> PAUL - Co. Derry > Hi Theda, I'm also looking for the name Paul...My gggrandfather John Paul was born in Ireland 1809...myu gggrandfather was Wiliam James Paul Sr in Philadelphia Pa 1848. born My grandfather was Samuel Paul in Phila. 1880... have more if interested...I'm looking for John's parents...He was one of three brothers...William and Matthew Joyce

Hi, I have and interest in the following surnames from Ulster, N.I. CUNNINGHAM - Liscall, Co. Derry PAUL - Co. Derry SCOTT - Co. Derry These persons all migrated to the Philadelphia, PA and the New Castle County, DE area in the 1880's. Theda J. Brinker

Dear List Members, I have a photograph of a Squad of Irish Guards. It was taken in October 1945 at the Guards Depot. It is Sgt H. McDowells Squad. It occurred to me that some of the list members might have family who were in the Irish Guards at that time. The names of the men in the photograph are: Gdsn. D. Keown Gdsn. J. Taggart Gdsn. K. McDonald Gdsn. J. Lavender Gdsn. L. Knight Gdsn. R. Froste Gdsn. R. Boyce Gdsn. J. Thompson Gdsn. A. Johnston Gdsn. F. Pimblett Gdsn. A. Carrier Gdsn. V. Moore Gdsn. J. Waite Gdsn. F. Hendy Gdsn. E. Bush Gdsn. E. Caton Gdsn. R. Farrington Sgt. H. McDowell Td/S. W. Thomas Gdsn. M. Jones Gdsn. G. Rossiter Gdsn. J. Powell The photograph can be seen on my web site at: http://members.fortunecity.com/jasmine7/index.html If you would like a copy of the photograph please feel free to help yourself. Just right click on the photograph, then click on Save As from the dropdown menu. It would probably be better to go to the larger image before saving. Apologies to anybody who receives this message twice. I thought it might get to more people if I sent it to the Northern Ireland List as well as the NIR-DOWN list. I hope this is of some help to somebody. Kindest Regards. Jean McCarthy nee Moore Searching in County Down for BOWDEN, MOORE, HAWTHORNE, McCALLISTER, McAULEY, FLINN, KENNEDY, McLAUGHLAN, SPRATT.

I also have an interest in the MOONEY's My great Grandfather EDWARD MOONEY lived on the left side of the Guiness brewery - IRWIN STREET. The only information I have on the family, and am desperate to find out more (I have managed 12-14 generations on other name lines but not my own!) is the following; EDWARD MOONEY married JANE McDONAGH around 1915ish..? they had; JOHN FRANCIS MOONEY-20th June 1920...My grandfather, died in 1942, Benghazi, North Africa MARY JANE MOONEY - 1916 TERESA MOONEY - 1922 All born in the parish of St James. Regards Brenda Mooney Also researching MOONEY-DUBLIN, McDONAGH-DUBLIN BAKER-NORFOLK/SUFFOLK, MORELAND-COUNTY DOWN LANARK& CLAY CROSS/DERBYSHIRE, STONE-NORFOLK/SUFFOLK, HOPKINSON-DERBYS/NOTTM RICHARDS-DERBYS/NOTTM FISH-NORFOLK/MIDDLESEX LESTER-DERBYS/NOTTM BROWN-SHETLAND ISLANDS ARMSTRONG- NORTHUMBERLAND/DERBYS GEMMELL-COUNTY DOWN CORBETT-COUNTY DOWN McMURRY-COUNTY DOWN MOSS-NORFOLK BUXTON-NORFOLK SURGRUE derivatives -IRELAND/LANARK -----Original Message----- From: Helen Kindt [mailto:helen@mbahistsoc.org.au] Sent: 22 May 2001 07:09 To: NorthernIrelandGenWeb-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [NIRGW] POSTING INTERESTS Hello All, I am interested in the following names and would enjpy making contact with others researching the same. ALDERDICE WOLFENDEN SCOTT MOONEY LENNOX McCLURE WOODS HOBSON DOBSON LOVE CASSIDY MARTIN TIA Helen ==== NorthernIrelandGenWeb Mailing List ==== Carol Hepburn, List Admin, chepburn@uswest.net ============================== Shop Ancestry - Everything you need to Discover, Preserve & Celebrate your heritage! http://shop.myfamily.com/ancestrycatalog

In my genealogy research I came across a statement indicating that 'men of the families' who were actively employed in the defence of their country during the Rebellion of 1798 were assisted with a free passage to British North America. I would like to find information that will give more information about these men and their emigration.

