History of the Great Lakes, Vol. 2 by J.B. Mansfield Published Chicago: J.H. Beers & Co. 1899 http://www.linkstothepast.com/marine/captainsO.html "Captain Simon O'Day of Muskegon, Mich., was born at Kilrush, County Clare, Ireland, in 1843. In 1850 the family emigrated to Canada, landing at Quebec, and after a residence of three years in Hamilton, Ont., removed to Buffalo, N. Y., where the Captain secured his education in the public schools. When he was but sixteen years of age he shipped on the schooner Petrel, and afterward on the schooner Chief Justice Marshall, on which he served during the season of 1859. Upon the opening of the season of 1860 he joined the schooner Circassian, and was transferred to another vessel during the season, and sailed on various vessels until the year 1872, when he took charge of the schooner Contest, of Chicago, remaining master of her five seasons. For three years subsequently he was master of the schooner H. C. Albrecht, and in 1881 he purchased an interest in the steambarge C. Hickox, and ran her as master eight years. He then purchased an interest in the steamer D. W. Powers, and was master of her four seasons. He sold his interest in the Powers in 1892, and in 1893 sailed as mate and master out of Chicago, finishing the World's Fair year as mate of the steamer George Burnham. In 1894 he sailed the steamer J. H. Shrigley, and in 1895 became master of the Samuel F. Hodge. In 1896 he was master of the Isabella J. Boyce, since which time he has been sailing the lakes. In 1868 Captain O'Day was married to Miss Mary Brennan, of Buffalo, by whom he had six children; Mary, Brian, Thomas, Jennie, Simon and Annie, all of whom are living. After their marriage Captain and Mrs. O'Day moved to Muskegon, Mich., where they resided until 1899, in which year they moved to Buffalo, N. Y., where they now make their home. Captain O'Day is well known as an inventor of an oil projectile, used for calming the waves."
"...The tract from Bowen's to Dunkle's was the Old Holderby farm which was bought from Captain Morgan by the Honorable Ed Kyle. Mr. Kyle was born in County Clare, Ireland, and immigrated to America at the age of eight years... He was educated in WheeIing and was assistant auditor to the first state auditor, Samuel Crane, and assisted in opening the books of the New State of West Virginia. Mr. Kyle bought land amounting to 800 acres from the Holderby heirs...in 1855. Mr. Kyle was twice elected Sheriff of Cabell County and raised the largest crop of wheat that was ever raised in Cabell County, 18000 bushels, at one time. Mr. Kyle deeded land for the first free school in his neighborhood. He also gave the land, for the site of, helped build the Olive Baptist Church, and the furnishings of the church were paid for by Mr. Kyle alone..." Chapter 3 History of Barboursville Community Prepared By J. W. Miller 1925 placed online at: http://www.webroots.org/library/usahist/howvc002.html
Unfortunately no names are available for Census returns before 1901. Larry. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alanna Scanlon" <alannal@prodigy.net> To: <irl-clare@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007 5:26 PM Subject: Re: [IRL-CLARE] 1841-1881 Popupation Figures for County Clare: > Dear Larry, > > Are these census available to look at for our names or will they sometime > be available? > > Thank you. > > Alanna > > Larry Brennan <bbs.ennis@eircom.net> wrote: > The number of people in County Clare according to the Census: > > 1841: 286,394 > 1851: 212,440 > 1881: 166,305 > 1871: 147,864 > 1881: 141,457 (71,058 Males, 70,399 Females) > > 1881 Returns: > > The number of distinct families in the County was 25,509. > The number of inhabited houses was: 24,459 > The average number of persons in a family being 5.44. > > Regards: > > Larry. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > IRL-CLARE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >
