This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Michael_OHanrahan Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.mcloughlin/18.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I believe I may be a relation. Rev. Michael McLoughlin, who died Parish Priest of Mohill, county Leitrim, former President of St Mel's College (and Diocesan seminary), Longford, was a cousin of my mother. He is believed to have been offered the bishopric of the diocese of Ardagh. He had a brother, Peter (?)in U.S., who had worked in public transport. His daughter visited Ireland in the 1960's. She had a brother who, at that time, was a member of the Good Shepherd order. My mother was MARGARET FARRELL of Ballinamanagh, Colehill, Co. Longford whose parents were JOHN FARRELL and ANNE BANNON (of Ardagh, County Longford) She was a close friend of a ------- Kenny of Carrickboy, County Longford, who was married a Bannon first cousin. They may, in fact, have been cousins! Mention of which, reminds that my first cousin, THOMAS FARRELL, of Ardagh, Co. Longford is currently married to one of the McLoughlins. I should be interested in establishing a connection. (While I had assumed that the connection to the McLoughlins was through the Bannons, it may , in fact, have been through the Farrells). Wishing you a happy and holy Easter, Michael. 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.