Updated Website http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~hiflyte/ The following items or files have been added/updated at the site, look under What's New (Some files are for all Ireland) 1. New Births Scotland will link to the all new birth index Scotland for selected names listed If the file starts in the 1855 time frame it is probably complete, if not I have work to do on it. 2. Ireland Miscellaneous Batch Numbers, this file is for Donegal at the moment, others counties will be added as I sort and uplink them. This file lists Batch Number that have Donegal data in the file. Each Batch Number lists many areas in Ireland but my listing breaks it down for each Parish in the county. At the top of the page their are links that will take you to Hugh Wallis or the Familysearch.org websites. How To Do It: At the Hugh Wallis site you can click Submit Query button which will take you to the Familysearch.org website search page. Hugh Wallis's site has extensive Batch Number data but I have broken down the Miscellaneous Batch Number for each County/Parish in one file. My site is not automated at this time, you have to do a bit of manual labour entering numbers. 1. Enter the batch number in the box bottom left corner of Familyseach page (from the Batch File Numbers list on my site) and it will produce a list of all the names in that batch file. OR 2. At the *bottom *right of Hugh Wallis's page enter the batch number from my site in the box and Bingo you have the list. Highlight Batch Number (Ctrl C) copies and move cursor to Box(Ctrl V) pastes the Batch Number to the box If you enter a name in the Surname box and Batch file Number in Batch Number box you will get all the surnames for that area on the film. Use your search key (Ctrl + F) to search for the parish you require e.g. Mountcharles ----------------------------------------------------------- Batch Number searches take time to scan the entries, Hugh Wallis has produced an outstanding interface to the Familysearch Batch File System without it many of us would go blind looking up each film. If you require an explanation for Batch Numbers, go to Hugh Wallis Home Page. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~hughwallis/IGIBatchNumbers.htm ---------------------------------------------- If you find a link or such that doesn't work --email me. Take a few minutes to browse the items in What's New you may just find some aide that will assist in your research Enjoy and luck with your research Merry Christmas Bob Cdn.

SNIPPET: Readers of the Jan-Feb 2006 issue of Dublin's "Ireland of the Welcomes" magazine commented on the Emerald Isle: Tom O'CONNOR, Oro Valley, AZ, shared: "I couldn't resist writing to you after reading the July-Aug 2005 issue of IOTW. We have read it for many years and I was tempted to write several times before but never put pen to paper. We were visiting our cousins near Blarney last May and I told him we didn't care to go to Killarney on the main road. 'No bother,' he says, 'take the lane outside the door to the end and turn left, and then you'll be on The Butter Road.' I'd never heard of it before, even though we have been going to Ireland for nearly 50 years. We did as he told us and we had a wonderful trip to Killarney. There was hardly any traffic and such beautiful scenery on the way. The road got very narrow in places and you had to wait in a wide spot to let the oncoming cars pass. We love to drive the back roads and I think we have been on most of them and every pass and gap from Malin Head to Mizen Head over the past few years. We have many wonderful memories and I l! ook forward to going to Ireland again. In the meantime, keep up the good work and we can re-live these memories through your magazine." Sandra USHER, Costa Mesa, CA, wrote: "Being raised by Irish immigrants is the reason for our deep love for the beautiful bit of heaven called Ireland. As a family, our first trip to Ireland was in 1961 when we met our grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends. In 1968, our parents took us all back to see if we'd like to live there. We were there for seven weeks and it was our dream to move to live there. As we prepared to see our house, pack and make a move, the troubles started in Belfast, which was where we intended to live, so alas we knew our dream was not to come true. My parents continued to travel home over the years and then in 2000, we all went there to celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary. They re-read their vows in the little church they were married in so many years before. Sadly, after we returned my mother was diagnosed with cancer and she died shortly afterwards. In June 2004, our family went back for my 50th birthday and my sister's Wedding Anniver! sary. My father was able to see a lot of his homeland and visit all the family and friends again during the first week of our trip. However, one night he wasn't feeling well and he decided not to come out with us but to stay at home with his sister. Sadly the next morning he passed away. He was able to be buried with his parents, and he had the most beautiful funeral, a simple Irish one, which he would never have had here in America. The old-fashioned traditions of Ireland are wonderful. My Dad was taken through his beloved Newtownards one more time, minus all the cars and people; much like it would have been when he was a young man. The people of his hometown were so helpful, tender and had true compassion for these two ladies who had just lost their father. I cannot tell you enough how overwhelmed we were by the compassion and unbelievable support we had laying my father to rest. It was very difficult for us to leave him in Ireland and return to America. But we k! now this was the plan for my Dad. He lived, loved and died in his beautiful Ireland. Earlier this year, my sister and I made our reservations to return with my mother's ashes to have her join her beloved husband. We are going to do this on their Wedding Anniversary, when they would have celebrated 55 years of marriage. Ireland has always been home to us and now there is another reason that draws us home. It has been the most moving experience and I am so proud of our Irish heritage." The editor replied - "What a poignant story - how fitting that both of your parents have returned to their homeland. May they rest in peace. For your letter, we are sending you a copy of "Northern Ireland: A Journey by Alf McCREARY."

