GDAY:) Im researching my Direct Line of DOODY in Ireland. Family Talk is they may have originated in Co Clare around Kilrush area then Moved to Co Kerry My ggrandfather was JOHN THOMAS DOODY, Born circa 1860, And Sister MARY JOSEPHINE born 1864...Their Father was THOMAS DOODY JOHN and MARY came here to Australia in 1882 The Family thought they were from Co Clare, But in a newspaper Listing for John DOODYS marriage here in 1888, said he was second son of THOMAS DOODY of Listowel Co Kerry, Maybe they moved from Clare to Kerry Also does anyone have access to Irish records that they can check please a Baptism for Mary josephine doody in 1864, Catholic, Father Thomas. And Does anyone know please origin of DOODY Name.. Thankyou Regards from Australia Cathy:) Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com