I am looking for information regarding Thomas Shirley and Margaret Butler, daughter of the Duke of Ormond Butler. Their children were Anne, born 1786 Leighlinsbridge, Co Carlow, William born 1704 in Castlecomer, Kilkenny, John and Paul. I have been told that William married Mary Ounaghan in the Diocese of Ossory in the early 1800's. We will be in Ireland the first part of April and would appreciate any help or direction in researching my family. I have no idea where or how to begin. Thank you for your help. Shirley Alexander dickalex@aol.com

Extracts from the Register of Baptisms Parish of St Johns the Evangelist Kilkenny Ireland DATE Child's Name Parents 15 FEB 1818 Thomas Thomas Egan Bidy Murphy Residences Cellarstown Sponsors Peter Nowlan Judy Hill 15 July 1820 Catherine Thomas Egan Bidy Murphy Residences Johnswell Sponsors D ….Murphy Mary Murphy 29 July 1823 Martin Thomas Egan Bridget Murphy Residences Ballasalla Jeffrey Murphy Mary Murphy Sponsors * * 15 Aug 1836 Mary Thomas Egan Bridget Murphy Residences Ossory Hill Michael Moore Sally McDonald 12 May 1839 James Thomas Egan Bridget Murphy Residences Ossory Hill Sponsors Ellen Murphy Michael Shortall Notes …. Missing here are Stephen and Denis . --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Extract from the Register of Marriages Parish of St John the Evangelist Kilkenny Ireland DATE Bride and Groom Witnesses Residence 22 June 1815 Thomas Egan Catherine Sinnet Ballasalla Bridget … ( unable to read ) John Bryan These indexes were taken from family files . Question .... Would these be on file in Kilkenny or Dublin and is it possible tosight them to view Missing brothers Kevin Egan pkegan4@bigpond.com Beenleigh Queensland Australia

HOWLEY in Mooncoin parish, Kilmacow region. Looking for MARTIN HOWLEY born between 1824-1827. Family is in Halifax, Nova Scotia during the 1840s, arriving pre- famine. Believe MARTIN is a brother to MICHAEL HOWLEY whose parents were: MATTHIAS HOWLEY & HONOR BRAWDERS of the Mooncoin area. In 1844, in a RC marriage in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Michael will marry ELLEN ARCHER, daughter of MICHAEL ARCHER & CATHERINE CAREY of Thomastown. Also in Halifax, is a THOMAS HOWLEY, son of MICHAEL HOWLEY & CATHERINE FOLEY, Mooncoin, Co.Kilkenny who will marry RC in 1836, Halifax, JOANNA FOLEY, daughter of EDMUND FOLEY & ANASTASIA KEEFEE also Co. Kilkenny. Would a look-up be possible for: MARTIN HOWLEY birth in the mid-1820s? The children and birthdates or baptism dates for the families of MATTHIAS HOWLEY/HONOR BRAWDERS Mormon website says he was born abt 1790, she abt 1794, both in Mooncoyne MICHAEL HOWLEY/CATHERINE FOLEY Mormon web says he was born abt 1783, she abt 1787, both in Mooncoyne Gravestone inscriptions for the above families? We had always thought that our Howleys were probably from the West of Ireland, but the Nova Scotia church records have pinpointed the southeastern corner of Co. Kilkenny. It must have be the luck of the upcoming St. Patrick's Day. Any help or direction would be highly appreciated. Tom Murphy Kennebunk, Maine USA tmurphy@gwi.net

I am interested in finding out information on Downey & Ring families of Kilkenny Patrick Downey born around 1827 was a farmer in Conahy Kilkenny , he married Margaret Ring in 1880 . children Nicholas 1889 , Michael 1893 , Patrick 1891 , John 1882, Ellen 1887, Joseph 1897, Julia 1895, Brigid 1884. John , Patrick & Ellen imm to Australia in 1911-12. John was my grandfather ... PAtricks father was John Downey who was also a farmer Margaret's parents were John Ring & Catherine Crennan they were farmers in Rathkyle area.. Know that Patrick died in 1901 . I would really appreciate any information on families please , have tried to make contact with Paddy & Mary Downey of Conahy who I believe may be related .. but as yet have not heard back from them.. Thankyou in advance , please contact Kym Downey .. kymmiedo@hotmail.com

Someone out there in Kilkenny must no of LALOR/LAWLOR/KEARNEY from GORESBRIDGE/LOWER GRANGE/PAULSTOWN area. I found some records at the Church but there dosen't seem to be any KEARNEY'S at all, although there are still a few LAWLORS. any help would be appreciated. jslawlor@ic24.net

Hello, I am looking for anyone who knew the family of Margaret McCarthy of Cuffesgrange, Co. Kilkenny. Her sisters were Mary, Josie and Chris and one who passed away young named Kathleen. All I know is that Margaret, my Grandmother, got into a lot of mischief and I would love to hear more stories about her if anyone out there knows the family. She would often tell me stories about the lime tree and well in the centre of town, the schoolhouse and that she got hit by the school bus several times and I think ended up causing the driver to quit! Margaret moved to London during WWII to work in the land army, married a Canadian soldier and came to Canada with twins in 1945. If anyone knew her I look forward to hearing from you at fergju@hotmail.com Thank you

HOLOHAN (or similiar) Richard ( Married Mary Cody), born Bawnmore via Johnstown Kilkenny who died in Australia (Moolap) 1882, Would appreciate any information. Am visiting Kilkenny in May 2004 to see the area and research the family including children, James (married Julia Mulhall in Castlecomer 1852), Richard,Samual,William, and Patrick?. No immigration detail held but would appreciate any information. dcollins@pipeline.com.au

Please can you tell me.... What period was Kilkenny the Capital of Southern Ireland. Please reply to Michael Smith, my E-Mail address is michaelsmiths@btinternet.com I very much appreciate your kind assistance. Michael Smith.