Hello. I always thought that my William Langley was born in Galway, Ireland, but I have just found out from his son's Draft registration card that he was Born in England and moved to Ireland. He was married in Ireland in the 1840s. What I would like to try and do is find a passenger list for England to Ireland for 1830 to 1840, I am trying to find out where William was born in Ireland, William was born around 1811, from what I see on his death record. William married a Mary Tannian/Tannyan in Irelands around 1840 They lived in Loughrea., Thank you. Best wishes, Bob

Hello David: Thank you for your response re my post looking for MAGINLEY info. The surname does have many variants. In my initial post I believe that I showed the *possibility* of my people being of No. Ireland Co's ??? My assumption was made on fact that the Thomas MAGINLEY b 27 Feb. 1843 was (per family lore) a member of the Orange Order which I have heard was most prominent in that section of Ireland. Possibly you might know if I am assuming correctly. I would appreciate any info that you might be able to help me with. My thanks, in advance. Bev ----- Original Message ----- From: "david dowd" <david.dowd@tesco.net> To: <IRELAND-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 1:38 AM Subject: Re: [IRELAND] MAGINLEY > Dear Bev, > MacGinley, from Mag Fhionnghaile, from fionnghaile 'fair valour', > originated in Donegal and a branch settled in Westmeath as Mac Ginnell. > In Mayo it is rendered MacGinelly. Not to be confused with MacKinley. > Regards, David > > >

Norwalk Reporter and Huron Advertiser; November 29, 1828 MARRIAGE EXTRAORDINARY On Sunday evening at Inch Bridge, County Clare, the widow of Kelly, just turned of her 94th year, to a hearty, rattling young fellow, named M'Namara, aged 24! Majority in favour of the lady, 70!! A little property was the main inducement to the young man's matrimonial adventure, and he has, we understand, been a good deal disappointed.-- Dublin Evening Post. The Times; London, Middlesex, England; June 24, 1830 Proverbially quick-minded is the Irish peasant. To sustain this reputation, an instance was given of self-possession and contrivance in difficulty by a man named Daveen, in the west of the county Clare on Tuesday last. The police called at an early hour in the morning, at the house of a person named Gorman, against whom they had a warrant. Gorman, aware of the object of their visit, ran stark naked out of the back door. A pursuit followed, the fugitive flying over field, ditch, and dike, until nearly run down, he reached a hamlet, into one of the houses of which, occupied by Daveen, he entered quite exhausted. Daveen, who was in bed, having learned as instantly as short and rapid sentences could tell, the danger of his friend, said he would "run a start" for him, and accordingly sprang out of the door as unincumbered as "when on this world's road he entered." The police, not aware they were hunting new game, were soon outstripped. But their being led on released Gorman, who returned in safety to what, we are talking of an Irish peasant's habitation, we may correctly call his "earthing." - Clare Sentinel. The Times; London, Middlesex, England; July 31, 1830 A family composed of nine individuals of the name of Wall living in the vicinity of Shanagolden, county Limerick, were reduced to a state bordering on starvation, previous to the late exertions made in that quarter to alleviate the existing distress of the poor. The two elder boys, who had not tasted a morsel of food the entire previous day, were employed in trenching potatoes, until about noon, when they entered their miserable cabin at the accustomed hour of meals, in the anxious expectation that their mother had procured some subsistence to enable them to prosecute their work. Being disappointed, they wept aloud, exclaiming, "We can stand no longer," and sank down quite exhausted. The unfortunate mother could only reply with sighs and moans, when the boys beholding their parent's grief, became her comforter in their turn. "Mother," said they," have patience, we will rest awhile - our strength will soon return. God will help us, have patience." After a short respite from labour, they returned to the garden, and resumed their spades, when at the very first effort, a valuable gold coin of the reign of George II turned up before the delighted eyes of the youths, who ran back overwhelmed with joy, and exclaiming "God has sent us relief." This singular interposition of Providence made the most lively impression on the entire neighbourhood. The gold coin is now in the possession of the Very Rev. Dean Macnamara, who made on the next day (being Sunday) a powerful use of this affecting and singular incident to tranquillize the highly-excited feelings of the half-starved and perishing multitude. We have been assured by a gentleman who had the happiness of being one of the worthy Divine's bearers on the occasion in question, that he never witnessed such an effect as followed the introduction of this incident in the body of his discourse, and related in language the most simple, pious and unaffected. The whole congregation were affected to tears, and burst into a loud exclamation of thanksgiving to the Almighty Giver of every good and perfect gift, for this singular interposition of his Providence.-- Limerick Evening Post. On Tuesday last, the house of a man named O'Donnel, near Do?len, county Clare, was entered by an armed party, who called for Bridget Macnamara, who had taken up her abode there for the night, and after severely beating her, tendered to her an oath not to father a child, which she then carried, upon a man named Pat Doherty. This oath she having refused to take, Doherty discharged the contents of a gun at her. Mr. Townsend, chief constable, hearing of the outrage, proceeded instantly with his party to the spot, and arrested Doherty and two others of the party, who were fully identified by the woman. Archdeacon Whitty attended, and swore Bridget Macnamara to her information. The poor woman has since died from premature labour, brought on by the outrage. Elyria Democrat; Elyria, Ohio; December 1, 1887 Dennis McNamara, a shopkeeper at Ennis, Ireland, has been sentenced to twenty weeks' imprisonment for selling copies of United Ireland, William O'Brien's paper, the selling of which has been proclaimed. This is the first instance in which a person has been prosecuted for selling papers. The Daily Northwestern; Oshkosh, Wisconsin; January 9, 1891 Murdered by Irish Leaguers LONDON, Jan 9. - The Irish police claim that they are in possession of facts tracing the murder of Bridget Flanagan, in County Claire, last October, to certain organizers of the league in that county. The young woman was shot dead while in bed by parties who probably mistook the sleeping for for that of her father, who occupied an evicted tenant's farm. Cathy Joynt Labath Ireland Old News http://www.IrelandOldNews.com/

