This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Ritauno Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/113.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello Catherine, I have no direct conxion with ur Q but I come from the Cong area.....this info may b of some help. Cong is a parish and within it are: the Cong area-Neale area and Cross area. They are all made up of lots of little villages (some with only a few houses e.g.7/8). I know there are a few brances of Walshes in the Cross and Neale area (Cong I am not too sure ?)Their is a very good local family research center. South Mayo Family Research Center Ballinrobe....... email...soumayo.iol.ie Mayo.Irishroots.ie Hope this info may b of help. Good luck 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.