In response to Richard Roarke's interest in Dromard parish: this parish had a lot of families in the early-mid 19th century who were named BRADY, REILLY (one of the most common names in that part of Longford). My father's DUIGNAN family had been there since around 1780 and his mother's HOURICAN family from nearby Dunbeggan as well; they were both large families and there were many marriages with Reilly's, Brady's and other local families, as well as a number of BRADY, REILLY priests and nuns. Many of these are buried in Columbcille Cemetery. Siobhan __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Sioborn you may be able to help a lost Aussie??? My ancestors originated from ireland, all I have is gggrandmothers convict information which says only that she was born in Longford Ireland, as her name is one of the most common, Reilly, and I have no other information on her except her parents and siblings I need to know how to track back in Ireland without physically going there to find Ann's relliies and any descendants still in Ireland. I am not familiar with the Layout of Ireland though I do have a map of Ireland which shows where LOngford is but that is all, if you could steer me to the best way to start my research in I would be most grateful, I know that I need to somehow find her Townland but with her name it is so hard. Are there cencus or rolls or some sort that could help me nail it down and what should I look for? Regards Kesa Australia