THE CONNAUGHT JOURNAL Galway, Monday, October 4, 1824 MARRIED By special license, on the 29th instant, at St. Thomas's Church, and afterwards by the Rev. Mr. Glynn, Roman Catholic Parish Priest, Roderic O'Connor, Esq., eldest son of Roderic O'Connor, Esq. of Milltown-house, County Roscommon, to Cecilia, second daughter of the late John M'Donnell, of Carranacun, County Mayo, Esq. This morning, by the Rev. Peter Daly, P.P., J.M' Donough, of Letterarde, Esq. to Miss Fynn, of Wood-quay. DIED At Portumna, in the 68th year of his age, Malachy Donelan, Esq., M.D., many years an eminent Physician in this County. In Shop-street, on Friday last, much regretted, Mrs. Brady, wife of Mr. Andrew Brady. At his house in Flood-street, on Sunday evening, of a short illness, Constantine Sloper, Esq.- the integrity of whose life an amiable disposition have rendered his death a matter of very general regret. TO BE LET Or the Interest Sold. For 12 1/2 Years from the 29th September Inst. THE LANDS OF TUBBEREARLA, ADJOINING the Town of Tuam, late in the possession of the late Mrs. Cheevers, of the Grove, containing 29 Acres. Proposals to be received by the Right Honorable James Fitzgerald, Dublin, and John Egan, Esq. of Tuam. October 4th, 1824. MR. BURKE WILL Set his PLOW at the Nunn's Island, on which there are TWO DWELLING HOUSES, with COACH HOUSE, STABLE and other Offices; and room to build two Large Houses, The whole containing in front, one hundred and seventeen feet six inches, and in depth from front to rere one hundred and ninety feet. Or he will sell in Interest therein, being a Term of Three Young Lives or Seventy Years, subject to £26 a year Head-rent. September 30, 1824. Cathy Joynt Labath Ireland Old News http://www.IrelandOldNews.com/