The enumeration of emigrants from Irish Ports did not commence till the 1st. May 1851. The nearest date to the time of the Census for which the Emigration Returns can be made up. Larry. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Patrick Casey" <pcasey@compuserve.com> To: <irl-clare@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007 6:12 PM Subject: Re: [IRL-CLARE] Emigration Returns from County Clare 1851-1880. I wonder how the Registrar General collected this data in those turbulent times. I mean, were turnstiles erected along the borders of County Clare ? Or at the ports ? If so, did they count the ones who came back home (as happened in my family). What, for that matter, was the definition of "emigration" ? If one asks the average ex-pat nowadays whether she/he has "emigrated" the majority will say "we..ee..l, I dunno, I guess I'll go back to XY one day....". Nevertheless, the numbers are interesting. Thanks, Larry. Pádraig (the Paddy that was) -----Original Message----- From: irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Larry Brennan Sent: 02 January 2007 18:03 To: IRL-CLARE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [IRL-CLARE] Emigration Returns from County Clare 1851-1880. The following are the returns for emigration from County Clare extracted from returns published by authority of the Registrar-General:: 1851 (from 1st. May): 9,499 1852: 8,792 1853: 8,280 1854: 7,410 1855: 3,387 1856: 2,621. 1857: 3,034 1858: 2,254 1859: 1,921 1860: 2,485 1861: (to 31st. March) 350 1861: (from 1st. April) 1,763 1862: 2,975 1863: 4,897 1864: 5,527 1865: 3,785 1866: 4,869 1867: 2,866 1868: 1,611 1869: 1,671 1871 (to 31st. March): 259 1871: (from 1st. April: 1,068 1872: 1,339 1873: 2,272 1874: 1,958 1975: 1,817 1876: 1,488 1877: 1,209 1878: 1,651 1879: 1,951 1880: 3,724. 1881: (to 31st. March ) 319. Regards: Larry. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRL-CLARE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRL-CLARE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
I wonder how the Registrar General collected this data in those turbulent times. I mean, were turnstiles erected along the borders of County Clare ? Or at the ports ? If so, did they count the ones who came back home (as happened in my family). What, for that matter, was the definition of "emigration" ? If one asks the average ex-pat nowadays whether she/he has "emigrated" the majority will say "we..ee..l, I dunno, I guess I'll go back to XY one day....". Nevertheless, the numbers are interesting. Thanks, Larry. Pádraig (the Paddy that was) -----Original Message----- From: irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Larry Brennan Sent: 02 January 2007 18:03 To: IRL-CLARE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [IRL-CLARE] Emigration Returns from County Clare 1851-1880. The following are the returns for emigration from County Clare extracted from returns published by authority of the Registrar-General:: 1851 (from 1st. May): 9,499 1852: 8,792 1853: 8,280 1854: 7,410 1855: 3,387 1856: 2,621. 1857: 3,034 1858: 2,254 1859: 1,921 1860: 2,485 1861: (to 31st. March) 350 1861: (from 1st. April) 1,763 1862: 2,975 1863: 4,897 1864: 5,527 1865: 3,785 1866: 4,869 1867: 2,866 1868: 1,611 1869: 1,671 1871 (to 31st. March): 259 1871: (from 1st. April: 1,068 1872: 1,339 1873: 2,272 1874: 1,958 1975: 1,817 1876: 1,488 1877: 1,209 1878: 1,651 1879: 1,951 1880: 3,724. 1881: (to 31st. March ) 319. Regards: Larry. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRL-CLARE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
What interesting numbers, Larry. Many thanks. The population of Clare in 2002 was 103,333. In 1996 it was 94,006 persons so the population appears to be rising again (presumably immigrants from Eastern Europe). It is interesting that 35.5% were still illiterate in 1881 despite the fact that Ireland had one of the most advanced school systems in Europe at that time. Pádraig (the Paddy that was) -----Original Message----- From: irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Larry Brennan Sent: 02 January 2007 18:17 To: IRL-CLARE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [IRL-CLARE] Fw: 1841-1881 Popupation Figures for County Clare: The number of people in County Clare according to the Census: 1841: 286,394 1851: 212,440 1881: 166,305 1871: 147,864 1881: 141,457 (71,058 Males, 70,399 Females) 1881 Returns: The number of distinct families in the County was 25,509. The number of inhabited houses was: 24,459 The average number of persons in a family being 5.44. Read & Write: 76,173 53.9% Read Only: 15,012 10.6% Illerate: 50,272 35.5% The number of Children attending School in County Clare week ending 17th. June 1871 was 18,521 or 35.6% of persons aged 5 years and under 20 County Clare covers an area of: 827,904 statute acres or 4.0% of the total area of the Country. Regards: Larry. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRL-CLARE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