I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON RICHARD FRISBY AND HIS FAMILY FROM KILKENNY AND THE PARISH OF KILMACOW OF KILKENNY.HIS FATHERS NAME WAS THOMAS AND MOTHER WAS BRIDGET. HE HAD 2 BROTHERS,JOHN BORN 1866,THOMAS BORN 1872, A SISTER BRIDGET BORN 1870.AND RICHARD WAS BORN ON 1868,I KNOW RICHARD AND BRIGET CAME TO US. BRIDGET STAY IN CHICAGO AND MARRIED. RICHARD WAS MARRIED TO ELIZABETH MELLEN AND LIVE IN WEST CHESTER,PA HE HAD DAUGHTER ANNA. MY EMAIL IS BUBBAC217@AOL.COM

I'm looking for any information on Gerrard Aylward ( died before 1910) of Aylwardstown, County Kilkenny. Wife Norah. Father of Gerrard, Frank, Norah & Thomas all born before 1889. Son Gerrard was a Doctor and emmigrated to Canada. Any information would be greatly appreciated. My interest is through youngest son Thomas. Thank you celmarcran@hotmail.com

Hello, I was happy to find this very interesting and informative web-site. I was wondering if someone out there could inform me how I should start and whom I should contact if I have very little information to begin with. I actually only have a name (MANOGUE), and a family note saying that the family was from Kilkenny. The genealogical page stated that you should send as much information as possible. However, a friend suggested that through this site I may be able to find someone who could do a family name search to see if there were any Manogue's in this county in the time frame I am searching (ca. 1830's). That way I would not be asking the researchers to do an extensive search until I was sure I was in the right area. I would appreciate anyone's advice on this matter SO very much as I am at a standstill with this branch. Thank you for your time. Karen (Crowley) Roettele KRoettele@aol.com

I am looking for information relating to building which I understand is due for 'listing' sometime in the future. It is "Castle Bamford" and I understand that it is an imposing ruin, now sitting in open farmland about 2 miles south of Kilkenny just off the road to Clonmel. Being a 'BAMFORD' myself with roots in North Antrim, I am curious to know how and when the Bamford's came to the Kilkenny area. If anyone can provide a photograph or some details on either the property or the family history, I would be grateful. Should anyone be interested, please find below a link to the bamford website: http://www.nireland.com/gavinbamford/ I understand that the owner may be a Mr. William Dalton, Talbotsinch, Freshford Rd, Kilkenny. Thank you Gavin Bamford

I am currently doing a project recording monuments of all age and type in my local area of kilmacow,it is a requirement for one of my archaeology classes as i am currently in my second year of a degree course in archaeology at NUIGalway. This project is proving to be difficult as i am finding it hard to locate 15 different types of sites to record as the resources i have here in the college do not focus to a high degree on the south east of Ireland. I would be very grateful if some one could direct me towards any valid information that could assist me with this project, my e-mail address is : michelle.brick@nuigalway.ie Thankyou.

I'm seeking information about CUFF'S CASTLE KILAHY CO.KILKENNY. I grew up near the site of the castle but REALLY would like to see some photos or paintings or any documents about the castle.It was destroyed long before I was born.ANY INFORMATION GREATLY APPRECIATED. bernadettedrennan@yahoo.com

I am researching family born in Kilkenny: Michael O'Neill born abt. 1811 possibly in Gowran; immigrated to Ontario, Canada abt. 1827 William Wynne born abt 1769 in Castlecomer; married Mary Benn abt 1796; several children born in Co. Kilkenny including James Wynne born Feb 1810 in Cook, he married Catharine Murray and immigrated to Ontario, Canada possibly around 1830 If you have any info or are also researching these families, please contact me at marilyngris@mountaincable.net

Looking for information on my great grandfather Patrick Joseph (O')Hanlon. He was born 1895 near the town of Kilkenny. He had an uncle, by the name of Lawrence Phelan from Cuffesgrange. Patrick served in the Australian armed forces during the first world war. If anyone has information on Patrick and his descendants in Ireland, it would be most appreciated. My email is: dbm606@hotmail.com

Hi My name is Liz Pullen nee Murphy. I believe my father Thomas Joseph Murphy was born in Kilkenny. He was born on the 31st October 1919 and maybe moved to the west of Ireland when he was about 14 years old. He was a very talented musician (accordian and was well known througout Ireland. He married Elizabeth Quirke from Ballinasloe Galway. Sadly he is no longer alive but I am desperately trying to contact anyone with any information. Please help as I have no history of his background. My e-mail address is elizabeth.pullen@glmca.mcs.gsi.gov.uk Many Thanks Liz Pullen

i am looking for information on patrick doyle from portnahully klikenny ie. i am not sure but i think his father name was william doyle any information on eather one would be wounderfull.you can email me at jdoyle1@adelphia.net. thank you

I am looking for the James Kerwin & Ellen Bergin family. They had 6 kids who went to the USA. I know of 4 of them but not the other 2. Lawrence, Johanna, Mary and James Kerwin. Lawrence, Ann and James came to NYC on the ship Shannon from Liverpool in 1850. Lawrence, Johanna and Mary came to the state of Illinois in the USA, where my family was born. Lawrene was 19 yrs old when he came to the USA. He married Mary Cahill in IL and they had 6 sons. James was 23 and Ann was 21 when they came over. Ann is related to this family but not sure how yet. Johanna and Mary came over a couple years later and married in Illinois. Johanna married George Damery and Mary Kerwin married Daniel Doyle. On Lawrence's civil war record it says he is from the town of Cullen. In Johanna's obit it says that they are from Kilkenny and that they were six siblings. Mary's death cert gives the names of James Kerwin as father and Ellen Bergin as mother. I would like to find more info on my Kerwin's. Thanks SALLY sjhathaway@aol.com