Freeman Journal Dublin, Ireland Tuesday, August 21, 1764 We are informed, that, for the better Security of Goods and Passengers, each of the Packet Boats are to have 15 stout Sailors on board during the Course of the Winter to commence from the first of October next, and continue till the latter end of March. Last Saturday the Revd. John Jackson of Clanshagh, was sworn into the Commission of the Peace for the County of Dublin. A Faculty hath passed the Great Seal, to enable the Rev. Mervyn Archdall, to hold the Prebend of Mayne in the Cathedral of St. Kennys, Killkenny, together with the Livings of Atanagh, Aghar?y, and Kilmenon, in the Diocese of Ossory. Married at the Corbolas in the County of Dublin, Mr. Richard Johnson, an eminent Farmer, to Miss Kitty Heron, Daughter of Edward Heron, of New-bridge in the said County, Esq. DEATHS] A few Days ago, in Cork, Mr. James Blasby, Tallow-Chandler.--In Kevan's Port, Miss Jones. -- In Strand-street, the Wife of Mr. John Develyn, Carpenter.-- In Ormond-Market, Mr. Bryan Kelly; _____ and the Wife of Mr. John Reilly, Butcher.-- In the Hay-Market, Mr. Heron, Writing Master.--On Aston's-quay, Capt. Dunbar. Freeman Journal Dublin, Ireland Thursday, August 25, 1764 COUNTRY NEWS Saturday last the Right Hon. Lord Chief Justice Aston, and the Hon. Baron Mountney, arrived in Town from Clonmell, on the Circuit, and opened their Commissions in the respective Courts. Same Day Tho. Downing, Weaver, a Lad of about 17 Years of Age, was committed to the City Jail, for stealing some Cash out of the Shop of Mr. Thomas Price on the Coal Quay. Yesterday died of an Apoplectice Fit, Mrs. Sullivan, Wife of Doctor Sullivan; a Gentlewoman greatly regreted. The Managers of the Charitable Loan, acknowledge the Receipt of 200l. by the Hands of Barry Collace, Esq; being a Legacy bequeathed to that Charity by the late Col. Joshua Paul. Wednesday last, _____ Weldon, was whipped from Newgate to College-green pursuant to his Sentence, for assaulting a young Girl in Goat-Alley. Mr. Sheriff Booker, attended to see the Sentence properly executed, which was administered most faithfully, as to the Correction; but, we are concerned that we are obliged to take from his Merit, on this Occasion, by observing that a MILITARY Guard was employed as an Escoret, where a CIVIL, might as easily, and with more Propriety and Dignity to the City, have been procured. On the 16th at Night Edward Martin, Esq; Comptroller of the general Post-office, the Revd. Mr. Baker, Mess. Warburton, Long, Chaigneau, and Millins arrived here from Hollyhead in the Hampden Packet. On the 19th the Right Hon. Thomas Connolly, Mr .and Mrs. Longfield, Miss Forster, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Potter, _____ Richardson, Esq; Mess. Browning, Dempsey, Craddock, Henderson, Carlisle and Jackson, arrived from Hollyhead in the Packet, which sailed the 18th inst. with Mr. and Mrs. Chetwood, Capt. Lyons, Mess. Jones and Courtney. Last Monday his Grace the Arch Bishop of Dulin [sic-Dublin?], appointed the Revd. Richard Chaloner Cobbe, L.L.D. to succeed the late Doctor Smyth in the Vicarage of St. Anne's; and he was accordingly inducted into that Living. Last Thursday Mr. Wilkinson and Family, Miss Cornell, Mr. Bolton, Mrs. Carlton, Mrs. Dobson, Miss Staples, Miss Hartable, the Captains Gray, Arthur, Tace, Johnson, Butler and Thompson, Mrss. Ladwell, Cuff?ey [or Cuss?ey], Morris, Fawcet, Robinson, Dunn, Billing, Magee, Scott, Twigg and the Mail arrived in the Hampden Packet, from Hollyhead. MARRIAGES.] A few Days ago, Cornet Patteau, to the Widow of the late Mr. Constable of Usher's Quay. -- Thomas Cafey of the County of Kerry, Esq; M.D., to Miss Anne Bourke, of Limerick, Merchant.-- Mr. John Faulkner of Nicholas-street, Currier, to Miss Elizabeth Davis of Winetavern-street.-- Mr. John Grant of Stafford-Street, Merchant, to Miss White of Abbey-street.-- Mr. Richard Towell of Skibbereen, to Miss Margaret Roche, Daughter of Mr. William Roche, of Kilworth in the County of Cork--Mr. Bartholomew Kennedy, Silk-weaver of Francis-street, was married to Miss Flanagan, Mantaumaker, in said street. DEATHS.] Died last Tuesday in Abbey-street, Mr. Richard Wheeler, Clark of St. Mary's Dublin.-- In Peter-street, Col. Paul Minchin of the Co. of Carlow.-- In Stephen-street, Mrs. Fletcher, Wife of Doctor Fletcher. Freeman Journal Dublin, Ireland Tuesday, August 28, 1764 Col. Phaire, the Hon. Ricarda Phaire, Lady Julia Annesly, Capt. Pierce, Luke Grant, Esq; Mr. Gorman and a Cargo of Merchandise arrived in the Lively, Williams, from Parkgate; and the Kildare, M'Cullogh, with Passengers and Merchandise, arrived at the same Place. John Healy Hutchinson, Esq; and his Lady, Counsellor Fitzgibbon, Major Jeffries and his Lady, Col. Clarges, Capt. Cashel, _____ Smyth, and _____ Upton, Esqrs., Miss Grove, Mr. and Mrs. Trufin, Mess. Maddock, Parker, Jones and Chamberlin, sailed in the Dorset Yacht, Capt. Williams, for Parkgate. At Night, Mess. Flood, Willes, Kelly, Rawden, and the Mail, arrived in the Bessgborough Packet from Hollyhead; and Mr. and Miss Phillips and Mr. Thomas sailed in the Mary, Williams, for Parkgate. Same Day was married, Mr. Whelling of the Upper-Coombe, to the Widow Williams of said Place. Monday, Aug. 20] An Adjournment of the Quarter Sessions of the City of Dublin was held at the Tholsel, when the following Person were tried and found guilty of Felonies, viz. Honora Brier, Peter Carty, Phoebe Nicholson, John Traynor, and Michael Brady, and all ordered for Transportation; Rebecca Hall and Catherine Deering and Annistas Magennis, were ordered private Correction; and four were acquitted. After which Court adjourned to Wednesday the 29th Instant. Thursday, Aug. 23] The Hampden, Packet-boat, arrived from Holyhead with Captains Gray, Arthur, Tate, Johnson, Butler and Thompson, Mr. Wilkinson and Family, Miss Cornell, Mrs. Carlton, Mrs. Dobson, Miss Staples, Miss Huttable, Messrs. Bolton, Ladwell, Cuffley [or Cussley] , Morris, Robinson, Fawcet, Robinson, Dunn, Billing, Magee, Scott, Twigg and one Mail. Friday, Aug. 24] Being Election Day, of the Corporation of Cutlers, Painter-Stainers, and Stationers, or, Guild of St. LUKKE, the Evangelist; Mr. Richard Ashley, Cutler, was elected Master, Mr. John Lightburne, Painter, and Mr. _____ _____, Stationer, were elected Wardens, for the ensuing Year. MARRIAGES.] In Great Britain-street, Mr. John Castle, to the agreeable Miss Geraldine Teatt, of said Street.-- In Belfast, Mr. Samuel Hyde, Merchant to Miss Peggy Hamilton, Daughter of James Hamilton of Ballymena, Esq; - Joseph Deane, Esq; Representative in Parliament for the Borough of Ennisteague, to Mrs. Daly, of Kilbrue, the Seat of Gorges Lowther, Esq; in the County of Meath.-- Mr. Alcock, near the City Bason, to Miss Elizabeth Carmichael, of Bride-street, Daughter of the last Rev. John Carmichael. DEATHS.] In Trinity lane, of a tedious Indisposition, Mr. John Burnet.-- Hon. and Rev. John Maitland, (Brother to the Earl of Maitland) Rector of Painstown and Castlepollard in the Diocese of Meath.-- At his Country Seat in the County of Tyrone, Robert Lowry, Esquire.-- In Great Ship-street, Mr. James Truelock, Gun-Smith.-- In Church-street, Mr. Lamb.-- In Rider's-Lane, Mr. William Fleming, A Gentleman of a good Character, and whose death is sincerely lamented.-- At Cork, Mrs. Frith.-- Clement Barry, Esq; of Broadfield near Rathcool, in the County of Dublin.-- At Killester, Mr. William Ratty, Printer.-- In Charles-street, _____ Richard Middleton, one of the People called Quaker's.-- In Dominick-street, the Hon. Richard Earl of Ross; that Title is now extinct, and by his Decease a PENSION of 4000l. per annum, on this Establishment, reverts to the PUBLIC. Cathy Joynt Labath Ireland Old News http://www.IrelandOldNews.com/