The number of people in County Clare according to the Census: 1841: 286,394 1851: 212,440 1881: 166,305 1871: 147,864 1881: 141,457 (71,058 Males, 70,399 Females) 1881 Returns: The number of distinct families in the County was 25,509. The number of inhabited houses was: 24,459 The average number of persons in a family being 5.44. Read & Write: 76,173 53.9% Read Only: 15,012 10.6% Illerate: 50,272 35.5% The number of Children attending School in County Clare week ending 17th. June 1871 was 18,521 or 35.6% of persons aged 5 years and under 20 County Clare covers an area of: 827,904 statute acres or 4.0% of the total area of the Country. Regards: Larry.
The following are the returns for emigration from County Clare extracted from returns published by authority of the Registrar-General:: 1851 (from 1st. May): 9,499 1852: 8,792 1853: 8,280 1854: 7,410 1855: 3,387 1856: 2,621. 1857: 3,034 1858: 2,254 1859: 1,921 1860: 2,485 1861: (to 31st. March) 350 1861: (from 1st. April) 1,763 1862: 2,975 1863: 4,897 1864: 5,527 1865: 3,785 1866: 4,869 1867: 2,866 1868: 1,611 1869: 1,671 1871 (to 31st. March): 259 1871: (from 1st. April: 1,068 1872: 1,339 1873: 2,272 1874: 1,958 1975: 1,817 1876: 1,488 1877: 1,209 1878: 1,651 1879: 1,951 1880: 3,724. 1881: (to 31st. March ) 319. Regards: Larry.
Dear Larry, Are these census available to look at for our names or will they sometime be available? Thank you. Alanna Larry Brennan <bbs.ennis@eircom.net> wrote: The number of people in County Clare according to the Census: 1841: 286,394 1851: 212,440 1881: 166,305 1871: 147,864 1881: 141,457 (71,058 Males, 70,399 Females) 1881 Returns: The number of distinct families in the County was 25,509. The number of inhabited houses was: 24,459 The average number of persons in a family being 5.44. Regards: Larry.
Thanks for the reminder Padraig, I had a thought and followed it. Robert -----Original Message----- From: irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Casey Sent: Monday, 1 January 2007 9:48 PM To: irl-clare@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IRL-CLARE] OT: Visiting Ireland--need advice,please - why not visit Clare ? Remembering that this is (or was ?) the Clare List I was waiting for someone to point out that the best places to stay when visiting Dublin are in Clare. Clare is near Dublin (on the Antipodean or North American scale of things), has lots of places to visit and scenery to enjoy and great people to meet and talk to and, why, it still has space to park your car (some of it free). While in Clare you might stay at Declan Barron's magnificent seat in Ennis and breathe in some100 octane Clare genealogy there, or you could stay in any one of the delightful B&Bs overlooking wild scenery with unlimited walks and bike rides. Oh, yes, and you could also visit Dublin if you have a free day. Pádraig (the Paddy that was) -----Original Message----- From: irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Judith Mason Sent: 01 January 2007 08:56 To: irl-clare@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IRL-CLARE] OT: Visiting Ireland--need advice, please Robert, if you stay outside of Dublin, definately visit.........there are beautiful areas and much history. Be wary.........pick-pockets, car break-ins, you name the crime! The area just behind O'Connell Street is high crime when I was last there. I stayed at a Georgian B & B very near St. Stephen's Green. I was beautiful and quite convenient. Happy New Year! Judie Robert Craig Doherty <rdo40224@bigpond.net.au> wrote: Thanks Kat That certainly puts a different completion on Dublin. The north of Dublin was becoming our target area and you have confirmed that. Thanks again Robert -----Original Message----- From: irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Revenir9@aol.com Sent: Monday, 1 January 2007 10:58 AM To: irl-clare@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IRL-CLARE] OT: Visiting Ireland--need advice, please Hi, As your plans are not yet in stone. would recommend that you stay outside of Dublin and go in for a day. Spend your time in the country. Dublin is just another city and not a particularly pretty one at that. Although it does have some pretty areas and interesting sights. If you want to do some genealogy work at the library you might want to spend more time but if you really want to meet the people of Ireland and see her incredible beauty - get out of Dublin - quick! The Reefs is a B&B we love in Skerries. It is right across the road from the Irish Sea and the views from Violet Clinton's rooms are really beautiful. On a clear day just incredible and on a cloudy day intriguing. She is a lovely lady and always makes us feel almost like family. You can take the bus or the train into Dublin for the day and then spend a couple of days seeing the sights that are so incredible and so near to