dromagarraun, Ballyhahill …died Jan 1990…buried in Templeathea Cemetery….Tribute to, by his 1st, cousin, Paddy Faley….Weekly Observer, Jan 24th, 1990…. Paddy Faley reminded me that John Joe saved some of his hay in the month of October 1946, that year being one of the wettest years since records began. John Joe Dillane, who remained single in life, died January 14^th 1990 aged 73yrs. I knew John Joe very well. He was reared at Fealy’s in Glasha, along with his brother Michael by their aunt Bridge White Faley.

Life of a Farm Labourer in the 1930s and 1940s

John Joe Dillane often reminisced with his first cousin once removed , Peg Prendeville, about the challenging yet formative years he spent working for farmers during the 1930s and 1940s. The life of a farm labourer was one of relentless toil. Days began in the cold, misty hours before dawn and often stretched into the inky darkness of night. The demands of the farm knew no respite, with labourers expected to perform a variety of tasks, from ploughing fields to tending livestock. Regardless of the weather—be it scorching sun or relentless rain—work continued unabated.

Food was often scarce, and meals could be meagre Labourers sometimes went without adequate nutrition, relying on whatever provisions were available. This scarcity added to the physical toll that the long hours of labour exacted on the workers.

An intriguing aspect of this era was the tradition of fair days in towns and villages. On these occasions, farm labourers, often referred to as “servant boys,” would present themselves in hopes of being hired for the year. It was a time of opportunity and uncertainty, as each worker hoped to secure a position with a fair and decent farmer. Unfortunately, many labourers were subject to poor treatment. The power dynamics of the time often left workers vulnerable to exploitation, with few rights or recourse for grievances.

Though the times were undeniably tough, they also instilled a profound sense of resilience and adaptability in those who lived through them. John Joe’s stories serve as a testament to the enduring spirit of those who worked the land during this challenging period in history.

Dillane John Joe…An Evening With By Peg Prendeville..A.P.N. Sept 12th, 1998.

Dillane Kathleen, Glin, daughter of William Dillane, newsagent, was appointed as store attendant at Glin Creamery in May 1950.

Dillane Margaret, Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick, daughter of William Dillane & Mary Feury was born on 11 Dec 1861 in Kinard, Co. Limerick Ireland. She died in 1929 in Kinard, Co. Limerick. She married John Stackpool, son of Phillip Stackpool and Bridget Dillane, on 14 Feb 1888 in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin. John Stackpool was born on Oct 4th, 1866 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick. He died on 20 Mar 1901 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick. (Mary King)

Dillane Margaret, (Daughter of Timothy Dillane & Margaret O’Connor),  was born on  Jun 4th, 1910 in Glin. She died on Dec 8th, 1973 in Glin. On Oct 27th, 1931 at the church of St. Joseph, Limerick city, Margaret Dillane from Main St. Glin, daughter of Timothy Dillane a labourer, married Michael Finn, a tailor from Glin, son of Patrick Finn deceased labourer, the witnesses being – Martin Loughnane, Church St. Glin & Norah Cunningham from Newtownsandes (Moyvane). Michael Finn was born on 15 Nov 1901 in Ballingary, Co. Limerick. He died on Jun 1st, 1955 in Glin. Michael Finn lived at Creagh St, Glin.

Dillane Martin, Clounleharde, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick (son of Patrick Dillane & Ellen Liston) was born on 27 Nov 1895 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick. Martin Dillane, 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, Clounleharde, the witnesses being –John Dillane & Bridget Quinn. Ellen died in 1988 aged 90 years. Martin and Ellen had a family of 5.

Dillane Mary., (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.

Dillane Mary Ann, Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick, daughter of William Dillane & Mary Feury  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. (Mary King)

Dillane Mary was born on Mar 17th, 1915 in Glin. (2nd Mary to be born) She died on Dec 1st, 1993 in Glin, Co. Limerick. She married Patrick Normoyle in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin. He was born on May 20th, 1898 in Glin and died on Apr 15th, 1981 in Glin. They lived in a place known locally as Normoyle’s Lodge that’s located close to the ruins of the old castle. I was reliably informed that this family of the Normoyle’s were related to the Dromreask Normoyle’s, 2nd, or 3rd, cousins.

Dillane Matthew,  (son of Patrick2 Dillane and Margaret Mary Cregan) was born on Apr 19th, 1867 in Killeaney, Glin. He died on Apr 2nd, 1952 in Killeaney, Glin. He married ELLEN O’CONNOR. She was born on Oct 30th, 1867 at Killeaney, Glin, daughter of James O’Connor and Mary Cregan. (Matthew and his brother Timothy, married the two O’Connor sisters) Ellen O’Connor Dillane died on Feb 13th, 1941 in Killeaney, Glin.

Dillane Matthew (son of Michael2 Dillane and Catherine Culhane) was born on Apr 9th, 1879 in Killeany, Glin. On July 20th, 1924 at Ballyhahill church, Mathew Dillane, aged 47 years, married Bridget Mulvihill, aged 28 years from Coole, Glin, the daughter of Cornelius Mulvihill & Catherine Wallace – the witnesses being Patrick F.O’Connor & Mary Mulvihill. Mathew died in 1952 in Killeaney.

Dillane Maureen, (daughter of William Dillane & Catherine Scanlon). Maureen remained single in life had a shop in Main St. Glin whom she inherited from her parents. Her father’s aunt had the shop originally and her mother and father moved in with her following their marriage. Maureen’s mother was great at sewing, having served her time at Carol Henegan’s in Listowel.

Dillane Maureen nee O’Connor, Rooskagh and Upper Athea, died in December 1991. Maureen was a sister to ‘Brown Joe’ O’Connor.

Dillane Michael, Glin (son of William Dillane & Catherine Scanlon).… ..Death during the week of July 16th, 1988, Michael Dillane, Main St. Glin died on his way to Mass. Often drew the turf home for him from his bog in the Burma, Dromreask. Had to reverse the tractor and trailer of turf up the laneway from Creagh St to the rear of the house. I also mowed hay for Michael down near Glin.

Dillane Michael, Kinard, Glin, 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. (Mary King)

Dillane Michael, (son of John Dillane & Margaret ‘Maige’ White)..Michael Dillane born April 6th, 1915 at Clogough, Glin and died at Glasha, Athea from an ear infection at the relatively early age of 19 yrs. My mother knew Michael well, a tall lean man, unlike his brother John Joe, who was stocky with a round face. Michael, along with his brother John Joe were reared at Faley’s in Glasha by their aunt Bridge White Faley. Can’t find a death cert for Michael.

Dillane Mick ‘The Den’, Kinard, Glin, son of James Dillane & Anne Culhane above. Mick was a noted footballer with Glin, died May 1990 at the age of 95 years. Sympathy to his son Jimmy Dillane, Kinard and to his daughter Mrs Annie McMahon, Tullyleague.

Dillane Ned, Ontario, Canada & Glenastar, Ardagh, Co. Limerick….served with the Allied Forces in France during World War 1. Was alive and well in 1990 at the age of 93 years.

Dillane Paddy, Killeaney…Nov 9th, 1988…death during the week.

Dillane Patrick, 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) (Mary King & George Langan)

Dillane Patrick ‘Bobby’ (Son of Matthew Dillane and Ellen O’Connor) was born on Oct 23rd, 1903 in Killeaney, Glin. He died on Nov 3rd, 1988 in Killeany, Glin. He married Mary Ellen O’Brien. She was born in 1913 at Tenakilla, Ballyhahill. Her family had a shop at what’s known locally as O’Brien’s cross. She died on Feb 14th, 1991. Patrick ‘Bobby’ Dillane & Mary Ellen O’Brien had one son in family, namely, Mathew ‘Matty’ Dillane who remained single in life. Matty got Paddy Michael O’Connor’s farm in Killeaney. Matthew ‘Matty’ Dillane died on 24th October 2021 and was fondly remembered by his cousins the O’Brien family, The Hill, Ballyhahill, formerly of Tenakilla, The Enright family Glin, formerly of Marian Place, Glin and the Dillane family. Matthew is buried in Kilfergus cemetery.

Dillane Patrick ( Son of Timothy Dillane & Margaret O’Connor) was born on Feb 8th, 1906 in New York, U.S.A. He died on May 23rd, 1969 in Glin, Co. Limerick. He married Nora ‘Fada’ Culhane from Tullyleague, Glin. She died on  Feb 17th, 1989 in Glin. Nora’s father was John Culhane and her mother was Bridget Walshe from Leitrim, Moyvane. Nora was aged 1 year in 1911 Census.

Dillane Patrick (son of Michael2 Dillane and Catherine Culhane) was born on 31 Aug 31st, 1867 in Killeany, Glin. He died on Dec 28th, 1943 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.  Patrick married Ellen Normile. She was born on Apr 15th, 1868 in Killeany, Glin to James Normile & Ellen Dalton. She died on Jan 24th, 1962 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

Dillane Thomas ‘Feury’, Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick… son of William Dillane & Mary Feury…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. (Mary King)

Dillane Thomas4 (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 Ireland. He married Bridget Cregan, daughter of Michael  Cregan & Bridget Hunt, before 1850 in Chapel of Glin, Co. Limerick. She was born about 1823 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick. She died on 04 Feb 1903 in Kinard Glin, County Limerick.

Dillane Thomas (?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.

Dillane Timothy, Kinard, Glin, son of William Dillane & Mary Feury was born on 25 Jan 1874 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick and died on 12 Sep 1886 at Kinard, Glin. (Mary King)

Dillane Timothy,  (son of Patrick2 Dillane and Margaret Mary Cregan) was born on Nov 16th, 1869 in Killeany, Glin. He died on Mar 17th, 1946 in Glin. Timothy married Margaret O’Connor, daughter of James O’Connor & Mary Cregan, in 1905 in New York, U.S.A. She was born on Nov 1st, 1870 in Killeaney, Glin. She died on Mar 28th, 1951 in Glin. Margaret O’Connor was a sister to Ellen O’Connor who married Matthew Dillane, Killeaney, Glin, Timothy’s brother.

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

Dillane William, Kinard, Glin….He was born in 1817 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. He died on 25 Oct 1914 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. William married Mary Feury. This was William’s 2nd marriage, marriage (1) was to 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. William Dillane & Bridget Cregan had a family of two – 1.Thomas Dillane, born 1852, no information on Thomas & 2.Patrick Dillane born Dec 1854. (Mary King)

Dillane William, Kinard, Glin, son of William Dillane & Mary Feury.  William was born on 04 Feb 1872 in Kinard, near Glin, Co. Limerick and died on 08 Dec 1934 in Chillagoe, Queensland, Australia.
Notes for William Dillane: He arrived on the ship, “Duke of Portland”. (Mary King).

Dillane William, (son of Michael2 Dillane and Catherine Culhane) was born on Jan 2nd, 1881 in Killeany, Glin, Limerick, and died at Killeaney. William Dillane, son of Michael, a farmer, got married on March 4th, 1924 at Newtownsandes church to Catherine Scanlon, Leitrim Middle, (mail road cross) daughter of Thomas Scanlon, the witnesses being – Patrick O’Connor & Annie Scanlon. William & Catherine had a shop on Main St, Glin. William’s aunt was the original owner of the shop, William and Catherine moved in there following their marriage.

Dillane William, Rooskagh East, Carrickerry won a Leinster Senior hurling medal with Dublin in 1908. They lost the All Ireland to Tipperary following a replay.

Dillon Josephine (Babs), death of at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin, July 1992. Josephine was a native of Park, Athea. Athea Notes.

Dillon Kevin, Castleisland & Park, Athea…Kevin Dillon (Retired Garda Siochána) ” The Gables ” Dooneen Castleisland Co. Kerry and formerly of Athea Co. Limerick . Peacefully at home on December 13th 2024 in the presence and care of his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Lilian. Kevin was one of the heros of the Athea senior foolball team, county champions of 1968.

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

Dineen Ellen...Death the weekend at St. Ita’s hospital Newcastle West of Ellen Dineen of Knocknagorna, Athea.

Dineen Michael (Mick), Knocknagorna, Athea…died during the week of March 21st, 1990…He was pre-deceased by his sister Eily in 1988. Michael was a great man for family history, I often heard Paddy Fealy speak of him. Interred in Templeathea cemetery.

Dineen Thomas, sudden death of in Jan 1991, whilst on holidays, at the home of Hannah Scanlon, Lr. Dirreen, Athea. Buried in Holy Cross cemetery near his good friend Michael Scanlon.

Dirreen, The Vales Of Dirreen, Poem By Paddy Faley, B.R.J. 1978 page 15.

Dirreen, The Vales of New Dirreen, Poem By Mick Lynch, Chicago & Blaine, Athea. B.R.J. 1978 page 12.

Doczy Family, Chicago, U.S.A. Connected to the Woods Family, Tullyleague and the O’Connor Family, Ballyguiltenane, Glin.

Donovan Catherine, Tyullyglass, Glin….James (Jim) Reidy, Glin. Born April 25th, 1895 at Clounleharde. On Feb 10th, 1923 at Glin church, James married Catherine Donovan, Tullyglass, Glin, daughter of Michael Donovan a farmer. The witnesses being John Griffin and Nellie Culhane.

Donovan Helen, Dooncaha, Tarbert, Co. Kerry. It is thought that Helen married Patrick O’Connell, Glenagragra, Glin sometime in 1902. Helen Donovan was the daughter of John Donovan & Catherine Fitzgerald of Dooncaha, Tarbert, Co. Kerry.  Helen ( also known as Ellie, Ellen, Nellie) emigrated to the US on 13 April 1901 and went to her cousin Minnie Geoghegan from Turraree, Glin who was living at 2 West Street, Ansonia, New Haven, Connecticut.  It is not known where they were married but the 1910 census records that they are living at 338 West 11^th Street, Manhattan, New York and have one son John4 O’Connell born 1904 in New York.

Donovan nee Windle, Mary…public house Carrickerry, died on Mon March 12th, 1990.

Doody Ellie, Templeathea, Athea, R.I.P. Jan 1991.

Dooley Mary.…Mary Dooley b. 11 May 1867, Fearagha, Tuam, Co. Galway, married John Griffin, Glenagragra on 28 May 1889, Invercargill, New Zealand, d. 27 Oct 1945.

Dore Bill...Feb 19th, 1986. Death during the week of Bill Dore, Gortnagross, Athea. Sincere sympathy to his brother Paddy, relations and friends.

Dore Catherine, daughter of James Dore and Mary Fitzgibbon. On 31 Jul 1889 in Glin, Co. Limerick, Catherine married Michael Dillane, Kinard, Glin. Catherine was born on 17 Feb 1868 in Glin, Co. Limerick and died at Glin on 09 Jan 1907.

Dore James, Main St, Glin…died on Sun Nov 3rd, 1985. Former secondary school teacher.

Dore Michael Jnr, Glin 1940…see Glin Bravery at..

Dore Michael J.K. member of Limerick Co. Council. On April 12th, 1946, Michael stated that he would move the motion at the next Co. Council meeting that water pumps should be erected at Glenagore, Knocknagorna & Clash South, Athea. Also, a sewerage system should be installed in Athea, Ardagh & Abbeyfeale to take in Convent Tce and all houses in Abbeyfeale. Also a water pump in Upper Athea in the lands of David Dillon who offered the site free.

Dore Mike, Chicago and formerly from Derk, Duagh, Co. Kerry. Mike died Jan 1989 and was married to Phil Kelly, formerly of Colbert St, Athea, daughter of Tim Kelly, carpenter, publican & undertaker, Athea.

Dore Nell, Clash, Athea, death of in Nov 1997 at Milford Hospice.

Downes John, Carter with Limerick Co. Council….Sworn Inquiry 1948.

Downey Johanna, Knockfinnisk, Athea, born on Dec 27th, 1874. On Feb 11th, 1902, Johanna Downey, aged 27 years, daughter of Bryan Downey & Johanna McGrath, married Dan Crowley, aged 37 years, from Knockfinnisk, Atheas, son of Daniel Crowley, the witnesses being – Martin Wren & Johanna Crowley. (See also O’Connor Family, Ballyguiltenane)

Doyle Ellen, Tarbert...birth on July 1st, 1824…Parents…William Doyle & Ellen Clarke….Sponsors…William Aherne & Ellen Langan.

Dromreask...Townland of…Griffiths Valuation 1851…B.R.J. 1980 page 46.

Dromreask…following the construction of the road linking the Kerryline to the Athea/Glin road at Dromreask in 1928, there was talk of linking that road to the Scort road. It was proposed that the road should run by the bounds of Buddy Feury’s mountain and Mickey Normile’s field known as ‘The Pound’ and exiting on the Scort road north of ‘Cnoickeen’. However, the venture never materialised. Tom Normile of Dromreask inherited ‘The Pound’ from his father.

Doonican Jim & Kathleen nee Dillane, Dublin & Clounleharde…Tribute to By Paddy Faley, A.P.N. July 1st, 2000. Jim is married to Kathleen Dillane, Clounleharde, daughter of Martin Dillane and Eileen ‘The Bram’ Enright.

Dunne Paddy, Clarecastle, Co. Clare & Glenbawn, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick.

Dunne Thomas – Thomas Dunne 1843-1908. Thomas was married to Catherine Mulvihill 1843-1911, daughter of Denis Mulvihill & Johanna Horan. Thomas & Catherine had a family, one of whom was a son Denis (Denny) Dunne who on Nov 29th, 1894 at Newtownsandes church,  married Catherine (Kate) Costelloe 1870-1905 from Knockanure, the daughter of James Costelloe & Margaret Quinlivan 1832-. The witnesses for the wedding were Maurice O’Connor & James Stack.

Dunworth Madge, Newcastle West emigrated to the U.S. Madge married Joseph Nolan ( son of John Nolan & Margaret Carter). Joseph born April 22nd, 1907. Joseph emigrated to the U.S., married there to Madge Dunworth from Newcastle West and had a family.

Dwyer Riobard, Eueries, Co. Cork…see link provided.

Egan Michael (Mick), Clounleharde, Ballyhahill married CATHERINE DILLANE as follows – 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 Mick Egan was born on April 9th, 1886, to John Egan and Margaret Dillane. Margaret was the daughter of Thomas Dillane, Kinard, Glin.

Egan Thomas, Clounleharde, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick...(son of Mick Egan &  Catherine Dillane above) 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. In Irish Genealogy.ie 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. 

Ellis Patsy, Marian Place, Glin...died during the week of Jan 31st, 1990.

Enright Catherine Chrissie, (daughter of James Enright & Margaret Hudson) Catherine (Kitty) ENRIGHT was born about 1918 in Glenbawn, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick. She died in date unknown. Kitty married a Larkin man from Ballybunion. They had a daughter prior to he being killed in the war. Kitty remarried Alf Delaney who was from the North. They also lived in England.

Enright Christina, (daughter of James Enright & Margaret Hudson) Christina (Chrissy) ENRIGHT was born on 19 Jun 1919 in Glenbawn, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick. She died on 15 Dec 2010 in Co. Limerick. Christine married Ned O Shaughnessy from Loughill (one of the Bird Shaughnessy’s). They had a daughter before he being killed in the war. Their daughter Marie was reared at home at Enrights for a couple of years before Chrissie came back to Ireland and married Johnny O Brien, a brother of Jack’s wife and they lived in Tennakilla, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick where they raised a family of at least two sons and two daughters.

Enright Family, Dromreask, Glin, Co. Limerick.

Enright Edmond, Ballylongford…birth on Sept 1st, 1824…Parents….Thomas Enright & Honora Langan…Sponsors….Timothy Enright & Mary Culhane.

Enright Edmond, Templeathea, Athea….Sworn Inquiry 1948.

Enright Edward Neddy, Corgrigg, Foynes married Bridget Kenneally born on Feb 5th, 1910 at Duncaha, Kilcoleman. On April 29th, 1941 at Robertstown church, Bridget Kenneally married Edward (Neddy) Enright from Corgrigg, Foynes, son of Edward Enright, the witnesses being William Enright & Johanna Kenneally. Bridget and Neddy went to live at Dernish Ave, Foynes. Bridget died on March 9th 1988 aged 78 years. (See O’Connor Family Ballyguiltenane, Glin.)

Enright Elizabeth, (daughter of James Enright & Margaret Maggie Hudson, Glenbawn) Elizabeth married John (Jack) O’FLYNN. from Newcastle West. They lived in Dually just outside the town as you head towards Rooskagh.  John died in date unknown. John and Lily had a family, including a daughter who lives in Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick.

Enright Elizabeth, Templeathea…Oct 29th, 1986…Death during the week of Mrs. Elizabeth Enright, Templeathea. Buried in Holy Cross cemetery.

Enright Ellen, Templeathea married Cummane Patrick, Knockdown. (see Cummane Patrick)

Enright Ellen, see Dalton William Bill, Knocknagorna, Athea.

Enright Ellen, Clounleharde…born on July 1st, 1899 to Michael Enright & Kate Walsh.

Enright Ellen (Nellie) Nee Mullane, Ballahadigne, Listowel and formerly of Templeathea, R.I.P. Feb 1991.

Enright Family, Glenbawn/Clounleharde….see under Lynch John in Lynch Family History

Enright Hannah, Tullyleague, Glin...September 1987…death of Hannah Enright nee Buckley, Tullyleague, Glin.

Enright Hannah, Coole West, Athea, died Feb 1989. Hannah was married to the late Denis Enright.

Enright Ita, Ita Enright, (daughter of James Enright & Margaret Hudson) married Tom O Shaughnessy who was originally from Ballyguiltenane. They lived in Flean, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick.

Enright James (Jim), Glenbawn, Ballyhahill married Margaret Maggie Hudson, Kilbaha. (See Enright John hereunder.)

Enright Jimmy, Glenbawn, on Feb 1st, 1982, his greyhound, ‘Town Flash’ won first round of Derby in Clonmel.

Enright Jim ‘The Roaster’, Glenbawn…death of at St. Ita’s Hospital during Oct 1999. Brother to Jack and uncle to Pat Higgins, Glasha, Gretta Quinn, Glenbawn & Margaret Feury, Newcastle West.

Enright Dr. John M.O., Glin….lived pre 1946 where the Cinema now stands….the old Cinema, the ‘Bridge House’ was demolished post 1946…it was also the first civic guard barracks prior to the new one coming into use.

Enright John, Glenbawn, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick…John Enright married Elizabeth Leahy  on Feb 8th, 1877 at Newtownsandes church, Elizabeth being the daughter of James Leahy, Carruaragh, Listowel, the witnesses being – John Costello and Margaret Enright. On Nov 16th, 1912 at Listowel church, their son, James (Jim) Eright, Glenbawn, Ballyhahill married Margaret Maggie Hudson, Kilbaha, daughter of Richard Dick Hudson, the witnesses being – Pat Leahy, Carruaragh and Hannie Hudson. John Enright’s father was James Enright, who in 1852 was the holder of 58 acres under the landlord Samuel A. Dixon. James Enright died on Jan 29th, 1880 at Clounleharde, aged 69 years, his son John Enright present at his death. (This family were known as the ‘Liz’ Enright’s)

Enright John Daniel…John Daniel was born in 1835 in Aghavallen, Ballylongford County Kerry. (See Mulvihill Mary)

Enright John…..John (Jack) Enright (son of James Enright and Margaret Maggie Hudson) was born about 1917 in Glenbawn, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick. He died in date unknown. Jack married Josie O’Brien from Tennakilla, Ballyhahill and they  lived in Glin, Co. Limerick.

Enright John Joseph emigrated to Philadelphia U.S.A. from Ahanagran, Ballylongford, Co. Kerry circa 1882. His father was John Daniel Enright who circa 1859 married Mary Mulvihill from Aughrim, Moyvane, the daughter of Jeremiah Mulvihill & Ellen Reidy. Mary was born circa 1837. Mary Mulvihill had 4 siblings – John, Mike, Denny & Margaret Mulvihill. It was said that when Jeremiah Mulvihill, (Mary’s father) died he had been living in Ahanagran with his daughter. His remains were shouldered by several groups of men from Ahanagran to Moyvane, a distance of approx. eight or nine miles. A local tailor, made shoulder pads for the pall bearers to ease their discomfort. My thanks to John Enright, Virginia, U.S.A., great, great, grandson of John Joseph Enright for this information.

Enright Josephine, Forest View, Templeathea, death of in March 1997. Mother of the legendary Mick Enright of West Limerick 102 F.M.

Enright Judith (Julie), Dromreask, daughter of William Enright, Dirreen, Athea was married on Feb 19th, 1870 at Athea church to Nicholas Granville, Dromreask, Glin.

Enright Liam,…Sat Sept 10th, 2022…burial of Liam (Liz) Enright, Clounleharde at 97 years of age. Son of James Jim Enright above.

Enright Margaret, Clounleharde…Aug 26th, 1962…Death of Margaret Enright nee Hudson, Clounleharde, Ballyhahill. (the Liz Enright’s, mother of Liam above)

Enright Margaret (Maggie), Knocknaclugga…celebrated her 90th birthday in March 2001.

Enright Margaret (Cis), Gortnagross, Athea…death of in March 1998

Enright Mary, Dirreen…Jan 16th, 1963…Death of Mary Enright, Dirreen.

Enright Mary, Lower Athea, married Dan Liston (son of Brigid Griffin & Daniel J. Liston) born Oct 10th 1891 at Dirreen. Dan married and lived in Lower Athea. On March 20th, 1928 at Athea church, Dan Liston married Mary Enright, daughter of Michael Enright, farmer from Lower Athea, the witnesses being – John Griffin & Hannah Woulfe.

Enright Mary nee Quaid, Listowel & Lower Dirreen, Athea…death of in Feb 1998.

Enright Mary B. Glenalappa, Moyvane, married Jimmy Normile, Glenagragra, Glin.

Enright Mary, Glenbawn (daughter of James Enright and Margaret Maggie Hudson)…Mary (May) ENRIGHT was born about 1915 in Glenbawn, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick. She died in date unknown. Mary married DAN MURPHY. from Fenit, Co. Kerry, died in date unknown. They met, married and continued to live in London.

Enright Maureen, Templeathea, R.I.P. on May 17th, 1991, wife of Mick Enright.

Enright Mick ‘Rifle’, Park, Kilcolman died on Jan 9th, 1987.

Enright Mick ‘The Bram’, Clounleharde, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick….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. The marriage of John Enright & Margaret Ahern as follows – On Feb 3rd, 1866 at Ardagh church John Enright, Clounleharde, son of Michael Enright, farmer, married Margaret Ahern, Rooska, daughter of James Ahern, farmer, the witnesses being – James Ahern & Michael Griffin.

Enright Mike ‘Toureen’, Toureendonnell, Athea…Mike lived a bachelor life in Toureendonnell. Jack Roger O’Sullivan lived there following the death of Mike.

Enright Mick, Abbeyfeale & Athea R.I.P. March 1991. Mick was a brother to Nancy Langan, Glenagragra, Mrs Denny Barrett, Lower Dirreen & Mrs Nellie O’Sullivan, Lr. Athea.

Enright Morgan, Tullyleague,  born  circa 1838.  Morgan   was a blacksmith who had his smithy on the old Tullyleague road close to what is known locally as the ‘limestone cross’.  Apparently, the old Tullyleague road went straight on in direction back then just above the said cross at the left-hand bend.  Farmers drawing limestone to their limekilns would drop off half their load at the cross before climbing the hill hence how it got the name ‘limestone cross’. This  Morgan Enright married   Kate Hegarty   in 1864   and   had a son  John Enright born Dec 4th 1864 and possibly  had more  children.

Enright Nora, England and formerly from Clash, Athea. Her remains were flown home from London on May 6th, 1989, buried on Sunday in Templeathea cemetery.

Enright Patrick, Templeathea…Johanna (Josie) Crowley born Oct 8th, 1906, on Feb 6th 1945 at Athea church, Johanna married Patrick Enright, Templeathea, son of Michael Enright, a labourer, the witnesses being Michael Kiely & Lizzie Crowley.

Enright Patrick M, Boatmaker Athea…sudden death of in 1945.

Enright Patrick, Dromreask, Glin…Farmhouse Burned to the ground on Thursday Feb 9th, 1911. Limerick Leader 1905-current, Monday, February 13, 1911 – Page 4. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com On June 29th, 1912, at Charleville church, Patrick Enright married Annie Maume from Newline, Charleville, Co. Cork, daughter of Edmond Maume, a bootmaker, the witnesses being – Edmond Ryan & Mary Rooney. Annie was born on Nov 20th, 1879 and died at Dromreask on September 19^th 1959 aged 81yrs. Her mother’s name was Anne Neville. See also Lynch Family History.

Enright Patrick (Pat), Dromreask…died on Tues Feb 12th, 1991. Son of Patrick above. Pat married Mary Lynch, Glasha, Athea, daughter of James Lynch & Hannie O’Grady.

Enright Patrick, Clash, Athea…death of during the week of Dec 1963.

Enright ‘Penny’…. Athea was one of three people who received Person of the Year Award at the Turnpike, Newcastle West on Dec 23rd, 1988. Received a beautiful trophy, sponsored by Brian Geary, Car Sales, Rathkeale. ‘Penny’ is Mary Woulfe.

Enright Richard Dick, Glenbawn, (son of James Enright & Margaret Hudson) Richard (Dick) Enright married Kathleen McGrath from Fedamore and they lived in Mulgrave Street in Limerick near St Joseph’s hospital where Dick worked as a nurse. He died on May 9th 1993. Dick had a son Seamus who joined the priesthood.

Enright Tim…October 31st, 1987…death of Tim Enright, Templeathea, Athea.

Enright Tom, Cork and formerly from Killeaney, Glin, died Jan/Feb 1989.Co.

Falahee Eddie, Birmingham & Athea, Co. Limerick…chairman of the Limerick Association in Birmingham 1998. Limerick people play big role in revitalising Birmingham. Limerick Leader Sat Dec 19th, 1998. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Falahee Denis (Denny)...Feb 23rd, 1972…Denny Falahee, Templeathea and myself left west Limerick to join the boys in blue. My father and mother took us to Templemore that day in our blue Austin Cambridge Estate. Denny’s father was Peter Falahee and his mother was Mary Faley, Glasha.

Falahee Mary nee Faley…died on Sat June 15th, 1991, sister to Paddy and mother to Bridie Aherne, Templeathea, Eddie Falahee, Birmingham and Denny Falahee, Templemoreabove..

Falahee Peter, Templeathea…died on April 6th, 1975 aged 64 years.

Faley Bill, Colbert St, Athea and Glasha. Bill Faley of Athea Village, remembered fondly as the brother of Paddy, passed away on January 25th, 1991. His home was a cherished gathering place for friends and neighbors, known for its welcoming atmosphere and Bill’s ever-present smile. I recall the days spent working alongside Bill, footing turf in Higgins’ bog, where his own turf bank stretched along the boundary with Lynch’s bog. His legacy, much like the turf banks of the bog, runs deep and endures in the memories shared. Bill married Margaret Griffin (daughter of Michael Griffin & Nora Fitzgerald), Margaret was born on Feb 20th, 1904 at Glenagragra. On Sept 25th, 1941 Margaret married William (Bill) Faley, Glasha, the witnesses being John Dillane and Mary Anne Fitzgerald. Margaret and Bill lived in Athea village where they ran a grocery shop. No issue from the marriage. Margaret (Peg) Griffin Faley died December 23^rd 1985. Bill Faley died on Jan 25th, 1991.

Faley Bridget…Dec 8th, 1957…Death of Bridget Faley nee White, Glasha, Paddy Faley’s mother.

Faley’s Country Club, Carrickerry Mon Feb 8th, 1993….Fire in the premices during the week…lounge badly burned.

Faley Dan…March 25th, 1960…Death of Dan ‘The Soldier’ Faley, Knockdown, aged 93 years. Dan was married to Babe Hennessy.

Faley Danny & Ciss celebrated their Golden wedding anniversary on April 1st, 2001 as they did all their 50 years of marriage, sitting contentedly by the fireside of their humble home in Turraree. Golden Jubilee – Poem By Paddy Faley in A.P.N. April 5th, 2001. On April 5^th, 2006… death of Daniel (Danny) Faley, Turraree, Glin, husband of Ciss Higgins Faley. 

Faley Denis…Jan 6th, 1947….Death of Denis Faley, Glasha. (Paddy Faley’s father). Photo of Faley Home. Photo re-produced by George Langan.

Faley Family, Glasha, Athea, Co. Limerick.

Faley Family, Glasha, Athea & Birmingham, three Generations – Susan, Mary & Margaret (Peg) nee Langan.

Faley Michael (Mick), Glasha, Athea. In the year 1868 Mick Faley and his wife Ellen Sheahan came from Templeathea to a corner of George Lynch’s farm in Glasha. George Lynch was my great great grandfather. 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, (Paddy’s father, who was only nine days old when he came to Glasha), and Dan and grandsons thereafter.

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

Faley Nell…Nov 18th, 1962…Death of Ellen Nell Faley nee White, Glenbawn aged 37 years. Wife of Paddy Faley. Nell’s birthday was on Nov 14th, the fair day of Athea. Extract of a letter that she wrote to her brother in law Joe Faley in Canada dated July 24th, 1962 taken from Knockdown Notes July 4th, 2002. By her daughter Peg Prendeville………”there are visitors back at Maurice Higgins’ – *Bill Dillon and his wife, also *Noreen was expected home yesterday, herself and Kate Barrett and her husband………….the weather is terrible and very broken looking. We have 5 or 6 wynds of hay in the flat since Friday, we have the rest saved and would have that saved too if we could get it out in time……..Peg and Helen are over at Falehee’s on their holidays. Mary has a fine lot of turf out. I was talking to her in the bog Saturday. We went back for a lorry of turf and that’s the lonely spot – there wasn’t one there only the Falahee’s drawing out”. *Bill Dillon’s wife was Mary Langan, my grandaunt. *Noreen was Noreen Higgins, daughter of Maurice Higgins and wife of Dan Barrett, Turraree, Glin.

Faley Paddy…letters to George Langan, poems etc….Follow link.

The highlighted parts of certain letters are to clear up any copyright infringements that may come to light in my use of Paddy’s material from the Ballyguiltenane Rural Journals. There were some issues in the past in relation to the re-production of material, other than Paddy’s, in the said Journals.

In a letter dated Jan 8th, 1991 and addition to same letter on Jan 14^th, 1991. he informed me in relation to any article he had written in the B.R.J’s, as follows – You may use it, or any other of the items of mine in previous Journals if they are of interest to you. Also… I think I mentioned before to you that if there was any items of mine in any previous journals where I was writing about the Kerryline you are welcome to use them also. Paddy.

Faley Paddy…Sat Sept 2nd, 1939…. Limerick County Council had opened Connolly’s quarry on the Kerryline, where Paddy Faley was employed as a worker. He was busy with his tasks when he heard the shocking news that World War 2 had erupted in Europe. Paddy Faley retired from the Co. Council on April 1986.

Faley Paddy…Back in the 1940’s/ 1950’s and before, there were pictures shown at Blaine cross, Athea in the inch, around where the quarry was. I often heard Paddy Faley recite the following verse that was written by Mick Lynch, the piper from Blaine. 

‘Have you heard of the pictures that were back here in the inch, 

Where we had the Flaherty’s, the Grady’s and likewise Tom Lynch. 

Bridge White and Den Faley leaped over the trench,  

And met with Noan Barrett and her husband George Lynch. 

With Biddy Martin and Jim Dalton they came to the gate, 

Where they met Mary Casey who said we’ll be late. 

Passing by Mickeen Mulvihill’s as you all well do know, 

Minnie Ahern shouts out, are ye going to the show. 

The crowd then assembled would cause you to smile, 

With the Vaughan’s, the Quaid’s and Bill Ahern from Kyle’. 

In relation to above – 

The Flaherty’s were from Dromreask (Blaine Road)

The Grady’s were from Dromreask, overlookin the Kerryline.

Tom Lynch was from Blaine, originally from Glenagragra, (Scort), Glin.

Bridge White & Den Faley were Paddy Faley’s parents. 

Noan Barrett & George Lynch were my grandparents. 

Biddy Martin was Bridge Martin Liston, Dirreen who was married to Jim Dalton, Glasha. 

Mary Casey was married to Michael O’Connor, Glasha. Their daughter Moll was married to Mick Dalton, Glasha. Thady Sullivan now lives in their cottage. 

Minnie Ahern was married to Michael Mulvihill, grandfather of Paudie the undertaker. Minnie’s father was Jack Ahern who lived there. 

Tom Connor’s lived in a thatched house in Glasha. His son Mick Connors built a new cottage next to it where Paddy Thade Sullivan lived in my time. Paddy’s son Thady lives there now. 

Faley Paddy…April 25th, 1959...Paddy Faley and his family left their home in Glasha mountain to begin a new life in Glenbawn, Ballyhahill.

Faley Paddy...In Dec 1963 Paddy won his 3rd prize within seven months on Radio Eireann’s ‘Dear Sir or Madam’. Meanwhile three of his daughter have been entertaining audiences in West Limerick with sketches written by their father. Their latest performance on stage is with two of Ireland’s best comedians, Tom O’Donnell & Paschal O’Grady. The winning letter re-produced by Paddy’s daughter Peg Prendeville in the A.P.N. Aug 29th, 1998.

Faley Paddy, Glenbawn & Glasha, Athea…Home Sweet Home, B.R.J 1978 page 15.

Faley Paddy.…Clounleharde Stations, March 18th, 1977 at the home of Jack & Peg O’Grady By Paddy Faley…B.R.J 1980 page 44. Several neighbours mentioned.

Faley Paddy…Conway’s Hotel, Glin…Friday March 25th, 1988…Poetry session, local poets that attended included Paddy Faley, Padraig O’Cearbhaill, Tom O’Donoghue, Gabriel Fitzmaurice, Dan Keane and Pat Brosnan. I was invited but couldn’t attend.

Faley Paddy...Is Marriage a Dying Institution…B.R.J. 1978 page 34.

Faley Paddy, Glenbawn…Friday July 27th, 1990…won £20 in the ‘Long Acre’ ballad competition on R.T.E. Radio.

Faley Paddy…April 19th, 1991. On this day I wrote the following poem to Paddy Faley –

This is a poem that expresses the traditional practice of turf cutting in Ireland. Turf, or peat, is a type of soil that forms over thousands of years from decomposed plants in wetlands. It can be used as a fuel for heating and cooking, and has a distinctive smell and appearance. The bog in question was in Glasha, namely, ‘the round bank’, that was harvested by the Faley family for generations. The Faley family had been cutting turf from the Round Bank for generations, ever since they settled in Glasha. Underneath the bank, there was an ancient road that dated back to the Middle Ages. Paddy Faley showed me that medieval road of flagstone when I visited him one year during the turf season. The discovery invited us to imagine the distant echoes of those who once journeyed along its path, connecting communities and shaping the landscape of that part of County Limerick. The bank and surrounding mountainside is now under plantation. I have used some Irish words and phrases to describe the process and the landscape of the bog. The poem conveys a sense of pride and attachment to the bog and its history. It also acknowledges the hard work and skill involved in harvesting peat, and the beauty and comfort of a turf fire that blazed in the Irish Homes of Long Ago, {depicted in a poem that Paddy wrote many years ago}… The poem hereunder is written in a simple and rhythmic style.

Paddy! ’tis time you started cutting on the round bank today,

and begin a bit of stripping of this years cut-away.

There are lots of hairy ‘turtogs’ protruding from the ground,

and some ‘ciarains’ from last year’s cutting, are scattered all around.

And as you level out the bog-hole, a historic path you’ll find,

that medieval road of flagstone, our ancestors left behind.

And I know you won’t stop working, ’till the day is out of sight,

when the sods upon the heather, welcome in the cool spring night.

And when you’ve finished working, all around the bank you’ll see,

the brown and black peat fuelling, that precious commodity.

Faley Paddy…..As already stated, Paddy Faley and I communicated in verse on many the occasion over the years. Back in the month of April 1991 I wrote the following ditty entitled;

Next Time Paddy.

Paddy on the next occasion when I call to your sweet home,

Let us travel to the mountain where the ceannabhan is growing.

Let us stroll along the bog road o’er the banks of brush and peat

To that land of deep enchantment where old poet’s oft’ times meet.

Let us spend the hours composing on endearing days of old

When our hearts were young and tender carefree smiles always did hold.

Let us stare up to the heaven’s when the moon is shining bright

Count the stars as they start falling sing the hymn of ‘Silent Night’.

Paddy on the next occasion when I call to your sweet home

O’er the hills of Glenagragra we will gladly roam.

On April 15th 1991 I received the following reply from Paddy.

Eagerly Awaiting.

God bless that great occasion that I’m looking forward to

For I’d love to travel back the road of memory with you.

That mountain path endearing a welcome always hold

With a hand of joy extended to the travellers of old.

Who trod in carefree fashion o’er its carpet of brown heath

When the minds of men were Godly producing the necessary peat.

When our nature song and story ascended like a prayer

And the poets mind was aspiring with the wholesome culture there.

Which left a mark upon the memory that cannot be effaced

No matter how long he’s absent or where his footsteps strayed.

God’s fresh air from the mountain our cheeks will set aglow

As we hear the whistling curlew and the laughing ‘gabhaireenroe’.

The hymns of Glenagragra from its saintly hills

Shall cheer up the wanderer as his cup of memory fills

And he’ll sup again the flavour with gay spirit overflowing

In the haunts of his childhood where the ‘ceannabhan’ were growing.

So God speed the day dear Georgie when again you’ll hit the road

There will be a ‘cead mile failte’ awaiting you at my abode.

Then together we will travel the mountain route along

And our steps will be directed by the sign-posts of a song.

Our poetic minds together might a magic song compose

To tell to our descendants where we left the imprint of our toes

P.S.

To your fond wife and daughter I send my fond regards

I can see your name shine out amongst the greatest bards

Then the world will acclaim you descending from learned stock

And we’ll be proud of our genius born and bred in Glashapullagh. (ock)

God Bless,

Paddy.

Faley Paddy...letter to George Langan on Dec 12th, 1991.

Letter transcribed as follows….

Glenbawn,

Ballyhahill,

Co. Limerick.

16/12/’91.

Dear George,

I am enclosing our book of poems ”Verses from Abhabhan” which is being launched tonight in Ballyhahill Hall. I think it turned out alright after an awful lot of going to and from the printers to bring it to our satisfaction. I’m told that your name is mentioned among the contributing poets.

The idea was to keep it confined entirely to the poets and the subject from Ballyhahill parish.

I read with pleasure your interesting items and poems in Athea Journal which is at present in circulation and which I’m sure your mam will be sending to you.

I thought your poem At The Dawning of the Day very good, the most disappointing thing about it for you is that your name was omitted.

I thank you for your poetic tributes to *Bill & Mary R.I.P. included in the Journal.

I thank you for your good wishes and card for Christmas. The B.R.J. is expected on sale this weekend with the amazing number of 67 contributors.

Wishing you all well and glad to hear you’re in good form.

God bless,

Fond Regards, Paddy.

*Bill & Mary R.I.P. Paddy’s brother and sister.

Faley Paddy…Thurs April 29th, 1993…Paddy has all his turf cut in the traditional way with slean. He’s not into the machine stuff at all, the fresh mountain air and the peace and harmony around the famed Round Bank is where Paddy feels most at home

Paddy, with his slean in hand, treads the ancient path across the rugged terrain. The scent of peat and earth fills the air as he and his daughters work tirelessly, Paddy slicing through the dense turf with his girls branching and spreading. The whispering winds carry tales of generations past, echoing through the rolling hills.

No roaring engines disturb this tranquil scene; only the rhythmic swish of the slean, the squeaking of the wheelbarrow and the occasional call of a distant bird. Paddy’s hands are weathered, his eyes squint against the sun, and his heart beats in sync with the land.

.

The ‘Round Bank’

The ‘Round Bank’, stands proud midst the heather. Its boggy secrets etched by time—stories of laughter, love, and loss. Paddy sits there, his back against the freshly cut bank, and gazes out at the sweeping bog-hole. The world beyond fades, leaving only the present moment—the stillness, the solitude, and the simplicity.

In this timeless space between man and nature, Paddy finds his refuge. The mountains cradle him, the curlew’s sing to him, and the ancient spirits watch over him. As the sun dips below Knockathea, casting a warm glow on the bank, Paddy knows he is home.

And so, he continues, slean in hand, honouring the old ways, breathing in the essence of the mountainside. For Paddy, the heart of Ireland beats strongest here, where the turf meets the sky, and the soul finds its truest song.

Photo 1980’s…From left – Paddy Faley, George Langan, Bill Faley, (Paddy’s brother)

Faley Paddy....A Day In The Bog.…A.P.J. 1989 p10.

Faley Paddy...Song The Banks Of The Gale in A.P.J.990 p10.

Faley Paddy, told a story about ‘Going to Confession’ on the Gay Byrne Morning Show on R.T.E. Radio on Thursday Nov 19th, 1992.

Faley Paddy, tribute poem to Anna Curtin, Borrigone, Askeaton, Weekly Observer Nov 25th, 1992.

Faley Paddy.…Monday June 14th, 1993...George Langan gave Paddy 10 of mhisbooks on ‘Glenagragra’ for distribution to local shops

Faley Paddy, cutting the turf on the old ’round bank’. A poem by Paddy entitled The Old Slean and Pike appeared in the Weekly Observer ,Wed Sept 29th, 1993. In the same paper I replied to Paddy’s poem with Paddy’s Slean and Pike as per hereunder.

Faley Paddy’s Old Pike and Slean...a poem that I wrote to Paddy, appeared in the Weekly Observer of Wed Sept 29th, 1993.

Faley Paddy…Dec 1993…fell off his bicycle going down his own road…fractured his hip and is now in Croom.

Faley Paddy…Fri May 27th, 1994…I passed Paddy and his daughter Peg outside Monasterevin on my way back from Limerick. They were on their way to Ashbourne to visit his daughter Phil, they had stopped at the roadside for a picnic. I was inspired to compose a few verses – Dear Paddy Faley which appeared in the W/O Newspaper of July 13th, 1994. In the same paper of Aug 17th, 1994, Paddy Faley replied – To My Humorous Friend George Langan.

Faley Paddy...one of the winners of An Post All Write Letter Writing Competition 1995. The Wrirte Stuff From Paddy, W/O June 28th, 1995. Also Limerick Leader July 1995 , Ballyhahill’s Paddy is a man of Letters By Norma Prendiville. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Faley Paddy, ‘Is Full of the Rhythm of Life‘, By Norma Prendiville. Limerick Leader 1995.

Faley Paddy…Tribute to Rev Fr. Patrick Lyons, Ballingarry, W/O, July 12th, 1995.

Faley Paddy...In his garden Aug 1995, YouTube….filmed by George Langan.

Faley Paddy…The Bard of Sweet Glenbawn Poem, By George Langan.

Faley Paddy…The Life and Times of Local Historian and Poet…W/O Aug 2nd, 1995.

Faley Paddy…Lament For Jimmy Scanlan R.I.P., W/O Aug 2nd, 1995.

The Letters from Home

Oh! how I miss the letters from home, the news and the stories from the parish and beyond, who was sick, who had died, who got married. Each letter carried more than just news; it held the personal touch, the effort, and the tangible connection to loved ones far away. My late mother’s monthly letters served as a heartfelt chronicle of the local community, a physical connection to the world she inhabited. Similarly, Paddy Faley’s dedication to family history through his letters helped preserve the rich tapestry of our ancestry, nurturing a sense of continuity and belonging. The lasting memory for both the writer and the recipient had vanished into the abyss.

Minding Paddy Faley

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

Between the covers of this book

A part of Paddy we will find

But no volume on a library shelf

Could capture full that lucid mind

From out Glenbawn that eagle eye

Observes the panoramic view

Of life as it unfolds its shape

In every creed and every hue

And in the verse that flows from out

The pen in Paddy Faley’s hand

You’ll find a record there that lists

The way we live in this fair land

And so while Paddy “minds the house”

And wakes the memories in his rhyme

It’s right that we mind Paddy too

A gentle treasure of our time.

Joe Harrington October 26 2003

Faley Paddy...song, Banks of the Gale…Athea Parish News May 31st, 1997.

Faley Paddy…Poem to Paddy by George Langan following Paddy’s fall at his home in Glenbawn in 1998…. The Fall, The Rise and The Farewell. Weekly Observer March18th, 1998. Paddy’s reply to my poem, W/O April 8th, 1998.

Faley Paddy…Song. My Home in Athea…Athea Parish News March 28th, 1998. Beautifully sang By Des McGlone, Co. Tyrone.

Faley Paddy.…Poem…Lament For the Runai aka Michael O’Riordan…W/O May 13th, 1998.

Faley Paddy.…A Day In The Bog...A.P.J. 1998 p10. Paddy describes the old way of cutting the turf with the ‘slean’.

Faley Paddy, 80th, birthday celebrations at Knockdown Arms with Joe Harrington’s Rambling House, April 23rd, 1999.

Faley Paddy…Poem… My Old Raleigh Bike, included in Odds and Ends By Mangaire Sugach, Limerick Leader July 1999.

Faley Paddy...Tribute to Michael Hanley, Journalist &Photographer with the Weekly Observer. Weekly Observer Oct 20th, 1999.

Faley Paddy….poem about the 1999 edition of Ballyguiltenane Rural Journal. W/O  Dec 8^th, 1999.

Faley Paddy...letter to George Langan in Feb 2000 that included a clipping from the Limerick Leader newspaper of Feb 5th, 2000 re- Mangaire Sugach’s review of the B.R.J. 1999/2000.

Faley Paddy…1st place in Limerick Fleadh Cheoil at Cappamore, Co. Limerick on June 4th, 2000, in the newly composed ballad section.‘My Home in Athea’, beautifully sang on Paddy’s behalf by Con Herbert, Athea.

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

Paddy Faley died on Mon Oct 17th, 2011.

Paddy Faley was a remarkable man who lived a long and fruitful life. He was a poet, a farmer, a ganger, and a friend to many. He was born in Glasha, Athea, in 1919, and moved to Glenbawn, Ballyhahill, in 1959, where he bought a farm and raised his five daughters after the tragic death of his wife Nell. He had a passion for words and wrote hundreds of poems and stories, some of which were published in local newspapers and magazines. Paddy also published a book ‘The Life and Rhymes of Paddy Faley’ He had a keen interest in history and folklore, and shared his knowledge and memories with anyone who visited him. He was generous and hospitable, and welcomed me into his home anytime I visited Limerick. We had a special bond through our family in Glasha, the Lynch’s in particular, through our love of poetry and prose, and he encouraged me to pursue my hobby of family history research. He gave me a priceless gift when he allowed me to use any of his works in the B.R.J’s or wherever in any way I wanted. He said he trusted me to preserve and share his legacy with future generations. I am honoured and grateful for his friendship and his faith in me. I hope to do justice to his life and his works, and to keep his memory alive in the hearts and minds of those who knew him and those who will discover him through his writings. ‘The Bard’, as I’d fondly address him, was a true Irish treasure, and I miss him dearly. George Langan.

On December 3rd 2003 after reading Paddy Faley’s book entitled THE LIFE AND RHYMES OF PADDY FALEY I reviewed it as follows –

THAT GREAT BARD PADDY FALEY.. By George Langan

Last week I received a copy

Of Paddy Faley’s ‘’ Life and Rhymes’’

And what an imposing anthology

Of prose and poetic lines

You say you were pushin’ the forty

When the serious itch began

I wouldn’t like to have seen the rash

If you’d started to scratch at twenty-one.

That was the year of fifty-nine

I oft-times heard you tell

How you bid farewell to the mountainside

And the famous ‘’Paddock Well’’

To settle then in sweet Glenbawn

With a family fond and true

But lost your darling sweetheart Nell

In eighteen eleven sixty-two.

Yes reading through your ‘’Life and Rhymes’’

Many memories you’ve evoked

Take the day that you were ‘’Minding the House’’

With the laughing I almost choked

Memories too of ‘’Glashapullagh’’

Of my ancestor and his kin

And the day’s you spent at ‘’Ballyguiltenane School’’

‘’In the Bog’’ and the ‘’Carrigeen’’

But I’ll take you back just a few short years

‘’Through the Sunshine and the Rain’’

Back to the year of seventy-seven

When I suffered so much pain

You were working with the Council then

Keeping the roadside gullies free

Along with your trustworthy friend

The late Mick Brassil from Turraree.

I was convalescing as you know

With my parents at the time

When Mick and you were working on

The upkeep of the Kerry-line

I grabbed my tapes and microphone

And quickly made my way

To immobilise two Council men

On a bitterly cold March day.

‘’Highway’s and Bye-way’s’’ I shouted out,

‘’You have enough work done’’

‘’I thought ‘twas O Dulaing,’’ you quickly replied

‘’With his programme three o’ one’’

You grabbed the ‘mike’, ‘’Is it turned on’’?

Then threw your shovel down

Saying, ‘’ ’Twas Morty Mac inspired the crack,

At the creamery in Glin town.’’

I knew you had it then great bard

When the shovel was put away

And you said to me, ‘’did you ever hear?

Of ‘’My homeland in Athea.’’

‘’There are many more I could recite’’

‘’If they’d only come to mind’’

‘’But you cant go away without a verse’’

‘’Of the Home I left Behind.’’

Yes! Paddy dear friend your ‘’Life and Rhymes’’

Is a credit to behold

Your brilliant brain and mirror mind

Exceeds all bards of old

Each measured line of grammar true

Is a credit to you clearly

We ask will e’er Glenbawn produce

Another bard like Paddy Faley.

Faley Paddy…tribute to by George Langan.…

Tribute To Paddy Faley

By George Langan

Nov 11th, 2011.

My heart it did break when the sad news it leaked

That the ‘Great Bard,’ he had just fallen

His loss I deplore, for I’ll never see more

My guide, my true inspiration.

He was that tall mast, a link with the past

His works, they were so much sought after

Now on history’s page, they will sing the high praise

Of this genius, the poetic master.

Equally strong, be it prose, verse or song

With a brain that was ever so fruitful

And his poems and his rhymes, were ever sublime

And for that, I will always be grateful.

Incessantly there, always eager to share

The ways, of our loving ancestors

And each story he told, I’ve indexed in bold

For to help out, and aid the researcher.

On the bare mountainside, he grew up with pride

With his kin, that he loved oh! so dearly

I’ll name them at will; there was Mick, Dan and Bill,

Young Joe, and their sister Mary.

Soon a family man, with a young wife and clan,

Glenbawn to the east came a callin’,

Moved there to reside, reared their daughters, all five,

When the good Lord took Mum, away from them.

So sleep long and hard, dear friend, ‘Greatest Bard’

Beside those, who have long since departed

And ‘though your pathway of life, brought you much pain and strife

For that, you’ll be richly rewarded.

If it’s a prayer that you need, then I’ll do that deed

I’ll go on my knees, twice daily

For it gave me such pride, just to stand by the side

Of the poet, the great Paddy Faley

Paddy Faley died on Mon Oct 17th, 2011. https://www.athea.ie/2011/11/a-tribute-to-paddy-faley-161111/

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

Faley Paddy.…The Death of Paddy Faley, hereunder, By Pat Brosnan, taken from the Athea & District News, Oct 26th, 1911. https://www.athea.ie/2011/10/pats-corner-261011/

Death of Paddy Faley

The death of Paddy Faley, Glenbawn, which occurred early last week in Tralee Hospital, was widely regretted, not alone by his immediate family, relations, friends and neighbours, but also by many others who had known Paddy through his writings, stage and radio appearances down through the years. Paddy was originally a native of Glasha, Athea but in his earlier years took up residence in nearby Glenbawn in Ballyhahill parish where he, his wife and young family, settled and made their home. Sadly his wife died at an early age which left Paddy to raise their 5 young children, all girls, on his own. How well he performed this difficult and demanding task with some help from relatives can be judged by the great way his family turned out and the careers and lives which they forged for themselves in later years.  Paddy worked for several years with Limerick County Council looking after the upkeep and maintenance of local roads and he also attended his small farm and cut his yearly supply of turf in a local bog each year. He regularly planted vegetables in his kitchen garden for domestic use, a practice which he kept up until recently.  During all these years of caring for his family, working at his Council job and his farm Paddy still found time to compose poetry, ballads, recitations, sketches, one-act plays and humorous stories many of which he performed on stage and radio with the help of family members and friends on some occasions. Some of his compositions were classics in their own right and were full of wit and humour such as “Minding the House”, “The Railway Line to Ardagh”, “Moonlight in Glenbawn”, “The Road to Carrigkerry” and indeed many more. He also won many awards for his poems and writings which were often broadcast on radio and he won County, Munster and All-Ireland medals in Comhaltas competitions in ballads and story-telling. In all these events Paddy had a unique delivery style of his own which would be difficult to emulate or surpass. He was also a regular contributor to the Ballyguiltenane Journal, of which he was a founder member, the Athea Parish Journal and the Loughill/Ballyhahill Annual. He also had many of his poems published in the Weekly Observer.  Paddy was a man with a strong sense of humour which came through in his writings, but he had as well a serious side in which he deplored rural decline and the disappearance of the old way of life in the countryside. He was a firm believer in good, old fashioned neighbourly relations and was a good Christian and devout Catholic as well as being a life-long Pioneer.  A few years ago he had a very interesting book of his own writings, poems, ballads and other compositions published under the title of “The Life and Rhymes of Paddy Faley” which sold out in no time.  He had just turned 92 since last April but his mind had remained as clear as ever up to his final illness which was the result of an accident at his home where he sustained a pelvic injury. He had also kept up his writing until quite recently.  Now that he has finally left us Glenbawn will never be the same again, but his daughter, Peg, who lives there with her husband Jim and their family is still keeping the family poetic tradition.  Paddy had a unique talent as a composer and writer but he was as well a very modest, nice, gentle and unassuming person, a good and loyal friend to many who knew him and a decent helpful and friendly neighbour. My own lasting friendship with Paddy goes away back to 1960 after first coming to West Limerick and is something that has been cherished by me, Mary and our family ever since. May God rest your soul Paddy Faley, you have enriched all our lives with your poems, your songs, your writings, your humour, but above all your sincere and genuine friendship. The happy, the laughing and funny days that are associated with Paddy have now sadly faded into the past, but his stage performances, radio shows and so forth will long be remembered not alone locally but in many other parts of our country as well and in England where he performed on various occasions at different venues with the Rambling House Group. In conclusion the last line of Paddy’s lovely humorous recitation “Moonlight in Glenbawn” might be an appropriate way to end this little tribute – “Faith I think the fun is over when it’s Moonlight in Glenbawn”. 

A vast number of people attended Ballyhahill Parish Hall on Wednesday evening to pay their respect and sympathise with the family before the removal to Ballyhahill Church. There was also a big congregation at the Requiem Mass on Thursday afternoon and at the funeral afterwards to Templeathea Cemetery.  Sympathy is extended to his daughters, brother, sons-in-law, grandsons, grand-daughters, great-grandchildren, extended family and other relatives. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis”.

Faley Paddy.…remembered by George Langan on Oct 20th, 2018

R.I.P. dear Paddy Faley another year has just flown,

And I’m three long days late through no fault of my own,

An op on my knee left me groaning with pain

And I couldn’t think straight nearly drove me insane

Then Vera took ill, I had to take her away

To Beaumont nearby where she is to this day.

If you see her tonight will you please say hello

‘Cause we never forget you in this planet below.

.

Left – George Langan & Paddy Faley 1999.

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Faley Paddy...poem…The Banks of the Abha Bhán

How often in the years that’s passed I walked with fishing gear

Along the banks of sweet Abha Bhán as big trout did appear

What a thrill to see them leap and see the rod aquiver

As we hooked them, fresh and pure, from the lovely Abha Bhán river.

Here the anglers came from far and near and were always satisfied

As many hours passed quickly by along the riverside.

And many’s the pleasant chat we had as we all walked along

Our relaxed minds so free from care on the banks of the Abha Bhán.

For here amid the fragrant flowers the spirit seemed to rise

With the skylark singing overhead and we heard the cuckoo’s voice

The hawthorn blossoms, pink and white, were beautiful to scan

Like a bridal silken veil adorning the banks of the Abha Bhán.

Faley Paddy.…..His daughter Bridie Murphy says….I just came across this poem, hand written by my late father. How nice is the language and vocabulary used here! He had a way with words surely and was very proud of his homeland. Here is an excerpt from it. Locals will recognise the area he spoke of.

Dreams of Knockdown Paddy Faley 1919-2011

Last night in dreams I wandered back across the ocean blue

And saw again my mother dear as ever fond and true

I kissed her gentle loving cheeks as joy her heart did crown

And clasped my father’s welcome hand in that cottage in Knockdown

I walked again the winding road beside the old lime kiln

And inhaled the fragrant breezes from the boglands of Spahill

I heard the starlings twitter as without a care or frown

They came to sleep in Commane’s grove near that cottage in Knockdown

With my comrades fond I strolled along that stream up by Glenbawn

With our bare feet the waters ‘neath we caught the small gissawn

And played along its greenclad banks and on its mountain brown

As twilight cast its sweetness oer the slopes of sweet Knockdown

Oh dear Knockdown I can’t forget no matter where I be

No time or wealth can blot it out of my sweet memory.

At night my spirit wanders back as I to sleep lie down

And return refreshed with Irish air from the hills of sweet Knockdown

Faley Paddy...The late Paddy Faley, from Glenbawn in West Limerick, tell his own story of a day spent Minding The House. The Galtymore Cricklewood, London

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Faley Paddy…Oct 17th, 2013…George Langan…TO THE MEMORY OF THE ‘GREATEST BARD’ .

My Inspiration

When someone close departs this land

It leaves an empty feeling

But sorrow oftimes brings much joy

When beside my bed I’m kneeling.

For I know there beckons a better place

I trust the great Lords’ teaching

‘You’ll suffer not in my vast house’

He said so in his preaching.

So ‘Greatest Bard’ as I write these lines

I think and pray for you daily

But no words I write could equal that

Of the great bard Paddy Faley.

Faley White Ger...Oct 2013…On the 2nd anniversary of her father Paddy Faley.

” The bog defined us cutting turf

Exposing fresh peat from dawn to dusk

Pushing bodies that extra mile

Doing all in song and smile

These are the echoes which endure

Which helped us goslings to mature

Everthing is an echo now – many joyous moments shared

Trips to Kerry, beaches in Beale

“Was that in d’Echo”, “Now, you may say”

Paddy Faley you made my day

Weeding the garden, gathering hay

Having fun on the sunny days

Run across fields, race on the beach

All these pleasures you brought to our reach

“Words will guide you, learn your stuff”

So wise and loving, you cared enough

To help us grow, accepting all

Always ready to hear our call

Gifts of the gab, gifts of the stage

You showed us beauty on every page

From Glashapullough to Clounleharde

George said it best – you are the Bard”

Faley Paddy...May 30th, 2016…George Langan remembering Paddy Faley.

For many a year i engaged in verse,

In fact i did it daily,

With the greatest bard that i ever knew

My dear friend Paddy Faley

Now i’m glad to say that Peg and Ger

Have upheld the family tradition

And I’ll continue to play my part

That is my one ambition.

Faley Paddy….Bridie Murphy... A tribute to my father, Paddy Faley, poet and writer, who would be 100 years old on April 25th 2019

One hundredth birthday

One hundred years ago today

On a lovely fresh Spring morn

In a little Irish homestead

A baby boy was born

A fourth son for his parents

Who, too, would face the slog

Of trying to make a living

From working in the bog

But he thrived on education

And learning was exciting

‘Twas later he discovered

That he had the gift of writing

His life… it wasn’t easy

He toiled both long and hard

Which ensured his working colleagues

Held him in high regard

After just ten years of marriage

His world was torn apart

When his wife whom he loved dearly

Died and broke his heart

Devastated but determined

His children his mainstay

They wouldn’t want for anything

If he could get his way.

When they were but little children

He took to writing plays

Which they, under his guidance

Performed on many a stage

As they grew up and found romance

He didn’t interfere

But if advice he had to offer

He gave it loud and clear!

And so when he was called home

At the age of ninety two

His five daughters gathered round him

To bid their last adieu

They thanked him for the sacrifices

He made throughout his life

And reassured him he would shortly be

Re-united with his wife

He told them he was proud of them

That great girls they had been

Not only in his latter time

But all the years between

So today I’m very grateful

For the lovely times we had

As I send this message skywards

Happy Hundredth Birthday Dad!

By Bridie Murphy April 2019

Faley Paddy…Oct 17th, 2019…Paddy Faley Remembered By George Langan..

Faley Joe, Glasha, Athea & Canada…R.I.P.

Faley Peg nee Griffin, Colbert St, Athea, died on Dec 23rd, 1985. Peg was married to Bill Faley, Glasha, brother to Paddy etc.

Fee Mick, KIlleaney, Glin…. ‘The Curlew’, lived in Killeaney with his brother Timmy. Jimmy Reidy is now living in the place.

Feehan Patsy, Western Australia & Clash, Athea, died in Jan 1993. The story of Patsy Feehan is a poignant reminder of the many Irish emigrants who ventured far from home, carrying with them the memories of their homeland. Patsy’s life in Western Australia, far from the green fields of Athea, was marked by a quiet determination and a lifelong connection to his roots. His chance reunion with the O’Sullivan Sisters, Bridie & Margaret from Carrickerry, in the 1970’s highlights the enduring bonds of community and kinship that link the Irish diaspora across the globe. He was educated at Clash National School during the 1920’s/30’s. He spent some time in England before migrating to Australia. He never forgot his Irish roots and would recall the days cycling around Athea with his fiddle under his arm.

Feely Jim, Kinlough, Co. Leitrim, death of on Oct 28th, 1996, brother to Helen Browne, Athea.

Fennell Family, Glenagragra, Glin, Co. Limerick. (The Fennell family lived close to Ballyguiltenane School)

Fennell James, Tullyleague, Glin died Dec 1990.

Fennel Mary from Glennalappa, Newtownsandes. Mary married John O’Connell, Glenagragra at the Annunciation RC Church Newtownsandes on February 17th 1885, the witnesses were James and Johanna Fennell. (See also O’Connell John)

Fennell Ned, Glenagragra, teacher at Ballyguiltenane National School. His wife taught in Glin National school. Their son John Fennell taught at St. Joseph’s National School Glin and was appointed assistant teacher at St. Patrick’s Secondary school, Glin in Sept 1950. Ned taught my father in Ballyguiltenane at one stage.

Ferris Richard, Gore, Southland, New Zealand married on  Jan 11th, 1905 to Margaret4 O’Connor, born in Glenagragra, Glin to John O’Connor & Catherine O’Connell on Feb 9^th, 1880, died July 28^th, 1939. Margaret is buried in Gore cemetery, Southland, New Zealand.  See also Patrick N.O’Neill site Our Irish Connections. 

Feury Bridget, (daughter of Patrick Feury and Bridget ?)was born in 1822 in Lackyle, Co. Clare Ireland. She married Michael Griffin, son of Michael Griffin, on 03 Feb 1838 in Killofin Civil Parish County Clare Ireland. He was born in 1818 in Killofin Civil Parish County Clare Ireland.
Notes for Michael Griffin:
The witnesses at the wedding were Michael Griffin and Mary Fitzgerald.

Feury Brigid, (daughter of Thomas Feury and Catherine Kate Scanlon) was born on 12 May 1909 in Glenagragra Co. Limerick. She died on 23 Dec 1996. She married DENIS MULVIHILL. He was born in 1900 in County Limerick and they lived in Shanagolden. Birdie was a priest’s housekeeper for many years. I remember well an incident involving Bridie during the big freeze of 1963. There was one particular day during that inclement period; Birdie had the occasion to visit her sister Nonie in Glenagragra. Having been dropped off by hackney at the roadside gate she proceeded to make her way up the snow-covered road to the house. The snowdrifts on the road were so high and deep that Birdielost her bearings so to speak, resulting in her veering off the said road and as a result being almost buried up to her waist in the massive drift. I can still hear her cries for help ringing out o’er the valley and can see my grandfather Paddy Langan going to her rescue. Birdie lived out her final years with her sister Nonie in Glenagragra. I paid them a visit in 1992 and took a photograph of the two lovable sisters,

Feury Buddy, Re–Feury Jim….Buddy Feury, Glenagragra was telling me once upon a time about a poem that was written by his uncle Jim Feury, who was home on a holiday from the U.S.A. The year was 1930 and it was during the construction of what is known locally as ‘The New Road’, the L6091, that being the road that connects the Kerryline from in front of my old home in Glasha with the Athea/Glin road, at a place known locally as ‘Granville’s Cross.’ 

The poem was a tribute to the men who worked on the road, using picks and shovels to break the hard ground and lay the stones. It praised their skill and endurance, and their camaraderie and humour. It also lamented the lack of opportunities for young men in rural Ireland, and their need to emigrate to find work and a better life.

In relation to the names mentioned-

‘Count Vaughan’ was Joe Vaughan from Dirreen, at the bounds of the counties, Limerick and Kerry.

Scanlon was the road ganger from Dirreen, Athea.

Colbert was from Templeathea, Athea.

Miss Connolly was Margaret Maggie Connolly, Glenagragra who was a teacher at Ballyguiltenane. She later married Bob Culhane, Glin.

Grady was also a teacher at Ballyguiltenane.

‘The Major’ was Hanrahan from Kilbaha, Moyvane, Co, Kerry.

‘The Marshall’ was McMahon from Dirreen, Athea.

‘The Priest’ was Paddy Higgins, Glasha, married to my grandaunt Margaret Langan.

The poem went as follows –

There’s a new road under construction, its breath is fourteen feet in the clear,

Its length is a mile and three quarters, ’twill finish up early next year.

Hats off to Scanlon and Colbert, miss Connolly and Grady likewise,

Who spent both their time and their money in Limerick to help out the boys.

Its builders are men of high titles, I’m saying not too much now at least,

The fence man ‘Count Vaughan’ they call him, with the ‘Major’, the ‘Marshall’ and ‘Priest’.

When this project is finally completed, there’ll be nothing but peace and goodwill,

With cheers for the Irish republic and bon-fires and dance on the hill.

Feury Buddy…Monday March 14^th, 1983…Made a recording that night at Buddy Feury’s, Buddy, Donie Lyons and myself. 

Feury Buddy…May 8^th, 1983…Buddy Feury, Glenagragra came 1^st in fiddle at Athea Fleadh Ceol.  See also hereunder….

Feury Thomas Michael (Buddy) at Conway’s Hotel, Glin…MacMathuna Ciaran of RTE…Friday Feb 22nd. 1985 did a recording at Conways’s Hotel, Glin. In attendance was my aunt Maureen McInerney, South Mall, Glin, Padraig O’Cearbhaill, Glin, Donie Lyons, Dromreask, amongst others. Wed Aug 28th, 1991…I called to see Buddy at his home…I could see that he aged a lot since my last visit. Friday Nov 29th, 1991, Buddy gone into Thorpes Nursing Home in Clarina. Buddy…died on Tues Oct 26th, 1993 at St. Ita’s Hospital, Newcastle West. More on Buddy as follows – Thomas Michael6 ‘Buddy’, Feury  (son of Michael5 Mick Feury & Catherine Normile) b. 1909 and died October 26^th 1993 at St. Ita’s Hospital, Newcastle West. Thomas married Ellen Liston, Dirreen, b. circa 1912 and died at Glenagragra, October 15^th 1989. Both interred at Kilfergus Cemetery, Glin. Mikie Kinnane, Glenagragra/Scort was telling me that Buddy and Mikie’s mother Kate O’Donnell were 2^nd cousins. The O’Donnells came from Park, Clounleharde/Kilcoleman and later went to live at Ballycormack/Knocknaboula. (Buddy’s grandmother was Joan O’Donnell) Michael O’Donnell, a descendant of the above was married to Mary Kilmartin from Rooskagh. This was Michael’s second marriage having previously wed Catherine McInerney daughter of Paddy McInerney and Nora Fennell from Tullyleague. Michael O’Donnell and Mary Kilmartin lived on the Ardagh road just outside Newcastle West. Mary had three brothers – Mikie, Patie & Johnny Kilmartin. My wife Vera new all the Kilmartin’s very well. Mikie Kilmartin was the only one of the brothers to marry. He married Mary Sheahan and had the following family: John, Morgan, Bill, Mickey, Mary, Nora, Ann, Peg & Eileen Kilmartin.

Feury Catherine…Aug 8th, 1962…Death of Catherine Feury nee Normile, Glenagragra, aged 96 years, Buddy Feury’s mother. I remember her well sitting in the corner.

Feury Catherine…July 27th, 1963…Death of Catherine Feury nee Scanlon, Dromreask, Glin, ‘Small Tom’s’ grandmother.

Feury Catherine (Kit) nee O’Connor, Dromreask, Glin, death of in March 1993. Kit was married to Mick Feury, parents of ‘Small Tom’ Feury. It was at this home back in the 1960’s we would all gather on the Sunday to view the All Ireland semi final and final of the footba;ll and hurling championships, Feury’s being one of the few houses in the locality that had a television. They always gave their address as Glenagragra, when in fact it is Dromreask.

Feury Ellen (Nell) nee Liston, wife of Buddy Feury. Nell died Oct 1989.

Feury Hanora, Aughrim, Moyvane, Co, Kerry….(daughter of James3 Feury and Margaret Carmody) was born in 1846 in Lackyle, Co. Clare, Ireland. She died on May 13th, 1934 in Moyvane, Listowel, Co. Kerry, Ireland. She married Denis Mulvihill, son of Jeremiah Mulvihill and Ellen Cunningham, on 17 Feb 1868 in Labasheeda Catholic Chapel, Labasheeda, County Clare, Ireland. He was born in 1845 in Aughrim, Moyvane, County Kerry, Ireland. He died on Jul 21st, 1926 in Moyvane, Listowel, Co. Kerry, Ireland. Notes for Denis Mulvihill: There were six or seven different Mulvihill groups in Movyane Co. Kerry, so there were nicknames to describe these groups. Mary King’s group were the “Denny Jers”. There was also the “Weavers” and the “Black Mulvihills.” (Mary King)

Feury Jack, Glenagragra…died on Wed Sept 12th, 1990.

Feury Jackie, Newcastle West & Glenagragra, son of Jack above. Jackie died in Sept 2020.

Feury James 1837-, Lakyle North, Labasheeda, Co. Clare & Glenagragra, Glin, Co. Limerick…. was known locally as Jim Feury The first Feury family in Glenagragra or should I say in the locality (apart from the Mary Feury that was married to Patrick Griffin) that I know of was James (Jim) Feury. The reason I say the locality is that prior to relocating to Glenagragra, many of Jim’s children were born in Clounleharde, in Park to be precise at the home of his wife’s people, the O’Donnell’s. His name first appeared in the Clounleharde Voter’s List circa 1886 but many of the families on that list were actually living in the area from 1860 onwards. James was born in 1837 in Lakyle North, Labasheeda, Co. Clare Ireland. He died between 1901 and 1911 in Glenagragra, Co. Limerick Ireland. (Can’t find any death cert for James, he was listed in the 1901 census but not in the 1911 ones. ) He married Johanna O’Donnell, daughter of Patrick O’Donnell, on 16 Feb 1858 in Church of the Visitation, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick. She was born in 1838 in Park, Kilcolemn, Co. Limerick and not Dromisk, Glin. She died in 1891 in Glenagragra, Glin, Co. Limerick. Following Johanna’s death, James re-married to Anne Normile nee Enright, daughter of Timothy Enright, Dromreask/Ballyguiltenane. The wedding took place at Glin church on June 12th, 1893, the witnesses being Jeremiah Collins & Mary Costelloe. James’ age given as 52 years and Anne’s as 55 years. Anne’s first marriage was to Thomas Normile from Dromreask, their son Thomas Normile was married to Mary Anne Feury, James’ daughter. James’ wife Anne not listed in the 1901 Census. She died a widow on May 23rd, 1919.

Feury James (son of James4 Jim Feury & Joan O’Donnell) was born on 28 Jun 1871 at Ballyguiltenane Co. Limerick, Ireland. He died on 06 Nov 1943 in Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.A.. He married HELEN RYAN. James went under nickname ‘Conch’.  Of all the Feury’s that emigrated, James was the only one to return on holiday. It was circa 1928, during which time the new road L6091 from Granville’s cross to opposite our house on the ‘Kerry Line’ was being constructed. This road passed by the homes of Thomas Feury & Michael Feury. James was a poet and songwriter and on seeing the task at hand, composed a song about the said roadway. James also composed the wonderful poem entitled ‘Cnockeen’ that imposing hillside that overlooks Ballyguiltenane school. Thade Scanlon from Dirreen was contracted to build the road and his foreman was James Costello from Dromreask.

Cnoickeen By James Feury.

Last night I dreamt of boyhood days and scenes I longed to view,

Which brought me back to memories old to prove that dreams come true,

I dreamt I stood upon a hill where oft-times I had been,

For many the pleasant day I spent on the top of Cnoickeen.

I dreamt I saw the sunbeams dance on Shannon’s silvery crest,

As it traveled on its winding course past Tarbert to the west,

Its grandeur rare for to behold with its white cap trimmed with green,

I’ll ne’er forget the sights I saw from the top of Cnoickeen.

Again I saw the hounds and hare and that huntsman known to fame,

His cheering shouts to urge them on John Sheahan was his name,

It brought me back to other days where oft-times I had been,

The same old chase around that place by dear old Cnoickeen.

I dreamt I saw the winding path where oft I trudged to school,

To that stern master *M.O.C. who used a golden rule,

He also used a hazel rod that was picked down in Moaneen,

But he always did respect the boys that passed by Cnoickeen.

From there I saw the Galway Bens with their lofty towering peaks,

The Devils Bit, Knockpatrick and the MacGillycuddy Reeks,

I saw the sand-hills and the caves likewise the Castle Green,

And heard the sky lark singing o’er the top of Cnoickeen.

I dreamt I saw a monument rise o’er that hill with pride,

Of Colbert, Pearse and Plunkett, McDermott and McBride,

I’d like to know from heaven above although ‘twould make one sigh,

How traitors live in Ireland and patriots have to die.

*M.O.C. was Master Timothy O’Casey who taught at Ballyguiltenane National School.

That version of Cnoickeen I got from James’s nephew Buddy Feury, Glenagragra, Glin.

