And even uncommon names don't always help in Irish research It's just pot-luck half the time -----Original Message----- From: Helen Mcnamara Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2011 3:02 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [IRL-CLARE] Conole & McNamara family Who in their right mind would research such common surnames.ME. I am also researching SMITH in Derby, CHALLENGER in Somerst, REILLY in Ireland. Oh to be researching an uncommon name. GOOD luck with your search. What names are you researching? Helen