Skerries: Slane, the Hill of Slane, Tara, the Boyne River and sight of the famous battle, Newgrange and Knowth, many castles, and high crosses are easy drives. This area north of Dublin has so much history and is so beautiful. One of our favorite parts of Ireland. In September the days are still long and the forty shades of green of Meath and Westmeath just have to be seen to be believed. You really can see most of the sights of Dublin on the hop-on hop-off busses. If you wish to go to Kilmalham jail (spelling wrong) then you can either walk from a close stop or take a taxi. But Guinness, Trinity college and St. Stephens Green, along with most of the other places you have heard of are easily reached from the bus. If you start early you could easily see the sights in a day even stopping for a pint and lunch. Most of the legendary beauty of Ireland is not found in her cities. Her lakes, mountains, quaint small towns, castles, religious ruins, high crosses, and the forty shades of green are found in abundance and are waiting for each new visitor to be enchanted. Enjoy. Kat ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRL-CLARE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRL-CLARE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRL-CLARE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRL-CLARE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
..........and those who are looking for a really memorable place to stay in Clare - the sort of house that cultured travellers such as William Thackeray or Marie de Bovet or the Chevalier De Latocnaye might have stayed at (but with 21st century amenities) - might check out http://www.newparkhouse.com/ ............... Pádraig (the Paddy that was) -----Original Message----- From: irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Declan Barron Sent: 01 January 2007 16:42 To: irl-clare@rootsweb.com Subject: [IRL-CLARE] Clare Visit Here are some sites that might help when visiting Co. Clare http://www.shannonregiontourism.ie/content.asp?id=27 http://www.burrenbeo.com http://www.burrenforts.ie/ http://www.shannonheritage.com http://www.irishfarmholidays.com http://www.burrenlife.com Declan ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRL-CLARE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
Thank very much for these, Larry. I couldn't get http://svc007.bne009i.server-web.com/catalogue/onlinebook/gatewaysearch.ehtm l to take me anywhere. Do you have an alternative link to this site ? Pádraig (the Paddy that was) -----Original Message----- From: irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Larry Brennan Sent: 01 January 2007 14:51 To: irl-clare@rootsweb.com Subject: [IRL-CLARE] Irish Convicts to Australia. I came across the followings details while surfing Australian sites with regard to those researching Irish Convicts to Australia. Irish Convict Stuff http://www.pcug.org.au/~ppmay/convicts.htm http://www.nationalarchives.ie/topics/transportation/search01.html Others http://svc007.bne009i.server-web.com/catalogue/onlinebook/gatewaysearch.ehtm l http://www.blaxland.com/ozships/page.htm http://members.iinet.net.au/~perthdps/convicts/index.html (has alot of links) http://users.bigpond.net.au/convicts/ http://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/convicts.htm Happy new year. Larry. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRL-CLARE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
No problem, Robert. I just wanted to make sure that Clare gets a good big slice of the tourist cake, ha ha. Pádraig (the Paddy that was) -----Original Message----- From: irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Robert Craig Doherty Sent: 01 January 2007 13:13 To: irl-clare@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IRL-CLARE] OT: Visiting Ireland--need advice,please - why not visit Clare ? Thanks for the reminder Padraig, I had a thought and followed it. Robert -----Original Message----- From: irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Casey Sent: Monday, 1 January 2007 9:48 PM To: irl-clare@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IRL-CLARE] OT: Visiting Ireland--need advice,please - why not visit Clare ? Remembering that this is (or was ?) the Clare List I was waiting for someone to point out that the best places to stay when visiting Dublin are in Clare. Clare is near Dublin (on the Antipodean or North American scale of things), has lots of places to visit and scenery to enjoy and great people to meet and talk to and, why, it still has space to park your car (some of it free). While in Clare you might