Family lines from Kilkenny SHORTALL,HAYDEN, GRACE, DUNN , SHEARMAN, BRIAN, DELANEY Edward Shortall 1807 Kilkenny - Parents Nicholas SHORTALL (abt 1759 ) & Mary "Polly HAYDEN (abt 1762) Edward Shortall married Ellen Grace (abt 1821 Kilkenny) - Parents Edward GRACE & Catherine DUNN Edward Sherman (abt 1839 Kilkenny) - Parents Thomas SHEARMAN and Julia BRIAN Edward Sherman married Mary DELANEY (abt 1839 Kilkenny - Parents Percy DELANEY & Johannah GRACE Anyone with links to these families please contact Andrea at movieart@netspace.net.au

I'm looking for information about a Catherine Lawlor from Kilkenny. Sent to Tasmania in 1852 aboard the Martin Luther where she married a Charles Rawlings in 1853. Hoping to find more aabout her Kilkenny family and origins. Her convict records list her mother Sarah, a sister Julia and a brother John. A Julia Lawlor from Kilkenny was also transported to Australia 2 years before Catherine, in 1850.Don't know if there is a link. chinaleeskubi@hotmail.com

I am looking for the family of barney murphy who lived in killkenny some thirty years ago who came to liverpool had a son called james who had six children. Barney looked after gerard the grandson who thought highly of him. gerry is hopefull of finding his roots. contact;- tatythomas@hotmail.com

My great x5 grandfather William FitzGerald of Akeragar (beside Cloan and hard by Ballyraggett) (1710-1770) he married three times firstly to Anna Maria Uniacke daughter of Counselor Uniacke of Kilkenny. secondly to Miss Volverston, and thirdly to Marguerite Strange of Co. Kilkenny. William was the son of John Fitzgerald of Morristown (1680-1740) 2nd son of James Fitzgerald of Incanakilly and Kilmeed, was outlawed for high treason. William had three sisters that I know of 1. N… FitzGerald married John Bagot of Nurney 2. N…FitzGerald married Walter Bagot of Ruphlin near Carlow 3. N…FitzGerald married Captain Brimagin(Bermingham) of Killyfillam near the Moat by Grange.. These were Leinster Fitzgerald's descended from Shawn FitzGerald the son Thomas the7th Earl of Kildare and his 1st wife some say mistress Dorothy O More, they stayed in Kilkenny one generation, then move on down through Tipperary and Wexford and finally arrived and stayed two generation in Yoghal co. Cork, where some of the family remained while my branch went to France. I am interested in finding out more about these wives of William, Anna Maria Uniacke the daughter of Counselor Uniacke of Kilkenny, Miss Volverston and Marguerite Strange of Co. Kilkenny Thank you Aoife FitzGerald -fitzaoife@yahoo.com

Looking for Thomas Stanton, wife unknown, son Thomas Stanton, Jr. located in Va. abt 1690, have loads of info and will share, believe this Stanton/Staunton family resided in Kilkenny or Galway, Ire. bonniegeneology@msn.com

I am looking for information on patrick doyle from portnahully kilkenny ie. i am not sure but i think his father name was william doyle any information on eather one would be wounderfull.you can email me at jdoyle1@adelphia.net. thank you

I'm trying to trace a relation. I believe that Count O'Loughlin, who was the Donor of St. John's Church in Kilkenny, was the uncle of my great grandmother, Elizabeth Free. If my information is correct, her mother, Bridget O'Loughlin, who married her father, Thomas Free, was a sister of Count O'Loughlin. I notice that there is an article 'O'Loughlin Memorial Church of St. John the Evangelist, Kilkenny' in the 2001 issue of the 'Old Kilkenny Review' (pps. 103-123), which I will try to get. Any information on him or his family would be much appreciated. My e-mail is lepanto@catholic.org - Thomas Murphy 21/5/04

Hoping for some help. Can any one tell me if there is a town, parish, townland in Kilkenny by the name JORAN, KILKENNY. It is stated on a death certificate that Denis BRENNAN born 1790 Joran, Kilkenny. Please email : bernisemaiore@bigpond.com.au

SHEA, JAMES--(looking for)--born, 1814--Lisdowney Parish immigrated to America in 1835--came into the country at the port of Passamaquoddy, Maine, settled in Winchester or Hampshire, Virginia--married Sarah Smith, born in 1814 in Virginia. Sarah Smith is somehow related to President James Monroe--her mother or grandmother is Sarah Monroe from Edinborough. these are my great, great grandparents---ANY Sheas from Lisdowney or nearby, could you please write to me, even if you don't know of James Shea? Thank you so much, would like to visit Kilkenny in the coming year, but would really appreciate a contact. Please e-mail: tusitala@earthlink.net

My ancestors seem likely to have emigrated from County Kilkenny around 1860. Their names are Richard GOREY and Ellen GRENNAN. The surnames are not common in Ireland but both last names are found in the Griffiths Valuation for Co Kilkenny. Richard and Ellen married in Ireland about 1853 and had four children born there between 1854 and 1860 - Michael, Elizabeth, James and Patrick. The male names are commonly used with the Grennans and Goreys in the valuation. Would anyone be able to link these people to their Irish roots? Thanks, Cheryl phloors@suscom-maine.net