Feury John6 (Jack) (son of Thomas Feury and Catherine Kate Scanlon) was born in 1905 in Glenagragra Co. Limerick Ireland. He died on 22 Sep 1990 in Glenagragra, Glin County Limerick. Jack inherited the home place and married Mary O’Connor, Turraree circa 1940. She was born in 1913 at Turraree Upper, Glin Co. Limerick. She died on 26 Nov 1992 in Glenagragra, Glin County Limerick. Mary was the daughter of Patrick O’Connor, Turraree and Johanna Sheahan, Knockdown. Patrick O’Connor was the son of Tom O’Connor. Patrick was known by the nickname of ‘Paddy Holy Man’. Mary O’Connor had three brothers and one sister – Jack & Tom O’Connor whom remained single and lived next to Danny Faley’s, Turraree. Patrick (Paitin) who married Maureen Nash and Ellen (Nell) who married Matt Tierney, Templeathea. Matt Tierney’s mother was my grand-aunt

Feury Josephine  (daughter of Michael5 Mick Feury & Catherine Normile) R.I.P. January 26^th 1986 married John Hayes, Dirreen, Athea, son of John Hayes Dirreen, and Bridget Dillon, Duagh, Co. Kerry.

Feury Kit nee O’Connor, Dromreask…News from Glasha…Friday Oct 2nd, 1992…Kit in Croom hospital, broke her hip last week. Kit died on the weekend of March 9th, 1993.

Feury Mary, Glenagragra, widow of Jack Feury, above, died Nov 1992.

Feury Dillane Mary, Kinard, Glin….(daughter of James3Feury and Margaret Carmody) was born in 1839 in Lakyle North, Co. Clare Ireland. She died after 1914. She married William Dillane, son of Thomas Dillane & Mary Hayes, on 02 Feb 1861 in Chapel of Killofin, Labasheeda County Clare Ireland (M/Witnesses: William McCain and Mary Connors).
William Dillane was born in 1817 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. He died on 25 Oct 1914 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. This was William’s 2nd marriage, marriage (1) was to 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.

Feury Mary Anne (daughter of James4 Jim Feury & Joan O’Donnell) was born on 09 Aug 1873 in Ballyguiltenane/Glenagragra, Glin County Limerick. She died on Jun 14th, 1949 at Killeanemore, Glin County Limerick. On Feb 6th, 1898 at Glin church, Mary Anne, address given as Glenagragra, married Thomas Normile, son of Thomas Normile and Anne Enright, the witnesses being Patrick Enright & Bridget Feury. Thomas was born on Aug 20th, 1869 at Ballyguiltenane, Glin. He died in Co. Limerick, Ireland. (Mary’s brother Mick Feury, married Thomas Normile’s sister Catherine Normile, see further on) (Mary’s surname on marriage cert given as Feeney which of course is incorrect) I’m of the opinion that it was at Turraree Upper, Mary died, both townlands run side by side.

Feury Mary, Glenagragra, Glin…. (daughter of Patrick Feury and Bridget ?) was born in 1831 at Lackyle Co. Clare Ireland. She died after 1911 in Glenagragra Co. Limerick Ireland. She married Patrick Griffin, son of Michael Griffin, on 15 Feb 1847 in Killofin, Co. Clare Ireland. He was born in 1825 in County Clare Ireland. He died in Glenagragra, Co. Limerick, Ireland.

Feury Mary (daughter of Thomas4 Feury and Honora Kelly) was born on 23 Apr 1866 in Ballyguiltenane, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. She died on 16 Dec 1906 in Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, USA. On 09 Sep 1894 in Jersey City, Hudson, Mary Feury married WILLIAM JOSEPH MEADE. William was born on 06 Jun 1870 in Clounleharde, Ballyhahill County Limerick. He died on 07 Aug 1935 in Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, USA. William was the son of Pat Meade, Clounleharde and Bridget Mulqueen.

Feury Michael (Mick), (son of James4 (Jim) Feury & Joan O’Donnell) was born on 07 Jul 1877 in Co. Limerick, Ireland. He died on 03 Sep 1921 at Glenagragra, Glin, Co.Limerick, Ireland, Thomas Normile, his brother-in-law present at his death. He married Catherine Normile, from Dromreask, Glin, daughter of Thomas Normile and Anne Enright, on March 2nd, 1905 at Glin, County Limerick The witnesses being Timothy (Thade) Griffin, Glenagragra and Bridget Normile. Catherine was born on Dec 6th, 1866 at Ballyguiltenane, Glin. She died on 08 Aug 1962 at Glenagragra, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. (I knew Catherine as we used to call to Feury’s on our way home from National school, and seeing Catherine in her latter years sitting by her cosy fireside.) Both Michael and Catherine are buried in Kilfergus Cemetery, Glin. Mick Feury was a renowned athlete. He was a member of the great Glin football team of 1899-1912. He was an above average sprinter and if he had, the proper training, there is no doubt he would have broken the stoutest of sprint records. He was versatile in the long and high jumps and a talented musician and step dancer to boot. He was a powerfully built man who never trained and travelled to most meetings on foot. Mick was a member of the district council, a seat he held until his death on September 3^rd 1921. Paddy Faley has a detailed account on the sporting life of the said Mick in the B.R.J. 1988 p11.(See also B.R.J. 1994/5 p110)

Feury Michael (Mickey), Glenagragra, (son of Jack Feury & Mary O’Connor)….. Michael Feury (1952-2002) – Find a Grave Memorial, my school pal and dear friend who was a class behind me in Ballyguiltenane National school, joined me at the Tech’ in Abbeyfeale in the summer of 1966. We cycled to the village of Athea from where we got McDonald’s school bus to bring us on the remainder of our journey. Mickey graduated with an apprenticeship to Rockwell College, Co. Tipperary, where he qualified as a chef.  He later relinquished the chef business and took up farming instead in the family dairy farm that was bequeathed to him by his late father. Sadly, Mickey received fatal injuries whilst crossing the ‘Mail’ road at Lyons’s funeral home, Derra, on January 19^th 2002.

On January 26^th 2002 I dedicated the following to my good friend -:

Tribute To Mickey Feury.

He’ll be mourned in Glenagragra in Moyvane and in Knockdown

He’ll be mourned in Newcastle West and in far off London town.

For my good friend Mickey Feury has sadly passed away

Now he sleeps down in Kilfergus beneath the cold dark clay.

Mickey has departed and has left us full of sorrow

The circumstances they were tragic but in this world there’s no tomorrow.

His passing will be remembered forever and a day

Now he sleeps down in Kilfergus beneath the cold dark clay.

Memories never ceasing I can vividly relate

To Ballyguiltenane school together from nineteen and fifty eight.

To Abbeyfeale thereafter got the bus from sweet Athea

Now he sleeps down in Kilfergus beneath the cold dark clay.

Christmas holidays, what excitement as we hunted for the wren

With our good friend Tommy Windle we didn’t need ‘Moloney’s van’.

Mickey, our honest cashier ne’er a penny went astray

Now he sleeps down in Kilfergus beneath the cold dark clay.

On Sunday’s after worship games of football we’d begin

Often cycled to the village took the long road down to Glin.

He played the game so simple a towering figure in his day

Now he sleeps down in Kilfergus beneath the cold dark clay.

Our teenage years were passing and we wanted something more

Mickey entered Rockwell and I sought Templemore.

We graduated with distinction our professions took us away

Now the ‘chef’ sleeps in Kilfergus beneath the cold dark clay.

Yes ! they took him to Kilfergus down by the hills and sea

Down where the birds are singing, where soft winds whistle free.

They dug for him a lonely grave and there he sleeps today

My good friend Mickey Feury, beneath the cold dark clay.

Feury Mick, Dromreask, (son of Thomas Feury and Catherine (Kate) Scanlon)….. Mick, born in 1908, died following a stroke on Tues May 21st, 1991, which he suffered the day before. Mick was married to Kit O’Connor, Glenagragra.   He inherited the Connor farm in Dromreask, a family that he worked for over the years. There was Luke, Frank, Thade and Biddy Connor in the family. Their mother was a Shine woman. According to Griffiths Valuation 1851, Luke Connor had the said farm, which consisted of houses, land and bog that he had rented from the Landlord, Goggin. It is of the belief that the Connor’s originally came from Templeathea as Luke Connors in 1852 was a sub-tenant of Redmond Roche of Templeathea West even though he had acquired the Dromreask farm by then. Naturally enough he wanted a farm of his own so he may have held on to the sub-tenancy for a while after getting hold of the said Dromreask farm. You will note that the O’ was dropped from the surname O’Connor. Back in the 17^th century many Irish families but not everyone did this in an effort to make it easier to seek employment as O’ indicated being of ‘Gaelic’ descent and thus under English law passed in 1623 one was forbidden to use their Irish name. Mick Feury married Catherine (Kit) O’Connor, from Duncaha, Tarmons, Co. Kerry, a sister to Dan O’Connor, Glenagragra and they had one son in family

Feury Nell nee Liston, Glenagragra, wife of Buddy…died on Sun Oct 15th, 1989.

Feury Nora (daughter of Thomas Feury and Catherine Scanlon) was born on 10 Nov 1910 in Glenagragra Co. Limerick Ireland. She married her near neighbour  Dan O’Connor Glenagragra in 1944. Nonie wasn’t a person for going out very much apart from going to Mass on Sunday’s and Holy days etc. I remember one particular very fine summer’s day in the late 1960’s when we were footing the turf on our Co. Council bank up in Higgins’ mountain. The bank of turf that I refer to was located by the old ‘Mud Road’. Dan O’Connor had a bank of turf next to us and low and behold who arrived on the scene only the said Nonie. It was my first time ever seeing her in the bog. My mother happened to be helping us on the day in question and I remember her saying to Nonie how good it was to see her out in the bog enjoying the fresh air. Says Nonie –  ‘Yerra Delia, ‘isn’t pure Ballybunion’. Nonie died on September 12th, 2002. Sad to say, with the arrival of the forestry, the old ‘Mud Road’ has long since disappeared.

Feury Patrick James (son of James4 Jim Feury & Joan O’Donnell) was born, December 23^rd 1861 at Knockdown, Athea Co Limerick and died November 23^rd 1936 at Portland, Maine, U.S.A. Baptised in the Church of the Visitation, Ballyhahill. Emigrated July, 21^st 1882. On September 1^st, 1885, he married Johanna T. Sullivan in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, U.S.A., daughter of Denis Sullivan & Ellen Relehan. Johanna was born March 8th 1863 Kealod, Knockanure, Co. Kerry and died December 24^th 1940.

Feury Richard James (son of James4 Jim Feury & Joan O’Donnell) was born on 01 Nov 1879 in Ballyguiltenane, Glin County Limerick Ireland. He died on 26 Mar 1966 in Jersey City, New Jersey U.S.A.. He married Catherine Riordan, daughter of Edmund Riordan and Johanna Hanley, in 1903 in Dromisk, Glin County Limerick Ireland. She was born on 01 Nov 1883 in Athea, Limerick Ireland. She died in Apr 1983 in Redbank, New Jersey United States of America. Prior to they both emigrating to the U.S., June 9^th  1911, Richard lived in Glenagragra where my brother Patrick Langan and his family now reside. Richard Feury sold the house to a Mr. Ryan. My grandfather Paddy Langan had the house rented from Ryan for a couple of years. This Ryan man was a brother-in-law to a Master Danaher in Athea. (my granduncle Maurice Langan, Glenagragra was a passenger on the same ship as Richard and Catherine.) Catherine Riordan was the daughter of Ned Riordan, Dirreen, Athea and Johanna Hanley, Rooskagh, Athea, Co. Limerick. She had two sisters Hannie & Kate Riordan and a brother Tim Riordan who married Hannie Hudson, Kilbaha, Moyvane, Co. Kerry. Tim Riordan’s daughter Josie Riordan married my uncle John Lynch, Glasha.

Feury Richard, Darwood, Newcastle West, son of Jackie above, died following a road traffic accident on Sept 12th, 2010.

Feury Thomas (son of James4 Jim Feury & Joan O’Donnell) was born, 1860 at Glenagragra, Glin and died December 10th 1934, Jersey City, U.S.A.. He emigrated to the U.S. and on November 9th 1882  married Margaret O’Sullivan who was a native of Tinnakilla, Ballyhahill. Margaret died October 25th 1933 at Jersey City. Godparents for the three eldest of Tom’s children as follows – Michael Griffin, Anastasia  Griffin and Pat Griffin, also James and Mary Feury and  Mary Doyle.  Once they left Ireland, it is thought that  Tom & Margaret Feury  never returned to their native soil again. They reared a family of 17.

Feury Thomas4, son of (Thomas3 Feury, Thomas2 Feury, James or Thomas1) was born in 1843 in Lakyle North, Co. Clare Ireland. He died at Glenagragra, Co. Limerick circa 1927. He married Honora Kelly, daughter of Michael Kelly, on 28 Feb 1865 in Catholic Chapel of Killofin, Labasheeda, County Clare Ireland. She was born in 1843 in Co. Clare Ireland. She died after 1901 in Glenagragra, Co. Limerick Ireland. Thomas, who went by the nickname of ‘Ryan’ was known for being a bit of a prankster and one of his most famous practical jokes was to make up parcels and leave them on the public road for some passer-by (more than likely a cyclist as there were very few automobiles back then) to pick them up. I’ll leave it to your imagination as regards to the contents of the said parcels. (horse manure)

Feury Thomas5 (son of Thomas Feury and Honora Kelly) was born on 22 Feb 1868 at Glenagragra/ Ballyguiltenane, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. (In some cases Glenagragra was given as Ballyguiltenane in those days.) He died on 14 Jan 1914 in Glenagragra Co. Limerick, Ireland. On 21 Feb 1903 in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin, Thomas married Catherine (Kate) Scanlon, daughter of John Scanlon Dromreask, Glin and Mary Dalton, from Knocknagorna, Athea. Co. Limerick. Catherine Scanlon was born at Dromreask in 1880 and died on 27 Jul 1963 in Dromisk, Glin, County Limerick. (There are variations on the spelling of Dromrisk, Dromreask) Notes for Thomas Feury: Thomas’ godparents were Michael Griffin and Mary Feury.

Feury Tom, Dromreask, (son of Thomas Feury and Catherine Kate Scanlon)…was born in 1912 in Glenagragra Co. Limerick and died on 05 Dec 1974 in Limerick Regional Hospital, County Limerick. Tom who remained single in life went to live with his brother Mick in Dromreask. Tom was a very placid and timid person who went about his daily chores not bothering anyone. When televisions came our way back in the 1960’s, Feury’s was one of the first houses locally to have installed such a luxuary. It was there that my brother Eddie and I would go at night to watch our favourite programme, be it ‘The Virginian’, ‘The Long Hot Summer’ or some Western fiction movie. Come the month of August when the ‘All Ireland’s’ commenced half the townland would descend upon that hospitable family. I remember Tom sitting quietly in the corner of the hearth relaxing after his day’s work on the family farm.

Feury Tom…Dromreask, (Small Tom)..son of Mickeen…..Bought a motorbike May 1988.

Finn Michael, On Oct 27th, 1931 at the church of St. Joseph, Limerick city, Michael Finn, a tailor from Glin, son of Patrick Finn deceased labourer, married Margaret Dillane, Main St, Glin the witnesses being – Martin Loughnane, Church St. Glin & Norah Cunningham from Newtownsandes (Moyvane). Michael Finn was born on 15 Nov 1901 in Ballingary, Co. Limerick. He died on Jun 1st, 1955 in Glin. Michael Finn lived at Creagh St, Glin. (See also see Glin Bravery, Glin 1940).

Finn Patrick, Ballingarry, Co. Limerick, (father of Michael above) born 1863, died 1918 at Ballingarry, son of John Finn. On Feb 16th, 1898 at Newcastle church, Patrick married Mary Woulfe from Newcastle, daughter of labourer, John Woulfe. (I have a Mary Woulfe born at Crataloe on March 26th, 1866 to John Woulfe & Hanora Mahony.  (I’ve never seen Cratloe, Athea spelt with two A’s.)

Finucane Leo, Kealod, Moyvane…The making of the film ‘The Colleen Bawn’ with a local cast in March 1980. Joe Stapleton, Athea cast as ‘Sullivan’ – Jerry O’Connor, Knockanure, played ‘John Scanlon’ – Kathleen Egan, Listowel played ‘Ellen Hanley’. Described by Leo in the A.P.J. 1989 p9.

Finucane Leo, Kealod, Moyvane, Co. Kerry. Launch of video Moyvane/Knockanure Our Parish Past and Present at Moyvane National School on Sun Nov 17th, 1996 at 2pm.

Finucane Leo, Kealod, Moyvane…filmed a scene of fighting at Blaine Cross on Sunday June 29th, 1997 for his film ‘Hard Times’. R.T.E. camera’s were also in attendance. Gale River...The Story of By Leo Finucane, Moyvane...A.P.J. 1990 p57.

Finucane Margaret, Ardmore, Ballylongford…birth on Jan 1st, 1824..Parents…Patrick Finucane & Ann Langan.…Sponsors…James Griffin & Joanna Mangan.

Fitzgerald Batt, publican, Athea. Patsy Connors who was a cooper and shopkeeper had the place in 1870.

Fitzgerald Catherine,  Main St Glin, daughter of Michael Fitzgerald. On Feb 7th, 1934, at Glin church, Catherine married JOHN DILLANE, 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, the witnesses for the wedding being – Daniel Dillane & Mary Collopy.

Fitzgerald Ellen (Nellie), Coole West, Athea…death of on Oct 25th, 1999. Mother of Nellie.

Fitzgerald Fiola, Glin….Monster Mushroom.

Fitzgerald Francis, Glin…Inquest into his death…Kerry Weekly Reporter 1883-1920, Saturday, April 05, 1913. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Fitzgerald Jim ‘The Banker’, Ballycommane, Glin and originally from Clash, Athea, death of in Jan 1997. Jim spent many of his younger days in the U.S. Jim was a real gentleman who had returned to Ireland to retire. Sympathy to his wife Nora, son Tom & daughter Margaret. W/O Jan 22nd, 1997, Athea Notes.

Fitzgerald John, The Bungalow, Glin…death of in May 29th 1950. John was the son of the late Thomas Fitzgerald, Tennekilla. John was a retired Chicago policeman and had recently returned to retire in Glin where he had purchased a new home. John was married to Margaret Culhane. Chief mourners were his widow Margaret; Mary & Margaret Fitzgerald, (sisters); Mrs Catherine Scanlan, (sister-in-law); Thomas P. Culhane (brother-in-law) and many others.

Fitzgerald Keale, Keale, Athea...sudden death of Sept 1990.

Fitzgerald Mary, Main St, Glin….death of at the age of 92 in Sept 1956. Mary was married to Michael Regan- Fitzgerald, victualler.

Fitzgerald Maurice, Upper Athea…Maurice Fitzgerald,  address given as Knockathea, which is Upper Athea, one and the same townland.  Maurice, who on February 28th 1878 at Ardagh church, at the age of 30 years,  married Eliza ‘Bessie’ O’Connell, age given as 27 years, daughter of John O’Connell, Glensharrold, Ardagh, Co. Limerick.  witnessed by John & Norah O’Connell.

Fitzgerald Maurice, Borrigone, Askeaton & Glin, Co. Limerick, death of on Dec 7th, 1950. Maurice was the Racing Manager at the Greyhound Track in Limerick city. Brother to Jack, Tommie, Michael, William, Fr. Dermot, Margaret & Kathleen Fitzgerald.

Fitzgerald Michael (Mickey), Clash, Athea, R.I.P. Sept 13th, 1991.W/O Sept 18th, 1991. Athea Notes.

Fitzgerald Michael (Mickey), Clash, Athea…sudden death of on Christmas Day 1996. Mickey was a quiet and gentle person who had many friends. Requiem mass was concelebrated on Friday Dec 27th and Donal De Barra’s rendition of ‘The Mulcair River’ did’t leave a dry eye in the church. W/O Jan 1st, 1997, Athea Notes.

Fitzgerald Mossie ‘Batt’, Athea...died in July 1990, brother to Lil & Batt Fitzgerald. Long established publicans in Athea. Mossie was an outstanding goalkeeper on the first Athea team to win a county title in Junior football in 1950. Athea had lost the 1948 final to Pallasgreen and the 1949 final to C.I.E.

Fitzgerald Paddy, Upper Athea & Wolverhampton, England…died July 1990, son of Mossie & Hannie Fitzgerald. His remains were flown home to Shannon airport and was buried on Sat July 14th, 1990 in Holy Cross cemetery.

Fitzgerald Patrick (Power), Coole, Athea…death of on Dec 30th, 1989.

Fitzgerald Timothy, Tralee & Coole West, Athea, died Oct 1992.

Fitzgerald Tom, Coole East, Athea…R.I.P. Nov 1988.

Fitzmaurice Gabriel, Moyvane...Conway’s Hotel, Glin…Friday March 25th, 1988…Poetry session, local poets that attended included Paddy Faley, Padraig O’Cearbhaill, Tom O’Donoghue, Gabriel Fitzmaurice, Dan Keane and Pat Brosnan. I was invited but couldn’t attend. Poem entitled Knocklong in Limerick Leader Sat Nov 14th, 1998, in with Mangaire Sugach. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com Gabriel has written many poems and has several books printed.

Fitzmaurice Brigid married Jim Tom Ahern 1884-1979, Lr. Dirreen, Athea. Jim Tom Ahern’s land was located between Jerry Hanrahan’s and Mick Sheehy’s. There’s a long boreen going down to Jim Tom’s place. Jim Tom had a brother and a few sisters whom all emigrated to New York. Tom Barrett, son of Denny ‘Brown’ Barrett bought Jim Tom Ahern’s place. Brigid Fitzmaurice had a sister who was married to William Ahern, Upper Dirreen. 

Fitzmaurice Bridget , New York, U.S.A.. She was born in Moyvane, Listowel, Co. Kerry. Bridget was an aunt to the renowned poet Gabriel Fitzmaurice. Bridget married Edward Mulvihill, born in 1904 in Glin County Limerick son of Patrick Mulvihill and Mary Ellen Gallagher.

Flaherty Amy, wife of Bunny Flaherty, formerly of Upper Athea, died in England, Dec 1992.

Flaherty Timothy, born circa1867. On Feb 14th, 1889 at Athea church this Timothy Flaherty aged 22 years, a labourer, son of John Flaherty, Knockfinnisk, Athea, married Johanna King aged 22 years, daughter of labourer P.K. King, Glenagower, Athea, the witnesses being James Lynch and Hanora King. Timothy Flaherty and Johanna King had a family of 10 born alive, 7 of whom survived. See highlighted link

Flaherty Timmy, Newcastle West & Blaine, Athea…death of in March 1998. Son of Jane hereunder.

Flaherty Jane, Blaine, Athea died on Sat Dec 28th, 1985. Many’s the bag of turnips that I sold her.

Flaherty Josephine, Tullyleague, Glin, married MICHAEL THOMAS7 DILLANE (known locally as ‘Mikie Fox’) son of Thomas M. & Elizabeth Dillane, Kinard, Glin. Mikie was born on 24 Sep 1927 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick. He died on 15 Dec 2014 in Kinard Glin County Limerick. (Josephine was one of the Flaherty’s on the hill.)

Flaherty Paudie, Blaine, Athea, son of Jane. Benefit Dance for himself and family at the Village Inn, Athea on Friday April 11th, 1992. Wishing Paudie the best of health. Athea Notes, Weekly Observer April 8th, 1992.

Flaherty Patsy…Oct 14th, 1987…Death of Patsy Flaherty, Upper Athea, brother to Bunny.

Flaherty Tom, Kinard, Glin, death of in March 1992, brother in-law to Dan Liston, Upper Dirreen.

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

Flavin Bill, Glenagragra, death of during October 16th, 1998. Poem to his memory, Bill Flavin R.I.P. By George Langan. A.P.N. Nov 11th, 1998. W/O Nov 18th, 1998.

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

Flavin Paddy, Glenagragra, Glin.

Flavin Jim, Templeathea, died Feb 1992.

Flavin Molly…Nov 7th, 1961…Death of Mary Molly Flavin nee McInerney, Glenagragra aged 67 years. Molly was married to Paddy Flavin. I heard the ‘Banshee’ for the first and only time that evening. My father must have heard something as he went out to the front of the house, something he wouldn’t normally do. He called me out to have a listen, it was a wailing noise like a dog crying. Molly Flavin died that evening.

Flavin’s, Glenagragra, re-union on Christmas 1984, first in 12 years.

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

Flavin Timmy… son of Mary above….June 24th, 1985…plumbing mother’s new house.

Flavin Willie, Glenagragra, married in England to his 1st, cousin Flaherty from Knockanure. All the Flavin’s along with Jack & Nora Lynch, Glasha went over for the wedding.

Finn Margaret….Creagh Street, Glin, Limerick. The death has occurred on Friday Jan 10th, 2025 of MARGARET O’BRYAN (néé FINN) of Holloways Beach, Cairns, Australia and formerly of Creagh Street, Glin, Co. Limerick. Predeceased by her parents Margaret and Mick Finn and brothers Sean and Timmy.

Fitzgerald Josie, Killacolla, Glin died in Jan 1992.

Fitzgerald Margaret…Nov 14th, 1972…Death of Margaret Fitzgerald nee Reidy, Glin, wife of Dick ‘Mara’ Fitzgerald and sister to the Reidy’s of Glasha.

Fitzgerald Michael (Mickey), Clash, Athea…death of during Christmas 1996. Mickey was a quiet and gentle person who had many friends. During requiem mass which was concelebrated on Friday Dec 27th. Donal De Barra’s rendetion of ‘The Mulcair River’ didn’t leave a dry eye in the church, it was Mickeys favourite.

Fitzgerald Tom, Tramore, Co. Waterford & Upper Athea, Co. Limerick R.I.P. at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin, March/April 1991. Tom was very popular and widely known in the racing circles.

Fitzgibbon John, Glin, died March 1989.

Fitzmaurice Gabriel, Moyvane, poet and writer…Poem Knocklong Limerick Leader Sat Nov 14th, 1998 under Odds And Ends By Mangaire Sugach. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Flahavan Margaret 1815-1895 married James O’Connor born circa1815 and died on Feb 20th, 1895 at Ballyguiltenane aged 80 years. 1890. Margaret who died a widow on Dec 18th, 1895 aged 80 years was a sister to Mary Flahavan, my great great grandmother.

Flahavin Catherine, ‘Kate‘, ‘Kit’, Turraree, Athea, …Letter of Kate Flahavin to her aunt Catherine (Kate) O’Connell O’Connor in New Zealand March 27th, 1930. Catherine (Kate) O’Connell O’Connor’s mother was Catherine Lynch, Glasha, Athea, my great great grandaunt. In my time the name was spelt Flavin. Katie died on Nov 5th, 1974 at her brother Bill’s home in Glenagragra. I attended the wake with my mother. Letter courtesy of Patrick N. O’Neill, Queensland, Australia.

Turraree,

Athea,

27.3.1930.

Dear Aunt Kate,
Just a line hoping it will find you in good health, as you are the only Aunt I now have from mother’s side R.I.P. I’d like to hear that you would be getting on well. I have 3 aunts at father’s side Aunt Mary is about 80 years it is a big age, & she is in fair good health. Old Mike Windle of Glenagragra was buried a short time ago he was 90 years of age his wife is still living. Patrick Lynch of Glosha was buried also, he would be a first cousin of yours his brother Jim who lives in the shop is still living & he is over 80 years. Jer Connolly that is your sister Mary’s R.I.P. husband is still alive he is about 92 years of age. You feel lonely now Aunt Kate without your dear friend Mary R.I.P. Windle. I had a letter from Mrs Nicholl & she gave all news, John Windle is alive, we gave him the news & he felt lonely he has nobody but himself left now. I answered Mrs Nicholls letter, this old man of the Windles is as deaf as his dear sister, so you could get nothing out of him so he asked me to write to ye & do the best I could. I have no more to say at present, but hoping to hear from you soon again
Wishing you & yours every day’s happiness,
From your loving niece
Kit Flahavin.

Katie’s, (Kit) mother Johanna3 O’Connell born 1853, baptised April 12th, 1853, died from heart disease on March 12th, 1921 at Turraree, Glin, aged 67 years, her daughter Katie Flavin present at her death. Johanna married Daniel Flahavan on Jan 12th, 1889, the eldest son of Patrick Flahavan, Turraree Upper and Elizabeth Mulvihill from Leitrim Middle, Moyvane, Co. Kerry. The witnesses for the marriage were, Path Connell & Mary O’Connell Connolly. Whilst they were not directly related Joanna’s uncle George2 Lynch was married to Mary Flahavan, Daniels aunt. Daniel Flavin was born circa 1854 and died at Glenagragra on April 19th, 1942, aged 88 years, his daughter Katie Flavin present at his death.

Flaherty Bill ‘The Barber’, Upper Athea….The Gamble at the Barber’s By Mossie Browne....A.P.J. 1998 p24-25.

Photo from A.P.J. 1998

Flaherty Con…Tues Feb 14th, 1995…Death of Con Flaherty, fire at his home, brother to Timmy Flaherty, Blaine, Athea.

Flaherty Nora, Tullyleague married Daniel “Dan” Culhane, Dan born circa 1928, Turraree, Glin, died on June 16th, 2004, Rathreagh, Clonagh, Limerick,   aged  76 years. Dan married Nora Flaherty from the ‘Hill’ Tullyleague.

Flaherty Nora, Knockanure, Moyvane, married Jack Lynch, Glasha, son of James. Nora Flaherty (sister to Mary Flavin, Glenagragra).

Flaherty Paudie, Blaine…died on Thurs July 16th, 1992.

Flanagan Ann Marie, daughter of Murt & Maureen Flanagan, death in England, Aug 1995, following a road traffic accident. Maureen was Maureen Kelleghan from Knocknagorna, Athea. Athea Notes, W/O Aug 16th, 1995.

Flatley Peter. Peter Flatley married Margaret Peg Riordan, daughter of Timothy Riordan & Hannie Hudson, Kilbaha in 1950 in Cricklewood, Middlesex. Peter was born on 8 Aug 1916 in Charlestown, Co. Mayo. He died on 9 Jul 1969. He was buried in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Leytonstone, London. They had two children Private male and Private female Flatley.  (see also Hudson & Riordan)

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

Flavin Bill & Mary, Glenagragra…50th, wedding anniversary celebration on Sat June 13th, 1998 at Devon Inn. A surprise party sprung on them by their family. Mass celebrated at the Devon Inn.

Flavin Bill, Glenagragra, death of on October 16th, 1998. Poem to his memory – Bill Flavin R.I.P. By George Langan, W/O Nov 18th, 1998, also A.P.N. Nov 14th, 1998 in Kathleen’s Corner.

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

Flavin Karina, Glenagragra…May 1992…marriage to John Walsh, Mohernagh.

Flavin Kate…see Flahavin Catherine, ‘Kate‘, ‘Kit’, Turraree, Athea

Flavin Paddy, Glenagragra, died on Nov 15th, 1973 aged 85 years.

Floss Laura, Buffalo, New York, daughter of Margaret Lillis nee Mulvihill. Margaret ‘s husband Martin Lillis was from Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co. Clare. Margaret was the daughter of Denis Mulvihill & Hanora Feury, Glenalappa, Co. Kerry. The Mulvihill family are listed under Aughrim in the Census.

Flynn John Jack, Dromreask, Glin married Mary Mulvihill (daughter Michael Mulvihill & Alice Liston), born on Jan 8th,1870, Glenalappa, Moyvane, died on March 22nd, 1946 at Dromreask, Glin. On Feb 25th, 1911 at Newtownsandes church, Mary married John (Jack) Flynn, Dromreask, Glin, son of farmer Maurice Flynn, the witnesses being – Maurice Flynn & Hannah Mulvihill. Maurice Flynn was married to Cornane.

Flynn John & Kit…Oct 19th, 1988…John & Kit Flynn, Templeathea celebrated their silver jubilee anniversary recently at Moran’s Country Club, Carrickerry. W/O Athea Notes.

Flynn Mary nee Geoghegan, Ansonia & Turraree, Glin, daughter of Patrick Geoghegan, Turraree. E-mail to Nora Langan Ghauri, Surbiton, London on July 21st, 2001…. Mary knew Kit Mangan well, she used to come to her house to visit her aunt Minnie Geoghegan. After Minnie getting married she moved to Detroit but moved back again when her husband got sick. Kit Mangan’s mother was Mackessy and Mary’s grandmother was Mackessy, the two Mackessy’s were 1st cousins. She knew many of the Tarmons Mangan’s before she emigrated. They used to come over to the dances at Tom Behan’s Knockdown, now Ta Mullane’s. One of the Mangan’s was Chief of Police in Ansonia. She used to hear her aunt Minnie talk about Hannah Mangan, Hannah emigrated with my grandaunt Kate Langan, on Oct 5th, 1909.

Flavin Nora, Glenagragra…her new house taking shape says Peg Prendeville in her Knockdown News Notes of A.P.N. Nov 29th, 2001.

Fogarty Owen, Herbertstown, Co. Limerick married Mary Ita Lynch daughter of Paitin Lynch, Mount David, Shanagolden. Mary Ita died on May 4th, 1998 aged 71 years.  Her husband Owen died on Oct 26th, 2007 aged 86 years. Both are buried in Ballinard graveyard.

Foley John, Gortnagross, Athea…John Foley, a farmer, died from pneumonia on Oct 24th, 1933, aged 54 years, his cousin, Thomas O’Connor from Cratloe present at his death in Gortnagross. John was the son of Margaret Foley hereunder. In actual fact John was older, he was born on March 28th, 1876 at Beenaglanna, Athea. His father was was Michael Foley, a labourer from Beenaglanna and his mother was Margaret Lynch as hereunder. John Foley farmed in Gortnagross down near where Master Danaher lived on the left as you approach Athea from Abbeyfeale. His grandnephew William Moroney inherited the Foley farm. Tom Barrett, publican Athea bought some of the farm off the Moroney’s and a son of Thady Hunt, Coole West has the rest of it.

Foley Margaret nee Lynch, Gortnagross, Athea…widow of Michael Foley, a labourer, died on Nov 8th, 1933, aged 99 years, her grandnephew William Moroney from Templeathea present at her death in Gortnagross. Her son John Foley, a farmer with whom she lived with died from pneumonia on Oct 24th, 1933, aged 54 years, his cousin, Thomas O’Connor from Cratloe present at his death in Gortnagross.

Living together, John’s mother and he shared a unique and close bond. Their lives were intertwined in daily routines, shared experiences, and mutual support. The strength of this connection meant that John’s sudden absence would have been felt intensely, leaving his mother grappling with a deep sense of loss and loneliness and was probably a factor in hastening her demise.

Foran James, Dromreask…..My grandfather, Paddy Langan had hay down in a place called ‘Moinin’, Lr., Ballyguiltenane in a farm owned by James Foran, Dromreask. Jim came home from America and it seems as if he had plenty dollars in the pocket. He purchased several farms of land, many of which were inaccessible as they came without any right of ways. One of these farms was Moinin. Several people had hay there including Paddy’s brother Maurice.  James had a sister Bridget Foran who lived there with him. Following their deaths the land was divided among the neighbours. Another sister Nonie Foran lived in Dromreask, Davy Brouder got Nonie’s place. There was another sister Josie Foran. Their father was Tom Foran and their mother was Mary Bunce.

Forde Bridie, Rooskagh East married Frank Normile, Killeaney, Glin and went to live in Knocknagorna, Athea. (sister to John Forde hereunder)

Forde John…Nov 12th, 1987…burial of John Forde, Rooskagh East. John was a farmer and tradesman and erected many hay barns around the locality and beyond.

Forde Julia, Rooskagh East, death of on Sept 18th, 1998, widow of John above.

Fordhan Johanna (Hannie), Rooskagh East, died on Dec 11th, 1957 aged 56 years, her brother John Forhan, Rooskagh, present at her death. Johanna worked on and off at Kiely’s and Dillane’s, Rooskagh.

Furnane Johanna married Thomas Carter Finoo, Ballyhahill and they had two sons and one daughter.

Gables Bar and Bistro, Athea…Grand opening of on Friday Oct 17th, 1997, Con Herbert, Coole West, Athea proprietor.

Gale River...The Story of By Leo Finucane, Moyvane...A.P.J. 1990 p57.

Gallagher Mary Ellen, Glin, Co. Limerick, daughter of Edmond Gallagher and Mary McMahon.

Geoghegan Bernard (son of Patrick Geoghegan & Margaret Moore) was baptised on the 1 October 1859. Sponsors – John Geoghegan & Anne Enright. No other records for Bernard can be found other than this baptismal record, either in the Irish or world records.

Geoghegan Bernard, Glin…death of in Dec 1939/ Jan 1940 at the age of 45 years, brother of Michael Geoghegan who lost his life swimming across the Shannon to Clare, a feat he performed on several occasions.

Geoghegan Bernie, Turraree, Glin...Sept/Oct, 1983 sudden death of Bernie at his own gate coming down from Tomas Geoghegan’s. He was back with Patrick Langan the evening before getting something repaired and was fine.

Geoghegan Dan…Dec 14th, 1970…Death of Dan Geoghegan, Turraree, Glin aged 91 years. Kit (Kate) Reidy, Turraree. Born July 21st, 1885 at Clounleharde. On March 4th, 1916 at Ballyhahill church, Kate married Daniel Geoghegan, a shopkeeper, son of Patrick Geoghegan from Turraree, the witnesses being Hannah Griffin and Pat Ruddle. Kit passed away giving child birth. That was Dan’s 1st marriage.

Geoghegan Cpl John, Athea & Rooskagh East, Athea…accidentally shot on Dec 24th, 1961 while on peacekeeping duties at The Congo. John died from his wounds on Dec 28th, 1961. Ballad of John Geoghegan which I recorded was written by Thomas J. O’Donoghue, Dromreask, Glin. John was married to Margaret (Peg) Murphy, daughter of postman Paddy Murphy, Athea. Margaret died on April 8th, 1985. Another tribute to John was written by Paddy Quaid, Athea, see A.P.J. 1990 p79.

Geoghegan John, Turraree, Glin, (son of Patrick Geoghegan & Margaret Moore) born Dec 1854 and died on July 21st, 1891 at Ansonia, New Haven, Connecticut aged 36 years. On Feb 10th, 1880 at Glin church, John married Catherine Kate O’Connor, born c 1848 at Ballyguiltenane, Glin, (daughter of James Connors & Margaret Flahavan) , the witnesses being – David Ruddle & Johanna Flahavan. Catherine Kate Geoghegan died on Jan 15th, 1915 at Ansonia, New Haven aged 67 years.  Her address at the time of her death was 7 Maple Street, Ansonia. John Geoghegan died in Ansonia, New Haven, Connecticut on the 1st July 1891 at the age of 36. They are both buried in St.Mary’s Cemetery in Ansonia. The informant for Catherine was James O’Connell who was probably her nephew (the son of her sister Mary Connors & Patrick O’Connell). None of the children are listed on the family gravestone so there is no further information about the family available at this time. It is known that John Geoghegan & Catherine Kate O’Connor had four children three of whom were born in the U.S. as follows –

i.Kate Geoghegan born in Glin in 1882.

ii.Margaret Geoghegan, born in the U.S.

iii.Nellie Geoghegan, born in the U.S.

iv.Patrick Geoghegan, born in the U.S.

Margaret, Nellie & Patrick Geoghegan died when they were young as their death ages are recorded in the Hale Cemetery Records as follows with no dates recorded:

Margaret 6 years and 5 months.

Nellie 2 years and 6 months.

Patrick 15 days.

Don’t know what became of their daughter Kate Geoghegan.

Geoghegan Margaret, Turraree, Glin, (Daughter of John Geoghegan & Catherine Mulcaire)  b21 4 1859), married on 23 2 1893 to Michael Wallace,  Dromreask, Glin, aged 41 years

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

Geoghegan Mary (Minnie)  (Daughter of Patrick Geoghegan, Turraree & Mary Mackessy, Tarmons) was born about August 19th 1869. Baptised 21/8/1869 – Sponsors – John Mackessy & Mary Shine.  Minnie emigrated to the US 1887. She must have returned home sometime after 1901 and then returned to the US on 14 October 1905 with her brother Daniel Geoghegan. They were both listed as going to their sister Bridget Geoghegan at 38 Meadow Street, Ansonia, Conn. No census records can be found for Mary after this date but it is known that she married a Thomas Commerford who was a widower and they lived in Detroit, Michigan. When Thomas became ill they returned to live in Ansonia. Minnie was looked after by her niece Mary Teresa Geoghegan until she died in 1955 at the age of 86 years old. (Mike Connolly/George Langan)

Geoghegan Pakie…Dec 3rd, 1994…Death of Pakie Geoghegan, Magpie Bar, Glin. Pakie is originally from Turraree, Glin. He died at the dog track in Limerick city.

Geoghegan Patie, Turraree, visited the White House in Aug 1998 and saw President Bill Clinton’s cat. Patie’s niece Christine is one of the President’s bodyguards. Patie, grandson of Patrick Geoghegan hereunder.

Geoghegan Patrick, Turraree was born circa 1814, died June 12th 1892 at Turraree, his widow Mary Mackessy present at death. Patrick was married twice, firstly to Margaret Moore on 28 August 1853. It is thought that Margaret Moore was one of the Moore’s from the west of Glin/Ballyculhane area. Family of 2 from that union. Patrick Geoghegan’s second marriage on November 6th 1866 at Kilfergus Parish, Glin, was to his second cousin,  Mary Mackessy, b. circa 1842, Tarmons, Co. Kerry daughter of Thomas Mackessy & Catherine Kennelly of Tarmons, Tarbert, Co. Kerry. Mary’s sister Margaret Mackessey was married in 1864 at Kilnaughtin church to my great great grandfather, William Woods, Glenagragra, Glin. See also under Mackessey. The sponsors for Patrick’s second marriage being Edward Shaughnessy & Margaret Mackessy. Edward Shaughnessy being the grandfather of Ned Shaughnessy, Knockdown, Ned, who died March 27^th 2011. The marriage record indicates that Patrick was widowed and his father was also Patrick. There’s a major discrepancy  with the age on Mary’s death cert  to that on the census return.

Geoghegan Tom, Ballylin, Ardagh, death of on April 13th, 2006.

Geoghegan Tomas...April 2022. .death of Tomas Geoghegan, Turraree, aged 93 years. Often rang him in relation to family history research. Tomas Geoghegan & Han, 70 years of marriage. Knockdown News Married his neighbour Han Reidy.

Geoghegan Tony…..Glensharrold, Co. Limerick & Dunguib, Killenaule, Co. Tipperary. R.I.P. Dec 2023. Story in Weekly Observer Wed March 27th, 2024.

Geoghegan William, Rooskagh…death of on June 24th, 1988.

Gerald Griffins, Ballyhahill, County Junior Football champions 1996, Tribute to By Paddy Faley. Munster champions Oct 15th, 2000, tribute to By Paddy Faley. W/O, Oct 18th, 2000.

Giles Eliza, Apparent murder of by Johnny Clinane in the 1850’s near Ardagh, Co. Limerick By Patrick T. Aherne, Glensharrold…full story in B.R.J. 1981 p2.

Gillegan Michael…Mon Jan 9th, 1984…death of, former weather man withr RTE.

Glasha, May 1986…Very bad weather, most people have the turf cut, the bogs are ‘swimming’. Large crowds going nightly to the Knockdown Arms. A new sergeant in Athea, Scanlon, promoted from Newcastle West. Glasha is a rural area in the west of county Limerick, near the border with county Kerry. It’s known for its scenic landscapes, farming traditions and community spirit.

Glasha Bog, By Thomas (Tom) Langan, my uncle. B.R.J. 1979 page 18.

Glasha Bog: A Family Legacy with Tom Langan.

Location and Ownership

Glasha Bog is nestled in the northeastern corner of the townland of Glasha, within the parish of Athea. This particular bog was once owned by the Higgins brothers, Maurice and Patrick, along with Thomas Behan. The Higgins brothers were connected to my family through marriage; Maurice married my grand-aunt Nora (Nonie) Langan, while Patrick (Paddy) was married to her sister, Margaret Langan. Both women were daughters of Tom Langan.

Family Ties and Marriages

In the Glin Parish Records 1851-1900, the following records appear. 13-01-1885 – The marriage of Thomas Langan to Nora Woods took place in the Roman Catholic Church of Glin, ‘’according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Roman Catholic Church by me G. Hurley C.C.’’ The witnesses for this wedding were John Langan and Helen (Ellie) Woods.  The John Langan was probably his brother who lived at Shronowen, Tullamore, Co. Kerry. Helen (Ellie) Woods was probably a sister to Nora Woods. Tom was listed as a bachelor and a pensioner living in Glin, Full Age, Over 21. His profession was given as a Labourer. (Tom had an army pension) His father Maurice Langan (1), deceased. Nora Woods, listed as Hanora, was given as a farmer, living in Glenagragra and was 19 yrs of age.

These marriages played a crucial role in securing the Rights of Turbary for Tom Langan, granting him the privilege to cut turf in the bogland.

Military Service and Recognition

Tom Langan’s life took an adventurous turn when he joined the British Army. He served in the 1st Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers and was wounded during the Battle of Tel-El-Kebir in Egypt in September 1882. For his bravery, Tom was awarded The Bronze Star on June 8, 1883, an honour that marked his contribution to the campaign.

Turf Cutting Tradition

Upon returning from the war, Tom Langan began the tradition of cutting turf in Glasha Bog. He opened three trenches, ensuring a steady supply of peat for the family. This right was passed down through generations and continues to this day, with Tom’s great-grandson maintaining the practice.

Paddy Langan’s Enterprise

My grandfather, Paddy Langan, inherited the responsibility from his father, Tom. Not only did he cut enough turf to keep the home fires burning, but he also capitalized on this resource by selling peat in nearby towns like Newcastle West and Rathkeale, earning six shillings per pony and cartload.

Mysteries of the Bog

Glasha Bog is not without its mysteries. One turf-bank was particularly deep, consisting of fourteen sods. From approximately four sods above the bottom, a strange oil-like substance would occasionally seep out. Additionally, a bottomless pit within the bog claimed the lives of several unsuspecting animals, adding an air of intrigue and caution to the land.

A Legacy Continues

The tradition of turf cutting at Glasha Bog is a testament to the resilience and enterprise of the Langan family. Through generations, this practice has not only provided for the family but has also become a cherished part of their heritage, connecting past and present with the land they hold dear.

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

Glasheen William, Athea…Mary Sullivan, Dirreen, Athea married William Glasheen on August 30th, 1879, Mary’s age given as 27 yrs and William’s 28 years. William was given as a baker from Athea the son of William Glasheen, deceased publican. They had a son William Glasheen born Dec 8th,1879. Never heard of that name in Athea after that. Mary’s father given as John O’Sullivan, (Sean Tadgh) a farmer, who was alive. The witnesses for the wedding were Patrick Liston and Johanna O’Sullivan.

It seems that Mary and William Glasheen left Athea and settled in Charleville where they had 8 children including the said William. This William who was also a baker, married Anastasia Barry in Charleville and they had a family one of which was also a baker. They also had a son William Glasheen who was a teacher  in Limerick and married Josephine Dineen from Limerick , a dressmaker and daughter of a tailor. (George Langan/Gerardine Walsh Chapman)

Gleeson Paddy, Listowel & Cratloe, Athea, died Jan 1992, brother to Jim Gleeson.

Glenagragra…Mon Feb 17th, 1992…launched my book of the same name. Paddy Faley distributing them on his bicycle to the local shops. Limited amount printed, sold out in a few weeks. Now out of print. Copy in Trinity College & National Library, Kildare St, Dublin 2. An extract from the book entitled – The Approach of Christmas in the Athea Parish News Nov 30th, 1996.

Glenagragra Dramatic Class By Paddy Faley. B.R.J 1978 page 38.

Glenagragra……April 1992.

‘Twas Christmas night and we were on our way, music song and cups of tae, Boxes, flutes and tambourines, ceol and craic and funny scenes, Entertainig people wherever we’d, neighbourd friends and all we knew, Stephen’s day we were off again, making a penny to bury the wren.

Glenagragra’s a nice little place, mountain bog and loads of space, Mighty craic where e’re you go, hell for a hell and toe for a toe, There’s Connie Noonan and Fianna Fail, and Node his wife a friend for all, There’s Nellie Windle and Johnny too, and Paty Higgins and his cock-a -doodle-do! There’s Eddie Langan with his big pick-up, our own Mick Higgins and he’s takin’ a sup, There’s Mary, Bill and the Flavin’s all, and there’s Davy Brouder ‘n he’s havin a ball.

There’s small Tom on his motor bike and John Kinnane and his four prong pike, There’s Margaret O’Connor and her man from Glin, and Bernie Higgins and she’s starting to sing, There’s Mickey Feury and his chocolate log, Hannie and Maureen and they’re off to the bog, There’s Patrick Langan and his turf machine, and Jim and John and they’re on the scene, There’s John and Karina and they’re nearly wed and Con Higgins and he’s still in bed.

Ther’s Mossie and Nancy and they’re on their bike, Kathleen Burke and her husband Mike, There’s Peggy Scanlon and she’s on the go and her daughter Margaret and she’s making doe, There’s Liam Long and he’s on the ball, his brother Mickey and he knows it all, Mary Langan and her son P.J. and Paddy Windle across the way, There’s Kitty Normoyle and she’s a bingo fan, her daughter Angela a star of the wren, There’s Faley Dan and he now retires, Danny Barrett and he’s peddling wires.

There’s John Long there ‘n he’s inside the bar, Jer Griffin and his brand new car, There’s Kay and Brendan and they’re at the wheel, and Danny Scanlon and he’s dancin’ a reel, There’s Ta Mullane ‘n he’s pullin’ pints, And Mossie Higgins and his late late nights, There’s Paty Higgins and his big wide lake, and his head of hair and it’s all a fake.

There’s Bernie Higgins and her colcannon pot, And Dan Aherne and he wants a moth, There’s Dan O’Connor playin’ a tune, And Patsy Dalton and he’s looking at the moon, There’s Mike Aherne and he’s fond of dogs, And John Dalton in the heart of the bog, There’s Brid and Esther and they’re dancin’ away, And Gerard Collins ‘n he’s goin’ away, There’s Liam Kinnane on the bodhran, Jackie Griffin up at the crack of dawn, So that’s the Glenagragra crowd, And without a doubt they do us proud.

MARGARET O’C & MARY.I.F.

Glenagragra Hills….view from Gortnagross, Athea…Photo by Bridie Ann Birchall, Athea.

Glenagragra…Townland of…Griffith’s Valuation 1851, B.R.J. 1980 page 54.

Glenbawn, Welcome to, Poem By Paddy Faley…B.R.J. 1978 page 14.

Glensharrold Evictions in 1888 By Patrick T. Aherne….B.R.J. 1981 p2/5.

Glensharrold Sports1947….. Limerick Leader… http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com Also A.P.J. 1990 p82.

Glin G.A.A. Celebrate 100 years a growing..W/O June 3rd, 1998.

Glin Items, Past & Present, Newspaper Scraps etc….In Alphabetical order …. Follow Link.

Glin Community Hall….opening of on Friday Dec 10th, 1999, Maureen Barrett nee Lyons, retired Co. Councilor cutting the tape. W/O Dec 8th 1999.

Glin Courthouse.…It was moved at a County Council meeting of July 24th, 1948 at the Council Chamber, Limerick, that the County Manager undertook to look into the matter of making available quarters at Glin Courthouse to relieve the housing shortage.

Glin Land Purchase Act 1913…..Advances made under the Irish Land Purchase Act 1913…Oct 9th, 1913.

Glin…Land Purchase Act 1916 – Estate of the Knight of Glin, Advances made under the Irish Land Purchase Act, Nov 1st, 1916…

Glin Parish Council...Emergence of in Jan 1977 with the following members elected – James C. Barrett; Patrick Conway; Thomas J. O’Donoghue; James McNamara; Mrs. Ann Sheahan; John Acton; Robert Jameson; Ms. R. Mangan; Denis Culhane; John Costello; Michael Scanlon; Mrs. P. Stack; Michael Donnellan; James Ruddle; Jack Sheehy; Thomas Geoghegan.

Glin…Preserving the Past for the Future in Glin…W/O Wed May 26th, 1999 By Michael Hanley.

Glin Horse Racing 1868 took place at the race-field where the coursing takes place. Article by Liam O’Shaughnessy in B.R.J. 1981 p46/7.

Glin Impressions of.…By Doctor Joseph W. Culhane, Syracuse, New York…B.R.J. 1982 p2/5.

Glin..St. Fergus Nationa School, County National School Champions 1997 beating Milford Monaleen by 1-4 to 1-1.

Glin…The Lovely Town of Glin...Poem By Thomas J.O’Donoghue. B.R.J. 1978 page 3.

Glin…The Humours of Glin By Michael Stackpoole, Song……B.R.J. 1978 page 9.

Glin Trees, Church St. Glin. The trees were removed against the will of the residents by Limerick Co Council in Jan 1952. The trees were removed under the supervision of Michael Sacnlan, supervisor from Athea.

Glin…West Junior football champions 1967…Tribute to By Paddy Faley.

Glin Tourism...The Glin That Slumbered Is Now Awakening…Glin Tourism Development Plan – W/O Feb 7th, 1996 Page 18. Picture & Story.

Glin World Record Music Marathon 1991. The music marathon world record set in Glin in 1991 is indeed a remarkable event, and while specific details about the record are not readily available, Pádraig Ó Cearbhaill is recognized for his contributions to Irish music and culture. His work has been documented and celebrated in various forms, reflecting the rich tapestry of Irish traditional music and its preservation. The dedication of musicians like Ó Cearbhaill from Glin and Buddy Feury (renowned fiddle player) from Glenagragra to their craft ensures that such cultural milestones, even if not widely publicized, remain an integral part of Ireland’s heritage.

Goddard Evelyn, (see Barrett John Jack Jamesy Barrett)

Goold Memorial, Athea...unveiled on Jan 6th, 1863.

Gorman Tom, Ashford, Newcastle West…Mary Crowley, born Oct 25th, 1913, Nora Greaney, Knockfinnisk present at the birth. Mary married Tom Gorman, Ashford, Newcastle West.

Gortnagross...Names of Householders living there in 1870….A.P.J. 1989 p76.

Goulding Dermot, Carrickerry, Athea….death of in Sept 1979. Buried ion Knockanure cemetery.

Goulding Elizabeth married John O’Connell, Glenagragra, Glin on 4 November 1906 at St.Francis de Sales RC Church, Manhattan. John was 36 years old and Elizabeth 24 years old at the time of their marriage. The witnesses were Thomas O’Connell, his brother and Margaret Leahy.  John was living at 345 East 20(70) Street and Elizabeth was living at 135 East 100 Street and Margaret Leahy was living at 135 East 96 Street, New York. Elizabeth Goulding was born on Oct 2nd, 1881 in Carhoona, Tarbert, Co. Kerry, died 1961, her parents were John Goulding and Anne Hynes. (See Hynes Michael)

Goulding John Jack, Carrickerry, Athea married Bridget Liston, (daughter of Brigid Griffin & Daniel J. Liston), Jack born on March 17th, 1895. On March 10th, 1925 at Athea church, Bridget married farmer John (Jack) Goulding, Carrickerry, son of Jeremiah Goulding, the witnesses being John Liston & Hannah Griffin.  The Goulding’s came from Knockanure to Carrickerry along with Robert Stack and Paddy Moore. The three families lived within a radius of one mile from each other on the Athea side of Carrickerry.

Granville John, Dromreask, Glin, Co. Limerick,  son of Maurice Granville and Mary ?, married Ellen Mullane, daughter of Denis Mullane & Johanna Scanlon, Dirreen, Athea, on July 23rd, 1873 at Glin church the witnesses being Nicholas Granville & Margaret Hanrahan. Margaret Hanrahan lived in the farm next to Nicholas Granville. Bill Woods lived there in my time. Mary ? Granville died a widow at Dromreask on Dec 25th, 1882 aged 70 years, her son John Granville present at her death. Maurice Granville died of heart disease on July 25th,1878 at Dromreask, aged 70 years, his son John present at his death. It’s of the belief that John Granville & Nicholas Granville, were 1st cousins.

Greaney Con, Rooskagh West…Launch of Tape on Tues Oct 15th, 1991 at Windle’s Bar, Carrickerry. On Mon March 2nd, 1992…Con appeared on the ‘Pure Drop’ programme on R.T.E. TV. Launch of 2nd tape at Windle’s Bar on Sunday, Dec 20th, 1992. Con died on June 22^nd, 2001. Fondly remembered by Pat Brosnan in A.P.N. June 28^th, 2001. See also W/O June 27th, 2001 Ardagh Carrickerry Notes. Also p22 By Tom Aherne.

Greaney Con and George Langan….Sun Sept 17th, 1995…Sang with the legendry Con Greaney, Rooskagh at Moore’s bar in Carrickerry.

Greaney Peg, Templeathe, death of on Aug 27th, 1992, wife of Willie Greaney. Willie died on Jan 21st, 2000.

Griffin Bridget ‘Bid’, Glenagragra, Glin married Daniel J. Liston (son of John Liston & Ellen Mulvihill) Daniel born born 1857-1907. On Jan 30th, 1879 at Glin Church, Daniel (Dan) Liston, a farmer from Dirreen, Athea, Co. Limerick, son of John D. Liston. farmer, married Brigid ‘Bid’ Griffin from Glenagragra, daughter of Patrick Griffin & Mary Feury, the witnesses being William Aherne and Susan Howard. Brigid’s address given as Turraree, the bordering townland to Glenagragra. Brigid Griffin was born in March 1853 in Glenagragra, Glin, Co. Limerick and died at Dirreen, Athea on Dec 29th, 1944 aged 91 years, her daughter in law Katherine Liston present at her death. Brigid Griffin & Daniel J. Liston had a family of 8 -: 

Griffin Eileen died Sept/Oct 1983…sister to Amsie Griffin, Blaine, Athea.

Griffin Ellen, Glenagragra….Ellen (Nell) Griffin. (daughter of Patrick (Patsy) Griffin and Mary Barrett) was born on March 5th, 1893. Nell married Paddy O’Connor from Ballyea, Fedamore, Co. Limerick and they went to live in Waterford. Nell and Kit Griffin were twins. The O’Connor family still live in the Waterford area.

Griffin George, Glenagragra & KIlmurry McMahon, Co. Clare.

The Griffin-McGrath Connection:

A 19th-Century Irish Family Saga.

In 1852, George Griffin and Connor Carroll were recorded as jointly paying tithes for 35 acres in Knockdown. This historical detail is intriguing, as neither of their names appears in the 1901 Census for the townland, both deceased, leaving a gap in the documented presence of these individuals over half a century.

Land Holdings and Family Ties

George Griffin not only held land with Conor Carroll but also shared an 87-acre mountain commonage with Connor McGrath. This connection to the McGrath family is significant, as George Griffin is believed to have been married to Johanna McGrath, Connor’s sister. The familial relationship between the Griffin’s and the McGrath’s is further evidenced by the McGrath family’s decision to give graves to the Nolan family in Kilfergus Cemetery, Glin—an indication of close ties and mutual respect.

The Legacy of George Griffin

George Griffin, from Glenagragra, passed away on December 9th, 1897, at the age of 92, his grandson, John Griffin, was present at his death, highlighting a close-knit family structure. Despite his marriage being recorded at the time of his death, there is no available death certificate for his wife, Johanna. This absence suggests that Johanna likely passed away between 1897 and 1901, as she is not listed in the 1901 Census.

The Nolan Connection

The connection between the Griffin’s and the Nolan’s is another testament to the intertwined relationships of these families. Margaret Griffin, George’s great-granddaughter, known locally as “Maggie George”. Margaret’s marriage to Jackie Nolan from Lisready, Loughill ties the Griffins to the Nolan’s, further cementing the legacy of George Griffin within the local community.

The Griffin-McGrath Family

The family of George Griffin & Johanna McGrath is an example of the intricate web of relationships that characterised rural Irish communities in the 19th century. Although some records are missing, the connections and land holdings provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives of these families. As more genealogical research is conducted, the story of the Griffins’, McGrath’s, and Nolan’s will continue to unfold, offering insights into their enduring legacy.

Griffin Gerald, Fairylawn, Loughill…the home of the world-renowned Poet and Laureate, Gerald Griffin still stands at Fairylawn to the west of the village. It was while living here he was inspired to write his poem on The White River.

Griffin George, Glenagragra, (son of George Griffin & Johanna McGrath)...George Griffin who was born July 1856, inherited the home place. This George Griffin who was fluent in Irish died March 9th, 1938. On Feb 8th, 1879 at Knockanure church, George married Margaret (Peg) Stack, born circa 1838, daughter of Thomas Stack, a farmer from Moyvane, Co. Kerry and who was still alive. The witnesses for the wedding were Path Griffin and John T. Stack. George’s father, George was recorded as still living. Peg died on Nov 21st, 1909 at Glenagragra. I was told by some of the neighbours that Peg had the habit of making the following remark – ‘so much done says Peg Doyle after she marrying auld George Griffin’. George was 18 years older than Peg when they got married.  Don’t know why Peg would have referred to herself as Peg Doyle. 

Griffin Gerald, Glenagragra (son of Patrick Griffin & Mary Feury)

The Life of Gerald Griffin

Gerald Griffin was born on March 2, 1871, in the picturesque setting of Glenagragra, Glin, County Limerick. This region of Ireland is known for its lush landscapes and rich history, providing a scenic backdrop for Gerald’s early years.

As many did in the late 19th century, Gerald embarked on a journey to the United States, fueled by dreams of opportunity and a new life. His voyage across the Atlantic was intended to be a transformative chapter in his life, filled with promise and potential.

Unfortunately, during his journey on the liner to America, Gerald contracted an illness that proved to be fatal. Despite the efforts of those aboard, he succumbed to his illness, and his untimely death left a deep void in the lives of those who knew him. In accordance with maritime tradition and due to the circumstances, Gerald’s body was respectfully buried at sea.

Gerald’s brother, Patrick, was profoundly affected by this tragic event. The mere mention of Gerald’s passing would evoke a deep sadness in Patrick, highlighting the strong bond the brothers shared. The loss of Gerald was a poignant reminder of the unpredictable nature of life and the enduring impact of family ties.

Though Gerald’s life was brief, his story serves as a testament to the courage and aspiration that characterised the many who voyaged across the Atlantic in search of new beginnings. His legacy is preserved in the memories of his family and the tales passed down through generations, reminding us of the personal histories that are often intertwined with the broader narrative of emigration. (Peg Griffin O’Connor, Athea & Glenagragra, grandniece of Gerald was telling me about Gerald.)

Griffin Gerald, Glenagragra...(son of Michael Griffin & Nora Nano Fitzgerald) death on on Jan 25th, 1980….Gerald Griffin was born on Nov 17th, 1893 at Glenagragra and died there on Jan 25^th 1980. On April 23rd., 1932 at Glin church, Gerald Griffin aged 38 years, married his neighbour Joan (Hannie) Long,  Turraree Upper, Glin, Co. Limerick, aged 24 years, the daughter of Jeremiah Long, deceased, the witnesses being Michael Griffin and Hannah O’Connor. Hannie died June 2^nd 2000.

Griffin Hannah, Blaine, Athea, death of in June 1992, wife of Thomas Griffin.

Griffin Rev Fr. c.c, Glin died on Sun Dec 15th, 1985.

Griffin Jackie...Wed Jan 4th, 1995…Eddie & Patrick Langan making a road to the top of the mountain for Jackie Griffin.

Griffin James, Glenagragra. (son of Patrick Griffin & Mary Feury) …James Griffin was born on May 1st, 1864. Address given as Upper Ballyguiltenane which was Glenagragra, died in New York circa 1920 James Griffin married Brigid Fitzgerald a sister to his brother Michael’s wife Nora ‘Nano‘ Fitzgerald, Park, Athea.

Griffin James...Death on Jan 16^th, 1983…at Daar Bridge, Ducateen, Newcastle West of James Griffin, same family as that of Blaine, Athea.

Griffin Jeremiah, On Feb 24th, 1903 at Limerick Cathedral, Jeremiah Griffin, Ducateen, Newcastlewest, son of John Griffin who was deceased, married Caroline F.G. (Carrie) Normoyle, Dromreask, Glin, (Blaine), daughter of Patrick Normoyle who was also deceased, the witnesses being David J. Griffin & Johanna Fitzgerald. Jeremiah (Amsie) Griffin, son of Jeremiah & Caroline was left the farm in Dromreask, (Blaine). Amsie died at St. Ita’s Hospital, Newcastle West during the month of July 1996. Sympathy to his sons Jerry & Thomas.

Griffin Jerry, Glenagagra, Athea…Nov 15th, 1988…Reply to a letter that I had sent him…..Jerry Griffin (son of Gerald Griffin & Joan (Hannie) Long) who remained single in life inherited the home farm, which is now under plantation. Jerry tells me that Jimeen Carroll’s father in Blaine erected the hay-barn at the west of the house in 1922. Jimeen was just 8yrs of age at the time and would help his father doing odds and ends. Jerry passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday December 11th 2016. Sadly missed by his loving sisters Nora (Glin), Mary (Sligo), brother Mike (New York), brother in law, sister in law, nephews, nieces, other relatives, kind neighbours and a large circle of friends.

JERRY GRIFFIN R.I.P.

1937-2016

He awoke to the sound of the rippling stream,

flowing down by the house, for years it had been,

little feet paddling through gravel and sand,

the pastimes of youth sure life would be grand,

and as the stream grew  so he grew fine and tall,

always willing and able to answer one’s call,

as he did in the days when I was a lad,

in nineteen sixty two building Bridie’s new pad,

helping out Scanlon Mick mixing mortar and stone,

laying down the foundations of that stately home,

 and when I would tell Mick that chimney was leaning,

‘is that so’ says Mick with a smile that was beaming,

and Jerry would laugh at this not so innocent boy,

for he knew only too well  that I wasn’t  that shy,

and soon that leaning chimney would carry the smoke,

as we sat round the fire playing cards ‘twas no joke,

there was Bridie,  her mother Julie, Jerry and me,

single hand forty one for a nominal fee,

and sometimes they would speak about themselves and others,

as we listened to the sounds of the great Clancy brothers,

and that day on the hill how I fondly recall,

Jerry sowing potatoes coming down with the fall,

when grandfather looked up being sure of himself,

he shouted to Jerry, ‘go home young man and don’t be making a fool of yourself’

and again Jerry laughed as that was his way,

never known to take insult from whatever may,

‘twas around that same time we were making a furrow

when grandfather tackled the grey horse to a harrow

the horse he got frightened then jumped out the gap

tearing grandfather’s waistcoat right off his back

Jerry saw what was happening then he ran down the hill

got a hold of a bicycle and followed at will

catching up with the horse at the bounds of the county

that was his kind nature never looked for a bounty

and no matter how hard he toiled by that stream,

was always at the ready to join our young team,

when we gathered at eve’ about seven or eight,

to line out for a game at his own roadside gate,

the football was rough for a high ball I rose,

a crack, then silence,  I had broken Jerry’s nose,

with fear I ran off as the blood it did flow,

I could hear Mikie say, to doctor Browne we must go,

and I remember the all Ireland of nineteen sixty eight

when we all made our way towards Mick Feury’s gate

there weren’t many TV’s in the houses around

so in Mick’s spacious kitchen we all could be found

for the clash of the Kingdom’s that‘s Kerry and Down

but no joy that same year for the men from the Laune

then we replayed that great game on the Kerryline road

with Jerry at full back, strong and stalwart he stood

later on that same week to the races we’d go

always gave me a lift to Listowel don’t you know

in nineteen seventy one on my James motorbike

coaxed Jerry to take a ride and it wasn’t no hike

as fast as ‘twould go you could hear Jerry’s screaming

when we arrived at Mullane’s, the tears they were streaming

it was there Mullane Danny stood agasp by his shed

‘boyeen’ he whispered you must be clean off your head

and as Jerry jumped off he gave a loud moan

‘I can tell you’, says he, ‘well I’m walking home’

soon a job came my way ‘twas nineteen seventy two

a guardian of the peace, with our own boys in blue

yet on each yearly visit to my dear Kerryline

for a visit to Jerry I would always make time

and there we would talk of old times and the weather

of those all Ireland games that we watched together

as we did July past recollect you might say

‘twas to be our last meeting we didn’t know it that day

our dear Lord needed men and Jerry was his man

and so he was taken, ‘twas part of God’s plan.

Rest in peace my dear friend.        

 George Langan, January 2017.

Griffin Johanna.…Johanna Griffin  (daughter of George Griffin & Johanna McGrath) was born Dec 25th, 1842, Shanagolden District, Co. Limerick, more than likely at Knockdown, and died on Jan 15th, 1911 at Glenalappa, Moyvane, Co. Kerry. On Feb 26th, 1867 at Glin church, Johanna married John Mulvihill, farmer and widower, born circa 1834 at Glenalappa (son of Michael Mulvihill) and died Aug 8th, 1882, Glenalappa, Moyvane, Co. Kerry. The witnesses for the wedding were Michael Mulvihill & Mary Griffin.

Griffin John, Invercargill, New Zealand & Glenagragra, Athea (son of George Griffin & Johanna McGrath)...b. Mar 1853, Ballyguiltenane, Glin, Co Limerick, d. 21 Oct 1935, Invercargill, New Zealand. John emigrated to New Zealand circa 1876 and lived on the South Island where he married  Mary Dooley b. 11 May 1867, Fearagha, Tuam, Co. Galway, m. 28 May 1889, Invercargill, d. 27 Oct 1945. John Griffin & Mary Dooley had a family of 6. Letter dated Feb 26th, 1910 to his kin in Glenagragra. Follow link for actual letters. See also Griffin Patrick, Glenagragra.

Letter transcribed as follows –

Willow Farm,

Te Waewae,

February 26^th 1910

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

Address J Griffin, Farmer,

Te Waewae,

Southisland, N.Z.

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

Letter transcribed as follows –

Te Wae Wae,

September 8th, 1913.

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

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

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

Griffin John, born in Glenagragra., (son of Patrick Griffin & Mary Feury) married Johanna O’Sullivan (daughter of Patrick O’Sullivan & Mary Mullane). Johanna, born on July 24^th, 1864 at Knocknagorna and died Jan 5^th, 1949 at Mudgee, Australia, aged 85 years. Johanna married John Griffin, Glenagragra, son of Patrick Griffin & Mary Feury. John was born in 1864 and died on March 13^th, 1896 at Mudgee, Australia, aged 32 years. 1861-1898. see also – Dalton Family.

Griffin Kit, Glenagragra….Kate (Kit) Griffin. (daughter of Patrick (Patsy) Griffin and Mary Barrett) who was born on March 5th, 1893 at Glenagragra remained single in life and went to live in Waterford. She spent much of her time at home in Glenagragra. Worked in the drapery business in Ennistymon, Co. Clare, as a milliner, the name of the shop could have been Hanley’s, if I’m bot mistaken. Both Kit and Nell served their time at Naylor’s in Listowel. My father Ned Langan knew Kit well. (Kit was a twin of Ellen.)

Griffin Kitty...Feb 3rd, 1988…Death in Philadelphia, U.S.A. during the week. Catherine Kitty Griffin, sister to Michael Griffin, tailor, Athea. Kitty Griffin’s father, Griffin Michael, Gortnagross, Athea as hereunder-

Griffin Margaret Peg, Glenagragra...See O’Connell Maurice, Glensharrold.

Griffin Mary nee Connolly, Barneigue, Carrickerry…death of on Nov 27th, 1950. Chief mourners were Mrs. Barry N.T. & Mrs. Cribbin N.T. (daughters). James Connolly ex N.T. Grange, (brother). Mary, Una & Pat Barry,(grandchildren) Martin Barry N.T & James Cribbin (sons-in-law) Mrs. Mary Connolly (sister-in-law).

Griffin Mary, Colbert St, Athea...died at St. Ita’s Hospital, Newcastle West on Jan 1990.

Griffin Mary, Ballymote & Glenagragra….Mary Griffin (daughter of Gerald Griffin & Joan (Hannie) Long) spent some time in New York before returning to live in Ireland. She married Ronan Spelman R.I.P. 2002 and went to live in Ballymote, Co. Sligo. Mary still alive and well Oct 15th, 2020.

Griffin Michael, Coole, Athea,….died April 1990…buried in Holy Cross on Tuesday April 10th, 1990.

Griffin Michael, Glenagragra….Michael Griffin, 1849-1930 (son of Patrick Griffin & Mary Feury). Michael was born on July 1849 in Ballina, Killofin Civil Parish, County Clare and died at Glenagragra on Nov 17th, 1930. He inherited part of his fathers farm, the home place I believe. Back then farms were divided with a field here and a field there hence the reason Michael had a field opposite our house in Glasha, another field dividing the roadway onto Dan O’Connors estate (formerly Griffin’s, his uncle William’s place) and the remainder bounding Paddy Flavin’s farm, (formerly Connell’s).

On February 10th, 1877 at Athea church Michael Griffin, age given as 27 years, a farmer, son of Patrick Griffin, a farmer, married Norah (Nano) Fitzgerald, from Park, Upper Athea, age given as 20 years, daughter of John Fitzgerald a farmer and Catherine (Cate) Quille, the witnesses for the wedding being Maurice Fitzgerald and Bridget Griffin. Norah (Nano) was born in 1857 and died on July 5^th, 1950 at Turraree, Glin aged 93 yrs her nephew Michael Long present at her death. (Her mortuary card and headstone in Templeathea states she was 97 yrs). Michael Griffin died Nov 17^th 1930 age 81 yrs., his son Gerald Griffin present at his death in Glenagragra. Both Michael and Nora are interred in Templeathea cemetery. Norah ‘Nano’ had several siblings including a brother Maurice Fitzgerald,  address given as Knockathea, which is Upper Athea, one and the same townland.  Maurice, who on February 28th 1878 at Ardagh church, at the age of 30 years,  married Eliza ‘Bessie’ O’Connell, age given as 27 years, daughter of John O’Connell, Glensharrold, Ardagh, Co. Limerick.  witnessed by John & Norah O’Connell.

Griffin Michael...(son of Michael Griffin and Norah Fitzgerald) Michael Griffin was born on March 16th 1899. Michael was a member of An Garda Siochana (Irish Police Force) and lived at 12, Friar St, Youghal, Co. Cork. where he was stationed. On Sept 30th, 1937 at Athea church, Michael, who was living at Killeagh, Co. Cork, married Ellen (Nell) Barrett, Knocknagorna, Athea, daughter of Michael Barrett & Mary Everett, the witnesses being John Griffin and Debora (Dora) Barrett her sister, who was married to Denny (Jer) Mulvihill, Dromreask. Mary Everett was Australian. Michael Barrett was born on Feb 6th, 1864 to John Barrett & Catherine Bresnahan. (Bresnahan is a variation of the name Brosnan)

Griffin Michael, New York & Glenagragra, Athea….Michael (Mike) Griffin  (son of Gerald Griffin & Joan (Hannie) Long).

The Journey of Michael: From Glenagragra to New York

Michael, a young man from the rolling hillside of Glenagragra, embarked on a life-changing journey in June 1954. Like many of his generation, he faced the bittersweet reality of leaving his homeland in search of better opportunities. The emigrant ship, the S.S. America, was his vessel to the United States—a land of promise and potential.

The night before his departure, Michael was accompanied by his father and Jimmy Reidy to Cobh, a town steeped in history as the last port of call for many Irish emigrants. As the ship set sail, Michael could hear the poignant tolling of the bells from Cobh Cathedral, a sound that lingered in his memory as he ventured into the unknown across the Atlantic Ocean. (Jimmy Reidy from Knockdown was acting as hackney-man)

Upon arriving in the U.S., Michael settled in Kings Park, New York. This new chapter of his life was marked by both challenges and opportunities. In 1956, he was drafted into the U.S. Army, a service that took him to Germany for one and a half years. This experience broadened his horizons and shaped his perspective on the world.

After his military service, Michael returned to Kings Park, where he dedicated his career to the Kings Park Psychiatric Centre. His commitment and hard work were evident throughout his tenure until his retirement in 1988.

Michael’s connection to his Irish roots remained strong, and in 1968, he joined the Kevin Barry Division No. 3 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. This organisation allowed him to foster a sense of community and camaraderie with fellow Irish Americans. His dedication and involvement were recognized when he was honoured as the Hibernian of the Year in 1997 by his peers.

Michael’s journey from Glenagragra to New York is a testament to the resilience and determination that characterised many emigrants of his era. Through his service, career, and community involvement, he left a lasting impact on both sides of the Atlantic. His story is a reminder of the enduring ties between Ireland and the United States, and the personal sacrifices made in pursuit of a better life.

Michael and his wife Barbara McWilliams (American born but whose parents came from Co. Carlow) have three children – Michael Griffin, Rosemary Griffin and Joan Griffin.

A Family Journey to Ireland: 2008

The family has long cherished their visits to Ireland, a land steeped in history and natural beauty. One particularly memorable trip took place in 2008, when the family gathered for what could be described as a “meeting of the clan.” This reunion was not just a gathering of relatives but a celebration of their shared heritage and the rich tapestry of experiences that bind them together.

The 2009 Family Calendar

As a tribute to this meaningful get-together, the family decided to create a stunning Gregorian calendar for the year 2009. This calendar was more than a simple collection of dates; it was a heartfelt compilation of cherished family memories and the breathtaking landscapes of Ireland.

Features of the Calendar

Family Generations: The calendar featured beautifully captured images of family members across generations, highlighting the deep roots and continuity of their lineage.

Scenic Photography: Accompanying the family portraits were striking photographs of Ireland’s captivating scenery. From rolling green hills to the rugged coastlines, each image was a testament to the country’s natural allure.

Michael, a distinguished member of the family, brought a unique touch to the reunion. In the early 1950s, he was an integral part of the Glenagragra Dramatic Class and a vibrant member of a wren boy group. His involvement in these cultural activities not only showcased his talents but also connected him to Ireland’s rich traditions.

The Glenagragra Dramatic Class was a renowned group that celebrated the art of drama and storytelling. Michael’s participation in this class highlighted his passion for the performing arts and his dedication to preserving cultural narratives.

Being part of a wren boy group, Michael participated in a time-honored Irish tradition. Wren Boys, known for their festive parades and musical performances, bring joy and folklore to life, especially during the Christmas season.