stay at Declan Barron's magnificent seat in Ennis and breathe in some100 octane Clare genealogy there, or you could stay in any one of the delightful B&Bs overlooking wild scenery with unlimited walks and bike rides. Oh, yes, and you could also visit Dublin if you have a free day. Pádraig (the Paddy that was) -----Original Message----- From: irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Judith Mason Sent: 01 January 2007 08:56 To: irl-clare@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IRL-CLARE] OT: Visiting Ireland--need advice, please Robert, if you stay outside of Dublin, definately visit.........there are beautiful areas and much history. Be wary.........pick-pockets, car break-ins, you name the crime! The area just behind O'Connell Street is high crime when I was last there. I stayed at a Georgian B & B very near St. Stephen's Green. I was beautiful and quite convenient. Happy New Year! Judie Robert Craig Doherty <rdo40224@bigpond.net.au> wrote: Thanks Kat That certainly puts a different completion on Dublin. The north of Dublin was becoming our target area and you have confirmed that. Thanks again Robert -----Original Message----- From: irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Revenir9@aol.com Sent: Monday, 1 January 2007 10:58 AM To: irl-clare@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IRL-CLARE] OT: Visiting Ireland--need advice, please Hi, As your plans are not yet in stone. would recommend that you stay outside of Dublin and go in for a day. Spend your time in the country. Dublin is just another city and not a particularly pretty one at that. Although it does have some pretty areas and interesting sights. If you want to do some genealogy work at the library you might want to spend more time but if you really want to meet the people of Ireland and see her incredible beauty - get out of Dublin - quick! The Reefs is a B&B we love in Skerries. It is right across the road from the Irish Sea and the views from Violet Clinton's rooms are really beautiful. On a clear day just incredible and on a cloudy day intriguing. She is a lovely lady and always makes us feel almost like family. You can take the bus or the train into Dublin for the day and then spend a couple of days seeing the sights that are so incredible and so near to Skerries: Slane, the Hill of Slane, Tara, the Boyne River and sight of the famous battle, Newgrange and Knowth, many castles, and high crosses are easy drives. This area north of Dublin has so much history and is so beautiful. One of our favorite parts of Ireland. In September the days are still long and the forty shades of green of Meath and Westmeath just have to be seen to be believed. You really can see most of the sights of Dublin on the hop-on hop-off busses. If you wish to go to Kilmalham jail (spelling wrong) then you can either walk from a close stop or take a taxi. But Guinness, Trinity college and St. Stephens Green, along with most of the other places you have heard of are easily reached from the bus. If you start early you could easily see the sights in a day even stopping for a pint and lunch. Most of the legendary beauty of Ireland is not found in her cities. Her lakes, mountains, quaint small towns, castles, religious ruins, high crosses, and the forty shades of green are found in abundance and are waiting for each new visitor to be enchanted. Enjoy. Kat ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRL-CLARE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRL-CLARE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRL-CLARE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRL-CLARE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRL-CLARE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
Here are some sites that might help when visiting Co. Clare http://www.shannonregiontourism.ie/content.asp?id=27 http://www.burrenbeo.com http://www.burrenforts.ie/ http://www.shannonheritage.com http://www.irishfarmholidays.com http://www.burrenlife.com Declan
I came across the followings details while surfing Australian sites with regard to those researching Irish Convicts to Australia. Irish Convict Stuff http://www.pcug.org.au/~ppmay/convicts.htm http://www.nationalarchives.ie/topics/transportation/search01.html Others http://svc007.bne009i.server-web.com/catalogue/onlinebook/gatewaysearch.ehtml http://www.blaxland.com/ozships/page.htm http://members.iinet.net.au/~perthdps/convicts/index.html (has alot of links) http://users.bigpond.net.au/convicts/ http://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/convicts.htm Happy new year. Larry.