Hello All, I am interested in the following names and would enjpy making contact with others researching the same. ALDERDICE WOLFENDEN SCOTT MOONEY LENNOX McCLURE WOODS HOBSON DOBSON LOVE CASSIDY MARTIN TIA Helen

Still searching for information on our Elizabeth King McMillan. Lived on the McIlvennon Estate near Coleraine before she migrated to Australia in 1877 to join her brother and sisters. Could SKS please assist. Regards Robyn Watson

Irish Views of the Famine - 1846 - 1849 For those who are interested in finding out what made their forbears leave, and what living conditions were like in Ireland in the 1846 - 151 era I have found some fascinating (and depressing) stories and archived articles at; http://www.people.virginia.edu/~eas5e/Irish/Irish.html Please understand that these are researchable archives and may take some trawling and reading, however for an understanding of life at the time they are excellent sources. Best Wishes Don. (The Url above includes information on the following topics, from excellent resources, also my apologies for cross-listing) Personal Diaries Robert Whyte's Famine Ship Diary, 1847 Gerald Keegan's Famine Diary, 1847 Irish Newspapers The Southern Reporter. Deaths from Starvation in Cork. February 8, 1846 The Cork Reporter. "Letters to the Editor Protesting Delay in Relief." February 8, 1846 The Cork Reporter. "The Evils of Delay." March 17, 1846 The Cork Constitution. "Letter to the Editor on Crop Estimates." March 17, 1846 The Limerick Reporter. March 23, 1846 The Wexford Independent. "Fearful Facts" and "Hunger, Cold, Disease and Deaths." December 16, The Cork Reporter. Findings of Inquests Conducted Today on Six Famine Victims, Including Two-Year-Old Catherine Sheehan. January 5, 1847 The Carlow Sentinel. Editorial Castigating Landlords Who Refuse to Aid Their Tenants. January 9, The Cork Examiner. Letter to the Editor by Jeremiash O'Callaghan. January 10, 1847 The Cork Examiner. Scenes of Misery. January 11, 1847 The Limerick Chronicle. Starving Dogs Being Killed in Limerick. February 5, 1847 The Derry Journal. Crops Planted Earlier This Years. February 6, 1847 The Belfast Chronicle. Price of Breadstuffs. February 6, 1847 The Mayo Constitution. Man Named Mulloy Found Dead of Want. February 19, 1847 Starving Irish Doubt Government's Willingness to Provide Relief; Priests Report Dead Going Unburied for Want of Coffins, in The Galway Mercury, March 1, 1847 The Cork Reporter. Overwhelmed Coroners Stop Holding Inquests for Bodies Found in the Street. April 29, 1847 The Dublin University Magazine. "The Famine in the Land: What Has Been Done, And What Is To Be Done." April 1847 The Dublin University Magazine. "Measures for Ireland." May 1847 The Dublin University Magazine."The Song of the Famine." July 1847. The Cork Examiner. "The Economic Case of Ireland Stated. March 1848 The Cork Examiner. Cork Leaders Again Call for Help. May 23, 1849 The Dublin University Magazine."The Poor Laws, Potato Disease, and Free Trade." March 1849. The Dublin University Magazine. "Historic Notes on the Irish Census." November 1851 Environmental Petroleum Systems PO Box 5080, Cheltenham. Victoria. Australia 3192 Ph 613 9583 0369 Mob 0419 321 998 "Dangerous Goods Listserver" Subscribe at: http://www.onelist.com/subscribe/DangerousGoods "Petroliana Australia Listserver" Subscribe at: http://www.onelist.com/subscribe/petrolianaAustralia The information contained herein was obtained from sources which I believe to be reliable, but I cannot guarantee any accuracy.

