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A memory from Cregganbaun
Such a lovely story, made even more touching by reference to a few of the townlands my people were from. Thank you for sharing!
By Joyce Kittredge O'Donnell (07/08/2022)
“The Garage” Louisburgh 1923 – 1999
While wandering the town of Louisburgh in mid-July, I happened to spot the plaque identifying the building as the site of the old church and later Harney’s Garage, including a mention that the Harney family had preserved the font until the new church was built, and that it is now installed outside St. Patrick’s Church. Knowing this made my visit to the church so meaningful. Would it be possible for somebody to take a photo of the plaque and post it here? Thanks!
By Joyce Kittredge O'Donnell (07/08/2022)
1940’s
Anyone have any info on Thomas Aloysius Moran b1896 d 1954 of Murrisk. I believe he was a teacher in the national school at Murrisk. He was married to Anne Geraghty and had 5 daughters Anne Tierney (my grandmother who became a NT in Cavan), Lucy Gannon, Kate Tully, Florrie and Mary Maguire. I also understand his father was William Moran who was a hedgeschool teacher. Grateful for any info.
By Oliver Tierney (05/08/2022)
Memories of Killeen Church (founded 1897)
Thank you SO MUCH Nora! I hope I’m able to follow up your information and make contact with the Grady relative still living in Cloonty to see if I have a connection.
By Grace Norman (04/08/2022)
Memories of Killeen Church (founded 1897)
To Grace Norman,
Yes my nearest neighbours (100 yards away) were the Gradys. There was three brothers, Tommy, Austin and Anthony, and a sister Ann who was in England. The brothers are now deceased, but there is a relative still living in the family home. I hope this is helpful. Good luck,
Nora
By Nora Gorey (01/08/2022)
The Colony in Bunlehinch-Lecture and video
I would love more specific information like dates of when the first teacher began teaching, dates of the initial grant and later grant of land for the colony etc. My McNamara and related families lived in the colony from at least the early 50s til emigrating in 1871.
THANKS! Bill Baird, USA
By Bill Baird (01/08/2022)
Memories of Killeen Church (founded 1897)
Thank you so much for this lovely story! I’ve recently discovered my grandfather was from Cloonty. Do you know anything of the Grady/or O’Grady family of Cloonty? My grandfather, Patrick, emigrated to the USA (Chicago) around 1900. His father, also Patrick (Grady, O’Grady?) apparently had 18 acres of land in Cloonty and also kept a small shop there. If you have any knowledge of this family, I would love to hear from you. Thank you! Grace Norman (Denver, Colorado USA)
By Grace Norman (27/07/2022)
Dance Hall Days
I’m certain my family, the Sheridan’s and the Gibbons’ enjoyed times here. The Sheridan family, (grandfather Edward) lived next to the author, Pat Joe Needham.
By Edward Sheridan (06/07/2022)
More people of the past
Hi Joe
Thanks for messaging. I know the O’Leary family and I have a contact for the son of your teacher Desmond O’Leary, who is happy to connect with you if you send me contact details in email lkheritage@gmail.com. If you wish to see Desmond’s brother Donald (who also taught in Dublin in ’70s) in Louisburgh entertaining the locals if you look under topics/videos-archives.
By Mary OMalley (09/06/2022)
More people of the past
I had a national teacher in Dublin in the early 70s call Desmond O Leary (or O Laoire) from Louisburgh. Does anyone know him?
By Joe Conway (09/06/2022)
Cleeve Making
Alt suimiùl faoi an cliabh/ interesting account of the cliabh.
“ Cliabh” is an Irish word. “Cleeve” is a made up phonetic English word, and it’s the first time I’ve seen it used. For non- Irish followers: There’s no ‘V’ in the Irish language; ‘bh’ is pronounced like ‘V’
Just saying, because I can see the great work Killeen/ Louisburgh heritage are doing, and no doubt keeping our first language alive is part of that great mission.
Ball ar an obair.
By Séamus McNally (09/02/2022)
“The Garage” Louisburgh 1923 – 1999
Harney’s garage and the funeral of Oliver Harney was featured on the BBC Radio 4 news programme “From Our Own Correspondent” in January 1997 (and the script was later included as a chapter in the book called “From Our Own Correspondent” published by the BBC in 2005).