The 2008 family reunion in Ireland was more than just a gathering; it was an affirmation of the family’s bonds and shared history. The 2009 calendar served as a beautiful reminder of this connection, blending family heritage with the enchanting landscapes of Ireland. Michael’s contributions through his artistic endeavors added a layer of cultural richness to the family’s story, ensuring that their Irish legacy continues to thrive for generations to come.

Griffin Michael, Glenagragra….Michael Griffin  b. Sep 1854, Ballyguiltenane, Glin, Co Limerick, d. 9 Apr 1895, Mangamingi, New Zealand.  Michael, who along with his brother John emigrated to New Zealand circa 1876 where he married Mary Mullane b. Feb 1862, Lower Dirreen, Athea, Co. Limerick, m. 30 Apr 1894, Christchurch, New Zealand, d. 21 Jan 1907, Rawhitiroa, Eltham, Taranaki. Mary was the daughter of Denis Mullane & Johanna Scanlon. Michael & Mary had one daughter Margaret (Cecily) Griffin who was born 4 Mar 1895, Christchurch, d. 19 Nov 1981, Wanganui, New Zealand. Margaret married Francis Eugene (Frank) Quin b. 31 May 1896, Eltham, m. 11 Oct 1922, New Plymouth, d. 9 Sep 1989, Wanganui, New Zealand. Michael died clearing bush (caught pneumonia) in April 1895. The sad thing is that he never set eyes on his young daughter as he was away in the North Island clearing bush with his nephews, the O’Shea boys while Mary was giving birth at Christchurch in the South Island, where she was staying with her sister, Margaret O’Shea. Margaret Cecily Griffin Quin’s grandson Brian Moriarty has been in contact with me these past few years and whom I’m indebted to for the information on the Griffin diaspora in New Zealand.

Griffin Michael, Gortnagross, Athea. On Feb 21st, 1903 we have the marriage of Michael Griffin, a tailor, aged 28 years from Gortnagross, Athea, son of John Griffin, deceased farmer, to Johanna Scanlon aged 24 years, born on Sept 24th, 1873, daughter of John Scanlon & Catherine Barrett,  farmer’s from Upper Athea, the witnesses being Thomas Griffin & Norah Barrett. Norah Barrett being my grandmother and Johanna’s 1st cousin. Johanna Scanlon had a small shop which was situated between Griffin’s and Connell’s in Athea village. Connell’s was the end house next to the river Gale bridge.

Family from that union 10 as follows –

i.Mary Griffin born July 13th, 1904.

ii.John Joseph Griffin born on June 1st, 1905.

iii.Catherine (Kitty) Griffin born on Aug 6th, 1906, (as above.)

iv.Thomas Griffin born on Dec 5th, 1907.

v.Ellen Griffin born on Aug 1st, 1909.

vi.Michael Griffin born Dec 8th, 1910.

vii.Maurice Griffin born on June 30th, 1912

viii.Hannah Griffin born on Oct 23rd, 1914.

ix.Gerald Griffin born on Sept 24th, 1915. Died March 30th, 1980.

x.Elizabeth Mary Griffin born May 16th, 1917.

Griffin Michael, Youghal & Glenagragra…Sat Jan 21st, 1989..death of, retired member of An Garda Siochana.

Griffin Mollie nee Connell, Glenagragra, died Oct 1993.

Griffin Moss…Feb 6^th, 1983…funeral of Moss Griffin, N.C.W., formerly from Athea. 

Griffin Nora…July 5th, 1950…Death of Nora Griffin nee Fitzgerald, Glenagragra aged 97 years. Married to Michael Griffin. Grandparent’s of Jerry Griffin, next to Flavin’s. She was a member of an old Athea family. Her funeral was one of the largest and most representative seen at Templeathea cemetery. The clergy present included – Fr. Michael Ryan P.P. Glin and Fr. Michael O’Connor C.C. Athea. The chief mourners present were – Hannie Long & Peg Faley (daughters). Patrick, Michael & Gerald sons. Jimmy Long & Bill Faley (sons-in-law). Mary Long & Mary Griffin (grand-daughters). Mike, Jerry & Seamus Long, Mike & Jerry Griffin (grand-sons).

Griffin/Stack Nora, Moyvane & Glenagragra……When I was growing up and staying with my grandparents in Glenagragra, I remember a Nora Griffin who was very friendly with my grandmother Babe Langan. Nora was born on Feb 23rd, 1909 at Glenagragra to Margaret Stack, a domestis servant, Margaret Griffin Glenagragra, present at the birth. This Nora Griffin who grew up in Moyvane would visit grandmother quite regularly. Her mother Margaret was from Moyvane, they were known locally as ‘Stack’s at the bog’. Margaret would visit her cousin Margaret Peg Stack on many an occasion, Peg being married to George Griffin, Glenagragra. On Nov 7th, 1940 at St. Mary’s church, Newtownsandes, Nora Griffin married Bill Kiely from Ballygoughlin, son of John Kiely, farmer, whose home was situated  approximately 100 yds or so beyond Flaherty’s. Nora’s father given as Patrick Griffin, a farmer, but that’s incorrect, it should be John Griffin, Glenagragra. The witnesses for the wedding being Stephen Kiely and Mary O’Connor. Bill and Nora settled down and lived their lives with their family at Moyvane. Many are the Sunday afternoon’s in the 1960’s I travelled by horse and trap on a visit to their humble home with grandfather and grandmother Langan. I remember there were at least two daughters in the family and one son, Johnny Kiely. Johnny married Bridget Normoyle from Glenagragra, daughter of Jimmy Normoyle Glenagragra and Mary B. Enright, Aughrim, Moyvane. Sadly, Johnny contracted an illness and went to his eternal reward at a relatively very young age. Mary B. Enright had a sister who was married to Willie Higgins, Glasha son of Maurice Higgins. Years after, I drew turf out of the bog for the said Bill Kiely. Bill had a brother John and a brother Stephen who was the youngest. Sperrin’s Hill was immortalised in verse by Michael Mulvihill, Ballygoughlin and printed in the Ballyguiltenane Rural Journal ( B.R.J.) 1988 p112.

Griffin Patrick, was born at Knockdown c1844 and died at Glenagragra on Feb 13th, 1929. Patrick emigrated to the U.S. where he married twice, firstly to Ellen Fitzgerald from ? Ellen was born circa 1847 and died Nov 12th, 1879 in Jersey city. Family of 6 from first marriage. Patrick Griffin’s second marriage on June 8th, 1880 to Anna McConnell b. 1852, Jersey City  and died Jun 9th, 1909, Jersey city. Following Anna’s death, Patrick returned to Glenagragra and lived on in the family home with his brother George and sister Johanna. Patrick Griffin died on Feb 13th, 1929, aged 84 years, a widower, at Glenagragra, Glin, County Limerick, his nephew John Griffin present at the death.  Patrick Griffin was a God parent for some of Jim Feury’s children who were baptised in Glin.

Griffin Patrick, Glenagragra, Glin.…Records show that Patrick Griffin, born circa 1818 at Kilmurry/McMahon, Co. Clare, who on Feb 15th, 1847, married Mary Feury (spelt Fury back then)  Co. Clare. The witnesses at the wedding were Patrick Normile and his wife. (According to the 1911 census Mary was 82 years of age. Her age differs in the 1901 census by a year or two but I wouldn’t heed that too much as people were inclined to add or subtract a few years for different reasons back in those days) The Feury’s were neighbours of the Griffin’s across in their native Co. Clare, one and the same Feury’s who migrated to Glenagragra thereafter.  Patrick Griffin died on April 27th, 1881 at Glenagragra, aged 63 years, his son James Griffin present at his death.

Griffin Tom…On June 16^th, 1983… Tom Griffin of Blaine died, I often did work for him before I left West Limerick. 

Griffin Thomas, Blaine, Athea…death of on Thursday Jan 9th, 2025, son of Jeremiah (Amsie) & Bridget.

Griffin Mrs, Timothy nee Culhane, Glin…died Oct 1941.

Griffin Timothy Thade, Glenagragra (son of Patrick Griffin & Mary Feury) …..Timothy (Thade) Griffin was born on Oct 31st, 1868 in Glenagragra, Glin, Co. Limerick. (Ballyguiltenane on birth cert but one and the same place back then) On April 28th, 1908, at Glin church, Timothy married Bridget O’Sullivan, daughter of John O’Sullivan a farmer, according to the marriage cert John was from Tinnakilla or Clogough. I can now confirm, today (May 8th, 2025) that Bridget was from Tinnakilla, my thanks to Peggy Barrett for the ammendment. The witnesses being Patrick Griffin and Bridget O’Sullivan. Timothy died on Mar 19th, 1951 at Ballygoughlin, Glin Co. Limerick. He is interred in Kilfergus cemetery. Timothy had one son Paddy Griffin who was born on June 1st, 1910 at Ballyculhane, Glin, Mary Liston, Ballyculhane present at the birth. Paddy worked for C.I.E. collecting parcels etc from the trains and delivering them throughout the county. Paddy lived on the outskirts of Tarbert but later moved into St. Patrick’s Tce in the village itself. Paddy was married to Kitty Dwyer from Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick whom I’m glad to say is still alive and well today Nov 12th, 2020. Paddy Griffin died October 20th, 1975 age 65yrs. Kitty died on May 5th, 2025 aged 101 years.

Griffin William, Glenagragra married Nora Sheahan, Glin…..William Griffin, b. 1862 (son of William Griffin & Mary Higgins) On April 7th, 1894 at St. Michael’s church, Limerick city William married Nora Sheahan, The Mall, Glin, daughter of Thomas Sheahan, deceased, the witnesses being Minnie O’Leary, Glin and George James Lynch, 18 Foster Terrace, Fairview, Dublin. They were both schoolteachers in Ballyguiltenane, William taking up his employment there as headmaster circa 1891 and remained there until his retirement in circa 1927. His assistant at the time was Timothy Casey. William’s wife Nora was head female teacher there for some years previous as per Postal Directory of Munster for Glin 1886. William and Nora travelled to school each day by pony and trap. Paddy Faley tells me that he received one penny from William on his first day at school and Paddy’s brother Bill received two-pence for bringing him. That was a custom William had introduced during his time teaching there in an effort to encourage the enrolment of new pupils. Paddy also informed me that after making his 1^st communion in Glin in 1926 he had his breakfast in the hospitable home of the said William and Nora.  Says Paddy, ‘in her generosity it was her custom to take the boys in Ballyguiltenane into her hospitable home for breakfast on their 1^st Communion day. William and Nora had one son Joseph Griffin who was a professor in Dublin. Joseph remained single in life. He had a house in Glin, which he left either to the Church or to some other religious order. This house was situated on Main St. which was probably the family home at one time although Paddy Faley is of the opinion that the family home was where Dick ‘Mara’ Fitzgerald later lived. William Griffin died on April 23^rd 1936 age 74yrs. Nora Griffin died a widow, on July 5th, 1950 at The Terrace, Glin, Michael Long present at her death. (O’Leary’s lived at The Terrace, Nora must be staying with them at the time)

Griffin William, Glenagragra, b. Abt Aug 1849, Glenagragra, Glin, Co Limerick, (son of George Griffin & Johanna McGrath) died before 1910. William emigrated to the U.S. and married Johanna O’HERRON (AHERN) b. Abt 1847, Ireland, m. 4 May 1872, Jersey City, New Jersey, USA, d. Jun 1928,Parsons, Luzerne, PA, USA.

Griffith’s Valuation 1850-1856…Townlands & Tithe’s….. For Kilfergus this valuation was undertaken and completed between 1851-1852. The names of the townlands of Kilfergus are those that existed at that time. However, before 1850 it is thought that they were not the same number, there were fewer. Looking at the Tithe Books for 1826-1836 and for Kilfergus it was 1830- there are many fewer townlands in the Tithe Books than there are recorded in Griffith’s. For example, if we look at the townland of Dromada which is in the parish of the Civil Parish of Rathronan, it is only 185 acres. However, in the Tithe Applotment Books, Dromada is around 2,000 acres – they are therefore not the same place. In the Tithe Applotments Book, Dromada comes after Upper Tooraree which in turn comes after Upper Ballyguiltenane. There is no Glenagragra or Glashapullagh (Glasha) which may be originally part of Dromada. The townland of Upper Ballyguiltenane contained parts of Glenagragra and parts of Tullyleague which in turn had parts of Dirreen. Which comes to the conclusion that the size of the townlands in the Tithe Books far exceed the sizes given in Griffith’s. Griffith’s Valuation, conducted between 1850 and 1856, was a significant undertaking that provided a detailed assessment of property values across Ireland, serving as a crucial resource for both historical and genealogical research. The discrepancies in the size and number of townlands, as noted between the Tithe Applotment Books of the 1830s and Griffith’s Valuation, reflect changes in land division and usage over time. For instance, the townland of Dromada, recorded as approximately 2,000 acres in the Tithe Books, is listed with only 185 acres in Griffith’s Valuation, indicating a possible reorganization or division of land. The absence of certain townlands like Glenagragra or Glashapullagh in earlier records suggests they may have been incorporated into larger townlands like Dromada before being delineated as separate entities by the time of Griffith’s assessment. Such variations highlight the dynamic nature of land administration during the period and underscore the importance of these records in tracing property and familial lineage, offering a window into the agricultural and social landscape of 19th-century Ireland. For those interested in delving deeper into the Valuation Office records, the National Archives of Ireland provides access to these historical documents.

The Cancelled House Books which the valuer’s used, tells precisely who owned each house in 1852 and its exact location on the 1852 maps.

The parish of Kilfergus was the Civil parish and was in the Union of Glin. The original parish church was in Kilfergus where the old graveyard is. The new church was built in 1858 on its present site on Church St, Glin, so named because the Church of Ireland, the Knight’s church, was on this road. There was a Catholic chapel there in 1852, the Kilfergus church having been abandoned some 30 years or thereabouts previously. Glin is in the Catholis parish of Kilfergus containing parts of Loghill. Loghill was in the Civil parish of Kilmoylan and Athea in the Civil parish of Rathronan. The Catholic parishes were not always the same as the Civil parishes, that is where the confusion arises. All these three Civil parishes were in the Glin Poor Law Union which also included Tarbert and Moyvane in County Kerry. The Glin Poor Law Union was dissolved in 1892 and all the records were then transferred to the Listowel Union. The Listowel Union was set up as a consequence of the famine of 1848. So before 1892 the records were split depending on where they were registered – some people would have gone to Listowel to register, if it was nearer to them, others to Tarbert and be registered as either District 1 or District 2- Glin.

Grodvig Oliver Even, son of Even Grodvig and Johanna Bjornstrom,  He was born on 30 Aug 1883 in Polk Centre, Pennington, Minnesota, USA. He died on 22 Aug 1968 in Glendora, Los Angeles, California, USA. He married Ellen Mulvihill on 07 Sep 1909 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA. 

Guinea Tomsie, The Lane, Upper Athea. An imposing character who wore a long white beard down to his waist.

Guiry Bob, Gortnagross, Athea, died suddenly Dec 1989, buried in Holy Cross on Wed Dec 6th, 1989.

Guiry Ellen, Mohernagh, Ballyhahill, daughter of Michael Guiry, deceased, married Patrick O’Brien from Shanagolden, son of Patrick O’Brien, deceased, on April 19th, 1927 at Ballyhahill church, the witnesses being – Michael Ahern & Hanora Guiry.

Guiry Patrick, Finoo, Ballyhahill, aged 52 years, son of Michael Guiry married Ahern Hanora, Finnoe, Ballyhahill, aged 29 years, daughter of Michael Ahern, Finnoe, Ballyhahill, on Feb 21st, 1928 in Ballyhahill church, the witnesses being – David O’Connor, Finnoe & Mary Agnes Quille, Gortnagross, Athea. (It would appear to be a double marriage between the Ahern sisters, Hanora & Mary and the Guiry brothers, Patrick & Thomas, even though Hanora Ahern’s address given as Finnoe)

Guiry Thomas from Ballyhahill, son of Michael Guiry married Ahern Mary, Gortnagross, Athea, daughter of Michael Ahern, on Feb 21st, 1928 in Athea church, the witnesses being – John Ahern & Margaret Quill. (It would appear to be a double marriage between the Ahern sisters, Hanora & Mary and the Guiry brothers, Patrick & Thomas,)

Halloran Maurice, Knockdown, Athea….Maurice was married to Margaret Maigue ‘Aldenry’ Mulvihill from Turraree. They lived on the Kerryline west of Danny Mullane’s. Jerry Collins who is married to a daughter of Joe White built a two storied house on the site where Maurice lived. Maurice had a large family, most of whom emigrated. I remember, back in the 1960’s seeing the ruins of the old house. I used to travel in the pony and car with my grandfather Paddy Langan and one abiding memory I have, I’d ask him who lived in every house we passed. The 1960s were a time of great change, but also a period where the past and the present were deeply intertwined. As I travelled with grandfather, each house held a story, a fragment of history that he shared with me. These memories are precious, not just as personal recollections, but as oral histories that connect us to the generations before us. They remind us that every building, every ruin, has a tale to tell, and it’s through these stories that we keep the past alive.

Hanley Michael, Journalist with Weekly Observer…death of in Oct 1999. Tribute to By Paddy Faley in Weekly Observer Oct 20th, 1999. See also Paddy Faley above.

Hanlon Ned, Ballyculhane, Glin, R.I.P. March 1991. Father of Neddy Hanlon, Athea.

Hanlon Nora, Lower Dirreen…National Youth Parliament, Castleknock, Dublin.

Hanrahan Annette, Glenagragra, Glin…seriously injured in a road traffic accident at Turraree on June 15th, 2001. A.P.N. June 21st, 2001, Knockdown News.

Hanrahan Edel, Coole West, Athea, daughter of Timmy & Nancy Hanrahan, graduated with an Honours B.A. during July 1996.

Hanrahan Jim, Glenagragra…died on Mon July 3rd, 1989. Lived with his brother Paddy, both unmarried.

Hanrahan Johnny, Ballygoughlin & Glenagragra, died on Tues Aug 21st 1984. Brother to Jim & Paddy above. Ellen Philomena “Mena” O’Connor,  (daughter of James ‘Jim’ O’Connor & Maggie Lynch)  born on Sep 19th, 1920, Ballyguiltenane, Glin,  died on  Aug 18th, 1990, Glin,   aged 69 years. Philomena married her 2nd, cousin Johnny Hanrahan, Glenagragra, Johnny was born on Aug 5th, 1914 and died Aug 21st, 1984 at Ballygoughlin, Glin, aged 70 years. Johnny’s father was John Hanrahan, born June 19th, 1864 and died Sept 16th, 1931, aged 67 years. On Feb 14th, 1899 at Glin church, John Hanrahan married Catherine (Kate) Sheahan, daughter of Ned Sheahan & Mary Mulvihill, Tullyleague, the witnesses being James McGrath & Mary Sheahan.  A family of the McGrath’s lived across the road from Hanrahan’s, it was ‘Dublin’ O’Brien’s in my time. Mick Fennell inherited the place and built for himself a bungalow there. James McGrath was Donie Lyons’ maternal great grandfather. Donie Lyons, flute player, who lives in Dromreask is my 3rd, cousin. John Hanrahan’s father was Maurice Hanrahan b circa 1826, died Feb 1st, 1911 aged 86 years and his mother was Hanora McMahon, born circa 1836. died Oct 9th, 1906 aged 70 years. Maurice & Hanora were married at Glin church on Feb 19th, 1857, the witnesses being John Wallace & Mary Connors. It is of the belief that Hanora McMahon was from Knockanure, Moyvane. Donie tells me (today, July 6th, 2022) that the Hanrahan’s and the McMahon’s were related.

Hanrahan Marie, Kilbaha, Moyvane…..Denis (Denny) Liston, Dirreen, Athea, (Patjoe’s father) settled in the home place and married Maria Hanrahan from Kilbaha, Moyvane. Cant find a marriage cert for Denis, I wonder did they get married in the U.K. or the U.S.?

Hanrahan Sr. Mary.….The death has occurred of Sister Mary Hanrahan of Kilbaha, Moyvane, and Olney, England on 1st October 2023. Sister to Jackie Hanrahan, Kilbaha.

Hanrahan Mary, Clash, Athea, R.I.P. Oct 1991.

Hanrahan Ned & James, Gaboon Cross….Ned was a watchmaker and had a little bit of a hunchback, he was very talented. Jim was a tall good looking man. Their mother used to smoke the pipe. Paddy Faley told me that they had a fine looking sister who emigrated. Paddy met her several times when he called there to collect a watch. Mikie Kinnane told me that their father’s name was Ned Hanrahan and their mother was Mary Stack from Tullyleague, (Wallace’s Cross).

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

Hanrahan Timmy, Kilbaha…died July 1990, brother to Gerry Hanrahan, Lr, Dirreen.

Harrington Joe, Lyreacrompane, Listowel, elected Mayor of Limerick on Monday July 6th, 1998. Joe is the son of Christy Harrington from Crotta and his mother was Julie Nash from Lyreacrompane. Joe is an internet radio presenter and a prolific song-writer. Also editor of the Lyreacrompane & District Journal.

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

Minding Paddy Faley

Between the covers of this book

A part of Paddy we will find

But no volume on a library shelf

Could capture full that lucid mind

From out Glenbawn that eagle eye

Observes the panoramic view

Of life as it unfolds its shape

In every creed and every hue

And in the verse that flows from out

The pen in Paddy Faley’s hand

You’ll find a record there that lists

The way we live in this fair land

And so while Paddy “minds the house”

And wakes the memories in his rhyme

It’s right that we mind Paddy too

A gentle treasure of our time.

Joe Harrington October 26 2003

Harrold Josie, Knocknagorna, Athea….Josie came from Glensharrold, Ardagh to Knocknagorna where she inherited quite a large farm of land.

Harold Mike, Aughalin, Knockaderry, married Elizabeth (Lizzy) Downey born on May 29th, 1887. On March 17th, 1920 at Athea church, Lizzie married Mick Harold, Aughalin, Knockaderry, son of William Harold, the witnesses being Nicholas Hickey & Catherine McGrath.

Hartigan Daniel, Carrickerry…..Sworn Inquiry 1948. The Council then decided to hear a number of the workmen who were present in the Council Chamber and the following made statements – Daniel Hartigan, Carrickerry.…….

Hartnett Dan J, Knocknasna, Athea, unexpected death of in June 1992.

Hartnett Larry, Gortdromagowna, Moyvane, death of on August 2nd, 1997. Larry was a member of the farming community. Buried in Gale Bridge cemetery.

Hayes Bill, Fairystreet, Athea married Mary Culhane, daughter of Michael Culhane & Mary ‘Minnie/Moll’ O’Connor, Turraree, Glin. Mary born on  Oct 26th, 1915, Turraree, died on  Aug 5th, 2001,  aged 85 years. Mary was in my mother’s class at Ballyguiltenane National School. Mary ‘Minnie’s’ brother James, was married to my grandaunt, Maggie Lynch.

Hayes Denis, Ballinloughane, Carrickerry, Co. Limerick married Nell Lynch, daughter of James Lynch & Hannie O’Grady, Glasha, Athea and had a family of 2;

Hayes Denny & Mary, Templeathea….40th, wedding anniversary, Jan 1997. Denny died on Feb 11th, 2004.

Hayes Ellen, Glin 1940….see Glin Bravery at…

Hayes Gretha N.T. Ballygoughlin…marriage on June 25th, 1945 to Timothy Buckley, farmer from Tarmons, Tarbert. She was appointed principal of Tarmons National School around that time.

Hayes Jim, Clounleharde…Jim was married to one of the ‘Murray’ Culhane’s from Ballyguiltenane.

Hayes Jimmy, late of Dirreen, Athea…death of in Oct 2000….Tribute to By Timmy Woulfe, A.P.N. Oct 21st, 2000.

Hayes John, Knockdown & Dirreen, Athea. The Hayes family Dirreen originally came from Knockdown, Athea. 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. NB. Dirreen came under Clounleharde back in those days. See Josephine6 Feury  (daughter of Michael5 Mick Feury & Catherine Normile) R.I.P. January 26^th 1986. Josephine married John Hayes, Dirreen son of John Hayes and Bridget Dillon, Duagh, Co. Kerry.

Hayes John, Templeathea, drowned in the river Gale on June 29th,1908. John was a brother to Fr. Tom Hayes hereunder. and to Michael Hayes. John was a student and was home on a holiday to his parents. That afternoon he paid a visit to his fellow student, Con Mulvihill, Lower Athea. They decided to go for a swim in the river Gale. The spot where they entered the river was approximately fifteen feet in depth. Con came to his friends aid but to no avail. Con Mulvihill was an uncle to Paddy Mulvihill of our time. Con Mulvihill was later raised to the priesthood and served in the foreign missions. (Paddy Quaid A.P.J 1990 p67)

Hayes Johnny…..Johnny Hayes of Tullyglass was a relative of the O’Longains, his grandmother being a daughter of Sean O’Longain of Glenagragra and a sister to Tom (Captain Steele) Langan. Johnny, who was a great seanachai was born circa 1840 and was married to Margaret Wallace an aunt of Paddy Wallace senior, Tullyleague. Johnny’s son Daniel Hayes married Kate Woods, daughter of Jeremiah Woods and Mary Windle. Kate Woods was a 1^st cousin to Nora ‘Norrie’ Woods who was married to my great grandfather Tom Langan. 

Johnny Hayes told Thomas F. Culhane, ‘Launey’ that when Michael MacPeadair O’Longain was near his death he wrote a poem, one of the verses, which went as follows:

‘From far off Glin, if my relatives come,

They may wish to stop at this monument,

Take from me,

They will find me, motionless, in a narrow coffin

In the bright Church, beside the road.’

The last of the Hayes’s in Tullyglass was Dan Hayes Jnr., who died in the 1970’s.  He was unmarried. A Breen man from West Kerry either took over or bought the place and built a house there circa 1980.

Hayes Josie nee Liston, Dirreen, Athea dies on Jan 26th, 1986. Josie was married to Johnny Hayes.

Hayes nee Lynch, Ballinloughane, Carrickerry, R.I.P. March 1991. Sister to Jack Lynch, Glasha, Athea.

Hayes Mary was born in 1790 in Kinard Glin County Limerick. She died in Kinard Glin County Limerick. Mary married Thomas Dillane circa 1809.

Hayes Noreen, Templeathea, tragic and unexpected death of in the week of Aug 7th, to 14th, 1996. Married to Denis Hayes.

Hayes Patrick, Athea…Carter with Limerick Co. Counci…..Sworn Imquiry 1948.

Hayes Sonny & Daisy, Clounleharde….Sonny & Daisy Hayes, who were unmarried lived together at the home farm in Clounleharde, in a long avenue east of Clounleharde school. They had a brother Ned Hayes who married Mulcaire from Turraree and they settled in Mohernagh, Ballyhahill. I mowed many a filed of rushes for Sonny back around 1971 with tractor and mowing bar.

Hayes Fr. Tom , Fairystreet, Athea. Played midfield for Athea, West Champions 1919: See also, Athea, G.A.A. West Champions 1919. Tom was a dedicated individual who spent his formative years at All Hallows College, in Dublin. During his time there, the institution’s strict rules prevented both Tom and his fellow students from attending the All Ireland Final at Croke Park. This experience highlights the strict academic and spiritual environment that shaped him and many others during that era.

Ministry in Tennessee

After his ordination, Fr. Tom devoted his life to serving the community in Tennessee, U.S.A. His ministry was characterized by compassion, humility, and a deep sense of duty to his parishioners. He became a beloved figure in the community, known for his kindness and unwavering commitment to his faith.

Retirement Dreams

Upon retiring from the priesthood, Fr. Tom had a singular wish: to return to Athea, his homeland, and spend his remaining years surrounded by family and the familiar comforts of his roots. Understanding the depth of his longing, his parishioners in Tennessee came together to support him. They organized a collection, and with their generous contributions, Fr. Tom was able to purchase a new car for his journey.

The Final Journey

Fr. Tom embarked on the long drive from Tennessee to New York, where he intended to board a ship bound for his homeland. The night before the ship’s departure Tom secured his car on board the liner then made his way to a city hotel where he could stay the night. Tragically, Fr. Tom passed away in his sleep, leaving his wish unfulfilled.

A Community’s Love

Despite the sadness of his sudden passing, the love and respect Fr. Tom garnered during his life were evident in the actions that followed. His remains were respectfully returned to Tennessee, where he was interred in a local convent. His parishioners ensured that Fr. Tom’s legacy of kindness and service would be remembered and cherished forever.

Fr. Tom Hayes’ story is a poignant reminder of the impact a single life can have on a community. His dedication to his faith and his parishioners left an indelible mark on all who knew him, and his spirit continues to inspire. Fr. Madigan who was curate in Athea back in the 1960’s paid a visit to Fr. Tom’s grave at the Convent. Fr. Madigan had a sister a nun in the U.S. who informed him of Fr. Tom.

Hayes Willie, Principal of Loughill Nationa School retires after 34 years service….tribute to by Paddy Faley in W/O June 30th, 1993.

Healy Gay nee McGrath, Cahirciveen & Athea, R.I.P. July 1991, sister to Maighread McGrath, Athea. Gay was married to Dr. Healy.

Healy Joseph, Contractor, Glin….. in charge of putting down a concrete channel at Creagh St, Glin, June 1945.

Healy Martin…Oct 12th, 1988…sudden death over the weekend of Martin Healy, Clash, Athea.

Healy Paddy, Glin died on Feb 20th, 1987.

Hennessy Josephine from Beale, Asdee, Co. Kerry, born May 30^th, 1869 daughter of John Hennessy & Mary O’Connor. Married John McInerney, Tullyleague, Glin. John & Josephine emigrated to the U.S. in 1898. Josephine died 1937 at East Orange, NJ, U.S.A. John died on April 14^th, 1953, East Orange, New Jersey, U.S.A. https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/23377675/person/332516932097/facts

Herbert Con.…Gables Bar and Bistro, Athea…Grand opening of on Friday Oct 17th, 1997, Con Herbert, Coole West, Athea proprietor. Recently returned from the U.S.A. Message from Connie on the new look Gables A.P.N Oct 18th,2001

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

Herbert Jackie, Athea, son of James & Nellie Herbert, sudden death of at Limerick Regional Hospital in Jan 1991.

Herbert Jim, Coole West, Athea retired as postman on Dec 31st, 1997 after 31 years service. Jim, a fine singer was married to Mary Anne O’Donoghue from around Kingsland, Duagh, Co. Kerry.

Hickey Jimmy, Lisreidy, Loughill West, death of in Aug 1995.

Hickey Mary was born 1833 in Co. Cork, and died 1894 in Co. Cork. Mary was married to Joseph O’Longain, son of Micheal Og O’Longain.

Hickey Wyanna, the Primrose Queen…An Athea Beauty………………………… http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Limerick Leader 1905-current, Saturday, January 29, 1927; Page: 9
THE PRIMROSE QUEEN
An Athea Beauty
POEM BY THE ”BARD OF THOMOND”
(To the Editor “Limerick Leader”)

Dear Sir,—I enclose copy of a poem written by the “Bard of Thomond” in 1885 and published in a Limerick paper of the day. It is sure to interest many of your readers, especially when I give a brief account of the subject. Wyanna Hickey, as she was popularly known, was born at Athea and flourished there when her beauty attracted the literary attention of the “Bard of Thomond” and other poets. Her mother was one of the Danahers and she has a most respectable connection in Limerick and Kerry. Some of your readers, perhaps, knew her of old. But I first saw her last autumn and not, by accident. I was standing at the Grand Hotel, Tramore. The splendid counties of Waterford, Tipperary and Kilkenny had for me many interests, so varied and dissimilar as to include the- Abbey at Mount Melleray and the stud farm near Thomastown, which is the home of The Tetrarch and Tetratema. But I would consider my visit very incomplete if I had failed to see Wyanna Hickey and to procure from her a copy of this poem. I found her at her married home at Cappoquin, beautifully situated near the Blackwater. It was indeed a fitting place to find one who, in her earlier years, had been such an ornament on the hanks of the Gail. Her married name is Mrs. Dempsey; and she is the mother of a small but delightful family. In her modesty, Mrs. Dempsey had not a copy of the poem when I called and it took her some three months to procure it for me. Then it was after some delay that I got her permission to give it to the Press, though this is not the first publication. Mrs. Dempsey fears there are very few left who will be interested. But I think otherwise, and I expect it will make many interesting memories. The poem makes reference to a romance of one of the Earls of Desmond, the same romance which is celebrated through Moore’s beautiful melody, “By the Feale’s Wave Benighted.” Wyanne and Wyanna, as forms of Una or Winifred, I only know amongst the Danahers & Hickeys, with whom it seems a favourite name. Wyanne Danaher, maternal aunt of Wyanna Hickey, is a well-known resident of Cratloe West. Wyanne Danaher’s mother was also named Wyanne. I need scarcely add that the Gail is the Athea River which joins the Feale outside Listowel. T. WOULFE. Tarbert, January, 1927. (Gail, as in River Gale. G.Langan)

THE PRIMROSE QUEEN
(Air: The Humours of Glin)
The sun-clouds of even’ were spreading in heaven,
Their purple veils o’er the brown hills of Athea,
A weird fairy shade to the landscape was given,
As sunset’s red glories were fading away.
But a vision more tender than twilight’s soft splendour
Did o’er my rapt spirit in ecstasy steal,
Far sweeter than manna—’twas lovely Wyanna,
The young primrose-queen of the blue’ winding Gail.
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Her bosom was starr’d with a wreath of primroses,
Her soul’s pure companions in beauty and joy
To her fairy-like form they lent a rich charm,
Like a golden cloud hung in a rosy May sky.
Those flowers with this creature were handmaids of Nature,
All seeming new bloom from her smiles to inhale.
They looked glad to attend her, fresh sweetness to render.
Their own kindred Queen on the banks of the Gail.
III.
When Desmond’s brave Earl stray’d, lonely, benighted,
While chasing the red deer from Cara’s dark vale;
A fair rural maiden his proud eyes delighted.
And won his heart’s love by the waves of the Faile.
And if some chief, like him, saw Athea’s graceful beauty,
The spell of her smile o’r his soul would prevail—
Had he seen her, as I did, while gently she glided,
An angel of love, on the banks of the Gail.
IV.
Like the virgin primroses, beloved is her presence,
As tenderly simple and gentle as they,
May her beauty long bloom with its seraph’ like essence,
A joy to her friends in delightful Athea.
And every new Spring may her primroses meet her,
With Nature’s pure sweetness their sister to hail.
While their loveliest smiles on her fair bosom greet her,
Their own rural Queen on the banks of the Gail.
Limerick, 1st June, 1885.
THOMOND.

Higgins Con (Bob), Ferbane, Co. Offaly & Glasha, Athea…died suddenly on Thursday Sept 8th, 1988. Bob was the son of Maurice Higgins. Went to his funeral on Sat, 10th, to Ferbane. Met all my Limerick neighbours along with my uncle Dan Lynch who was on a holiday to Athea from Chicago. Later that night, Dan and myself called to Buddy Feury’s for a session. Dan was amazed as to how sprightly Buddy was. We played music ’till 12.15am, we were blind from the smokey range. Con (Bob) Higgins, was married to Kathleen Lynch, Glasha, daughter of James (Jimeen) and went to live in Ferbane, Co. Offaly. They had the following family of 4 -: Under the 1938 Dept of Irish Folklore, collection Kathleen Lynch submitted a song entitled ‘Fair of Glin’, which she received from Jack ‘Padden’ Mulvihill, age 36yrs, Scart. The folklore exhibition is available at Newcastle West library. Kathleen went to her eternal reward May 28^th 2007. (See also Higgins Bob).

Higgins Cornelius (Con), Glasha, son of Paddy Higgins & Margaret Langan….died on April 16th, 2000.

Higgins David, Glasha, Athea, son of Pat & Bernie….played a prominent role on the Athea U14 team that beat Knockaderry 8-9 to 0-1 in Knockaderry on Monday May 6th, 1991.

Higgins’ Glasha…Sunday June 20th, 1993…Made a recording at Higgins’, Glasha…Noreen Higgins Barrett and her 1st, cousin Nora (Noddy) Higgins Noonan sang The Close of an Irish Day and I backed them on keyboards. I’ve played it many times on my radio show on http://www.corkmusicstation.com Made another recording on Aug 30th, 1993.

Higgins Jack, Pound St, Ballingarry & Glasha, Athea, Co. Limerick….died on May 31st, 2020. Jack’s mother was Nora (Nonie) Langan, my grandaunt.

Higgins Jim…Sun July 31st, 1983…Jim and myself went to Croke Park, Leinster senior football final…Dublin 2-13, Offaly 1-11.

Higgins Leanne, Glasha, Athea….chosen to represent Limerick in the Mini Sevens girls football during the All Ireland Football Final in Croke Park, Sept 1998.

Higgins Twins, Leanne & Louise…The History Makers Sept 1999. Members of Athea and County Limerick Ladies Football. W/O Sept 29th, 1999. Profiles in W/O Feb 16th, 2000, follow link.

Higgins Liam, Knockdown, Athea…….The Kerryman, Friday Nov 18^th, 1983, page 11. Spitting charge in Farmers’ row.

Higgins Louise & Leanne, Glasha, Athea…All Star Gaelic Football Winners…Report in Weekly Observer Feb 28th, 1996.

Higgins Margaret...Oct 1^st, 1981… death of Margaret Higgins nee Langan, Glasha, Athea, widow of Paddy Higgins. 

Higgins Mary, Glasha married William Griffin, Glenagragra…..William (Billy) Griffin married Mary Higgins from Glasha in the 1860’s. (On Sept 21st, 1887 a William Griffin died aged 60 years, address given as Ballyguiltenane, Bridget Scanlon present at the death.) Mary Higgins was  a sister to John (Johnny) Higgins father of Con Higgins, Glasha and also a sister to Ellen Higgins as in Griffith’s Valuation of 1852. Mary Higgins Griffin died at Glenagragra on July 20th, 1908, aged 76 years, her son William Griffin, Glin present at her death.

Higgins Mary nee Gregg, Ballingarry…R.I.P. on Nov 2nd, 2013. Mary was married to Jack Higgins, formerly of Glasha.

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

Higgins Maurice…Dec 14th, 1957…Death of Maurice Higgins, Glasha. Maurice was married to my grandaunt Nonie Langan.

Higgins Mick, Glasha…Aug 1983…enormous bee-hive on the outside of porch…they can’t get in or out, Mick got stung over the eye.

Higgins Mick, Glasha, May 1984, in Regional Hsp with cloth in lung.

Higgins Mick, Glasha…On Friday Dec 18th, 1992, whilst driving his tractor on his way from the Knockdown Arms, Mick went in over the ditch off the roadway beneath Mossie Langan’s homely estate. Mossie heard the thud and on investigating the matter he found Mick sitting on the inside of the cab roof smoking a fag, the four wheels of the tractor facing upwards, completely unaware of what had happened. Despite the unexpected turn of events, with his tractor upended, Mick remained composed, It was a relief to hear that with Mossie and Eddie Langan’s timely assistance, Mick was unharmed,

Higgins Mossie…Sun Aug 14th, 1988….George Langan met Mossie at Danny Faley’s, Turraree where we watched Cork beat Monaghan in the All Ireland S.F. Semi-Final. Thursday Aug 18th, Mossie and myself went to see the ‘Paddock Well’. The said well was over the fields at Higgins’ and never ran dry, even in the warmest summer.

Higgins Mossie, Glasha…Sat Sept 2nd, 1995…Mossie Higgins retired from driving school bus. Mossie died on Feb 11th, 2018.

Higgins Nonie…March 15th, 1980…death of Nonie Langan Higgins, Glasha, Athea widow of Maurice Higgins. Nonie was my grandaunt.

Higgins Paddy…Aug 7th, 1954….Death of Paddy Higgins, Glasha. Paddy was married to my grandaunt Margaret Langan.

Higgins Pakie Snr, Glasha…Sept 1989…Pakie diagnosed with cancer of the spine. Spent much of his time working in England. Mon Oct 23rd, 1989…visited Pakie at St. Luke’s hospital, Dublin. We spoke of day’s gone by and of the times he worked in London. Little did I know then that this would be the last time I’d see my friend alive. Pakie died on Thurs Jan 25th, 1990. Interred in Templeathea cemetery on Sunday Jan 28th, 1990.

Higgins Pat (Pakie), Glasha, Athea...June 24th, 1985…roofing mother’s new house, Timmy Flavin doing the plumbing. Mon March 23rd, 1992….The lake in the mountain burst its dam, a huge flood ran down the mountain, George Langan wrote a poem about it, ‘When Superior Burst Its Dam’. On Tuesday, November 5th, 1996, Pat’s Fitted Kitchen’s workshop in Glasha was tragically destroyed by fire. However, wonderful neighbors and friends came together, offering immense support in rebuilding the workshop. Remarkably, it resumed operations on Monday, November 18th, 1996. Witnessing such community spirit is genuinely uplifting. It serves as a powerful reminder of the invaluable treasure that the people around us can be, illustrating just how resilient human connections can become in times of adversity.

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

Higgins Toss, Birmingham & Glasha….June 1988…home on a holiday for the first time in a few years. Father of Pat (Pakie)

Higgins Willie & Catherine holidaying in West Limerick during July 1998. Willie, son of Maurice Higgins, Glasha.

Hill Kevin, Listowel, Co. Kerry...Letter to George Langan on May 4th, 2009 in relation to the family of Peter Langan, Tarbert, Co. Kerry…

Hillside Drive, Athea…Jan 11th, 1989…All the new houses have been completed and allocated to various people.

Histon Billy, Markievicz Park, Athea…death of on July 18th, 1999. Billy was married to Bridie Mulvihill, Glasha. Poem to his memory By Bill Vaughan, A.P.N. July 31st, 1999.

Histon Jerry, Clounmacken & Dirreen….poem written circa 1930’/1940’s given to me by Paddy Faley. No title for the poem and it goes as follows –

On a fine Summer’s evening as the sun it did shine,

I took a visit to that old homeland of mine,

I love to pay a visit to those glorious vales,

The home of the songster, the dancer and player…..

From the bounds of the county along the sweet Kerryline,

My heart it was bounding in search of a rhyme,

I hadn’t gone far when I started a song,

And then who should I meet but my old friend *Jack Dan.

Good morning Jerry it’s younger you got,

Since you worked at Nedeen Stack’s at the back of the Lot…..

I then said to Jack there’s no change in yourself,

I hear you fell into a great pile of wealth.

You have built a fine mansion both airy and bright,

Now all that is wanted is a comely young wife,

I was thinking of that faith I was then God knows,

But lately my heart is gone down to my toes.

Since I met this fair damsel no peace can I find,

For morning and evening she runs through my mind,

The name of this fair one to you I’ll impart,

That has broken my slumbers and stoken my heart.

Her name I will tell you without a mistake,

She is Mary Dan Liston that’s home from the States,

The case it looks bad from a religious point,

You are outstepping the Commandment’s especially the ninth.

Commandment’s are viewpoints for them I don’t care,

If I could win this fair damsel with the nut coloured hair,

I said no more but I straightened away,

To the home of this damsel to know what would she say.

She said she was just kidding with innocent Sean,

She was married to a young man from old Donegal,

To those who don’t know her to you I’ll explain,

She was the handsome fine daughter of old Johnny Sinn Fein,

Who built up an old slogan in 1916,

And Pearse took his war cries from the Vales of Dirreen.

*Jack Dan was Jack Dan Shine from Dirreen.

Jerry was born on Aug 27th, 1886 at Dirreen, Athea to John Histon & Ellen O’Sullivan. On Nov 20th, 1919 Jerry married Nora Sweeney from Clounmacon and lived there, thereafter. See story and other poems in A.P.J. 1990 p106 by his grand-nephew Billy Vaughan.

Histon Maige, Dirreen, Athea….Thade Sullivan,. Dirreen married Maige Histon daughter of Jeremiah Histon, Dirreen on Feb 23 rd, 1890 at Athea church, the witnesses being Denis (Denny) Liston and Mary Ahern. Denis (Denny) Liston was Patjoe’s father. In fact Denny and Thade were 1 st cousins, Thade’s mother Maire Og being Denny’s aunt. Thade and Maige lived in a sheltered spot in the quarry.

Histon Maurice (Moss)...The death has occurred of Maurice (Moss) Histon, Greenford, London and formerly of Carnagh, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick who passed away unexpectedly in his 89th year at home on 27th November 2024. Son of Paddy & Mary Histon.

Hogan Eily, Glin….death of 94 year old Eily on May 22nd, 2024. I had the good fortune to visit Eily on Tuesday May 14th, 2024 when I was on a visit to West Limerick. Eily had a wonderful knowledge on family history and would ring me almost on a weekly basis. Eily will be remembered as a remarkable individual who lived a full life into her 95th, year. Her extensive knowledge of family history and her regular communication with those she knew, sharing stories and insights, made her a cherished member of her community. Her passing on May 22nd, 2024, is a significant loss, and she will be fondly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her contributions to preserving local history and fostering connections will not be forgotten.

Hogan Joe, Kinard, Glin, marriage to Margaret Dalton, Athea in Oct 1957.

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.

Hogan John 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. Catherine was born on Nov 13th, 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.

Hogan John was born on Apr 14th, 1875 in Kinard, Glin, one of a family of 12. 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 & Bridget Mulvihill. The witnesses being Patrick Hogan, Kinard & Bridget Liston, Knocknagorna. Mary died on Jan 9th, 1981, in Glin. Mary was the mother of Eily Hogan, Main St, Glin and was the aunt of renowned storyteller Mickey Liston, Knocknagorna. John died on Feb 12th, 1950. His 8 sons pall-beared the the coffin from Glin church to Kilfergus cemetery. Chief mourners, his widow Mary; Mrs. Delia Conway, U.S.A. (sister); Mrs. Costello, Moloney, O’Mahony & Eily Hogan (daughters) and several other relatives and friends.

Hogan Mary (daughter of John Hogan and Catherine Mulcare) was born on 26 Mar 1874 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick Ireland. She died in 1944. She married PATRICK DILLANE. He was born on 05 Mar 1878 in Killeaney, Glin, Limerick.

Hogan Mick…Oct 26th, 1988…died during the week in Dublin…Mick originally from Kinard, Glin.

Holly Margaret, Cahesrough, Ballybunion died July 1989, mother of Michael Holly, Cahara, Glin.

Horan James Monsignor, Knock, died on Friday Aug 1st, 1986.

Horan Maria, Glin…Won the Irish Cup at Clounanna in 1996 with Floating Newry...Poem By Paddy Faley in W/O March 6th, 1996.

Horan Ned...Feb 18^th, 1983…death of Ned Horan, Meanus, Glin……Death of Brendan Shine, Finoo, Ballyhahill.

Horgan Mary, maid at Dr. Barrett’s, Shannon Lawn, Glin, fatally injured on Thursday Oct 24th, 1929, lamp tragedy on the stairs… The Dr. and his family were absent at the time of the tragedy. it appears that Mary, who was employed as a maid was proceeding up the stairs with a lighted lamp when suddenly the lamp either exploded or turned over, seriously injuring her. Another maid who was also in the employment of the doctor was present in the house but was unaware of the accident until sometime later. Shorty afterwards Dr. Barrett arrived home and with Dr. Buckley from Listowel attended to the injured girl. Nurse Conway from Glin was also called upon. Despite their efforts the unfortunate girl succumbed to her injuries the following Friday morning. The tragic event involving Mary Horgan in 1929 is a sombre reminder of the dangers present in everyday life during that era. Accidents such as the one that befell Mary were unfortunately not uncommon, and the lack of modern medical technology made it difficult to treat severe injuries effectively.

Hough John...Walk To Paupers Graveyard. Weekly Observer Sept 25th, 2024.

Hough Kitty (Catherine) nee Guiry, Carrickerry, Athea…..death of in Jan 1990.

Houlihan Johnny, Knocknaboula, Foynes, Co. Limerick…death of on March 7th, 2001. Johnny who had a passion for the set and ceili dancing. married Hanna Cunningham, Kilbaha, Moyvane.

Hudson Margaret (Maggie) daughter of Richard hereunder was born on 13 Feb 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. Sponsors at Maggie’s baptism were John Ahern & Ellen [surname not recorded]. (Helen’s Family Trees) Margaret Hudson married James (Jim) Eright, Glenbawn, Ballyhahill on Nov 16th, 1912 at Listowel church, the witnesses being – Pat Leahy, Carruaragh and Hannie Hudson. James was the son of John Enright & 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 & 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 Enright died on Jan 29th, 1880 at Clounleharde, aged 69 years, his son John Enright present at his death.

Hudson Mary Anne, Kilbaha, daughter of Richard hereunder, was married to Thomas Sheehan, Kilbaha.

Hudson Richard Dick, Kilbaha….Richard Hudson, Kilbaha Moyvane, was married to Margaret Thornton from Kilbaha, my great grandaunt.. Their daughter Johanna Hannie Hudson was born on 31 Dec 1888 in Kilbaha, Moyvane, Co. Kerry. She was christened on 1 Jan 1889 in Moyvane, Co. Kerry. She died on 7 Jul 1961 in Limerick. She was buried in probably Murhur Cemetery, Moyvane, Co. Kerry. Sponsors at Hannie’s baptism were Daniel Kennelly & Catherine Casey. Johanna Hannie married Timothy (Tim) RIORDAN, son of Edmond (Ned) RIORDAN and Johanna HANLEY, in 1918. See also Family of George Lynch.

Hunt Catherine, Kinard, Glin, daughter of Cornelius Hunt and Ellen Cregan. On 05 Mar 1878 in Glin, Limerick, (Chapel of Glin), Catherine married Patrick Dillane, Kinard, Glin. She was born in 1855 in Kinard Glin County Limerick. She died on 07 Oct 1884 in Glin, Limerick,

Hunt Cornelius, Killeaney, Glin was born in 1851 in Killeany, Co. Limerick, son of John Hunt & Hanora Harrington. He died on 16 Aug 1923 in Killeany, Glin, Limerick. On 26 Jul 1876 in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin, Cornelius married BRIDGET5 DILLANE daughter of (Thomas4 Dillane, Thomas3 Dillane, ??2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane) Bridget was born in 1852 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick. She died on 31 Aug 1925 in Killeaney, Glin, Limerick. It was said that when the Dillane family went out poaching Cornelius Hunt often saw them, because the gamekeeper’s cottage was on top of the hill, overlooking their land. When he saw them, he rode over on his horse and shot at them.

Hunt Cornelius Rev Fr …..  Fr. Hunt’s father was John Hunt from Dromada, Athea and his mother was Mary White from Coole, Athea. They had a shop and pub in Athea.  Fr. Hunt  was born on April 23rd 1865 at Athea village where Dick White’s public house stands. Fr. Hunt’s grandfather was Timothy (Thade) Hunt and his grandmother was Ellen Tierney. His great grandfather was Con Hunt and his great grandmother was Mary Horgan from near Ballybunion, Co Kerry. Fr. Hunt is buried in the grounds of the Redemptorist Church in Limerick city

Hunt Helena R.G.N., daughter of Teady & Nora Ita Hunt, Coole West, Athea was awarded a practitioners diploma in reflexology in March 1992. Athea Notes, Weekly Observer.

Hunt Joanne, Coole West, Athea graduated from Trinity College, Dublin with a B.A. Honours degree in July 1996. Daughter of Thady and Nora Hunt.

Hunt John…Athea Coursing Club, The First.…Poem by John Hunt, Chicago and Athea. Taken from Athea Parish News Aug 24th, 1996.

Hunt Margaret, daughter of Cornelius Hunt & Bridget Dillane, was born in Dec 1897. She married her 1^st, cousin, Daniel Hunt, son of Timothy Hunt & Ellen Nash, on July 31st, 1917 at Glin church, the witnesses being – William Hunt & Agnes Liston. 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 & Catherine Wren.

Hunt Margaret, Coole West, Athea, daughter of Ted (Thady) hereunder, marriage on Sept 15th, 1989 to Michael O’Brien, Emily, Co. Tipperary. Weekly Observer Wed Sept 20th, 1989 page 16. ATHEA NOTES.

Hunt Margaret, Athea Community Games 1979…B.R.J. 1980 p16.

Hunt Mary, Athea, village, death of on March 26th, 1917, mother of Fr. Cornelius J Hunt C.SS.R.…

5 April 1917 Freeman’s Journal (Sydney, NSW)

Much sympathy has gone out to the Very Rev. C. J. Hunt, C.SS.R., Superior of the Redemptorist Fathers in Victoria (writes our correspondent) in the sad bereavement the zealous missionary has just sustained by the death of his saintly old Irish mother, who passed away to her reward at Athea, Co. Limerick Ireland. Father Hunt received the. sad intelligence by cable last Tuesday week. Many prayers will be offered up for the eternal repose of the soul of the deceased lady, if for no other reason, in gratitude to Father Hunt and his noble band of self-sacrificing missionaries, who have done and are doing so much for the honour and glory of God and the salvation of souls. The deceased lady was in the 83rd year of her age. She went to Mass daily, and received Holy Communion daily. It was her custom to visit’ the church and go around the Stations of the Cross daily. There were ten in family, five sons and five daughters. Two daughters became, nuns, one of whom died. The other is Sister Alphonsus, of the Hospital of St. John of God, Goulburn. A Requiem for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Hunt will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Monastery, Ballarat, on a date to be named. It may be mentioned that Mr. Hunt, sen., predeceased the venerable lady. — R.I.P.

Hunt Neilius Neily, son of Thady Hunt, Coole East, Athea had the honour of being the second Athea man to captain a Limerick senior football team, Jim Barrett being the first at Templemore on Nov 10^th, 1968 v Tipperary.  Unfortunately it wasn’t Limerick’s day as they were well beaten 3-7 to 0-7. Neilius Hunt & Denis Collins were on the County U21 panel for 1997.

Hunt Nora, Coole West, Athea…death of on Jan 29th, 2011, wife of Thady hereunder.

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

Hunt Tim, Dublin and Gortnagross, Athea…death of Aug, 1990…buried in Templeathea cemetery on Sat Sept 1st, 1990. Brother of Connie, Bill & Tom Hunt. Tom lived in the U.S.A.

Hunt Timothy, Killeaney, Glin son of Cornelius Hunt & Bridget Dillane was born in Dec 1894. He was known locally as Timmy Fee (Fiach in Gaelic) He had the nickname of the ‘Curlew’ His godmother was Catherine Wren.

Hurley Denis, late of Old Mill, Newcastle West & Finglas, Dublin, went to his eternal reward on Wed July 17th, 2024 at the age of 97 years. Brother to Moss hereunder.

Hurley Moss, Old Mill, Newcastle West…won a County Senior Football medal in 1960 with Western Gaels. He was associated with Old Mill & Ardagh creameries. Moss died on Dec 30th, 1995.

Hurley Mother Teresa, Presentation Convent Listowel & Athea…death of on April 26th, 1962. Sister in law to Mrs. A Hurley, Athea. Teresa entered the convent in 1902.

Hurley Nora nee Brouder, Lower Athea. Her reply to information on the Quille/Woods family that I was seeking. Nora was married to Sonny Hurley, brother to Willie hereunder and to Joe, Waterford. Nora had a sister Delia Brouder who had a shop up beyond Tadhg Shine’s forge. in Athea

Hurley Nora, Athea….. Paudie Scanlon (son of Michael Scanlon & Ellen Barrett) inherited the home place in Lr. Dirreen, Athea. Paudie married Nora Hurley, Athea sister to Sonny, Willie & Joe Hurley.

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

Hurricane Charlie...Mon Aug 25th, 1986…wreaks havoc in Dublin.

Hynes Michael, Lisreidy, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick. Ann Hynes, daughter of Michael Hynes, Lisreidy, Loughill, Co. Limerick was born in 1853. On Feb 17th 1874 at Glin church, Ann married John Goulding, born 1846, son of Hugh Goulding, Carhoona, Kilnaughtin, Co. Kerry, the witnesses were Hugh Goulding & Michael Hynes.  Their daughter Ann Goulding born 1878 was married Peter Langan, Tarbert, Peter being a 2nd cousin to my great grandfather Tom Langan, Glenagragra. Their youngest son, who was also called Peter Langan married Ellen ‘Bon’ Wallace of Tarbert Island on May 27th 1937 daughter of Patrick Wallace and had six children – Eileen, Thomas, Joseph (Joe), Alex, Mary & Nora Langan.  Joe and Thomas are still alive today (July 23rd 2020) and living together in Tarmons, Tarbert. Ann Goulding’s sister Elizabeth Hynes was married to Patrick Culhane from Ballyguiltenane Upper, Glin .(see also Langan Peter (1)

Hynes Paddy, Curra, Ballyhahill….had a son Michael Hynes who was a school-teacher in Co. Wicklow. Paddy died in Jan 1998, tribute poem to By Paddy Faley in W/O Jan 14th, 1998.

Ine Catherine nee O’Connor, passed away in England, Sept 1991, sister to Michael (Mossie) O’Connor, Gortnagross, Athea.

Inglis Fr. Liam….Parish Priest in Newcastle West in the 1700’s….friend of the Irish poet. Eoghan Rua O’Sullivan (“Red Owen”) 

Irwin William…The death took place recently in New York of William Irwin, Athea village.

Jameson Margaret...Margaret Jameson listed in the 1901 Census for John Costelloe’s of Turraree Lower, was the daughter of Robert Jamieson & Mary McEniry of Ballyculhane, Glin. At the time of Margaret’s birth, her father Robert Jameson’s address is given as Ballinagoul and Margaret’s birthplace given as Ballyguiltenane, Glin. On July 30^th 1911, at Glin church this Margaret Jameson married Edmund  (Ned) McEniry, Tubbertoureen, Moyvane, Co. Kerry son of Michael McEniry a farmer, the witnesses being David J. Ruddle and Bridget O’Reilly,

Jones Bob…. Bob was a blacksmith in Loughill circa 1930.

Joy John, Ballaugh, won Gold medal in the 80m U-8 at Mosney in Sept 1991. His mother is Anne Scanlon, Knocknagorna, Athea and his grandparents, Bobby & Ellie Scanlon, Knocknagorna.

Joyce Arty, Curra, Ballyhahill, died early 2001. Married to Eileen Collins, Knocknagorna, Athea.

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

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

Joyce Manix was a historian, a columnist in the Limerick Leader newspaper, and author who wrote under the pen name ‘An Mangaire Súgach’  He replied to my correspondence on Oct 1st, 1996 where he mentions my grandfather Paddy Langan and the Lament of the Irish Emigrant – My grandfather used to sing that song, The Lament of The Irish Emigrant….I’m sitting on the style Mary where we once sat side by side…….For the poor make no new friends……..

It was written by Helen Blackwood, Baroness Dufferin. Lady Dufferin was born in Ireland 1807-1867. Helen Blackwood, Baroness Dufferin and Claneboye, born Helen Selina Sheridan, was a remarkable Irish songwriter, poet, and social figure of the Victorian era. She was the granddaughter of the famed playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan and part of a dazzling trio of sisters known in London society as the “Three Graces” for their beauty and wit

Lament of the Irish Emigrant

I’m sitting on the stile, Mary, where we once sat side by side
On a bright May morning long ago, when first you were my bride
The corn was springing fresh and green, and the lark sang loud and high
And the red was on your lips, Mary, and the love light in your eyes.

‘Tis but a step down yonder lane, the village Church stands near
The place where we were wed, Mary, I can see the spire from here
But the graveyard lies between, Mary, and my step might break your rest
Where I laid you, darling, down to sleep with a baby on your breast.

I’m very lonely now, Mary, for the poor make no new friends
But oh they love the better still the few our Father sends
For you were all I had, Mary, my blessing and my pride
And I’ve nothing left to care for now since my poor Mary died.

Yours was the good brave heart, Mary, that still kept hoping on
When the trust in God had left my soul and my arms’ young strength had gone
There was comfort ever on your lip and a kind look on your brow
And I thank you, Mary, for the same, though you cannot hear me now.

I’m bidding you a long farewell, my Mary, kind and true
But I’ll not forget you, darling, in the land I’m going to.
They say there’s bread and work for all, and the sun shines always there
But I’ll ne’er forget old Ireland, were it fifty times as fair.

And often in those grand old woods I’ll sit and shut my eyes
And my heart will wander back again to the place where Mary lies
And I think I’ll see that little stile where we sat side by side
In the springing corn and the bright May morn when first you were my bride.

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

July 1983… into August was very warm with temperatures reaching 31 degrees on the 12^th. 

Keane Conor, Glenagragra….Conor had a shop and lived at the rear of Feury’s mountain. He was a tailor by trade and had a special gift of revealing future happenings.

Keane Dan...Conway’s Hotel, Glin…Friday March 25th, 1988…Poetry session, local poets that attended included Paddy Faley, Padraig O’Cearbhaill, Tom O’Donoghue, Gabriel Fitzmaurice, Dan Keane and Pat Brosnan. I was invited but couldn’t attend.

Keane Dan,1919-2012, Carrueragh, Moyvane….During the spring of 1966 Dan was inspired to compose the poem…The Lonely Mourner, after seeing Gertie Danaher, daughter of Patrick Danaher visiting her father’s grave at Ahavoher cemetery. A.P.J. 1989 p109. The Road to Carrig Town, Poem in A.P.J. 1989 p128. Why Dan wrote this song…Says Dan, ‘It was early morning in the summer of ’89 when I was visited by Michael Carr, who now works for New Ireland Assurance Company in the job I once held. The purpose of his visit was to request me to make a song which he would sing in the newly composed ballad competition at the Kerry Fleadh.’ He won in Kerry and came 3rd in Munster. Dan mentions several people that he imaginary met on that road in 1989, real people.

Keane Ellen, born circa 1835 from around Knockanure/Gale bridge area.  Ellen married Francis Butler, Athea.  Ellen Keane Butler died from senile decay on Nov 21st, 1923 at Athea, aged 88 years, her daughter Johanna Danaher present at her death.

Keane Sharon, 5th Class student aged 11 years in Athea National School…Poem ‘Beauty’ …..Athea Parish News Aug 3rd, 1996.

Kearney Eileen nee Healy, Kilbaha, Moyvane & Ballymacelligott, Co. Kerrry….death of on March 1st, 2025. Married to Moss Kearney. Buried in Ahavoher cemetery.

Kearney Paddy, Kilbaha, Moyvane, Co. Kerry…death of on March 4th, 2025 in his 90th, year. Son of Patrick & Nora Kearney. Brother to Peggy, Mossie & John Joe. Buried in Ahavoher cemetery.

Kearney Fr. Myles, Louisiana, U.S.A. Born in Moyvane Co. Kerry on April 23rd, 1913, Died in Moyvane on July 18th, 1979 and buried in Ahavoher, cemetery.

A Life of Dedication and Service

Father Myles J. Kearney was born in Newtownsandes, Co. Kerry, Ireland, as one of fifteen children to Mike Kearney & Mary Ann McElligott. His early education took place at a local grade school, followed by St. Michaels High School in Listowel, Co. Kerry. Demonstrating a commitment to his faith from a young age, he pursued his religious calling at St. Patrick’s Seminary in Carlow, Ireland, where he began his journey in 1931 and professed his vows in 1938.

Journey to the United States

Father Kearney’s clerical journey led him across the Atlantic to the United States, where he embarked on his first appointment as an assistant pastor at St. Joseph’s Church in Rawlins, Wyoming. His dedication and compassion for his community were evident, and in 1943, he was transferred to serve at Epiphany Church in the bustling city of New York.

Service in Louisiana

In December 1944, Father Kearney moved to Baton Rouge to serve at St. Anthony’s. In Nov 1952, Fr. Myles drove to Chicago to perform the nuptials at the wedding of my aunt Joan Lynch to Tony O’Connor. During his ministry in Baton Rouge he continued to build his legacy of service in September 1953, when he became the assistant pastor at St. Leo the Great Church in New Orleans. His leadership and devotion were recognized, culminating in his appointment as pastor at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in St. Francisville and its missions at Jackson and Clinton in 1955.

Retirement and Final Years

Father Kearney’s tireless service to the St. Francisville community continued until his retirement. Even after retiring, he chose to remain in residence at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, demonstrating his enduring commitment to the church until his return to Ireland in June 1979.

Farewell and Legacy

Father Kearney passed away on July 18th, 1979, in his beloved native Ireland at the age of 66. A Memorial Mass was held in his honor on Saturday, July 28th, in St. Francisville, celebrating his life and dedicated service to the church and community. His legacy of faith, compassion, and leadership continues to inspire those who knew him and the communities he served.

Kearney Paddy, Kilbaha, Moyvane…death of in his 90th, year on March 4th, 2025. Son of Patrick & Nora Kearney.

Kelleghan Ellen…Feb 15^th, 1983…death of Ellen Kelleghan, Knocknagorna, Athea. 

Kelleghan Patsy & Pauline, Knocknagorna, Athea…celebrated their very Special 60th Diamond Wedding Anniversary on Saturday night March 23rd, 2024 along with their family at The Horeshoe in Listowel.

Kelly Ambrose…Dec 21st, 1971…Death of Ambrose Kelly, (The Shop), Ballygoughlin, Glin. Son of David hereunder.

Kelly Bridget, Gortnagroaa, Athea, death of on Nov 30th, 1996 in her 90’s. Bridget was a much traveled woman, holidaying in several destinations.

Kelly Catherine, Coole West, Athea, (mother of Denny Kelly)…celebrated her 100th, birthday in June 1990. Catherine had seven children, 110 great grandchildren and 18 great great grandchildren. Catherine was born in Knockfinnisk, Athea and was married to Timothy J.Kelly who died in 1946. Catherine died on Aug 8th, 1990 at St Ita’s Hospital, Newcastle West.

Kelly David…March 11th, 1949….Death of David Kelly, Ballygoughlin, Glin. David was best man at my grandfather Lynch’s wedding. (See Kelly Johnny hereunder)

Kelly David, Ballyguiltenane, Glin…..son of Johnny & Ita….Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, August 02, 1969 – Page 10. www,irishnewspaperarchives.com

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

Kelly Gary, Ballyguiltenane National School…Folk Dance Festival in Wales…W/O June 12th, 1996.

Kelly, Glin, Co. Limerick….it was said that this gentleman lived in Glin and had reached the age of 120 years in 1777.

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

Kelly Jack, Coole West, Athea…death of on Sept 23rd, 1995.

Kelly Jim, Coole, Athea…death in England in Dec 1997.

Kelly Joan, Ashgrove, Newcastle West died on May 7th 2003 aged 60 years. Joan was married to Willie Kelly. Great friends of Vera and myself.

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

Kelly John….May 1991…found dead in Bonn, Germany, husband of Maurie. Funeral on Friday May 24th, 1991.

Kelly Johnny, Ballyguiltenane & Ballygoughlin, Glin, died on March 17th, 1985. Married Mary Ita O’Connor, Ballyguiltenane, Glin. Mary Ita O’Connor (daughter of James ‘Jim’ O’Connor & Maggie Lynch) born on Nov 24th, 1911 and died on Jan 24th, 1977 at Ballyguiltenane aged 65 years. Known locally as Ita, she was head mistress at Ballyguiltenane national school during my schooldays there. On Nov 16th, 1940, Ita married Johnny Kelly from Ballygoughlin, Glin, son of David Kelly & Johanna Wallace, the witnesses being Ambrose Kelly & Kathleen O’Connor, Kathleen being her sister. (A double wedding with her sister Madeline.) I knew Ambrose, Johnny’s brother well, he had a shop in the home place in Ballygoughlin. Amrose died on Dec 21st, 1971. Johnny Kelly was born on Oct 9th, 1901 and died at Ballyguiltenane on March 17th 1985. Johnny and Ita were regular visitors to our home in Glasha. Marriage details of Johnny’s father, David Kelly, aged 26 years, son of Ambrose Kelly, Ballyculhane, Glin, and Mary Moore, Ballyculhane, got married on Nov 6th, 1895 at Glin church to Johanna Wallace 1871-1960, aged 25 years, daughter of John Wallace, Tullyleague & Kate Nash, from Aughrim, Moyvane, the witnesses being David Moore & Ellie Wallace. According to the Irish Genealoghy births, David was born on Aug 13th, 1866 and died in 1949. His wife Johanna died a widow on March 15th, 1960 at Ballygoughlin, Glin, aged 88 years, her son Ambrose present at her death. John Wallace lived at the cross, Tullyleague.

Kelly Kitty, wife of Jim Kelly, Coole West, Athea died in England Dec 1990.

Kelly Luke, Death on Mon Jan 30th.

Kelly nee O’Sullivan, Athea village…Mainie Peggy...Mother of T.J. Kelly. Report in newspaper of her death in 1947…A.P.J. 1989 p94.

Kelly Paddy, Lr. Dirreen, Athea, death of in April 1997. Paddy originally from Sugarhill, Templeglantine.

Kelly Patrick Rev Canon…The death has occurred of the Very Rev. Canon Patrick Kelly, Castletown Conyers, Co. Limerick, December 8th 2024, in his 100th year, peacefully at St. Catherine’s Nursing Home, Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick. Retired priest of Athea, Ballyhahill, Rockhill & Bruree, Patrickswell, Ballybrown and Bulgaden Co. Limerick, and previously in the Diocese of Ferns.

Kelly’s from the Old Mill…. By Noel O’Connor. The Kelly’s were noted footballers. See also Sweet Old Mill By Tom Aherne.

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

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

Kenneally Patrick, Duncaha, Kilcoleman, Co. Limerick. On Feb 20th, 1909 at Glin church Margaret Walsh daughter of Patrick Walsh & Johanna Sheehy, Tullyleague, Glin, married Patrick Kenneally, Duncaha, Kilcoleman, son of Patrick Kenneally & Bridget Donovan, the witnesses being – Michael Murphy & Ellie Mulvihill. Patrick was born on Oct 7th, 1874 at Waterpark, Shanagolden and was a road ganger with Limerick Co. Council. Madeline O’Connor, (daughter of James ‘Jim’ O’Connor & Maggie Lynch)  born on May 28th, 1914, Ballyguiltenane, Glin, died  2001, Shanagolden, Co. Limerick.   aged 86 years. On Nov 16th, 1940 Madeline married Michael (Mick) Kenneally, Shanid, Shanagolden, son of Patrick Kenneally, road ganger, the witnesses being Patrick Kenneally & Philomena O’Connor. Mick was born on April 19th 1915 and was a carpenter by trade. He died in 1998, I remember attending his funeral in Shanagolden. Patrick Kenneally, road ganger was married to a sister of Bill Walshe, Tullyleague, Glin.

Kennelly Dan, Barneigue married Kitty O’Sullivan, Whiskeyhall, Finoo. Kitty was a niece to Joe O’Sullivan, ‘The Bard of Clounleharde’ Following Dan’s death, Kitty re-married to Thomas Nolan, Finoo, Ballyhahill.

Kennedy…Friday, Nov 22nd, 1963…Assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas.

Kennedy Mary nee Hayes, Walshestown, Castlemahon and Templeathea, death of in Sept 1992. Mary worked at Castlemahon creamery. Sister to Denis Hayes, Templeathea. Athea Notes.

Kennedy Hanora Nora, daughter of Patrick Kennedy, Ballyhahill, married Patrick Reidy, Killeaney, Glin on June 18th, 1910 at Loughill church, the witnesses being Maurice Reidy & Margaret Fitzgerald. This was Patrick’s second marriage. Patrick Reidy died on March 26th, 1959, his wife Nora Kennedy Reidy died on April 16th, 1947. (The Kennedy’s lived up on the hill near Cregan’s, looking down on Ballyhahill) Patrick’s first marriage on Feb 20th, 1906 at Glin church to Mary McNamara, daughter of James McNamara, Killeaney, the witnesses being Daniel Hunt & Bridget McNamara. (See Reidy Maurice Moss, Killeaney)

Kennedy Joseph, Ballyine, Ardagh. 10 years penal servitude in 1867 for the attack on Ardagh Police Barracks as part of the Fenian Rising. He is buried in Ardagh cemetery, his headstone bearing the inscription of his heroic deed. (Tom Aherne)

Kennelly James….James was a schoolteacher in Killeaney in 1826. A Hedge-school I would say.

Keogh Mary Lynch Killoughteen, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick….Mary Lynch Keogh was the daughter of Paddy Lynch & Julie O’Connor from Glenagragra (Scort). Paddy & Julie lived in different areas during their married life. Mary wrote many articles over years for the Ballyguiltenane Rural Journal. The history of the Lynch family from Limerick, is a tapestry of personal stories woven into the larger fabric of the region’s rich cultural heritage. Mary Lynch is a testament to the family’s deep roots in the community of Glenagragra. Her brothers, Tom & Mick Lynch, were well-known figures in Blaine, Athea, with Mick’s musical legacy as a blind piper living on through the tribute ‘The Piper Lynch of Blaine’ by Paddy Faley. Mary’s own life, married to a Keogh and raising a large family in Killoughteen, reflects the strong family bonds and resilience that characterise the stories of many Irish families. The Lynches, like many families, have left an indelible mark on the local history and culture, remembered and celebrated through music and storytelling.

Kerryline Flooding……On Thursday, February 28th, 1995, the tight-knit community of Kerryline faced a formidable challenge as recent floods wreaked havoc on the region. The relentless rainfall led to the destruction of the Kerryline roadway, a crucial artery for the daily lives of its residents. The impact was immediate and devastating, affecting not only the infrastructure but the lives of those who called the Kerryline home.

The local fire brigade acted swiftly and tirelessly to mitigate the flood’s impact. In a heroic effort, they pumped water out of several homes, including Patsy Dalton’s residence in Glasha. The flooding also reached Paddy Windle’s home in Glenagragra, where the waters surged into his aunt Bridie’s house, causing significant distress to the family. Paddy and family were living in Bridie’s house at the time.

Four years later, on September 8th, 1999, Kerryline faced yet another test of resilience as another flood descended upon the area. This second wave of flooding compounded the damage from the previous disaster, bringing renewed challenges to the community. The residents, already familiar with the destructive force of nature, banded together once again to support one another in the face of adversity.

The floods of 1995 and 1999 are etched in the history of Glenagragra and Glasha, not just as tales of destruction, but as stories of resilience and community spirit. The residents demonstrated their unwavering determination to rebuild and support one another in the face of adversity.

Kiely Breda, Clash, Athea…death of over the Christmas of 1996.

Kiely Bridie nee Dalton, wife of John Kiely hereunder, died on Aug 11th, 1970, aged 62 years. (Vera’s mother.)

Kiely John, Rooskagh East, died on Nov 18th, 1967, aged 62 years. (Vera’s father)

Kiely John Patrick…July 3rd, 1996…Death of John Kiely, Rooskagh, brother to Vera, aged 57 years. (see hereunder)

Kiely John Joe, Clash, Athea, death of in March 1992.1st, cousin to John Kiely, Rooskagh East above.

Kiely…. Michael Kiely, Toureendonnell, Athea, born circa 1863. On Feb 16th, 1901 at the church of St. Michael, Limerick city, Michael Kiely aged 38 years, a farmer, son of John Kiely, & Bridget Connell, farmer, married Ellen (Ellie) Moore, daughter of Thomas Moore, farmer of Ballinloughane, Newcastle West, the witnesses being Patrick O’Connell, Hazelfield, Borrigone and Katie Moore, Knockanagun, Carrickerry. Patrick O’Connell more than likely was Michael  Kiely’s uncle. (follow link)

Kiely Michael, Rooskagh East, Athea, grandson of Michael above….wrote for the Limericl Weekly Echo newspaper under the pen name ‘An Old Gael’

Kiely Ned, Toureendonnell, Athea…death of in August 2000, cousin to my wife Vera.

Remembering Ned: A Tribute to a Talented Handyman

The untimely death of Ned Kiely came as a shock not only to his family members, neighbors, relatives, and friends, but also to the people of the parish at large. Ned was a man whose talents and skills were well-known and highly regarded by everyone who knew him. His passing leaves a void that will be difficult to fill.

A Man of Many Talents

Ned’s skills spanned across a wide range of technical areas, making him an invaluable asset to the community. If ever there was a household in need of technical assistance, Ned would be there, tools in hand, ready to help. His willingness to lend a hand to anyone who needed it exemplified his generous spirit and strong community ties. His expertise in these areas was unmatched, and he approached each task with precision and dedication.

A Lasting Legacy

The news of Ned’s passing has left a deep sense of loss among all who knew him. His talents and contributions to the community will not be forgotten, and his legacy will live on in the countless projects he completed and the lives he touched. While his absence is deeply felt, the memories of his kindness and skill will continue to inspire those he left behind.

Honoring Ned’s Memory

As the parish comes together to mourn and celebrate the life of such a beloved figure, it is important to remember the lessons Ned taught through his actions. His dedication to helping others, his commitment to excellence in his work, and his generous spirit serve as a model for all. Let us honor Ned’s memory by embodying these values in our own lives, ensuring that his legacy endures for generations to come.

Kiely Paddy, Templeathea, Athea Lizzie Crowley, Knockfinnisk, Athea married Paddy Kiely, Templeathea, Athea. On Nov 30th, 1945 at Athea church Lizzie married Patrick Kiely, Templeathea, son of Michael Kiely & Mary Sheehy, farmers, the witnesses being Edward Kiely & Bridget Ambrose. Paddy Kiely and his wife went to live in Lisgordan, Ardagh. He got the place from a Martin ?

Kiely Pat, Templeathea, fatally injured in a RTA on the Athea/Carrickerry road on July 12th,1996. Cousin to my wife Vera Langan.

Kiely Seamus…On Jan 1^st, 1982… the sudden death in Patrickswell of, Seamus Kiely aged 34 years of Toureendonnell, Athea. 

Kiely Sheila nee Butler, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary…death of in June 2001. Sheila was married to Mikey Kiely, originally from Knocknagorna, Athea.

Killeaney Soccer Team, U10 Nov 1992, Photo without names in Weekly Observer Dec 9th, 1992. Eamon Langan, Glenagragra, front extreme right.

Kilmartin Morgan, Rooska, Carrickerry…death of in Jan 1998.

Kilteery Pier, between Loughill & Glin. Built during the Landlord era in Ireland. It was used by farmers who brought limestone rock by boat from Askeaton and Aughinish Island. Turf was also brought by boat from the pier to Limerick city.

Kinard…Moonlight in Kinard, Poem By Thomas J.O’Donoghue…B.R.J. 1978 page 2-3.