MICHAEL FRANCIS KANE (spelling may have changed at Ellis Island) Geetings, I am searching for information on my grandfather's side of the family from Kilkenny Co. Grandpa's name was MICHAEL FRANCIS KANE. Grandpa left Ireland in 1911 or 1912. MICHAEL F. KANE'S birth year is approx. 1886-1889 and believed to be the son of JAMES KANE / ANASTASIA MORAN who (MAY) have been from Reevanagh or Castlecomer areas. Grandpa met my grandmother, CATHERINE MULHALL (MICHAEL MULHALL/MARY LAWLER--from Ballyfoyle) at a dance somewhere in Ireland when he came home to visit from the US (March-1920). Several months later he asked her to join him in the States where they married and lived in ROCHESTER, MN (USA). Grandpas was a farmer and worked as the keeper for all of the animals at St. Mary's Hosp in Rochester. They had 8 children. It is believed that Michael had brothers -- a couple supposedly named MARTIN KANE and JAMES KANE -- and possibly another who he left Ireland with and started out in Canada, then believed that brother moved to another country, maybe Australia, and may have soon after died there. It is also said that grandpa had a brother who became a CATHOLIC PRIEST, who may have remained in Ireland. It is certain that he had a niece, ANASTASIA, who became a CATHOLIC NUN and for certain she remained in Ireland--although still unknown information on specifics. I recently visited Ireland and met my grandmother's side of the family, however, nobody knew my grandfather or anything about him or his family. I would appreciate any and all information that anyone is willing to share...even if dead ends...I'm there already! Thank you in advance for any help. My email address: PMartini952@aol.com Best Regards, Patricia

I am continuing to do research on my William Patrick Murphy whose father may have been Nicholas Murphy (records at st. John's Church in Kilkenny.) Anyone having any additional information on the Nicholas Murphy family lines are encouraged to email me. I am also seeking someone to send me a photograph of the Church.. an amateur one or digital one would be fine. -- Patricia Martin, Richardson, TX - USA (Email to: martinmm@verizon.net)

Greetings, Looking for ANY info on my grandfather and his family... MICHAEL FANCIS KANE...son of James Kane (and possibly) Anastasia (Moran) Kane, (thought) to be from the Reevanagh or Castlecomer area--not certain. Michael's birth year is approx.(1886-1889) (MAYBE 03, October) and he came to the US in 1912. He met my grandmother..CATHERINE MULHALL--born to Michael Mulhall and Mary (Lawler) from Ballyfoyle, Co.Kilkenny--at a dance in 1920 when he returned to Ireland for a visit. Later in 1920 Catherine moved to (Rochester, MN) USA where she married Michael and they had 8 children. Michael was a farmer and he worked for St. Mary's Hosp in Rochester tending the animals and helping the nuns. It is believed that Michael has a number of brothers..MARTIN AND JAMES KANE..could most likely be two of them. He also had a niece who became a CATHOLIC NUN (Sr Anastasia who remained in Ireland), and said to have a brother who became a CATHOLIC PRIEST, name unknown. ANY information will be appreciated. Please contact me at: PMartini952@aol.com if you can help. Best Regards, Patricia

suesweetinguk@yahoo.co.uk I am looking for Joseph O'Neil, came from Kilkenny, resided in the Manchester area of Fallowfield 1950- 1958, believe he lived with his sister in Fallowfield, near The Holy Name church near to the University.Used to go to the Ardri? I know this is very little information but if you recognise anything that may help in the search for my birth father I would greatly appreciate it. He has two delightful grandsons.

I'M LOOKING FOR ANY INFO ON PEGGY POWER WHO PLAYED HURLING FOR THE COUNTY BETWEEN 1954 AND 1962. PICTURES OF THE TEAM OR ANY PRESS REPORTS. THANKS. YOU CAN E-MAIL ME ON FRANKLEE5469808@aol.com

reetings: I am researching the BRENNAN (Roach) family out of Castlecomer. It is currently being debated if they lived in Croghtenclogh (Clogh) or Moneen. George BRENNNAN and Julia RYAN are my great grandparents and they were married on 27 September 1868. Please visit my family web page via the link below. You may hve to copy the address into your browser (right-click your mouse and highlight the address, right click again, selct copy, then place your cursor in the brower box and selcet paste). Thank you all in advance for any help or direction. Best WIshes, George WIlson http://hometown.aol.com/aew91097/brennanindex.html

Am looking for info on Simon Walsh, Born in Slieverue Parish abt. 1790. He was known to have become a priest and was in East London abt. 1827. From there he emmigrated to somewhere in Canada. Whereabouts in Canada unknown as well as date of death. Please forward any info to Patrick Gorman, tbrd35@hotmail.com Thank-you

HI I hope someone can help me with my query. I am trying to find out where my grandfather is buried but have limited information on him and where he last lived in Kilkenny. His name was Andrew O'Brien, his father's name was John O Brien and his mother's name was Mary Keys. He was born in Powerstown, Garesbridge, Kilkenny and spent the later years of his life there. I understand there was a family farm there. He passed away almost 20 years ago but i have no knowledge of where he is buried and would love to visit his grave. My mother & her three sisters would love to make the journey with me and if we have any relatives still living there we would love to meet up with them. If anyone has any suggestions on how I might go about finding more information on them please email me on jan@jancronin.com or call me on 087 6979300 Many thanks Jan.

email address: joseph.moore@hccsj.nf.ca Any ideas on how and where I could start find records for these Dwyer siblings. The bible says Waterford Ireland and family lore has "County Kilkenny, Ireland, maybe Mooncoin up the river from Waterford." Dwyer siblings: Alice, Richard (b Jan 1, 1798), Edward James( bc 1802), Thomas (bc 1806), John Thomas and James. Information in old family Bible that "Richard was born in Waterford Ireland in 1798, New year's day. He came to Fogo Island (Nfld) at about age 10 in an ?prentice to a merchant Duder." Later his sister Alice, brothers Edward James and Thomas came to Fogo Nfld. A brother James was to have died in school in Ireland from a beating before these 3 left for Nfld. Also Edward James was to have mastered several languages and all were quite literate. I welcome any comments for this long time quest.