THE CONNAUGHT JOURNAL Galway, Thursday, September 30, 1824 SWEARING IN OF CORPORATE OFFICERS Yesterday was the 29th and every eye was looking forward to the list of Officers for the coming year; but, what was their surprise, to find on answering in at all. All the Officers stand in state unto, save and except one, our late Deputy Mayor, Mr. Hardiman Burke. This Gentleman will not be the Deputy for the future. He has not resigned the Office- but he is out. Home comes this- Mr. Burke as Chief Magistrate, gave general satisfaction- he, to our knowledge, was always averse to the gross impositions at the Toll-gap, and invariably gave ample satisfaction to such as were agrieved. No Deputy has been sworn in. Mr. Daly is Mayor, and has, of course, undertaken to do the duty single-handed. But, how can he attend his duty at the seat of Parliament and his duty as Mayor of Galway? Why, if the Honorable Gentleman even possessed the ubiquity of Sir Boyle Roche's bird, it would be impossible for him to discharge the two-fold trust.- The Corporate Officers are - JAMES DALY, Esq. M.P., Mayor. JAMES O'HARA, Esq., Recorder. NICHOLAS BROWNE, and _______ WHATELEY, Esqrs., Sheriffs. Very Rev. JAMES DALY, Warden. THE ARMY Promotions, Exchanges and Resignation of Regimental Officers. No Officer shall be promoted to the rank of Captain, until he has been two years an effective Subaltern. No Officer shall be promoted to the rank of Major, until he has been six years in the service. No Regimental Officer, being actually under orders to join a regiment or battalion on Foreign service shall be permitted to exchange into another regiment, except such exchanges shall be solicited on the ground of extreme ill health, which must be certified by a Military Medical Officer. - In these medical certificates it must be clearly stated, whether the cause of the Officer's inability has, or has not, arisen subsequently to his having been placed under orders to join his regiment. Officers who give in the resignation of their Commissions, or who apply to retire on Half-pay with or without the difference, are not, in consequence, to quit their regiments, until they receive regular permission for that purpose. The Colonels or Commanding Officers of regiments, of Militia, when embodied, and serving under a General Officer's command, are required, previously to their submitting the resignation of any Officer to the Lord Lieutenant of their respective counties, to make a communication of their intention through the General Officer commanding the Brigade to the General Officer commanding the district. N.B. - It is not required that the communications on this subject shall be transmitted for the approbation of the Commander-in-Chief. When the General Officer commanding has no objection to the resignation being accepted, he is to signify the same by the Colonel or Commanding Officer of the Militia Regiment, who will then forward the resignation to the Lord Lieutenant. The 11th (North Devon) regiment of Infantry, has moved from Belfast to Templemore. Cathy Joynt Labath Ireland Old News http://www.IrelandOldNews.com/