Kinnane Mikie, Glenagragra, Scort, Glin….reply to my questionnaire…..

Kinnane Catherine, (Katie) Glenagragra, (Scort)….mother of Mikie…died during the week of March 21st, 1990.

Knock Airport…Friday May 30th, 1986, official opening.

Knockdown Long Ago By Paddy Faley. B.R.J. 1978 page 39.

Knockdown, dreams of By Paddy Faley. His daughter Bridie Murphy says….’I just came across this poem, hand written by my late father. How nice is the language and vocabulary used here! He had a way with words surely and was very proud of his homeland. Here is an excerpt from it. Locals will recognise the area he spoke of.’ Also known as The Cottage In Knockdown.

Dreams of Knockdown Paddy Faley 1919-2011

Last night in dreams I wandered back across the ocean blue

And saw again my mother dear as ever fond and true

I kissed her gentle loving cheeks as joy her heart did crown

And clasped my father’s welcome hand in that cottage in Knockdown

I walked again the winding road beside the old lime kiln

And inhaled the fragrant breezes from the boglands of Spahill

I heard the starlings twitter as without a care or frown

They came to sleep in Commane’s grove near that cottage in Knockdown

With my comrades fond I strolled along that stream up by Glenbawn

With our bare feet the waters ‘neath we caught the small gissawn

And played along its greenclad banks and on its mountain brown

As twilight cast its sweetness oer the slopes of sweet Knockdown

Oh dear Knockdown I can’t forget no matter where I be

No time or wealth can blot it out of my sweet memory.

At night my spirit wanders back as I to sleep lie down

And return refreshed with Irish air from the hills of sweet Knockdown

Knockdown Arms, Knockdown, Athea, Wed Dec 18th, 1985…huge crowd at the opening. Thurs Sept 17th, 1987, Alan Dukes T.D. stopped off for a break during his tour of Limerick.

Knockdown…The Lakes of Knockdown... an article and poem By Pat Brosnan, Knocknagorna…B.R.J. 1979 page 16.

Knockdown News By Peg Prendeville first appeared in the Athea Parish News on Sat June 27th, 1998.

Knockdown News, Sept 23rd, 2000 writes Peg Prendeville….It was nice to see Georgie Langan and his wife Vera at the Irish night in Knockdown last Tuesday and even nicer to hear him singing and playing……

Knockdown News ….Nov 4th, 2000, Peg writes an account on the Joe Harrington Rambling House recent tour of England. Mentions many exiles from west Limerick.

Knockdown Murder...humorous ditty in A.P.N. Feb 27th, 1999 about Ned O’Shaughnessy’s cock that was ‘murdered’.

Knockdown...The Gang From…Humorous poem By Peg Prendeville.

Knockdown Park, Knockdown, opening of on May 24th, 1987.

Knockdown Shop re-opening on Monday Feb 10th, 2025 following a fire that gutted the building in June, 2023. Knockdown News-13/06/2023 By Peg Prendeville

There seems to be a curse on Knockdown this past week. First we had Marian Cummane’s funeral, where she got a lovely send off and heartfelt tributes from her family, who will miss her so much; then we were shocked to hear that the shop had gone on fire to be followed by Jim Prendeville getting a bad fall. So things have been rather hectic. Jim is sore but hopefully will be better soon. Maybe next week will bring more joyful news. Enjoy the fine weather.

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

Knocknaclugga, Athea, Murder – on May 14th, 1925…. Paddy Faley, whose contributions to the cultural heritage of Ireland, particularly as a poet, ganger, and farmer, remain a treasured part of the country’s history. He related the following to me back around 1997 on the Knocknaclugga incident which he heard from his late father Denis, many years previous…..

”Michael Kiely from Aughrim, Moyvane married Nonie Owen O’Sullivan of Knocknaclugga and came to live in her father’s house. In the house also was her brother Paddy who was very upset when he didn’t get the place which consisted of a few acres of land and a thatched two roomed mud-walled dwelling.

Well Paddy lived in a house not far away across the road where he married and reared up a family, the ruins of which are still there today as none of the family lived there after Paddy’s death and the house fell into decay.

There was always bickering and quarrelling between Paddy and his sister, now Mrs, Kiely. Kiely’s house was the last house on Knocknaclugga road in the parish of Ballyhahill, 400 yds or so from Vera’s ancestors house in Toureen. Actually the boundary of Kiely’s farm was running along the plot of the house where the murder took place, being also the boundary between the parish of Athea & Ballyhahill.

I am writing now from what I heard my father say about that murder. It appears that Paddy Owen was returning from Newcastle West in an intoxicated state and started a row with his sister. Her husband, although being a big strong man was afraid of Paddy Owen and it seems he rambled up the mountain away from the scene and found on returning that his wife was brutally murdered.

Somehow there was no one convicted for the murder although both her husband and brother were arrested and questioned.

Anyway, Aughrim Kiely as he was called, left the place soon after and his brother Simon came with his wife and family to live here, a fine quiet strong man whose family left the place & married.

Willie Sweeney, a nephew of Simon’s wife succeeded them and lived in a Council house that was built on the site.”

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

Knocknagorna Forest Road…laid down during the summer of 1999. A scenic view by all accounts. Takes in, Knocknagorna, Knockadilaun & Toureendonnell.

Knocknagorna National School pupils 1955-1956. Photo in A.P.J. 1990 p91.

Knocknagorna…The Place called Knocknagorna…Poem By Pat Brosnan, B.R.J. 1978 page 11 and in A.P.J. 1990 p53.

Kowloon Bridge Tanker sank off Toe Head Cork on Mon Nov 24th, 1986. This tanker was the length of 3 football pitches and was even larger than the ill fated Titanic.

Kyle…My Dear Old Home in Kyle written By Ned Vaughan, New York & Dirreen, Athea. Ned was the granduncle of Seamus Vaughan. I received this from Paddy Faley.

My Dear Old Home in Kyle

Tonight my thoughts are far away beyond the deep blue sea,

Away in saintly Ireland that dear old land to me,

Herein New York’s great city I keep thinking all the while,

Of the days I spent long long ago in My Dear Old Home in Kyle.

In Summertime ’tis beautiful your hills and dells to view,

‘Tis where the cowslip first is seen likewise the blithe cuckoo,

In the grove by Quaid’s her notes she breathes and your heart she would beguile,

As she flutters o’er that dear old spot My Dear Old Home in Kyle.

As well do I remember too that dance down in the glen,

It’s there you’d see Kyle’s fair colleens and Dirreen’s athletic men,

You may travel the world o’er and o’er for many a long mile,

But you’ll find no spot to equal it My Dear Old Home in Kyle.

Then why did I ever leave you and seek a foreign land,

Because you’re held in bondage by England’s cruel hand,

Thank God the day is fast drawing nigh when freedom on your hills will smile,

‘Tis then I will return to you My Dear Old Home in Kyle.

Lane Edmond, Convent Rd, Abbeyfeale...Edmond was co-opted onto the Limerick Co. Council in 1968 following the death of Fianna Fail’s Denis McAuliffe. Lane, who at the time was a member of the Labour Party, defeated the Fianna Fail nominee. In 1967 he was nominated by the party to to fill the vacancy on the Council following the death of James J. Collins. However, he stood aside in favour of Fine Gael’s John J. Riordan who was duly elected. He ran as an unsuccessful Independent in the 1974 elections. Edmond’s political journey reflects the dynamic nature of local politics in Ireland during the 1960s and 1970s. His co-option onto the Limerick County Council in 1968, following the death of Denis McAuliffe, marked a significant moment as he defeated the Fianna Fáil nominee, showcasing the competitive political landscape of the time. Despite being nominated in 1967, he demonstrated political strategy by stepping aside for Fine Gael’s John J. Riordan, indicating a complex interplay of alliances and decisions. Edmond’s independent run in the 1974 elections, although unsuccessful, underscores the challenges and unpredictability inherent in the electoral process. He was appointed a PC in 1973 and went to his eternal reward in 1996, survived by his wife and three sons.

Langan Anne & Miriam…Mon June 26th, 1995…Anne & Miriam Langan won medals at a feis in Limerick.

Langan Anne…Fri June 30th, 1995…Anne Langan went to Ballyguiltenane school yesterday for….. Thursday July 6th, 1995…The weather is broke…..footing the turf in Glasha.

Langan Anne, Kilpadogue, Tarbert, went to the U.S. She was married twice one of her husbands name was Gough. No family from either husband.

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

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

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Langan Delia...Sept 16th, 1961….Hurricane Debbie hit Ireland. ‘Twas raging whilst my mother was milking the cows. She was blown across the yard with her two buckets of milk. Whatever about anything else, the milk had to be saved.

Langan Delia…Letter from on Wed June 21st, 1995…Beautiful day…herself, Lizzy O’Sullivan, Nora Lynch and Peggy Scanlon going to Lourde, leaving at 4.30am for Shannon airport….Jim Lynch bringing them down. Sat July 23rd, 1994…going to Dan Flavin’s wedding today in Walkinstown, Dublin. Dan son of Bill & Mary, Glenagragra.

Langan Delia...note on Sat Feb 6th, 1999 to myself and Vera on the 1st Anniversary of Emer’s passing.

Langan Delia…recited a poem live on air on Joe Harrington’s Rambling House on Radio Limerick One in Sept 1999. She learned the poem from her teacher Mrs. Culhane during her schooldays in Ballyguiltenane. Mrs. Culhane was Maggie Connolly, Glenagragra who was married to Bob Culhane in Glin.

Langan Delia, Glasha, Athea, died at St.Ita’s Hospital, Newcastle West on May 5th, 2009. Anniversary Mass on Wed may 5th, 2010. A huge gathering of friends and neighbours for the occasion. I called to see my friend and cousin Mossie Higgins, met his brother’s Pa and Jim. Langan Delia….tribute to by Paddy Faley…Langan Delia, death notice…..Langan Delia, acknowledgement & 1st, anniversary….

Langan Eamon, Glenagragra…Friday Aug 21st, 1992…Eamon now playing under 10 soccer with Kileaney F.C.

Langan Edward (Ned), Glasha, Athea, Co. Limerick, my father…Death of …Kerryman 1904-current, Friday, August 31, 1979 – Page 27 www,irishnewspaperarchives.com Athea Notes. My father was born in Glenagragra, Athea in the house where Paddy Higgins later lived. Paddy was married to my grandaunt Marharet Langan. In 1938, Paddy McMahon, Kilmacow, Kilfinny, Adare, Co. Limerick, whom my father was working for, was procucated and fined 10 shillings and 10 shillings costs, for failing to stamp his N.H. card for the second half of the year 1937. On Sept 23rd, 1948, at Athea church, Ned Langan married Brigid Lynch from Glasha, Athea, the witnesses being Con M. Higgins & Johanna M. Lynch. Fr. John Browne C.C. officiated.

Langan Eileen, Kilpadogue, Tarbert,  married John Mahony in America and had four children.

Langan Elizabeth married John O’Connor of Ballylongford and had five children – Kathleen, Donal, Anthony, Ted & Anne.

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

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

Langan Family, Glenagragra, Glin.…A History of.…..

Langan George…Wednesday Feb 23^rd, 1983…went to Richmond Pk, Inchicore with John Scully from Dromcollogher to a F.A. cup match between Limerick FC and St Path’s. Limerick won it 1-0. Tony Ward, rugby player played a blinder for Limerick.  

Langan George…Sunday March 13^th, 1983…  Connie Noonan and I went to a football match in Broadford. Athea 6-14, Broadford 1-2. 

Langan George...Sunday April 24^th, 1983… John Scully, Dr. Michael Browne and myself took the train to Thurles to the National Hurling League final. KIlkenny 2-14, Limerick 2-12. Michael Browne was a Dr. in Glin during the 1960’s and often attended our home, in a medical capacity. 

Langan George...Sun Aug 14th, 1983…went to Croke Pk…Galway 1-12, Donegal 1-11, All Ireland S.F. Semi-final.

Langan George...Tues Aug 9th, 1983…went to races in Laytown, racing on the beach.

Langan George…Wed Aug 17th, 1983…made a recording of the Boys in Blue band (Timmy Keeffe & Patie Enright) at the Geraldine’s Lounge Bar in Abbeyfeale, Railway Bar. It turned out to be a very rare recording.

Langan George…Sun Sept 4th, 1983…went to Croke Pk with John Scully…All Ireland hurling final, Kilkenny 2-14, Cork 2-11. John Scully from Dromcollogher. Sun Sept 18th, brought John’s son Conor to Croke Pk, Dublin 1-10, Galway 1-8, All Ireland football final.

Langan George...Thurs Sept 29th, 1983…pulled off a big coup on the horses at Gowran Park, £2,011-66p

Langan George,…June 27th, 1987…three of us went to Blackpool for a week’s holidays.

Langan George…Sat June 18th, 1988…three of us went to Colwyn Bay, North Wales for a weeks holidays.

Langan George…Sun Sept, 4th, 1988…went to All Ireland Hurling Final in Croke Pk with my Killimor, Co. Galway friend Benny O’Hara… Galway 1-15, Tipperary 0-14.

Langan George…Poem…The Village of Athea...A.P.J. 1989 p117.

Langan George…Friday July 13th, 1990…won £20, 1st prize in the ‘Long Acre’ R.T.E. Radio ballad competition with my song The West County Limerick.

Langan George...Sun Sept 2nd, 1990…went to Croke Pk with Benny O’Hara to the All Ireland Hurling final…Cork 5-15, Galway 2-21. Sun Sept 16th, 1990…met Connie Noonan, Mossie Browne, Pakie & Bernie Higgins at Cleary’s Summerhill, All Ireland football final…Cork 0-11, Mayo 0-9.

Langan George…As already stated, Paddy Faley and I communicated in verse on many the occasion over the years. Back in the month of April 1991, I wrote the following ditty entitled;

Next Time Paddy.

Paddy on the next occasion when I call to your sweet home,

Let us travel to the mountain where the ceannabhan is growing.

Let us stroll along the bog road o’er the banks of brush and peat

To that land of deep enchantment where old poet’s oft’ times meet.

Let us spend the hours composing on endearing days of old

When our hearts were young and tender carefree smiles always did hold.

Let us stare up to the heaven’s when the moon is shining bright

Count the stars as they start falling sing the hymn of ‘Silent Night’.

Paddy on the next occasion when I call to your sweet home

O’er the hills of Glenagragra we will gladly roam.

On April 15th 1991 I received the following reply from Paddy.

Eagerly Awaiting.

God bless that great occasion that I’m looking forward to

For I’d love to travel back the road of memory with you.

That mountain path endearing a welcome always hold

With a hand of joy extended to the travellers of old.

Who trod in carefree fashion o’er its carpet of brown heath

When the minds of men were Godly producing the necessary peat.

When our nature song and story ascended like a prayer

And the poets mind was aspiring with the wholesome culture there.

Which left a mark upon the memory that cannot be effaced

No matter how long he’s absent or where his footsteps strayed.

God’s fresh air from the mountain our cheeks will set aglow

As we hear the whistling curlew and the laughing ‘gabhaireenroe’.

The hymns of Glenagragra from its saintly hills

Shall cheer up the wanderer as his cup of memory fills

And he’ll sup again the flavour with gay spirit overflowing

In the haunts of his childhood where the ‘ceannabhan’ were growing.

So God speed the day dear Georgie when again you’ll hit the road

There will be a ‘cead mile failte’ awaiting you at my abode.

Then together we will travel the mountain route along

And our steps will be directed by the sign-posts of a song.

Our poetic minds together might a magic song compose

To tell to our descendents where we left the imprint of our toes

P.S.

To your fond wife and daughter I send my fond regards

I can see your name shine out amongst the greatest bards

Then the world will acclaim you descending from learned stock

And we’ll be proud of our genius born and bred in Glashapullagh. (ock)

God Bless,

Paddy.

Langan George...April 19th, 1991. On this day I wrote the following poem to Paddy Faley –

Paddy! ’tis time you started cutting on the round bank today,

and begin a bit of stripping of this years cut-away.

There are lots of hairy ‘turtogs’ protruding from the ground,

and some ‘ciarains’ from last year’s cutting are scattered all around.

And as you level out the bog-hole, a historic path you’ll find,

that medieval road of flagstone, our ancestors left behind.

And I know you won’t stop working, ’till the day is out of sight,

when the sods upon the heather, welcome in the cool spring night.

And when you’ve finished working, all around the bank you’ll see,

the brown and black peat fuelling, that precious commodity.

Langan George…Thursday May 30th, 1991…Phone call to my mother as follows….Pakie Higgins’s cows broke into the field and headed back towards mother’s new lawn. Mairead went over to Pakie’s for help to drive them out as there was nobody at home except mother, the lads were out at the turf and silage.

When Mairead arrived at Higgins’ she was greeted by a vicious terrier who jumped right up onto her shoulder and bit her there.

Con Higgins came back, says Con, ‘wait a bit’, ‘sure if it wasn’t for me the other day, wouldn’t he have eaten Kitty Normoyle alive, he’ll have to be put down.‘

Mother had the cows fenced in at the field west of the garage before Con had arrived, but they eventually broke out above at Lynch’s bounds. Thankfully they didn’t go near her lawn.

Says George….In the rural tapestry of life, the escapades of Pakie Higgins’s cows offer a glimpse into the challenges and unexpected events that can arise. It’s a scenario familiar to many: livestock finding their way into places they shouldn’t, prompting a community effort to restore order. This incident, complete with the encounter with a territorial terrier, underscores the daily adventures that come with managing a farm and the close-knit nature of rural communities, where neighbors are relied upon in times of need. Despite the hurdles, the situation was handled with promptness and care, ensuring the safety of both the animals and the cherished lawn.

Langan George…Wed June 17th, 1992…Won the All Ireland Junior Pitch/Putt match play championships at Islandbridge, Dublin 8.

Langan George…Sunday June, 12th, 1983…..left Glasha at 11am to take in the Limerick v Cork Munster c/ship game at the Gaelic Grounds. Limerick 2-14, Cork 3-11, a draw. Left ten minutes before the match was over and didn’t get out of the city till 7pm….never again to be caught at a match in Limerick. 

Langan George… NIGHT-SHADES.

I stood upon the mountain path and watched the rising moon,

Sweeping aside the wreaths of cloud to emerge in all its bloom,.

And as I watched its powerful beam light up the mountain grand,

How glad was I to be a part of that silver studied land.

I viewed the ‘turtog’ great and tall in its cloak of golden green,

The sphagnum moss within the lake the likes I’d never seen,

The clumps of heater rust and pink by bank and boghole wide,

Rekindled thoughts of days gone by on the rolling mountainside.

I walked along the bracken way twixt yellow furze in bloom,

The zephyrs brushed the swaying rush with a sweet melodic tune,

A savage throbbing ached my breast with strange emotions deep,

And I became as one with them, I couldn’t help but weep.

Feb 29th, 1992…

Langan George...Mon June 21st, 1993… Re-painted my initials on the well that we dug in 1971 on Higgins’ mountain. I photographed same as I had an idea that someday the well would be redesigned and my initials would get a belt of the jib of a JCB, which they did. Later that evening I paid a visit on my good friend Buddy Feury who was a patient in St. Ita’s hospital in Newcastle West, sadly Buddy passed away shortly afterwards.

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The act of leaving one’s initials on a well is a timeless gesture, connecting the past to the present. It’s a personal mark that withstands the test of time, even as landscapes and structures change. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of this connection, capturing a moment before inevitable change. While the redesign may alter the physical appearance, the memory and significance of the initials remain intact, much like the cherished memories of friends whose impacts on our lives are indelible.

Langan George, Poem… Owvaun Reviewed, a review of a booklet of poems from that area of Ballyhahill, Co.Limerick that Paddy Faley sent me, W/O June 21st, 1995.

Langan George…Croke Pk…Sun Aug 6th, 1995…Went to Croke Pk, Hill 16 to see Clare beat Galway 3-12 to 1-13 in the All Ireland Seinor hurling Semi Final…Met a McMahon from Clare whose father came from Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick. https://www.rte.ie/archives/2015/0805/719361-clare-reach-all-ireland-hurling-final/

Langan George .…Poem about the Weekly Observer Newspaper, W/O Sept, 13th, 1995.

Langan George…Sat Sept 16th, 1995…Sang with Tom McCarthy at Galvin’s pub Ardagh, Co. Limerick, (formerly Connell’s)

Langan George…Thurs Oct 19th, 1995…came 1st place in the D.M.A. Pitch and Putt, Match play championships.

Langan George… Re-Book Glenagragra, By George Langan.

Langan George…poem to Paddy Faley re- Historical Index Book.

Langan George..…Poem about Tommy Moran, Toureendonnell entitled, Tommy’s Success. Jan 1997.

Tommy’s Success.

Last week I spoke with Jackie Forde,

Have you seen the ‘Leader’ at him I roared,

There’s a story in it you might like to see,

Of a man well known to you and me,

He’s a former neighbour of Johnny Connell,

He’s the millionaire Moran from Toureendonnell.

A coffin maker back in sweet Listowel,

Was never to be this mans goal,

So across the water without delay,

Went the entrepreneur from famed Athea,

There a little bird told him that Mossie Browne,

Was willing to sell the Top of the Town,

The deal was done right away with Moss,

By the bright young lad from Toureen cross.

But more room was needed for the ceoil and craic,

So he made an offer to Tommy Stack,

Laid a dancing floor of fine oak wood,

Yes the Toureen boy was home for good.

Then in ’88 he travelled again,

Paid a million in cash for the Red Cow Inn,

Ten Milliom pounds wouldn’t buy it today,

Says the workaholic from sweet Athea.

The ‘Playwright’ soon was on the ground,

And ‘The Madhatter’ too would make a pound.

Amazing success is Tommy’s story,

And no better man to reap the glory.

And yet he ne’er forgets his roots,

Still not too big for his new boots,

So good luck Tommy in your brand new venture,

And may you and yours forever prosper.

Langan George…Poem Another Day Vacation which I composed following a visit to my dear mother on Sunday, May 18th, 1997.

‘Tis a week to the day since I made my way to see my old mother dear,

The weather was fine and the sun it did shine unusual for the time of the year,

‘Twas close to three bells when I bid my farewells then straight for the new motorway,

Where I stuck her in fifth and gave no one a lift ’till I breasted Spa Hill far away.

As I passed the Red Cow the sweat hit my brow when I saw what lay up ahead,

A reduction of speed with a single line feed roadworks is something I dread,

The sun was well down as I passed Limerick town through Adare the place I love best,

Then by-passed Rathkeale by the proud river Deel o’er the Arra to Newcastle West.

The town it was quiet for a fine Sunday night in Church St there was no delay,

I’d have called to see Pat, but they told me that he was over in Knock for the day.

I nodded my head and prayed for the dead all those who rest in Churchtown,

Turned left for Dually where I passed Liam and Sally on their way to the summit so brown.

I could hear the soft knell of the six o’clock bell as I turned in Madigan’s gate,

The passage was rough but the Primera is tough sure I need my little comforts of late.

I got out on my feet the Dillane’s for to meet and I sat with Maureen by the fire,

Michael Kiely was out and the lads were about they were milking the cows in the byre.

‘Twas seven I’d say when we finished the tay of roast beef washed down with sweet cake,

Tom and Denis came in two fine strappin’ men they decided ’twas time for a break.

I soon had to go getting late don’t you know as I scaled old Rooskagh’s steep rim,

Drove by Carrick’ town and back by Knockdown ’twas nice to see home once again.

I awoke the next day to a sky full of grey from the west came a thickening mist,

Gave a mighty big yawn then straight for Glenbawn Paddy Faley was next on my list.

Dear Bridgie I’d seen then I called to Noreen and I prayed that they soon would be well,

Kissed my mother goodbye with a tear in her eye and to Glasha a last fond farewell.

Langan George…Poetic Review of the 1998/’99 Ballyguiltenane Rural Journal, published by Mangaire Sugach, Limerick Leader Jan 23rd, 1999. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Langan George & Vera…attended Mick Flavin dance at the Gables Athea on Friday Aug 10th, 2001. Attended Johnny Loughrey there on Friday Aug 17th, 2001.

Langan George…On December 3rd 2003 after reading Paddy Faley’s book entitled THE LIFE AND RHYMES OF PADDY FALEY I reviewed it as follows –

THAT GREAT BARD PADDY FALEY

Last week I received a copy

Of Paddy Faley’s ‘’ Life and Rhymes’’

And what an imposing anthology

Of prose and poetic lines

You say you were pushin’ the forty

When the serious itch began

I wouldn’t like to have seen the rash

If you’d started to scratch at twenty-one.

That was the year of fifty-nine

I oft-times heard you tell

How you bid farewell to the mountainside

And the famous ‘’Paddock Well’’

To settle then in sweet Glenbawn

With a family fond and true

But lost your darling sweetheart Nell

In eighteen eleven sixty-two.

Yes reading through your ‘’Life and Rhymes’’

Many memories you’ve evoked

Take the day that you were ‘’Minding the House’’

With the laughing I almost choked

Memories too of ‘’Glashapullagh’’

Of my ancestor and his kin

And the day’s you spent at ‘’Ballyguiltenane School’’

‘’In the Bog’’ and the ‘’Carrigeen’’

But I’ll take you back just a few short years

‘’Through the Sunshine and the Rain’’

Back to the year of seventy-seven

When I suffered so much pain

You were working with the Council then

Keeping the roadside gullies free

Along with your trustworthy friend

The late Mick Brassil from Turraree.

I was convalescing as you know

With my parents at the time

When Mick and you were working on

The upkeep of the Kerry-line

I grabbed my tapes and microphone

And quickly made my way

To immobilise two Council men

On a bitterly cold March day.

‘’Highway’s and Bye-way’s’’ I shouted out,

‘’You have enough work done’’

‘’I thought ‘twas O Dulaing,’’ you quickly replied

‘’With his programme three o’ one’’

You grabbed the ‘mike’, ‘’Is it turned on’’?

Then threw your shovel down

Saying, ‘’ ’Twas Morty Mac inspired the crack,

At the creamery in Glin town.’’

I knew you had it then great bard

When the shovel was put away

And you said to me, ‘’did you ever hear?

Of ‘’My homeland in Athea.’’

‘’There are many more I could recite’’

‘’If they’d only come to mind’’

‘’But you cant go away without a verse’’

‘’Of the Home I left Behind.’’

Yes! Paddy dear friend your ‘’Life and Rhymes’’

Is a credit to behold

Your brilliant brain and mirror mind

Exceeds all bards of old

Each measured line of grammar true

Is a credit to you clearly

We ask will e’er Glenbawn produce

Another bard like Paddy Faley.

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

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

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

Langan George…Oct 17th, 2013…TO THE MEMORY OF THE ‘GREATEST BARD’ Paddy Faley.

My Inspiration

When someone close departs this land

It leaves an empty feeling

But sorrow oftimes brings much joy

When beside my bed I’m kneeling.

For I know there beckons a better place

I trust the great Lords’ teaching

‘You’ll suffer not in my vast house’

He said so in his preaching.

So ‘Greatest Bard’ as I write these lines

I think and pray for you daily

But no words I write could equal that

Of the great bard Paddy Faley.

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

Langan George...May 30th, 2016…George Langan remembering Paddy Faley.

For many a year i engaged in verse,

In fact i did it daily,

With the greatest bard that i ever knew

My dear friend Paddy Faley

Now i’m glad to say that Peg and Ger

Have upheld the family tradition

And I’ll continue to play my part

That is my one ambition.

Langan George…January 2024…Mourning a Brother. I sit here today heavy-hearted, grieving the loss of my older brother Patrick.  We were bonded by our shared childhood at the family home, memories of playing football on the road, and the long days on the tractors when we were both vital cogs in our late father’s well-oiled agricultural contracting business.  

As young adults we drifted apart, each pursuing our own paths in life, I suppose I didn’t like the idea of getting my hands dirty, but the bond of brotherhood remained, that innate connection you have with family. I took it for granted he would always be there, despite our distance. Now he is gone, taken too soon at just 73 years old, leaving stunned family and friends to mourn. 

He was a skilled mechanic who could fix anything with an engine. He was the founding member and chairman of the Knockdown vintage club and loved nothing more than tinkering with classic cars and tractors. Indeed, he was in the process of adding another Zetor to his collection when the hand of God took him from us. 

I lament that I will never again hear his wonderful singing or hear him at the other end of the telephone to answer my genealogy query, and I can tell you, he was good at it.  He was too young, with so much life yet to live. But fate is cruel, indifferent to the plans we make. Now what remains are memories and a lingering ache for the loss of one so dear. I know with time the grief will soften; the pain will become bearable. But the sadness may never fully fade. 

My brother was known for his warm hospitality and inclusive spirit. Though he lived in a humble home, the front door was always open.  Friends, neighbours, and even strangers knew they could stop by for a cup of tea and a slice or two and sometimes the whole cake of Mairead’s tasty currant bread, have an interesting conversation, or just to say hello. His home had an atmosphere of warmth that made everyone feel welcome. 

Patrick was not just a wonderful sibling, but a pillar of the community. Though he left us too soon, his charitable spirit and kindness to others will be remembered by all who knew him, especially those charities who benefited each year from the Knockdown vintage runs. He regularly volunteered at local events, be it the Athea Ceolthas, Neighbourhood watch or wherever a hand was needed, he was always at the ready. 

He had green fingers and spent countless hours on the bank of the river tending to his vegetable garden, which was a source of pride for him. But above all, he was a devoted family man who loved his wife and children more than anything in the world. 

Patrick was a kind and generous soul who always put others before himself. He had a heart of gold and would go out of his way to help anyone in need. He was a true friend to all who knew him and will be deeply missed.  

His legacy of community service, charitable acts, and bringing people together will live on. The empty space he has left behind serves as a reminder for us all to follow in his footsteps – to think of others, give generously, and spread more light in this world. 

Rest in peace, dear brother. Your memory will live on in our hearts forever.  Patrick Langan died on Dec 28th, 2023.

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

Langan Family, Kilpadogue, Tarbert, Co. Kerry.

Langan Jerry, Kilpadogue, Tarbert, married in England to Bridget Shaughnessey, sister to John Shaughnessy, Public House, Glin. They had four children. Joseph, Francis, Anne & Carmel. Joseph died as a young child during the 2^nd World War. He was sent from England to the family home in Kilpadogue for safety. Tragically, he fell into the old black pot of boiling water in the kitchen and died of his injuries a couple of days later.

Langan Joe, Tarbert, son of Peter Langan (2). According to the said Joe, himself and my father, Ned Langan were 4^th cousins. His father Peter (2) and my grandfather Paddy Langan were 3^rd cousins. Peter Langan (1) and my great grandfather, Tom Langan were 2^nd cousins. Patrick Langan (1) and my great great grandfather Maurice Langan were 1^st cousins. In that case, either Jermiam Langan (1) or one of his brothers, more than likely Tom Langan, was Maurice Langan’s father. It is also worthy to note that the aforementioned Paddy Langan, my grandfather ran a public house in Tarbert in the early 1900’s.

Langan John (Jack)… John (Jack) Langan (Son of Maurice 1, my great great grandfather.)….

Langan John, Knockanure…Dec 16th, 1854...ad on Missing Friends looking for his whereabouts… 

Langan John, Kilpadogue, Tarbert,  married Rita Buckley from Moyvane and had seven children – Peter, Larry, Maurice, Roseanne, Mary, Norma & Joseph.

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

Langan Margaret married John Hill in London. He was a Welshman from Mountain Ash – one son Kevin who now resides in Listowel. 

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

Langan Mary, Kilpadogue, Tarbert,  married John Sullivan and had at least four children -: Jimmy, Fr. Con, Ann and Eileen.

Langan Mary Ann, Babe, nee Fitzpatrick, Glenagragra…death of my grandmother on Jan 5th, 1974.

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Langan Mary Bridget nee Kenrick, Glenagragra, Athea….death of at Milford Hospital on March 17th, 1997. Married to my uncle Tom Langan.

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

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

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

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

Langan Maurice (Mossie) joined the Royal Navy and lost his life on June 8^th 1940 in World War 2 during the sinking of the aircraft carrier, H.M.S. Glorious.

Langan Michael, Tarbert…birth on Jan 1st, 1824…Parents...David Langan & Mary Kelly.…Sponsors…John Egan & Mary Cauliffe.

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

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

Langan Miriam…Thursday March 16th, 1995…Miriam Langan playing the opening piece for a feis in Glin at the weekend, her teacher says she’s the best under 6 accordion player he ever had. Miriam’s first day at school….

Langan Ned…Thurs Sept 23rd, 1948…Marriage at Athea church of Edward Ned Langan & Delia Lynch, my mother and father. The witnesses being Con Bob Higgins & Johanna M. Lynch.

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

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

Langan Nora, letter to George Langan Dec 1998….

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

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

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

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

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

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

Langan Nora, Kilpadogue married a Con Sullivan in America and had one son John. Nora died in 1994.

Langan Paddy...Wed Aug 19th, 1942…my grandfather Paddy Langan got elected to Limerick Co. Councill.

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Paddy Langan 1940’s.

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

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

Langan Paddy…On Sunday, Nov 15th, 1970…Death of my grandfather Paddy Langan, Glenagragra, aged 78 years.

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Langan Patrick, Kilpadogue, Tarbert, married Mary Cahill from Co. Clare and had six children – Peter Joseph, Diarmuid, Patrick (Paudie), Cyril, Anne & Leo.

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

Langan Patrick…Monday, March 6th, 1950….birth of Patrick Langan, Glasha. His sponsors being – His grandfather, Paddy Langan and his aunt, Joan Lynch. Patrick died on Dec 28th, 2023. Mon Dec, 12th, 1983, built up the sides of the hayshed to make garage. Jan 6th, 1984, Patrick got house phone connected at a cost of £550. Tuesday April 23rd, 1991…Patrick and Eddie cutting turf in the Burma, Blaine till 2.30am, commenced again the next morning at 6am. Tuesday Oct 13th, 1992…Patrick got his face burned putting a pole on a battery, the battery overheated and exploded. Luckily for Patrick that it was out sideways it exploded, still he had to attend the Dr. for medication. Sun July 4th, 1993…Patrick was on the ‘Lantern’s’ tug-of-war team that won a competition in Glin, they won it last year as well. Langan Patrick R.I.P.

Langan Patrick…1970’s,working on a tractor at Morrissey Bros, Killarney Rd, Abbeyfeale.

Langan Patrick…poem to his uncle Dan Lynch, Chicago on his 80th, birthday….

Langan Patrick…poem to the memory of his mother in 2009…

Langan Patrick hereunder pointing out a mini tornedo to me in the quarry in 2005.

A few words I wrote about Patrick in Kerry’s Eye, March 21st, 2024.

Langan Patrick Memorial Vintage Run at Knockdown on March 24th, 2024. Hereunder taken from the Athea & District News, March 19th, 2024….

All Revved Up and  Ready To Go

Patrick Langan Memorial Run

It’s that time of year again when all roads lead to Knockdown, Athea where Knockdown Vintage Club will host their Annual Charity Road Run on Sunday 24^th March. This year’s event is indeed tinged with great sadness with the loss of our esteemed founder and Chairman Patrick Langan who departed this life in December last RIP. This year’s event will be run in his memory – The Patrick Langan Memorial Vintage Run.

Registration will commence at 11 O’ Clock. Light Refreshments will be served before and after the Run.

The Mid -Western Cancer Foundation UHL and Parkinson’s Association of Ireland Mid-West Branch are the beneficiaries of this year’s event.

The Vintage Club welcomes all VINTAGE Cars and Tractors.

A raffle will also be held on the day with numerous prizes including –

€300.00 voucher for Fitzgerald’s Woodlands House Hotel & Spa.

€150.00 Voucher for the Crown Decorating Centre Newcastle West

Monster Hamper

And Numerous other prizes.

In addition, we have an extra House Draw on the day for amazing prizes: –

One night Midweek break at The Johnstown Estate Hotel and Spa for two including B & B and 4 Course Dinner.

€100.00 One for All Voucher.

Hamper.

And lots more

There will also be a special draw for all those who participate on the day.

A Super Auction will commence at 4pm where every thing from a needle to an anchor will be available at bargain prices.

Music by Different Sounds from 5 to 7pm along with Local Musicians who will entertain us during the day.

Come along and join us for a Fun packed day out.

Langan Peter, (1), Kilpadogue, Tarbert….Peter Langan (1), son of Patrick (1) lived at Kilpadogue. On Jan 8th, 1898 at Tarbert church Peter Langan married Anne Goulding from Carhoona daughter of John Goulding and Ann Hynes. The witnesses being Edmond McNamara and Katie Moloney.  John Goulding was the son of Hugh Goulding, Carhoona and Anne Hynes was the daughter of Michael Hynes, Lisreidy, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick. They were married on Feb 17th 1874 at Glin church, the witnesses were Hugh Goulding and Michael Hynes. Anne’s age given as 21 years and John’s age given as 28 years.  In total, Peter Langan (1) had 38 grandchildren. All the Langan’s resident in and around the Tarbert area today are his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Langan Peter (2) Peter, the youngest son of Peter (1) Langan. On May 27th, 1937 married Ellen ‘Bon’ Wallace of Tarbert Island daughter of Patrick Wallace and had six children – Eileen, Thomas, Joseph, Alex, Mary & Nora. Peter Langan (2), who was born in 1912, lived in Tarbert Island. He died July 3^rd 1998.

Langan Tom, Knockanure, Co. Kerry – (The Knockanure Connection.)

Langan Tom…Nov 23rd, 1942…death of my great grandfather Tom Langan, Glasha, Athea.

Langan Tom, (Captain Steele), Glenagragra, an ancestor of mine, son of Sean O’Longain, Glenagragra. Tom Langan who lived in Glenagragra was one of the best-known men in Munster during the 1798 Rising. He was known locally as ‘Captain Steele’ because he allegedly killed a man of that name during the said Rising in Co. Wexford. Tom, along with others was transported to New South Wales, in 1801. There is no account of him at all in Botany Bay, although we know from his 1st, cousin Micheal Og O’Longain that he was headed there as per the following – ‘In 1799 the boors (foreigners) exiled Thomas Langan (son of John son of Peter) to Botany Bay. It was he who was called Captain Steele from the time of Vinegar Hill. He was responsible for the parish of Glin of the Knight. There were not many ‘’better Boys’’ than him in Munster during his time’. When on a visit to Sydney, Syma Ghauri checked the victual books for the years 1802 – 1810 which were taken twice yearly that accounts for everyone on the island and there was no trace of him. She also checked the diseases, recovery health visits which were kept from 1810 onwards, he was not on any of those either. Healthy man she reckons!. This would lead us to believe that he wasn’t in Norfolk Island at all, however he shows up on the 1811 General Muster of New South Wales and also in the 1806 Muster. It is possible his name was misspelt as Langham. Syma also checked the Index to the Colonial papers from 1788-1825. This shows all the official writings that went on about everybody there but nothing for Langan, or about him regarding Major Finucane or Captain Terrance Murray. It was said Tom had a problem dealing with authority, was always getting into trouble for overusing his position. I have seen a copy of his pardon note from 1815 and it says as follows –

He was 58 years of age. Height 5 ft-3ins. Dark curly hair. Blind in left eye. Regarding being blind in left eye – This contradicts Thomas F. Culhane’s statement in Traditions of Glin and its Neighbourhood where he says Tom lost an eye in a press-gang fight after he returning to Glin…

List of convicts being transported to New South Wales that included Tom Langan are as follows..

Langan Tom contd……letter from the R.I.A. to George Langan re- info on Tom Langan (Captain Steele)….

Langan Tom…Glenagragra, May 1962….Got the electricity in Glasha, Glenagragra and Turraree. Many locals got work in the scheme, digging the holes for the poles etc. My uncle Tom Langan, son of Paddy & Babe always seemed to get burdened with digging the most difficult ones. I have a vivid recollection of him digging the hole in the field in front of Jerry Griffin’s i.e the pole with the transformer. (It was Paddy Flavin’s field back then). Tom had to pick axe his way to required depth through rock and pencil…he never complained, he loved working whilst his so called colleagues laughed at him. Tom’s remains were exhumed from Kilfergus cemetery in July 1996 for reinterment to Holy Cross cemetery in Athea.

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

Langan Vera Nee Kiely…..death of my wife Vera on Sept 29th, 2025.

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

Larkin Anna, Clash, Athea…death of on Feb 8th, 2020, mother of Liam.

Larkin James, Clash, Athea….death of on March 14th, 2015, father of Liam.

Larkin Mrs, Coole East, Athea, died Feb 1989, mother of Jim Larkin and Mrs. Batt White, Coole East.

Lavery Frank, St. Ann’s, Tarbert, died Nov 1989, brother to Sean Lavery, Cahara, Glin.

Lawlee Patrick, Church St. Glin, married Mary Dillane, born on 27 Jun 1890 in Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. She died on 08 Mar 1975. 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. 

Leahy Denis, Knockanaire, Templeathea, Co. Limerick & Dublin… http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com Limerick Leader 1946. Wrote the song/poem West Limerick Hills. See also A.P.J. 1990 p81.

Leahy Edward (Ned), Ballydonoghue, Glin, died Jan 1989.

Leahy Ellen, Ballydonoghue, Glin, daughter of Gerald Leahy, On 18 Sep 1878 in Church of the Immaculate Conception Glin, Ellen married Michael Dillane, Kinard, Glin the witnesses being – Denis Cregan & Mary Leahy. Michael was born in 1850 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick Ireland. He died in 1933 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick Ireland. Ellen was born in 1856. She died on 25 Jan 1937 in Kinard Glin County Limerick Ireland.

Leahy Gerard, farmer & Bio-Energist, Kilmallock, Co. Lmerick, son of John & Eileen Eily.

Leahy John, Woodview, Athea, son of Jim & Mary Leahy. Won Gold Medal in the Shot-Putt U15 at the Munster B.L.O.E. Indoor Championships at Nenagh. W/O Wed March 10th, 1993, Athea Notes. Won Gold medal in Aug 1995 at the Celtic International Games in Antrim. Won the National Indoor shot putt championship on Sunday Jan 11th, 1998 at Nenagh.

Leahy John & Eileen (Eily,) Kilmihil, Kilmallock & Clounleharde…Fatally injured in a Road Traffic Accident at Grange on Sept 10th, 1998. Eily nee Behan from Clounleharde and John from Tournafulla. Report in Limerick Leader Sat Sept 19th, 1998 http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com Poem to their memory By George Langan

Leahy Johnny, Grimsby, England, died Dec 1989…..great footballer with Athea where he spent much of his time.

Leahy Richard Thomas Dick, born on Jun 15th, 1878 at Ballydonohoe, Glin, married Honora “Nora” O’Connor, (daughter of Thomas O’Connor & Mary Sheahan). Hanora,  born on Dec 20th, 1896, Ballyguiltenane, Glin, died on  Feb 1st, 1975, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States   aged 78 years. On May 20th, 1925 in Chicago, Nora married Richard Thomas “Dick” Leahy, born on Jun 15th, 1878 at Ballydonohoe, Glin, (next door to Master Duggan’s, Duggan taught at Glin National School) son of Edward Leahy & Hanora Pierce. Dick died on Dec 10th, 1954, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States, aged 76 years.  Family from that union 2 as follows –

Brother Thomas F. Leahy, OP, born on Jan 6th, 1926, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States , died Feb 15th, 2003, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States aged 77 years.

Sister Nora Therese Leahy, OP, born on Jul 15th, 1928, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States , died on   April 3rd, 1998, Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan, United States aged 69 years.

Leahy Fr. Tim, born at Woodview, Athea on Nov 8th, 1894, died circa 1969. He was ordained in 1919 for the Columban Fathers, Navan, Co. Meath. His father was James Leahy & his mother was Bridget (Bedina) Clery. Fr. Tim played center field on the Athea team of 1909. Tim wrote a book entitled Beyond Tomorrow. It depicts his life growing up around Athea and thereafter as a priest for six years in Iowa, U.S.A. and the many years he spent in central China where along with his assistants, instructed and baptised some 5,000 adult pagan converts each year. At the age of 15, whilst studying at Rockwell college, Tim wrote the following poem, taken from Paddy Faley’s account on Beyond Tomorrow in A.P.J. 1990 p70.

Some sunny Sunday morning through flowery fields I’ll roam,

And wander o’er the paths I love around my Irish home,

I’ll hail the first sweet call of Spring o’er the hills of Knockathea,

Where the linnet, thrush and blackbird sing at the dawning of the day.

I’ll sit beside the shady trees around our sun-kissed lawn,

And I’ll walk the meadow down below that borders on Knockbawn,

Each wee bluebell its tale will tell to usher in the May,

Let the welkin ring to the songs I sing at the dawning of the day.

And when my earthly journey’s o’er and my feet has ceased to roam,

I’ll turn with joy to the golden shore when the Master calls me home,

My soul will soar o’er the skies above to that land so far away,

Where I’ll live once more with the friends I love at the dawning of the day.

Leahy Timmy, Beenanaspug, Athea, died Jan 1989, father of Stevie Leahy.

Leahy William, Woodview, Athea and formerly of Chicago. U.S.A. died Jan 1940.

Lee Johnny, Ballyine, Ardagh….Postman for the area from 1923, took over from his father-in-law Matt Madigan. Con McCoy from Ballinloughane took over from Johnny.

Lenihan Bridget from Templeglantine, Co. Limerick. On July 31st, 1902, Bridget Lenihan, daughter of Martin Lenihan who was alive, married Paddy White the witnesses being – John Lenihan & Vera King. Paddy White’s address given as Monagea, Co. Limerick. Paddy was married twice. (See White Michael ‘Mick’)

Lenihan Martin, Ballydonnell, Feohanagh….died during the week of March 27th, 1990, father of Martin Lenihan, Kinard, Glin.

Lenihan Moll nee Windle, Kilworth, Co. Cork died July 1994. Moll originally from Glenagragra, Glin. Great friends with my mother.

Lillis Martin, son of Patrick Lillis and Ann Digidan. He was born on 03 Nov 1868 in Ballynacragga, Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare. (see Mulvihill Margaret Mary, (daughter of Hanora4 Feury and Denis Mulvihill, Aughrim, Moyvane, Co. Kerry)

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

Limerick Munster Junior Champions 1950... Pictured before they played Derry in the All Ireland Semi-Final at Maherafelt, Co. Derry.

Limerick v Tipperary National Football League Nov 10th, 1968 at Templemore. Limerick captained by Jim Barrett from Fairystreet, Athea. Final score…Tipperary 3-7, Limerick 0-7.

Limerick 0-14, Tipperary 0-13, Sun May 10th, 1992…National Hurling League final at Gaelic Grounds.

Limerick.…A book of songs, poems and ballads entitled...’Remember Limerick‘ By Sean Murphy launched at the Gables, Athea on Friday Nov 5th, 1999. The book contains a song from every parish in Limerick including Athea. The book was reviewed by Pat Brosnan in the A.P.N. Nov 13th, 1999.

Linnane Fr. Jerry, Lisnagry, ordained a priest in Dublin in July 1996. Jerry is the grandson of the late Tom & Nora Barrett, Knocknagorna and grandnephew of Alice Dalton, Toureendonnell. He will minister in the Sacred Heart Order in Waterford City.

Liston Bridie nee Sheahan, Upper Dirreen, Athea….died Jan 1990…buried in Holy Cross cemetery on Tuesday Jan 23rd, 1990. Sympathy to her son Denis, family and relations. Athea Notes.

Liston Mrs. Ned, Athea…Poem in A.P.J. 1990 p 118 entitled Emigrant Farewell.

Liston Brigid, Dirreen, Athea….Bridget Liston who was born on Nov 29th, 1918. Bridget joined the nuns and became Sr. Aquinas. Celebrated her diamond jubilee on Friday April 27th, 2003.

Liston Catherine, Dirreen, Athea died on Wed Jan 29th, 1986 aged 99 years.

Liston Catherine, Coole East, Athea…death of in April 1997 at St. Ita’s Hospital, Newcastle West.

Liston Daniel J., Dirreen, Athea….We have a Daniel J. Liston age 32 years from Dirreen, Athea who was charged with assault on Michael. Dinneen in Dirreen on June 30^th, 1888 and was sentenced to 1 month in Limerick prison. 

31 MAY 1888 to 30 JUN 1888 • Limerick Gaol, Athea, County Limerick, Ireland

Assaults on One-Another: Martin Liston and Michael Dinneen. Sentenced to 30 days hard labour. Dinneen also assaulted Martin’s brother Daniel Liston.

Liston Daniel, born in 1795 at Dirreen, Athea, Co. Limerick and died on March 12th, 1883 at Dirreen aged 88 years, his son Martin Liston present at his death. Daniel married Ellen Helen Dalton1806–1886. (daughter of James Dalton & Mary Barrett)  in March 1830 at Glin church, Ellen Dalton Liston died a widow on Feb 4th, 1886 at Dirreen, Athea, aged 86 years, her grand-daughter Ellen Liston present at her death.

Liston Dan T., Dirreen died on Tues March 15th, 1994.

Liston Helen Ellen Ellie, Knocknagorna, Athea, daughter of James Liston & Bridget Dalton was baptised on Jan 7^th 1856, sponsors – James & Helena Sullivan. Helen became a nun, taught at Knocknagorna National School before entering the convent. Helen died in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA on Oct 6^th, 1951, aged 94 years. 

Liston Eoin, Ballybunion & Athea…Father of Eoin ‘Bomber’ Liston, All Ireland winner with Kerry. Eoin was born in Athea and was one of the greatest midfielders that ever donned the Athea & Limerick shirts. David Sonny Murphy told me one day when we were cutting turf in Higgins’ bog that Eoin and Dan Tom Liston from Dirreen were two of the best midfielders from the county during the 1940/50’s. Eoin won a Junior Championship medal with Limerick in 1950 when they defeated Cork on the scoreline of 3-6 to 1-6. The Limerick team had many fine players from West Limerick, such as Tom Hartnett from Mountcollins who played in goals. David ‘Sonny’ Murphy from Athea, Pat Fitzgerald from Glin, Kevin Barrett from Glin and Tommy Mann from Ballysteen. Eoin was a member of the Athea Junior Football team that won three West titles in a row – 1948, ’49 & ’50. He was also a member of the Athea team which at Adare on Dec 3rd, 1950, defeated Treaty Sarsfield’s, 1-2 to 0-3 to win the County Junior Title. Eoin played his last game for Limerick against Cork in the Munster Senior Championship on June 3rd, 1951 at Buttevant. He retired from playing at the age of 22 years when he joined An Garda Siochana.

Liston Family, Knocknagorna, Athea, Co. Limerick….The Liston’s came to Knocknagorna from Cordal, Castleisland, Co. Kerry sometime in the early 1800’s. James Liston was one of four sons of Michael Liston, Michael was born circa 1780 in Cordal, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. He may have had two brothers who married two McAuliffe sisters, supposedly from Church St, Glin. Eily Hogan, Glin was telling me that these McAuliffe’s were connected in some way to the O’Brien’s of Scort. Michael was married to Ellen McElligott, Knocknagorna. Initially the family settled in Castlemahon, Co. Limerick before coming west and working at Captain -? which is now Leonard’s on the outskirts of Newcastle West, next to Churchtown graveyard. They lived in the town of Newcastle West in two houses that had galvanised roofing. The two houses were still standing up to a couple of years ago. When the family first came to Knocknagorna their house was in a field that was owned by the O’Sullivan’s, which was located east of Joe Dalton’s in Knocknagorna. Michael Liston, who was a cooper by trade, married into the McElligott place in Knocknagorna, where Mickey Liston lived in my time. During the famine, Michael made coffins from some of the large trees that had been blown down by the ‘Big Wind’ of 1839.

Liston Jack, Coole, Athea…tribute to Mary McAuliffe, both members of Athea Going Strong…Athea Parish News, Nov 23rd, 1996.

Liston James, 1805-1893, Knocknagorna, Athea…. James married Bridget Dalton1834-1894?? (daughter of James Dalton & Mary Barrett) on Feb 11^th, 1854, the witnesses being – Michael Mulvihill & Maura Liston. An age gap of 29 years. James Liston died on March 1^st, 1893 at Knocknagorna, aged 88 years, his son Michael Liston present at his death.  

Liston John, Dalton St. Athea, death of in Aug 1996, husband of Pixie.  John & Pixie were married in Bermonsey, U.K. in 1938. John joined the Irish Army during the 1940’s.

Liston Johnny, Coole West, Athea, died suddenly in England during the month of April 1997. His remains were flown to Shannon on Thursday April 24th, 1997.

Liston Maire Og, Dirreen, Athea. Maire Og who was a sister to Padden Liston, Patjoe Liston’s grandfather, married Sean Tadhg O’Sullivan. Dont know who Maire Og or Padden’s father was.  There was a Nicholas Liston and Mary Hanley who had a son named Patrick (Padden) (born circa 1833 )  who seems to be the same person as Padeen. Can’t find a link to Mary Liston (Maire Og) who would have been born around 1830’s also. Padden’s wife was Nell Aherne from Kyle.

Liston Mary Anne, Colbert St, Athea, death of in Oct 1996. Mary was in her mid 90’s.

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

Liston Michael J., Knocknagorna, Athea. Michael J  Liston, Baptised on Nov 19^th, 1854, sponsors – Thomas Sullivan & ? Dalton. Michael died in 1940. On Feb 9^th, 1889 at Ballyhahill church, Michael married Bridget Mulvihill, Coole/Killeaney, Glin, Co. Limerick, daughter of Denis Mulvihill & Kit Dillane, the witnesses being Edward Sheehy & Katie Mulvihill. Their daughter Mary Liston married John Hogan, Glin and their daughter in turn, Eily Hogan, born 1930 at Main St, Glin, married her 1^st cousin Thomas Hogan in 1956, son of Patrick Hogan and Mary Cregan, Glin.  Thomas Hogan was born on 07 Apr 1924 in Glin. He died on 19 Oct 2017 in Glin. I had a great chat with Eily, today, Feb 9^th, 2023 and again on May 2^nd 2023. Mary Liston had a brother, Daniel Liston who took ill following a raid on their home by the Black and Tans. The Tans were going to shoot his brother Michael’s horse. Daniel, who was in bed with the bad influenza of the time, got up and confronted them, he was never the same man again. There was another brother in the family, James Liston, who on March 17^th, 1923 married Johanna Collins from Templeglantine, the witnesses being – Daniel Liston & Hannie Casey. James & Johanna subsequently became the father and mother of Mickey Liston, the ‘storyteller’ from Knocknagorna. 

Liston Michael, Knocknagorna, Athea, (son of James Liston & Bridget Dalton). Michael Liston married Catherine Dillane, Clounleharde, had a son John Liston, a carpenter, who on Feb 14^th, 1878, aged 27 years,  at Athea church married Catherine Barrett, dressmaker, aged  28 years, from Knockfinnisk, Athea, daughter of James Barrett, the witnesses being – William Liston, John Dillane & Ellen Barrett. John Liston’s address given as village of Athea, his father Michael’s profession given as a carpenter and James Barrett’s profession given as a tailor. They had a daughter Catherine Liston born on March 5^th, 1882. 

Liston Mickey, Knocknagorna, Athea, story-teller supreme- ….won the Ceol na Gheimhridh Competition in Ardagh, Co. Limerick, Jan 1997. Mickey died on Jan 15th, 2009.

Liston Nicholas 1796-1878, Dirreen, Athea married a Dalton (daughter of James Dalton & Mary Barrett) born circa 1805 in Knocknagorna, Athea. Nicholas died on Nov 3rd, 1878, his son John Liston present at his death. Female Dalton must have died young as Nicholas re-married to Mary/ Ellen Hanley 1798-1878. Family as follows –

i.Mary ‘Maire Og’ Liston. Maire Og married Sean Tadhg O’Sullivan from Dirreen, Athea.

ii.Johanna Liston 1830-.

iii.Patrick ‘Padden’ Liston 1833-1922.

iv.John J. Liston born Aug 28th, 1835, died July 24th, 1908 at Dirreen, his son Denis Liston present at his death. John married Ellen Scanlon 1838-1921 in 1858.

Liston Pat Joe…On the first week of February 1982… we had the death of Patjoe Liston, Dirreen, Athea. John Scollard of Knocknagorna, Athea died around that time. 

Liston Patrick J, Knocknagorna, son of James Liston & Bridget Dalton, baptised on Feb 16^th, 1865, sponsors – Patrick Sullivan & Maria Mullane. Patrick emigrated to Kentucky where he married twice, firstly to Elizabeth Hayes, (Hays), born circa 1864 in Kentucky and died 1900 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Patrick emigrated at the age of 17 years. Ancestry says that Elizabeth was born in Kentucky, however, Eily Hogan’s mother, Mary Liston, told Eily that Elizabeth Hayes was from Templeathea West, ( Fairystreet, See No 13 in 1901 census) Lizzie Hayes 27 years in that Census would have been only 8 years of age when Patrick Liston emigrated.  Patrick’s 2^nd marriage was to Mary McGinley 1869-1948. Mary was born on May 6^th, 1869 in Louisville of Irish parents and died on Sept 22^nd, 1948 at Jefferson, Kentucky. Patrick died in 1952. It is thought that Mary’s parents came from Co. Donegal. 

Liston Patsy, Moyreen, Publican…died on Wed July 25th, 1990. Many’s the time I was in his premises with my grandfather Paddy Langan in the late 50’s early ’60’s as we travelled the Kerryline together in our pony and car.

Liston Seamus...grandson of Peggy Liston, Colbert St. Athea on the Schools International Rugby team that played Zimbabwe at Lansdowne Rd, Dec 1988.

Liston Sean ‘The Painter’, Athea died July 1984.

Liston Sonny…Sept 25th, 1962…..we all got up at 3am to listen to the Sonny Liston v Floyd Patterson world heavyweight fight on the radio. I hardly had the brock out of my eyes when it was over, Liston knocked him out in the 1st round. It was claimed at the time that Liston’s people came from around the Foynes area of Co. Limerick.

Liston Tom, Lisreidy, Loughill married Mary Ellen Scanlon Lr. Dirreen, daughter of Michael Scanlon & Ellen Barrett.

Liston Tom (son of Brigid Griffin, Glenagragra & Daniel J. Liston, Dirreen) born July 1st, 1887 at Dirreen. On April 6th, 1918 at Athea church, Tom married his neighbour Katherine (Kit) Shine, Dirreen, daughter of William Shine, the witnesses being Daniel Liston & Margaret Shine, both from Dirreen, Athea. Tom and Kit had three sons and two daughters as follows – 

i.Bridget Liston who was born on Nov 29th, 1918. Bridget joined the nuns and became Sr. Aquinas. Celebrated her diamond jubilee on Friday April 27th, 2003. 

ii.Dan Liston who was born on July 25th, 1920. Dan, who remained single in life was a notable Gaelic footballer and athlete. 

iii.William Liston born post 1921, got married to Maggie Wallace, Tullyleague and lived in Glin. 

iv.Michael Liston born post 1921, got married and lived at Birr, Co. Offaly. 

v.Maureen Liston was born post 1921, got married to Flaherty, Kinard, Glin. 

Lockerbie Air Disaster, Scotland, on Dec. 21, 1988. Joan Lynch, daughter of Paitin Lynch, Mount David, Shanagolden, Co. Limerick married John Mulroy from Co. Mayo. John along with his son and daughter in law and other family members were on board the ill-fated plane  Pan Am Flight 103 that was bombed over Lockerbie, Scotland, on Dec. 21, 1988. Their names a s follows –

John Mulroy, aged 59, East Northport, N.Y.

Sean Kevin Mulroy, aged 25, Lund, Sweden.

Ingrid Elizabeth Mulroy, aged 25, Lund, Sweden.

Long Bridie, Lyreacrompane, (daughter of Jeremiah Long & Mary Sheehy hereunder), married her neighbour Joe Quille….Joe Quille affectionately known as  Joe ‘The Kerryman’ Quille  lived at O’Malley Park, Limerick City. One son, Tommy Quille, the quiz-man in the Ballyguiltenane and Athea Rural Journal’s. Tommy Quille living in Limerick city (Independent Living) Jeremiah (Jerry) Long died March 2^nd 1985 aged 81 years.

Long Bridie, (Daughter of Jeremiah Long & Marie Danaher) Turraree, Glin…Bridie (Bridget) Long   born June 13th 1902 at Turraree Upper, Bridget Kinnane, Glenagragra present at the birth. Bridie emigrated to the U.S.A. where she married Jimmy Feighan, and subsequently came home to Co. Armagh to live, no family. Bridie Long Feighan died February 1975.

Long James, Turraree, Glin….During the Land League, James Long had been evicted from his home in Turraree and along with his wife and family emigrated to the U.S. During his short time in the U.S James purchased a fiddle from a Brooklyn Bandmaster so that his son could to learn to play it. The family returned to Turraree and the fiddle passed down the generations to where it is today.

Long Jeremiah, Turraree….On Feb 15th, 1898 at Kilcolman church Jeremiah (Jerry) Long son of James Long (above) a farmer from Turraree  married  Marie Danaher from Moyreen, Shanagolden, daughter of John Danaher, a farmer, the witnesses being William & Nellie Danaher. Marie Danaher was born 1871 and died April 12^th 1908 ages 37 yrs.

Long Jerry, Lyreacrompane, Listowel, (Son of Jeremiah Long & Marie Danaher) died on Sat March 2nd, 1985. Brother to Jimmy Long, Turraree. He went back to Lyre when he was young. Jeremiah (Jerry) Long was born in 1904 and reared back at Spur, Lyreacrompane with his aunt Bridget Long who was married to Thomas Buckley. Thomas and Bridget had no family. On Feb 26th 1933 Jeremiah (Jerry) Long married Mary Sheehy of Renagowan, Lyreacrompane, the witnesses being Martin Sheehy and Bridget Sheehy. Mary Sheehy was born 1904 and died Sept 7th 1937 aged 33 yrs, her husband Jerry present at her death.

Long Jerry, Turraree, Glin, son of Jimmy Long & Johanna Hannie Griffin….Jerry went to live at Clounleharde, Ballyhahill following his marriage to Cathy O’Sullivan, who was the daughter of Tom Sullivan and Margaret Egan from Dromagarraun, Ballyhahill. Jerry died May 19^th 2004. His wife Cathy died Sept 2008. Cathy’s brother Liam O’Sullivan died June 15^th 1994. For more information on the Sullivan family see B.R.J. 1988 p145, an article written by Eileen O’Riordan, Clounleharde.

Long Jimmy…(Son of Jeremiah Long & Marie Danaher) On November 10^th, 1973 death of Jimmy Long, Turraree, Glin. 

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Long Johanna Hannie…Dec 30^th, 1980 death of Hannie Long nee Griffin, Turraree, Glin, wife of Jimmy Long above and hereunder. JOHANNA (HANNIE) GRIFFIN (daughter of Michael Griffin & Norah Fitzgerald. Johanna Griffin was born on June 6th, 1896 at Glenagragra, John Griffin present at the birth. Johanna was a renowned fiddle player and taught many how to play including my late friend Thomas Michael (Buddy) Feury, Glenagragra. On Feb 9th, 1929 at Glin church, Johanna, aged 33 years, married her neighbour James (Jimmy) Long, aged 28 years 1890-1973, Turraree, Glin, the witnesses being Jeremiah Long and Margaret Griffin.

Long John (Jack)….. John (Jack) Long (Son of Jeremiah Long & Marie Danaher) emigrated to the U.S.A., remained single and went to his eternal reward circa 1956. His remains were brought back home to Ireland. Tom Barrett’s hearse from Athea, driven by John Liston (husband of ‘Pixie’) met the remains at Shannon airport. Tony O’Connor who was married to my aunt Joan Lynch was the hackney-man used by the Griffin’s. John was buried in Murhur cemetery.

Long Liam…Nov 1986…John Farmer Fitzgerald, Glin & Liam Long, Turraree, Glin were selected on the Limerick senior football team that beat Waterford in Askeaton. Liam Long son of Seamus & Maureen Long.

Long Liam, Turraree, Glin, (son of Seamus & Maureen)...Sports Star of the Week Feb 14th, 1990…starred for Limerick senior footballers…

Long Liam, Turraree, Glin…(son of Seamus & Maureen) marriage on Monday Aug 6th, 1990 to Angela Normoyle, Knockdown, daughter of Tom & Kitty…Weekly Observer Aug 8th, 1990, Athea Notes.

Long Margaret (Daughter of Jeremiah Long & Marie Danaher) emigrated to the U.S.A. where she married a Mr. Corrigan from Co. Roscommon. Margaret died at 37 yrs of age.

Long Mary Teresa, (Daughter of Jeremiah Long & Marie Danaher) Turraree, Glin….Mary Teresa Long born Nov 13th 1898, Jeremiah’s mother Mary Long present at the birth. Mary Teresa went to Dublin and married John (Sean) Lynch son of David Lynch from  Lyreacrompane, Listowel, Co. Kerry. The marriage taking place in Lyreacrompane on January 19th, 1922, the witnesses being Jeremiah Lynch and Bridget Faley Long, Bridget being Mary Teresa’s step-mother. They lived in Marino in the north side of the city. (Marino made famous by John Sheahan of the Dubliners ballad group with his composition of ‘ ”The Marino Waltz’.  John Sheahan’s father coming from Glenagragra, Glin, Co. Limerick.) One of their daughters Marie Lynch joined the nuns.

Long Mary, (Daughter of Jimmy Long & Johanna Hannie Griffin), Turraree, Glin…Mary Long who married J.P.Collins, Publican, Colbert St., Athea, son of Pat Collins, Knocknagorna. The pub was originally owned by Dan Martin Liston, Dirreen. Dr. McGrath, in Athea had the pub after Liston and prior to the Collins’ taking over. On October 22^nd 1994 Mary and J.P. received an award from Limerick Co. Council in conjunction with Tidy Towns competition for being the best kept business premises in Athea.

Long Mike, (Son Of Jimmy Long & Hannie Griffin), Turraree, Glin & New York….http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com Limerick Leader Sat, July 6th, 1968 page 19. Also…The Pedaling Boy…B.R.J. 1979 page 33………Mike Long emigrated to the U.S.A.  He married Betty Moran daughter of Jim Moran from Clash,  Athea. Jim was married to Aherne. I knew Betty’s uncle Mick Moran, he had a butcher’s shop in Athea. On Feb 24th, 1925 Mick Moran, son of Tom Moran married Hanora Larkin, daughter of James Larkin, Templeglantine, the witnesses being James (Jim) Moran (above) and Catherine Larkin. Mick’s daughter married Mikie McMahon and they carried on the victualler trade in Athea for many years. Mike Long who was a member of the Glenagragra Dramatic Class of the 1940’s/50’s died on Sept 1st, 2020.

Looney Jeremiah….. had a shop in Tullyleague.

Lore Adeline, Dublin married Nicholas Liston (son of Daniel Liston & Ellen Dalton) born in Dirreen, baptised  on Dec 28th, 1840 in Athea church, died on Jan 15th, 1922 at 619 North Circular Road, Dublin 7. aged 82 years, his daughter Kathleen Booth present at his death. Nicholas went to Dublin and worked as a law clerk. He married Adeline Lore on Aug 23rd, 1864, Adeline born in Dublin, an only daughter to Prosper Lore 1822-1873. A newspaper cutting has the following – ‘’Mr. Nicholas Liston, 3 McCarthy’s Buildings, Cabra Road, Dublin & Athea, Co. Limerick to Anne Jane (sic), only daughter of Prosper Lore, ESQ, of Dublin. Marriage record names bride as, Adeline Lore.’’  Citations from (Catholic Telegraph, pg 6.___Freeman’s Journal, pg 3.___ The Evening Freeman, pg 4. Source: British Newspaper Archive (BNA). Adeline died Jan 18th, 1917 at 619 N.C.R., Dublin 7, aged 70 years, her widower Nicholas present at her death.

Loughill House…when in all its glory stood on the banks of the Shannon near Loughill.

Loughnane Anne, Glin was married to Jim Roche, Jim was from some part of Co. Kerry. Anne was born on May 9th, 1903 to John Loughnane & Ellen Kirby. John Loughnane was from Tarbert, son of John Loughnane, he got married on Dec 28th, 1892 at Lixnaw church to Ellen Kirby from Knocknakilla, Co. Kerry, daughter of Timothy Kirby, the witnesses being Michael O’Connor & Timothy Kirby. John Loughnane seinor, I believe, was born on June 16th, 1869 at Dromakee, Co. Kerry to Michael Loughnane & Johanna Broder.

Loughnane Kathleen nee Cahill, Church St., Glin died Sept 1998..

Lucey Chris, Knockdown, son of John Lucey, Fanelton, Macroom hereunder….During the month of August 2000 when Ned O’Shaughnessy was having his break in St. Ita’s, Newcastle West, Chris was busy tidying up Ned’s plot and has many creative features in it writes Peg Prendeville. Chris keeps happy all day long cutting and weaving twigs and branches. ”One is nearer to God in a garden than anywhere else on earth”.

P.S. Ned was back home again towards the end of August.

Lucey John, Fanelton, Macroom, Co. Cork married Ellen “Nell” O’Connor, (daughter of Thomas O’Connor & Mary Sheahan) Ellen was born on Dec 20th, 1896, Ballyguiltenane, Glin, died on Dec 10th, 1982,  Cork, aged 85 years. On Nov 12th, 1927 at Glin church Ellen (Nell) O’Connor married John Lucey, a farmer from Fanelton, Macroom, Co. Cork, son of Patrick Lucey and Mary Lucey Cotter, Gurraneycarney, Co Cork, the witnesses being – Michael Lucey and Mary Meade. As far as I know they had a family of three as follows – i.Teresa Anne Lucey born on Oct 3rd, 1933, died at Cork on Oct 12th, 1998. ii.Female Lucey lives in Chicago and is married to Male Tehan.  iii.Male Lucey lives in Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick. He lived for a time in a caravan next to Ned O’Shaughnessy, Knockdown, Athea, Co. Limerick. Nell went to live in Killeaney with her sister Catherine O’Connor Meade, hence the reason Killeaney is given on her marriage cert.

Lynch Bill & Eddie Langan…Sat Nov 19th, 1983….came to Dublin to buy a car for Bill. Bought it off Ernie Denham’s son. Ernie married to Kathleen Reidy, Knockdown, Bill’s sister in law.

Lynch Bill, Lil & Liam, Ballinamadough, Glin….Coopers Animal Health Milk Quality Awards Scheme.

Lynch Bill, Ballinamadough, Glin…..Letter of confirmation as to the story he related to me some years previous on a hair raising experience encountered at Massey’s Stable’s.

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

Lynch Bridget…Feb 24th, 1930….Death of my great-grandmother, Bridget Lynch, Glasha, Athea, Co. Limerick. For Lynch family see… https://langangeorgedotcom2.wordpress.com/

Lynch Catherine Kate born circa 1818 and died March 15th 1901 at Glenagragra. On February 18th 1846 at Athea church, Catherine married Michael Connell, Glenagragra. Michael was born circa 1812 and died at Glenagragra on June 22nd 1882. This is the Michael Connell as per Griffith’s Valuation 1851.

The 1852 Griffiths valuation show that a Michael & John O’Connell are living in Glenagragra. They both have a number of plots of land, some of which are occupied jointly and others which they share with other families.

Lynch Catherine, Glasha, Athea, (daughter of George Lynch & Mary Flahavan). Catherine Lynch was baptised May 28^th 1854. Address on birth cert given as Clounleharde. Sponsors for Catherine as follows – Michael Connors and Margaret Flahavan. Michael Connors was probably the brother of James Connors who was married to the said Margaret Flahavan.  Strangely enough, when Catherine Lynch’s brother James applied to carry out the construction of the ‘Kerry Line’ roadway he also gave his address as Clounleharde. His father George had the original contract.  Catherine emigrated to New Zealand in 1876 as a Government assisted emigrant. She sailed from Glasgow on the ‘Dunedin’ accompanied by her younger brother George and his wife Johanna McCarthy, arriving in Otago on November 9^th 1876. From there they travelled by coastal boat to Lyttleton. They spent some time in  a farming community outside of Christchurch and on Feb 5^th 1878 at Shands Track, Lincoln, Canterbury she married her 1^st cousin, Michael  (Mick) O’Connor 1856-1931,  son of James O’Connor and Margaret Flahavan, Ballyguiltenane. (Margaret Flahavan being the sister to George Lynch’s wife, Mary Flahavan) The witnesses at their wedding were James & Mary McCabe. It is not known who they were or where they came from. Michael emigrated to New Zealand in 1876. He sailed on the ‘City of Dunedin’ from Glasgow on March 5th 1876 arriving at Lyttelton, the port of Christchurch on July 1^st 1876. Other passengers who sailed with Michael were Matthew Ryan 22yrs and John and Johanna Mulvihill with their family all believed to be from the Glin area. In 1882 Catherine Lynch and Michael (Mick) Connors moved to Longridge Valley, Kingston Crossing. They were accompanied by Michael’s brother John O’Connor and Michael’s brother -in-law George Lynch and his wife Johanna McCarthy. Michael O’Connor died in 1931, his wife Catherine Lynch died  in 1939. Michael O’Connor and Catherine Lynch had eleven children.

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

Lynch Dan, Chicago & Glasha, Athea, Co. Limerick.

Letter from Uncle Dan Lynch, Christmas 1991. 

3521 N Opal Ave, 

Chicago, 

ILL 60634, 

Christmas 1991. 

Dear George, 

                                 Thanks for the card and fine piece of poetry received recently, thanks too for last Xmas mail and the one before that. Never had the address in time to respond but I got smart last year and wrote it down. I hope you didn’t ‘move’ during the year for you neglected to write the address this time. 

                    Anyway, how are you? Heck, a man of your age would have to be well if guys like me are still mobile @ all. 

              I manage to go to work every day so far but will throw in the towel in November 92 D.V. having given thirty five years of service to the University of Illinois, no Vera, I was not a professor of English in that famed institute of higher education. 

Thirty five years is long enough in any place, besides ‘a pig of my age is no Bonham’. But as I say I feel fine, I have some arthritis but it comes and goes and that’s not a bad type of it and anyway we all get something as we get older. Kathleen and the rest of the family are in good health also, the younger ones will be home for Xmas and they will both graduate in May ‘92. Thank God for the end of tuition payments, no regrets tho. 

Mick and Sheila will probably pay us a visit in the Spring on their way to Texas. Have you ever thought of coming yourself, if so, you know where we live and our house is your house. I’ve been asking your mother for years with no results so far, maybe you could talk her into it. I still play your tapes on occasions and while you did mention once that you were leaning more to writing (and you’re good at it) I would hate to see you give up the music. I hope we will play some duets soon again. 

Bye for now, 

Dan. 

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

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

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

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

Best wishes for Christmas & New Year,

Love,

Dan.

Lynch Danny…1983…My 1st, cousin Danny Lynch, formerly of Leitrim Middle, Moyvane bought another horse for £2,000 to follow on from his other horse Uncle Dan. My mother said in one of her letters, ‘sure you wouldn’t get an ass for that money’  Danny died in the U.S. on Sat Sept 10th, 1994.

Lynch Denny ‘Dennie’, New York & Leitrim Middle, Moyvane, Co. Kerry, my 1st, cousin, death of on Aug 27th, 2025, aged 73 years. Son of James & Kathy Lynch.

Lynch Ellen…1890-1970. On June 2nd, 1960, paid a visit to Ireland. Ellen joined the Sisters of Mercy nuns in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A. and following her being professed in 1910 became Sr. Mary Dominic. Ellen died in Springfield on Sept 20th,1971, aged 80yrs. Ellen was my grandaunt.

Lynch Ellen...Tues Sept 13th, 1994…Ellen & her husband Jack Wright on a visit to Ireland from the U.S. Ellen’s father was Tom Lynch, my granduncle. Met them back at my uncle John Lynch’s house.

Lynch George, 1817-1866, Glashapullagh (Glasha), Athea, Co. Limerick. Family of…..George Lynch married Mary Flavin, b1816-1907. (Spelt Flahavan back then) daughter of John (Criona) Flahavan, and Kate Creedon?, Glenagragra. Not sure if she was Creedon but I often heard my grandfather, George Lynch mention the name when we were discussing our relations. Along with John Lynch, George had two other brothers, William and Patrick Lynch and a sister Catherine Lynch whom we’ve already dealt with.

Lynch George, son of George above….George Lynch the youngest child of George Lynch & Mary Flahavan was baptised at St. Bartholomew’s Church, Athea on March 4^th 1858 his sponsors being – John Mulvihill and Johanna Flavin. Johanna was probably his aunt, his mother’s sister. He died suddenly at Riversdale, New Zealand on November 8^th 1918 aged 60 years.

In Monagea RC Church on July 4^th 1876, George married Johanna McCarthy, Monagea, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. Johanna was the daughter of Moses McCarthy, a farmer from Monagea. The witnesses were Daniel Shea & Bridget Green.

Lynch George...April 3rd, 1971…Death of my grandfather George Lynch, Glasha aged 88 years, grandson of George Lynch above.

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Lynch Jack, Glasha died on Mon Nov 2nd, 1992. Jack was married to Nora Flaherty, Knockanure. Noea died in Dec 2023 aged 103 years.

Lynch James ‘The Cooper’. Glasha, Athea, Co. Limerick. Looking at the Census for 1901 & 1911 it would appear that Jim Lynch who was born in 1859 was married twice, firstly on February 25^th 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 24^th 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. 

Lynch James Jimeen...Feb 3rd, 1965…Death of James Lynch, Glasha. James was married to Hannie O’Grady. Leitrim East, Moyvane, grandfather of Jim, John & Hannah and nephew of ‘The Cooper’ above..

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Lynch James, Leitrim Middle, Moyvane, Co. Kerry, son of George Lynch….death notice…Irish Independent 1905-current, Tuesday, September 26, 2000 – Page 35 http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com.

Lynch Johanna…April 1974…Death of Johanna Hannah Lynch nee O’Grady, Glasha aged 90 years. Married to James Lynch.

Lynch Johanna nee Casey...March 24th, 1953….Death of Johanna Lynch, Glasha….known to everybody as Hannie Casey. Hannie, who was from Lower Dirreen, (Scrathan) was married to Jim ‘The Cooper’ Lynch, Glasha. She was the aunt of Moll Connor’s, Mick Dalton’s wife. Hannie had a brother Paddy Casey who lived at the bad bend of the road east of Mick Dalton’s. Paddy lived in Australia for many years, came home a built for himself a little house, known as a ‘Humpy’ because of its shape. To this day, that bend on the road is known as – ‘Paddy Casey’s turn’.

