Hi All Just thought I would declare my interests as far as family history in Galway is concerned. According to the 1881 UK census, my ggg-grandfather PATRICK BIRD who lived in Hulme, Manchester hailed from Galway. His age was recorded as 40 yrs, which would give him a birthdate of around 1841. He was certainly living in Manchester by 1858 as his daughter, ELIZABETH BIRD was born that year. If anybody has information which might help me in my research, I would be very grateful. Thanks Karl Elliston