TAY We love to reflect on the days of the past, As revealed by historical tomes; On the people who lived, when the world was still vast; On their worries, their work and their homes. Retrospection creates a romantic appeal, Life may have been carefree and gay; But a query that's never been answered I feel, Is: How did they do without Tay? When St Patrick himself came to free us from sin, And place us on paths of devotion, He proved that good over evil must win, Amid scenes of religious emotion. He banished the snakes from the isle of the blest; He taught our first saints how to pray. And preached in old age with great vigour and zest. Well, how was that done without tay? There were men who could quarry and carry the stones To the masons, whose aim was perfection. They built the round towers, those spherical cones Designed for the people's protection. There were painters, musicians and writers of fame, Their work highly valued today. They ignited and fostered the cultural flame. Well, how did they work without tay? As we move through an era of seething unrest, What looks like a global upheaval, While optimists hopefully seek for the best, The pessimists only find evil. Though the prophets of doom speak of death and the tomb, In the midst of their gloom let us say, There's a blossom of hope, that is always in bloom- For, thanks be to God, WE have tay. -- The late Matt Duggan, born in 1914 in Maguiresbridge, Co. Fermanagh. His family emigrated to Scotland when he was six, but at the age of nine he was adopted by an uncle in Derrylin, Co. Fermanagh, and he finished his schooling there. Mr. Duggan was a POW in WWII, and was a postman in Derrylin for 25 years. (tay/tea)

SNIPPET: When WWI broke out in the summer of 1914, Irish Americans joined the rest of America in opposing U. S. involvement. For most Americans, this was simply an expression of traditional American isolationism. For Irish Americans, however, there were additional reasons, most especially the long-standing belief that whatever was bad for England had to be good for Ireland. At the very least they balked at the idea of Irish American soldiers being sent to die on behalf of His Majesty's empire. They rejected John REDMOND's decision to pledge Irish support to the British war effort as a means to gain home rule after the war. Irish American opposition reached its apex in the months following the 1916 Easter Rising and summary executions of the leaders. Still, when the U. S. declared war on Germany in April 1917, Irish Americans set aside their nationalist ideals and cast their support for the American cause. On April 7, 1917, as soon as he heard that America had declared war on Germany, famed songwriter George Michael COHAN set about writing a patriotic song that would soon become the WWI anthem, "Over There." Finished in a single day, the song proved wildly popular, selling millions of copies of sheet music and records. President Woodrow WILSON declared that it inspired American manhood. In 1940, COHAN received a Congressional Medal of Honor for "Over There" and "You're a Grand Ole Flag." COHAN was born July 3, 1878, in Providence, RI, but all his life he considered July 4th to be his birthday. A multitalented actor, dancer, lyricist, playwright, and producer, COHAN was once called "the best thing the Irish ever gave America." A descendant of Co. Cork emigrants, he began his stage career as an infant in the family vaudeville act, the Four Cohans, which became a Broadway success at the turn of the century. Before he was 40, he was a leading producer and had created a popular form of musical plays and starred in many of his own productions. COHAN played a large role in helping to elevate vaudeville with its crude Irish stereotyping into a more respectable Broadway entertainment, and in a career spanning nearly 40 years, he had a hand in 80 Broadway shows, for which he acted, wrote, composed, or otherwise contributed. Popular songs include "Give My Regards to Broadway" and "Yankee Doodle Boy." He was also highly successful in his role as the father in Eugene O'NEILL's play, "Ah, Wilderness," and as Franklin D. Roosevelt in the musical, "I'd Rather Be Right." Actor James CAGNEY portrayed COHAN's life in the 1942 Academy Award-winning motion picture, "Yankee Doodle Dandy," and he was also the subject of the 1968 Broadway musical "George M."