Lynch John, Glasha, born circa 1810. Griffiths valuation of 1852 shows that John & George Lynch have 166 acres of land between them in Glashapullagh, Athea. (Glasha shortned from Glashapullagh) However, at this time only John has a house and it is of the belief that both families lived in the one house. There is sufficient evidence from the Athea parish records to presume that John and George are brothers and that John is the older of the two. Records from the Athea Parish register indicate that  John Lynch  married a Maria (Mary) Walsh but it is not known where Mary came from. From the parish records it has been established that John and Mary had at least four sons and one daughter. There could be other family members. They were as follows:

 (1) Lynch Thomas. Born Sept 2^nd 1843.

(2) Lynch Jim b1847. (The Cooper)

 (3) Lynch Patrick (Patsy). Born 1848.

(4) Lynch William b1850.

(5) Lynch Helen. Born Oct 10th 1852.

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

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

Lynch John, Glasha, (son of George Lynch & Mary Flahavan). John Lynch was baptised December 17^th 1850 at Athea parish Church, his sponsors being – Daniel Scanlan (probably a brother to Ellen Scanlan, Templeathea West) and Johanna Flavin who was probably his aunt. (his mother’s sister). John emigrated to New Zealand circa 1880. According to the New Zealand Land Settlers Return of 1882 John is listed as having 30 acres at Longridge. Despite having his own land it is believed that he lived with his brother George and his wife who was Johanna McCarthy from Monagea, Co. Limerick. He died at home at Riversdale on June 8^th 1938. His headstone has his age as 93 yrs but that is incorrect. He is buried in the same grave as his grand-nephew, George Charles Lynch who died March 29^th 1917 age 4 months. It is not known if he ever paid a return visit to his homeland. See also Lynch Family History.

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

Lynch Sr. Josephine, Glasha & Mt. St. Vincent, O’Connell St, Limerick..Letter to George Langan on March 28th, 2008…Lynch Josephine (Josie) also joined the nuns. She was born December 26^th 1924 and baptised in January 1925. My grandmother Nora Lynch, Glasha and Josie’s uncle Pat (Patin) Lynch, Shanagolden were her two sponsers. She celebrated her diamond jubilee in 2008.

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

Lynch Margaret (Peg), Glasha, Athea…Lynch Margaret (Peg) joined the nuns. She was born in 1921 and is currently (Dec 2008) a patient in Catherine McAuley’s nursing home in Limerick suffering from arthritis and badly able to walk.

Lynch Margaret Maggie, Ballyguiltenane & Glasha, Athea. Married James Jim O’Connor, Ballyguiltenane, Glin. James “Jim” O’Connor,   (son of Thomas O’Connor & Mary Sheahan) born on Dec 20th, 1879, Ballyguiltenane, Glin, died on  March 2nd, 1956, Ballyguiltenane, Glin,  (Age 76 years) On Feb 7th, 1911 at Athea church, Jim O’Connor married my grandaunt Margaret (Maggie) Lynch, Glasha, daughter of James Lynch, the witnesses being Patrick J.Dore, Glin & Ellen Barrett, Dirreen, Athea, James emigrated to Ansonia, Connecticut on June 23rd, 1900 on the S.S. Cedric  to Ms. Kate Geoghegan, 7 Maple St, Ansonia. Following his father’s death he returned to run the family farm in Ballyguiltenane.

Lynch Mary, Ballinagoul, Glin.  Mary was born on June 14th, 1876 and was the eldest daughter of Matthew Lynch and Bridget Culhane from Ballinagoul, Glin, Co. Limerick. Mary married James O’Connell, Ballyguiltenane, Glin in Ansonia in 1899. James was born on Jan 10th, 1869 at  Ballyguiltenane. He emigrated to the US in 1896 and went to live in Ansonia, New haven, Connecticut. Matthew Lynch & Bridget Culhane were married on Feb 9th, 1875 at Newtownsandes Church, Co. Kerry, the witnesses being Maurice Walsh and Edmond McMahon. Matthew’s father was John Lynch, a farmer and Bridget’s father was Pat Culhane from Leitrim Middle, who was also a farmer. Bridget Culhane was the daughter of Patrick Culhane and Honora Enright of Leitrim Middle, Newtownsandes.  Bridget’s brother Thomas Culhane was married to Margaret Hegarty and their eldest daughter Bridget Culhane married James Lynch of Glahapullagh, Athea, my great grandfather.  Mary Lynch was therefore a 1st cousin to Bridget Culhane.

Lynch Mary, Glasha (daughter of George Lynch & Mary Flahavan) Mary Lynch was Baptised Nov 9^th 1856 her sponsors being – John Flavin (b1855 son of Paddy) and Helena Kennelly. There are two certificates concerning Mary’s marriage as follows – On Feb 10th 1880 at Athea church, Mary Lynch, Glasha, daughter of George Lynch, deceased,  married  James Costelloe from Turraree, Glin son of Michael Costelloe a farmer, the witnesses being Murty Costelloe and Ellen Lynch. James’s age given as 26 years and Mary’s age given as 24. Mary’s father George was deceased.

The second marriage certificate reads thus – On Feb 10th 1881 at Athea church Mary Lynch from Glasha, Athea, daughter of George Lynch, deceased, married John Costelloe from Turraree, Glin, son of Michael Costelloe, a deceased farmer, the witnesses being Mortimer Costelloe and Ellen Lynch. John aged 30 years and Mary aged 25 years.

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

Lynch Michael, Glasha, Athea, (son of George Lynch & Mary Flahavan). Michael Lynch was baptised Sept 18^th 1852, address on birth cert given as Dirreen. As already stated, Glasha and Dirreen East were as one back then. The sponsors for Michael as follows – Maurice Higgins and Maria (Mary) Higgins. (Maurice & Mary Higgins either brother and sister or niece and nephew of Con Higgins 1, Glasha) Michael Lynch may have gone to live in Dublin city, in Ballybough as far as I know. I don’t know whether he practised law or not but he had a son George Lynch who was a solicitors clerk and may have had a son John Lynch. Looking at the 1901 census for the Lynch’s of Howth there was a John Lynch age 30yrs present in the home of William Lynch who was another son of George Lynch & Mary Flahavan. This John could have been the nephew of William, the son of Michael above and might be a visitor on census day. See also Lynch Family History

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

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

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

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

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

Lynch Paitin, Mount David, Shanagolden & Glasha, Athea, Co. Limerick, son of Patsy Lynch & Johanna Dalton. Paitin was born November 17^th 1894, his sponsors being James Lynch & Helena Ahern. (Helena Ahern being the daughter of James Ahern and Catherine Dalton). Paitin emigrated to the U.S. for a while but returned home and opened a shop in Athea village where the Liston family now reside. Pat married Margaret Sheahan, Tullyleague, Glin and went to live at Mount David, Shanagolden.

Lynch Patrick, Glasha, Athea, (son of George Lynch & Mary Flahavan). Patrick Lynch was baptised in Athea Church on July 17^th 1849 his sponsors being John & Catherine Lyons. John & Catherine were probably brother and sister as the Catholic Church always gave the maiden names of females where they are sponsors or witnesses. It is thought that Patrick died at Glasha in 1884 aged 35yrs. It is probable that he is interred in Templeathea but there is no headstone there to confirm this. (Mike Connolly)

Lynch Patsy, Blaine, Athea…death of on Nov 8th, 1997. Patsy was a noted flute player, known far and wide for his enchanting melodies. His music had the power to captivate audiences, transporting them to serene landscapes with every note he played. Despite the challenges he faced, particularly his failing eyesight, Patsy never let this deter his passion for music or his love for exploring the world around him.

Every day, Patsy would take many a stroll on the road by his home. The familiar path was a source of comfort and inspiration for him. The gentle rustling of leaves in the breeze, the distant chattering of birds, and the subtle sounds of nature served as an orchestral backdrop to his thoughts. For Patsy, these daily walks were more than just a routine; they were a cherished ritual.

Patsy’s determination was evident in the way he navigated his world. His failing eyesight could have been a significant hindrance, but instead, it became a testament to his resilience. The road by his home became his canvas, where he painted vivid images with his music. Each stroll was an opportunity to compose new melodies, inspired by the environment and his internal reflections.

The community admired Patsy not only for his musical talent but also for his unwavering spirit. His music became a beacon of hope and strength for many, showing that true passion knows no bounds. Patsy’s legacy lived on in the hearts of those who heard his flute’s gentle whispers on the wind, reminding everyone that challenges could be transformed into beautiful symphonies.

In every note he played and every step he took, Patsy taught us that life is about embracing our journey, regardless of the obstacles we face. His story is a beautiful reminder that with passion and perseverance, one can turn life’s trials into a harmonious melody.

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

Lynch Tim, Glenastar, Ardagh, retired C.I.E worker…death of in Jan 1998.

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

Lynch Tom, Mount David, Shanagolden…death of on Sat Jan 11th, 2025. Tom was the son of Paitin Lynch, formerly of Glasha, Athea. See Lynch Paitin, Mount David. (Tom was my 3rd cousin once removed i.e. in between a 3rd & 4th, cousin. Tom’s father Paitin and my grandfather George Lynch were 2nd cousins)

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

Letters transcribed as follows –

Christmas 90/91. Glasha, Wednesday.

Dear George,

I have completed the questionnaire to the best of my knowledge. It was a good thing there weren’t questions on current affairs. I couldn’t tell you what happened last week. Is all this data for publication & what name will I look out for. The Athea Journal is coming out on Friday, I guess you have contributed to that. Did you know that Josie Tierney-White died and was buried yestyerday. Her son Eamon is a police Sergeant in Monaghan, 4 guards came down from there, they wouldn’t seem short of booze at White’s. They kept her body one night at home at her own request. We were at the wake – it was a family affair. This American told us of a wake out there , there was lots of drink – it was an Irish-American wake – and they were all merry. Out in the night the wife of the dead man said I don’t know what to do about my dear husband Jack, whether to have him cremated or to bury him. One guy with a glass in hand said, ‘why don’t you have him stuffed and keep the party going’. It will soon be Xmas, I expect you will be going to the’Square’ for a nice quiet shopping spree!! Tell Vera & Emer I said hello.

All the best,

U.Tom.

George...Tell me about the war years and the Emergency…..

Tom…The war years were not referred to as the Emergency round here. After the war, however, they would say during the emergency. Everyone cut turf for sale because there was a shortage of coal and they were boom years for the people in the bogland areas. Petrol was rashioned & when available users had to state what it was wanted for – what type of vehicle. There was compulsory tillage for farmers with good arable land able to grow wheat etc that did not apply to farmers locally.

George...Tell me about turf cutting in the midlands….

Tom…The turf cutting place in the bog of around Rathangan in Co. Kildare. I believe a few from around here went there but I don’t know exactly who. It was a Government scheme and they lived in camps-Army style. It was tough and those that went didn’t stay long.

George…Tell me about the cigarettes….

Tom...Cigarettes were very scarce and you’d barely be able to buy a full packet. They were available on the black market singly. I think they were one penny each. The brands I remember were, Shirleys, Chesterfield & British Consuls. Maurice the Baker in Athea-long since dead- used to sell them only if he was in a good mood, he was very wicked. Someone asked him one day if he had any American cigarettes & he said, ‘I haven’t, or any fucking Australian ones either.’

George…Tell me about the Brown Flour……

Tom…The flower was called brown flour & nobody liked it, that was rashioned too & could be bought on the black market. The only way to get white flower was by sieving the brown flour stuff through a nylon stocking. That was only done for a special occasion, it took too much time & it was wasteful. Also what was left was only fit for the hens. We never heard it called Black bread here.

George…What did ye do with the empty flour bags……

Tom…The empty flour bags were made into sheets for beds & what a process that was, taking off the brand name – Ranks & Sons 140 Lbs – They also made tea towels out of them. The bags had to be boiled & scrubbed and steeped for days. There was another brand name ‘Sunrise’.

George…Tell me about the Rationing Books…..

Tom…Everyone had Ration Books made up of so many coupons per page. They were issued by the Government & could be used in any shop. All food items were on ration. There were coupons for sweets also but there was always more than enough of them as there wasn’t much money for luxuries.

Lynch Tom, Glasha, my uncle….Article in A.P.J. 1990 p61 entitled ‘On A Wing And A Prayer’. Aer Lingus Flight  144 , in the midst of a storm on a flight to Heathrow airport on Jan 25th, 1990.

Lynch William (1) 1860 -1910.

(son of George Lynch 1)

Lynch William (1), Glasha, Athea…..  was baptised July 7^th 1860 his sponsors being Patrick Lynch and Maria (Mary) Higgins. Patrick Lynch being his uncle, brother of George. Maria Higgins being the sister of Con Higgins, Glasha. William applied to work in the Civil Service as a Prison Warder at Kilmainham Jail in Dublin in the early 1880’s. On Oct 6^th 1890, William married Elizabeth (Lizzie) O’Connor  at Baldoyle RC Church, Dublin. For full family follow link.

William Lynch 1860-1910.

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

Lyndon Mary nee Hayes, Marian Place, Glin…death of in Jan 1990…wife of Tommy Lyndon. Mary was a sister to Timmy Hayes, Clounties, Shanagolden.

Lyons Donie…Monday March 14^th, 1983…Made a recording that night at Buddy Feury’s….. Buddy, Donie Lyons and myself. 

Lyons Donie…Mon Aug 22nd, 1983…Donie and myself played a music session at Collins’ pub in Athea.

Lyons Donie, Dromreask, Glin at Conway’s Hotel, Glin…MacMathuna Ciaran of RTE…Friday Feb 22nd. 1985 did a recording at Conways’s Hotel, Glin. In attendance was my aunt Maureen McInerney, South Mall, Glin, Padraig O’Cearbhaill, Glin, Buddy Feury, amongst others.

Lyons Donie, Dromreask, Glin. 20 year old cow gave birth to triplets on his farm in April 1989.

Lyons Donie…Friday Aug 18th, 1995…Launch of tape at Barrett’s bar in Glin on Irish music and song by Donie Lyons, Dromreask, Glin and Gabriel Fitzmaurice, Moyvane.

Lyons Donie, Dromreask won a medal for singing at the Co Fleadh in Kilmallock on June 1^st, 1997. He came 2nd, in the singing section at the Munster Fleadh in Abbeyfeale in July 1997.

Lyons Done...1st place in English singing at the Co Fleadh in Cappamore on June 4th, 2000.

Lyons Henry, Tralee & Dromreask, brother to Donie above…Local Wit, B.R.J. 1978 page 21.

Lyons Patrick Rev Fr., Ballingarry, Co. Limerick…Tribute poem to By Paddy Faley, W/O July 12th, 1995.

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

Mackessy Elizabeth, New Haven & Tarmons, Tarbert, married John Liston. (son of Brigid Griffin & Daniel J. Liston) John, born on April 25th, 1882. John emigrated and married Elizabeth Mackessey born March 22nd, 1890 and died on Jan 14th 1926 at New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.A. I have Elizabeth Mackessey, born on March 28th, 1889, Tarmons. Emigrated in 1908 from mother Elizabeth, Tarmons to brother Martin Mackessy now living at 25 Button St. New Haven. 

Mackessey Martin, son of Timothy & Elizabeth Mackessey. The Ellis island records show that Martin went to the U.S. in 1904 at the age of 23. He went to his aunt Mary Anne Mackessey at 38 Meadow St, Ansonia. He was followed the same year by his sister Mary Mackessey, aged 20 years to the same address. In 1908, Elizabeth Mackessey went to her brother Martin who was now living at 25 Button St, New Haven from her mother Elizabeth, Tarmons, Tarbert. Elizabeth married John Liston from Dirreen, Athea, as above. In 1913, another sister, Ellen Mackessey went to her sister Katherine Mackessey at 15 Rouche ?, New Haven from father Timothy Mackessey, Tarbert. Also in the Ellis Island record we have in 1896, Thomas Geoghegan, age 20 years, born 1876 travelling with Thomas Mackessey, age 21 years, born 1875, both going to Ansonia. N.B. 38 Meadow Street is now 70 Meadow St where Mary Geoghegan Flynn lived. Bill Dillon and his wife Mary Langan, my grandaunt, lived in the upper part of the house before they bought 184 New Haven Avenue, Derby, Connecticut.

Mackessey Timothy, Tarmons...At Newtownsandes church in 1872, Timothy married Elizabeth Mulvihill, Glenalappa, daughter of John Mulvihill – Witness, Edmund Sheahan. Elizabeth had two sisters – Mary Mulvihill who in 1867 married Edmund Sheahan and Joan Mulvihill who in 1888 married Thomas Sheahan – two sisters married two brothers. Edmund & Thomas had a sister Mary Sheahan who married Thomas O’Connor, Ballyguiltenane. See also…. Woods William & Geoghegan Patrick.

Mackessey variations of the spelling – McKessy, Mackessey, McKessey, Mackessy.

Mackessey Family as above and on this link…

Mackessy Mary...Mary married Patrick3 (Paddy) McInerney (John2,Patrick1), Patrick born circa 1819 in Ballyguiltenane, Glin, married on June 11^th, 1855 in Glin, the witnesses being John Wallace & Mary Moore. Something to note here, the McInerney’s had land in both Ballyguiltenane and Tullyleague, just a little stream dividing the two townlands.

Madigan Dave, Ballyguiltenane, Glin…death of his father Michael Madigan, Ballyvocogue, Askeaton, April 1990.

Madigan Margaret, Ballyguiltenane, Glin…Award for her service to the Civil Defence….Weekly Observer, April 17th, 2024 p31.

Madigan Mary came from near Knockpatrick graveyard, Shanagolden, (See Reidy Maurice, Killeaney.)

Mahony Denny, Lower Athea, R.I.P. Dec 1991, sympathy to his wife Anne, daughters and son.

Mahony Maggie, Templeathea, death of on April 29th, 2000.

Mahony Patrick, Templeathea, Athea….Sworn Inquiry 1948.

Mangan Edward, Main St,. Glin, died suddenly in March 1989.

Mangan Mick, Clounleharde…. Mick was the son John Mangan & Bridie Wallace, he had two brothers, John & Paddy Mangan. Mick was a renowned fiddle player. He married Elizabeth Walsh who lived approx. one half mile west of Ballyhahill cross on the Glin road. Mick married in there to a farm Elizabeth inherited from her uncle. They had no family. The story of Mick Mangan from Clounleharde paints a vivid picture of local history and musical heritage. As a renowned fiddle player, Mick’s legacy is captured in the tune known as “Mick Mangan’s Jig,” a piece of music that has been passed down through generations. Indeed, my grandfather Paddy Langan taught me that tune on the fiddle when I was very young, and I still have it to this day. This tune not only celebrates Mick’s skill but also serves as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of the region.

Mangan P., Cahara, Glin died Oct 1941.

Mangan Thomas, Cahara, Glin. Thomas was born in 1872. He died on 04 Jul 1944 in Cahara, Glin Co. Limerick Ireland. Thomas married Ellen Stackpoole, (daughter of Philip Stackpoole & Bridget Dillane).  Ellen was born on 18 Dec 1872 in Kinard, Glin County Limerick Ireland. She died on 26 Sep 1953 in Cahara, Glin Co. Limerick.

Mangan Una nee Barry ….Family & Friends…

Martin Anne, daughter of John Martin, Whiskeyhall, Finoo, married Thomas Carter, Finoo, Ballyhahill. (see Carter Thomas)

Markievicz Park, Athea…Tree Planting 1980’s. Photo hereunder courtesy of A.P.J. 1989 p6.

Massey, Ardagh, Co. Limerick…Lines Suggested in seeing a Fox Hunt.

Martin Willie, Marian Place, Glin… The rich tapestry of Glin’s musical heritage is beautifully illustrated by the story of Willie Martin, a member of a renowned family known for their singing prowess. His father’s role as a process server perhaps provided a unique backdrop to the melodies that filled their home. Wilie’s marriage to Lena Mai Mulvihill further intertwined the local musical threads, as she was the relative of Martin ‘The Weaver’ Mulvihill from Ballygoughlin, Glin a name that resonates with the cultural fabric of the area. This union not only symbolised the joining of two families but also the blending of their musical legacies.

Matthews Ann, Gortnagross, Athea…death of on Oct 18th, 2000. Fondly remembered by her husband and family. A.P.N.

Matthews Peg, Gortnagross, Athea, died Nov 1989, widow of Tom Matthews hereunder. Buried on Wed Nov 8th, 1989 in Templeathea cemetery.

Matthews Tom, Gortnagross, Athea, died May 1989. Buried in Templeathea cemetery.

Maume Annie.…On June 29th, 1912, at Charleville church, Patrick Enright, Dromreask, Glin married Annie Maume from Newline, Charleville, Co. Cork, daughter of Edmond Maume, a bootmaker, the witnesses being – Edmond Ryan & Mary Rooney. Annie was born on Nov 20th, 1879 and died at Dromreask on September 19^th 1959 aged 81yrs. Her mother’s name was Anne Neville.

Mayo…Mon Jan 2nd, 1989…major gold strike reported in Co. Mayo.

Meade Family….Clounleharde……they lived west of Bricktown Crossroads….All the family emigrated to the U.S.A….No sign of their home there now.

Meade John, New York & Killeaney, Glin….On a visit to his relatives in Glin & Moyvane. Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, July 02, 1966 – Page 13 http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Meade Mary from Killeaney, daughter of Michael Meade and Catherine O’Connor, married Cummane John, Knockdown. (See also Cummane Patrick)

Meade Neddy & Joe, Killeaney, Glin…Both brothers emigrated. Neddy worked in a factory in Birmingham, England. Joe was taken to Dublin by his brother Tom who worked in the Civil Service and got educated there. He became an electrical engineer, emigrated to Canada where he done very well. There were six brothers and two sisters in the Meade family, one of the sisters Mary Meade married John Commane, Knockdown. Their father was Michael Mike Meade and their mother was O’Connor. Catherine “Kate” O’Connor,   (daughter of Thomas O’Connor & Mary Sheahan)  born on May 1st, 1884, Ballyguiltenane, Glin, died on Feb 8th, 1958, Killeaney, Glin   aged 73 years. On Feb 17th, 1906 at Glin church, Catherine O’Connor married Michael Mike Meade, Killeaney, Glin, the witnesses being –   John Meade & Bridget Morgan. (Michael Mike Meade was born on May 26th, 1866, his mother was Mary Sheehy, he died suddenly from heart failure on Oct 10th, 1931 aged 70 years.)

Meade Patie, Blacksmith in Abbeyfeale in byegone days. The forge was demolished circa the 1960’s to make way for the Fire Station.

Meade William Joseph, Clounleharde, Ballyhahill. William was born on 06 Jun 1870 in Clounleharde, Ballyhahill County Limerick. He died on 07 Aug 1935 in Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, USA. William was the son of Pat Meade, Clounleharde and Bridget Mulqueen. On 09 Sep 1894 in Jersey City, Hudson, William married Mary Feury (daughter of Thomas4 Feury and Honora Kelly). Mary was born on 23 Apr 1866 in Ballyguiltenane, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. She died on 16 Dec 1906 in Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, USA.

Meehan Una, Rossacon, Newmarket, Co. Cork, daughter of Richard & Mary Shanahan, Lower Rd, Athea. It was announced on Aug 10th, 1996 that Una was to succeed Timmy Woulfe as Principal of Athea National School.

Merrigan Mary nee Dalton, Slough, Berks & Lower Main St, Glin….died during the week of March 7th, 1990.

Missorici Nuala nee Danaher, Athea…death of on July 17th, 1999. Daughter of Pa Danaher & Josie O’Connor. Nuala was married to Vito Missorici whom she met while on a holiday to Italy.

Mohangi…Feb 10th, 1964…Trial of Shan Mohangi opens at the central criminal court in Dublin for the murder of 16 year old Hazel Mullen.

Moloney Margaret 1869-1952. The oldest Harbour Master in the world and the only woman ever to hold the position of Harbour Master. Margaret, who was born in Glin, Co. Limerick, took up the position in 1919 following the death of her brother Seamus. Plans were to be drawn up in Oct 1999 to commemorate Margaret, whether it came to fruition or not, I don’t know.

Moloney Nellie nee Sullivan, Church St, Glin died Aug 1989.

Molyneux Jack, Killeaney, Glin…. The history of Glin, a village in County Limerick, is rich with stories of local families and their contributions to the community. Jack Molyneux, originally from Lyreacrompane in County Kerry, settled in Killeaney with his wife Mary Cusack. The Cusack family had deep roots in the area, with Mary’s father owning a grinding mill in Kilfergus, quite close to where Kevin Reidy lived. Jack & Mary had no family. Jack’s sister Nora Molyneaux was married to James Stack, Turraree, a brother to Laurence Stack who lived in a cottage on the Scort Road.

Monteagle Lord, Mount Trenchard, Foynes. Lord Monteagle was a landlord over vast parts of Foynes and Shanagolden. He was very popular and extremely kind to the poor in the area. The estate was originally granted to Francis Trenchard on 20 June 1612 by a charter of James I. He constructed the first house on the site. The current Mount Trenchard House was built in the late 1770s by the Anglo-Irish Rice family, who were major landowners in County Limerick.

Moore’s Bar, Carrickerry, changed ownership in Feb 2025 after over a centuary of service to the locality. Hannie Moore nee O’Connor was the original owner, married to Stephen Moore. Hannie was born in Glasha, Athea, daughter of Mick Connors. Her sister Mary (Moll) O’Connor was married to Mick Dalton, Glenbawn, Mick Dalton married in there. Following Hannie’s passing, her daughter Joan nee Culhane took over the business. Following Joan’s untimely death her son Seamus Culhane took over and ran the pub ’till 2025. Eugene Ahern from Rooskagh is the current owner.

Moore John, Glin….death of…. Evening Echo 1896, current, Wednesday, December 05, 1934.

Moore Mary, Ballyculhane, Glin married Ambrose Kelly, Ballygoughlin, Glin. (See Kelly Johnny, Ballyguiltenane)

Moore Mrs. Mary, Colbert St, Athea died Oct 1989.

Moore Patrick, Aughrim, Moyvane. Patrick married Margaret Mulvihill,  (daughter of John Mulvihill and Bridget Cunningham) They had a son Michael (Mick) Moore whose son Pat Moore was a Parish Priest in Duagh, Co. Kerry.

Moran James.…death of on Aug. 26th, 1968, native of Athea, Co. Limerick; beloved husband of Ita (nee Ahern) devoted father of Thomas, Elizabeth and John. New York NY Irish American Advocate 1968.

Moran Margaret…Feb 3rd, 1988…Death during the week of Mrs. Margaret Moran, Carrickerry, wife of Tom Moran. She was laid to rest on Wednesday Jan 27th, 1988 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Athea.

Moran Michael T., Toureendonnell, Athea…died circa July 1941.

Moran Mick, Clash, Athea…. Mick Moran, had a butcher’s shop in Athea. On Feb 24th, 1925 Mick Moran, son of Tom Moran married Hanora Larkin, daughter of James Larkin, Templeglantine, the witnesses being his brother James (Jim) Moran and Catherine Larkin. Mick’s daughter married Mikie McMahon and they carried on the victualler trade in Athea for many years.

Moran Paddy, Knocknagorna, Athea died in Jan 1992. Interred in Holy Cross on Sunday Jan 5th, 1992.

Moran nee Quinn Peg, Knocknagorna, Athea…death of on Oct 4th, 1999. I played many a game of football for Athea with her son Seanie.

Moran Patrick, Toureendonnell, Athea…died Dec 1988.

Moran Tom, Ardagh & Toureendonnell, Athea, death of on Jan 24th, 2025. Often called to his former home at the shop in Toureendonnell with Mickey (Marshall) McMahon when we were selling trailer loads of turnips back in 1970/’71. His father was Paddy Moran and his mother was Ellen Brosnahan. On Feb 9th, 1929 at Coolcappa church, Paddy Moran, Toureendonnell, son of Paddy Moran, married Ellen Brosnahan, Knocknagorna, daughter of James Brosnahan, the witnesses being – James Brosnahan & Josie Brosnan.

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

Moran Tommy…March 2023…Death of Tommy Moran of Red Cow Hotel, Dublin and Toureendonnell, Athea. His mother, Kathy Morgan from Glenagragra and my mother were in the same class in Ballyguiltenane National school.

Morgan Catherine, Glenagragra, Glin, marriage at Glin church on Tuesday April 3rd, 1945 to Thomas Moran, farmer from Toureendonnell, Athea. Bridesmaid was Miss Margaret Moran and best man Daniel Moran. Catherine and my mother sat side by side in the same class at Ballyguiltenane national school.

Morgan Jimmy…Feb 14th, 1972…Death of Jimmy Morgan, Glenagragra. Often cut the hay for Jimmy.

Morgan Thomas, Turraree, Glin….Sudden death, 1934…

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

Moroney Paddy, Shanagolden, died in May 1989, brother to Paddy Moroney, Templeathea.

Moroney Fr. Michael…July 13th, 1988…Fr. Michael Moroney home on holidays to his parents Danny & Mairead Moroney in Templeathea, Athea from his parish in Louisiana, U.S.A.

Moylan Seamus, Ballyallinan, Rathkeale….see also Mary Culhane, Riddlestown, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick above.

Mulcahy Joe, Marian Place, Glin….died in Nov 1990.

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

Mulcaire Eily, Turraree, too, passed away last week at the good old age of 93. Eily, from Turraree, was tenderly cared for by her nephew John Hayes and wife Geraldine in Glenbawn for the past 17 years. It was lovely that she died peacefully in her sleep. Sympathies to John and Geraldine and their children Michael and Marie; also to her other nieces and nephews in the Hayes and Flavin families.) Above taken from Knockdown News Jan 11th 2017 in the Athea Newsletter by Peg Faley Prendeville.

Mulcare/Mulcair Catherine, Ballyengland, Borrigone, Askeaton, daughter of Owen Mulcair and Bridget Costello. On Feb 10th, 1872 at Robertstown, church, Borrigone, Askeaton, Co. Limerick, Catherine married John Hogan, Kinard, Glin, the witnesses being – Patrick Shaughnessy & John O’Brien. (See Hogan John, Kinard)

Mullane Sr. Cornelius, Cork & Athea. Matron at the Bons Secure in Cork, celebrated her Golden Jubilee as a nun in July 1996.

Mullane Daniel, Lower Dirreen, Athea, father of Danny hereunder. On Feb 24th, 1903 at St Michael’s church Limerick city, Daniel Mullane, Athea, aged 38 years, son of John Mullane, married Catherine Creedon, Ashgrove, Newcastle West, daughter of John Creedon, a farmer, the witnesses being – Denis Mullane, Athea & Mary Scanlon, Newcastle West. John Mullane was a brother to Denis Mullane hereunder.

Mullane ‘Danny’ Daniel, Knockdown, Athea, son of Daniel Mullane & Catherine Creedon, above….Application for a dance hall license 1947…..Kerryman 1904 current, Saturday, December 06, 1947 http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com Danny died in Aug 1997 and is buried in Holy Cross cemetery, Athea. His wife Maggie Nee Culhane died on Oct 4th, 1977, aged 65 years.

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Mullane Denis, Lower Dirreen, Athea, Co. Limerick had a daughter JOHANNA MULLANE, born on June 7th, 1866, died on July 21st, 1932, daughter of Denis Mullane and Johanna Scanlon, married Jeremiah Mulvihill, Aughrim, Moyvane, on Feb 21st, 1903 at Glin church, the witnesses for the wedding were Denis Mulvihill & Johanna Granvillle. Johanna Scanlon was born in 1822 in Dirreen, Athea, County Limerick. She died on Jan 27th, 1912 in Dromreask, Glin, County Limerick aged 90 years, her daughter Johanna Mulvihill present at her death. Denis Mullane, Derreen, Athea was a blacksmith by trade, having his smithy at the Lower Dirreen/Knocknagorna croosroads junction.  Denis died on March 11th, 1889 at Dirreen, Athea, aged 68 years, his son Patrick (Patsy) Mullane present at his death. Following the death of Denis, his widow Johanna, along with her son Patrick (Patsy) and daughter Johanna moved to Dromreask, Glin, Co. Limerick to a farm that had been vacated, when Johanna’s daughter Ellen Mullane, who was married to John Granville had emigrated to New Zealand. According to the 1901 census, Patrick (Patsy) Mullane was head of the family. Jeremiah Mulvihill married into the Mullane place in Dromreask. (Patrick (Patsy) was still there in 1905 as he was listed as occupier when present at the birth of Denis Mulvihill. (Denny Jer)

Mullane Johanna, Dirreen, Athea Death of Priest’s Mother. died in Oct 1942. Johanna was married to James Mullane, merchant & farmer. She was the mother of Fr. John Mullane, Liverpool diocese. Finished up Canon John Mullane. John had the distinction of being able to jump across the widest part of the river Gale in Athea and leap over Synan’s gates. He was the only person at the time to achieve both. There was a poem written by E.P. Hartnett praising Canon John’s feats. The poem is re-produced in the 1990 issue of the West Limerick Journal. . John was born in 1897, ordained a priest in 1922 and died in 1982 aged 85 years. He is buried in St. Gerard’s cemetery Theyberh, Rotherham.

Mullane John, Lower, Athea. An old and respected member of the Athea community passed away on Friday, the 18th June, 1926 in the person of Mr. John Mullane, of Lower Athea. His demise has caused widespread regret in the locality, not alone among his near friends and relatives, but among the outside public, also. Deceased, who bail attained to a good round age, was famous for his prowess as an athlete in his youth, and he was also remarkable for his great physical strength. In this connection it may be of interest to remark that Mr. Patrick Mullane, who was such a distinguished member of the great Kerry football team of 1912, ’13 and ‘I4, is a son of the late John Mullane. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com Limerick Leader 1905-current, Monday, June 28, 1926; Page: 4
Death of an Athea Resident, John Mullane

Mullane John, Knocknaboula, Foynes….John was the creamery manager at Turraree (Crough) and cycled to and from the creamery on his push bicycle. He was married to Mary O’Shea. He had a son Paddy Mullane who was the creamery manager in Glin.

Mullane’s, Knockdown…Sunday Feb 23rd, 1986…Helicopter landed at Mullane’s, Knockdown, ran out of fuel coming from Kerry mountain rescue.

Mullane Mai nee Shanahan, died on Oct 3rd, 2013. Mai originally from Glenbawn, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick.

Mullane Margaret.….Margaret Mullane daughter of Denis Mullane and Johanna Scanlon,. Lr, Dirreen, married Mike O’ Shea who lived in Dromreask, Glin on the left side of the Athea to Glin road overlooking Blaine bog. Mike was the son of David (Dave) O’Shea & Mary Windle. Following Mike O’Shea’s death from pneumonia, on Feb 6th, 1876, aged 35 years, Margaret Mullane O’Shea emigrated to New Zealand taking with her, their three young children. Margaret didn’t re-marry after that.

Mullane Mary, Templeathea East died on Feb 3rd, 1987.

Mullane Nora…Jan 16th, 1995…Death of Nora Mullane nee Normile, wife of Jackie Mullane. Buried on Jan 18th. Sister to Tom & Patin Normile, Knockdown.

Mullane Patrick (Patsy, Dromreask, Glin, Co. Limerick Patrick (Patsy) Mullane aged 44 in 1901 census, son of Denis and Johanna Scanlon Mullane remained single in life. Patsy lived at Dromreask with his mother Johanna and his sister who was also called Johanna.  Following Johanna’s marriage to Jeremiah Mulvihill a major rumpus (for want of a better word) occurred resulting in Patrick (Patsy) having to vacate the place hence his name not appearing in the 1911 census. Patsy was there up to 1905 as he was  listed as occupier at the birth of Denis Mulvihill. I’m being told he finished up living back in Dirreen with his 1st cousin, Mary Mullane Scanlon. In fact Brian Moriarty, (Brian being the great grandson of Michael Griffin and Mary Mullane) you are correct where you say you found a Patrick Mullane boarding with Timothy Scanlon at Dirreen, Athea.  Timothy Scanlon was married to Mary Mullane, Patrick (Patsy’s) Mullane 1^st cousin.

Mullane Patrick (Pa), Colbert St. Athea…death of on Jan 30th, 1997. Local businessman who was held in high esteem by all who knew him.

Mullane Ta, Knockdown…Fri Aug 9th, 1985….new pub taking shape, being roofed at the moment.

Mullane Tim, Knocknagorna married Mary Ann Sheehy (daughter of Roger Sheehy & Nora ‘Nonie O’Sullivan), Templeathea East and had a family of 12, Tim was a brother to Tom Mullane, Knocknagorna and an uncle to Johnny Mullane and Conor. Tim and Mary Ann lived in Templeathea East. (Slientrach.) 

Mullane William (Denny William), Templeathea died on July 1st, 2003.

Mullins Margaret (Madge), Killenaule, Co. Tipperary…..James “Jim” Meade, born on Sep 10th, 1911, Killeaney, Glin, died on July 9th,1986, Glin, aged 74 years. On March 3rd, 1943 at Killenaule church, Co. Tipperary, James married Margaret (Madge) Mullins from Killenaule, daughter of Daniel Mullins, farmer, the witnesses being – Peter Meade & Kathleen O’Connell. James profession given as tradesman. Margaret, born circa 1907, died on Jan 13th, 1980. Both interred in Kilfergus cemetery. James came back to live at the  Mall, Glin where he operated a taxi business. (See O’Connor Family, Ballyguiltenane)

Mullins Mick, Glenville, Ardagh, Co. Limerick, death of in Feb 1999. In 1956, Mick along with his wife Madge nee Brouder formed the Old Glenside Ceili Band. The Music Man Is Gone By Tom Aherne, W/O Feb 24th, 1999.

Mullins Canon Tony…departing Athea & Abbeyfeale Sept 2024 for Cratloe, Co. Clare.

Mulvihill Brendan…. DENNIS BRENDAN MULVIHILL, Tullyleague, Ballygoughlan, Glin, Co. Limerick and formerly Washington DC and The Bronyx, New York death of unexpectedly 23rd of December 2024. Predeceased by his father Martin Ballygoughlin, Glin and New York. Left a legacy of original fiddle tunes.

Mulvihill Bridget…Nov 18th, 1987…death during the week of Mrs. Bridget Mulvihill nee Mullins, Shanagolden, mother of Denny Mulvihill, Colbert St. Athea.

Mulvihill Bridget, born at Coole, Glin. On July 20th, 1924 at Ballyhahill church, Bridget, aged 28 years, the daughter of Cornelius Mulvihill & Catherine Wallace, married Mathew Dillane, aged 47 years, (son of Michael2 Dillane and Catherine Culhane) from KIlleaney, Glin, – the witnesses being Patrick F.O’Connor & Mary Mulvihill. Mathew died in 1952 in Killeaney.

Mulvihill Con Rev Fr., Lower Athea….. Con Mulvihill was an uncle to Paddy Mulvihill of our time. Con Mulvihill was later raised to the priesthood and served in the foreign missions. (Paddy Quaid A.P.J. 1990 p67)

Mulvihill Daniel, Coole Glin/Ballyhahill, 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. Daniel 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.

Mulvihill Denis (son of Nicholas Mulvihill & Mary Mulvihill, Leitrim, Moyvane) was born on Aug 7th, 1902 in Leitrim East, Moyvane, County Kerry. Denis was a member of the Garda Siochana and was stationed in Cork, He retired to Glin, Co. Limerick and opened a barbers shop on Main St., next to Pakie Culhane’s drapery business. Denis was married without issue. I think he adopted a girl who married Woulfe (shop) from Killeaney Lower, Glin.

Mulvihill Denis (son of Jeremiah Mulvihill) was born in 1845 in Aughrim, Moyvane, County Kerry Ireland. He died on 21 Jul 1926 in Dromisk, Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland. He married Hanora Feury, daughter of James Feury and Margaret Carmody, on 17 Feb 1868 in Labasheeda Catholic Chapel ,Labasheeda, County Clare. She was born in 1846 in Lackyle, Co. Clare, Ireland. She died on 13 May 1934 in Moyvane, Listowel, Co. Kerry, Ireland. It is of the belief that Hanora was an accomplished concertina player. On line photo (see Glin Items) where it says the older woman in the photo is Mary Feury, wife of William Dillane i.e. the woman on right with child in lap. They coloured this photo. The boy on his father’s knee is Maureen Dillane’s father, Gerald Dillane. So the girl on the  women’s knee must be Honora Dillane born 1906. Maureen Dillane is Maureen Fitzgerald, christened – (Catherine Mary Dillane). She was born in 19– in Glin to Gerald Dillane & Kathleen Barrett.  Photo 1907 (Mary King)

Mulvihill Denny, Colbert St, Athea….Launch of his book ‘The Bike, The Bog & The Graveyard’ on Sat Dec 13th 2025 at Con Colbert Memorial Hall, Athea.

Mulvihill Denny Jer, Dromreask, (son of Jeremiah Mulvihill & Johanna Mullane) was born on Sept 11th,1905 in Dromreask, Glin, Co. Limerick, Patrick (Patsy) Mullane occupier present at the birth. Denny died in Dromreask on Wed Sept 25th, 1985,  On Feb 18th, 1941 at Athea church, Denis married Debora (Dora) Barrett from Knocknagorna, Athea, daughter of Michael Barrett. & Mary Everett,  the witnesses being Patrick Mulvihill & Maigread Mullane. Dora was born on Dec 26th, 1911 and died in February 1992.  Mary Everett was Australian. Michael Barrett was born on Feb 6th, 1864 to John Barrett & Catherine Bresnahan. (Bresnahan is a variation of the name Brosnan) (I knew Denis & Dora very well). (See Mulvihill Family, Aughrim)(George Langan)

Mulvihill Eamon...Oct 5^th, 1981… death of Eamon Mulvihill, Derreen, Athea.

Mulvihill Edmund, kilteery glin, March 22nd, 1944…Death of Edmund (Ned) Mulvihill, Leitrim East, Moyvane, Co. Kerry. married to Margaret Culhane sister of Bridget Culhane my great grandmother.

Mulvihill Ellen, (daughter of Hanora4 Feury and Denis Mulvihill) was born on 29 Nov 1868 in Aughrim, Moyvane, County Kerry and died on 28 Sep 1954 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA. She married Patrick Scanlon, son of Michael Scanlon and Catherine Mary Enright, on 10 May 1887 in St. Patrick’s Church, St. Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota. Patrick was born on 17 Mar 1865 in Aughrim, Moyvane, County Kerry and died on 28 Mar 1924 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA.  Patrick Scanlon lived in what is known locally as the ‘glen road.’ in Aughrim. Male Scanlon who is farming in Glenagragra/Dromreask with  Female Scanlon, daughter of Jack Scanlon & Peggy Conway is the grand-nephew of Patrick.

Mulvihill Brendan…. DENNIS BRENDAN MULVIHILL, Tullyleague, Ballygoughlan, Glin, Co. Limerick and formerly Washington DC and The Bronyx, New York death of unexpectedly 23rd of December 2024. Predeceased by his father Martin Ballygoughlin, Glin and New York.

Mulvihill Family, Aughrim & Leitrim, Moyvane, Co. Kerry & Dromreask, Glin, Co. Limerick..

Mulvihill Hanora. (daughter of Jeremiah Mulvihill & Johanna Mullane) was born on Jan 27th, 1910 in Dromreask, Glin County Limerick. She died on May 8th, 2003 at Larha, Astee, Co. Kerry. On Feb 25th, 1943 at Glin church, Hanorah married Thomas Patrick Walsh, a farmer from Larha, Astee, Co. Kerry, son of Edmond Walsh, & Nora Sheehy. Nora, I believe was from Muingwee, Duagh, Co. Kerry. Edmund listed as deceased. The witnesses being Edmund Walsh & Nora Mulvihill. Edmond Walsh & Nora Sheehy were married on Feb 13th, 1896 at Duagh church, Edmond being the son of Thomas Walsh who was deceased and Nora Sheehy being the daughter of Patrick Sheehy, the witnesses being John Walsh & Mary Sheehy. Thomas Walsh was born April 18th, 1911 in Astee, Co. Kerry. He died on Sep 6th, 1974. They had a family of 5.

Mulvihill Hanora,   (daughter of Hanora4 Feury and Denis Mulvihill)  was born on Nov 2nd., 1878 in Aughrim, Moyvane, County Kerry. She died on Nov 27th, 1964 in Moyvane, County Kerry. She married Daniel Windle, son of Henry Windle & Catherine Enright, Barrogogeen, Moyvane. Daniel was born in Leitrim East, Movyane County Kerry on April 2nd, 1877. He died on June 17th, 1951 at Leitrim East. Dan Windle’s daughter Kathy Windle, was married to my uncle James Lynch. Leitrim Middle, Moyvane. James was born on May 22nd, 1915 in Glasha, Athea County Limerick. He died on Sep 25th, 2000. Kathy died on 18 Mar 2006. N.B. Aughrim & Glenalappa are two townlands in Moyvane. For some reason or other the residents of Glenalappa are listed under Aughrim for the the 1901/1911 Census.

Mulvihill Honora, Toureendonnell, Athea married Michael Liston, born on Feb 21st, 1837 at Dirreen, Athea, emigrated to the U.S. Married circa 1862 to Honora Mulvihill 1848-1909 from Toureendonnell, Athea. Died on 23 JUN 1920 • Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. Daniel LISTON reports birth of HIS Grandson Michael LISTON, son of Michael LISTON and Honora MULVIHILL. Not Married. Illegitimate. Born 16th February 1864 Toorendonnell, Athea. Honora died on Aug 2nd, 1909 and is buried in  Calvary Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Mulvihill Jack, formerly of Upper Athea…died in England Aug 1990. Sympathy to his sisters, Mrs Betty O’Connor & Mrs Bridie Scanlon, Upper Athea.

Mulvihill James,  (son of Hanora4 Feury and Denis Mulvihill)  was born on 29 Feb 1876 in Aughrim, Moyvane, County Kerry. He died on 13 Mar 1965 in Movyane, County Kerry. On Feb 16th, 1915 at Newtownsandes church, James Mulvihill married Elizabeth (Lizzie) Grady from Leitrim East, daughter of Michael Grady, the witnesses being – Michael Mulvihill & Johanna Grady. Elizabeth was a sister to Johanna (Hannie) Grady who on Feb 19th, 1916  married James Lynch, Glasha, Athea, Co. Limerick, the witnesses being – Patrick Lynch & Margaret O’Grady. James Lynch being a 2nd, cousin to my grandfather George Lynch. Other siblings included – Michael, James, Nora, Mary and Margaret O’Grady. Margaret O’Grady, married on Feb 10th, 1923 at Newtownsandes church to John (the cooper) Shine, a farmer from Kilbaha, son of Cornelius Shine, the witnesses being Patrick Mulvihill & Margaret Barrett.  One of the same Grady family was the great grandmother to Donie Lyons, my 3rd, cousin from Dromreask, Glin. Another one of the O’Grady’s was the grandmother of John Joe Sheehan, Knockdown, Athea.

Mulvihill James born 1871-, son of John Mulvihill, Dooncaha, Tarbert, married Margaret Goulding,  born May 20th, 1875, Carhoona, Kilnaughtin, Co. Kerry, marriage on July 8th, 1894 at Tarbert church and had at least two children as follows –

John Mulvihill born on March 6th, 1894.

Michael Mulvihill born on Aug 22nd, 1895.

Mulvihill James Jim, Glenalappa, Moyvane, (son of Michael Mulvihill & Alice Liston) James (Jim) Mulvihill born on Sept 28th, 1878, died Dec 1958 and buried in Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim. On July 15th, 1914 at St. Brigid’s church, Ballinamore, James Mulvihill, solicitor’s clerk, married Brigid Mullany, a National School teacher from Ballinamore, daughter of John Mullany, the witnesses being – Peter Dolan & Lavinia Mullany.

Mulvihill Jeremiah.... was born in 1815 in Ireland. He died after 10 Feb 1859 in Ahanagran, Ballylongford County Kerry Ireland. He married Ellen Reidy in 1835 in Ireland. She was born about 1820 in Ireland.

Mulvihill plot and Tombstone Inscription.

Jeremiah Mulvihill (father of Denis Mulvihill husband of Hanora Fury) was buried in the plot some time after 10 February 1859, when he was the witness, when his daughter Mary. married John Daniel Enright. At the time of his death he was at Aghavallen, Kerry with the Enright family. The Enright oral history says, “After he died men came to the house to carry coffin to the Muhur Graveyard. A tailor had come to the house to make shoulder pads for the men. ” Speaking to cousin John Lynch, to carry a coffin that distance was a rare honour.  John, who is descended from Jeremish told me, that their Mulvihill graveyard plot was larger. Oral history says, “It was a time, when many people were dying. A family had recently arrived. When several members of this family died, they had no where to bury their dead. Jeremiah gave them a part of the Mulvihill plot for their own.” (Mary King)

Mulvihill Jeremiah, Dromreask, Glin, (son of Hanora4 Feury and Denis Mulvihill)  was born on April 20th, 1871 in Aughrim, Moyvane, Co. Kerry. He died on 22 Oct 1951 in Dromreask, Glin, County Limerick. On Feb 21st, 1903 at Glin church, Jeremiah married JOHANNA MULLANE, born on June 7th, 1866, Dirreen, Athea, died on July 21st, 1932, daughter of Denis Mullane and Johanna Scanlon. The witnesses for the wedding were Denis Mulvihill & Johanna Granvillle. 

Mulvihill Joe (Pat’s), Dromreask was another man from the locality that possessed an abundance of wit…someone onetime asked him what sort of holding had he got and Joe replied, ‘I have grass for five cows and water for five hundred’. Mickey Normile from Dromreask built for himself a house in Scort in 1930 on the site of a cut away bank of ray-turf. There was a wren party held there sometime after its construction and Mikie Kinnane told me that Joe ‘Pats’ Mulvihill spent the best part of a day, and was exhausted in the process, from cutting rushes with a scythe for the making of a passage all around the house so as the party guests had sound ground to walk upon.

Mulvihill Johanna,  (daughter of Jeremiah Mulvihill & Johanna Mullane) was born July 2nd, 1904 in Dromreask, Glin County Limerick. On Dec 8th, 1933 at Glin church, Johanna aged 29 years married  JOHN COLLINS aged 23 years, a farmer from Ballycommane, Tournafulla, Co. Limerick, son of Michael Collins, the witnesses being Bernard Collins and Mary Mulvihill.

Mulvihill John… (son of Jeremiah Mulvihill and Ellen Reidy) was born in 1835 in Aughrim, Moyvane, County Kerry Ireland. He died on 14 Nov 1915 in Aughrim, Moyvane, County Kerry Ireland. He married Bridget Cunningham, daughter of Myles Cunningham and Johanna Lyons, on 12 Feb 1861 in Moyvane, County Kerry. She was born on 25 Sep 1840 in Kilbaha, Moyvane Co. Kerry Ireland. (Myles Cunningham was my great, great, great grandfather. Myles daughter Norrie Cunningham was my great great grandmother married to Thornton. George Langan)

Mulvihill John, Glenalappa, married Johanna Griffin, (Daughter of George Griffin & Johanna McGrath) Knockdown/Glenagragra. Johanna was born Dec 1842, Shanagolden, Co. Limerick and died on Jan 15th, 1911 at Glenalappa, Moyvane, Co. Kerry. Knockdown came under Shanagolden back then. On Feb 26th, 1867 at Glin church, Johanna married John Mulvihill, farmer and widower, born circa 1834 at Glenalappa (son of Michael Mulvihill) and died Aug 8th, 1882, Glenalappa, Moyvane, Kerry. The witnesses for the wedding were Michael Mulvihill & Mary Griffin.

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

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

Mulvihill Josie, Templeathea, Athea…death of on Nov 1st, 1994. Her husband Patie Mulvihill died on Dec 14th, 1996.

Mulvihill Liza, Glenagragra, (Scort)….Liza was the daughter of Pat Mulvihill & Mary Anne Kiely, Glenalappa, Moyvane, back at the west of where Donie Lyons, Dromreask lives. Liza remained single in life and would care for her sister and her children when they needed her. Liza had five brothers – Mick, Willie, Martin, Paddy & Jer and two sisters Hannie & Lena.

Mulvihill Margaret nee O’Sullivan, Killeaney, Glin, died Nov 1989.

Mulvihill Margaret.. (daughter of Jeremiah Mulvihill and Ellen Reidy) was born in 1847 in Aughrim, Moyvane, County Kerry Ireland. She died after 1911. She married John Courtney, a farmer from Knocknaboula, Foynes, son of Edmond Courtney, on 06 Feb 1864 in Moyvane Catholic Parish, County Kerry Ireland. He was born in 1829 in Limerick Ireland. He died on 21 Feb 1910. John’s age given as 28 years and Margaret’s age given as 17 years. The witnesses for the wedding being – John Stack & John Enright.

Mulvihill Margaret Mary, (daughter of Hanora4 Feury and Denis Mulvihill) was born on 21 Feb 1870 in Aughrim, Moyvane, County Kerry. She died on 18 Oct 1958 in Buffalo, Eire, New York, U.S.A. Margaret married twice –  (1) MARTIN LILLIS, son of Patrick Lillis and Ann Digidan, in Buffalo, NY. He was born on 03 Nov 1868 in Ballynacragga, Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare. He died on 25 Dec 1920 in Buffalo, NY. She married (2) MICHAEL MC GOWAN. When Margaret was emigrating to the U.S. for the first time her father brought her to Foynes in horse and trap and twenty years or so henceforth, when she returned on a holiday he collected her in horse and trap at Kilmorna railway station. Co. Kerry.

Mulvihill Martin, Ballygoughlin and New York…died on Friday July 24th, 1987 while home on holidays. Renowned fiddle player and composed many tunes including The High Road to Glin & The Low Road to Glin. Poem to his memory – The Ballygoughlin Boy, By Paddy Faley in W/O May 31st, 1995.

Mulvihill Mary, Lower Dirreen, died in May 1989. Buried in Holy Cross. Sister to Paddy Mulvihill, Lower Athea.

Mulvihill Mary (daughter of Nicholas Mulvihill & Mary Mulvihill) was born on Feb 5th, 1905 in Letrim East, Moyvane, County Kerry. On Oct 18th, 1924, Mary aged 19 years, married Michael Bunce, aged 23 years from Leitrim East, (brother to Pat Bunce who was married to my grandaunt Lynch in Rochester, New York), the witnesses being – Michael Carr & Hannah Mulvihill. (See Nicholas Mulvihill.)

Mulvihill (Molly) Mary, (daughter of Jeremiah Mulvihill & Johanna Mullane) was born Nov 1st, 1906 at Dromreask, Glin County Limerick and died at Leitrim East, Moyvane.  On Feb 21st, 1939 at Glin church, Mary, aged 32 years, married Thomas ‘The Peeler’ Culhane aged 41 years, from Leitrim East, Moyvane, son of Patrick Culhane & Catherine (Kate) Walsh, Patrick Culhane married in to Walsh place. The witnesses being John Culhane & Norah Mulvihill. Mary (Molly) & Thomas lived at Leitrim East, Moyvane. They had no family. As far as I can ascertain Thomas  was not related to my Culhane ancestors. (George Langan)

Mulvihill Mary. (daughter of Jeremiah Mulvihill and Ellen Reidy) was born in 1843 in Aughrim, Moyvane, County Kerry. She died after 1901. She married John Daniel Enright on 10 Feb 1859 in Moyvane Catholic Parish, County Kerry. Witness- Jeremiah Mulvihill. John Daniel Enright was born in 1835 in Aghavallen, Ballylongford County Kerry.

Mulvihill William 1835-1904, Glenagragra, married Johanna Joan Connors 1832-1913. William died on Aug 15th, 1904 aged 69 years, his son Pat Mulvihill, Glenagragra present at his death. Johanna died a widow on Oct 27th, 1913 at Scort, aged 81 years, her son James Mulvihill present at her death. The Mulvihill home was situated on top of the hill in Glenagragra, bordering with Scort. Jerry Griffin had the place in my time. The Mulvihill’s worldly possession was the said house which has long since been demolished. I remember seeing the outline of the walls many years ago. Jerry’s land and Mulvihill site, all under plantation. Family from that union that I know of as follows –

i.William Mulvihill born on Jan 14th, 1869, Scort given as birthplace. (Scort & Glenagragra being the same place)

ii.James (Seamusin) Mulvihill, born on Feb 23rd, 1871, Dromreask given as the place of birth, Glenagragra, Ballyguiltenne and Dromreask bordering one another at that point….Jerry Griffin got his piece of land. No trace of his house there now. Seamusin remained single in life. Fathered a daughter out of wedlock.

iii.Michael Mulvihill, born on June 23rd, 1873. Michael married Mary Ahern, Knocknagorna, daughter of Jack Ahern. Michael married into the Ahern place, where Paudie Mulvihill lived in my time. Their son Patrick (Padden) Mulvihill , born 1903, married Nonie Brick and became the father and mother of the said Paudie. The cottage is situated on the banks of the Glasha river, on the border of Knocknagorna and Glasha along by the Kerryline roadway.

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iv.Patrick Mulvihill born on May 10th, 1882. There’s a gap of nine years between the birth of William and Patrick. There could have been family members born before 1869 but not in Glin. I can’t locate a marriage cert for William & Joan. Patrick Mulvihill moved to The Lane, Upper Athea and married Mary ‘Moll’ O’Sullivan on Feb 20th, 1909 at Athea church, the witnesses being – Patrick Connolly, Glenagragra & Han McKenna, Upper Athea. Mary was the daughter of Michael O’Sullivan.

A Curious Encounter at the Funeral

In the small, close-knit community of Athea, funerals often serve as gatherings where locals come together not only to pay their respects but also to reconnect with familiar faces. At a funeral during the 1960’s held in this quaint town, an intriguing exchange caught the attention of one curious observer.

Among the attendees was Pato White from Ballyguiltenane, a figure well-known in the area. As he stood outside the funeral parlour, he was seen engaging in a warm handshake with an elderly gentleman. This small interaction piqued the interest of a bystander, who couldn’t help but wonder about the identity of the man who had shared such a moment with Pato.

Driven by curiosity, the observer approached Pato with a straightforward question: “Who was that man you just shook hands with?” Pato, always friendly and willing to share, responded with a smile, “That’s Paddy Mulvihill from Upper Athea. He’s a brother to Seamuseen in Glenagragra.”

This simple exchange highlights the rich tapestry of relationships and connections that define small-town life. Paddy Mulvihill, though perhaps not immediately recognizable to the observer, is part of a broader familial network that links various parts of the community together. These bonds, whether by blood or friendship, are the threads that weave the social fabric of Athea, ensuring that everyone is somehow interconnected.

The above story was related to me by that bystander, today, Friday March 28th, 2025. And that my dear friends was how I was able to link the Mulvihil families in Upper Athea and Knocknagorna to their birth place in Glenagragra. Isn’t it remarkable what a simple gesture like a handshake can reveal.

Mulvihill Michael, Aughrim, Moyvane, (son of Jeremiah Mulvihill and Ellen Reidy) was born in 1849 in Aughrim, County Kerry. He married Mary O’Shaughnessy on 02 Dec 1871 at Loughill church, Co. Limerick. She was born in 1851 in Loughill, County Limerick, daughter of Michael O’Shaughnessy, farmer, the witnesses being Thomas Enright & Bridget Moloney.

Mulvihill Michael (son of Nicholas Mulvihill & Mary Mulvihill) was born on Apr 22nd, 1906 in Letrim East, Moyvane. Michael bought a house in Moyvane village. On Feb 9th, 1937, Michael married Ellen Mulvihill from Ballygoughlin, Glin, daughter of Edmund Mulvihill, the witnesses being Thomas Mulvihill & Mary Ellen Mulvihill. (same Mulvihill family as Geraldine Mulvihill nee Flavin, daughter of Bill Flavin, Glenagragra. Michael Mulvihill & Ellen Mulvihill had no family. 

Mulvihill Michael  (son of Hanora4 Feury and Denis Mulvihill)   was born on 08 Oct 1883 in Aughrim, Moyvane, County Kerry. He died on 06 Apr 1972. He married Margaret Enright, daughter of Patrick Enright, on 19 Aug 1915 in Moyvane Catholic Parish, County Kerry (Newtownsands). She was born in 1883. She died on 01 Nov 1948 in Aughrim, County Kerry. Margaret was a niece of Kathy Windle’s grandmother, who was Catherine Enright, wife of Henry Windle. Michael Mulvihill was a brother to Nora Mulvihill who was married to Dan Windle, son of Henry Windle above. Dan’s daughter Kathy was married to my uncle James Lynch. Michael was succeeded in the farm by his son Patrick Mulvihill who remained single in life. The family house which is now up for sale (Jan 2025) was built in 1860.

Mulvihill Michael, Glenalappa, Moyvane, married Alice Liston (daughter of Daniel Liston & Ellen Dalton) born circa 1848 in Dirreen, Athea, died 1912 at Glenalappa, Moyvane, Co. Kerry. On  May 2nd, 1867 at Athea church, Alice married Michael Mulvihill, Glenalappa, Moyvane, Co. Kerry, the witnesses being – Daniel Liston & Michael Mulvihill. Michael Mulvihill died on Feb 18th, 1899, aged 79 years, his son Thomas present at his death. Alice died on Dec 19th, 1912, aged 64 years, her son Nicholas Mulvihill present at her death.

Mulvihill Mick (Mull), Ballyguiltenane….Mick lived in a council cottage at Ballyguiltenane/Tullyleague cross roads a couple hundred yards north of Ballyguiltenane school. Mick was the son of Pat Mulvihill who lived further down the Glin Rd. Mick was married to a daughter of Ned Hanlon, Turraree. The family left Ballyguiltenane sometime during the 1960’s and emigrated to England.

Mulvihill Mick & Chrissie, The Lane, Upper Athea celebrated their 40th, wedding anniversary on Friday March 6th, 1992. Athea Notes. Mick died on June 17th, 1998.

Mulvihill Mickey, Blaine Bridge, Athea….death of on Nov 27th, 2000. A.P.N. Nov 15th, 2001.

Mulvihill Molly, Scort died on June 29th, 1987. Molly was married to Paddy Mulvihill.

Mulvihill Nell, Aughrim, Moyvane, (daughter of Michael Mulvihill & Margaret Enright)  married Timothy Pat’s Mulvihill, Turraree/Killeaney, Glin. Following their marriage in 1954 Nell & Timothy lived in Turraree on a site they received from the Culhane’s. (Jack Patsy Culhane’s). Ta Mullane, Knockdown inherited the Culhane farm in Turraree, his mother being one of that family of Culhane’s. The Mulvihill children went to Ballyguiltenane national school, a few years after I started there. Some years later they vacated Turraree for a cottage in Killeaney. 

Mulvihill Nicholas, born Sept 13th,1863, died on Feb 2nd, 1932 at Leitrim East, son of Thomas Mulvihill and Margaret Nolan. On Feb, 19th, 1898 Nicholas married Mary Mulvihill,  (daughter of Hanora4 Feury and Denis Mulvihill). Mary   was born on 31 Aug 1872 (Aughrim, Movyane, County Kerry. She died a widow on Nov 13th, 1937, aged 65 years, at Leitrim East, Movyane, Michael P.Bunce, Leitrim East present at her death.

Mulvihill Nicholas,  (son of Nicholas Mulvihill & Mary Mulvihill) was born on Oct 21st, 1908, died 1965 in Letrim East, Moyvane. Nicholas was married twice, firstly on May 12th, 1931 to Brigid Dunne daughter of Denis (Denny) Dunne, Dromurher, Moyvane and Catherine Costello the witnesses being Denis Windle & Mary Dore. Nicholas’ second marriage was on Feb, 7th, 1944 to Margaret (Peggy) Faley from Tarmons East, Tarbert, Margaret’s father given as Timothy Horgan, the witnesses being Denis Windle & Margaret Enright.

Mulvihill Nora nee Reidy, Knockdown.…Nora born at Knockdown, daughter of Paddy Reidy…married Mulvihill and they lived in Knockdown/Toureendonnell, Athea. Nora spent the latter years of her life in St. Ita’s Hospital, Newcastle West. She was there when my mother passed to her eternal reward on May 5th, 2009. I called to see Nora on Friday May 7th, 2010 when on one of my visits to the homeland. On that day I visited Ned O’Shaughnessy, Knockdown, Julia Kiely, Dromibeesom, Mick Barrett, Glenastar who were also patients in St. Ita’s. Mick Barrett was born in Turraree Upper, son of Paddy Barrett and farmed there ’till the time his brother Dan returned from England to take up his inheritance. Nora Mulvihill, was a cherished member of the community in Knockdown, remembered for her connection to the Reidy family and her marriage into the Mulvihill family. Her final years at St. Ita’s Hospital in Newcastle West were marked by the warmth of visits from friends and family, reflecting the bonds she formed throughout her life. The legacy of individuals like Nora is often celebrated through the memories shared by those who knew them, and the stories that continue to be told about their lives and the impact they had on their community.

Mulvihill Padden…Oct 30th, 1956…Death of Padden Mulvihill, Glasha, Athea. Padden as in poem earlier.

Mulvihill Paddy, Lower Athea, death of during March 2001.

Mulvihill Patie, Templeathea, Athea…death of on Dec 14th, 1996.

Mulvihill Patrick, (son of John Mulvihill and Bridget Cunningham) was born on 10 Feb 1865 in Aughrim, Moyvane, County Kerry Ireland. Patrick married Ellen Mulvihill, daughter of Denis Mulvihill and Catherine Hanrahan, in 1898. She was born on 15 Feb 1871.

Mulvihill Patrick (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, in 1902. She was born on Sep 11th, 1873 in Queenstown, County Cork. She died on Mar 13th, 1943 in Glin, Co. Limerick.

Mulvihill Patrick (Patie), Templeathea, Athea…death of on Dec 14th, 1996. Brother to Josie & Danny.

Mulvihill Rev. Fr.…Born in Tarbert in 1867

In 1898, Father Mulvihill was appointed parish priest at Gisborne, where he remained till the time of his death. He was very popular in Auckland and Gisborne. , He was ill for some weeks before his death.

Mulvihill Thomas (son of Nicholas Mulvihill & Mary Mulvihill) was born on Nov 9th, 1900 at Leitrim East, Moyvane. On Jan 10th, 1925, Thomas Mulvihill married, Hannah Bunce daughter of Patrick Bunce, Leitrim East, the witnesses being Denis Mulvihill & Catherine Jones.  Hannah died on Aug 5th, 1967 at the district hospital Listowel aged 65 years. Thomas died tragically, a widower on July 1st, 1970.

Mulvihill Thomas (son of Michael Mulvihill & Bridget McCarthy) was born on 25 Jun 1833 in Moyvane, County Kerry. He died on 15 Jan 1891 in Leitrim County Kerry. He married Margaret Nolan. She was born in May 1833 in Moyvane, County Kerry. She died on 23 Dec 1916 in Leitrim East, Moyvane, County Kerry. Thomas Mulvihill was the son of Michael Mulvihill & Bridget McCarthy. Michael was born in 1792 and died in 1866. Bridget was born in 1791 and died in 1881. See also Feury Family.

Mulvihill Timothy, Killeaney, Glin/ Died on Aug 26th, 1994.

Mulvihill William 1835-1904, Glenagragra married Joan Connors 1832-1913. William died on Aug 15th, 1904 aged 69 years, his son Pat Mulvihill, Glenagragra present at his death. Johanna died a widow on Oct 27th, 1913 at Scort, aged 81 years, her son James present at her death. Family from that union that I know of as follows – William Mulvihill born on Jan 14th, 1869, Scort given as birthplace. (Scort & Glenagragra being the same place) James (Seamusin) Mulvihill, born on Feb 23rd, 1871, Dromreask given as the place of birth, Glenagragra, Ballyguiltenne and Dromreask bordering one another at that point….Jerry Griffin got his piece of land. No trace of his house there now. Seamusin remained single in life. Fathered a daughter out of wedlock. Michael Mulvihill, born on June 23rd, 1873. Michael married Mary Ahern, Knocknagorna, daughter of Jack Ahern. Michael married into the Ahern place, where Paudie Mulvihill lived in my time. Their son Patrick (Padden) Mulvihill married Nonie Brick and became the father and mother of the said Paudie. The cottage is situated on the banks of the Glasha river, on the border of Knocknagorna and Glasha along by the Kerryline roadway. Patrick Mulvihill born on May 10th, 1882. There’s a gap of nine years between the birth of William and Patrick. There could have been family members born before 1869. I can’t locate a marriage cert for William & Joan. Patrick Mulvihill moved to The Lane, Upper Athea.

Murphy Bill, Knockdown…Sun Jan 15th, 1989…wins £1,000 and a holiday for two to France. Bill died on Friday Nov 1st, 1991.

Murphy Bridie..Sept 2017….I promise that this will be the last of my efforts at rhyming for now. Those of you who knew my father may knock a kick out of it!

In Memory of my Father

(the late Paddy Faley, poet and author)

To rhyme is fun, it can be done. You just need inspiration,

It’s not that hard to be a bard, if you’ve got motivation

My father rhymed, back in his time, and got great pleasure from it,

Yet, stuff I write can be utter “shite” that would make you want to vomit!

But I won’t give in, ‘twould be a sin. I’ll give this one more rattle

For my father’s sake, his way I’ll take, HE wouldn’t shirk a battle

I’ll take my time and compose a rhyme that will grab worldwide attention

And if people ask how I performed that task,

Paddy Faley’s name I’ll mention!

Murphy Bridie... A tribute to my father, Paddy Faley, poet and writer, who would be 100 years old on April 25th 2019

One Hundredth Birthday

One hundred years ago today

On a lovely fresh Spring morn

In a little Irish homestead

A baby boy was born

A fourth son for his parents

Who, too, would face the slog

Of trying to make a living

From working in the bog

But he thrived on education

And learning was exciting

‘Twas later he discovered

That he had the gift of writing

His life… it wasn’t easy

He toiled both long and hard

Which ensured his working colleagues

Held him in high regard

After just ten years of marriage

His world was torn apart

When his wife whom he loved dearly

Died and broke his heart

Devastated but determined

His children his mainstay

They wouldn’t want for anything

If he could get his way.

When they were but little children

He took to writing plays

Which they, under his guidance

Performed on many a stage

As they grew up and found romance

He didn’t interfere

But if advice he had to offer

He gave it loud and clear!

And so when he was called home

At the age of ninety two

His five daughters gathered round him

To bid their last adieu

They thanked him for the sacrifices

He made throughout his life

And reassured him he would shortly be

Re-united with his wife

He told them he was proud of them

That great girls they had been

Not only in his latter time

But all the years between

So today I’m very grateful

For the lovely times we had

As I send this message skywards

Happy Hundredth Birthday Dad!

By Bridie Murphy April 2019

My late dad is on my mind tonight for some reason, so to humour him I am sharing this poem I wrote some time ago.

I wonder is it really like this!

Heavenly Catch-up

In two thousand and eleven.

He finished his life’s mission

To walk straight in those pearly gates..

That was his life’s ambition.

“Go right on through” St Peter said

“Himself is really smitten

He’s been enjoying every word

Of all the things you’ve written.

The first room that you’ll come across

Has some folks you’ll know from Glin

A few of them have worked with you

So I know you’ll fit right in.

The crowd from Bally are on the right

With a few from Clounleharde

Sure they’ll be thrilled to see you

Their own dear local bard.

The room with the heart-shaped doorway

Has some loved ones from Athea

You haven’t met them for some time

But you’ll know them straightaway.

But see that lady standing there

She thought you’d never come

Go, take with you, your darling wife

And your daughters’ long lost Mum.”

© Bridie Murphy

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

Murphy Bridget (Jet), Dalton St, Athea…death of on Nov 17th, 1999.

Murphy Connie, Athea, died April 1984.

Murphy Dan P.P. Tournafulla…died on Friday Aug 24th, 1990. Dan was a Curate in Glin when I was attending Ballyguiltenane National School. We had to foot the turf for him every year in the ‘Burma’ bog, Dromreask.

Murphy David (Sonny), Dalton St. Athea went to his eternal reward on June 23rd, 2010. One of the greatest half backs that ever donned the Athea and Limerick jersey. His wife Mary died on April 20th, 2013.

Murphy Ellen Anne...Feb 17th, 1988…Death during the past week of Mrs. Ellen Anne Murphy, wife of Jim Murphy, Knockfinnisk, Athea.

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

Murphy Dr. Kieran, Athea..Awarded a Fellowship from the President of the Royal College of General Practitioners in London on Friday Nov 22nd, 1996. Dr. Murphy had been in Athea approx 12 years at that time. Article….Old Wives Tales in A.P.J 1990 p21.

Murphy Mary, Glenview, Lyreacrompane, Co. Kerry, tragic death of in Oct 1996 following a road traffic accident. Mary was the niece of Pat Brosnan, Knocknagorna, Athea. Sympathy to her husband Ned and family.

Murphy Mary nee Enright, sister to Jimmy & Liam Liz Enright, paid a visit to Bricktown during April 2001. Mary, who is 86 years of age lived in Middlesex, England.

Murphy Mary nee Mulvihill, Golder’s Green, London & Upper Athea…death of in July 1997.

Murphy Paddy, Athea, postman for Athea district from 1910 -1962. Paddy married Bridget Jet Cahill in 1922. Bridget was the daughter of Tom Cahill & Bridget McAuliffe. (See A.P.J. 1990 p126 an article written by Paddy’s grand-daughter Marie Murphy)

Murphy Sean, Rooskagh East, Athea….died peacefully on 2nd January 2025 at Milford Hospice. Sean’s father was Bartolomew ‘Batt’ Murphy from Banard, Abbeyfeale and his mother was Catherine Barrett from Rooska West who were married on Feb 24th, 1928 at Ardagh church, the witnesses being – John Murphy & Mary Barrett. Batt Murphy’s father was Jeremiah Murphy and Catherine Barrett’s father was John Barrett. Following Batt’s death, his widow Catherine re-married to Patrick McAuliffe from Toureendonnell, son of William McAuliffe at Ardagh church on Feb 18th, 1947, the witnesses being – Daniel Barrett & Lizzie McCarthy.

Murphy Sonny, Athea…see Murphy David above.

Murphy Tim Rev Fr., Abbeyfeale, death of in March 1992.

Murphy Thomas, Dromreask, Glin….shoemaker in days gone by.

Murray Noel & Marie...Friday July 31st, 1992…..released from prison after serving 17 years for the capital murder of Garda Mick Reynolds

MacMathuna Ciaran of RTE…Friday Feb 22nd. 1985 did a recording at Conways’s Hotel, Glin. In attendance was my aunt Maureen McInerney, South Mall, Glin, Padraig O’Cearbhaill, amongst others.

McAleese Mary, President of Ireland. letter of thanks to George & Vera Langan for our kind expression of sympathy on the death of her husband’s father Charlie, March 2001.

McArthur Malcolm…Sun Jan 2^nd, 1983… Malcolm McArthur pleads guilty to the murder of nurse Bridie Gargan in Phoenix Pk. I remember seeing her blood-spattered car at the compound of St. John’s Rd. Dublin 8.

McAuliffe Bishop, Lower Athea & Kansas, U.S.A., home on a visit in July 1990 to the McAuliffe family Lr. Athea and to his cousins, Patrick Woulfe, Cratloe, Peggy Sheehan, Kilbaha and Molly Sheehy, Dirreen. He also paid a visit in July 1991 and celebrated the funeral mass for Peggy Sheehan in 1992.

McAuliffe Bill, Lr. Athea…won Corn na Feile at Abbeyfeale coursing in 1996 with the bitch ‘Knockout Rose’. Received cup and prizemoney of £2,500.

McAuliffe Bill, Coole West, Athea…death of in July 1998.

McAuliffe Bridget, Coole West died in March 1989 aged 94 years. Bridget was the mother of Bill McAuliffe of Coole and Mrs. Kelly of Cratloe.

McAuliffe John Joseph, Lower Athea married Bridget Agnes Broderick (daughter of Alice Dalton & Michael Broderick) born Sept 18th, 1891 at Knocknagorna, Athea and died Oct 26th, 1969 in Kansas City, Missouri. Married, June 2nd, 1917 to John Joseph McAuliffe, born June 24th, 1891 at Lower Athea, Athea, Co. Limerick and died on June 11th, 1974 in Kansas City. Parents of Bishop Michael F. McAuliffe born Nov 22nd, 1920, Kansas City.

McAuliffe Mary, Coole, Athea, death of on Nov14th, 1996. She was a well-liked member of the community and a gentle soul. Sympathy to her husband Bill McAuliffe. W/O Nov 20th, 1996, Athea Notes. Also in Athea Parish News 1996.

McAuliffe Michael, Lower Athea, Athea…fatal fall on Dec 1st 1947… Slipped on frozen road…A.P.J. 1990 p82.

McAuliffe Nelly married Mike Dalton, (son of Mary O’Sullivan & John Dalton) born June 1st 1880, at Park, Kilcolman and died May 8th, 1947. Mike Dalton married Nellie McAuliffe, born Jan 8th, 1889 in Lower Athea, Athea to Laurence McAuliffe & Catherine Wright. Nellie died Feb 17th, 1973.

McAuliffe Patrick Paddy……..Murphy Sean, Rooskagh East, Athea….died peacefully on 2^nd January 2025 at Milford Hospice. Sean’s father was Bartolomew ‘Batt’ Murphy from Banard, Abbeyfeale and his mother was Catherine Barrett from Rooska West who were married on Feb 24^th, 1928 at Ardagh church, the witnesses being – John Murphy & Mary Barrett. Batt Murphy’s father was Jeremiah Murphy and Catherine Barrett’s father was John Barrett. Following Batt’s death, his widow Catherine re-married to Patrick Paddy McAuliffe from Toureendonnell, son of William McAuliffe at Ardagh church on Feb 18^th, 1947, the witnesses being – Daniel Barrett & Lizzie McCarthy. I knew Paddy McAuliffe’s brother Jackie in Toureendonnell very well.

McAuliffe William, Upper Athea….died on Sept 18th, 1941.

McCabe John, Woodford, Co. Galway, NORA GRIFFIN (daughter of Michael Griffin and Norah Fitzgerald) was born on April 30th, 1891 and died in 1981. emigrated to the U.S., married a John McCabe, from Woodford, Co. Galway, the son of Tom McCabe and Margaret Benn. Nora Griffin and John McCabe lived in Buffalo and had the following family –

Rita McCabe. Died March 28th, 2017.