My grandfather was William Cody of Inistioge. He was married to Hannah. His daughter Kathleen is my mother. My Uncle Eddie still lives there but there is a family rift. I am just trying to find out more about that side of my family. Any answers to: johnta@mornpen.vic.gov.au. Sincerely, Theresa Johnston (nee Hall).

Could sks please tell me what Parish (Roman Catholic) that Dean Street, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny would have fallen under? My Great Grandfather, Michael Holmes, was born in 1886 in Dean Street and if I can establish which parish this fell under I can look for the associated parish registers. Thanks in advance for this. Kev McCann kevmccann@blueyonder.co.uk

CRENNAN; I am looking for the history / source of the surname CRENNAN. I have been doing research on our family name here of Crinion. Many times I have come across information that it is connected to the surname Crennan. Some of the few of the family plots certainly have older headstones on which the surname of Crinion seems to have been Crennan , entirely before the 1800 mark.Any information please. crocnalin4@eircom.net

I'm looking for information on my ancestor, William Burnham, a blacksmith in Kilkenny who emigrated to the US in 1830. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Patty Lambert esppatty@attglobal.net

Does anyone out there know the whereabouts of the buriel place of John Scully who was a blacksmith and worked and lived in Evans Lane, Kilkenny, He was my great grandfather, father of Cornelius Scully my grandfather and John Scully my father, I have found my grandmother and great grandmothers buriel place in St Kierans Cemetary , but I have no idea where John was buried. Also I need to know the buriel place of my great grandmother Sarah Culleton nee delaney who originated from Crutt, Castlecomer,she was married to a William Culleton and had a daughter Mary who married my grandfather Cornelius Scully and she died in 1935 at the age of 28. Here's hoping someone out there can help me Yours Sincerely Mary C Nolan nee Scully formerly of 8 Stephens Street, Kilkenny, E-MAIL: Moll48f@aol.com

Looking for information about the KELLY family who lived on property called THE BRIDGE at COON, County KILKENNY. The old house is now in ruins. My father, MARTIN KELLY, belonged to the last branch of the family to live there and migrated to Australia in the 1930's. I believe that there are still members of the KELLY family living in the area. "terbar@optusnet.com.au"

Looking for MIchael Heffernan b 28/7/1909. Baptized windgap kilkenny Brother Patrick Heffernan b 1899 d 9/10/1917 WW1.Sister Mary Heffernan b 1903, married went to live in Engand ( believed twichenham ) looking for descendents.Possibly more siblings,has anyone information? Parents were MIchael Heffernan b 1867 and Mary Bryon (0,brien ) b 1877 married mullinvatt,waterford,Place of residence on michael birth cet cussan.At the time of Patricks death living in Cussane Lodge carrick on suir Tipperary.Does anyone know if this place still exists or if it was in Kilkenny?Are there any Heffernans in these area which may be descendents? MIchael fathers,father ,Patrick Heffernan b around 1930's looking for his d.o.b Or any other information. Mary's father William Byron ( o,brien). IF you have any information please Email : flufffluff74@hotmail.com

OLD HEDGEROWS I am currently preparing a presentation on Ancient Hedgerows, which are identified from their biological diversity i.e. number of different woody species in a particular length of hedge. I note some interesting articles from past issues of the Old Kilkenny Review, which are helpful in identifying old field boundaries. If anyone could identify old field/road boundaries in Co. Kilkenny over 700 years old I would be v. grateful. Contact Padraig Comerford National Parks and Wildlife Service at email pcomerford@duchas.ie

Im looking for information on St. Canices Cathedral in particular any information on the Cathedral choir and Cathedral Organ (specification of Organ would be Great) Thanks. E-mail Countertenorcumb@aol.com

Hi Kilkenny...I Loved your city when there in 2000. I have an ancestor David Croke born abt 1810 in Kilkenny (Farmer) who married Mary Roan abt 1830 only know of one daughter Maria Anne Croke born 1832 Kilkenny who came to Australia in 1852. Anyone who see a connection I'd love to hear from you at syjoro@hotmail.com Thanks Sylvia.

I'm researching the pembrokes of kilkenny and kerry.Catherine Pembroke was my great, great, grandmother born in kerry 1812.She had my great, grandfather Tom Pembroke Gosling in 1851 in axminster devon.I'm wondering if her father was Thomas Pembroke landowner.Rebekah Gosling beksr@yahoo.com

Lawlor, Seeking information on a James Lawlor of Co. Kilkenny. He was a shoemaker by trade and may have had several children. I only know of William my G.Grandfather who married Mary Coogan of Ballansillouge, Co Wicklow on Feb 3rd 1870. William was born in 1849 and I am desperate to trace his birth cert. which would give me his mothers name. In Griffiths Valuation there are ten James Lawlors listed for 1849-1850 in the following Parishes and townlands. Rathbeagh, Acragar Kilcolumb, Ballincrea Castlecomer, Ballylinnen Rossconnell Castlemarket Attanagh, Castlemarket West Rathbeagh, Clone. Jerpointchurch Jerpointchurch Odagh Naglesland Ballinamara, Rathmoyle St. Candices Shank Rd. Gardens The birth cert. could be at any one of the above places. Can someone please tell me how far apart these Townlands are? Do they each have a Catholic Church where I could address my inquiries to? Thanking you for any help you can offer. Bridget. bridiegriffiths@msn.com

