This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pt17_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/7651.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: hi jean, have you been in touch with lynn houser. she really has lots of info. on the mchales from the foxford area. phil cawley that lives in ballina is from the catholic parish of backs (civil parish kilbelfad and ballynahaglish). i talk with her often on the phone. her grandmother was mchale. the names of thorton, burke and holmes are all part of the mchales from that area. lynn houser is ardree lass on the email address. drop her a line if you have not already been in touch with her. mac Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.