Margaret McCabe.

John McCabe Jnr.

James McCabe, (Unmarried)

Gerry McCabe.

Noreen McCabe who married an O’Dowd.

McCarthy’s, Clash, Athea By Carol McCarthy…B.R.J. 1980 page 32-3.

McCarthy Dermot Rev Fr.……Article entitled…After All Those Years in A.P.J. 1989 p131-2. Curate in Athea from 1968-1971. Writes about his time in Athea and his footballing days with Abbeyfeale. He also wrote about Mary Anne O’Brien from Scort who sadly passed away at a relatively young age, says Fr. Dermot…‘if ever there is a saint in God’s good heaven, that saint is Mary Anne O’Brien. I don’t pray for her anymore, I pray to her.’ I knew Mary, and her father, Jimmy O’Brien, Scort. Jimmy was a road ganger in my time growing up in Glasha & Glenagragra. Jimmy would have given me a job with the Council if I had chosen to venture down that path of life. Dermot McCarthy C.C. was curate in Granagh from1983-1990. He died August 10 1993, aged 74 years and is buried in the grounds of Granagh church. (See also O’Brien Mary Ann)

McCarthy Jill nee Tierney, Moyvane & Templeathea joined the Lartigue Theatre in Listowel, March 1992 for the staging of ‘The Country Dressmaker’ By George Fitzmaurice.

McCarthy Joe, Rooskagh, Athea…died Dec 1990…father of singer Tom McCarthy. Sympathy to his daughter Mrs Tom Mulvihill, Markievich Park, Athea. Joe’s widow Margaret McCarthy died on Feb 8th, 1997.

McCarthy nee Culhane, Kit, Broadford….Kit was born in Ballyguiltenane to Mike Culhane & ? O’Shaughnessy. She married McCarthy from Knocktouch, Broadford. Kit wrote articles for the Ballyguiltenane Rural Journal. She had two brothers – Tom & Mikie Culhane and two sisters – Delia & Mary Culhane. Kit died on 7th January 2025 peacefully in her 95th year. (See Ballyguiltenane Schoolteacher’s)

McCarthy Margaret, Monagea. On Feb 15^th, 1872 at Rathkeale church, Johnny Dalton married  Margaret McCarthy from Monagea, Co. Limerick, daughter of farmer, Moses McCarthy, the witnesses being – Pat Dalton & Brigid Danaher. Margaret McCarthy was a sister to Johanna McCarthy who was married to my great granduncle George Lynch, Glasha. Margaret McCarthy must have been living and working in Rathkeale as her address on marriage cert says, Main St. Margaret was born on May 29^th, 1843 and died at Glasha on ? 

McCarthy Sean, Killocrim. Listowel, poet and songwriter supreme died in Nov 1990. Sean was a near relation to Ned McCarthy, Keale, Athea.

McCarthy Sean P.P.…. The late Sean McCarthy, who passed away on April 28, 1983, aged 54 years, served as the Parish Priest of Ballyagran, Kilmallock. He was the cherished only son of Mr. & Mrs. Padraig McCarthy. He was ordained in Maynooth in 1954. Padraig, who was born in Glin was married to Margaret O’Donoghue, Dromreask, Glin , the marriage on Nov 27th, 1926 at the church of St. Joseph, Limerick city, the witnesses being – Dan McCarthy, Kilmeedy Co. Limerick & Elizabeth Cregan Kilcolgan, Co. Kerry. Padraig’s father John McCarthy given as a cattle dealer. Margaret O’Donoghue was also a schoolteacher and taught in Ballyguiltenane and Glin schools. Back in 1930, Sean’s father, Padraig, was a dedicated schoolteacher at Ballygoughlin National School in Glin before transferring to Athea. The McCarthy family resided near the creamery in Athea, marking their presence in the community. Sean McCarthy’s contributions to his parish are remembered by those who knew him. (See O’Donoghue Thomas J., Dromreask)

http://limerickdioceseheritage.org/Ballyagran/textBallyagran.htm “”https://langangeorge45.com/2024/08/28/athea-news-past-present/

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

John Flavin’s Eulogy at Tom McCarthy’s funeral

McCoy Margaret, Gortnagross, Athea…death of Dec 1989. Sympathy to her son Mick, daughters Sheila & Jane. (Athea Notes, Wed Jan 3rd, 1990, Weekly Observer.)

McCoy Mrs, schoolteacher……Mrs. McCoy, whose maiden name was Fahey, came from Co. Clare to Glin as a schoolteacher. She married Dick McCoy, publican in Ballyhahill. She was teaching for a while in Ballyguiltenane before securing a fulltime post in Ballyhahill in 1940. They had no family.

McCoy Paddy, Templeathea…died suddenly at a relatively young age in England during March 2001.

McCoy Patrick Rev Fr., Rooskagh East, Carrickerry, ordained circa 1960.

McCuig Carol Bennett -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

Softcover……39.95 (C$)
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McDermott Joan nee Collins, Cappawhite, Co. Tipperary & Knocknagorna, Athea, death of on March 31st, 1993. Sister to Jimmy, Paddy, Mickey and Billy Collins and her sisters. Athea Notes, W/O April 7th, 1993. Joan’s grand-daughter Angie McDermott won an All Ireland Camogie medal with Tipperary for the second time in 2000.

McDonald Finbarr (Barry), Dublin, R.I.P. Sept 1991. Barry was married to Pauline Leahy, Beenanaspug, Athea.

McElligott Patrick, Ballyhahill, son of Michael McElligott, a farmer, married Catherine O’Grady, Clounleharde on Sept 13th, 1871, at Glin church, the witnesses being – Jeremiah O’Sullivan & Hanora O’ Grady. Catherine’s address given as Glin. (See O’Grady Hanora)

McElligott Sarah Glin, married Paddy ‘The Jobber’ Ahern, Dirreen, Athea, son of Patsy Ahern & Julie O’Sullivan (Sullivan) Paddy was born April 23rd, 1894, died April 3rd, 1971 known as Paddy ‘The Jobber’. I remember his death well as I drove my father back there to the removal. On Jan 16th, 1926 at Glin church, Paddy married Sarah McElligott 1894-1969, daughter of John McElligott from Glin, the witnesses being Stephen Ahern and Bridget McElligott. Patrick and Sarah had six daughters and one son.

McEnery Denis Rev Fr., Convent St. Abbeyfeale…death of at Milford Hospice in June 1998.

McEnery John, Tubbertoureen. Annie Liston Dirreen, Athea married John McEnery from Tubbertoureen, Moyvane. The marriage took place on February 14 th 1904 at Athea, John aged 37, the son of Denis McEnery, deceased, Annie aged 30, daughter of Patrick Padden Liston, the witnesses being Denis McEnery and Ellon Liston.

McEniry Bridget, Tubbertoureen, Moyvane married John O’Sullivan (son of Patrick O’Sullivan & Mary Mullane, Knocknagorna), John born on March 20th, 1874 at Knocknagorna. On Feb 17th, 1912 at Newtownsandes church, John married Bridget McEniry from Tubbertoureen Moyvane, Co. Kerry, daughter of Michael McEniry, the witnesses being – Patrick Dalton & Nora McEniry.

McEntee Sean, died Mon Jan 9th, 1984. Founder member of Fianna Fail.

McEvoy Billy...April 7th, 1966…Death of Billy McEvoy, Turraree. Bill, originally came from Glenalappa, Moyvane.

McEvoy Hannie…Feb 24^th, 2007… death of Hannie McEvoy, Turraree, Glin, daughter of Billy McEvoy. 

McEvoy John (Jack), Aughrim...died May 1990. Jack was a brother to Billy McEvoy, Turraree, Glin. Sympathy to his daughters…Mrs. Hannah O’Donoghue, Kinard, Mrs Kitty Culhane, Kinard and Mrs Peggy O’Connor, Ballinagoul, Glin. Peggy had a supermarket in Glin before retiring.

McEvoy Mary…July 16th, 1963…Death of Mary McEvoy nee Flavin, Turraree, Glin. Wife of Billy McEvoy and sister to Paddy Flavin, Glenagragra.

McEvoy Maureen…Aug 2007… death of Maureen McEvoy, Turraree, Glin, sister of Hannie’s. 

McFadden Bros Roadshow of the early 20th, century…had shows at Blaine in Griffin’s inch and in the field across the road from The ‘Cooper’ Lynch’s, Glasha, Mick Dalton’s in my time.

McGhie Mary nee Woulfe, Glasgow & Bridge House, Athea…death of on Feb 5th, 2000.

McGrath Dan, Turraree, Glin…death of on Dec 29th, 2003. His wife Mary McGrath died on Jan 27th, 1992.

McGrath Johanna, Gortnagross, Athea. On Feb 18th, 1871 at Athea church Bryan Downey, aged 30 years, a farmer from Knockfinnisk, son of John Downey, married Johanna McGrath, aged 25 years. a servant from Gortnagross, Athea, daughter of Denis McGrath, the witnesses being John Downey & Ellon Moran.  Denis McGrath died a widower at Gortnagross, Athea on March 12th, 1897, aged 76 years, Margaret McGrath, Gortnagross present at his death. His wife Mary McGrath died on Dec 28th, 1893 aged 70 years, her daughter Margaret McGrath present at her death in Gortnagross. Bryan Downey may have had a sister Mary Downey daughter of John Downey, a small farmer from Knockfinnisk, who on July 19th, 1884, aged 30 years, married a Bryan Downey, aged 27 years, son of Daniel Downey, a labourer from Knockfinnisk, the witnesses being – John Downey & Johanna Mulvihill. The wedding taking place in Athea church.

McGrath Maighread, Athea, daughter of Dr. Philip McGrath, wrote many articles in the Athea & Ballyguiltenane Parish Journals. Lest We Forget A.P.J. 1990 p114. An article on the brave men and women from Athea who played their part in struggle for Irish Freedom.

McGrath Mary, Main St., Glin won £20,000, spinning the wheel in the National Lottery, Sept 1989. Weekly Observer Sept 24th, 1989, Glin Notes.

McGrath Miceal, Athea…playright from Athea, article By Maighread McGrath…A.P.J. 1989 p124.

McGrath Michael, Glenagragra was married to Catherine Normile, Dromreask, a sister to Thomas Normile…. The McGrath home was situated opposite Paddy ‘Caipin’ Wallace’s. Michael O’Brien lived there afterwards and Mick Fennell after O’Brien. It says Dromreask on the census but it’s actually Glenagragra, a little stream divides the two townlands. Michael McGrath & Catherine Normile had a daughter Johanna McGrath, born January 1st, 1868, who perished in the river Shannon disaster of 1893 when a fishing boat that they had hired for a pleasure trip that day to Co Clare, sank on the return journey from Moyne Quay. In total seventeen people lost their lives on that fateful evening. The owner of the boat, Maurice Murphy and his son Paddy were among the seventeen that perished. Buddy Feury, Glenagragra often spoke to me about the said disaster as Johanna was a 1st cousin to his mother Catherine (Kate) Normile.

In fact I made an audio recording at the home of Buddy in 1987 and I listened to that recording again last night, April 9th 2013 and Buddy confirmed to me in that said recording that Johanna McGrath and his mother Kate Normile were indeed 1st cousins. The screams coming from the boat were heard on the Kerry mainland as the party were only a few hundred yards from the shore. The locals thought that the passengers were having a good time enjoying themselves on board the vessel so they didn’t take much notice,  little did they know as to the nature of what exactly was happening. As far as I can recall, Johanna’s body was never found. A shoe belonging to Johanna was found on the shoreline. I think Michael McGrath 43yrs, in 1911 Census, son of Michael & Catherine was the last of that family to reside in Glenagragra. He was married to Kate Burke from Tarbert with no issue from that union. (I am open to correction in this).

McGrath Oliver, Gortnagross, Athea, talented actor in drama etc. Joined Listowel players in 1992 for the staging of ‘Them’ By Tom Coffey.

McGrath Patrick, Glin….Normile Bridget, Glin, daughter of James Normile, farmer, married on April 29th, 1913 to Patrick McGrath, labourer from Glin, son of Peter McGrath, the witnesses being – Thomas McGrath & Mary Culhane.

McGrath Philip, Tinnakilla, profession Cooper, married to Margaret Shanahan, had a daughter Margaret McGrath, born on Oct 14th, 1874.

McGrath Dr. Seamus, England & Athea…death of during May/June 1997.

McInerney Family, Tullyglass, Tullyleague & Ballyguiltenane, Glin.

McInerney David Dave, Ballyguiltenane, Glin….

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McInerney John, Ballyguiltenane, Glin married Margaret O’Shea Dromreask, Glin, Co. Limerick before 1865.

McInerney Johnny, Ballyguiltenane, Glin died on Dec 4th, 19–. (Brother to Paddy who was married to my aunt Maureen Langan)

McInerney Margaret nee Crowley, Tullyleague, Glin died in May 1989.

McInerney Maureen, South Mall, Glin, present at a recording by MacMathuna Ciaran of RTE…on Friday Feb 22nd. 1985 at Conways’s Hotel, Glin. ASlso in attendance was Padraig O’Cearbhaill, amongst others. On Friday July 31st, 1992….Maureen was lucky enough to be chosen to spin the wheel at the National Lottery taking place at the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham. Those who came along to support her as follows – Delia Langan, Glasha, Patrick & Mairead Langan, Glenagragra. Liam Higgins, Knockdown and his sister Nora Noonan, Glasha and of course myself George Langan. Maureen won £7,500 on the spin. Sun Aug 8th, 1993.…death of Maureen McInerney. I attended the funeral. She was buried in Kilfergus on Tue Aug 10th, following 12 o’clock mass in Glin.

McInerney Maureen nee Langan., South Mall, Glin…Letter dated 3rd, March 1985, to her 1st cousin, Nora Langan Ghauri, Glenagragra & London.

McInerney Paddy, Glin, died on Thurs March 3rd, 1994. Married to Maureen above.

McInerney Private…Aug 23rd, 1982…The wedding of Private McInerney, Sth, Mall, Glin to John Kelly at Glin church and reception afterwards at the Devon Inn, Templeglantine. We were all there.

McInerney Patrick, Tullyleague, Glin, died January 1989.

McKenna Jack, Sligo & Upper Athea. Death of in Oct 1996 while visiting his son in England. Jack resided in Sligo with his wife and family. His remains were brought home to Sligo via Knock airport and is interred in Sligo. Jack was the son of the renowned musician Tom McKenna from Upper Athea.

McKenna Siobhan…died on Sun Nov 16th, 1986

McKeon Patrick (Paddy), Philadelphia, died in March 1989. Brother to Tom & Mick, Glin.

McKnight, London….Bridget (Delia) Griffin. (daughter of Patrick (Patsy) Griffin and Mary Barrett), born on May 23rd, 1897 at Glenagragra. Bridget emigrated to London and married a Mr.McKnight there.

McMahon Austin, funeral of in Ballyhahill, on Feb 8th, 1982.

McMahon Bryan, Listowel…death of in Feb 1998. One of the literary giants of North Kerry.

McMahon Catherine, Ballyguiltenane, Glin, R.I.P. Jan 1991.

McMahon Hanora, (see Hanrahan Johnny, Ballygoughlin & Glenagragra.)

McMahon John, Garda, late of Ballinagoul, Glin…death following an accident during Jan 1990.

McMahon Kitty, Ballinamadough married Dave McInerney, (son of Dave McInerney & Mary Scanlon), Dave born on Feb 19^th, 1916 at Ballyguiltenane. Dave married Kitty McMahon, Ballinamadough, Glin and went to live there. 

McMahon Mary nee Mulcair, Dirreen…died on Mon June 17th, 1990.

McMahon Mickey ‘Marshall’, Dirreen, Athea, husband of Mary above…death of in Nov 20th, 1997. Many’s the day Mickey and I went from door to door throughout the locality selling turnips. The best salesman I’ve ever come across.

McMahon Partrick, Ballinagoul, Glin...June 1988…Death of Patrick McMahon, Ballinagoul, Glin.

McNamara James, Glin...Oct 14th, 1987…death during the week of James McNamara, Glin.

McNamara Mary, daughter of James McNamara, Killeaney married Patrick Reidy, Killeaney on Feb 20th, 1906 at Glin church , the witnesses being Daniel Hunt & Bridget McNamara. (See Reidy Maurice Moss, Killeaney)

McNamara Tommy, Kilfergus died in May 1989.

McNulty Louis (Dooradoyle, Limerick. Formerly of Swinford, Co. Mayo & Retired An Garda Síochána). 24th, March 2024, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of the staff at St Paul’s Nursing Home. Many of you may remember Louis from his time in Glin as a Garda. He was there when I was attending Ballyguiltenane National school. I remember him driving around in a red motor-bike. He married Margaret Fitzgerald, daughter of Tommy Fitzgerald, The Mall. Glin. Margaret taught in Ballyguiltenane and Glin schools.

McSweeney Daniel, Ballyguiltenane, Glin…death of on Oct 15th, 1947.

McSweeney Jeremiah Joseph...married Mary O’Longain, daughter of Joseph O’Longain son of Micheal Og O’Longain.

Mc Sweeney Pat…Jan 10^th, 1983…Pat Sweeney, son of Connie Sweeney, Ballyguiltenane, Glin won £500 and furniture in a spot the ball competition in the Cork Examiner. Connie worked with Limerick Co. Council, roads dept.

McSweeney Patrick, Ballyguiltenane, Glin…….Patrick contributed several submissions to the Ballyguiltenane Rural Journal over the years. He was the son of Eugene McSweeney, carpenter from Kinard, Glin, his mother was Brouder from Athea. Patrick inherited the farm from his uncle Dan in Ballyguiltenane, where his father was born. Neither Patrick or Dan ever married. Patrick had brothers Connie & Sonny and a sister Margaret McSweeney.

Nash Johnny, Knocknasna, Abbeyfeale…death of on April 27th, 1999.

Nash Kate, Aughrim, Moyvane, (see Wallace Johanna)

Neill John & Mary Neill Glasha, Athea. According to Griffith’s Valuation of 1852 the Neill family lived in Glasha on a farm next to Higgins’. The story of John and Mary Neill is a testament to the intricate tapestry of rural life and the ever-changing ownership of cherished lands. Their farm, nestled next to the Higgins’, was a cornerstone of the community until the Neill family made the bold decision to emigrate to the United States. This departure marked a significant chapter in the land’s history, as the Behan family from Clounleharde became the new owners of the farm. Paddy Faley told me that the Neill siblings were first to emigrate, their parents joined them at a later date.

The Behan’s tenure on the farm was a period of growth and community, but like all things, change was inevitable. In 1962, Jack Higgins became the latest owner, purchasing the property from Tom Behan’s widow. The weeks leading up to the auction were filled with anticipation and a flurry of activity, as the community speculated on the future of this beloved piece of land.

Among those with a vested interest in the outcome of the auction was my grandfather Paddy Langan. He held a strong conviction that the land should be divided to benefit more community members. Despite his fervent appeals, his suggestions were overlooked. His determination, however, led him to take a bold step.

One night, under the cover of darkness, my grandfather took matters into his own hands. With a can of paint, he scrawled a message on the public road between Maurice Langan’s gate and the turn where the quarry now stands: “Behan’s Land to be Divided.” In his haste or perhaps as a subtle protest, he misspelled “divided.” Whether this was a simple mistake or an intentional act of defiance remains a mystery.

This story serves as a reminder of the passion and dedication of those who came before us. It highlights the complexities of land ownership and the deep emotional ties that bind people to their heritage. My grandfather’s actions, though small, echo the sentiment of countless individuals who have fought for their beliefs and the betterment of their communities.

Nelson’s Pillar…March 8th, 1966…Nelson’s Pillar blown up in Dublin…I was having my breakfast before I left for the Tech in Abbeyfeale when I heard the news on the wireless.

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

Nihill Mike, Buffalo, New York…..KATHLEEN (KATE) GRIFFIN (daughter of Michael Griffin and Norah Fitzgerald) was born Oct 3rd, 1885. Kathleen emigrated to the U.S. and married a Mike Nihill. They lived in Buffalo, New York. Kathleen died February 21^st 1946.

Nolan Anne (Anna) ( daughter of John Nolan & Margaret Carter) born Feb, 5th, 1903. On Nov 29th, 1924 at Rathkeale church, Anna married Tom Walsh (15 Apr 1904 – 14 Mar 1984) aged 20 years, a labourer from Knocknaboula, Ballyhahill, son of Michael Walsh, the witnesses being James Walsh & Nora Flynn. Tom and Anna lived at Clounties, Shanagolden.

Nolan Daniel.…Daniel Nolan ( son of John Nolan & Margaret Carter) born on Sept 1st, 1898. Daniel emigrated to New York and married Theresa McDermott from Cloonaquin, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim and had a family of 10.

Nolan Denis...Denis Nolan ( son of John Nolan & Margaret Carter) born Sept, 8th, 1901. Denis, who remained single in life emigrated to the U.S. He returned to Co. Limerick circa 1954 where he bought  a farm of land at Clounties, Shanagolden. His nephew Living Nolan inherited this farm.

Nolan Francis, Gale Bridge, died on Sun May 6th, 1984 after coming from the races in Athea. My grandfather Paddy Langan and Francis would always race their ponies whenever they’d meet coming from Listowel, seemingly Paddy always won.

Nolan Jack, Lisready & Glenagragra…John (Jack) Nolan ( son of John Nolan & Margaret Carter) born Dec 25th, 1899. (see Griffin Margaret)

Nolan Jack, Markievicz Park, Athea...died in Oct 1990.

Nolan James, Loughill, Co. Limerick…born 1872…married Catherine Mulvihill,  (daughter of Michael Mulvihill and Mary O’Shaughnessy, Loughill) on 18 Feb 1905 at the church of St. Joseph, Limerick city, son of James Nolan, Loughill, the witnesses being Phil Nolan & Katie Courtney. Catherine was born in Mar 1877 in County Limerick.

Nolan John, Moyvane, Co. Kerry, son of Mike Nolan. On July 7th, 1894, John Nolan, aged 30 years, at Loughill church, married Margaret Carter aged 26 years, born Oct 12th, 1867, daughter of Thomas Carter, Finnoe, Ballyhahill and Anne Martin, the witnesses being Don & Margaret Sarsfield. The Nolan’s were originally from the Moyvane area of Co. Kerry. They were known as the gay Nolan’s, gay as in jolly.

Nolan John, Dernish, Ave, Foynes & formerly of Lisready, Loughill & Glenagragra, Athea. (grandson of John, Moyvane) Letter to George Langan on Jan 18th, 2012.

Nolan Maggie ‘George’ nee Griffin, Lisready and formerly of Glenagragra, died on March 24th, 1990. Married to Jack Nolan, ( son of John Nolan & Margaret Carter). Maggie was the mother of John Nolan, above.

Nolan Margaret, Moyvane, Co. Kerry was the daughter of Timothy Nolan & Margaret Scanlon. Margaret was born in May 1833 at Moyvane and died on Dec 23rd 1916 at Leitrim East, Moyvane. She married Thomas Mulvihill who was born June 25th, 1833 at Moyvane and died on Jan 15th, 1891 at Leitrim, Moyvane. Thomas Mulvihill was the son of Michael Mulvihill & Bridget McCarthy. Michael Mulvihill was born in 1792 and died in 1866. Bridget McCarthy was born in 1791 and died in 1881.

Nolan Margaret, Finnoe…Margaret Nolan ( daughter of John Nolan & Margaret Carter) born April 21st, 1904. On June 16th, 1925 at Ballyhahill church, Margaret married James O’Callaghan, aged 24 years from Tinakilla, Glin, son of John O’Callaghan, the witnesses being Timothy Hynes & Mary Nolan. They had a large family one of whom, Dan had a garage in Moyvane.

Nolan Patrick….Patrick was a schoolteacher in Turraree, Glin in 1826.

Nolan Sean, South Cappagh, Loughill…died Tues April 4th, 1989. We did a lot of work for him over the years.

Nolan Thomas, ( son of John Nolan & Margaret Carter). Thomas Nolan, born Feb 4th, 1895. Thomas emigrated to U.S. He married Alice O’Brien from Limerick city. They had one daughter, Mary Alice O’Brien, born 23 Dec 1929 New York – 21 Oct 2018 Dumont, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA). In 1959 Mary married John Joseph Hecker (11 Jul 1920 Oyster Bay New York – 14 Dec 2006).

Noonan Connie…Aug 15th, 1982..Met Connie Noonan outside Croke Park for the All Ireland senior football semi-final between Kerry and Armagh, which Kerry won on the score line of 3-15 to Armagh’s 1-11. Connie Noonan from Ballysteen, married to Nora Noddy Higgins, both live in Glasha, Athea. Nora being my 1st, cousin once removed.

Noonan Connie...Jan 1983…Met Connie Noonan and his wife Nora (Noddy) in Henry St, Dublin at the New Year Sales. 

Noonan Connie…Sunday March 13^th, 1983…  Connie Noonan and I went to a football match in Broadford. Athea 6-14, Broadford 1-2.

Noonan Connie…Sun Sept 23rd, 1984. Met up with him and a gang from Athea at Cleary’s pub in Summerhill. All up for the All Ireland, Kerry 0-14, Dublin 1-6.

Noonan Connie…Sun Sept 22nd, 1985….met him at Cleary’s, Summerhill for All Ireland…Kerry 2-12, Dublin 2-8.

Noonan Connie…Sept 21st, 1986…Met Connie at Cleary’s pub in Summerhill…Kerry 2-15, Tyrone 1-10, All Ireland football final.

Noonan Connie...Sun Sept 20th, 1987…met Connie and gang from Ballysteen and Athea at Cleary’s pub in Summerhill, Meath 1-14, Cork 0-11, All Ireland football fonal.

Noonan Connie…Sun Sept 17th, 1989…met Connie along with Mossie Browne, Pakie Higgins & Bernie and Brian Neville at Cleary’s, Summerhill. Cork 0-17. Mayo 1-11, All Ireland football final.

Noonan Connie & Mossie Browne...Sun Sept 15th, 1991…met them at Cleary’s, Summerhill…Down 1-16. Meath 1-14, All Ireland football final.

Noonan Connie & Mossie Browne…Sun Sept 20th, 1992…met where Cleary’s used to be…new owners…Donegal 0-18, Dublin 0-14 All Ireland football final.

Noonan Connie…Sun Sept 19th, 1993…Met Connie and Mossie Browne at Summerhill before All Ireland football final… Derry 1-14, Cork 2-8.

Noonan nee Higgins, Nora (Noddy).…married Connie Noonan, Ballysteen…..Nora died on April 2nd, 2020.

Normile/Normoyle, variation of the spelling for different families.

Normile Bridget, Glin, daughter of James Normile, farmer, married on April 29th, 1913 to Patrick McGrath, labourer from Glin, son of Peter McGrath, the witnesses being – Thomas McGrath & Mary Culhane.

Normile Catherine Kate, Blaine, Athea married James Barrett, Lr. Dirreen. The Griffin family from Ducateen, Newcastle West now reside in the Normile farm in Blaine.

Normile Ellen, was born on Apr 15th, 1868 in Killeany, Glin to James Normile & Ellen Dalton. She died on Jan 24th, 1962 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. Ellen married PATRICK J3 DILLANE (son of Michael2 Dillane and Catherine Culhane). Patrick was born on Aug 31st, 1867 in Killeany, Glin. He died on Dec 28th, 1943 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 

Normile/Normoyle Family, Dromreask, Glin, Co. Limerick.

Normile Mick (Pop), Ballyguiltenane…..On April 25th, 1939, at Athea church, Mick married to Hannie Murphy from Rooskagh, Athea, daughter of John Murphy, a labourer, the witnesses being – Thomas Lynch & Brigid Guina. His father was Paddy Normile and his mother was Nell Hough. Mick had 11 siblings. Johnny Lynch of Blaine who was Mick’s nephew, inherited the place.

Normile James, Glin….death of on Dec 1st, 1934. James was a tailor. His daughter Nellie Normile present at his death. (see Culhane Gertrude ‘Gertie’.)

Normile Mary.…March 28th, 1931….Death of Mary Normile, Blaine. Great grandmother to the present day Griffin’s of Blaine.

Normile Mary, Dromreask, born April 8th, 1899 and died January 19^th 1992. Mary married James O’Donoghue, b. 1892, R.I.P. May 3rd 1962, Dromreask.

Normile Michael (Mickey), born in Dromreask in 1901, moved to Scort (Glenagragra Upper), married Margaret Normoyle, Killeaney, Glin (No relation), daughter of John Normoyle and Ellie Sweeney.   Mickey built the house in Scort in 1930 on the site of a cut away bank of ray-turf. There was a wren party held there sometime after its construction and it was said at the time that Joe ‘Pats’ Mulvihill from Dromreask spent the best part of a day, and was exhausted in the process, from cutting rushes with a scythe for the making of a passage all around the house so as the party guests had sound ground to walk upon. Many’s the bag of turnips I sold to Mickey & Margaret in the years 1969  to 1971 when i was in that field of employment. Michael (Mickey) Normile died Sept 1^st 1995 age 94 years, his wife Margaret died January 1991.

Normile Richard (Dick)…May 1st, 1958…Death of Richaed Dick Normile, Dromreask, Glin. He got killed coming out of Jack Scanlon’s bog with an ass and cart load of turf. The ass sat backwards, trapping Dick in a bog-hole of water. He may have drowned. Some bread and a packet of Woodbine cigarettes were found floating on top of the water.

Normile Thomas…Retirement of postman Thomas Normile, South Mall, Glin. 

Normile Thomas, Dromreask, Glin, Co. Limerick. On Feb 6th, 1898 at Glin church. Thomas married MARY ANNE5 FEURY (daughter of James4 (Jim) Feury & Joan O’Donnell). Mary was born on 09 Aug 1873 in Ballyguiltenane, Glin County Limerick. She was born in Glenagragra, Ballyguiltenane was given for Glenagragra back then. She died on June 14th, 1949 at Killeaneymore, Glin County Limerick aged 77 years. Thomas Normile, was the son of Thomas Normile and Anne Enright, the witnesses for the wedding being Patrick Enright & Bridget Feury. Thomas was born on Aug 20th, 1869 at Ballyguiltenane, Glin. He died in Co. Limerick, Ireland. (Mary Feury’s brother Mick Feury, married Thomas Normile’s sister Catherine Normile.

Normile Tom…On June 27^th, 1983… we have the death of Tom Normile, contractor Knockdown. Tom hadn’t been well since May 31st…..he had Patin’s place up for sale.  (Paitin Normoyle was his brother, known locally as ‘Paitin Roger’) Mowed the hay on many the occasion for Paitin.

Normoyle Jimmy...Glenagragra, Glin….died on Aug 15th, 1975 aged 71 years. See also Normile Family.

Normoyle Joanna, née Culhane, of The Mall, Glin, passed away in February 1946. She was the daughter of John Culhane from Kinard, Glin. John Culhane served on the inaugural Land League Committee in 1880, under the chairmanship of Rev. Fr. Michael Malone, P.P., of Glin.

Normoyle John, Turraree (Crough), Glin….MARY GRIFFIN (daughter of Michael Griffin and Norah Fitzgerald) was born on Feb 8th, 1888. Mary emigrated to New York where she married her neighbour John Normoyle from Turraree, (Crough) Glin. (These Normoyle’s were known as the Pelleck’s) Mary Griffin and John Normoyle had the following family of 2 –

Kitty Normoyle who remained single in life.

Mary Normoyle who became a nun.

Normoyle Kitty, Dromreask, died Nov 1991. Servant at Connolly’s, Glenagragra for years. Also spelt Normile

Normoyle Margaret nee Normile...wife of Mickey, died on Thurs Jan 3rd, 1991. I often sold her a bag of turnips. Margaret came from Killeaney, Glin. Mickey died on Sept 1st, 1995.

Normoyle Miss Mary, Glin…death of in July 1947. Mary was the daughter of John Normoyle, ex Sergeant R.I.C. & Mrs Anne Normoyle, Glin Lodge.

Normoyle Mary nee Meade, South Mall, Glin, death of in Oct 1957.

Normoyle Patrick, Killeaney, Glin 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 3^rd, 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.

Normoyle Patrick was born on May 20th, 1898 in Glin and died on Apr 15th, 1981 in Glin. Patrick married Mary Dillane from Main St, Glin in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin. They lived in a place known locally as Normoyle’s Lodge that’s located close to the ruins of the old castle. I was reliably informed that this family of the Normoyle’s were related to the Dromreask Normoyle’s, 2nd, or 3rd, cousins.

Normoyle Willie, Killeaney, Glin…Mikie Kinnane told me that Willie married a Dillane girl from Glenastar, Ardagh in 1933. They both died very young. They had one daughter Mary Normoyle who married Pat Brosnan from Renagowan, Listowel and they went to live in Knocknagorna, Athea. (see Normoyle Patrick, Killeaney above)

Old Moore’s Almanac Cover 1979.

Old Mill, Its Heritage and its People By Tom Aherne W/O Jan 5th, 2000. Surrounding Townlands, School, Creamery, Public House, Ballyine Shrine etc.

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

O’Brien Diarmuid, Scort/Glenagragra….Coleman Michael, Knockgrania, Co. Sligo. World renowned fiddle player. His Legacy and Diarmuid O’Brien, Scort/Glenagragra, Co. Limerick. W/O Wed March 18th, 2026 p28.

O’Brien Dymphna, Ballyhahill, Feile Skills Award 1997…Poem recognising her achievement By Paddy Faley…W/O July 1997.

O’Brien Fannie nee Walshe….death of in the U.S in March/April 1947. Fannie, daughter of Richard Walshe ex principal of Glin Boys School & Mrs Anne Walshe.

O’Brien Jerry, Scort, died accidentally on July 14th, 1972 aged 19 years. Jerry was a year behind me at Ballyguiltenane National School. Jerry was a brother to Mary Ann hereunder.

O’Brien Jimmy…., ‘Black Jimmy’ he was known as who was a traveling tinsmith circa 1910. O’Brien Jimmy…., He had returned from the Boer War. He was a descendant of the O’Brien, donkey dealers. See an article by Sean O’Histon, Blaine in  B.R.J. 1982 p22.

O’Brien Mary Ann, Scort…..Fr. Dermot McCarthy who was curate in Athea from 1968-1971 wrote in the A.P.J 1989 p131 about Mary Anne O’Brien from Scort who sadly passed away at a relatively young age, says Fr. Dermot…‘if ever there is a saint in God’s good heaven, that saint is Mary Anne O’Brien. I don’t pray for her anymore, I pray to her.’ Mary Ann died on Oct 17th, 1981 aged 34 years. I knew Mary, and her father, Jimmy O’Brien. Jimmy was a road ganger in my time growing up in Glasha & Glenagragra. Jimmy would have recommended me for a job with the Council if I had chosen to venture down that path of life. Jimmy O’Brien died on July 19th, 1977, aged 71 years.

O’Brien Michael…July 31st, 1972…Death of Michael ‘Dublin’ O’Brien, Altavilla, Askeaton, originally from Glenagragra, Glin.

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O’Brien Patrick Cotter, 1760-1806, reputed to be Ireland’s tallest man, standing at 8ft and 1inch tall. Born in Kinsale, Co. Cork.

O’Brien Patrick, Tinnakilla, Ballyhahill…..Mary Connolly (daughter of Patrick Connolly & Mary ?) was born at Glenagragra in 1851. On Feb 8^th 1875 at Catholic church in Glin, Mary Connolly, aged 24 years, married Patrick O’Brien, aged 25 years, son of Michael O’Brien deceased from Tinnakilla, Ballyhahill  the witnesses being James B. O’Brien and Johanna Connell. Mary’s father Patrick Connolly listed as deceased. He died in 1864 aged 60 years. Patrick & Mary had a daughter who married an O’Keeffe from back in Co. Kerry, O’Keeffe married into the O’Brien place at Tinnakilla, Ballyhahill.

O’Brien William Smith 1803-1864, Born at Dromoland Castle, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co. Clare. William was a member of the Young Islander movement who rebelled during the famine of 1848. In Smith O’Brien’s subsequent trial, the jury found him guilty of high treason. He was sentenced to be hanged. Petitions for clemency were signed by over 80,000 people in Ireland and 10,000 people in England. Michael Lynch from Glin, Jeremiah Mulvihill and Nicklis Mulvihill from Listowel were signatories. Every county in Ireland, except Offaly (Kings County) signed the petition.

O’Callaghan James, Tinnakilla, Ballyhahill married Nolan Margaret, Finnoe…(daughter of John Nolan & Margaret Carter), Margaret born April 21st, 1904. On June 16th, 1925 at Ballyhahill church, Margaret married James O’Callaghan, aged 24 years from Tinakilla, Glin, son of John O’Callaghan, the witnesses being Timothy Hynes & Mary Nolan. They had a large family one of whom, Dan had a garage in Moyvane., Co. Kerry

O’Carroll James  was born about 1907 in Ballylongford, Co. Kerry. He died on 20 Jun 1992. He married Mary C.Mulvihill, born in 1911. Mary was the daughter of Patrick Mulvihill, Aughrim and Mary Ellen Gallagher. Mary died on 19 Jul 1992. Both interred in Kilfergus cemetery. Patrick Mulvihill was the  (son of Hanora4 Feury and Denis Mulvihill), Aughrim, Moyvane.

O’Cearbhaill Donal, Gortnagross, Athea….born in 1829 and died 1930. According to Liam O’Danachair, Irish was Donal’s first language but he could neither read or write it. Donal also told Liam that the poem Sean Aerach Agus An Bas was written by Sean Ban Aerach O’Flannagain, a contemporary and kinsman of Michael Og O’Longain. Sean was a fisherman and a piper who lived for a time in Co. Clare. He was hired by the Knight of Glin as a tutor to his children. He served as a juror at the Colleen Ban inquest. He died about 1840 and is buried in Kilfergus cemetery, Glin in the same grave as Tom ‘Captain Steele’ Langan, Tom being a 1st cousin to Micheal Og O’Longain.

O’Cearbhaill Padraig, present at a recording by MacMathuna Ciaran of RTE…on Friday Feb 22nd. 1985 at Conways’s Hotel, Glin. Also in attendance was McInerney Maureen, South Mall, Glin, amongst others. Launch of his book in Glin on Aug 22nd, 1987.

O’Cearbhaill Padraig...Conway’s Hotel, Glin…Friday March 25th, 1988…Poetry session, local poets that attended included Paddy Faley, Padraig O’Cearbhaill, Tom O’Donoghue, Gabriel Fitzmaurice, Dan Keane and Pat Brosnan. I was invited but couldn’t attend. Padraig O’Cearbhaill, see also under Glin Trees. Padraig died on July 7th, 1991.

O’Cearbhaill Padraig, Glin…Book Launch….Ba Bheannacht A Bheith Og…..Weekly Observer Wed Nov 1st, 1989.

O’Cearbhaill Padraig, Glin….appointed to the Cultural Relations Committee by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Gerard Collins T.D. in May 1990. The Cultural Relations Committee, to which Pádraig was appointed plays a significant role in promoting Ireland’s rich cultural heritage. Members of the committee, including esteemed authors, poets, and educators, collaborate to enhance Ireland’s cultural presence globally. Their collective expertise in various fields such as education, music, art, literature, and communications is instrumental in fostering international cultural exchange and understanding. Padraig O’Cearbhaill died unexpectdey in Dublin on Sunday July 7th, 1991.

O’Cearbhaill Padraig, composer of song – Where Corbry And Shannon Flow. Padraig was remembered in a special way at the County Fleadh in Glin, Thursday June 1st – 4th, 1995 when a plaque was unveiled in his honour. Padraig conducted nightly Irish classes at Ballyguiltenane National School during the years 1936-8. See Padraig’s account of those times in B.R.J. 1980 page 60-2. Some of those who attended mentioned.

O’Conchubhair Sean, (O’Connor Sean), Clash, Athea, born in 1816 was a native Irish speaker but could neither read or write it. He used to tell the story of ‘The Tinker of Ballingarry’ and it is of the belief that Jeremiah Curtin recorded this story from Sean in 1887 when they met in Ballybunion. Many of his other stories were never preserved. Sean O’Conchubhair died in 1916 at the age of 100 years.

O’Connell Bridget, Glin…death of Jan 1st. 1940. The new year was ushered in by storms and gales, no music took place owing to the death of Bridget.

O’Connell Bridie nee Brosnan, Clash, Abbeyfeale, death of in June 1992.

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

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

O’Connell Cornelius (Con) returning to the U.S. on Dec 1st, 1963 after spending most of the year with his sister Mollie Griffin, Glenagragra. Con, a fantastic fiddle player, called to our house that time and we had several tunes together, my father also played the fiddle.

Cornelius (‘Con’) O’Connell (b.1904) Clounlehard, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick, was the oldest of the four children (three girls) of Cornelius O’Connell from Glenbawn and Johanna Dillon who came from the Islandanny area of Duagh, Co. Kerry. Con came to the US in 1928 and at this time was living at 423 St. Anne’s Avenue, close to McGrath’s bar at 577 East 138th Street. He won first prize in the senior flute competition at the 1936 UICA Feis:

“Con knows music. He plays the violin, flute and viola and would like something definite set in motion in the matter of encouraging youngsters with evident talent.” [Irish World]

“Con lived in New York with his wife and family. His son Cornelius (Bob) O’Connell was in the U.S. army. He stopped off in Los Angelas after some tour of duty and liked it so much that he bought a house and moved there. His sister Peg [Margaret] moved out there later and Con followed them. Peg later moved to San Diego. Con had just the two in family. He was home in the 1960s. He stayed in Ireland that time for the best part of a year. That was when he called to our house in Athea and we had a few tunes together, my father Ned Langan, more so than me as my father was a fair enough fiddle player. Con was a renowned fiddle player and there are recordings of him but I don’t know where. He composed tunes for a Fr. Madigan who was a curate in Athea in the ‘60s. He was killed at a Pedestrian Crossing, he walked out of a shop crossed the road and a lady driver cut him down. The lady driver failed to stop.” Vincent McGrath , Rossport, Co. Mayo & George Langan.

O’Connell Daniel (son of Patrick Pats Connell & Mary Connor’s O’Connor, Glenagragra, Glin) was baptised at the Immaculate Conception RC Church in Glin on 8 March 1876. In the 1901 census he is recorded as living in Middle Leitrim, Newtownsandes with Patrick & Mary Sheahan aged 30 working as a farm servant. The census indicates that he is Patrick’s nephew but he is in fact a first cousin to Patrick’s wife Mary Sheahan nee Flahavan. Mary was the daughter of Patrick Flahavan the brother of Margaret Flahavan who was Daniel’s grandmother. The next record for Daniel appears in the 1910 US Census when he is living with his brother-in-law John Ahern  in New Haven, Connecticut  and is recorded as working as a ‘shoveller’ of coal.  The census indicates that he came to the US in 1905 but no passenger record has so far been located.  The WW1 Draft record for 1918 Daniel is recorded as Donald O’Connell, occupation Fuel Handler and he is living at 61 Hallock Street, Ansonia,  New Haven . This address was in fact that of his brother James  whom he gives as his nearest relative. In the 1920 Census Daniel is recorded as a boarder living with Thomas Mackessey and wife Annie and son Martin aged 12. Thomas Mackessey was born in Tarmons, Tarbert Co.Kerry in 1875 and he was the son of Timothy Mackessy and Elizabeth Mulvihill. Elizabeth Mulvihill was the sister of Mary Mulvihill who was married to Edmund Sheahan and Johanna Mulvihill who was married to Thomas Sheahan.  Timothy was a brother of Margaret Mackessey who was married to William Woods, my great great grandfather. Timothy was also a brother to Mary Mackessey who was married to Patrick Geoghegan, Turraree  the father of John Geohegan who married Catherine O’Connor, the sister of Daniel’s mother Mary O’Connell (nee Connor’s/ O’Connor).  (see also Ellen (Nell) Woods born January 26^th 1895. Woods/Quille site.) No further records for Daniel have been found after 1920 so it is not known when or where he died. (Mike Connolly/George Langan)

O’Connell Family, Glenagragra.

O’Connell Helen, Athea….death of in Feb 2001…Helen formerly of the old Post Office in Barrack St, Athea.

O’Connell Joanna, Athea…death of on Tuesday March 26th, 1946, The legacy of Joanna O’Connell from Athea, who passed away on Tuesday, March 26th, 1946, continues to be remembered fondly. As the wife of the late Timothy O’Connell and daughter of Martin O’Sullivan, she was known for her kindness, charitable nature, and admirable character. Her sense of humour and warm personality made her a beloved figure in her community, leaving a lasting impression on friends and neighbours alike.

O’Connell John, Glenagragra, Glin…Postal address, Athea… born 1846, died Sept 20th, 1923 aged 77 years at Glenagragra, Mary (Mollie) Flavin present at his death. John being the eldest son took over the family farm. On Feb 17th, 1885 John married Mary Fennel from Glennalappa, Newtownsandes.  They were married at the Annunciation RC Church Newtownsandes on February 17th 1885 and the witnesses were James and Johanna Fennell. John’s father Michael Connell listed as deceased and Mary Fennell’s father William Fennell was living. Mary’s parents were William Fennell 1841-1885 and Ellen Connell 1831-1906. William and Ellen were married at St.Bartholomew’s RC Church, Athea in 1861.  The 1901 Glenagragra census records John O’ Connell as 52 and Mary Fennell as 34 years old which means she was born around 1867. The Murher Parish record shows that Mary was baptized on 30 March 1862 which means she was actually 39 years old. Mary died from cancer on Aug 15th, 1939, aged 75 years, Paddy Flavin present at her death in Glenagragra. John and Mary did not have any children. Mary’s niece Mollie McInerny aged 6 is living with them on the 1911 census John is 66 and Mary is given as 29 years old – this should probably be 49 as they have been married 26 years. It is unlikely that these ages are accurate as Michael and Catherine did not marry until 1846. John and Mary did not have any children. The farm was inherited by Patrick Flavin, the eldest son of Daniel Flahavan and Johanna O’Connell. Johanna O’Connell was the sister to John O’Connell 1846-. Catherine O’Connell 1857-1938 & Mary O’Connell 1850-1917. It was arranged that Patrick would marry Mollie McInerny the niece of Mary Fennell, Patrick being the nephew of John O’ Connell. William Fennell and Ellen Connell had a daughter Johanna Fennell born on June 18th, 1866. William Fennell died on circa 1885, cant find a death cert for him, his wife Ellen Connell Fennell died on June 27th, 1906 at Glenalappa, aged 75 years.

O’Connell John, Scort….Jimmy Dalton, Scort, informed me that another John O’Connell had a little farm of approximately 15 acres next to himself. (Plot B in the cancellation books.) Both this John O’Connell and his wife Nora (Hanora) Hartnett came from the Ballaugh area of Abbeyfeale and as far as Jimmy knew they were no relation to the Glenagragra O’Connell’s.  Apparently, they received the farm when the lands of Scort (Glenagragra Upper) were divided among the tenants. A McGrath woman from back in North Kerry inherited this farm and she subsequently sold the place to Jimmy Lyons. Following his marriage to Mary Sheahan, Jimmy lived here for about twelve years before moving to Dromreask. Christy Sheahan, Ballyguiltenane, Mary’s brother, had the place after that. The farm is now the property of Henry Sheahan, Ballyguiltenane, son of Tom.

O’Connell John, Glensharrold….Master John O’Connell taught at Carrickerry National School and was the father of the renowned poet and writer Eithne Strong. John O’Connell was married to Kathleen Lennon from Limerick city who was also a school teacher. Eithne Connell Strong 1923-1999 FOR MORE ON EITHNE STRONG See –Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

O’Connell Johnny, Toureendonnell, a native of Moyvane, Co. Kerry, came to live in Toureendonnell with his wife and children in part of John Kiely’s farm in the house that Mick Moroney vacated. Johnny’s wife Margaret died on June 2nd, 2005. Paddy Sheehan later bought the Kiely farm.

O’Connell Maurice, Glensharrold married Margaret Peg Griffin, Glenagragra….Margaret (Peg) Griffin (daughter of Patrick (Patsy) Griffin and Mary Barrett) was born on Feb 15th, 1899. On June 24th, 1925 at Glin church, Margaret married Maurice O’Connell son of Patrick O’Connell, Glensharrold, the witnesses being Martin O’Connell and Bella Taylor. Maurice was a creamery manager in Ardagh. They had a son and two daughters as follows – Patrick O’Connell who emigrated to England, lives in Birmingham and two daughters one of whom was Kathleen O’Connell who joined the nuns. The other daughter Moira O’Connell 1935-2009 married Mathew Broderick in Duagh, Co. Kerry. Moira attended Carrickerry National School and Convent of Mercy Secondary School, Newcastle West. She worked for Paddy McCormack’s Joinery Firm in Ardagh where she met her husband the aforementioned Matt Broderick. They married in 1956 and moved to Duagh, Co Kerry where they raised a family of five – Three daughters and two sons. Helen, Máiréad, Bernadette, Dónal and Cáit. Around 1989 she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis but fought her illness bravely and courageously.  Moira died in February 2009 was laid to rest in Springmount Cemetery Duagh.  She was predeceased by her husband Matt in 2000. Paddy Faley and I had the pleasure of paying Margaret Griffin O’Connell a visit back in 1991. Her daughter Sr. Kathleen was there that day, she having taken leave of absence from her post in Mexico to come home and look after her mother.  She is now in her 90″s and she’s back in Mexico and celebrating 70yrs as a nun this year 2017. Jacqui Geoghegan Mangan, Glensharrold has been telling me that  Maurice O’Connell and her grandmother Margaret Geoghegan nee Aherne (married to Joe Aherne) were second cousins. Her grandmother’s uncle Master John O’Connell gave Maurice O’Connell’s father that site (pictured) when he returned from America. They were first cousins to Jacqui’s great grandmother Bridget O’Connell (sister to master John O’Connell) was also his first cousin. Master John O’Connell taught at Carrickerry National School and was the father of the renowned poet and writer Eithne Strong. John O’Connell was married to Kathleen Lennon from Limerick city who was also a school teacher. Eithne Connell Strong 1923-1999 FOR MORE ON EITHNE STRONG See –Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

O’Connell Mary, Glenagragra…..Going by the 1901 Census, Mary3 O’ Connell was born circa 1849 and died Jan 16th, 1917 aged 68 years. She married Jeremiah Connolly born circa 1836 and died at Glenagragra on May 1st, 1934 aged 98 years, son of John Connolly from Glensharrold, Carrickerry, marriage date, Feb 13th 1872, the witnesses were Thomas O’Shaughnessy & Mary Connolly. Both parents were alive. The 1911 census records that they had 8 children only two of which were still living. Paddy Faley informed me that Mary met her death in rare circumstances. Say’s Paddy,‘’back in those days, the threshing of oats was carried out in the kitchen with flails. Most of the houses back then had very large kitchens, which proved ideal for the task on hand, and Connolly’s was no exception. It was around the Christmas time of the year and Jer agreed to allow his house to be used by the local wrenboys for their wren dance. This meant that the threshing had to be postponed for a few days in order to have the kitchen ready for the dance. The threshed oats was piled up at the lower end of the kitchen with the un-treshed sheaves piled against it. Jer and his family had the occasion to be away from home on a particular day and on returning, he found his wife Mary to be missing. Several hours had elapsed and with still no sign of his wife, Jer decided to set up a search party to try to locate her whereabouts. They searched the entire farm and enquired locally but still no trace of Mary. Tom Lynch, a neighbour of the Connolly’s (Tom later lived in a cottage at Blaine Bridge) came up with the brainy idea that she may have fallen down between the sheaves and corn in the kitchen. They removed the sheaves and to their utmost dismay, there they found her lying dead on the floor. It would appear that she had climbed to the top of the sheaves hoping to find some eggs that the hens may have laid up there and in doing so fell head first down between the corn and the sheaves. As she was unable to set herself free, she ultimately smothered and died’’. (George Langan/Mike Connolly)

O’Connell Mary (Mollie), Glenbawn, Ballyhahill…John (Jack) Griffin 1894-1980. (son of Patrick (Patsy) Griffin and Mary Barrett) was born on May 7th, 1894 and died  April 15^th 1980, inherited the home place in Glenagragra and on November 21st, 1933 at Athea church, married Mary (Mollie) O’Connell R.I.P. October 17^th 1993, daughter of Con Connell, Glenbawn and Johanna Dillon, Duagh, Co. Kerry. The witnesses for the wedding were Thomas Feury and Maurice O’Connell. Family from that union, 7

O’Connell Michael 1812-1882, Glenagragra. Michael married my great great grandaunt Catherine Lynch, Glasha, Athea as follows – The earliest Parish record that can be located is for the marriage of Michael O’Connell. The Athea Parish Register has the following entry for the 18th February 1846:

Connell Michael, Glenagragra, Glin and Catherine Lynch of Athea Parishes having obtained a dispensation of 4° & 4° degrees of cousin unity – present as witnesses John Lynch, George Lynch, John Higgins and many others. Catherine was the sister of John and George Lynch of Glashapullagh.(Glasha)

Medieval canon law The first prohibited degree of consanguinity was a parent-child relationship while a second degree would be a sibling relationship. A third degree would be an uncle/aunt with a niece/nephew while fourth degree was between first cousins.

O’Connell Tom, Toureendonnell, Athea & London. Tom is a former All Ireland button key accordion player. At the 2002 county Fleadh in Athea, Tom donated a trophy which was to be known as ….The Tom O’Connell memorial trophy…..the trophy was presented on Tom’s behalf by Pat Brosnan, Knocknagorna, to the county U12 winner of that year Sean O’Concubhair. Tom was unable to attend as he got caught up in the air strike of that time and was left stranded at Heathrow airport. A.P.N. July 11th, 2002.

O’Connell Timothy…former principal of Athea boys National School….died Oct 1942 and was interred in Templeathea cemetery. Timothy was a native of Glensharrold, Ardagh.

O’Connor Bartholomew (Batt), Rooskagh East, Carrickerry, Athea…death of on March 16th, 2015.

O’Connor Betty, Athea, died on Feb 1993 (brain haemorrhage) aged 29 years…daughter of Edsie and Peg, Post Office.

O’Connor Brigid 1863-1899, Cahara, Glin, (Daughter of James O’Connor & Mary Cregan) Brigid married James Lynch, Chapel Lane, Rathkeale and had the following family – Catherine, Hannah, Mary, Patrick & James Lynch.

O’Connor Catherine4 (Kitty), (daughter of Catherine3 O’Connell (1857 -1938) & John O’ Connor (1850 -1896) born 1889, died on July 21st, 1970 at Gore, Southland. On Aug 13th 1921 at Gore, Southland, New Zealand Kitty married Nathaniel ‘Bunny’ Nicholl born April 27th 1889 at Kingston Crossing and died  on Nov 13th 1967 at Kingston Crossing. Their daughter Elizabeth4 Agnes Nicholl (born Dec 20th 1925 at Gore, Southland) and her cousin Mary Walsh came on a visit to Ireland whilst on a Holy Year Pilgrimage to Europe between August 1950 and January 1951 and stayed at Flavin’s, Glenagragra and at O’Connors, Ballyguiltenane. Elizabeth  married John O’Neill from Dunedin, New Zealand on August 1951. See photograph hereunder that Elizabeth took of Kate Barrett, Turraree, Glin and Mike Griffin Glenagragra, Athea while on said visit. The photograph was given to me by my good friend Jerry Griffin, Glenagragra. Elizabeth, who was a qualified nurse died on March 11th 2013 and is buried in Dunedin, Otago. Also in the family – John Charters “Jack” Nicholl,   b. 6 Jun 1922,   d. 16 Nov 1998, Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand   (Age 76 years). Catherine Mary “Kay” Nicholl,   b. 29 Jan 1924,   d. 8 Oct 2002, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand   (Age 78 years). (Patrick N.O’Neill & George Langan)

O’Connor Catherine nee O’Mahony Templeathea scooped €17,250 in the Winning Streak on RTE Sat Sept 7th, 1996.

O’Connor Dan…Sept 27th, 1972…Death of Dan Connor’s, Glenagragra. Dan was married to his next door neighbour, Nora (Nonie) Feury, daughter of Tom Feury.

Nestled in the quiet countryside of Glenagragra, lived a man named Dan O’Connor or Dan Connor’s as he was affectionately known as. Dan was known for his holiness, devoutness, and ever-ready willingness to help those around him. His reputation as an obliging neighbour preceded him, as did the stories he shared with those fortunate enough to listen.

One of my most vivid memories of Dan dates back to when I was just a young child, around ten or eleven years old. Dan was often seen quarrying for stones on his hill field, which lay directly opposite my grandfather’s home. The sight of Dan working diligently in the field with crowbar and pickax was a common one, yet it never ceased to fascinate me. Though I was merely a child and prone to the occasional rascality, I believe Dan enjoyed my company. There was a unique camaraderie in our interactions, a mutual appreciation that transcended our age difference. Perhaps he saw in me a spark of curiosity or a reflection of his own youthful days.

Spring Water from the well

Revisiting the days of drawing spring water from Dan O’Connor’s well evokes a sense of nostalgia. The well, situated to the west of the house by the stream, was a vital source of fresh, crisp water. Each visit to the well was an opportunity not just to fulfill a chore, but also to engage in a ritual that connected me to the land and the people around me.

Looking back, the road up to the well was both familiar and comforting. It was a path I had traveled countless times, each journey bringing with it a sense of peace and nostalgia. Having scaled the hillside, I crossed the steps that led into the field below the house. The field stretched out in a patchwork of luscious grass with the odd triple of rush here and there, a silent witness to the passage of time and the footsteps of those who had come before me.

The well itself, nestled by the side of the stream, stood as a testament to the resourcefulness and hard work of its creator—Dan’s grandfather. Built with care and precision, it was more than just a source of water; it was a symbol of sustenance and resilience. Each stone in its structure seemed to echo the determination and dedication of the hands that had placed it there. The well was a living legacy, a bridge between the past and the present.

Looking back, the simple act of drawing water from the well and spending time with Dan are cherished memories. In remembering Dan, it’s clear that his legacy is characterised by the warmth of his spirit and the stories that continue to echo in my mind. He was not just a neighbour but a cherished part of my childhood, leaving an indelible mark on my life. I left Glenagragra in Feb 1972 and I can’t help but wonder if he ever imagined I’d choose the path of life that I had just embarked on. Dan died September 27th 1972 aged 68yrs.

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O’Connor Dan, Athea…died in July 1990. Dan was life president of the local Fine Gael party. Sympathy is extended to Nellie O’Connor and family Upper Athea.

O’Connor Edward Edmond (Ned), 1877-1956, Athea,(son of James O’Connor, Cahara, Glin & Mary Cregan) 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. Martin may have been a brother to Francis Butler’s first wife Mary Riordan.

O’Connor Edward, ‘Edsie’, Athea, born June 11th, 1918, died on Thurs July 16th, 1992. Married to Peg Griffin, Glenagragra, daughter of Jack Griffin & Molly O’Connell and grand daughter to 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)

O’Connor Eileen nee Cummane, Ballinagoul, Glin…died in Aug 1990.

O’Connor Ellen 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.

O’Connor Ellen Nell….Ellen (Nell) was married to John Lucey. (See Lucey John, Fanelton, Macroom, Co. Cork,). Prior to her marriage she used to correspond with her 1st, cousin Catherine O’Connor, daughter of John O’Connor in New Zealand, one of those letters transcripted by Patrick N.O’Neill as follows –

29/10/1919

Dear Cousin

I trust you and my relations are first class. Is cousin Dominic home? Tell him write to me as I would love to hear always from him. How is Cousin Ike making out? The poor fellow must be delighted to be back in the dear old home. He was often telling us about your good nature, how often you would write to him during the awful war. Tell him when he has rested & is himself once more to write to us. Tell Ike Paddy Flavahan got a young daughter since he left. He will be sorry to hear his wife is not well, she is in hospital. I am sending you some news papers, they will let you
know how things are going on here. All your relations here wishes to be remembered to you and all the family circle.

Remember me to your Mother, Brother & Sister.

Goodbye, Dear Cousin, God bless you.

From your loving Cousin Nell

By the way, did you get the Photos I send you?

A letter to her cousin Isaac O’Connor as follows –

Killeaney, Glin
2/12/1919

My Dear Cousin Isaac, 

Just a Card to wish you for the first time in your dear old home a real happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
Had a letter from cousin Kathie, she was telling me you were home.
We are all first Class here. I met Paddy Flavahan and Minnie in Glin yesterday. Paddy got a young Daughter since you left. His Wife had bad health for some time but she is well again. Daniel is the same, also Katie & mother. We had a beautiful summer here, old people would tell you it was the finest summer in 40 years. Maggie Connolly and Miss Danaher wishes to be remembered to you. I met Mary Costello lately & she was asking me about you. I did not see “Yes” since the day I took you through our dear old Irish bogs. All your relations wishes to be remembered to you. Little Jimmie often talks about you. Did you marry yet. the time for Match Making will be on here very soon, we will surely get Minnie married this time. Please remember me to your Father & Mother and all
my relations. Wish them for me a happy Xmas and a prosperous New
Year.

Goodbye.

Nell O’Connor.

And they did marry off Minnie Flahavan to William Billy McEvoy from Aughrim, Moyvane on Feb 25th, 1922. The Maggie Connolly mentioned was the girls headmistress at Ballyguiltenane National School, she taught my mother. Maggie lived in Glenagragra, next house to Paddy & Molly Flavin. The Daniel mentioned was Paddy Flavin’s father and Minnie (Mary) was Paddy’s sister, as above. Katie was Katie Flahavan, sister to Minnie. ‘Yes’ was a nickname they had on someone, I never found out who it was.

O’Connor Family, Cahara, Glin, Co. Limerick. James O’Connor from Cahara, Glin and Mary Cregan from Tullyleague, Glin were married on Feb 4th, 1862.

O’Connor Family, Ballyguiltenane, Glin, Co. Limerick. James O’Connor was born circa 1810 and died on Feb 20th, 1895 at Ballyguiltenane aged 80 years. James married Margaret Flahavan circa 1810 and died at Ballyguiltenane on Dec 18th, 1895 aged 80 years. James and Margaret had a family of 5 as per link.

O’Connor George, Colbert St, Athea…Friday Sept 9th, 1988…marriage to Joan O’Connor, Upper Athea, daughter of ‘Brown Joe’.

O’Connor Hanora (Nora), Glembawn/Clounleharde. See Egan Thomas, Clounleharde. 

O’Connor Jack ‘Mort’.…Jack lived in Dromin, Ballyhahill on the road from the brick houses to the four crosses. His sister and himself lived together in single life. Following their death, John Cregan, Ballyhahill bought the dwelling house and small farm.

O’Connor Jack & Tom, Turraree, Glin…were the sons of Paddy O’Connor and his wife who was Sheahan from Knockdown. Paddy went by the nickname of ‘Paddy Holy Man’. Jack and Tom remained single in life. They had a brother Pateen O’Connor who was married to Maureen Nash, a sister Mary who married Jack Feury, Glenagragra and another sister who married Tierney from Templeathea.

O’Connor James c1810-1890 & Margaret Flahavan c1815-1885. James & Margaret lived in Ballyguiltenane and had a family of 5.See O’Connor Family, Ballyguiltenane. Margaret’s sister Mary Flahavan was married to my great great grandfather, George Lynck, Glasha, Athea.

O’Connor Jer, Athea…retired as Parish Clerk in Sept 2001. Presentation on behalf of the parishioners at 9.30 Mass on Sunday, Oct 2nd, 2001.

O’Connor Jeremiah (Martin), The Lane, Upper Athea, death of on Feb 28th, 1998. A member of the farming community.

O’Connor Jim, formerly of Upper Athea, died in England over the Christmas period of 1991. His remains were brought back to Ireland.

O’Connor Jimmy, Ballygoughlin, Glin…died during the week of Jan 24th, 1990.

O’Connor Jimmy…Wed Jan 18th, 1995…Death of Jimmy Connors’ wife in Dublin, being buried on Monday. Jimmy a brother to Tony O’Connor, Athea.

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

O’Connor Joan, Colbert St, Athea closed her shop on Sunday June 29th, 1986. (my aunt)

O’Connor Joan, Upper Athea…….died on June 2nd, 1982.

O’Connor Johanna, (daughter of Thomas O’Connor & Mary Sheahan)  born on Feb 19th, 1892, Ballyguiltenane, Glin, died on  June 17th,1970, Saint Louis, St. Louis (City), Missouri, United States   aged 78 years.  Emigrated on Oct 19th, 1906 to Saint Michael’s Novitiate, St. Louis, Missouri. Became known as Sr. Mary Rose O’Connor. Taught primary and high school grades.

O’Connor John, Cahara, Glin, 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 Cahara, 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. They had one son in family – James Francis O’ Connor 

O’Connor John 1850-1896, Ballyguiltenane, Glin, married Catherine O’Connell 1857-1938, Glenagragra, Glin, Co. Limerick.

Sources: Elizabeth O’Neill granddaughter and Peter O’Connor great grandson of John O’ Connor and Catherine O’Connell, also Patrick N.O’Neill son of Elizabeth O’Neill.

O’Connor John, Longridge, New Zealand & Ballyguiltenane, Glin……Inquest into his death. John, as above.

O’Connor John Joe…Friday March 10th, 1995…Death during the week of John Joe O’Connor, Athea, drapery.

O’Connor Kitty nee Moore, Clash, Athea, death of in Jan 1998. Sympathy to her sons Liam, Eamon, John Joe and Tom.

O’Connor Margaret 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.

O’Connor Margaret, (daughter of Thomas O’Connor & Mary Sheahan) born on Apr 28th, 1890, Ballyguiltenane, Glin,  died from heart disease on March 20th, 1907, Ballyguiltenane, Glin   aged 16 years.

O’Connor Margaret…Fri July 28th, 1995…Wedding of Margaret O’Connor, Glenagragra and Paddy Hogan, Glin.

O’Connor Margaret…Dec 15th, 1954…Death of Margaret O’Connor nee Griffin, Glenagragra, mother of Dan Connor’s and grandmother to Mikie O’Connor. Margaret (Maggie) Griffin (daughter of William Griffin & Mary Higgins) was born on April 3rd, 1866, address given as Upper Ballyguiltenane. Margaret inherited the home place and married Tom O’Connor, Duncaha, Tarbert. Tom married into the Griffin place. 

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O’Connor Margaret, Clash, Athea daughter of John O’Connor & Kate Sheehy, was married to Denis Scanlon, son of John Scanlon & Kate Mullane. Their son Michael Scanlon was married to Ellen Barrett, Lr. Dirreen, Athea.

O’Connor Margaret…Feb 2nd, 1964…Death of my grandaunt Margaret Maggie O’Connor nee Lynch, Ballyguiltenane, Glin, wife of Jim O’Connor.

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O’Connor Margaret nee McAuliffe, Lower Athea celebrated her 70th, birthday at the Top of the Town, Athea on July 20th, 1996.

O’Connor Martin, Coole West, Athea…died circa Jan 1940.

O’Connor Mary…..worked at Glin creamery in 1951.

O’Connor Maurice (Moss), Tullyleague, Glin, died Feb 1989.

O’Connor Michael…Aug 26th, 1950….Death of Michael Mick O’Connor, Glasha. Mick mentioned hereunder. Mick was married to Mary Casey, sister to Hannie, hereunder. They had two daughters, Moll & Hannie. Moll married Mick Dalton, Glenbawn. Mick came back to Glasha. Hannie married Stephen Moore, from Carrickerry, where they ran the popular Moore’s Bar.

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O’Connor Michael ‘Mick’. (son of James O’Connor & Margaret Flahavan) born Aug 1856 at Ballyguiltenane, emigrated to New Zealand Aug 25th, 1876. Michael married his 1st cousin Catherine ‘Kate’ Lynch as in Catherine3 Lynch above and under the family of George Lynch.

Michael ‘Mick’ O’Connor.

O’Connor Michael Rev Fr.. Dublin & Clounleharde…Tribute to by Paddy Faley on the occasion of Michael’s Silver Jubilee, W/O, May 1998.

O’Connor Michael ‘Morgan’ 1883-1918. (son of Catherine3 O’Connell (1857 -1938) & John O’ Connor (1850 -1896) Michael was killed in action in the first World War. He was a rifleman (36883) in the New Zealand Rifle Brigade and was killed in action on April 20^th 1918 and is buried in France at Martinsart in the Somme in the Mesnil Communal Cemetery Extension, Carne No. 2, Row No. 1, Grave 8.   At the time of his death his family were living at St. John’s St, Gore, Invercargill, New Zealand. Sources: Elizabeth O’Neill granddaughter and Peter O’Connor great grandson of John O’ Connor and Catherine O’Connell, also Patrick N.O’Neill son of Elizabeth O’Neill at – Patrick N.O’Neill

O’Connor Mike, Fairystreet, Athea, son of Michael & Margaret O’Connor. 1st place in Killarney Car Rally, Aug 1996.

See link hereunder provided to me by Patrick N.O’Neill, great great grandson of Catherine Lynch

19770623 – NZ Ministry of Defence – 36883 Michael Morgan O’Connor and 47285 Paul John O’Connor

O’Connor’s, Moyvane, Co. Kerry.

The O’Connor’s of Moyvane and Their Legendary Greyhound.

In the quaint village of Moyvane, nestled within the heart of north County Kerry, Ireland, the year 1931 was marked by remarkable achievements and local pride. The O’Connor family, well-known in the community, celebrated a significant victory thanks to their prized greyhound, ‘Dainty Man.’

‘Dainty Man,’ captured the hearts of many by winning the prestigious coursing cup at the Clonmel event in 1931. Greyhound coursing, a traditional and esteemed sport in Ireland, involves greyhounds chasing a hare and is judged based on the dogs’ speed and agility. This win was no small feat and brought great honour to the O’Connor family and the entire village of Moyvane.

The year 1931 was indeed a memorable one for Moyvane, as the village had the rare fortune of celebrating not one but two significant victories. In addition to ‘Dainty Man’s’ success, the village also rejoiced in the triumph of the Kerry Gaelic football team, who won the Sam Maguire Cup that year. This victory was particularly special as the team was captained by Moyvane’s own Con Brosnan, a local hero and a celebrated Gaelic footballer.

The dual celebrations led to an extraordinary parade through Moyvane, where both the coursing cup and the Sam Maguire Cup were proudly displayed. The community gathered to honour their champions, with the streets filled with joy, music, and a sense of deep-rooted camaraderie. The O’Connor family, along with Con Brosnan and the Kerry team, were the stars of the day, and their achievements inspired pride and unity within the village.

The events of 1931 left an indelible mark on Moyvane, reinforcing the village’s reputation for excellence in both sports and community spirit. The O’Connors’ ‘Dainty Man’ became a symbol of local pride, while Con Brosnan’s leadership and skill on the football field continued to inspire future generations (I would like to extend my appreciation to John Lynch of Leitrim Middle for providing valuable insights on this subject.)

O’Connor Nancy, Park, Upper Athea…death of in July 1998 after a short illness.

O’Connor Ned, Knocknaboula, Foynes. Margaret Kenneally born on July 4th, 1920 at Shanid, died Feb 15th, 2016, married Ned O’ Connor, Knocknaboula, Foynes, Co. Limerick.

O’Connor Nellie, Upper Athea celebrated her 80th birthday in Aug 1996. Nellie died on Sept 29th, 1997, wife of Donaleen O’Connor. Chief celebrant was her nephew Fr. Tony Mullins. Donaleen worked at Athea creamery for years.

O’Connor Nora (Nonie), Glenagragra…Mon Aug 15th, 1988…met her at her home for the first time since 1971. Her grandson Danny and myself went up to Buddy Feury’s for a session of music. Wed Sept 2nd, 1992…called again to see Nonie and her sister Birdie.

O’Connor Nora (Nonie), Glenagragra, Glin. Her reply from a questionnaire that i sent her. See link for original letter.

Letter transcribed as follows –

Glenagragra.

Athea,

24-1-1996.

Dear George,

thank you for your letter. First of all I must congratulate you on your lovely songs and stories in the journal, it’s very good. But I cannot give you any information about those people you mentioned but I know a very good man who could give you all the details of them, he is Mick Fennell, sure you should know him. I’m sure all those people would be in the Scort side and Mick would know who they would have been.

I hope you are keeping well. Wishing you & family a very happy New Year.

God bless.

P.S. do call some time, Nonie O’Connor.

O’Connor Paddy…June 15th, 1994…Death of Paddy O’Connor, Rooskagh last week

O’Connor Pat, Lower Athea, ‘Yorkie’ emigrating to Chicago. Weekly Observer April 10th, 1996.

O’Connor Pat Joe, Templeglantine, death of in Aug/Sept 1996, father of Betty O’Connor, Coole West, Athea.

O’Connor Patrick Paddy,   (son of Thomas O’Connor & Mary Sheahan) b. born on Sep 10th, 1886, Ballyguiltenane, Glin,  died on Jul 28th, 1949, Manteno, Kankakee, Illinois, United States,  aged 62 years. Emigrated to New York on May 7th, 1909 to his cousin John O’Connell. On May 30th, 1917 he worked as a sheep herder for Flynn & O’Connor brothers. In 1942 he was a Chicago Rapid Transit employee, Kimball Avenue Station.

O’Connor Patrick (Pa)…June 11th, 1962….Bought our first electric radio, a Bush, from Pa Connor’s in Athea. Pa, Colbert St, Athea, died on Sat Feb 23rd, 1985.

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

O’Connor Patrick, Rooskagh…Sworn Inquiry 1948.….The Council then decided to hear a number of the workmen who were present in the Council Chamber and the following made statements  – Patrick O’Connor, Rooskagh……..

O’Connor Patrick J., Coolanoran, Ardagh...PEOPLE MAKE PLACES...The Story of the Irish Palatines ...Book review By the Author…..Weekly Observer, Wed October 18th, 1989 page 12. 

O’Connor Patrick Rev. Fr., South Dakota, U.S.A. R.I.P. Feb/March 1991. He was originally from Springmount, Duagh and was an uncle to Mrs. Margaret O’Sullivan, Knocknagorna, Athea. He had a nephew Rev Fr. Declan O’Connor who was chaplin at Tarbert Comprehensive School during the 90’s.

O’Connor Peg nee Kelly...died on Thurs Feb 21st, 1985, daughter of Tim Kelly.

O’Connor Sean, Clash, Athea….see O’Conchubhair Sean.

O’Connor Sean, London & Upper Athea, death of in July 1997 a couple after his wife Joans’ passing.

O’Connor Seanie, Upper Athea…Tribute poem to Athea County Junior Champions 1997… Seanie wrote that great song ‘The Boys in Maroon’, a tribute to the Athea Senior Footballers who won the county championship in 1968 which I had the pleasure of recording. Seanie passed away peacefully in the loving care of the Matron and staff at Lystol Lodge, Listowel, on 28th January, 2025. Predeceased by his parents Jack & Bridget, brothers Jimmy and Mike and sisters Phil and Maureen. Athea U14 Boys & Girls County Champions 1999, tribute to By Seanie A.P.N. Oct 23rd, 1999. The Road To The Lane, an article By Seanie in the A.P.J. 1990 p64, all about the characters who lived there during Seanie’s time and before.

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

O’Connor Thade, Biddy, Frank & Luke lived in Dromreask, Glin where ‘Small’ Tom Feury now resides. (May 1st, 2024). I think the family at one time lived in Templeathea. They were reputed to be very strong men, none of the family married. ‘Small’ Tom Feury’s father Mick Feury, went working there as a farm hand and Biddy who was the last of the family to die, left the place to Mick. Paddy Faley told me that he heard his father say that the O’Connor’s mother was Shine. Luke was noted for stringing together big words that didn’t seem to fit in with the subject matter, such as...”It’s a cantankerous night to be exploring the reprehensible boreen in Clontarf”

O’Connor Thomas, Duncaha, Tarbert, Co. Kerry….on Feb 1898 at Glin church, Thomas, son of Daniel married Margaret Griffin, daughter of William Griffin & Mary Higgins, Glenagragra, Glin…the witnesses being – John & Bridget O’Connor. Tom married into the Griffin farm. Margaret was born on April 3rd, 1866, address given as Upper Ballyguiltenane. Margaret inherited the home place.

O’Connor Thomas (Tom), Lifford, Ennis, Co. Clare & Galebridge, Knockanure, Co. Kerry….died in Oct 1990.

O’Connor Thomas 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.

O’Connor Thomas,1916-1994, Glin, son of (Thomas O’Connor & Johanna Scanlon) 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.

O’Connor Tom, Glenagragra, son of Dan O’Coonor & Nora Feury…

Sunday Afternoons in Glasha

Sunday afternoons in Glasha were always special. After attending the 11:30 mass in Athea, the village would come alive with the gentle hum of conversation and the quiet thrill of community gatherings. These moments were like a warm embrace, where time seemed to slow down, allowing everyone to savor the simple joys of life.

The photograph above captures more than just a moment; it encapsulates a cherished memory filled with nostalgia and personal history. Taken in the backyard of my home, it serves as a vivid reminder of those serene Sundays after returning from the village, when laughter and stories filled the air.

Tom and I were great friends, bound by a tradition that was as steadfast as the seasons. Every Sunday, without fail, he would call to the house on his beloved Honda 50. The familiar sound of his bike approaching was like a melody that signaled the start of an afternoon filled with companionship and shared stories.

Tom’s Honda 50 was more than just a mode of transportation; it was a symbol of our connection. It represented the freedom of the open road and the joy of friendship. Each ride brought new adventures, even if it was just a short trip over to Mullane’s shop and back again. The bike was a testament to our shared experiences and the bond that grew stronger with each passing Sunday.

Sunday afternoons in Glasha were not just about attending mass or the gatherings that followed; they were about community. It was a time when everyone came together, sharing news, laughter, and support. These afternoons were a reminder of the strength found in unity and the comfort of belonging to something greater than oneself.

In the hustle and bustle of today’s world, the memory of those Sundays in Glasha serves as a gentle reminder of the importance of friendship, tradition, and community. They are moments to be cherished, held close to the heart, and passed down through generations as tales of a time when life was beautifully simple.