Thanks Kat That certainly puts a different completion on Dublin. The north of Dublin was becoming our target area and you have confirmed that. Thanks again Robert -----Original Message----- From: irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Revenir9@aol.com Sent: Monday, 1 January 2007 10:58 AM To: irl-clare@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IRL-CLARE] OT: Visiting Ireland--need advice, please Hi, As your plans are not yet in stone. would recommend that you stay outside of Dublin and go in for a day. Spend your time in the country. Dublin is just another city and not a particularly pretty one at that. Although it does have some pretty areas and interesting sights. If you want to do some genealogy work at the library you might want to spend more time but if you really want to meet the people of Ireland and see her incredible beauty - get out of Dublin - quick! The Reefs is a B&B we love in Skerries. It is right across the road from the Irish Sea and the views from Violet Clinton's rooms are really beautiful. On a clear day just incredible and on a cloudy day intriguing. She is a lovely lady and always makes us feel almost like family. You can take the bus or the train into Dublin for the day and then spend a couple of days seeing the sights that are so incredible and so near to Skerries: Slane, the Hill of Slane, Tara, the Boyne River and sight of the famous battle, Newgrange and Knowth, many castles, and high crosses are easy drives. This area north of Dublin has so much history and is so beautiful. One of our favorite parts of Ireland. In September the days are still long and the forty shades of green of Meath and Westmeath just have to be seen to be believed. You really can see most of the sights of Dublin on the hop-on hop-off busses. If you wish to go to Kilmalham jail (spelling wrong) then you can either walk from a close stop or take a taxi. But Guinness, Trinity college and St. Stephens Green, along with most of the other places you have heard of are easily reached from the bus. If you start early you could easily see the sights in a day even stopping for a pint and lunch. Most of the legendary beauty of Ireland is not found in her cities. Her lakes, mountains, quaint small towns, castles, religious ruins, high crosses, and the forty shades of green are found in abundance and are waiting for each new visitor to be enchanted. Enjoy. Kat ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRL-CLARE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
Thank you for these links gentlemen. I do appreciated the resources. Happy New Year. On 1/1/07, Patrick Casey <pcasey@compuserve.com> wrote: > > > ..........and those who are looking for a really memorable place to stay > in > Clare - the sort of house that cultured travellers such as William > Thackeray > or Marie de Bovet or the Chevalier De Latocnaye might have stayed at (but > with 21st century amenities) - might check out > http://www.newparkhouse.com/ > ............... > > Pádraig (the Paddy that was) > > > -----Original Message----- > From: irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto: > irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com] > On Behalf Of Declan Barron > Sent: 01 January 2007 16:42 > To: irl-clare@rootsweb.com > Subject: [IRL-CLARE] Clare Visit > > > > Here are some sites that might help when visiting Co. Clare > http://www.shannonregiontourism.ie/content.asp?id=27 > http://www.burrenbeo.com > http://www.burrenforts.ie/ > http://www.shannonheritage.com > http://www.irishfarmholidays.com > http://www.burrenlife.com > > Declan > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > IRL-CLARE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > IRL-CLARE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >
