Hello Listers, My gr grandfather MATTHEW MASON was b.1832 in Athlunkard, County Clare to JAMES MASON & BRIDGET HAYES . MATTHEW MASON m. MARY JANE O'BRIEN 2/28/1871 in Newport Parish, Co. Tipperary. I was told by a historian from Co. Clare that the MASONS came to the East Clare area via Dublin and Tipperary. Would be grateful to anyone able to provide and informaton regarding this surname. Thanks! Judie Mason Chicago IL