Also in the photograph, proudly parked is the Morris Oxford, license plate HIU-921. This car was more than just a mode of transportation; it was a symbol of an era, a time when life seemed both simpler and more adventurous. The Morris Oxford, with its column change and spacious bench seat in the front, was the pride of our family. My father had purchased it from James Horgan’s garage in Athea, a place known for its reliable vehicles and trusted service.

The Morris Oxford was more than a car; it was a companion. It carried our family through countless journeys, both mundane and extraordinary. With it, we explored the countryside, visited friends, and experienced the joys of spontaneous adventures. Those were the days and nights filled with laughter, stories, and memories etched in time.

To the right of the Morris Oxford in the photograph stands the Austin Cambridge, a car that succeeded the Oxford and became the vessel for new adventures. This car marked the beginning of a significant chapter in my life. On February 23, 1972, Denny Falahee and I embarked on a journey to Templemore, Co. Tipperary, a journey that signified change and new beginnings.

The Austin Cambridge was not just a car; it was a bridge to the future. It transported us to new experiences and opportunities, and like the Morris Oxford before it, the Cambridge was a part of our life’s tapestry, woven with stories of growth, friendship, and discovery.

Looking back, these cars were more than mechanical vehicles; they were witnesses to our lives’ milestones. They carried us through laughter and tears, celebrations and challenges. Each journey we took in them was a story waiting to be told, a memory waiting to be cherished.

O’Connor Timmy, Clounleharde……couple hundred yards east of Clounleharde schoolhouse….married Sheila Mulvihill, Knocknagorna, Athea, daughter of Padden Mulvihill & Nonie Brick. Family of 7. Timmy’s grandfather was Jack O’Connor. His grandmother was Nora ?.

O’Connor Tom, Ardagh, son of James O’Connor & Margaret Purtell married Hannah Leahy, Upper Athea, daughter of Timothy Leahy and Johanna Cummane, Gortdromagonna, Moyvane in 1906. The O’Connor house stood and is still standing today, between the Upper Athea and Lower Athea roads facing the village.

Family from Tom O’Connor and Hanna Leahy as follows -;

Jimmy O’Connor, Newcastle West.

Danny O’Connor, Chicago.

Josie O’Connor Danaher, Athea.

Peggie O’Connor Browne, Athea.

Ted O’Connor, Athea.

Tony O’Connor, Athea.

(Photo hereunder from A.P.J. 1990 p39.)

O’Connor Tony…son of Tom above…..Wed April 13^th, 1983… Tony O’Connor’s 2^nd anniversary. Tony married to my aunt Joan Lynch.

O’Connell William (Bill), Ballyine, Old Mill, Newcastle West, died on March 25th, 2024. Bill was married to Nora Liston, Athea, daughter of John & Pixie Liston, Barrack St. They ran the Old Mill public house for a time.

O’Donnell Francis, The Hill, Abbeyfeale…death of in Oct 1997…brother to Nancy Woulfe, Gortnagross, Athea.

O’Donnell Margaret nee Hayes, formerly of Fairystreet, Athea…died circa Jan 1940.

O’Donnell Michael, Knocknaboula, was married to Mary Kilmartin from Rooskagh. This was Michael’s second marriage having previously wed Catherine McInerney daughter of Paddy McInerney and Nora Fennell from Tullyleague. Michael O’Donnell and Mary Kilmartin lived on the Ardagh road just outside Newcastle West. Mary had three brothers – Mikie, Patie & Johnny Kilmartin. My wife Vera new all the Kilmartin’s very well. Mikie Kilmartin was the only one of the brothers to marry. He married Mary Sheahan and had the following family: John, Morgan, Bill, Mickey, Mary, Nora, Ann, Peg & Eileen Kilmartin.

O’Donnell Michael, Knocknaboula, Shanagolden, married Catherine5 Katie McInerney (daughter of Patrick McInerney & Johanna Fennell, Tullyleague, Glin), Katie born 1908. Catherine married in Glin to Michael O’Donnell from Knocknaboula, Shanagolden. Catherine died on Feb 4^th, 1949.  (As above)

O’Donnell Rev Fr, Athea died on May 6th, 1987.

O’Donnell, Turraree, Glin….was a Kerry man who lived on his own, unmarried, on the Turraree Rd, close to Mossie Breen’s.

O’Donoghue Dan, Rooskagh….Dan was a noted poet and versifier and could make up rhymes at ad lib. He died in 1975.

O’Donoghue James, Dromreask, son of James O’Donoghue & Mary O’Shea…James, who died in 1962 was married to Mary Normoyle, Dromreask, Glin , daughter of Thomas Normoyle & Mary Feury, who was a neighbour of his. He lived for a time in Glenagragra, in an inch, directly across the road from Bill Flavin’s. He subsequently lived in the cottage in Tom McEnery’s farm in Dromreask. My grandfather Paddy Langan acquired the inch from James (Jimeen) Lynch, Glasha, sometime after James vacated it.

O’Donoghue Joseph, Michigan & Dromreask, Glin….B.R.J. 1979 page 28.

O’Donoghue Margaret, Dromreask….National Schoolteacher in Ballygoughlin in the 1930’s, See McCarthy Padraig.

O’Donoghue Mary, Dromreask, Glin…died during the week of Jan 31st, 1990.

O’Donoghue Thomas J, Dromreask...Conway’s Hotel, Glin…Friday March 25th, 1988…Poetry session, local poets that attended included Paddy Faley, Padraig O’Cearbhaill, Tom O’Donoghue, Gabriel Fitzmaurice, Dan Keane and Pat Brosnan. I was invited but couldn’t attend.

O’Donoghue Thomas J., Dromreask, Glin….Reply to my questionnaire March 11th, 1997.

A Memorable Visit with Thomas J. O’Donoghue

A few years before the passing of the esteemed Thomas J. O’Donoghue, I had the pleasure of visiting him at his home in Dromreask. It was a crisp morning, and I remember feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness as I approached his door. With me, I carried the hard copy of my painstakingly compiled work, Langan’s Historical Index.

Upon presenting the index to Tom, I watched as a look of sheer delight spread across his face. He was spellbound by the scope of the task I had undertaken—indexing and recording every article from the Ballyguiltenane Rural Journals. He expressed his admiration for the initiative, emphasising how wonderful it was to preserve the rich history and culture of West Limerick and North Kerry. He noted that such a resource would be invaluable to historians and future generations from the area.

The availability of the said Journals at Glin Library, coupled with my index, meant that anyone could easily find the information they were seeking. Tom and I shared a mutual understanding of the importance of making historical content readily accessible. He was supportive of my work and appreciated the effort to ensure that the history of our region remained a living, accessible tapestry. And now with the advent of social media, Langan’s Historical Index is readily available at you fingertips from the comfort of your own homes. If the good Lord spares me it’s my intention to transfer all the entries in the hard copy to this project.

Our conversation that morning was one of camaraderie and shared passion. We both recognised the power of history to connect people across generations and to provide a sense of identity and belonging. Tom’s encouragement and validation of my project were incredibly meaningful to me, and I left that day with a renewed sense of purpose.

Reflecting on that visit, I am grateful for Tom’s support and for the opportunity to contribute to the preservation of our cultural heritage. His appreciation for the work reaffirmed my belief in the value of documenting our past, ensuring it remains a resource for all who seek to understand and celebrate our shared history.

O’Donoghue Tim & Margaret, Keale, Athea celebrated their 50th, wedding anniversary at Devon Inn, Aug 1995. Timothy died in Jan 1997.

O’Driscoll Jimmy, Glin, Tuesday Sept 27th, 1988…my former teacher at Ballyguiltenane School, not well, being looked after by Nellie Windle, Glenagragra.

O’Driscoll John, lived circa 1880 on the main Athea/Glin road at a place called Driscoll’s Lot. He was a gifted artist, painting many scenes from the locality one of which was sold in London in the 1900’s for a considerable amount of money. A.P.J 1990 p38.

O’Farrell Sean Og, Nantucket, Boston & Blaine, Athea, Co. Limerick. Sean O’Histon and his father, while digging the haggard next to their home found the heartstone of the O’Farrell homestead. According to Sean O’, circa 1770, following the wiping out of his entire family with the small pox Sean emigrated to Boston from KIlteery Pier, Loughill. It’s said that he was killed in 1772 in the war of Independence fighting with the Nantucket Breakers on the assault of Malven Heights. He was sounding the bugle charge when he was killed off his horse. I can’t find any such battle in my research. The  U.S. War  of Independence wasn’t until, April 19, 1775 – September 3, 1783. B.R.J 1982 p22. The pre- revolutionary Irish in Massachusetts are listed in https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&rct=j&url=https://archive.org/download/prerevolutionary00dono/prerevolutionary00dono.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjT5su8t8-TAxV0YEEAHfroJSYQqYcPegQIBxAF&opi=89978449&cd&psig=AOvVaw1pjZu1sqnfIHYFEm3ZaWae&ust=1775228454327000

O’Farrell Sean, Bekan, Claremorris, Co. Mayo….Schoolteacher at Knocknagorna National School circa 1924. Had a daughter Lilly O’Farrell who attended the school while he was teaching there. The family returned to Co. Mayo some years later. Sean may have been a native Irish speaker.

O’Flaherty Elizabeth nee Brouder, Mount Mahon, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick, death of on Nov 19th, 2024 in her 97th, year. According to her death notice Elizabeth had 7 sons and 1 daughter, 22 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 3 great- great-grandchildren. Elizabeth was born in South Keale, Athea and was a brother to Davy Brouder, Dromreask, Glin whom I knew quite well.

O’Flanagain Sean Ban Aerach, (merry white haired John),….Sean was a poet, versifier and a piper who was a native of Tulla, Co. Clare, spent much of his time around Glin as tutor to the children of the Knight, Thomas Fitzgerald. Buried in the same grave in Kilfergus as that of my ancestor, Tom (Captain Steele) Langan.

For more on Sean Ban Aerach O’Flanagain see Link and also Traditions of Glin and its Neighbourhood by Thomas F. Culhane (Launey).

O’Grady Catherine, Clounleharde, daughter of Patrick O’Grady, who on Sept 13th, 1871, at Glin church, married Patrick McElligott, Ballyhahill, son of Michael McElligott, a farmer, the witnesses being – Jeremiah O’Sullivan & Hanora O’ Grady. Catherine’s address given as Glin. The only concern I have, that Patrick O’Grady is given as a labourer in 1866 and a farmer in 1871. Catherine’ sister Hanora O’Grady, married Jeremiah O’Sullivan, Clounleharde.

O’Grady Hannie, Leitrim East, Moyvane…James (Jimeen)Lynch R.I.P. February 3^rd 1965, (son of Patsy) was born May 16^th 1888 his sponsors being Tim Dalton & Maria (Mary) Scanlon. Maria (Mary) Scanlon had a sister Helen Scanlon who married a McMahon, the same McMahon’s as in Catherine McMahon above. Jimeen inherited the family farm, got married to Hannie Grady  from Leitrim East, Moyvane.

O’Grady Jack & Peg, Knockdown, 40th Wedding Anniversary. Weekly Observer. John came from Barneigue, Carrickerry and married Peg Sheahan from Knockdown. They spent some years in England before taking up residency in Knockdown. John’s forefather’s came from Asdee, Co. Kerry and was one of a family of thirteen. Clounleharde Stations, March 18th, 1977 at the home of Jack & Peg O’Grady By Paddy Faley…B.R.J 1980 page 44. Jack & Peg celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary on Oct 15th, 1999. Surprise party at the Knockdown Arms to the music of Tom McCarthy & Big Maggie. Tribute to By Paddy Faley, Happy Anniversary Peg and Jack – A.P.N. Oct 23rd, 1999.

O’Grady Ned, Dromreask….Nell O’Sullivan, Dirreen, Athea, who on January 29th, 1927 married Ned O’Grady, Blaine, Dromreask, the witnesses being Stephen Dalton, Glasha and Margaret Vaughan, Dirreen. Ned was a carter for Limerick County Council roads. They lived at the top of Blaine hill looking down on the Kerryline roadway. Their address was Dromreask. The house was built there by Ned’s father Michael O’Grady who got the site from the Griffin’s of Blaine. The Griffin’s and O’Grady’s were someway related. The O’Grady’s came from over around Glenastar, Ardagh. Nell and Ned had one daughter Mary O’Grady, who married Ken Hayes and they lived outside Limerick city in a place called Boher, out the Tipperary road. Mary was confined to a wheelchair, don’t know the nature of her ailment.

O’Hagan Brian & Rita, Dublin…celebrated 25 years of wedded bliss on the week-end of March 31st, 2001 at the Garda Club, Harrington St. Rita, daughter of Jimmy Liz Enright & Peggy, Bricktown, Clounleharde. Brian sailed the Atlantic a few years ago. A.P.N. March 31st, 2001, Knockdown News with Peg Prendeville.

O’Halloran Liam, Dublin, son of Christy, Gortnagross, Athea…captained St. Vincent’s U14 championship winning football team 1998…A.P.N. Aug 8th, 1998 Photo.

O’Hanlon Sean Rev Fr., Athea…death of on Feb, 18th,1978. Sean was a native of Castlemagner, Co. Cork and had been in Athea since 1971. Sean belonged to the Sacret Heart Order and had spent many years in Australia, New Zealand and New Guinea. He also served as curate in Dromcollogher. Sean’s uncle Brigadier Sean Wall was killed during the war against the Black and Tans. Fr. Sean introduced the organisation ‘Grow’ to Athea during his ministry there. It’s a community health movement that began in Sydney, Australia in 1957. It has spread to 5 other countries – New Zealand, Ireland, England, U.S.A. and Singapore. It helps those who suffer from shyness, anxiety, loneliness, depression, panic attacks, inability to cope etc. President Mary McAleese paid a visit to Athea on July 21st, 1999 and planted a ‘Cedar of Lebannon’ tree in the church grounds to commemorate the movement.

O’Hogain Siobhain…..Siobhain was a native of Toorado, a place between Athea and Cratloe. She went to school in Athea during the 1920’s/30’s. Paddy Faley told me that she emigrated to England. As far as I can ascertain, the townland is now uninhabited.

O’Keeffe Ellen (Lena) nee Enright, Coole East, Athea, died Sept 1989, buried in Templeathe cemetery.

O’Keeffe Gary, Athea…son of Tom & Anne, won £125,000 in the Irish version of the quiz Who Wants to be a Millionaire on R.T.E. on Tuesday March 6th, 2001. Poem By Paddy Faley in W/O of Wed March 7th, 2001.

O’Keeffe John, Braintree, Essex, England…Poem Coole West in A.P.J. 1990 p10. John died on April 21st, 1990.

O’Keeffe Joseph, son of Mr & Mrs Ned Neeffe, Gortnagross, Athea, who last week-end was ordained Deacon at St. Patrick’s College, Thurles. Gave his first sermon to his own parishioners in Athea. Weekly Observer, Wed April 5th, 1989. Joe was ordained to the priesthood on Sat June 9th, 1990 in Thurles, Co. Tipperary. The journey of Joseph O’Keeffe from Gortnagross, Athea, to his ordination as a deacon and then a priest, is a testament to his dedication and the support of his community. Ordained at St. Patrick’s College, Thurles, a place with a rich history of spiritual education and now part of the MIC Thurles Campus, he delivered his first sermon to his parishioners in Athea in April 1989. His ordination to the priesthood and the celebration of his first mass in Athea at 5.30 pm on June 10th, 1990 were milestones that not only marked his personal achievements but also brought joy and pride to his family and the local community, culminating in celebrations at the Devon Inn. See also A.P.J. 1989 p8 for an article by Joseph, entitled…A Letter From Thurles.

O’Keeffe Mary nee Culhane, Tenekilla, Ballyhahill, died Feb 1989. Sister to John Culhane, Turraree.

O’Keeffe Ned, Gortnagross, Athea…death of on Feb 11th, 2018. Many the game of darts I played with Ned at my uncle Mick Lynch’s pub in Athea. Ned worked with the Fas scheme and retired from the Killeaney Fas project in March 2001. Party for Ned at the Knockdown Arms on March 29th, 2001. Poem Tribute to Ned by Peg Prendeville in A.P.N. April 5th, 2001.

O’Keeffe Timmy, Coole West, Athea…sudden death of on July 29th, 2001. Timmy was a fantastic musician and singer. Started off his career with Donal deBarra back in the 1960’s before teaming up with Patie Enright and Western Star Ceili Band, The Boys in Blue, Eddie Lee from Ballyheigue and later a two piece with his son Joseph. See A.P.N Aug 2nd, 2001.

O’Leary Dermot, Glin.…Dermot was a schoolteacher at Glin National School. His daughter Una O’Leary was married to Roger O’Sullivan, publican, Ballyhahill. Another daughter Anne O’Leary remained single.

O’Leary Fr. Tim, Athea…Celebrated Silver Jubilee at the Lanterns on June 27th, 1997. Athea Parish News Sat July 5th, 1997.

O’Longain Mícheál Óg .………..who was a kinsman of mine was a renowned scribe, poet, and schoolteacher from the 18th century, is celebrated for his contributions to Irish literature. Born in Carrignavar, County Cork, he was a prolific writer who penned more than 350 poems, many of which remain influential in Irish cultural heritage. His work, including the poem “The Praises of Clounleharde,” reflects a deep connection to his homeland and its people. Ó Longáin’s legacy continues to be honored through the preservation and study of his extensive manuscripts and poetry, which provide a window into the rich tapestry of Ireland’s literary past. Limerick Leader March 25th, 1995 irishnewspaperarchives.com

[1]: https://www.dib.ie/biography/o-longain-micheal-og-michael-long-a6394 “”
[2]: https://www.ainm.ie/Bio.aspx?ID=1210 “”
[3]: https://www.ria.ie/scribing-ireland-o-longain-family-and-royal-irish-academy “”
[4]: https://www.dib.ie/biography/o-longain-micheal-mac-peattair-a6393 “”

O’Longain (Peadair) Peter….son of Micheal Og O’Longain.

Peter O’Longain.

Peter (Peadair) O’Longain along with his brother Paul helped their father a good deal in the copying of manuscripts. Neither of them married. Peter was the only member of the family to inherit the poetic gift. Looking at Griffiths Valuation for Cnoc Bhui, (Knockboy) in Cork it would appear that Peter (Peadair) O’Longain at sometime changed his name to Peter Long. Therefore, we should be tracing the Long’s for the O’Longain’s of Cork. Maybe this explains why there was no Langan’s listed in any census for Glenagragra from the mid 1850’s ‘till Maurice Langan took up residency there circa 1915.

O’Longain Paul…..son of Micheal Og O’Longain.

Paul O’Longain  known as  Pól   was  twin  brother  to   Peter  known   as  Peader. They  were  both  scribes   as  was  their  younger   brother Seosamh   (Joseph  )   All three  brothers  used  both the   Irish  and  Engluish  form of the   name  or  a  combination . Such  as  Joseph  Long    or   Paul O’Longan. Paul   was  a  schoolteacher  and   remained   a bachelor . It  would  appear  that  he  lived   later on   with  his  brother  Joseph in  24  Nth  Summer  St   close to   Mountjoy  Square in Dublin.

O’Longain Joseph….. 1816-1880. Joseph was the youngest son of Micheal Og O’Longain and reputed to be one of the greatest of all traditional scholars. 

O’Longain Sean, Ballydonoghue & Glenagragra, Glin. Circa 1771, thirty years after Michael Mac Peadair had left Glin, we find his brother Sean acting as agent for the Knight, Thomas Fitzgerald. It appears that sometime after Michael had departed for Cork, Sean left his home in Ballydonoghue and came to live in Glenagragra. He got married to Ellen Culhane of Meanus, Glin and they subsequently became the father and mother of the celebrated Tom Langan (Captain Steele).

O’Mahony Cornelius (Con), Glensharrold & South Keale, Athea, death of on March 22nd 1993.

O’Mahony James, Coole, Athea, death of in Jan 1993.

O’Mahoney James (Jim), Coole West, Athea….sudden death of on Feb 15th, 2014.

O’Mahony Paddy, Coole West, returned from England during 1996 to set up home in a house he bought from J.J. Woulfe, a couple of hundred yards from where he was born. Athea Parish News Dec 21st, 1996.

O’Malley Guard 1940…see Glin Bravery at…

O’Mara John, who resided in Upper Athea, passed away on Aug 7th, 1947 at his sister’s residence, Mrs. J Kennedy, in Templeathea. Despite nearing 80 years of age, his strong and upright physique defied the toll of his many years of diligent and honourable work. His towering presence was matched only by his gentle demeanour, endearing him to all who knew him.
The news of John’s passing spread quickly through the close-knit community, prompting an outpouring of heartfelt condolences and fond memories shared by friends and acquaintances alike. A.P.J. 1990 p82.

O’Neill John & Mary. Glasha, Athea, Co. Limerick. (See under Neill)

O’Neill Patrick N., Queensland, Australia…. Our Irish Connections. O’Connor & O’Connell families from Glenagragra & Ballyguiltenane, Glin, Co. Limerick. 

O’Riordan Eileen, Clounleharde….B.R.J. 1988 p145, an article written by Eileen O’Riordan, Clounleharde. (See Long Cathy)

O’Riordan Jack, Coachford, Co. Cork, died 1989, brother to Tim O’Riordan and uncle to Andy O’Riordan, Dirreen, Athea.

O’Seadhchain Donal, Keale, Athea….Poet and hedge schoolmaster who died circa 1840.

O’Shaughnessy Con, Knockdown…..Con was married to Moll Normile, Knockdown, a sister to Roger Normile. Con was known for his work transporting cream between Turraree and Glin creameries using a horse and cart. His marriage to Moll Normile connected him to a local family of note. Notably, Con was a pioneer in his community for acquiring a television back circa 1961/’62, becoming a central figure as neighbours would flock to his home to watch the new technology. Con and Moll had three sons and four daughters. In fact it was one of their sons, Con Jnr, who was home on holiday at the time from the U.S. that treated his mother and father to the Television Set. Con Jnr, died on May 15th, 2000, interred in New York city.

O’Shaughnessy James, Ballybeg, Glin died Feb 1989, brother to Margaret (Maggie) O’Shaughnessy, The Mall, Glin.

O’Shaughnessy Joe…Ballyhahill village…died on June 12th, 2012.

O’Shaughnessey John, Ballyguiltenane, Glin…died Nov 1943, aged 92 years. He had all his facilities up to a few weeks before his death.

O’Shaughnessy Josie, Mollie & Thomas O’ were sisters and brother who lived together in Lower Ballyguiltenane. They had another sister who was married to Mikie Culhane, Ballyguiltenane whose grandson Donie Culhane was in my class at Ballyguiltenane National School. We actually sat side by side from 1957 to 1965.

O’Shaughnessy Liam...Second Report of Education in Ireland 1826…School of Private Foundation….B.R.J. 1980 page 56. Lists of schools and their teachers in the parish of Athea, Loughill & Glin.

O’Shaughnessy Mai nee Stack, Fleanmore, Glin, R.I.P. Sept 1991.

O’Shaughnessy Mary was born in 1851 in Loughill, County Limerick, daughter of Michael O’Shaughnessy, farmer. Mary married Michael Mulvihill, Aughrim, Moyvane  (son of Jeremiah Mulvihill and Ellen Reidy) the witnesses being Thomas Enright & Bridget Moloney.

O’Shaughnessy Maurice, the Square, Glin, publican and member of Limerick Co. Council, son of Pat O’Shaughnessy. Maurice remained single in life, left the place to his cousin John O’Shaughnessy who was known as Captain. Captain John O’Shaughnessy was married to a Hungarian and spent much time in the army.

O’Shaughnessy Michael (Mick the Boxer) , Ballyguiltenane, Glin married Helen Lynch. Helen was born October 10^th, 1852, daughter of John Lynch & Maria Walsh, Glasha, Athea. On February 14^th 1884 at Athea church, Helen married Michael (Mick) O’Shaughnessy (the ‘Boxer’), Ballyguiltenane Upper, son of John O’Shaughnessy, the witnesses being – Thomas Cregan & Bridget Culhane. In relation to witness – Bridget Culhane, was the daughter of Maurice ‘Coiner’ Culhane and Ellen Guiney, Ballyguiltenane Lr. and was married to Helen’s brother Jim ‘The Cooper’ Lynch.

O’Shaughnessy Ned, Knockdown.

The Eventful Life of Ned

Ned grew up with his two brothers, Con who lived in the U.S. Con died on May 15th, 2000, interred in New York city. Pat lived in England and died there on April 12th, 2001, interred in Burnham. There were 3 sisters in the family, one of whom was Teresa who was married to Sean Ahern from Carrickerry. (See O’Shaughnessy Teresa hereunder). The other sisters were Josie who was married to Jim Ahern, Sean’s brother and Rena was married to Jack Sheehy, Bearna, Newcastle West. Ned began his education at Clounleharde National School and remained there until he was 15. During his time at school, Ned showed a great interest in learning things and was of a friendly disposition.

During the turbulent years of World War II, Ned found employment cutting turf in the County Council bogs. He worked diligently, earning a modest sum that helped support his family during those challenging times.

Like many of his contemporaries, Ned emigrated to Birmingham, England, in search of better opportunities. In Birmingham, he worked at various jobs, demonstrating a strong work ethic and adaptability. Carefully saving his earnings, his hard work paid off, allowing him to purchase a house, establishing a stable foundation for his future.

Around 1969, Ned decided to return to his roots, moving back to his parents’ house in Knockdown. The decision marked the beginning of a new chapter in his life, reconnecting with his family and the community he had missed during his years abroad. Ned had the honour of singing his two favourite songs, Shanagolden and Three Leaf Shamrock on the eve of the Millennium at the Knockdown Arms.

On the extremely foggy night of December 2nd, 1998, Ned’s chimney caught fire. Unbeknownst to him, as he was blissfully cooking bacon and cabbage, the situation could have turned disastrous if not for the timely intervention of his two vigilant neighbors, Chris Lucey and Mike Cummane They quickly sprang into action, managing to bring the fire under control before it could cause significant damage. It was only when a passing motorist stopped to inform Ned that he realized the perilous situation unfolding above his head. (my thanks to Peg Prendeville for that story)

During the months of of July/August 2000 Ned spent some time in the Regional Hospital, Limerk which prompted Peg Prendeville to compose the following…….

Knockdown is not the same this week since Ned he went away,

For a brief stay in the Regional where he is doing ok,

His friends and neighbours miss his face, when into the Arms they go,

There is no-one now to tell a tale, All ‘Pure True’ we know,

So hurry Ned and get well soon your chair is waiting here,

You’ll sing again Shanagolden, and we’ll raise our glass in cheer.

Ned’s journey came to an end on March 27th, 2011 at St. Ita’s Hospital in Newcastle West, where he went to his eternal reward. His life story is a testament to resilience, community spirit, and the simple joys found in the everyday moments, like cooking bacon and cabbage. Ned’s legacy lives on in the memories of those who knew him, a reminder of a life well-lived. (From an interview I had with Ned at The Knockdown Arms pub circa 2000)

O’Shaughnessy Patrick P., Riverfield, Loughill… Inquest into the death of…..1915 Kerry Weekly Reporter 1883-1920, Saturday, April 24, 1915. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

O’Shaughnessy Patrick, Knockdown, Athea…. 1948 Kerryman 1904 current, Saturday, October 09, 1948. In court for lorry offence.

O’Shaughnessy Patrick, Glin……He was a former Co. Councillor. At a Limerick Co Council meeting of April 28th, 1945, Mr. O’Donnell proposed that the sympathy of the Council be tendered to the relatives of the late Mr. Patrick O’Shaughnessy, Glin, a former member of the Council, which was unanimously adopted. Patrick, profession given as Merchant, died a widow, on April 16th, 1945 at Glin, aged 90 years. John O’Shaughnessy, Publican, Glin, whom I believe wasn’t related to Patrick, got the place.

O’Shaughnessy Patrick, Jointer, Loughill, died on Sept 22nd, 1942, aged 75 years. Eileen O’Shaughnessy, Jointer, present at his death. His son Patrick was a member of Limerick Co Council in the 1940’s, along with my grandfather Paddy Langan. They used to travel together to the council meetings in Limerick. Patrick, address at death given as Kilteery, died Feb 1990.

O’Shaughnessy Richard from Kilcornan, Askeaton, son of Daniel O’Shaughnessy, married at Glin church on Jan 20th, 1931 to Bridget Normile from Dromreask, Glin, the witnesses being – Tim O’Connell & Annie Normile. Richard & Bridget had the following family: John O’Shaughnessy & Mary O’Shaughnessy. Mary married a John Normoyle.

O’Shaughnessy Teresa, Knockdown was the daughter of Con & Moll O’Shaughnessy above. Teresa was married to Sean Ahern, Glenagore, Athea/Carrickerry and died after giving birth to their baby on Aug 20th, 1951. The baby died shortly afterwards. Sean Ahern’s father was Patrick Ahern who was a a blacksmith and his mother was Mary Wren. Sean had a brother Jim Ahern who was also a blacksmith in Carrickerry and was married to Josie O’Shaughnessy, a sister to Teresa. Josie died on Dec 18th, 1999, interred in Calvary cemetery, Newcastle West. Jim & Josie had a son Seamus who was living in Naas, Co. Kildare. Josie was in charge of the Co Council turf cutting scheme during the 2nd World War and for a time thereafter. Back in Glasha, the Council rented the bogs from the Higgins family and paid people to cut the turf to keep the factories up and running. When the war had ended the Council rented the bogs back to the tenants for a small fee and it was Josie’s job to collect the said fee. The Council made roads into all the bogs and I remember Josie calling to Higgins’ bog during a turf season. Sean Aherne re-married to Philomena Brouder from Castlequarter, Kilcolman. One of her brother’s Raymond Brouder was married to Nancy Wolfe from Athea. Philomena had a sister Peggy Brouder who was married to Jerry Hayes. The Brouder’s father was Cornelius Brouder who was born and died in Castlequarter, the rest of his siblings were born in Monemohill, Ballyhahill.

O’Shaughnessy Teresa, Glin. At a meeting of Limerick Co Council on Sat Jan 29th, 1944 it was unanimously resolved that Teresa be appointed as Rate Collector for the Glin collection district as per advertisement. Limerick Archives.

O’Shaughnessy Thomas...Sept 25th, 1969…Death of Thomas M.O’Shaughnessy, Fleanmore, Glin.

O’Shaughnessy Thomas, Tullylease, Glin, death of in Nov 1992. Sympathy to his wife Mary, sister Mrs. Margaret O’Shaughnessy, Bird’s Nest, Loughill West, two brothers – Michael O’Shaughnessy in Dublin and Ned O’Shaughnessy in the U.S. Loughill/Ballyhahill Notes, Weekly Observer Nov 25th, 1992.

O’Shea Danny, Coole East, Athea…death of in Jan in1998…Danny had moved here from England some years previous, along with his wife Bridie.

O’Shea David (Dave) lived in Dromreask, Glin, Co. Limerick. He was married to Mary Windle from Knockfinnisk, Athea, Co. Limerick. Mary was born c1817 and died at Dromreask on Jan 7th, 1893 aged 76 years, Michael Wallace, her son in law living in Dromreask present at her death. David (Dave) O’Shea was born circa 1799 and died at Dromreask on Feb 13th, 1883 aged 84 years, his daughter Bridget O’Shea present at his death. 

O’Shea Ellen, Ballinagoul, Glin, Co. Limerick and later Ballinamadough, Glin, married William Lynch, Glasha, Athea, (son of John Lynch & Mary Maria Walsh), marriage on February 14^th 1874, Ellen being the daughter of Jack O’Shea, Ballinagoul, Glin. (see also Catherine O’Connell 1858-1938) The witnesses for this marriage were James Lynch and Mary Culhane. (James Lynch was known as the ‘Cooper’, he was a brother of William’s) William it seems did a ‘cliamhain isteach’ (married into) to the farm in Ballinamadough, Glin. This farm, like many of the adjoining farms was originally part of the Knight’s domain that were divided among the local tenants who paid rent to the said Knight. The lands are now rent-free. Tom O’Connor lived in the O’Shea cottage in Ballinagoul in later years. William and Ellen had the following family of 6, possibly 7;

(1) Lynch Mary born 28.11.1874.

(2) Lynch Johnny. b1876.

(3) Lynch Paddy b circa 1878.

(4) Lynch Bill b 27.7.1882.

(5) Lynch Bridgie b7.6.1884.

(6) Lynch Katie (1)  b21.3.1883.

(7) Lynch Katie (2) b 1888.

O’Shea John, Ballinagoul, Glin…emigrated to New Zealand in 1877. He sailed on the James N. Fleming in July 1877 from Greenock in Scotland arriving in November 1877 in Otago, New Zealand. It is believed that John O’Shea was the brother of  Ellen O’Shea who married William Lynch the son of John Lynch and Mary Walsh of Glasha, Athea, Co. Limerick.

O’Shea Kitty, Dromreask, Glin, daughter of Mike O’Shea & Margaret Mullane…..Kitty O’Shea born circa 1855, who on Feb 19th, 1878 married Mike Wallace aged 23 years, from Tullyleague, Glin, son of John Wallace. (Mike Wallace married into the O’Shea farm). The witnesses to the wedding were Johanna Windle and Daniel Culhane. Kitty died on March 1st, 1890 aged 35 years.

O’Shea Margaret, Loughill, Co. Limerick, married John3McInerney (son of John2 McInerney & Sarah Barry) John born circa 1830 at Ballyguiltenane/Tullyleague. At Loughill church in 1862 John married Margaret O’Shea, daughter of David O’Shea & Mary Wingle, the witnesses being – David O’Shea & Mary Shaughnessy. David O’Shea, who was born circa 1799, moved to Dromreask, Glin and died there on Feb 13^th, 1883 aged 84 years. His wife, Mary Wingle, was from Knockfinnisk, Athea, was born circa 1817 and died at Dromreask, Glin in 1893 aged 76 years. Margaret O’Shea was born in Loughill circa 1839 and died a widow at Ballyguiltenane on April 7^th, 1921, aged 82 years, her daughter in law Mary McInerney, Ballyguiltenane present at her death. Can’t find a death cert for her husband John McInerney. What we know is he died sometime between 1882 and 1901. Following her husband’s death, Margaret carried on farming and had a butter collection station where neighbours brought their butter to be weighed before going to the market.

Ó Súilleabháin Eoghan Rua... (1748 – 29 June 1784),  anglicized as Owen Roe O’Sullivan (“Red Owen”), was an Irish poet. He is known as one of the last great Gaelic poets. A recent anthology of Irish-language poetry speaks of his “extremely musical” poems full of “astonishing technical virtuosity”, and also notes that “Eoghan Rua is still spoken of and quoted in Irish-speaking districts in Munster as one of the great wits and playboys of the past.”

O’Sullivan Bernard (Brian), Lower Athea…death of on Dec 5th, 1985. His wife Ellen died on Jan 12th, 2014.

O’Sullivan Cathy, Dromagarraun, Ballyhahill……Long Jerry, Turraree, Glin, son of Jimmy Long & Johanna Hannie Griffin….Jerry went to live at Clounleharde, Ballyhahill following his marriage to Cathy O’Sullivan, who was the daughter of Tom Sullivan and Margaret Egan from Dromagarraun, Ballyhahill. Jerry died May 19^th 2004. His wife Cathy died Sept 2008. Cathy’s brother Liam O’Sullivan died June 15^th 1994. For more information on the Sullivan family see B.R.J. 1988 p145, an article written by Eileen O’Riordan, Clounleharde.

O’Sullivan Dan Rev Fr., Newtownsandes, Co. Kerry. Dan was responsible for the building of the new church in Newtownsandes. He died shortly after the church was opened in 1956 and is buried in the grounds. A vote on a name-change organised by Fr. Dan in 1939 which tried to get the name changed from Newtownsandes to Moyvane was defeated.

O’Sullivan Danny Roger, Toureendonnell, Athea….Danny lived in the house where Mick ‘Toureen’ Enright once lived. Danny was born in Tinakilla, Ballyhahill. His father was Roger O’Sullivan and his mother was Enright. He had two brothers – Jack & Jim O’Sullivan and a sister Alice O’Sullivan. Danny was married to Eileen Coughlan who came from around Asdee, Co. Kerry. Eileen’s sister Bridget Coughlan was married to Mullane, Knocknagorna, Athea.

O’Sullivan Eileen Nee Coughlan, Knocknagorna, Athea, death of in Oct 1996. Eileen was one of the last native Irish speakers in the area.

O’Sullivan Ellie, Knocknagorna, Athea….Patsy Jackie O’Sullivan, Dirreen, Athea married Ellie O’Sullivan from Knocknagorna, Athea and had a son (could have other children) called Tom ‘Tomeen’ O’Sullivan. Tomeen O’Sullivan and his wife were related as follows – Two O’Sullivan women came from Knocknagorna, where Mary B. Sullivan who married Conor Mullane came from. (Mary B. Sullivan as in our generation of the 1950’s) One was Ellie O’Sullivan who came to Dirreen and married Patsy ‘Jackie’ O’Sullivan father of Tomeen O’Sullivan. The other lady was her niece Mary O’Sullivan who married John Dalton of Park, Kilcolman. This John Dalton and Mary had a daughter Nell Dalton who married the said Tomeen O’Sullivan which means Nell Dalton and Tomeen were 1 st cousin once removed. I found the marriage cert for John and Mary as follows – Marriage on February 13th, 1879 at Athea church, John Dalton, Park, Kilcolman aged 30 years, son of William Dalton, a farmer, to Mary O’Sullivan aged 20 years, daughter of Patrick O’Sullivan, Knocknagorna, a farmer. The witnesses were John Morgan and Mary T Sullivan.

O’Sullivan Family, Lr. Athea. Another O’Sullivan’s living  in Lower Athea back then known as the Fr. Tom O’Sullivans, (Fr. as in the priesthood. These O’Sullivan’s and Mary A. O’Sullivan Kelly ‘Mainy Peggy’ Athea village were cousins, how near I haven’t figured out.) There were two brothers in this family that I know of namely, Paddy & Jack O’Sullivan. Paddy had a son Con O’Sullivan who was married to ?, we haven’t established as of yet, and Jack had a son Mike O’Sullivan who was married to a Mary Culhane from Ballyguiltenane, Glin, Co. Limerick.(Jack, Patjoe & Moss etc.. the ‘old boy’ Culhane’s. So many Culhane’s in Ballyguiltenane that nicknames had to be put on them to distinguish one family from the other).

O’Sullivan Family, Upper Dirreen, Athea, Co. Limerick. There were two families of the O’Sullivan’s in Dirreen, Tadhg O’Sullivan and Jackie O’Sullivan.

O’Sullivan Jeremiah, Clounleharde, Ballyhahill. On Jan 17th, 1866 at Loughill church, Jeremiah O’Sullivan, Clounleharde, aged 24 years, a labourer, son of Owen O’Sullivan, a labourer, married Hanora O’Grady, aged 22 years, daughter of Patrick O’Grady from Clounleharde, the witnesses being – Michael Costelloe & Margaret Hanley. It would appear that Hanora O’Grady had a sister Catherine O’Grady who on Sept 13th, 1871, at Glin church, married Patrick McElligott, Ballyhahill, son of Michael McElligott, a farmer, the witnesses being – Jeremiah O’Sullivan & Hanora O’ Grady. Catherine’s address given as Glin. The only concern I have, that Patrick O’Grady is given as a labourer in 1866 and a farmer in 1871. Catherine (Kate) Sullivan, (aged 11 years in Census), Ballyhahill, daughter of Jeremiah O’ Sullivan & Hanora O’Grady, who on Feb 16th, 1915 at Loughill church, married Martin Mulvihill born on Jan 1st, 1880 at Glenalappa, Moyvane, son of Michael Mulvihill & Alice Liston, died Dec 11th, 1961. the witnesses being – Nicholas Mulvihill & Winifred O’Sullivan.

O’Sullivan Jerry Thade, died May 1984. Great man for the horses. Brother to Paddy Thade O’Sullivan.

O’Sullivan Jimmy…Feb 5th, 2024…Death of Jimmy O Sullivan of Knocknagorna, Athea. Predeceased by his parents Patrick & Mary O’Sullivan and nephew Paudie Mullane.

O’Sullivan Joe, Clounleharde...’The Bard of Clounleharde’. Joe was a carpenter by trade but was somewhat handicapped by weak eyesight. He was very quick to compose impromptu and has a good few songs to his credit. I’ll give you an example here that I got from Mick Dalton of Glasha. – There was a time when Joe had the occasion to summon Dr. Barrett in Glin to attend to his wife who had taken ill. It was about 4pm in the afternoon and the rule that time was all sick calls had to be in by 11am with John Cregan who was the relieving officer, there were no dispensaries in those days. John would issue you with a red card that would compel the doctor to answer the call. Joe arrived at John Cregan’s and asked him for the card, says John ‘he’ll go mad, you know you require this card before 11am’. Give it to me anyway says Joe and I’ll chance him. Joe arrived back at the doctors and of course the doctor wasn’t one bit happy. Says Joe –

‘Now Doctor Barrett don’t be hasty or wicked,

You know you must answer this call on the ticket,

Yourself and John Cregan are as quare as can be,

How could I be here at eleven, she didn’t get bad ’till three’.

Paddy Faley had a slightly different version of this impromptu poem –

‘Now Dr. Barrett don’t be hasty or wicked,

You know you must come when I have a red ticket,

I’m a bard not a prophet so I hope you can see,

I couldn’t be here at eleven when she didn’t fall sick until three’.

O’Sullivan Johanna (Hannie) from Knocknaclugga, Athea. Married to Daniel Faley, Turraree, Glin. Hannie died in the year 1898 whilst giving birth to a son whom they christened Mick Faley

O’Sullivan John…Wed Feb 3rd, 1988…Death during the week of John (Jack) O’Sullivan, Ballyculhane, Glin.

O’Sullivan John & Joseph, Carrickerry…Sworn Inquiry 1948….The Council then decided to hear a number of the workmen who were present in the Council Chamber and the following made statements…….

O’Sullivan Julie, Dirreen, Athea, born circa 1856, daughter of Sean Tadhg Sullivan inherited the home place in Dirreen and on April 30th, 1876 at the age of 18 years, at Athea church, married Patrick (Patsy) Ahern aged 25 years from Knockfinisk, Athea, son of Michael Ahern, farmer. The witnesses for the wedding were James Ahern and Mary O’Sullivan. (Mary must have been her sister) Patsy married into the O’Sullivan place. They had 14 children and I believe most of them emigrated. Patsy was killed in the quarry below the house, it seems he was raising stones when the stripping of the quarry came lose and fell on top of him. Patsy and his father-in-law, Sean Tadhg never got on and on the day of his death one of the neighbours who found him asked Sean to convey the news to his wife Julie and to break it to her gently. Sean went up and stuck his head in over the half-door and says – ‘Patsy is stone dead below in the quarry with half of Ireland down on top of him’, so much for breaking it gently.

O’Sullivan Mary, Rathbeg, Rathmore, Co. Kerry, death of in March 1993. Sister to Peggy Casey, Colbert St, Athea & Ellen Brosnan, Upper Athea.

O’Sullivan Madge...Death in Dublin of Madge O’Sullivan nee Cleary, aunt of Mick Reynolds.

O’Sullivan Mickeen Joe, Clounleharde….Mickeen was the son of Joe O’Sullivan who was known as ‘The Bard of Clounleharde’. Mickeen emigrated to England and married a nurse there by the name of Kinsella. They came to live in Clounleharde for a time but couldn’t settle, departing again for England where the spent the rest of their lives.

O’Sullivan Mickey from Ballyhahill & Culhane Mick, Glin were on the New York team beaten by Meath in the National League Final at the Polo Grounds, New York in Sept 1951.

O’Sullivan Molly (Thade), Upper Dirreen, died in April 1990.

O’Sullivan Nell Ellen…March 7th, 1957…Death of Ellen Nell O’Sullivan, Upper Dirreen, grandmother to Paddy & Jimmy Dalton.

O’Sullivan Owen, Glin….death notice…Evening Echo 1896-current, Thursday, April 04, 1935. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

O’Sullivan Patie, Lower Athea, retired from Athea Creamery after 33 years service. A presentation of a copper mounted plaque depicting Athea Creamery and the O’Sullivan coat of arms was made to Patie at a party at the Top of the Town in January 1993. Tributes were to Paudie were made by, Thady Hunt, Jim Leahy and creamery manager Tom Galvin. Athea Notes, W/O Jan 13th, 1993.

O’Sullivan Paddy, Glasha, Athea….death notice… Irish Press 1931-1995, Friday, January 14, 1983 – Page 2. O’Sullivan Paddy...Jan 13^th, 1983…death of Paddy ‘Thade’ Sullivan, Glasha, Athea. Paddy married Lynch Elizabeth (Lizzy, daughter of James (Jimeen), Glasha.

O’Sullivan Paddy, Clounleharde….Paddy lived in Clounleharde along with his sister Josie O’Sullivan west of Clounleharde school where the brick houses once stood. Henry Riordan from Dirreen had the place after.

O’Sullivan Paddy Owen, Knocknaclugga, Athea, Paddy was a brother to Nonie O’Sullivan Kiely who was murdered.

O’ Sullivan Patrick from Knocknagorna, Athea married Dalton Joan 1825-1876 (daughter of James Dalton & Mary Barrett). James Dalton was born circa 1793-1871 at Glenagore, Athea, Co. Limerick and married Mary Barrett 1794-1850 from Knocknagorna, Athea. James married into the Barrett place in Knocknagorna. James Dalton died from cancer of the leg on July 22^nd, 1871 at Knocknagorna, Athea, Patt Dalton present at his death. His wife Mary Barrett Dalton died in 1850 at Knocknagorna.

O’Sullivan Roger, East Mill, Glin, a renowned fiddle player. Born in Turraree, son of Danny O’Sullivan, Turraree and Miss Costelloe, Turraree, his neighbour. (The Arthur Costelloe’s). Roger married a Costelloe who’s mother was Hogan from Kinard, Glin. Roger died on April 19th, 2025.

O’Sullivan Sr. Rosarii, Dirreen, Athea. Taken from Athea & District News, Jan 22nd 2024.

O’Sullivan Theresa, Cahara, Glin…death of on Oct 26th, 2005, mother of Mike O’Sullivan.

O’Sullivan Timothy, Knocknagorna married Margaret Dalton, (daughter of James Dalton & Mary Barrett) (1816–) Born in Knocknagorna, Athea. On March 4th, 1848 at Athea church, Margaret married Timothy O’Sullivan, Knocknagorna, 1818-. the witnesses being – James Dalton, John Liston & Catherine O’Sullivan. Timothy was a blacksmith in Athea. They had a daughter Mary A. O’Sullivan who was born 1857/1858, known locally as ‘Mainey Peggy’. Mary married James O’Kelly, a carpenter from Templeathea. Mary A. O’Sullivan Kelly was 90 years of age when she passed to her eternal reward in Athea on March 26th 1947, Mary had a sister Nora (Nano) O’Sullivan who married Daniel Shine, a blacksmith from Athea. Daniel died on Jan 6th, 1902, from heart disease, aged 59 years, his widow Nano present at his death in Athea.

O’Sullivan Tom of Dirreen, Athea, father of Sr. Rosarii above… Limerick County Council used stone from his quarry to maintain the public roads. Since there was no bridge over the river, the stone had to be transported across to the Athea side by pony and cart. One day, during a significant flood, *Bill Histon and *Dick Collins were working there. Crossing the river was perilous, especially with the horse. Around 10 o’clock, Dick’s wife arrived with a cup of tea for him, who was on the opposite side of the river. On seeing the situation, Bill Histon broke into verse. as follows –

Oh! Richie dear can you not hear if you ever were to make a pound,

What good would *eight and eleven pence be my love if you were drowned,

Whist you silly woman, I cannot turn back,

If I did I would be called a coward by famous *Charles Streak.

*Bill Histon lived in one of the double cottages in Dirreen, next to McMahon’s.

*Dick Collins lived in a cottage on the left side of the Glin/Athea road before you come to Thade Scanlon’s. On June 3rd, 1902 at Athea church, Richard ‘Dick’ Collins, aged 25 years, son of Richard Collins, deceased, married Julie Liston, aged 21 years, daughter of John Liston from Coole West, Athea, the witnesses being – William Ahern & Katie Collins. Julie’s grand-daughter was left the cottage and she married Danny Mulvihill.

*Eight and eleven pence was the daily hire of a man and pony.

*Charles Streak was the name he had on Paddy Shine of Dirreen. Paddy lived down the same avenue as Bill Shine. On Feb 21st, 1905 at Newtownsandes church, Paddy Shine, son of Thomas Shine, labourer, married Mary Mulvihill, daughter of Michael Mulvihill, farmer, Glenalappa, the witnesses being – John Enright & Hannie Dunne.

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

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

Pierce Hanora, Tieraclea, Tarbert, Co. Kerry. On July 14th, 1873 at Tarbert church, Edward Leahy aged 23 years, son of Gerald Leahy from Ballydonoghue, Glin, married Hanora Pierce, aged 19 years, daughter of Richard Pierce, deceased farmer from Tieraclea, Tarbert, Co. Kerry, the witnesses being – John O’Sullivan & Catherine Sullivan. The Pierce family lived nearer to Ballygoughlin than Tieraclea, if not indeed Ballygoughlin) Their son Richard Dick Pierce, hereunder was married to Hanora O’Connor, Ballyguiltenane, Glin.

Pierce James, Ballyhahill had his dance hall license renewed at Glin court on Sept 1942.

Pierce Richard (Dick), Ballygoughlin, Glin….death of….son of Edward above.

Piggott Mary Agnes…..John Patrick (Jack) McInerney (son of Patrick McInerney & Johanna Fennell) born 1891 at Tullyleague, Glin, married Mary Agnes Piggott, born on April 6^th, 1893 at Knocknagoshel, Co. Kerry, daughter of Jeremiah Piggott & Catherine Hanifin. Mary died on May 8^th, 1965 at White Township, New Jersey. John died on May 3^rd, 1981 at St. Petersburg, Florida. Their first child died in his infancy from congenital heart condition. Mary took him back to Ireland believing the Ocean air might help him breathe. He died in Ireland as is buried in a small graveyard in Brosna, Co. Kerry quite close to where Mary grew up.

Post…Tues Jan 3rd, 1983….post a letter toady anywhere in the 26 counties for 1p.

Potter Anita, (see Barrett John Jack Jamesy)

Prendeville Peg…A Walk With Mary...A.P.J. 1989 p73.

Prendeville Peg, Glenbawn, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick….Stories, Poems, News Items etc…..

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

Prendeville Peg…1st edition of Knockdown News in A.P.N. June 27th, 1998.

Prendeville Peg...Poem The Race Night in Knockdown..A.P.N. Nov 14th, 1998. Also W/O Nov 18th, 1998.

Prendeville Peg, Glenbawn, Ballyhahill….winner of the All Ireland ‘Short Story’ competition, entitled ‘Childhood Memories’ on June 15th,,1992, organised by the I.C.A. Limerick Leader Sat July 4th, 1992. irishnewspaperarchives.com

Prendeville Peg, Glenbawn….No news Poem in A.P.N Feb 5th, 2000.

Prendeville Peg, Glenbawn wrote in the A.P.N. of June 10th, 2000, in her column..Knockdown News as follows …The Rambling House concert in the Woodlands last week was a great success with a very enthusiastic audience. It may be staged again for those who could not get tickets this time so keep listening to RLO on Monday nights for further details. Georgie Langan sang a lovely song about his daughter Emer on the show on Monday night – ‘The Rose of Artane’. The Rambling House’s were recorded and presented by Joe Harrington on RLO, a Limerick city pirate radio station.

Prendeville Peg, Glenbawn…Launch of her book of poetry ‘What’s For Dinner Ma’ on Friday Oct 12th, 2001 at Ballyhahill Parish Hall.

Prendeville Peg…March 28th, 2023… Knockdown News

Prendeville Peg...Feb 13th, 2024…Peg Prendeville wrote the following in her column, Knockdown News, in the Athea & District news – It was lovely to hear George Langan back on Cork Music Station on last Saturday night. He has been missing since December 23^rd due to the bereavement of his brother Patrick followed by a severe dose of the flu. He has had a hard few weeks so we send him all our good wishes.

I was talking to George Langan during the week, Feb 28th, 2024 and wish to bring your attention to his website http://www.langangeorge45.com Here you will find a fascinating index to all things connected to Athea. George has spent years writing down dates and important events and he has them all cataloged in alphabetical order. If you want an interesting way to pass a rainy day then this is what you need. He tells me he has boxes of stuff to be recorded yet. A very interesting project.

Prendeville Peg....Poem….Happy Birthday Glin Library, W/O Oct 29th, 2025,

Prendeville Saibh, Glenbawn daughter of James & Fiona. National champion at the Irish Pony Club Eventing Championships Aug 2024. Weekly Observer Sept 4th, 2024 p 25.

Pope Paul…Jan 4th, 1964….Pope Paul becomes the first Pope to visit the Holy Land. Bush radios selling for £77-11-3.

Quaid Catherine Kay, Lr Dirreen, Athea…death of on May 17th, 1999. Wife of Jack Quaid. Jack died in Feb 2001.

Quaid Jim...Sept 1988…Death recently in London of Jim Quaid, brother of Paddy and Jack Quaid, Lower Athea and brother of Hannah Cleary, Templeathea.

Quaid Joe, Dirreen, Athea, brother to Sonny Quaid. Joe was married to Eileen Scanlon, Knocknagorna, Athea, sister to Bobby. Following Joe’s death Eileen re-married to a Carroll, ex sergeant of An Garda Siochana. Carroll’s sister was married to Tom Matthews, Gortnagross.

Quaid John, London & Athea, son of Patrick (Paddy) Quaid and grandson of David Quaid, Weekly Observer Dec 13th, 1989, front page. See also W/O Oct 30th, 1991 for…Quaid Returns To The Computer Arena.

Quaid Kay Kate nee Bresnihan, Lr. Dirreen, Athea….death of on May 17th, 1999. Kate was married to Jack Quaid. Kay was reared at Keane’s Bridge, Keale. A Christmas Wish to Family and Friends…A.P.J. 1990 p63. Those Kay mentioned in Knocknagorn, Toureen & Clash include…Ned & Mama Sheehy, Ellie & Bill Dalton, Sean & Michael. Peggie & Bill Murphy. Tom & Bridie Mullane. Mary Brosnan. Fiddle players in ClashJerry Ahern, John Sheahan & Con Foran.

Quaid Margaret...Dec 16^th, 1983…death of, following an accident in Manchester of Margaret Anne Quaid, Dirreen, Athea, daughter of Nora, rate collector.

Quaid Michael J...Nov 23rd, 1959…Death of Michael J. Quaid, Dirreen, Athea, aged 59 years.

Quaid Paddy, Barrack St, Athea…Paddy died during the week of Nov 20th, 1992. ‘A Visit to the graves of Jack Geoghegan & Timmie Leahy,’ poem by Paddy in A.P.J. 1989 p39. A LINK WITH THE PAST A.P.J. 1990 p67.

Quille Denny, the 8th Denis Quille in succession in Dromada/Gortnagross, Athea, great great grandfather of Denis hereunder. Denny was born circa 1775.

Quille Denis, Gortnagross, Athea, died in June 30th, 1989, buried in Holy Cross cemetery on Monday July 2nd. The choir sang beautifully and Donie Sullivan was brilliant on the flute. Denis related to my family of the Langan’s.

Quille Diarmuid, Gortnagross, Athea…death of in Oct 1998. Diarmuid was a relative of mine.

Quille Ellen (Ella Mae) Mary.…daughter of Timothy(Thady)Quill Woods – Thady was born April 5th, 1868 and baptised April 7^th 1868, twin of John Quill Woods  Fr. Martin Ryan P.P. Godparents Patrick & Margaret McCoy. Thady settled down in the home place and on Sept 14^th 1901 married Nora Kelly, daughter of Tom Kelly & Mary Brouder, Coole West, Athea. Fr. G. Quain officiated. Witnesses: William Quille, Gortnagross & Ellen Kelly, Coole West.  Thady and Nora had three children. Thady Quille died on Nov 25th, 1944 aged 76 years. Nora Kelly Quille died on July 31st, 1962 aged 99 years and 7 months.

Quille Jeremiah (Darby) 1800-1891. Jeremiah Darby son of Denny Quille b circa 1775 was said to have married an O’Sullivan girl from Lr. Athea, one of the Con Paddy O’Sullivan’s. That being the case, then there must have been a double marriage somewhere along the family line as Jack O’Sullivan, Connie Sullivan’s father married a descendant of this family as follows – On Feb 12th, 1929 at Athea church, John O’Sullivan, son of Con O’Sullivan, a farmer, married Margaret (Maggie) Quille, daughter of Denis Quille, a farmer, the witnesses being John Danaher and Catherine Quille.

I spoke with Jack O’Sullivan’s son Connie Sullivan today (October 30^th 2013) on the phone and if I’m not mistaken I could hear his brother Patie O’Sullivan giving a few prompts in the background, two fine principled gentlemen, the said Connie and Patie, both gifted with a wealth of knowledge on local history and genealogy.

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

Quille Joe, Lyreacrompane, Co. Kerry & 3 Lr. Cecil St, Limerick city. Letter in 1968 to the Limerick Leader in reply to a comment allegedly made by Jack Whelan, Newcastle West. www.irishnewspaperarchives.com Limerick Leader Sat Dec 21st, 1968 page 3.

Quilter Catherine, Lenamore, Ballylongford….birth on Dec 27th, 1823…Parents…Thomas Quilter & Bridget Langan.…Sponsors…N/R.

Quinn Jack, Clash, Athea, death of in July 1992, sympathy to his wife Nonie. Athea Notes.

Quinn John, Templeathea, Athea…Sworn Inquiry 1948...John Quinn, Templeathea.

Quinn Joan nee O’Sullivan, Templeathea, Athea, R.I.P. suddenly on Sept 14th, 1991. Joan was a very well liked person, always in good humour. Athea Notes W/O Sept 18th, 1991.

Quinn John & Timothy, Athea. John was fatally injured when part of a quarry that he was working on in Templeathea collapsed and fell on top of him. Timothy was seriously injured. John was a father of 9 children. Limerick Leader http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com Monday July 12th, 1920.

Quinn John T., Gortnagross, Athea…death of on July 20th, 1992. His son Sean Quinn died on July 10th, 1975.

Quinn Josie nee Sheehy, Glensharrold, death of in Aug/Sept 1996. Sister in-law to Jack Quinn, Templeathea and Peg Moran of Knocknagorna, Athea.

Quinn Michael T. (Old I.R.A.), Templeathea…died Aug 1990…buried in the old cemetery in Knockanure on Tuesday Aug 21st, 1990.

Quinn Ned, Beenanaspug, Kilmorna…death of on May 16th, 1992.

Quinn Nonie, Gortnagross, Athea…death of on Dec 22nd, 2000.

Quinn Paddy, Gorthagross died on Thurs Dec 19th, 1994. Francie Flavin’s brother in law.

Quinn Sean, death of on July 10^th, 1975. Son of John T above.

Quinn Tim, Upper Athea…. died on Feb 11th, 1987.

Railway Bar, Abbeyfeale….Boys in Blue, Patie Enright & Timmy Keeffe playing Wed Jan 2nd,1991 following a break from the music scene.

Red Cow…Sept 14th, 1988, opening of by owner Tommy Moran, Toureendonnell, Athea. Coach load travelled from Athea and Carrickerry to celebrate the occasion.

Reeves Jim...July 31st, 1964….Death of singer Jim Reeves.

Regan Mary nee Aherne, Fleanmore, Glin R.I.P. Sept 1991. Mary was from Gortnagross, Athea.

Regan Ronald, U.S. president…Friday June 1st, 1984 on an official visit to Ireland.

Reidy Annie, Killeaney, Glin…retired in July 2001 after 38 years of teaching at Ballyguiltenane N.S. Glin. Photos in W/O Wed July 18th, 2001 p 12. Receiving flowers from Miriam Langan, Glasha.

Reidy Bernice, Colbert St. Athea…death of on Jan 1st, 1990…daughter of Henry & Bernie… Limerick Leader Jan 13th, 1990. See also A.P.J. 1990 p87-8.

Reidy Delia nee O’Connor, Killeaney…death of…being waked tonight Monday April 6th, 1992. My mother’s 1st cousin…..Married to Moss Reidy.

Reidy Ellen, was born about 1820 in Ireland. In 1835, she married Jeremiah Mulvihill, born in 1815 in Ireland. He died after 10 Feb 1859 in Ahanagran, Ballylongford County Kerry.

Reidy Ellen…Sept 27th, 1962…Death of Ellen Nell Reidy, Glasha, Athea, mother to all the Reidy’s over the bog road from Paudie Mulvihill’s.

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Reidy Family, Athea…The Reidy family of Colbert St., Athea have recently donated a trophy which will be awarded to the best all round athlete in the parish community games. It will commemorate their daughter Bernice Reidy who was a brilliant athlete until her sudden death on Jan 1st, 1990.

Reidy James, Knockdown, Athea…..Mary Griffin (daughter of Patrick Griffin & Mary Feury) was born in 1854 at Glenagragra, Glin, Co. Limerick and died at Knockdown on Oct 23rd, 1920, her son James Reidy present at her death.  On Feb 18th, 1873 at Glin church,  Mary married James Reidy, Knockdown, Athea, son of Patrick Reidy, a farmer, both parents alive, (Patrick died on March 14th, 1889, a widower, at Clounleharde aged 86 years his son Patrick Reidy present at his death) the witnesses for the wedding being – Michael Griffin and Bridget Reidy. James Reidy’s address given as Ballyhahill but Knockdown came under Ballyhahill and Clounleharde back then. Mary Griffin and James Reidy had a family of 10 -:

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

Reidy Jimmy, Killeaney, Glin…G.A.A. Personality of the Week, Jan 26th, 2000 By Sean Murphy…W/O Jan 26th, 2000.

Reidy Jimmy, Tullyglass, Glin died Nov 1983. Born in Knockdown.

Reidy John, Toureendonnell, Athea, R.I.P. Nov 1991.

Reidy Josephine (Josie), Knockdown, Athea, daughter of Paddy Reidy. Josie married Scanlan/Scanlon Patrick (Paddy) born at Tullyglass on March 10^th, 1910 son of Patrick Scanlon & Bridget McInerney.   Paddy married Josie Reidy, Knockdown, Athea, Co. Limerick. Paddy & Josie had a large family. I met Josie in 2009 at St. Ita’s Hospital, Newcastle West when she was visiting her sister Nora Mulvihill, Toureendonnell, Athea, who was a patient there at the time. 

Reidy Maurice (Moss), Killeaney, Glin….was an elected member of Limerick Co. Council. His father was Paddy Reidy. Moss died on Sunday Oct 18th, 1992. Married Bridget Delia O’Connor, Ballyguiltenane, Glin. Bridget “Delia” O’Connor, (daughter of James ‘Jim’ O’Connor & Maggie Lynch) born on Jan 13th, 1913, Ballyguiltenane, Glin, died on April 5th 1992, at Killeaney, Glin,  (Age 79 years) Bridget ‘Delia’ married Maurice ‘Moss’ Reidy, (b1911, d Oct 18th,1992, Killeaney, Glin, Co. Limerick) marriage took place at Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England in 1936. Moss Reidy’s father Patrick Reidy was born on Dec 26th, 1871 at Killeaney to Maurice Reidy & Mary Madigan. Mary Madigan came from near Knockpatrick graveyard, Shanagolden. Maurice Reidy died at Killeaney on Dec 8th, 1893 aged 64 years. Mary Madigan Reidy died at Killeaney on Feb 13th, 1926 aged 86 years. Patrick Reidy was married twice, his first marriage on Feb 20th, 1906 at Glin church to Mary McNamara, daughter of James McNamara, Killeaney, the witnesses being Daniel Hunt & Bridget McNamara. Patrick’s second marriage was on June 18th, 1910 at Loughill church to Hanorah (Nora) Kennedy, daughter of Patrick Kennedy, Ballyhahill, the witnesses being Maurice Reidy & Margaret Fitzgerald. Patrick Reidy died on March 26th, 1959, his wife Nora Kennedy Reidy died on April 16th, 1947. (The Kennedy’s lived up on the hill near Cregan’s, looking down on Ballyhahill)

Reidy Maurice (Moss), Knockdown, Athea, son of Paddy Reidy & Johanna Normile….died on March 10th, 2001. I knew his father Paddy very well and I have cherished memories of calling there with my grandfather Paddy Langan in the 1950’s/60’s for rushes to thatch the house. Thatching with rushes was a traditional craft that has been practiced for centuries around Glenagragra as the majority of the people couldn’t afford the purchase of reed. It was common in rural areas for community members to help each other gather materials like rushes for thatching. On Feb 14th, 1920 at Ballyhahill church, Paddy Reidy, son of Paddy Reidy, married his neighbour, Johanna Normile, daughter of Patrick Normile, farmer, the witnesses being – John Reidy & Mary Normile. On the same day at Ballyhahill church Johanna’s brother Roger Normile, married Paddy Reidy’s sister Mary Reidy, the witnesses being – James Normile & Margaret Reidy.

Reidy Michael, Kilteely, Loughill, died circa Dec 1988.

Reidy Mick, Glenagower and formerly of Knockdown, Athea…R.I.P. Oct 20th, 2012. Brother to Moss, Knockdown hereunder. Death of his wife Peg Reidy on Nov 11^th, 2004.

Reidy Miriam, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick, death of on Jan 9th, 2011. Daughter of John and Josie Reidy. It is believed that Miriam Reidy, aged 35, from Ballyhahill, near Shanagolden, died as the result of a gas leak in a room at the Trident Hotel in Kinsale, where she was staying to celebrate her cousin’s hen party. Limerick Post https://www.limerickpost.ie/2011/01/13/tragedy-strikes-for-ballyhahill-family/

Reidy Pat, (brother to Mick Reidy, Glenagore) on holidays in Athea, July 1996. Pat had just retired from driving busses in Birmingham, England after 40 years service.

Patrick Reidy Patrick, Killeaney, Glin was married twice, his first marriage on Feb 20th, 1906 at Glin church to Mary McNamara, daughter of James McNamara, Killeaney, the witnesses being Daniel Hunt & Bridget McNamara.

Reidy Patrick, (son of James Reidy & Mary Griffin) Knockdown, Athea….Patrick J. Reidy, Knockdown. Born Jan 21st, 1877 at Clounleharde. On Feb 5th, 1918 at Duagh church, Patrick married Catherine O’Keeffe, The Hoto, Duagh, Co. Kerry, daughter of Cornelius O’Keeffe, the witnesses being James Reidy & Julie O’Keeffe.

Reidy Thomas, Limerick & Glasha, Athea, died on Thurs Aug 29th, 1991.

Rehid Josephine, New York & Glin. Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, November 27, 1954 Page 7. Daughter of Michael Culhane, Glin. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Reynolds Emer…Wed Dec 9th, 1987…we attended a concert in the convent school, Beaumont in which Emer was playing a part. She finished up with school on Friday May 27th, 1988 due to her ongoing illness. Emer, who suffered from cystic fibrosis passed to her eternal reward on Feb 5th, 1998 aged 24 years. Emer’s journey, marked by her courage and the love of music, is a poignant reminder of the human spirit’s resilience. Her participation in the school concert, despite her illness, shows her determination to live fully. The legacy she left behind continues to inspire and resonate with those who knew her or learn about her story. It’s a testament to the impact one individual can have on the hearts and memories of a community. Emer’s life, though cut short, was evidently rich with moments that celebrated her passions and strength.

No more days, no more dawnings.

No more sleeping, no more yawning,

No rubbing eyes no scratching hair,

No more mam or dad to care,

No more pains, no more ills,

No more doctors, no more pills,

No more coughing, no more choking,

No more wheezing, no more suffering.

I wrote the following piece to Emer’s memory for the force magazine of April 1998.

A LOVE THAT WILL LIVE FOREVER.

The death took place on Feb 5th, last of Emer Reynolds, Ardmore Drive, Artane after a prolonged illness. Emer, who was just 24 years of age was the daughter of the late Garda Michael Reynolds, who was murdered at St. Anne’s Park, Raheny on Sept 11th, 1975.

A Garda escort was provided for her removal to the Church of the Nativity, Beaumont and to her burial, which took place in Calvary Cemetery, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. She is survived by her mother Vera, formerly of Rooskagh East, Athea and her step-father George Langan.

Emer bore her cross bravely for the few short years she was on loan to us. The courage shown by her late father on that fateful day 23 years ago certainly did not die then, but continued on in Emer. To live with Cystic Fibrosis yet continued to smile and say, ‘I’m fine’ taked tremendous courage and acceptance. No matter how bad her condition was, she never complained. In fact she always felt sorrow and pity for any sick person, whatever their ailment.

It was only a few short week’s before her passing that her mother made the remark ‘Haven’t you had a miserable life, Emer,’ to which Emer replied, ‘no I think I’m very lucky, I live in a lovely house, with good food, kind parents, nice clothes, nice relations and friends, and best of all, I can walk.’

Emer had great faith in St. Therese, the little flower, and it’s somewhat ironic that they were both 24 when they were called to their eternal reward. To quote St. Therese – ‘I am not dying, but entering eternal life’.

As Emer’s life on earth came to an end, the nurses played the tape of her idol, Celine Dion, singing the song, ‘The Reason’. We cannot explain or understand why some people suffer more than others, but we know that there has to be a reason. Coincidentally, Celine Dion’s own niece also succumbed to Cystic Fibrosis at a very young age. In fact, she dedicated the song, ‘Fly’ to her memory, a song she penned herself.

We thank the Lord for lending Emer to us. She brought us much love and joy. Now she doesn’t need prayer anymore, as she’s at God’s side. We pray to her, not for her. Her faith and hope is realised in the presence of God. Now that she is free of all pain and suffering and completely at peace, she will beam down on us from Heaven with her loving presence.

Her beauty was but a reflection of her inner self, for her warmth, kindness, thoughtfulness, love and concern was truly inspirational. To live is to love and ion our love, Emer will live forever.

Emer….Poem to her memory

By Patrick Langan on Feb 14th, 1998.

Reynolds Emer contd.…Kathleen’e Corner…Athea Parish News Feb 21st, 1998.

Riordan Beirnie, Lr Dirreen, tragic death on July, 1985.

Riordan Eamon, Upper Dirreen, son of Timothy Riordan & Hannie Hudson. (See Riordan Timothy)

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Riordan Eamon, Clash, Athea, son of Ned & Mary…All Ireland flute champion 12-15 group at Listowel Fleadh Cheoil Aug 1996. All Ireland champion at Ballina Fleadh Cheoil July 1998.

Riordan Edmond, Dirreen, Athea. On Feb 10th, 1880 at Athea church, Edmond Riordan, aged 28 years, son of Timothy Riordan, Direen, married Johanna Hanley, aged 27 years, daughter of Thomas Hanley, Rooska, the witnesses being – Thomas Riordan & Maggie Liston. (see also Thornton Margaret)

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

Riordan Hannah…July 7th, 1961….Death of Hannah Riordan nee Hudson, Upper Dirreen. Hannah was married to Tim Riordan.

Riordan Jack, Clounleharde…died on March 1st, 1989. Jack used to make all kinds of ornaments from clay. We had a sacred heart one in our house that we got at Jack’s.

Riordan Mary from Athea. Mary married Francis Butler and they lived in Main Street, where Mikie McMahon had his butchers stall, formerly Moran’s butchers. Mikie McMahon was married to a daughter of Mick Moran, victualler, from Clash, Athea. (see Edward Edmond (Ned) O’Connor 1877-1956).

Riordan Tim, Lr, Dirreen died on Sun Aug 18th, 1985. Father of Beirnie.

Riordan Timothy…Dec 3rd, 1973…Death of Timothy Tim Riordan, Upper Dirreen. Timothy was married to Hannie Hudson, Kilbaha as follows – Timothy (Tim) Riordan, son of Edmond (Ned) Riordan & Johanna Hanley, married in 1918. Timothy was born about 1885 in probably Upper Dirreen, Athea, Co. Limerick. He died on 3 Dec 1973 in Upper Dirreen, Athea, Co. Limerick. He was buried in Ahavoher Cemetery, Moyvane, Co. Kerry. On Feb 10th, 1880 at Athea church, Edmond Riordan, aged 28 years, son of Timothy Riordan, Direen, married Johanna Hanley, aged 27 years, daughter of Thomas Hanley, Rooska, the witnesses being – Thomas Riordan & Maggie Liston.

Roche Fr. Gerry Appeal.…… At Top of the Town, Athea on Dec 28th, 1997. Huge crowd for the donation which went to help Jerry build a church in his beloved Africa. Gerry Roche was murdered in Kericho, Kenya on Dec 11th, 2009. More on Gerry. Letter from Africa in Athea Parish News in Kathleen’s Corner Oct 25th, 1997. Kiltegan By Jerry Roche…A.P.J 1989 p119.

Roche Paddy, North Keale, Athea. R.I.P. at St. Ita’s Hospital N.C.W in March 1991.

Roche Philomena nee O’Sullivan, River View, Glin died Aug 1989.

Ross David Michael.….Grandson of Thomas & Brigid O’Connell, The Terrace, Glin….Glin Items…Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, July 02, 1966 – Page 13. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Ruddle Andy, Turraree, Glin…card games and sing songs being held there during the Winter of 1963. Buddy Feury & Roger O’Sullivan on fiddles with Donie Lyons on bagpipes providing the music.

Ruddle Catherine nee Mulvihill …Friday Feb 12th, 1988…Death of Mrs. Catherine (Katie) Ruddle nee Mulvihill, Turraree, Glin. Katie was a great concertina player and was recorded by Ciaran MacMahuna of Radio Eireann. On Feb 17th, 1920, Katie married Paddy Ruddle, Turraree, son of David Ruddle, the witnesses being – ? Ruddle & Katie Mulvihill. They had two daughters, one died in her 20’s and the other daughter emigrated. Katie’s father was Cornelius (Con) Mulvihill, Coole, Ballyhahill. He was known as ‘Con of the 100 battles’, as he never lost a fight. Katie went by the nickname of ‘Katie Con’. The daughter’s names were Mary Ruddle & Margaret (Peg) Ruddle. Mary Ruddle was born on May 5th, 1921 at Turraree, Glin. Margaret (Peg) Ruddle was born on Dec 5th, 1922 at Turraree, Glin.

Ruddle David, Tullyleague, Glin.

Ruttle Mary nee Flavin, pictured on left…Weekly Observer Wed April 5th, 1989. See under Glin Items 1969

Ryan Maureen (Ciss), From Weekly Observer Wed March 8th 1989, Athea Notes.

Ryan Patrick Rev. Fr., Ballyguiltenane. The house where he was born was later owned by Paddy Murray Culhane who was married to Ciss ‘Old Boy’ Culhane, Ballyguiltenane. Paddy and Ciss had no family and the house remained vacant for years thereafter. The Ryan’s emigrated to the U.S. where two of them were ordained priests.

Sack…Getting the Sack.…Workmen once had to have their own tools so if they were fired the company gave them a sack to take the tools with them…Hence the expression…‘Getting the Sack’

Sandes’ Castle, Tubbertoureen…I am of the opinion that the castle stood at the Tubbertoureen side of the river that flows through the glen and not in Glenalappa…I am open to correction in this….Historians say that in the early years, the the walls of the castle were hit by a canyon ball that was fired from ‘Cnoickeen’, that imposing hillside in Glenagragra. The old church of Newtownsandes was built with some of the stones taken from the castle ruins. There was a Sandes girl living close to where the castle stood who used to attend the dances at Ballyguiltenane school.

Sexton Rita nee Stack, Milford & Formerly of Athea, R.I.P. July 1991. Rita was ther sister to Nan Hurley, Athea and P.J. Stack, Upper Athea.

Scanlan Jim Jimmy, Ballyhahill, R.I.P. Lament For, By Paddy Faley …W/O Aug 2nd, 1995. See also hereunder.

Scanlon Jim Memorial Trophy half set competition at the Knockdown Arms, Athea on Wed July 31st, 1996. Jim was a member of the Ballyhahill Comhaltas whom died suddenly whilst dancing a polka at the Knockdown Arms in 1995.

Scanlan Patsy, Killeaney, son of Jackie Scanlon & B.B. Barry. B.B. came from Knockanure/ Patsy was a member of Glin Creamery staff in 1951. He emigrated to England. Jackie worked for Limerick Co. Council.

Scanlan Patrick, from Kinard, Glin, passed away in February 1947. He became ill during the night and died shortly thereafter.

Scanlon Bridget, Lower Athea, death of Oct 1992.

Scanlon Catherine, Kinard, Glin….daughter of Denis Scanlon & Catherine Windle, who on 14 Feb 1931 in Glin,  (Church of Immaculate Conception), married John Stackpoole, born on  Nov 13th, 1896 in Kinard, County Limerick. He died in 1983 in Kinard County Limerick. The witnesses for the marriage being being – Michael Dillane & Ellie Scanlon.  Catherine was born in 1906 in Kinard, Glin and died in 1989.

Scanlon Catherine, Leitrim Middle, (mail road cross) daughter of Thomas Scanlon. On March 4th, 1924 at Newtownsandes church, Catherine married William Dillane, Killeaney, Glin, (son of Michael2 Dillane and Catherine Culhane), the witnesses being – Patrick O’Connor & Annie Scanlon. Catherine & William had a shop on Main St, Glin.

Scanlon Connie, Athea, son of Tim & Margaret Scanlon, is the National Champion Apprentice Bricklayer, winning the title in Dublin during July 1996. The awards sponsored by Aer Rianta.

Scanlon Edward (Ned), Mary St, Glin died on Sept 30th, 2004.

Scanlon Ellen nee Fitzgerald, England & Gortnagross, death of in June 1997. Ellen was the sister of Nonie Quinn, Gortnagross.

Scanlon’s Hall, Athea, 1986…Mass being held there whilst church being renovated.

Scanlon Jack, Dromreask…June 15th, 1989…Jack took a slight stroke during the week. Tues Sept 5th, 1989…visited Jack at St Luke’s Hospital, we chatted of days gone by ’round Glenagragra. Sun Sept 10th, 1989…visited Jack once again….can’t do no more for him…just a matter of time. Wed Sept 20th, 1989…death of Jack Scanlon. Jack was a character, full of wit and humour.

Scanlon Jim, Cahara, Glin….Ganger with Limerick Co. Council…Jim always kept a magnificent roadside garden. Highlights of a trip on the Shannon Estuary B.R.J 1978 page 22-27.

