This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wd3.2ACIB/609.631.644 Message Board Post: one big clue is the Mayo part of your message. All nolans originate from the county of carlow but one lot did branch off to mayo at one time. so mayo is the place to start also! good luck. i would not be any use as i am the carlow branch. you could always try the nolan clan too who are alive and active in carlow. e-mail tom nolan on tomanolan@tinet.ie good luck. Anna Nolan in Graiguecullen, Carlow, Ireland.