Looking for decendants of Martin Brennan, son of Patrick & Margaret Brennan (Rowe) who was born in Railyard, Castlecoma, Co Kilkenny approx 1878. Martin left Ireland because "he believed that an honest man was unable to speak his mind without suffering punishment from those above". Martin moved to the Northeast of England and met and married an Ellen Brennan, herself from Queens County. They lived first at 10 Victoria Terrace, Newcastle and then 24 Blackett Terrace, Newcastle where he died on 25th May 1923. I believe there was also another brother named Thomas who also moved to the Northeast of England. Anyone knowing of the family could you please contact by e-mail at: george@forster67.fsnet.co.uk Many thanks

I am looking for anyone who may have information on the de Montmorency family of Mount Eland , Ballyragget . I can be reached by e-mail : brendajim@sympatico.ca Thanks in advance Jim

I am interested in exchanging information on all members of GOOLEY family of Townland of Cloghpook Kilkenny and related families: O'Flaherty, Comerford, Tyrrell and Quinn. Bruce Gooley. bgooley@alliedfriction.com.au

I am looking for any information about my G Grand parents Patrick and Mary LENNON they lived in Parnell Street in Kilkenny City Patrick was a Tailor by trade but also served on Kilkenny Council they had 2 children Jack who was a member of the county hurling team and Bridget born 1892. Mary died in 1936 and is buried in Foulkstown Cemetery. Bridget (Bridie) came to England about 1920 and married my Grandfather in 1924 in Lancaster, they had 8 children, Bridie died in 1959. I also know Patrick had a brother Michael who was a Baker by trade and he had a son Martin, Michael died in 1947. I would greatly appreciate any information on the family and I would love to contact any decendants. My e-mail is HUDDERS7@aol.com

TRYING TO FIND OUT ABOUT MY IRISH ANCESTRY MY GRANDFATHERS NAME WAS JOSEPH WALSH MY GREATGRANDFATHER WAS EDWARD WALSH I DONT KNOW IF MY GREAT GREAT GRANDPARENTS IMMIGRATED FROM IRELAND OR WERE BORN IN NFLD I NEED SOME HELP CHRISTINE _TURPIN @HOTMAIL.COM

Hello, my name is Shirley from Ontario, Canada. I am researching the DUGGAN family from KILKENNY. My gggrandfather was EDMOND DUGGAN , born in 1813 in Kilkenny and came to Canada in 1833. Is there anyone in this area that is doing research on the DUGGAN family. I am coming to Ireland next week and hope to find a baptismal certificate of Edmond and then I will know his parent's names. Anyone with any suggestions of where I should go or what I should do I would appreciate hearing from you. My e-mail address is Shirleyanncook@sympatico.ca Thankyou.

I am in the process of tracing my family in Ireland.I have gone back from around 1900in Leeds but have hit a brick wall once it gets to Ireland.I know that Dennis Brophy and his father Martin Brophy were from Ireland. I have a marriage certificate of Dennis Brophy and Bridget Byrn on the 15/9/1851 at St Patricks Roman Catholic Chapel in the district of Leeds. It states Dennis was a labourer aged 24. He must therefore have been born around 1827 in Ireland. His father Martin was a Carpenter. Bridgets father was called Jeremiah Byrn. I do not know even if they were born in Kilkenny but I believe that the county is one of possibly 4 they may have come from. Dennis was lodging at the house of an Ann Clooney at 13 Lower Cross St in Leeds. The problem I have is that there is no information that I have seen that actually states what the county or parish is that he comes from. Dennis had 4 childrennamely Catherine/Margaret/ Martin and John(my great grandfather). Subsequently John had 5 children John (my grandfather/Emily/Catherine (who married Frank May / Mary Francis who married Thomas Wild and Margaret who married John Barry. I would like to hear from any descendants of the family who did not come to England(if any) or anyone who could shed any light on my query. I can be contacted on brophyj@medimmune.com or JOHN@jacksonmews.fsnet.co.uk

I am looking for any connections to the following: Oliver HICKEY - b approx 1808 - lived in Kilminnick West - Callan Catherine SINNOTT - b approx 1810 - wife of Oliver Hickey They had two children - Michael HICKEY b 15-02-1835 and Anastasia HICKEY b 23-08-1839. Michael was in The Royal Irish Constabulary and emigrated to Australia late 1857 early 1858 - ship unknown. Anastasia HICKEY married John DWYER June 10th 1866. in Callan Sponsors: Joseph GLENDON and Margaret SINNOTT John and Anastasia lived at the family home in Kilminnick West, they had six daughters: Margaret b 24-10-1866 sponsors-Anty HICKEY- Joseph GLENDON.Catherine b 05-04-1868 sponsors John HEFFERNAN-Margaret AYLWARD. Alice b 06-07-1870 sponsors Patrick BUTLER - Honor CONDON. Mary b 23-05-1872 sponsors Patrick GRACE - Margaret GLEESON. Anastasia b 24-01-1877 sponsors James POLLARD - Anastasia SLATTERY Margaret (2)b 30-04-1880 sponsors Thomas KENNEDY - Andrew DAWSON. Also looking for any connection to: Mary HICKEY of Kilminnick m. Thomas HEFFERNAN 29-01-1826. Briget HICKEY of KILMINNICK/ Baunta Commons m William SLATTERY 23-01 1829. Please contact me on : CVGRHickey@bigpond.com Best wishes Cienwen Hickey

