Hi all, I have an ancestress who allegedly came from Inishbofin. From what I've been able to figure out, Inishbofin *used* to be part of Co. Mayo, but is now part of Co. Galway. Is this correct? If so, does anyone know when the change was made, for purposes of research? (As in, which Heritage Center would I need to consult to find birth records of someone who was certainly gone from the island by the mid-1840s?) I'd also like to know if anyone can tell me the name (and address, if possible) of the parish church there...there should be only one, as the pop. is less than 200 now, and I don't think it ever hit 1,000 even in its finest hour. Last question...does anyone know offhand what surnames one might expect to find on Inishbofin? I understand that it's considered an "English-speaking" island, and that some of the inhabitants are descended from Cromwellian soldiers who were garrisoned there in the 17th C. Thanx and God bless, Kathleen Kathleen King Moffett kkmoffett@bigfoot.com http://members.xoom.com/CathGrrl/index.htm