Irene didn't provide much to go one, but perhaps those who descend from O'Rourke can at least give her some encouragement. Her address below. I am totally clueless on surname O'Rourke Thanks Don Original Message ----- From: Wayne Diamond To: donkelly@grovenet.net Sent: Saturday, October 12, 2002 5:20 AM Hi Don I live in Sydney and my Australian neighbour has just told me his daughters middle name is Breffney and his surname is O'Rourke. He is not sure of the ancestry. He thinks its an area of Ireland like Sydney would be a part of Australia! Can you help? My maiden name is Sweeney and I am from Galway. Thank you Irene Diamond --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.394 / Virus Database: 224 - Release Date: 10/3/02