I am looking for the family of James Griffith b. 1811 who married Ann b. 1811 who emmigrated to the Beckwith area of Upper Canada. Their first child was John b. 1834. I have reason to believe that they were intermarried into the Holbrook family. A possible link is Edward Lawrence Holbrook b. April 24, 1814 in Coen, County Kilkenny. He married Elizabeth J. Griffith. She was born Abt. 1811 in Ireland. If you have any info to share I have lots of Canadian data. rgriffith@saskschoolbaords.ca

HELLO I am trying to find any information on a "GRANNY LOOM" that i have, made in GRAIGUENAMANAGH CO.KILKENNY. I would be interested in history of it & Value as i can't seem to find anything on the net. Will possibly sell. email me sinead@clubbingeurope.com thank you

Hello. My name is William Elwell. I, like many others here are basically searching for our roots. I had the pleasure to stay in Kilkenny for two days last summer (Aug 2003). While there I did attempt to locate any possible relatives. Unfortunately, I did not have enough information with me to complete my task. Reasons for that are another story. My grandmother was CATHERINE FRANCIS O"HANLON. She emigrated to the US about 1924(?). I have a copy of a letter (dated Feb 1953) written to here by her uncle John who lived at 36 Assumption Place, Kilkenny (I wish I had that address with me when I visited). If anyone can put me into contact with any members of the family I would be eternally grateful. I can be contacted via email at homebrewer_99@yahoo.com. Thank you.

Delaney, William, Wolf's Arch, 1850. I am looking for any information on William Delaney who was resident at Wolf's Arch, Rothe House, Kilkenny in 1850. If there is anybody out there with any information, no matter how small, then please get in touch P.Delaney gendel@eircom.net

John Newport Greene, son of John Newport Greene and Eliza Urith McGuire, born 1843, Pilltown, Kilkenny, married in Norfolk, VA USA 28 Aug 1876 to Chloe Tyler Whittle, daughter of Conway Whittle, Jr. and Chloe Tyler of Norfolk, VA USA. John Newport Greene, Sr. born 23 Oct 1805, Newton House, Kilkenny, died 9 Mar 1870 and buried St. John's, Kilkenny. I believe they belonged to Church of Ireland. Can anyone supply me information on the Greene family of these two generations other than the bare facts? I have that John Newport, Jr. and his wife Chloe Tyler Whittle visited back and forth between Norfolk, VA and Ireland. Was there a house called "Glenconway" in the vicinity of Kilkenny? I am cousin to Conway Whittle, Jr. Thank you, Sally esdemio@att.net

Patrick LOUGHLIN married Sarah McDONNELL their children were Patrick LOUGHLIN c. Sept 1830 c.ABT 1832 Gowran KILKENNY Edmond LOUGHLIN c. May 1832 Gowran Kilkenny died Victoria AUSTRALIA Patrick LOUGHLIN c. Oct 1833 Gowran Kilkenny died Victoria AUSTRALIA Mary LOUGHLIN c. Sept 1835 Gowran Kilkenny died unknown John LOUGHLIN c.Mar 1840 Gowran Kilkenny died unknown Bridget Loughlin c.Aug 1845 Gowran Kilkenny died unknown Gregorgy LOUGHLIN c. July 1850 Gowran Kilkenny died AUSTRALIA? All children were possibly born at CASTLEWARREN COUNTY KILKENNY. Edmond LOUGHLIN married Catherine MURPHY b.Apr 1842 Bally Gurten Kilkenny who immigrated to Australia in 1857 aboard the "John & Lucy" and her mothers name may have been Mary. Edmond arrived in Australia in 1856 aboard the "Saldanha". I am seeking information on any of the above for family history research contact Jennifer at ianwin@iinet.net.au

Query: Marriage date/place of James Clooney /Margaret Dowling + birthdate/place of 4 children in Kilkenny C. Background: 'Griffith Valuations' list 'James Clooney' as 'occupier' in 3 civil registration parishes which relate to 5 FC parishes. Perhaps one might relate to the above. KNOCKTOPHER CRP: 1. Aughaviller RCP: [Baptism/marriage/burial unavailable pre 1847] 2. Ballyhale RCP: Bap. held NLI: Pos 5021--1823-1876; Bap. KAS 1823-1900? 3. Thomastown RCP: [BM not identified on LDS microfillm of registers] ROSSINAN CRP: 4. Mullinavat RCP: [BM to come on loan via LDS: Range of years appear to potentially match with children 3 & 4 only]; NLI Pos 5021 ST.JOHN'S CRP: 5. St. John's, Kilkenny city RCP: NLI Pos 5030: BM:1809-1830; 1842-1872/77; KAS BM: 1789-1900 PERSONAL NAMES: James Clooney 'carpenter/tradesman/storekeeper' on children's marriage certificates; wife Margaret nee Dowling. CHILDREN: 1) ELIZA CLOONEY (c.1833-26.9.1910) sailed on Theodore from Liverpool on 23.8.1852; m.4.1.1856 Edwin Gittens Davis 2) THERESE CLOONEY (c.1842-1881), poss. sailed 2.12.1857 OR 'Ocean Chief' Nov.1859; m.8.6.1864 Matthew McMullen 3) JAMES CLOONEY (c.1839/1843?-1931) m.1) 29.10.1872 Sarah Bridget Bourke; m.2) 1883 Mary Anne Walsh; 4) MARGARET CLOONEY (c.1845/1852-1922) possibly sailed on Tornado July 1866; m.1) 10.6.1874 Frederick George Jakeman; m.2) 1883 Frances Corley McMullen Contact: Winifred Johns watkin@alphalink.com.au