By Richard Watson (28/01/2022)
New Website Reveal 2021
Congratulations to Louisburgh-Killeen Heritage Group on the launch of the new website, the design is fabulous and there is so much to explore! You have compiled a treasure trove of local history and heritage material and the An Coinneal series is an invaluable addition. Fantastic work by dedicated community volunteers.
By Lorna Elms (10/01/2022)
The Grady’s
Ed is my grandfather on my father,’s side. Emmett was my Godfather. My grandfather Edward married Elizabeth Whitmore. I was looking up Emmet, he and I were very close. This came up. I was excited to see this photo as I also have a copy of it.
By Maureen Grady Barboza (02/01/2022)
Billheads from James Kelly shop in Westport
To ‘dar’: Yes. There is a typing error in my original post. Bridget McEvilly is the daughter or Wattie McEvilly. I still don’t think that he was the Archbishop’s brother. I’ve found obituaries for various ancestors which mention that they were distant relatives of the Archbishop. I’ve also made contact with a living McEvilly who is a cousin of mine. He said that his family don’t believe that we’re related to the Archbishop at all. It looks as if I’ll never get any closer to finding out the truth.
By James Morgan (17/12/2021)
Memories of Killeen Church (founded 1897)
Thank you for a beautiful piece of writing. It’s bound to bring back memories to a lot of people of all ages. But I don’t think the community realised all the work involved by all your family. Sure we thought Davy did it all! Regards and thanks to all your family.
By Margaret Doyle (26/07/2021)
Recording of the Graveyards in Kilgeever Parish
Are there plans to survey the old Kilgeever graveyard near the Holy Well?
By Reg (17/06/2021)
Billheads from James Kelly shop in Westport
James, are you missing a generation? Delia & Jim were married in 1924, so born about 1900, Bridget and Ed O’Malley were married in 1875 so born about 1850. Could Bridget McEvilly be the daughter of Walter “Wattie” McEvilly thereby being the niece of the Archbishop?
By dar (28/04/2021)
Irish Countrywomen’s Association (ICA)
Hi there. I am currently working on a publication about Lucy Franks of the ICA and was wondering is anyone out there has any information on these Rossturk summer school photographs? Thank you
By Regina Dunne (03/03/2021)
Doolough Tragedy: March 30th – 31st, 1849
Just reading this amazing poem here with my 100 year old Louisburg born mum, Nora Hawkes nee Duggan. It is a superbly written poem. Thank you so much for writing and sharing it.
By anita hawkes (28/01/2021)
O’Malley Dan Family
So lovely to see your beautiful photos. By any chance would you have any photos of Sarah Cannon and her brother, my grandfather Thomas Cannon. She married William (dan). I would be so very grateful.
Teresa
By Teresa O'Malley Sheridan (10/01/2021)
A memory from Cregganbaun
We have much to learn from simpler times and too much time on yearning.
By Harry Carson (29/11/2020)
1890’s
Hi! I hope you all see this as it’s several years later. My great-grandmother was Mary Gibbons Casey (Born 1877) siblings were Catherine, Richard, Bridget and Marget.
Her parents were William Gibbons (1850-1926) and Margaret Gibbons (1871-1928) They we’re buried in Altoona, PA. I have same information about William’s parents (Peter and Mary) it’s listed in that obituary that siblings are Michael, James and John. I’m wondering if these three brothers are the same?
By Maureen Casey (25/11/2020)
John Michael Burke
Hi Darah.
Thank you so much for your response. I thought that my great great grandmother, Maggie McHale, was related to Norah O’Malley but hadn’t been able to find any documents to back that up so it’s great to have it confirmed.
I’ve just read your message out to my mum, Barbara, and she remembers your dad’s visit to Fazakerley in 1948. She said she can remember him playing the piano. We live on the Wirral Peninsula, so probably not too far from Walter.
I have a few more photos from Maime’s visit to Louisburgh that may be of interest to your dad so hopefully we can get in touch soon.
Please pass on our regards to Walter.
Best wishes, Margi.
By Margi Adams (27/10/2020)

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