Patrick, I haven't been there since 1999, but if you are going to do research, allow plenty of time in Dublin. It seems to me I had to get a permit for the microfilm room at the National Library and had to wait for the appropriate time to do so. By the time I got setup to do any research, half the day was gone. If you plan to just visit areas, again, allow a LOT of time at each place. I scheduled our trip as if these places were in the US connected by major highways. First of all, the large breakfast you'll get at the B&B will give you a slow start. Then the narrow roads and frequent towns will cause you to drive slower than you anticipated and you may arrive mid-afternoon. You find that you better get lunch before the places close (not like McDonalds, open all day). All of a sudden you find that it's late in the afternoon and you haven't even started to look around. I'm not complaining, it was my own fault for not planning a more leisurely trip. I was trying to see too much in the one trip to Ireland. So slow down and enjoy your heritage. By the way, if you trace your Enrights back to a Michael Enright who married Mary Shanahan before 1815, please let me know. Several of their descendants (mine included) emigrated in the late 1840s to Canada and then later on to Minnesota. Rita In a message dated 2/18/2008 2:13:27 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, irl-limerick-request@rootsweb.com writes: Hi listers, I am planning a trip to Limerick this July. I have booked a flight and a B&B for my stay. I plan to visit some cousins in the Clarina, Kildimo, Patrickswell,Ballybrown, Tervoe area. I'm searching for Enright relatives of my Dad, John Enright who was born in Newtown on Nov. 11, 1888. I will also check out my Mom's place of birth, Shrule, Mayo. Her maiden name was Rushe. I would appreciate any travel tips or suggestions as I am a recruit to this. The last time I did any traveling the US Army paid for it. Thank you all. Pat Patrick Enright **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)

Hi Rita, First let met hank you for that nice response. This is a great site with some wonderful people. I'll be in Limerick about nine days and I hope it will be enough time to do my visiting and sightseeing. I also want to tour Dublin and do some research. My Grandfather, Patrick Enright was born June 29th. 1849. His birth sponsor was Mary Shananhan. Patrick married Anne Collopy on Nov. 26th. 1876 and had nine children. Patrick's father was John Enright, born about 1797 and he married Alice Hurley on Feb. 25th. 1838. He died on July 15th. 1891. I hope this is a connection. Take care. Pat Patrick Enright pappyenright@earthlink.net ----- Original Message ----- From: PVMeistrel@aol.com To: irl-limerick@rootsweb.com Cc: pappyenright@earthlink.net Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 6:20 PM Subject: Re: Irish Travel Patrick, I haven't been there since 1999, but if you are going to do research, allow plenty of time in Dublin. It seems to me I had to get a permit for the microfilm room at the National Library and had to wait for the appropriate time to do so. By the time I got setup to do any research, half the day was gone. If you plan to just visit areas, again, allow a LOT of time at each place. I scheduled our trip as if these places were in the US connected by major highways. First of all, the large breakfast you'll get at the B&B will give you a slow start. Then the narrow roads and frequent towns will cause you to drive slower than you anticipated and you may arrive mid-afternoon. You find that you better get lunch before the places close (not like McDonalds, open all day). All of a sudden you find that it's late in the afternoon and you haven't even started to look around. I'm not complaining, it was my own fault for not planning a more leisurely trip. I was trying to see too much in the one trip to Ireland. So slow down and enjoy your heritage. By the way, if you trace your Enrights back to a Michael Enright who married Mary Shanahan before 1815, please let me know. Several of their descendants (mine included) emigrated in the late 1840s to Canada and then later on to Minnesota. Rita In a message dated 2/18/2008 2:13:27 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, irl-limerick-request@rootsweb.com writes: Hi listers, I am planning a trip to Limerick this July. I have booked a flight and a B&B for my stay. I plan to visit some cousins in the Clarina, Kildimo, Patrickswell,Ballybrown, Tervoe area. I'm searching for Enright relatives of my Dad, John Enright who was born in Newtown on Nov. 11, 1888. I will also check out my Mom's place of birth, Shrule, Mayo. Her maiden name was Rushe. I would appreciate any travel tips or suggestions as I am a recruit to this. The last time I did any traveling the US Army paid for it. Thank you all. Pat Patrick Enright ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Delicious ideas to please the pickiest eaters. Watch the video on AOL Living.