Hello. I was born at No. 21 Assumption Place, Kilkenny to David and Eileen Murphy. Does anyone know anything about them? therese_pavlovic@hotmail.com

Working on our Haligan geneology project, we have traced the line to Kilkenny. Some sources say Thomastown and Glen Moore and Rathpatrick. Our Thomas and Anastasia Walsh Halligan came to the United States in the early 1850's and settled with their eight children in central Illinois. We have lots of fun & interesting info on them from that point on... Thomas Halligan was the son of Stephen Halligan and Catherine O'Brien Halligan, baptized Oct. 26, 1802. He had of brothers & sisters the following: Michael, baptized May 9, 1797;Mary, bap. July 1798; Jony, bap. April 24, 1800; Ellen, bap.June 2, 1805; and John, bap. November 25, 1808. This is according to the Slieverue Parish Records/Register 5, page 441, 423, 389, 367. Register 4 page 10,39 & 81. Their son, Thomas Halligan II served in the American Civil War. We are, of course, looking for a connection there that anyone can tell us of. We were in Kilkenny in Sept. 2002 & are planning to return in Sept. of 2005 and of course, would like to meet some relatives if possible. Thank you greatly for any info that can be sent to us at: mztree@mtco.com . Genny & Randy (Mangan Halligan)Gibbs Metamora, Illinois 61548

Can anybody tell me where I can get a detailed crest for Kilkenny County please? e-mail ; lunatic@o2.ie Thank you in advance , T.Kehoe Crobally ,Lukeswell , Mullinavat , Co. Kilkenny

Hello - My name is Sarah Nees. I am an undergraduate student at Kent State University in the United States. I am doing an independent research project detailing the compelling similarities between Chaucer's Alice of Bath and Alice le Kyteler of Kilkenny, Ireland. It seems that one of your earliest issues of the Old Kilkenny Review may have some information available that may be useful to me. My university does not carry the Old Kilkenny Review at the Library, so I am unable to access the articles I need through the school. Is it possible to order a facimile through your society? If so, I'd be forever in your debt. Either way, I appreciate your time and assistance. Have a wonderful day. Sincerely, Sarah Nees 357 East Park Blvd Akron, Ohio, 44305 USA email: scunert@kent.edu

I am searching for info on my family members, Richard Culleton who married Johanna Kenneally sometime late 1800s. They were either from Kilmacow or Thomastown. I am not sure how many children they had but they had my grandfather John for sure. The couple died young when my grandfather was also very young. John was raised by his aunt, Stasia Kenneally. If anyone knows of this family would they please contact me at ritapath@cox.net. ANY information would be truly appreciated.

annjohnstone@bigpond.com Hello I am researching my great grand father Patrick Hurley who was born in Kilmaganny Co Kilkenny about 1833. His parents were Daniel Hurley and Jane Rogers. Patrick came to Australia some time before 1861. I don't know if he had any brothers or sisters, unfortunately I have just found out that he was born in Kilmaganny, I was in Co Kilkenny in October for two weeks but I didn't know then where he was born,we even drove through Kilmaganny a few times. I'm hoping someone else may also be researching this family. Ann

I am researching my Healey (Healy/Hely) ancestors. I have located the following marriage records in the Roman Catholic archdiocese of St. John's, Newfoundland: Married James Hely of Kilmacow, County Kilkenny, to Mary Heffernan of Petty Harbour [Newfoundland] on November 25, 1828. Also, the marriage of Edmond Healey of "Kilmachoe" to Mary Sexton of St. John's [Newfoundland] on April 7, 1792. I am trying to link either of these gentlemen back to Kilmacow, or to find ANY Healey/Healy/Hely information in Kilmacow around this time frame. Please note: James Hely is a direct ancestor of mine, but I have not found any link between James and Edmond. If anyone has any information or suggestions, I would be most appreciative. Best regards. Dave Healey, Pennsylvania, USA, healeyinpa@hotmail.com

Researching Couttie family tree, traces back to Michael Cody who married Ann(ie) in 1841 in Kilkenny. Sometime after this the family moved to Scotland. Any further info please contact me. Thanks. pandccouttie@aol.com

i am trying to find out about the UNion workhouse in Thomastown. as my great-grandmother Margaret Fanning, "lived" there thanks in advance john4965@msn.co.uk or johnfanning@blieyonder.co.uk

Researching Thomas Rutherford ADAMS, born about 1786, and his wife Mary or Mary Ann MORRIS, born about 1808. They married about 1826 - and had several children: Eliza, Anne, Isabella, Kate, Thomas, William, Rosanna, Frances, John, Louise, Julia and Jane. Thomas Sr died 25 February 1875 and Mary died 30 March 1883, Kilmoganny. The family lived for many years at The Nursery - nursery gardens in Kilmoganny. Kate, John and grandmother Elizabeth RUTHERFORD buried in Kilmoganny Churchyard. Any information appreciated - eunice@dccnet.com

Does any one have any history on the GRACE CASTLE in Kilkenny What GRACE family is this? Henry Grace Baton Rouge, LA USA 70817 hgrace5366@aol.com or hgrace@cox.net

Looking for information about James MANOGUE Westcourt Kilkenny married Julia Davis Kells. he died Sept/October 1922 James had brother George who went to America and never heard of since and sister Mollie who lived in England. rettie@gofree.indigo.ie

I am trying to trace my ancestory, and I only know that my grandmothers name was Mary Fitzgerald and she came from Freshford Kilkenny, she would have born around 1910 (+/- 10 yrs) I would be grateful if anyone could give a hint as to where to start. holmanjulei@hotmail.com