Hi Pam probably no help to you but I know some people here in Aust and their family came from Kinsale, their name is Kensell. Regards Jen pam mercier wrote: > > Could SKS point me in the direction of passenger lists from Ireland, > specifically Co Cork to England, between 1939 and 1844. > > My ancestors came from Kinsale and settled in England, London, I > cannot find them on the 1841 census of London so was hoping to back > track from passenger lists to find when the came to England . > > The family I know are from Kinsale are the Coveneys/Coveny my 3 x > great grandmother and her husband was James Griffiths who only states > Ireland as his place of birth. > The copule married in London in 1844. > > James Griffiths father was Daniel Griffiths and Mary Coveneys parents > were Elizaberth and William Coveney. > Both fathers had died before the pair married. > > Any help would be greatly appreciated > > > ==== IRELAND Mailing List ==== > Ireland Mailing List website..surname registry, links, lookup > volunteers,unsubscribe, change your subscription from L to D or D to L > http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/IrelandList/ > > >

Hello, About 4 years ago, my friend, Bob, and I attended the funeral of his brand-new daughter-in-law's father ! His son and daughter-in-law had just been married near Boston, MA, and her father "walked her down the aisle" and sang "beautifully" during the service ! Unfortunately, just a week or two later, just days before the extended family was moving to Florida, he died suddenly ! At the funeral home in Boston I saw a beautiful poem in a frame on the wall. When I inquired about it, they said I could have a copy of it: Merry Christmas from Heaven I still hear the songs I still see the lights I still feel your love on cold wintery nights I still share your hopes and all of your cares I'll even remind you to please say your prayers I just want to tell you you still make me proud You stand head and shoulders above all the crowd Keep trying each moment to stay in His grace I came here before you to help set your place You don't have to be perfect all of the time He forgives you the slip if you continue to climb To my family and friends please be thankful today I'm still close beside you in a new special way I love you all dearly now don't shed a tear Cause, I'm spending my Christmas with Jesus this year (Seems to have been written in the 1980's by a John Wm. Mooney) Betty (near Lowell, MA, USA) P.S. I just lost a KERR uncle in October; even though he had long-standing health problems, he died quite suddenly ! It has just occurred to me that I should send this poem (and the other) to my aunt and cousins ! Also, I borrowed a special book from the Library a few weeks ago. It was the "History of Argenteuil County, Quebec Province ....." published in the late 1800's ! It is an excellent "history book" of the history of Canada from the early 1800's ! Both my uncle and I are descended from two people mentioned in the above book: There is a short paragraph on William HENDERSON, who it states was from .. County Sligo, Ireland ! And, there is a very brief mention of "that Irishman KERR" !! George KERR's grandparents were William KERR (from Argenteuil County, Quebec) and Elizabeth HANNAH, whose parents had come from Glasgow to Boston in the 1850's, when she was an infant. (The parents had been born in Donegal.) William KERR was the oldest son of cousins, Robert KERR and Elizabeth HENDERSON, who had been born in Argenteuil County in 1827. Their "related" parents arrived there in 1823. They had left Sligo, and they reportedly were born in Sligo in the 1785 to 1805 timeframe. But, not even the County Sligo Heritage and Genealogy Centre was able to find out who their parents were ! They probably lived in the outskirts of the county - possibly in the area of the Calry Parish ! (KERR's were definitely in that Parish - I don't know about the HENDERSON's).

Hi again listers. I have put yet more new Irish data online for all of you. This morning I added the following 1911 Census Records for the parish of Avoca in County Wicklow at http://www.rootsweb.com/~irlwic2/census_records/ More Cemetery records for County Wicklow Ireland at http://www.rootsweb.com/~irlwic2/grave_yards/ More cemetery records for County Wexford Ireland at http://www.ancestorsatrest.com/ireland_genealogy.shtml I have lots of other Irish data for County Wicklow, County Meath, County Louth. Hope this post is of some help. Brian P.S. Feel free to pass this post on if you think it has some value. ___________________________________________________ Try the New Netscape Mail Today! Virtually Spam-Free | More Storage | Import Your Contact List http://mail.netscape.com

