Hi Im new to this list as I have just discovered that my MCMullens seemed to have originated Balbriggan. Basically they turn up in Wigan Lancashire England early 1820s. One of them gives Balbriggan as place of birth on a census return- Margaret McMULLEN born circa 1812- father Michael. I have quite a few of them in Wigan and so would be very interested in anyone researching this name or indeed the local area. The older McMULLENS were Weavers, and they appear to use Church of England churches in England. I see from Griffiths valuation that there is a Mary MCMULLEN still in Balbriggan at that time so maybe some stayed there? Any info/advice on how to find out more will be more than welcome. Carol