Dear Reed, The Griffith's Valuation Index (County Mayo 1856/57) lists John Conroy in the townland of Ballintaffy, Kilcolman Parish and a Michael Roach in the townland of Drumneen South, Kilcolman Parish. This is the only parish where both surnames appear together. There aren't that many Roaches in County Mayo. I cannot say for certain if this is the parish where your family came from but it is a good starting point. I have found many families using this method. According to Dr. Ryan's Irish Records for Kilcolman County Mayo you look at Castlemore Parish, County Roscommon. (it must have been in the area where the borders were redrawn). According to the IIrish Catholic Directory of 1996: Ballaghaderreen (Castlemore and Kilcolman) Cathedral of The Annunciation and St. Nathy The Presbytery, Ballaghaderreen County Roscommon Phone - 0907-60011 ( if this # doesn't work check with the operator because a few years ago County Mayo and some other areas had their area codes or part of the phone number changed. Good luck in your search. Beannachtai, Margaret ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carole Livingston" <reedsqiliv@sbcglobal.net> To: <IRL-MAYO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 9:53 AM Subject: [IRL-MAYO] 1836 birth >I am trying to locate a birth record for my great grandmother Mary Ellen >Conroy daughter of Michael and Ellen (Roach) Conroy. She was born about 21 >Mar 1836. Can anyone tell me what parishes/ Catholic churches to try? > Thank you very much. > Reed Livingston (nee SQUIER)