Remembering that this is (or was ?) the Clare List I was waiting for someone to point out that the best places to stay when visiting Dublin are in Clare. Clare is near Dublin (on the Antipodean or North American scale of things), has lots of places to visit and scenery to enjoy and great people to meet and talk to and, why, it still has space to park your car (some of it free). While in Clare you might stay at Declan Barron's magnificent seat in Ennis and breathe in some100 octane Clare genealogy there, or you could stay in any one of the delightful B&Bs overlooking wild scenery with unlimited walks and bike rides. Oh, yes, and you could also visit Dublin if you have a free day. Pádraig (the Paddy that was) -----Original Message----- From: irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Judith Mason Sent: 01 January 2007 08:56 To: irl-clare@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IRL-CLARE] OT: Visiting Ireland--need advice, please Robert, if you stay outside of Dublin, definately visit.........there are beautiful areas and much history. Be wary.........pick-pockets, car break-ins, you name the crime! The area just behind O'Connell Street is high crime when I was last there. I stayed at a Georgian B & B very near St. Stephen's Green. I was beautiful and quite convenient. Happy New Year! Judie Robert Craig Doherty <rdo40224@bigpond.net.au> wrote: Thanks Kat That certainly puts a different completion on Dublin. The north of Dublin was becoming our target area and you have confirmed that. Thanks again Robert -----Original Message----- From: irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:irl-clare-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Revenir9@aol.com Sent: Monday, 1 January 2007 10:58 AM To: irl-clare@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IRL-CLARE] OT: Visiting Ireland--need advice, please Hi, As your plans are not yet in stone. would recommend that you stay outside of Dublin and go in for a day. Spend your time in the country. Dublin is just another city and not a particularly pretty one at that. Although it does have some pretty areas and interesting sights. If you want to do some genealogy work at the library you might want to spend more time but if you really want to meet the people of Ireland and see her incredible beauty - get out of Dublin - quick! The Reefs is a B&B we love in Skerries. It is right across the road from the Irish Sea and the views from Violet Clinton's rooms are really beautiful. On a clear day just incredible and on a cloudy day intriguing. She is a lovely lady and always makes us feel almost like family. You can take the bus or the train into Dublin for the day and then spend a couple of days seeing the sights that are so incredible and so near to Skerries: Slane, the Hill of Slane, Tara, the Boyne River and sight of the famous battle, Newgrange and Knowth, many castles, and high crosses are easy drives. This area north of Dublin has so much history and is so beautiful. One of our favorite parts of Ireland. In September the days are still long and the forty shades of green of Meath and Westmeath just have to be seen to be believed. You really can see most of the sights of Dublin on the hop-on hop-off busses. If you wish to go to Kilmalham jail (spelling wrong) then you can either walk from a close stop or take a taxi. But Guinness, Trinity college and St. Stephens Green, along with most of the other places you have heard of are easily reached from the bus. If you start early you could easily see the sights in a day even stopping for a pint and lunch. Most of the legendary beauty of Ireland is not found in her cities. Her lakes, mountains, quaint small towns, castles, religious ruins, high crosses, and the forty shades of green are found in abundance and are waiting for each new visitor to be enchanted. Enjoy. Kat ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRL-CLARE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRL-CLARE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRL-CLARE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
I would second Sharon's conclusion about there being magic to be had. For anyone who loves Irish literature and history, Dublin should not be missed unless they're nervous about cities in general. It's a different part of Ireland from the countryside, but a very important part. Diane
To one and all researchers and would be researchers. May the happiness of the new year reside in finding a living unknown cousin, a new documentation for old ancestors, at least one new source to investigate and the removal of one more stone from the stone wall. And above all may at least one other person be genuinely interested in what you find. God Bless you ----- now and always ---- With the gift of Irish Cheer. God give you a happy heart And keep you through the year. Clifford In Wild and wonderful West Virginia --- where sunshine greets this new year's morn.