I would like to wish everybody on the list a very Merry Christmas and a safe holiday season.   I have made significant progress with my research, both finding new Doolan ancestors, and beginning to learn about their lives from 1700 onwards. The problem is that for every new piece of information there are many more new questions.   I would like to thank Cara for the list, for the links and information contributed via it, and for putting us in touch with others that are so helpful. Thankyou Brian for providing so much via the memorial deeds. I am hoping to begin sorting all the new information over the holiday break. Your patience and comments have really helped.   My most useful tip was provided by another kind man whose name I have mislaid. To search a long document try 'CTRL' and 'F' for a search box.     I am still hoping to get to Ireland in 2013.    Best wishes and successful researching Julie