Scanlon Jimmy, Knockaderry, Ballingarry, Co. Limerick, death of in June 1992. Brother to Tessie Walsh, Barrack St, Athea

Scanlon Joan, Upper Athea, tragic death of in June 1997. A ‘real lady’ kind, gentle, caring and never a bad word, always smiling. Married to Brian Scanlon. Athea Notes, W/O June 25th, 1997.

Scanlon Johanna, Lr. Dirreen married Denis Mullane, Blacksmith, Lr Dirreen. See Mullane Denis.

Scanlon Josephine (Josie) nee Reidy, Tullyglass, Glin…..died on Feb 17th, 2022. Josie came from Knockdown, Athea. I knew her father Patrick (Paddy) Reidy very well.

Scanlon Kitty, Colbert St, Athea, died Nov 1983.

Scanlon Madge...May 4^th, 1983… Madge Scanlon nee Connell, Glenbaun, Ballyhahill died. Madge was married to Paddy Scanlan, Lisready, Loughill and was a sister to Molly Connell who was married to Jack Griffin, Glenagragra. Paddy gave out the back milk at Turraree creamery.

Scanlon Margaret nee O’Connor, Listowel Rd, Moyvane & Keale, Athea. Death of at an advanced age in Feb 1998.

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

Scanlon Mary, Ballyguiltenane, Glin married Dave4 McInerney, (son of John3 McInerney & Margaret O’Shea). Dave born on July 14^th, 1877, sponsors being – David O’Shea & Mary Wingle. Dave emigrated to the U.S., returned to take over the family place. On Feb 6^th, 1908 at Glin church Dave McInerney married Mary Scanlon, Ballyguiltenane, daughter of Patrick Scanlon, the witnesses being – Michael O’Donoghue & Bridget Morgan. Dave died circa 1972, his wife Mary died circa 1965.

Scanlon Mary…May 26th, 1945….Death of Mary Scanlon, Dromreask.

Scanlon Michael, Lr. Dirreen….Ellen Barrett. b 1884. On Feb 26th 1916 at Athea church, Ellen married Michael Scanlon, Dirreen, Athea, son of Denis Scanlon a farmer, the witnesses being – Con O’Sullivan, Kilbaha and Kate Barrett, Lr. Dirreen.

Scanlon Patrick, Ahanagran, Ballylongford…birth on Jan 1st, 1824….Parents…N/R Scanlon & Mary Langan.…Sponsors N/R

Scanlon Patrick, Aughrim, Moyvane, Co. Kerry son of Michael Scanlon and Catherine Mary Enright. (See Mulvihill Ellen, daughter of Hanora4 Feury and Denis Mulvihill) 

Scanlon/Scanlan Patrick 1832-, Kinard, Glin. Patrick was married to Margaret (Peg) Aherne 1832-1916 from Dirreen, Athea. Patrick’s daughter Johanna Scanlon 1871-1955, Kinard, Glin, married Thomas O’Connor 1871-1955, Cahara, Glin, son of James O’Connor & Mary Cregan. 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.

Scanlon/Scanlan Patrick, Kinard, Glin, son of Patrick Scanlon & Margaret (Peg) Aherne, above, married Bridget McInerney. Patrick was born on Aug 24th, 1869, son of farmer, Patrick Scanlon, the witnesses being – Denis Scanlon & Mary Boyle.

Scanlan/Scanlon Patrick (Paddy) born at Tullyglass on March 10^th, 1910 son of Patrick Scanlon & Bridget McInerney.   Paddy married Josie Reidy, Knockdown, Athea, Co. Limerick. Paddy & Josie had a large family. I met Josie in 2009 at St. Ita’s Hospital, Newcastle West when she was visiting her sister Nora Mulvihill, Toureendonnell, Athea, who was a patient there at the time. 

Scanlon Rena, Upper Athea…death of in the U.S.A. during Nov 1998. Remains flown home to Shannon on Nov 20th, burial in Templeathea cemetery.

Scanlon Thomas….Thomas Scanlon of Enfield, London and formerly of Killeany, Glin died peacefully in London on the 24th of November 2024. Predeceased by his son John, brothers Joe, Mickie, John, Patsy, sisters Tesy and Peg.

Scanlon Tom, Glasha… Tom Scanlon was was married to Kathy Mulvihill from Glenalappa. This house was built by Con O’Shaughnessy. When Con moved to Knockdown, he sold the cottage to Jack Ahern from Dirreen (Lug). Jack and his family moved to Park Rd, Killarney. The house was then rented to Ernest Copley from Limerick and after that to Jack Halloran from Knockdown. Tom Scanlon then bought the house from Aherne. Tom, died on Tues March 16th, 1993.

Scanlon Tommy, Athea, author of the song… Dalton Memorial Band, B.R.J. 1980 p8 submitted by Timmy Woulfe.

Scollard John…On January/February 1982… we had the death of John Scollard of Knocknagorna, Athea. 

Scollard John, Knocknagorna, died on Jan 14th, 1985, aged 42 years.

Shanagolden Parochial Hall…. official opening of on July 27th, 1950. 1,500 people attended the opening. A special thanks to Jimmie Behan, carpenter for all the woodwork.

Shanahan Con…Jan 1983… formerly of Dirreen died in Co. Kildare. 

Shanahan Helen...Feb 5th 2024…The death also took place in Tralee of Helen Shanahan nee Costello formerly of Templeathea, Athea, daughter of Michael Costello.

Shanahan Jimmy, Glenbawn, born on July 23rd, 1922…died on Nov 23rd, 1992. His birth cert gives his address as Clounleharde.

Shanahan John (Jack), Glenbawn, born on Jan 1st, 1872, father of Jimmy above. On Feb 12th, 1918 at St Joseph’s church, Limerick City, John Jack Shanahan, son of farmer Timmy Shanahan & Johanna Behane, married Catherine Woulfe from Cratloe, Athea, daughter of farmer John Woulfe, the witnesses being – his brother Michael Mick Shanahan, Clounleharde & Katie Woulfe, Athea. The marriage cert gives John’s address as Ballyhane which must be a mistake, should have read Ballyhahill. Family from that union as follows – Jimmy in the homeplace, Timmy in Askeaton, John Joe in the U.S., Mae who married Denny Mullane, Templeathea, Josie who married Moloney in Ballyhahill and Bridie in the U.S. Three men from Clounleharde got married in that church and on that same day, they were as follows – the aforementioned John Jack Shanahan, Roger Behan & John Behan. Timmy Shanahan, father of John Jack etc… was married to Johanna Behane, Clounleharde. Michael Mick Shanahan, brother of Jack was born on Nov 20th, 1874. Paddy Faley was telling me that Mick remained single in life. He was going out with Kate Callaghan, Brick Houses, Clounleharde but she emigrated to the U.S. and died there shortly afterwards.

Shanahan John, Ballyculhane, Glin….John was married to Hannie Mulvihill, Glenalappa, sister of Liza Mulvihill. Hannie died at a comparatively young age and kept house for John and looked after the children. John had spent some time in England before returning to Ballyculhane.

Shanahan Kate, Athea & Newtownsandes……Johnny Sullivan who on Sept 19th, 1905 aged 27 years married Kate Shanahan aged 40 years, from Athea according to marriage cert, daughter of Con Shanahan, shop-keeper, Witnesses to the wedding Michael Ahern and Mary Hunt. Johnny and Kate lived in Athea. (Don’t know where in Athea they lived) The late Paddy Faley said Kate Shanahan was from Newtownsandes. Just found Catherine Shanahan born on April 24 th,1886 at Newtown, daughter of Cornelius Shanahan, shopkeeper, so Paddy Faley was correct.

Shanahan Margaret (Mai), Clounleharde married John (Jack) Mulvihill born on Jan 13th, 1875, Glenalappa, Moyvane to Michael Mulvihill, Glenalappa, Moyvane, Co. Kerry & Alice Liston (daughter of Daniel Liston & Ellen Dalton) born circa 1848 in Dirreen, Athea, died 1912 at Glenalappa, Moyvane, Co. Kerry. Margaret (Mai) died on April 20th, 1963 at Clounleharde, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick. On April 29th, 1924 at Ballyhahill church, John (Jack) Mulvihill, aged 48 years, married Margaret Shanahan, Clounleharde, a widow aged 60 years, daughter of Daniel McGrath, the witnesses being- Nicholas Mulvihill & Bridget King. (See Liston Daniel, Dirreen) This was Margaret’s 3rd marriage. Her 2nd marriage was to on Feb 4th, 1908 at Glin church to James Shanahan, a farmer from Clounleharde, son of Michael Shanahan, the witnesses being Jeremiah O’Connor & Bridget Culhane. Margaret’s name given as Burns, address given as Turraree, Glin. James Shanahan died on July 22nd, 1919 at Clounleharde, probably from a Cerebral Hemorrhage within 2 hours, no medical attendant, his wife Margaret present at his death. Margaret’s 1st marriage was to Burns. Can’t find this marriage. On Feb 6th, 1864 at Ardagh church, Michael Shanahan, aged 20 years, son of James Shanahan married Catherine Dillane, aged 25 years, Glenastar, Ardagh, daughter of John Dillane, the witnesses being – Patrick Dillane & James Shanahan.

1911 Census give their address as Dromagarraun which was often given as Clounleharde. Residents of a house 5 in Dromagarraun (Kilmoylan, Limerick)

Surname	Forename	Age	Sex	Relation to head	Religion
Shanahan	James	52	Male	Head of Family	Roman Catholic
Shanahan	Margaret	40	Female	Wife	Roman Catholic
Shanahan	Michael	73	Male	Father	Roman Catholic

Shanahan Nora, Dirreen, death of on Friday, May 18th, 1984.

Shanahan Patrick (b. Aug 22nd, 1888 at Dromreask, Glin. (Dromreask, Glin and Dirreen, Athea are neighbouring townlands, I dont believe Patrick was born in Dromreask, Ancestry gives Dromreask for some townlands within three or four miles radius of each other). Patrick Shanahan married Mary C. Ahern, daughter of Patrick Ahern & Julie O’Sullivan, Dirreen. They married in New York around 1912 and they had three sons: John Shanahan b 1915, Joseph Shanahan b 1916 and Patrick Shanahan b 1924 – all deceased now. Patrick Shanahan was the son of Gerardine Walsh Chapman’s great great uncle John Shanahan & Hanora Scanlan. (John Shanahan was the brother of Paddy Shanahan in Dirreen, Paddy was married to Bridget O’Sullivan). Patrick Shanahan b 1888 had a brother Michael Shanahan who was also born in Dromreask. Michael emigrated to New York along with Patrick in 1895.

Shanahan Patrick (Paddy), Askeaton….Culhane Bridget, Barneigue, daughter of farmer, Thomas Culhane. On Jan 9th, 1869 at Kilcolman church, Bridget, aged 23 years, married Patrick Shanahan, aged 34 years, a shopkeeper from Askeaton, son of shopkeeper Michael Shanahan, the witnesses being – Thomas Fitzsimons & Ellen Cuddihy.

Shannon Disaster of 1893…full story in B.R.J. 1981 p50.

Shea Thade, The Lane Upper Athea, grandfather to Patrick & Ned Shea. Mentioned in A.P.J. 1990 p64.

Sheahan Bridget Bridie, Ballyguiltenane, Glin….Bridie Sheahan married Eamon Riordan, Dirreen in 1947. Bridget was born about 1919 in Ballyguiltenane, Glin, Co. Limerick. She died on 27 Jul 1995 in Tralee, Co. Kerry. She was buried in Ahavoher Cemetery, Moyvane, Co. Kerry. Eamonn and Bride lived in Dirreen, Athea, Co. Limerick and had a family of 8 – (see also Riordan Timothy)

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Sheahan Donal, Shannon View, Glin, R.I.P. Nov 1991.

Sheahan Jack, Knockfinnisk, Athea died on Thurs July 16th, 1992. Uncle to Mairead Langan, Glenagragra.

Sheahan John (Jack), Knocknagorna, Athea, (Son of John Sheahan & Mary O’Connor) aged 19 years in 1911 census. Jack moved to Lower Athea and was married twice. On Feb 28th, 1922, at Athea church, John Sheahan married Mary Stack, Lower Athea, daughter of John Stack, the witnesses being – John Barrett & Katie Windle. John married into the Stack place. Mary Sheahan nee Stack died on Feb 27th, 1924, from lymphatic sepsis during puerperium, 10 days (about 1 and a half weeks) certified, her widower John Sheahan present at her death. They had one daughter Mary (Bi Bi) Sheahan who worked for years at Jimmy Collins’ pub/shop in Athea. The story has it that my grandfather Paddy Langan went in there one day for a pound of 5-inch nails and all Bi Bi had was 6-inch ones. She says to Paddy, ‘cant you cut them’, I will says Paddy if you cut the price. On another occasion Paddy was in there and called for a pint of Guinness. Bi Bi left a big collar on the pint so Paddy asked for a whiskey which he then poured into the pint. Bi Bi said to him ‘you owe me for a pint and a whiskey, I don’t says Paddy, ’cause if you filled me a proper pint the whiskey wouldn’t have fitted’. Jimmy Collins happened to walk in on the situation and by all accounts got a great laugh from it. So, it seems Bi Bi and Paddy never saw eye to eye. Bi Bi remained single in life.

On Feb 28th, 1933, at Abbeyfeale church, John Sheahan, widower, married Hanoria Harnett, daughter of Michael Harnett, a farmer, from Dromtrasna O’Brien, Abbeyfeale, the witnesses being – John Sheahan & Hannie McCarthy. John had another daughter Bridie Sheahan from this marriage who married John (Jack) Stackpoole from Aughrim, Moyvane, Co. Kerry. John married into the place in Lower Athea. Bridie Harnett Sheahan died in July 2009. John Jack Stackpoole died on Oct 20th, 2021 at Lr. Athea, aged 91 years. Donie Lyons was telling me that his father Jimmy was related to the said Sheahan’s, he thinks it was through the Hudson’s, Kilbaha.

Sheahan John, England & Templeathea….death of in England, at a very young age, buried in Holy Cross cemetery, Athea.

Sheahan Larry, Lower Dirreen…died suddenly on Monday April 16th,1990. Buried in Holy Cross cemetery.

Sheahan Margaret, Tullyleague married Patrick (Paitin) Lynch, Glasha, Athea. Paitin was born November 17^th 1894, his sponsors being James Lynch & Helena Ahern. (Helena Ahern being the daughter of James Ahern and Catherine Dalton as mentioned heretofore). Paitin emigrated to the U.S. for a while but returned home and opened a shop in Athea village where the Liston family now reside. Patin married Margaret Sheahan, Tullyleague and went to live at Mount David, Shanagolden. (See also under Sheahan Thomas, Son of Sheahan Patrick/Frawley Kathleen 1820-1891)

Sheahan Mary, Tullyleague, Glin married Thomas O’Connor. Thomas was born in Ballyguiltenane in 1846, son of James O’Connor 1810-1890 and Margaret Flahavan 1815-1895 and died there on Jan 20th, 1906. On Feb 11th, 1879 at Glin church Thomas married Mary Sheahan,  from Tullyleague, Glin daughter of Patrick Sheahan and Catherine Frawley. The witnesses being Michael Cregan & Margaret Ryan. Mary Sheahan O’Connor died on Jan 26th, 1897 three week after giving birth to twins Nora and Nell. (Margaret Flahavan was my great great grandaunt.)

Sheahan Mary, Knockfinnisk, Athea married Patrick Joseph Kenneally born March 10th, 1912 at Shanid, Shanagolden. Patrick married Mary Sheahan from Knockfinnisk, Athea, circa 1946, daughter of Michael (Mick) Sheahan & Catherine Downey. (See O’Connor Family, Ballyguiltenane) Catherine Downey born on Aug 7th, 1878, Margaret McGrath, Knockfinnisk present at the birth. At Athea church on Feb 6th, 1915, Michael Sheahan, Clounleharde, son of John Sheahan married Catherine Downey from Knockfinnisk, daughter of Bryan Downey & Johanna McGrath, the witnesses being Patt Reidy, Clounleharde & Lizzy Downey, Knockfinnisk. They have Clounleharde listed but in fact Michael’s address is Knockdown. (rear of Knockdown Arms)  Mick Sheahan married into the Downey farm in Knockfinnisk.

Sheahan Michael, Lr. Dirreen, Athea. Known to all and sundry as Captain Sheahan. He was hedge schoolmaster. He’s buried in the old graveyard in Knockanure. See an article by Sean O’Histon, Blaine in B.R.J. 1982 p22.

Sheahan Michael, Ballyguiltenane, Glin…died during the week of Jan 24th, 1990.

Sheahan Michael (Mick), born at Knocknagorna circa 1831. Mick had a son John Sheahan from Knocknagorna, who on June 6th, 1876 at Duagh church married Mary O’Connor from Rathoran, Duagh, Co. Kerry, the witnesses being John O’Connor & James Sheahan. Mick’s brother Patrick Sheahan lived with them as per 1901 and 1911 Census. The surname spelt Sheehan in 1901 Census and Sheahan in 1911 Census.

Sheahan Michael, Knocknagorna, Athea, (Son of John Sheahan & Mary O’Connor) born circa 1883, 28 years in 1911 census – On Feb 8th, 1921 at Duagh church, Co Kerry, Michael married Margaret Harnett from Rathoran, Duagh, the witness being – John Sheahan & Catherine O’Connor. Michael & Margaret had a son Sean Sheahan who was in Knocknagorna in my time and was great friends with my mother.

Sheahan Michael, Ballinagoul, farmer, son of Jeremiah Sheahan, alive, married Margaret Collins, Ballyculhane, Glin, daughter of Timothy Collins, farmer, alive, on May 29th, 1883 at Glin church, the witnesses being – John Lynch & Johanna Lynch.

Sheahan Nora, The Mall, Glin, daughter of Thomas Sheahan, married William Griffin, Glenagragra, on April 7th, 1894. (see Griffin William, Glenagragra)

Sheahan Paddy ‘Duggan’...Oct 29th, 1986…Death during the week of Paddy Sheahan, Ballyguiltenane, Glin.

Sheahan Patrick….Patrick Sheahan was the son of Patrick Sheahan & Ellen Hanrahan from Tullyleague, Glin. He sailed on the James N. Fleming in July 1877 from Greenock in Scotland arriving in November 1877 in Otago, New Zealand.

Sheahan Patrick, Ardagh, R.I.P. on July 13th, 1991 at his daughter’s, Bernie Higgins, residence in Glasha, Athea.

Sheahan Sean, Knocknagorna, Athea…(see Sheahan Michael, Knocknagorna)

Sheahan Shaun ‘An Gadhair’, Glenagragra. (Information to be added)

Sheahan Thomas, Tullyleague, Glin married Johanna Mulvihill, Glenalappa, daughter of John Mulvihill & Johanna Griffin….Johanna Mulvihill b. 18 Jan 1868, Glenalappa, Moyvane, Co. Kerry,  married Thomas Sheahan b. Abt 1847, Tullyleague, Glin, son of Patrick Sheahan, deceased, marriage. May 9th, 1889, Glin, Co Limerick, the witnesses being James Morgan & Maggie Mulvihill. See also Mulvihill Johanna, Glenalappa.

Sheahan Tom, London & Knockdown, Athea…death of on Dec 25th, 1999, buried on Jan 10th, 2000.

Sheahan Wille, Glenagragra…lost his life in World War 1, he was a twin to Morty Sheahan at rear of Ballyguiltenane schoolhouse.

Sheehan Donnacha, won an All Ireland U21 medal with Limerick on Sunday Sept 17th, 2000, writes Pat Brosnan, Knocknagorna in A.P.N. Sept 23rd, 2000. ‘His grandmother Nora Broderick, was a sister to Con Broderick, Knocknagorna. Donnacha is also related to the Hanrahan family Coole West and to our annual visitor from the United States, Bishop Michael McAuliffe.‘

Sheehan Ellen...Sept 11th, 1966…Death of Ellen Sheehan, Ballyguiltenane, Glin, wife of Henry Sheehan.

Sheehan Ellen, Templeathea died in Dec/Jan 1991/’92.

Sheehan Margaret, Knockdown, Athea…died Oct 1990…buried in Holy Cross cemetery, Athea on Sunday Oct 28th, 1990.

Sheehan Margaret (Peg) nee Thornton, Kilbaha, Moyvane, death of July 1992. Sympathy to her daughter Mary Vaughan, Dirreen and son. Athea Notes 1992. Bishop McAuliffe, Jefferson City, Missouri celebrated the funeral mass.

Sheehan Michael, Knocknagorna had a hedge school at the Glen, Cratloe in 1850, it was known as ‘Sheehan’s Academy’.

Sheehan Tim, Knockdown….Tim’s forefather’s bought the place from the Hayes’s of Dirreen. Tim was married to an Enright girl from, Mohernagh, Ballyhahill. They had three sons and two daughters in family. One of the sons, Dan Sheehan, emigrated. Michael and John who were unmarried, remained at home, they sold the farm and went to live in Athea. Their sister Moira Sheehan married someone in the parish of Athea. I often mowed the hay for the family back in 1970 & ’71.

Sheehy Bridget…Oct 19th, 1988…death during the week of Mrs. Bridget Sheehy, Templeathea, Athea.

Sheehy Brian…Death of Brian Sheehy, Lower Athea last week. Brian had a bank of turf in Higgins’ bog during the 1950’s/60’s. Brian originally from Lower Dirreen.

Sheehy Ellen, Glenagragra…Ellen came from Beale, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry where she married Padden Mulvihill.

Sheehy’s Glen….in the townland of Glenalappa, Moyvane. Mick Fennell, Glenagragra once informed me that one entrance to the glen is known as Poul-a-Laher and at the southern entrance once stood the Sandes castle. Back in the 1700’s Oak, Hazel and Blackthorn trees grew in the glen and some were used to make road foundations in the townland.

Sheehy Johanna, Tullyleague, sister to Ellen Sheehy, above.

Sheehy John, Templeathea East. On Feb 24th, 1870 at Athea church John Sheehy, aged 23 years, son of Roger Sheehy, married Mary Dalton, aged 23 years, daughter of William Dalton, Upper Athea, Athea, the witnesses being – Michael Hayes & Mary Barrett. On the marriage cert the Sheehy name is given as Mc Sheehy. Mary Dalton’s sister Johanna Dalton was married to Patrick Patsy Lynch, Glasha, Athea.

Sheehy John  Templeatha East, was born on March 25th, 1866 at Templeathea East, the son of Bryan Sheehy & Mary Dillane. Bryan Sheehy’s father was Rodger Sheehy, aged 96 as per the 1911 Census for Templeathea East (Glenagower, Limerick). Mary Dillane was from Killeaney but from what I can gather she was not related to Mary Dillane who married Michael Dalton, Lower Dirreen, Athea, but then again, I wouldn’t be surprised if she was. Mary was married to Bryan Sheehy and was a grand-aunt to Margaret Dillane who married Thomas Moloney, Glenalappa, Moyvane. Thomas married into the Dillane place in Killeaney. Margaret Dillane was a 1st cousin to Mary Sheahan who married Jimmy Lyons of Dromreask, father of Donie Lyons.

On Nov 28th, 1908 at Athea church, John Sheehy, son of Bryan Sheehy (deceased) & Mary Dillane, married Elizabeth (Lizzy) Scanlon from Dromreask, a neighbour of mine, daughter of John Scanlon, the witnesses being – Thomas Scanlon, *Inchareach, Athea & Mary Anne Windle, Glenagragra, Glin. The marriage cert gives Lizzy’s address as Glenagragra but it’s actually Dromreask. The stream that flows down between Tom Feury’s and my brother Patrick’s is the border between the two townlands. West of that stream is Dromreask, east is Glenagragra. Their son Mick Sheehy, Lower Dirreen, married his neighbour, Mary ‘Molly’ Sheahan. Mary died in 1999. Mick’s son Larry Sheehy and myself attended the Tech school in Abbeyfeale together in the 1960’s. Bryan Sheehy died on Feb 6th, 1876 aged 53 years, Rodger Sheehy, Templeathea present at the death. *Inchareach is back in Lower Dirreen.

Sheehy John Joe, Clahane, Lyreacrompane, Co. Kerry….death of in Oct 1997, father of Hannah Mai Collins, Upper Athea. John Joe was a noted poet and songwriter. In 1991 he published a book of poems entitled ‘Fifty-seven years of Lyreacrompane Poetry’.

Sheehy Mary, Clash, Athea…sudden death of on May 25th, 1991, wife of Jack Sheehy.

Sheehy Molly, Lr. Dirreen, Athea won £22, 000 on the RTE game Fame and Fortune with host Marty Whelan. Molly bought the lucky ticket at Helen Browne’s, Athea.

Sheehy Ned, Duagh, Co. Kerry. Ned worked at Moyvane creamery. He was born in 1923 and died at Leitrim Middle on May 16th, 1994. He married Maureen Mulvihill, born at Leitrim East, Moyvane on May 5th, 1932 and died in 2011. Maureen was the daughter of Thomas Mulvihill & Hannah Bunce, Leitrim East. Thomas died tragically, a widower, on July 1st, 1970.

Sheehy Roger, Templeathea East, (grandson of Rodger Sheehy, Rodger 96 yrs of age in 1911 Census). On Feb 20th, 1912, Roger Sheehy, aged 39 years, son of John Sheehy & Mary Dalton, (Mary Dalton was from Upper Athea) married Hanora (Nonie) O’Sullivan aged 33 years, daughter of Patrick O’Sullivan, Knocknagorna, Athea. the witnesses being – William Dalton, Upper Athea and Mary Dalton, Knocknagorna. In fact, Roger was older, he was born on Dec 9th, 1871. They had a son John Sheehy, who on Sept 3rd, 1940, married Mary B O’Sullivan, daughter of John Sullivan, Knocknagorna witnesses being Patrick Sheehy & Mick O’Sullivan. Their son Kieran Sheehy R.I.P. was married to Hannah Roche, Templeathea. Mary B. O’Sullivan was the niece of Hanora (Nonie) O’Sullivan that was married to Roger.

Sheehy Thomas and the Athea School

In 1826, Thomas Sheehy was at the helm of a school comprising 120 pupils in the Catholic Chapel of Athea, a small village nestled in County Limerick, Ireland. His role as an educator in this rural community was crucial, as education was a luxury not easily accessible to all during this period. Sheehy earned a modest income of £12 a year, which was paid by the students’ families, reflecting both the value placed on education and the economic constraints of the time.

Historical Context of Education in Athea

Using a chapel as a schoolhouse was a common practice in 19th-century Ireland, especially in rural areas where resources were limited. This dual-purpose use of religious buildings was a pragmatic solution, as dedicated school buildings were often unavailable or unaffordable.

Before Catholic Emancipation in 1829, Catholic churches were not typically built on consecrated ground, which meant they often served multiple functions beyond religious ceremonies. The chapel in Athea, like many others, provided a space for both worship and learning. This arrangement allowed communities to maximize the use of limited resources while ensuring that children received some form of education, an essential stepping stone for social and economic advancement.

The Significance of Catholic Emancipation

The Catholic Emancipation of 1829 was a pivotal moment in Irish history. It granted Catholics greater freedoms, including the right to build churches on consecrated ground. This legislative change marked the beginning of a new era in which Catholic communities could construct dedicated places of worship, distinct from educational facilities. However, prior to this, the dual use of chapels like the one in Athea was instrumental in meeting both religious and educational needs.

In summary, Thomas Sheehy’s work in the Athea chapel highlights the interwoven nature of religion and education in early 19th-century Ireland. His efforts reflect a broader historical context where community resilience and adaptability played key roles in overcoming the challenges of the time.

Shergar…Tuesday Feb 8^th, 1983….The racehorse Shergar was kidnapped. 

Shine Brendan...Feb 18^th, 1983…death of Brendan Shine, Finoo, Ballyhahill.

Shine Catherine Nee McAuliffe, Chicago, visiting relatives and friends around Athea, Oct 1991. Catherine, sister to Larry McAuliffe, Lower Rd, Athea.

Shine Con...Dec 1986…death recently in Chicago of Con Shine, Athea. Con was the brother of Mickey, Tadhg, Bridie Anne, Jack, Mossie & Dan Shine, Athea. I remember Mossie Shine cutting the turf in Higgins’ bog during the 1960’s.

Shine Dan…Jan 12^th, 1983…the remains of Dan Shine, Kilbaha, who died in England arrived in Moyvane church. 

Shine Jack, Granagh, Ballingarry & Gortnagross, Athea…death of in Oct 1997. Jack was a retired National School teacher.

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

Shine Johanna 1810-1907, Dirreen, Athea was married to William Aherne1807-1874, Dirreen, Athea. William’s father was James Aherne. Johanna Shine’s father was John Shine 1789- and her mother was Margaret Kelly 1789-1874.

Shine Katherine (Kit), Dirreen, Athea, married Tom Liston (son of Brigid Griffin & Daniel J. Liston) born July 1st, 1887 at Dirreen. On April 6th, 1918 at Athea church, Tom married his neighbour Katherine (Kit) Shine, Dirreen, daughter of William Shine, the witnesses being Daniel Liston & Margaret Shine, both from Dirreen, Athea. Tom and Kit had three sons and two daughters as follows – 

i.Bridget Liston who was born on Nov 29th, 1918. Bridget joined the nuns and became Sr. Aquinas. Celebrated her diamond jubilee on Friday April 27th, 2003. 

ii.Dan Liston who was born on July 25th, 1920. Dan, who remained single in life was a notable Gaelic footballer and athlete. 

iii.William Liston born post 1921, got married and lived in Glin. 

iv.Michael Liston born post 1921, got married and lived at Birr, Co. Offaly. 

v.Maureen Liston was born post 1921, got married to Flaherty, Kinard, Glin. 

Shine Margaret from Glin, daughter of Pat Shine a carpenter, On Feb 29th, 1876 at Glin church, Margaret married, Michael White aged 30 years from Athea, son of Patt White a farmer, the witnesses being John Dalton & Bridget White. (See White Michael (Mick))

Shine Tadhg, Lower Athea, died on Sat Aug 19th, 1989. Tadhg had a forge in Athea village. He closed his forge in Athea after been offered a job at Bunratty Folk Park where he worked for fourteen years until his retirement.

Snell…Nov 17th, 1964….Peter Snell, New Zealand breaks his own world record of 3min 54.1 seconds for the mile.

Somerville Margaret nee Fennell, U.K & Glenagragra, sister to Mick Fennell, Glenagragra. Reminiscing on her youth in Glenagragra…B.R.J. 1980 page 73. Margaret died in June 1986 aged 72.

Spearing Cornelius Maurice. He was born in Aug 1859 in Cressona, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, United States. He died on 28 Nov 1929 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Married Ellen Mulvihill. (daughter of John Mulvihill and Bridget Cunningham), born on 28 Nov 1861 in Moyvane, County Kerry,

Spelman Ronan, Ballymote, Co. Sligo….see Griffin Mary, Glenagragra.

St. Ita’s Hospital, Newcastle West…Thurs Oct 29th, 1992…neighbours who were patients there on this date include…Jack Lynch, Glasha, Kit Feury, Dromreask, Amsie Giffin, Blaine and Buddy Feury, Glenagragra. Mick Higgins, Glasha home from Croom following a hip operation…can’t wait to hit the road again.

Stack Bridget nee Nolan, Gale Bridge, Moyvane, Co. Kerry…death of in July 1997, mother of Maurice Stack, Auctioneer, Upper Athea.

Stack, Miss Catherine, Dirreen, Athea…Auction of her farm… http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, January 18, 1947 – Page 12. Stack’s house was down on the bank of the river Gale. Andy Riordan is the current owner of this farm. Catherine Stack’s mother was Catherine Mullane who was married to Edmund Stack. Catherine Stack died a widow on April 24^th, 1910, at Dirreen, Athea, aged 79 years, her son John Stack, Dirreen, present at her death. Edmund Stack died on Dec 18^th,1897 at Dirreen aged 84 years, his son James Stack present at his death. Regarding the Stack farm, it seems they were living there up to 1947, as per the date of the auction.

Stack Edward ‘Eddie’, shopkeeper, Main St, Glin. On Dec 27th, 1941 at Glin church, Edward, aged 36 years ,son of John Stack, a deceased shopkeeper married Mary Culhane, aged 27 years, home helper, Church St, Glin, daughter of Jack ‘The Man’ Culhane, farmer, Ballyguiltenane, the witnesses being – Patrick O’Carroll & Josephine Culhane. Family of 3 from that union. Edward was born on Dec 15th, 1905 at Glin to John Stack & Ellen O’Connor. On Jan 27th, 1898 at Glin church, John Stack from Dirreen, Athea, son of Edward Stack, married Ellen O’Connor, shopkeeper, Glin, daughter of Daniel O’Connor, shopkeeper. John Stack married into the O’Connor place in Glin.

Stack Ellen (Nell), Upper Athea died on Friday Sept 15th, 1989, wife of Pat Joe Stack. Nell was a real lady and was very popular. She had a smile for everyone. Buried in Holy Cross.

Stack Joan, Gortnagross, Athea…Won Nurse of the Year Award at Leicester General Hospital, England in Oct 1963.

Stack John Garda, Glin…. Garda Boxing Championships…son of Edward Stack, Main St, Glin. Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, July 02, 1966 – Page 13. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com

Stack Laurence, Glenagragra (Scort) Laurence was married to Helen Foy from Co. Leitrim whom he met while in America. They had no family. Laurence was the son of Jim Stack, Glenagragra, (Scort) and a brother to James Stack, Pat Stack, Gerald Stack, Dan Stack, Nora Stack & Mary Stack.

Stack Margaret (Peg), Moyvane, Co. Kerry married George Griffin, Glenagragra…. George Griffin, who was born July 1856, inherited the home place. This George Griffin who was fluent in Irish died March 9th, 1938. On Feb 8th, 1879 at Knockanure church, George Griffin, married Margaret (Peg) Stack, born circa 1838, daughter of Thomas Stack, a farmer from Moyvane, Co. Kerry and who was still alive. The witnesses for the wedding were Path Griffin & John T. Stack. George’s father, George was recorded as still living. Peg died on Nov 21st, 1909 at Glenagragra. I was told by some of the neighbours that Peg had the habit of making the following remark – ‘so much done says Peg Doyle after she marrying auld George Griffin’. George was 18 years older than Peg when they got married.  Don’t know why Peg would have referred to herself as Peg Doyle. 

Stack Maurice...On Wed Jan 19^th, 1983…Maurice Stack, Auctioneer, Upper Athea had the sale of the entire contents of Canon Cussen’s house (the Presbytery). 

Stack Ned, Mohernagh, Ballyhahill. Johanna Josie Kenneally born Nov 12th, 1913 at Shanid, Shanagolden,  died Dec 24th, 2011 aged 99 years. Josie married Ned Stack, Moheragh, Ballyhahill and had 3 daughters as follows –

Mary Stack married Hayes, Pallaskenry, died c 2019.

Nellie Stack married Joe Synan, Cragard, Shanagolden.

Margaret Stack married John Mahony, Feohanagh, Castlemahon, Co. Limerick.

Stack Nora, Turraree, Glin, daughter of Jim Stack above, married William5 (Bill) McInerney (son of Patrick McInerney & Johanna Fennell), William born 1906 in Tullyleague, Glin, married Nora Stack from Turraree, Glin. William died on Aug 13^th, 1985. Nora died on Sept 6^th, 1997. Family of 6, 3 boys and 3 girls.

Stack Paddy, Main St, Glin died on Fri Dec 13th, 1985.

Stack Patrick, Aughrim, Moyvane married Johannah (Hannie) Mulvihill (daughter of Michael Mulvihill & Alice Liston.) born Jan 19th, 1877 at Glenalappa, died on Oct 3rd, 1963. On April 27th, 1915 at Newtownsandes church, Johanna married Patrick Stack from Aughrim, son of John Stack, the witnesses being – Pat Stack & Mary A. Kelly. (See Liston Daniel)

Stack Tom, Kilteery, Loughill….married to Mary O’Connell, Finnoe, Ballyhahill. Tom was born in Lisready, Ballyhahill. Family of 7.

Stack Tommy, Kilmeedy, formerly of Carrickerry, public house…died June 1992.

Stackpoole Catherine nee Scanlon, Kinard, Glin, died in May 1989.

Stackpoole John, Kinard, Glin….son of Phillip Stackpool and Bridget Dillane. On 14 Feb 1888 in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin. John Stackpool married Margaret Dillane, Kinard, Glin, daughter of William Dillane and Mary Feury John was born on Oct 4th, 1866 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick. He died on 20 Mar 1901 in Kinard, Glin, Co. Limerick.

Stackpoole John (Jack), Lower Athea & Aughrim, Moyvane, Co. Kerry. John married Bridie Sheahan, Lower Athea, daughter of John Jack Sheahan & Hanoria Harnett, married into the place in Lower Athea. Bridie Sheahan Stackpoole died in July 2009. John Jack Stackpoole died on Oct 20th, 2021 at Lr. Athea, aged 91 years. (See Sheahan John) Jack & Bridie celebrated their 40th, wedding anniversary at the Three Mermaids in Listowel during the month of July 1996.

Stackpoole John, Johnny, Glenagragra, Glin…death of on Oct 9th, 1972. His wife Margaret Stackpoole died on Oct 29th, 2010.

Stackpoole Michael, Poem/Song…The Humours of Glin….B.R.J. 1978 page 9. Michael Stackpoole, a schoolmaster of Glin, County Limerick, in the mid-19th century wrote a poem called “The Humours of Glin” to the tune that celebrated the hospitality of John Fraunceis Fitzgerald (1791-1854), the Knight of Glin.

Stackpoole Paddy, Tullyleague…Paddy Stackpoole at Wallace’s cross, Tullyleague was married to Barry from Kinard, Glin. Their daughter was married to Michael Meade, Chapel Rd, Glin. By all accounts the Barry’s were great singers and the tradition of music and song followed on in the Meade family. 

Stackpoole Paddy…On June 24^th, 1983…Paddy Stackpoole, Dirreen died in the bog. Paddy was originally from Glenagragra. 

Stapleton Kevin, Athea, fatally injured on Aug 19th, 1977 on the Listowel/Tralee road. Kevin was married to Tessie Woods, newsagent Athea.

Stapleton Joe, Athea, son of Kevin above…Article – Paradise Lost...A.P.J. 1989 p111-114.

Statesiders…Nov 21st, 1964……….Five members of The Statesiders showband from Derry died when their bandwagon collided with an articulated truck near Ballymena in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Strong Eithne nee O’Connell 1923-1999  born in Glensharrold, Co. Limerick to Master John O’Connell & Kathleen Lennon. (See O’Connell Maurice.)

Stubbins Paddy…..The figure of Paddy Stubbins, a travelling blacksmith who once worked with Tadhg Shine in Athea, is reminiscent of the rich tradition of blacksmithing in Ireland. Blacksmiths were integral to the fabric of Irish rural life, providing essential services from shoeing horses to crafting tools. Their forges were not just workshops but also community hubs, where news and stories were as much a part of the atmosphere as the ringing anvils and glowing coals. Paddy’s reputation as a great blacksmith suggests he was a master of his craft, upholding the high standards set by generations of Irish blacksmiths before him.

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

Sullivan Anthony (Tony), Kinard, Glin, son of John (Jack) Sullivan and Mary (Mai) Scanlon. Anthony married Catherine Stackpoole 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. Sympathy extended to Tony’s sister who died in Rathmore, Co. Kerry in May/June 1996.

Sullivan Daniel…Oct 14th, 1987…Death during the week of Daniel (Dan) Sullivan, Farnamiller, Glin.

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

Sweeney Pat, Athea…winner of the Mary O’Sullivan Award on Sat Nov 17^th, 2001.

Sweeney Patrick, Ballyroe, Loughill, Co. Limerick married Johanna Barrett, b19/3/1832 (daughter of James Barrett & Catherine ‘Kate’ Normile, Lr. Dirreen, Athea) born on June 19th, 1864. Family as follows –

Deborah Sweeney born on March 21st, 1866.

James Sweeney born on April 18th, 1868.

Eugene Sweeney born on June 10th, 1870.

Thomas Sweeney born on April 25th, 1872.

Michael Sweeney born on Oct 26th, 1973.

Honorah Sweeney born on March 30th, 1877.

There could have been other family members as Patrick and Johanna were married pre- 1864.

Sweeney’s, Tullyleague…A Landlord, Captain Peel lived there in the 1800’s, gave the site for Ballyguiltenane National School. I did agricultural contract work for the Sweeney’s back in 1970/’71.

Sweeney Willie…June 6^th, 1983…death of Willie Sweeney, Glin. 

Sworn Inquiry at Newcastle West Courthouse on Sept 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Sept 1948. Alleged Victimisation of Road Workers & Bog Workers in West Limerick area of – Athea, Carrickerry, Rooskagh etc….

Synan James, Athea…I’ve been told that following the losing of his land to the Colbert family, James emigrated to Australia. Synan’s Gate’s was a landmark in Athea for years. A new housing estate was built within those famous gates. William Colbert came from around the Newcastle West area.

Tarbert Ferry…May 9th, 1964…it was announced that a ferry will be introduced in July between Tarbert and Killimor.

Tarbert...June 1st, 1994…Many from Athea and Glin attended the 25th, anniversary of the opening of Tarbert E.S.B. power station. Open day at the station.

Taylor Mike, The Lane, Upper Athea….renowned poet who wrote The Road To The Lane, mentioned in A.P.J. 1990 p64.

Thompson Joe, Church St, Glin, died during the week of Jan 31st, 1990.

Thomson Peter, Glin 1940…see Glin Bravery at...

Thornton Margaret, Kilbaha, Moyvane married Richard Hudson, Kilbaha. Margaret was my great grandaunt. Their daughter Hannie Hudson was born on 31 Dec 1888 in Kilbaha, Moyvane, Co. Kerry. She was christened on 1 Jan 1889 in Moyvane, Co. Kerry. She died on 7 Jul 1961 in Limerick. She was buried in probably Murhur Cemetery, Moyvane, Co. Kerry. Sponsors at Hannie’s baptism were Daniel Kennelly & Catherine Casey. Johanna married Timothy (Tim) Riordan, son of Edmond (Ned) Riordan & Johanna Hanley, in 1918. Timothy was born about 1885 in probably Upper Dirreen, Athea, Co. Limerick. He died on 3 Dec 1973 in Upper Dirreen, Athea, Co. Limerick. He was buried in Ahavoher Cemetery, Moyvane, Co. Kerry. On Feb 10th, 1880 at Athea church, Edmond Riordan, aged 28 years, son of Timothy Riordan, Direen, married Johanna Hanley, aged 27 years, daughter of Thomas Hanley, Rooska, the witnesses being – Thomas Riordan & Maggie Liston.

Tierney Eileen, Templeathea, sudden death of in Aug 1992. Athea Notes.

Tierney Michael…Sept 12th, 1951….Death of Michael Tierney, Templeathea, Athea.

Tierney Mary…Feb 14th, 1958…Death of my grandaunt Mary Tierney nee Barrett, Templeathea.

Tierney William, Raheenagh, died in Feb 1992, father of Noreen Tierney, Templeathea.

Toomey Fr. Michael, curate in Glin during 1926. Went to Coolcappa as Parish Priest. A small account on his time in Glin By Mick Fennell, Glenagragra B.R.J. 1978 page 8.

Tooradoo, Athea...necklace found in Tooraddo bog, Athea in 1927. The necklace is currently on display in the National Museum, Kildare St, Dublin. Athea Tourism Group visited the Museum on Wed Nov 18th, 1998 with the aim of changing its name to Athea Necklace.

Trant Padraig, Monemohill…. Padraig was in his 90’s when he passed to his eternal reward. He was a noted stepdancer. He was married to a Mullane from Finnoe, Ballyhahill. His son is now living in the farm, married to Mulcahy from Templeglantine.

Tullyleague…Townland of...Griffith’s Valuation 1851, B.R.J. 1980 page 48.

Tynan Rev. Fr. Diocesan Inspector.… visited the National Schools of Glin in June 1945, he was still doing it in the early 1960’s during my time in Ballyguiltenane.

Vaughan Jack, Dirreen, Athea married Julia Ahern, 1926-2012, daughter of Paddy ‘The Jobber Ahern & Sarah McElligott, Dirreen, Athea. Jack & Julie emigrated to the U.S. I saw on the headstone a Sheila Teresa Aherne Vaughan 1926-2012, must be Julia.

Vaughan John J, New York & Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. Battalion Chief John Vaughan, age 68, of the Fire Department City of New York – Battalion 3, died on October 26, 2009, from illness related to response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

Vaughan Joe…Feb 27th, 1966…Death of Joe Vaughan, Dirreen.

Wakely Bridget, Glin 1940…see Glin Bravery at…

Walker Brothers, Sean & George, born in Rooskagh East, Carrickerry, Athea, Co. Limerick…noted fiddle players in the U.S.A. George is mentioned in the song Lovely Glenagowan sung by George Langan & Tom McCarthy. (see youtube)

Wallace Catherine (Kathy) nee Sheehy, Tullyleague Middle, Glin…Oct 28th, 1988… death during the week. Sister to Tommy Sheehy, Turraree.

Wallace Dan, aged 25 years, from Coole, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick, son of Michael Wallace, a farmer. On Feb 16th, 1881 at Kilcolman church, Dan married Catherine (Kit) Mulvihill, the witnesses being – Patt McGrath & Ellie Donovan. Catherine’s address is given as Duncaha which is in the parish of Kilcolman.

Wallace Donal (Donie), Kilfergus, Glin died Sept 1989.

Wallace Ellen Nell, Tullyleague, Glin married Patrick (Paddy) Culhane, born on March 16th, 1875, Killeaney, Glin. On Feb 20th, 1920, at Tarbert church, Patrick married Ellen (Nell) Wallace, daughter of John Wallace, a farmer from Tarmons, Co. Kerry, the witnesses being – William Dillane & Anastacia Culhane. They had one girl in family Mary Brigid Culhane who I believe went to Northern Ireland and married William (Willie) Crockett there.

Wallace Ellen Bon. Ellen ‘Bon’ Wallace of Tarbert Island on May 27th 1937 daughter of Patrick Wallace married Peter Langan, Kilpadogue, Tarbert and had six children – Eileen, Thomas, Joseph (Joe), Alex, Mary & Nora Langan.  Joe and Thomas are still alive today (July 23rd 2020) and living together in Tarmons, Tarbert. Peter Langan died July 3^rd 1998.

Wallace Ellen (Ellie), Coole, Ballyhahill, (daughter of Dan Wallace & Catherine Pierce) born on Jan 6th, 1882 and died on Dec 11^th, 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 3^rd, 1883. He married Helen (Ellie) Wallace on June 21^st 1908 in Manhattan, U.S.A. Denis died on Oct 9^th, 1956 at Middle Village, Queens, New York.  (Ellen Pierce was married twice, 2nd marriage to Cornelius Mulvihill, Coole, Ballyhahill),

Wallace Jack J, Tullyleague, Glin, born Oct 12^th, 1878 at Tullyleague, Glin, son of Johnny Wallace, Tullyleague and Margaret Costelloe, Tenakilla, Ballyhahill. Jack married Elizabeth (Liz) McInerney  on Oct 10th, 1903, the witnesses being, James Wallace & Margaret Cregan. Liz, born on June 17^th, 1882 at Ballinagoul, Glin. John J. Wallace died on March 20, 1958. Lizzie used to play the concertina. Lizzie died on Feb 28^th, 1979 at Tullyleague, Glin. Marriage of Johnny Wallace & Margaret Costelloe as follows – Johnny aged 29 years, son of John Wallace and Margaret aged 22 years, daughter of ? Costelloe were married on Feb 14th, 1874 at Glin church, the witnesses being,  Michael Costelloe & John Wallace.

Wallace Jimmy, Glenbawn, son of Dick & Nonie……tragic death of in Feb 2000.

Wallace Jimmy, Tullyleague, Glin, married Margaret Peg Stackpoole, Kinard, Glin. Jimmy was an insurance agent. Peg died in Dec 2024. Margaret (Peggy) Wallace (née Stackpoole), Kinnard, Glin, Co. Limerick died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on December 13th 2024. Predeceased by her parents John and Catherine Stackpoole and sister Kitty O’Sullivan.

Wallace Johanna 1871-1960, aged 25 years, daughter of John Wallace, Tullyleague & Kate Nash, from Aughrim, Moyvane, married on Nov 6th, 1895 at Glin church to David Kelly, Ballygoughlin, the witnesses being David Moore & Ellie Wallace. According to the Irish Genealoghy births, David was born on Aug 13th, 1866 and died in 1949. His wife Johanna died a widow on March 15th, 1960 at Ballygoughlin, Glin, aged 88 years, her son Ambrose present at her death. John Wallace lived at the cross, Tullyleague.

Wallace John J (Jack), born Oct 12^th, 1878 at Tullyleague, son of Johnny Wallace, Tullyleague and Margaret Costelloe, Tenakilla, Ballyhahill. John J. Wallace died on March 20, 1958. On Oct 10th, 1903, John J. maried Lizzie4 McInerney, (daughter of John3 McInerney & Margaret O’Shea), born on June 17^th, 1882 at Ballinagoul, Glin, the witnesses being, James Wallace & Margaret Cregan.  Lizzie used to play the concertina. Lizzie died on Feb 28^th, 1979 at Tullyleague, Glin. Marriage of Johnny Wallace & Margaret Costelloe as follows – Johnny aged 29 years, son of John Wallace and Margaret Costelloe aged 22 years, daughter of ? Costelloe were married on Feb 14th, 1874 at Glin church, the witnesses being,  Michael Costelloe & John Wallace. 

Wallace Johnny, Tullyleague, Glin….born on June 18^th, 1914. Johnny got married in 1941 to Ellen Brassil from Tarmons, Tarbert, Co. Kerry and had a family of 7, one of whom Sean Wallace was in my class in Ballyguiltenane National School. I’ve kept in contact with Sean throughout the years.

Wallace Mary, Glin…death of in Sept 1947 following an accident at Glin school….

Wallace Mary, Kilfergus, Glin….death of on Feb 21st, 2006…sympathy to her son Patrick and daughter Elsie.

Wallace Michael, Tullyleague, Glin. On Feb 19th, 1878 Michael married Kitty O’Shea, Dromreask, Glin, daughter of Dave O’Shea. Following Kitty’s death on March 1st, 1890,  Mike Wallace re-married to Margaret Geoghegan, Turraree, Glin, Co. Limerick as follows –Margaret Geoghegan (Daughter of John Geoghegan & Catherine Mulcaire)  b21 4 1859) m.23 2 1893 to  Michael Wallace,  Dromreask, Glin, aged 41 years, born 1852, son of John Wallace, Tullyleague, Glin, the witnesses being Michael Culhane and Mary Geoghegan. Margaret’s age given as 32 years on marriage cert 

Wallace Nora nee Stackpoole, Ballyguiltenane, Glin….death of in Feb 1998…sister to John Stackpoole, Lower Athea and Mrs Anne Sheahan, Glenagragra.

Wallace Patrick (Paddy) Carpenter at Main St Glin. Paddy excelled in the setting of wheels for horsedrawn cars etc.

Wallace Tom T., Tullyleague, Glin. Tom was the son of Pateen Wallace who was married to a sister of Ned O’Grady, Dromreask, Glin.

Wallace Tom Mike, Dromreask, son of Michael above, was a psychiatric nurse in Portrane, Co. Dublin.

Walsh Johanna, Dirreen, Athea married Martin Liston (son of Daniel Liston & Ellen Dalton) born July 30th, 1833 at Dirreen, sponsors – Thomas Sullivan & ? Connors. Martin died on Feb 22nd, 1925, Joe Vaughan from Dirreen present at his death. On Feb 12th, 1865 at Athea church, Martin, aged 30 years, married Johanna Walsh 1841-1830, aged 26 years, from Dirreen, daughter of farmer John Walsh, the witnesses being – Thomas Walsh & John Liston.  The Walsh family lived where Jimmy Brouder lived in my time, off the Glin/Athea road. A family of the Carmody’s live there now, (April 2023.)

Walsh John, Tullyleague, Glin…death of on Dec 27th, 1995.

Walsh Mairead nee Cummane, Askeaton & Knockdown, Athea…death of on July 5th, 1998. Daughter of John Cummane, Knockdown.

Walsh Margaret. She was born on 13 Nov 1908 in Ballylongford, Co. Kerry. She died on Jan 18th, 2004. She married Patrick Mulvihill who was a tailor and lived in Lisloughtin, Ballylongford. Patrick was the son of Patrick Mulvihill and Mary Ellen Gallagher

Walsh Margaret, Tullyleague, Glin….On Feb 20th, 1909 at Glin church Margaret Walsh daughter of Patrick Walsh & Johanna Sheehy married Patrick Kenneally, Duncaha, Kilcoleman, son of Patrick Kenneally & Bridget Donovan, the witnesses being – Michael Murphy & Ellie Mulvihill. Patrick Kenneally was born on Oct 7th, 1874 at Waterpark, Shanagolden.

Walsh Mrs Mary, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick…death of in July 1950, sister-in-law to Fr. W. Walsh P.P. Stoke-on-Trent.

Walsh Micheal, Ballyhahill, son of Tom, Knocknaboula…Micheal Walsh. Micheal was a postman and was immortalised in verse by my good friend Paddy Faley of Glenbawn. One of Micheal sons is married to a daughter of my former neighbour, Bill Flavin, Glenagragra.

Walsh Tom, Knocknaboula…On Nov 29th, 1924 at Rathkeale church, Tom Walsh (15 Apr 1904 – 14 Mar 1984) aged 20 years, a labourer from Knocknaboula, Ballyhahill, son of Michael Walsh, married Anna Nolan, Finnoe, Ballyhahill, the witnesses being James Walsh & Nora Flynn. Tom and Anna lived at Clounties, Shanagolden. (see Anna Nolan)

Walshe Mary nee Reidy, Tullyleague….died on Nov 21st, 1975. Mary was from Glasha, Athea.

Walshe Patrick from Larha, Asdee, Co. Kerry . (See Collins Josephine) and Mulvihill Family.

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

Weir William was born in 1885 in Ballylongford, Co. Kerry. William married  Bridget Mulvihill (daughter of Hanora4 Feury and Denis Mulvihill), Bridget was born on 30 Nov 1889 in Aughrim, Moyvane, County Kerry. She died on 13 Mar 1981 in Ballylongford, Kerry,

Westcott, New York….Mick Griffin, Glenagragra, (son of Patrick (Patsy) Griffin and Mary Barrett) Mick, who was born Oct 3rd, 1895 emigrated to New York. As far as I know Mick married a girl by the name of Westcott.

Western Gaels.….Limerick Leader 1905-current, Saturday, October 08, 1949 – Page 11 Western Gaels v Pallasgreen. http://www.irishnewspaperarchives.com Western Gaels, powered by the mighty men from Athea, This vibrant locality has been home to notable figures like Sean & Mick Dalton from Knocknagorna, and the legendary ‘Sonny’ Murphy from the village. It’s a place where the legacy of Gaelic football is interwoven with the lives of its people, such as Dan Liston of Dirreen and Owen Liston, Athea village, whose son, the renowned ‘Bomber’ Liston of Ballybunion, achieved All Ireland glory with County Kerry. The pride of Athea’s sporting history is further embodied by Christy O’Connell & Pa O’Connor, illustrating a rich tapestry of local talent and passion for the game. Sonny Murphy told me that the two best midfielders in the County of Limerick at that time were, Dan & Owen Liston. Pity Fr. Punch didn’t think so. Western Gaels comprised of players from Athea, Glin, Ballyhahill, Kilcoleman and Askeaton/Ballysteen. Ballysteen had amalgamated with Askeaton. I knew the corner forward, Mikie Hayes from Ballysteen very well. We attended many an All Ireland together along with his sons Owen & Dominic. Indeed we could claim Kevin Barrett, the full forward from Glin as one of our own as well, his father Jack Barrett, who was a practicing doctor in Glin, was born in Fairystreet, Athea.

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

White’s Bar Ladies Dart Team won the Harp Lager Ladies West Limerick dart league in March 1992. Team included – Anne Reidy, Denise McAuliffe, Helen O’Sullivan, Eileen Kelly & Ann White.

White’s bog, Knockdown….on March 1946, at a meeting of Glin Parish Council, Rev Fr. W.J. Carroll presiding, it was announced that all those having banks in White’s & Sandes bogs would get them again this year. Repairs were urgently needed to the passage into White’s. Attention was also directed to the need for concrete footpaths through the new extension of Kilfergus cemetery.

White Dick...Friday Feb 11^th, 1983…death of Dick White, publican, Athea.  

White Edsie…May/June, 1994…Death of Edsie White, Athea village. Edsie worked at Athea creamery before his retirement.

White Ger, formerly Geraldine Faley, Glenbawn, daughter of Paddy Faley…Article Bubbles…A.P.N. Oct 10th, 1998.

White Hannah…Death during the week of Hannah White, Colbert St,. Athea, wife of Edsie White.

White Jim (Jimmy), Kilmoreen, Kildimo & Knockdown, Athea….son of Joe White…died on April 9th, 2006.

White Joe, Knockdown, Athea...died on April 14th, 2005. His wife Margaret Hayes from Dirreen, Athea passed to her eternal reward on July 30th, 2007.

White John, Gortnagross, Athea….drowning of family at Tarbert Pier…. Kerryman 1904 current, Friday, March 06, 1987 Page 27.

White Josie nee Tierney, Athea, Village…relict of Dick White, publican…Josie, who died in Dec 1990 was a 1st cousin to my mother.

White Mary, Gortnagross, Athea married James “Jimmy” Culhane,  James, born on  Oct 19th, 1916, Turraree, Glin, died on June 27th, 1991, Turraree,   (Age 74 years).

White Mary (Babe), Templeathea, death of on March 16th, 2008.

White Michael ‘Mick’, Glenagower, Athea & later Glasha, Athea. On Feb 29th, 1876 at Glin church, Mick aged 30 years , son of Patt White a farmer, married Margaret Shine 1855-1906 from Glin, daughter of Pat Shine 1830-1893, a carpenter, the witnesses being John Dalton & Bridget White.

White Paddy D., Coole, Athea…death of on Sept 29th, 1998. Paddy was a member of the farming community and knew a thing or two about horses.

White Tom, Knocknagorna, Athea, farmer, death of in Dec 1996, married to Mary Culhane, Turraree.

White Tom Dick, Upper Athea, was married to Mary Hunt from Bog Lane, Knockanure. They had eight children in family as follows -James, Catherine, Molly, Jack, Bridget, Bridget (Delia), Thomas & Christina. Tom Dick was the grandfather of Tina Mattocks who has been in touch with me from her home in England. No further information so far on the family.

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

Windle & Riordan… listed in the Murher Tithe Book from 1830 of having plot 190, consisting of 17 acres and paying a Tithe of 7 shillings, 8 pence and 3 farthings. No first name given of Windle but is likely to be Michael, born circa 1780/90 and may be the grandfather of John & Mary Windle

Windle Bridie, Glenagragra, Athea…April 1984…very bad in the Regional Hsp, heart. Bridie died on Mon April, 9th, 1984…..

Bridie Windle’s home in Glenagragra, taken in the 1980’s by George Langan.

Windle Christina, Glenagragra, marriage to John Conway, Glin on Sat March 19th, 1988.

Windle Daniel, son of Henry Windle & Catherine Enright.  Daniel was born in Leitrim East, Movyane County Kerry on April 2nd, 1877. He died on June 17th, 1951 at Leitrim East. Daniel married Hanora Mulvihill (daughter of Hanora4 Feury and Denis Mulvihill), Aughrim, Moyvane.

Windle Elizabeth was born on 17 Jan 1814 in Glin, Co. Limerick. She died on 20 Nov 1902 in Bagot, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. On 06 Feb 1842 in Perth, Ontario, Canada, Elizabeth married JOHN4 DILLANE (Thomas3 Dillane, ??2 Dillane, ?1 Dillane), born in 1811 in Kinard, Glin Co. Limerick. He died on  Mar 20th, 1901 in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.

Windle Johnny, Glenagragra, , death of in July 29^th, 1998, sympathy to his widow Nellie and family. Many’s the year we attended the races in Limerick & Listowel. Prayer to his memory By George Langan in W/O Aug 12^th, 1998.

Windle Henry, Glenagragra…..JOHN (JACK) GRIFFIN (son of Michael Griffin and Norah Fitzgerald) was born in 1878 -1975. emigrated to the U.S. and married Margaret Woods, Tullyleague. Margaret was a widow, having been previously married to Henry Windle, 1872-1921 Glenagragra, Glin, son of Michael Windle. Henry drowned at a family outing at Rockaway Beach, New York in 1921. (See Woods Margaret & Windle Henry in Woods blog) John (Jack) Griffin & Margaret Woods Windle had no family. According to the 1925 New York Census, John was a boarder in the Windle household, John would have known Henry Windle prior to he emigrating, they being neighbours in Glenagragra. Henry was six years older than John.

Windle Henry, Knockfinnisk, Athea, was born on 11 February 1852, the son of John Nicholas Windle and Ellen Connell of Knockfinnisk, Athea, Co. Limerick. This Ellen Connell was a relative, if not a sister to Michael & John O’Connell, Glenagragra, Glin. Henry Windle emigrated to New Zealand and married Catherine (Kate) Connell, who was born about 1856 and died in 1924 in New Zealand at the age of 68 years. Kate was the daughter of Dennis Connell & Mary Beahan from around Ardagh. Two  of Henry Windle’s  sisters Johanna Windle b1858 and Mary Windle b 1860 also emigrated to New Zealand,  sailing on the Victory arriving in Otago on 23 December 1883. Henry Windle gave evidence at the inquest of the death of John O’Connor. John O’Connor died March 21st 1896 at Kingston Crossing, Southland, New Zealand at the age of 46 years as a result of falling from his horse while traveling from Kingston Crossing to Balfour. (See O’Connor John)

Windle Jack…Jan 1961…Death of Jack Windle, Glenagragra.

Windle Johnny...Dec 25th, 1992….Mossie Higgins found him lying at Higgins’, gate, out cold with s glass in his hand, he later recovered from his ordeal at the Regional Hospital. Johnny died on July 29th, 1998. Prayer to his memory By George Langan. W/O Aug 12th, 1998.

Windle Julie...Sept 27th, 1967…Death of Julie Windle Nee Scanlon, Glenagragra, aged 78 years…lived across the road from PJ Langan’s. Their house was built by Mick Scanlon, Glasha. I was there during the building. I knew Julie and her daughter Bridie very well. We used to be in there playing cards and listening to a record player that they had at the time. I think that it was Bridie’s niece Peg Lenihan from Kilworth in Cork that bought it for them. Peg’s mother was Mary (Moll) Windle, Bridie’s sister, who was married to Dan Lenihan, Kilworth, Co. Cork. For Windle family see… https://windlefamilycolimerick.wordpress.com/

Windle Maurice, Glenagragra…Mary Lynch (daughter of Patsy) was born May 23^rd 1886. Her sponsors were James Lynch & Brigid Culhane. (The ‘Cooper’ and his wife) On Sept 14th 1911 at Athea church Mary married Maurice Windle, (Son of Michael Windle and grandson of Henry (Harry) Windle Glenagragra.) The witnesses being Michael Lynch, Glasha (my great granduncle) and Ellie Aherne, Knockfinnisk, Athea, the Rev James Carroll C.C. officiated. Mary and Maurice had a shop in Glenagragra on a piece of ground across from Bill Flavin’s which was later owned by my grandfather, Paddy Langan. We used to call the place the ‘foundation’ as all that was left of the dwelling was its falling down walls and foundations when Paddy took it over. Paddy bought the place from James (Jimeen) Lynch (son of Patsy) for the sum of 10/-. It was said that Paddy made the deal by way of stuffing a 10-shilling note into Jimeen’s breast pocket over a drink one afternoon at Jimmy Collins’s Public House in Athea village. When Mary Lynch married Maurice Windle, her father Patsy gave her a present of part of the family farm along with the ‘foundation’. It stretched from Higgins’s bounds at the east all the way south to the bounds of George Lynch’s bog and northwards to and including the three fields at the rear of Eddie Langan’s at the ‘Glen’, (our place was known as the ‘Glen’ back then) a considerable size of a present indeed. James (Jimeen) Lynch, Mary’s brother subsequently bought back that part of the farm.

Windle Nell nee Conway, Glenagragra…death of in March 1999, widow of Johnny Windle above.

Windle Seanie, Glin and formerly of Glenagragra…Seanie died on Thursday July 18th, 2024. I hadn’t seen Seanie for nigh and 50 years. I remember one night back around 1971, 6 of us clambered into Seanie’s Baby Austin motor-car and headed for a dance in Abbeyfeale. Seanie loved Country music and his idol was the great Johnny Cash. The 1970s were a vibrant time for country music, and Johnny Cash stood as a towering figure in the genre. His deep, distinctive voice and the rhythmic strum of his guitar resonated with fans worldwide, including Seanie and myself. Many’s the time we belted out, I walk The Line, Ring of Fire and Seanie’s favourite one of all, A Boy Named Sue. It’s easy to imagine the excitement that night with all of us piling into the Baby Austin, the smallest of cars for such a lively bunch, and setting off up Knocknaboul to Tobin’s hall in Abbeyfeale, where the music of Philomena Begley from Tyrone came alive in a whirl of dance and togetherness. Such memories are a testament to the enduring power of music to bring people together and create moments that last a lifetime. Till we meet again dear friend, Au-Revoir.

Windle Thade, Ballyguiltenane…. Thade Windle was a man of wit who came from Carrickerry West, close to the bad bend on the Athea road. He came to Ballyguiltenane to help out his sister, following the death of her husband who was Jack Cussen. Thade had spent some time in the U.S. before returning to Ireland. Jack Cussen had no family and his widow left the place to her niece Ellie Drew from Ardagh. Ellie married Ned Hanrahan from Glenagragra who was a member of An Garda Siochana. Thade had brothers and sisters. To give you a taste of Thade’s wit…Thade went to the doctor in Glin complaining of a pain in his leg. He asked the doctor what was the cause of it to which the doctor replied, ‘old age Thade’. Says Thade, ‘how come the other leg is fine and ’tis the same age’.

Windle Tommy, Birmingham & Glenagragra…Thurs Aug 9th, 1990…met Tommy in Glenagragra for the first time since 1971. He was home on a holiday. My best friend of the 1950’s/’60’s.

Wolfe James, Rooskagh, born May 15th, 1866 to Edmond Wolfe, Ashgrove Newcastle West & Margaret Enright nee Ahern, Clounleharde & Rooska. See Enright Mick ‘The Bram’, Clounleharde.

Wolfe Maurice...Maurice J. Wolfe (1690-1792) — The Wolfes , Inchreagh, Athea. Inchreach is back close to the bridge over the river Gale in Lower Dirreen.

Woods Bill…Friday September 18th, 1987 or Jan 9th, 1988 (must check)…Death of Bill Woods, Dromreask, Glin. Went to school with their son John & Ann following their return from England. Bill was married to Bridie Scanlon, Dromreask, sister to Jack, Mick, Tom etc. Went to a wren party dance there circa 1970.

Woods Billa…Feb 17th, 1988…Death the weekend of Billa Woods, Gortnagross, Athea. Buried on Feb 16th, at Holy Cross Cemetery.

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

Woods Jeremiah, Ballyguiltenane…. Jer was one of the Clounleharde Woods family. He was a blacksmith and had his forge in Ballyguiltenane. He was married to Moll Hanlon from Turraree. They had three sons, Jeremiah, Bill & Danny, and three daughters. Jeremiah was working up until the day he died circa 1942. The three sons remained bachelors and lived together in the cottage. The three daughters emigrated and by all accounts did well for themselves.

Woods John Jack, born May 10^th 1888, Tullyleague, Glin, emigrated to New York in 1907. He returned to Ireland for a couple of years and returned in 1909 bringing his brother Denis with him. John (Jack) who was a member of the Chicago police force. On Jan 21^st 1917. Jack married Bridget Birdie O’Connor, (daughter of Thomas O’Connor & Mary Sheahan) born on June 25th, 1895, Ballyguiltenane, Glin. John (Jack) Woods died in Chicago on February 6^th 1955, his wife Bridget (Bridie) died on June 12^th 1964 at the age of 69 in Tucson, Arizona where she was staying with her daughter Rose. The are both buried at the Holy Sepluchre Cemetery, Worth, Illinois.

Woods Mary Agnes, b1917 who married Lawrence B.Kenniburg b1915-2002 and had a daughter FEMALE Kenniburg b19.. who married MALE Doczy b19??…….

Woods Nora (Norrie), also known as Quill, Quille being the gaelic name for the family who originated in Dromada, Athea….Family dispersed to Tullyleague, Glenagragra, and Clounleharde. Nora, who was my great grandmother came from the Tullyleague branch, she married my great grandfather, Tom Langan.

Woods Tom, U.S.A. & Athea, death of in April 1992. Tom was a brother to Tessie Stapleton, Colbert St, Athea, Kathleen Flavin, Hillside Drive & Thady Woods, Limerick.

Woods William, Glenagragra married Margaret Mackessey, Tarmons, Tarbert, Co. Kerry in 1864 at Kilnaughtin Church. Margaret’s sister Mary Mackessey married Patrick Geoghrgan, Turraree, Glin in 1866 at Glin Church.

Woulfe...a family of the Woulfe’s returned from Australia in July 1996 to live in ‘Sean Ban’s’ house in Gortnagross, Athea.

Woulfe Bill, Keale, Athea, death of in Aug 1992.

Woulfe Miss Catherine, Keale, Athea, died in Athea church just before 1st Mass on Sunday Sept 2nd, 1934 and is buried in Templeathea cemetery.

Woulfe Catherine, Hillside Drive, Athea and formerly of Gortnagross, Athea, R.I.P. June 1991.

Woulfe Joan nee Enright, Clash North, Athea…died on Oct 22nd, 2019.

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

Woulfe John P., Athea…put his dwelling house up for sale in Feb 1920. The premises had been occupied by the R.I.C.

Woulfe Mary nee Kiely, Rooskagh East, Vera’s grandaunt, died on Oct 20^th, 1950, aged 89 years.

Woulfe Mary married Paddy Joe Dalton (son of Joseph Dalton & Kate O’Sullivan). Paddy was born on Aug 20^th, 1887 at Knocknagorna, Mary Dalton present at the birth. Paddy married Mary Woulfe from Keale Cross, Cnoickeens, Coole East. They were known as ‘the buachaill Woulfe’s’.

Woulfe Mary...aka ‘Penny’ Enright, Athea was one of three people who received Person of the Year Award at the Turnpike, Newcastle West on Dec 23rd, 1988. Received a beautiful trophy, sponsored by Brian Geary, Car Sales, Rathkeale.

Woulfe Maurice 1690-1792, Cratloe, Athea married Catherine Riordan and had several sons including Richard Woulfe 1753-1824 who married Ellen Sullivan from Dirreen, Athea. They in turn had a son- Maurice Woulfe who died in 1841 who married Mary Danaher and had the following family – Phil Woulfe, Cratloe, Athea; Mary Woulfe who married John Danaher and Michael Woulfe who settled in Gragure near Kilbradren. (Info from An Mangaire Sugach, Limerick Leader Jan 16th,1999. An Mangaire got it from Thomas F. Culhane, Melbourne & Ballyguiltenane.)

Woulfe Maurice, Cratloe, Athea. This Maurice Woulfe left his home in Cratloe and emigrated to the U.S where he joined the United States army. Maurice wrote letters home to his family and friends in Athea. Many of these letters dated between 1863-1874 have now been preserved among the Woulfe family and contain much information about his life in the army. Extracts from these letters are reproduced in the A.P.N. April 10th, 1999..0

Woulfe Mossie, Keale Cross, Athea, Co. Limerick…Death of at the age of 18 years… Athea Notes.

Woulfe Mossie, Athea, death of in England, Feb 1993. Brother to Kitty Barrett, Agatha Barrett, Birdie Kinsella and Dick Woulfe.

Woulfe Myra, Killeaney, Glin, married Patrick Joseph (Patjoe) Reidy. son of Patrick Reidy & Nora Kennedy, Killeaney. Patrick was born on July 12th, 1912 and married Myra Woulfe at the shop Killeaney, they lived at the Mall, Glin.

Woulfe Ned, Clash, Athea, death of in Oct 2000 after a short illness. Sympathy to his wife Sheila and family. Athea Notes W/O Nov 1st 2000.

Woulfe Nora Mrs, late of Kildare & Knocknagorna….died June 1989, buried in the old cemetery, Templeathea.

Woulfe Padden Patrick, Glenbawn…. Padden was the son of the Cooper, Maurice Woulfe. Padden lived in Glenbawn after moving from a former home in Barneigue. Padden had a tiny farm in Glenbaun where he lived with his wife who was Jane Bourke from Rooskagh, daughter of Charles Bourke, a labourer. The marriage took place at Ardagh on Feb 16th, 1915, the witnesses being – Patrick Behane & Maggie Kelly. They had one daughter Josie Woulfe. Padden was an uncle to Mick Dalton of Glasha, Mick came from Glenbaun and married Moll O’Connor, Glasha. Padden had a brother who was a blacksmith.

Woulfe Pat, Keale, Athea married Bridge Dalton (daughter of Joseph Dalton & Kate O’Sullivan)  They were known as the ‘Moran Woulfe’s’. The current Mayor of Limerick is one of those Moran’s.

Woulfe Patrick (Pats), The Glen, Cratloe, Athea…death of in Feb 2001.

Woulfe Richard, Cratloe, Athea…. born in 1818 and died in 1907. A fine Irish speaker and told many stories in that language.

Woulfe Richard (Dick), Gortnagross, Athea…died on April 30th, 2021.

Woulfe Richard, Knocknagorna, Athea…worked in the insurance business during the 1950’s.

Woulfe Teresa nee Barrett, Knockdown…fatally injured in a road traffic accident near Carrickerry, Sept 1991.

Woulfe Thomas (Tom), Coole West, Athea...died in Aug 1990.

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

Woulfe Timmy, Gortnagross, Athea…..commencing set dancing classes at Athea Library on May 6th, 2024 at 8pm. Photo of Timmy & Nancy in W/O Jan 20th, 1993 at function for the Limerick senior footballers 1965.

Woulfe Timmy....tribute to Colm Danaher….See Danaher Colm.

Woulfe Timmy, Athea, last day as Headmaster of Athea National School on Friday Sept 9th, 1996. See link for Timmy’s letter to the editor of the Athea District News of Sept 21st, 1996 re-his retirement. Timmy went to his eternal reward on Sept 9th, 2025 in his 94th, year.

Woulfe Tom & Kathleen, Gortnagross, 40th, wedding anniversary Feb 1992.

Wrenn Kathleen,…death of in Aug 1997…sympathy to the Wrenn family, Gortnagtoss, Athea.

Wrenn Larry…Tuesday Feb 1^st, 1983 Larry Wrenn from Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick appointed new Commissioner of An Garda Siochana. 

Wren Maurice had a school in Cratloe, Athea in 1826. He taught in a thatched house built of mud and stone.

Wrenn Nora nee Jones, Athea & Ballydesmond, Co. Cork. Nora was the daughter of John Jones & Julia Breem, Julia came from Kiskeam. Nora married Jim Wrenn, Athea in New York in 1932. Jim was first elected to the Limerick Council Council in 1950. Following his death from a brain tumor, Nora was co-opted into the Limerick Co. Council in October 1964. See A.P.J. 1990 p33-4, Article… ‘Successful Political Life’.

Wrenne Patie, Clounleharde…. Patie was the son of Jack Wrenne from Knockfinnisk. Jack was a well to do farmer and cattle dealer who was married to Winnie O’Sullivan from Knocknaclugga, Athea. Unfortunately, Patie wasn’t the sensible man his father was and sold out the farm in bits and pieces, most of it to the forestry.

Wright Diane ……my 2nd, cousin. Her grandfather Thomas Lynch came from Glasha, Athea. Some years after writing this letter Diane left Australia and re-located to to U.S.A. Wright Diane letter to George Langan, May 29th, 2012.

Diane Ellen Wright

September 25, 1954 – August 18, 2023.

Taken from her Facebook page

Beloved wife of Paul and loving mother to Jarrah and Jade, plus her four dear cats: Nimbus, Mystic, Otis & Pepper. Diane dedicated herself to helping her family live out their dreams, to assisting students learn English and to people learning more about their family history or travellers hoping to journey to the United States. An active and keen volunteer at the Desert Botanical Gardens and at Phoenix International Sky Harbor airport, she was a lover of classical music, an active quilter, and in years gone by, a cross-stitcher and knitter.

A loyal and trusting companion and friend to all who knew her, Diane passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family and cats. Words cannot express how much Diane shall be missed.

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

Yielding’s Waterfall, Glenastar, Ardagh….poem by Paddy Faley in A.P.J. 1990 p105.

https://langangeorgedotcom.wordpress.com Faley Family, Glasha, Athea.

https://langangeorgedotcom2.wordpress.com Lynch Family, Glasha, Athea.

https://langangeorge.wordpress.com Langan/O’Longain Family, Glenagragra, Glin & Whitechurch, Cork.

https://georgelangan.wordpress.com/ Barrett Family, Dirreen, Athea & Knocknagorna, Athea.

https://georgelangandotcom3.wordpress.com Feury Family, Glenagragra, Glin.

https://georgelangandotcom2.wordpress.com Griffin Family Glenagragra, Glin.

https://chawkefamilyhistory.wordpress.com/ Chawke Family, Ballyvologue, Granagh, Kilmeedy & Clounleharde, Co. Limerick.

https://georgelangandotcom.wordpress.com/ Woods Family, Dromada, Athea, Glenagragra, Glin, Tullyleague, Glin, Clounleharde, Ballyhahill.

https://windlefamilycolimerick.wordpress.com/ Windle Family, Glenagragra, Glin & Scanlon Family, Dromreask, Glin.

https://jamesonfamilyglincolimerick.wordpress.com Jamieson Family, Ballyculhane & Dromreask, Glin.

https://georgelangandotcom1.wordpress.com Higgins Family, Glasha, Athea, Co. Limerick.

https://georgeflangan.wordpress.com George Langan Photography.

http://langangeorgedotcom1.wordpress.com Tributes & Appreciations.