Could SKS point me in the direction of passenger lists from Ireland, specifically Co Cork to England, between 1939 and 1844. My ancestors came from Kinsale and settled in England, London, I cannot find them on the 1841 census of London so was hoping to back track from passenger lists to find when the came to England . The family I know are from Kinsale are the Coveneys/Coveny my 3 x great grandmother and her husband was James Griffiths who only states Ireland as his place of birth. The copule married in London in 1844. James Griffiths father was Daniel Griffiths and Mary Coveneys parents were Elizaberth and William Coveney. Both fathers had died before the pair married. Any help would be greatly appreciated

MY FIRST CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below With tiny lights, like heaven's stars, reflecting on the snow. The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away that tear, For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear, But the sounds of music can't compare with the Christmas choir up here. I have no words to tell you the joy their voices bring, For it is beyond description to hear the angels sing. I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart, But I am not so far away. We really aren't apart. So be happy for me, dear ones. You know I hold you dear, And be glad I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. I send you each a special gift from my heavenly home above. I send you each a memory of my undying love. After all, "Love" is the gift, more precious than pure gold. It was always most important in the stories Jesus told. Please love and keep each other, as our Father said to do, For I can't count the blessings or love He has for you. So, have a Merry Christmas and wipe away the tear. Remember, I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. Author Unknown

Dear Bev, MacGinley, from Mag Fhionnghaile, from fionnghaile 'fair valour', originated in Donegal and a branch settled in Westmeath as Mac Ginnell. In Mayo it is rendered MacGinelly. Not to be confused with MacKinley. Regards, David

RETURN AND NO BLAME Father of mine, Your sunny smile is a dandelion as I come once again through the door. Our fumbled embrace drives the wind off my shoulder And your eyes hold a question You will not put As I break bread at your table after the long seasons away from it. Father, my head is bursting with the things I've seen in this strange, big world. but I don't have the words to tell you nor the boldness to disrupt your gentle daily ways, so I am quiet while the rashers cook, nod and grin at any old thing. "Oh, the boat was grand, they took me in at Larne," "And a pity they didn't keep you. Must have been a gypsy slipped you in and I in a dead sleep one night." Didn't I rob you of your eyes, father, and her of her smile? No dark blood but the simple need to lose an uneasy love drove me down unknown roads Where they spoke in different tongues, drove me about this planet till I had of it and it of me what we needed of each other. Yes, father, I will have more tea and sit here quiet in this room of my childhood and watch while the flames flicker the story of our distance on the wall. -- Paula Meehan (contemp.)

WHEN I WAS A LITTLE GIRL When I was a little girl In a garden playing A thing was often said To chide us delaying. When after sunny hours, At twilight's falling, Down through the garden walks Came our old nurse calling "Come in! for it's growing late, And the grass will wet ye! Come in! or when it's dark The Fenians will get ye." Then, at this dreadful news, All helter-skelter, The panic-struck little flock Ran home for shelter. And round the nursery fire Sat still to listen, Fifty bare toes on the hearth, Ten eyes a'glisten. To hear of a night in March, And loyal folk waiting, To see a great army of men Come devastating. An Army of Papists grim, With a green flag o'er them, Red-coats and black police Flying before them. But God (Who our nurse declared Guards British dominions) Sent down a fall of snow And scattered the Fenians. "But somewhere they're lurking yet, Maybe they're near us," Four little hearts pit-a-pate Thought, "Can they hear us?" Then the wind-shaken pane Sounded like drumming; "Oh!" they cried, "tuck us in, The Fenians are coming!" Four little pairs of hands In the cots where she led those, Over their frightened heads Pulled up the bedclothes. But one little rebel there, Watching all with laughter, Thought, "When the Fenians come I'll rise and go after." Wished she had been a boy And a good deal older -- Able to walk for miles With a gun on her shoulder. Able to lift aloft The Green Flag o'er them (Red-coats and black police Flying before them). And, as she dropped asleep, Was wondering whether God, if they prayed to Him, Would give fine weather. -- Alice Milligan (b. 1866)

Would like to hear from anyone who might be researching surname MAGINLEY/McGINLEY or other variants in Ireland. Have no idea re origination there. - *possibly* Ulster Co's. John MAGINLEY b ca 1808 - Ireland + Margaret J. b ca 1820 - Ireland Son: Thomas J. b 27 Feb. 1843 - Ireland + Anna Elizabeth BERRY/BARRY et al d/o James & Mary STEWART/STUART b 12 July 1842 - Ireland Hoping that someone can connect. My thanks, in advance. Bev

Hi there, If Kevin McCormack is reading this, please would he get in touch with me soon please. It concerns someone I met today in Treorchy, Rhondda, and naturally the conversation revolved around family history. All the best, Maureen Jenkins Rhondda