Hi, Having received a recent study, have some tidbits on the following families from County Down: Robert Weaver m. Elenor Stewart, Feb 22, 1700 Robert Cuffy m. Ann Weaver, Feb. 25, 1708 Hans Weaver m. Ann Mitchell, June 19, 1710 Hans Weaver m. Jane Clany, May 19, 1726 Mary Weaver m. Robert Jamison - 1729(?) Mary Weaver m. William Carson, Nov. 23, 1703 Henry Weaver m. Margaret Davidson, m. October 28, 1736 James Weaver m. Mary Craig, Jun 9, 1737 (?) Mary Weaver m. Samuel Moffatt, October 28, 1736 (?) Hans Weaver m. Griz'l Craig, October 24, 1738 Elenor Weaver m. John McWater, January, 1747 Elenor Weaver m. Thomas Welsh, 1747 (?) John Weaver m. Susanna Craig, January 7, 1747(?) James Weaver m. Rose McKee, 1749 Jane Weaver m. Henry Glover, May 8, 1757 Hope this information may be of interest to you. Shirley Weaver Sipler Salem, Oregon USA

Hi to all listers, I am looking for connections to this family; HUGH GEMMELL b.before 1815 KINALLEN married JANE MCMURREY -B. June 26th 1802 -DOWN. They went on to have; SARAH GEMMELL - 1826 ANN GEMMELL - 1828 HELEN JANE GEMMELL - 1830 HARRIET GEMMELL - 1834 MARGARET GEMMELL - 1834 ELIZA MARTHA - 1836 HUGH Jr GEMMELL - 1840 ANN GEMMELL went on to marry ALEXANDER MORELAND. His parents were JAMES MORELAND & AGNES CORBETT Any connections? Brenda & Ian Still searching..... MOONEY-DUBLIN, McDONAGH-DUBLIN BAKER-NORFOLK/SUFFOLK, MORELAND-COUNTY DOWN LANARK& CLAY CROSS/DERBYSHIRE, STONE-NORFOLK/SUFFOLK, HOPKINSON-DERBYS/NOTTM RICHARDS-DERBYS/NOTTM FISH-NORFOLK/MIDDLESEX LESTER-DERBYS/NOTTM BROWN-SHETLAND ISLANDS ARMSTRONG- NORTHUMBERLAND/DERBYS GEMMELL-COUNTY DOWN CORBETT-COUNTY DOWN McMURRY-COUNTY DOWN MOSS-NORFOLK BUXTON-NORFOLK SURGRUE derivatives -IRELAND/LANARK

Hi to all listers, I have been away for some time so am relisting my interests: ALEXANDER MORELAND born. (depending on the census or birth certificate!) either 1820 or 1827ish. Alexander was married twice, his first wife; Alexander MORELAND marr. Agnes RODGERS - 9th Jun 1842 Presbyterian, Dromara, Down, Ireland. I am not sure if they had any children. His second wife ANN GEMMELL they married - 6 Feb 1849 572, Dromore 1st Presby, Down, Ireland They went on to have; AGNES JANE MORELAND - Down - 1852 SARAH ELEANOR MORELAND - GLASGOW - 1861 SAMUEL JOHN MORELAND - GLASGOW - 1865 HUGH MORELAND - GLASGOW - 1868 Any connections? Brenda & Ian Still searching..... MOONEY-DUBLIN, McDONAGH-DUBLIN BAKER-NORFOLK/SUFFOLK, MORELAND-COUNTY DOWN LANARK& CLAY CROSS/DERBYSHIRE, STONE-NORFOLK/SUFFOLK, HOPKINSON-DERBYS/NOTTM RICHARDS-DERBYS/NOTTM FISH-NORFOLK/MIDDLESEX LESTER-DERBYS/NOTTM BROWN-SHETLAND ISLANDS ARMSTRONG- NORTHUMBERLAND/DERBYS GEMMELL-COUNTY DOWN CORBETT-COUNTY DOWN McMURRY-COUNTY DOWN MOSS-NORFOLK BUXTON-NORFOLK SURGRUE derivatives -IRELAND/LANARK

Jan in Florida, To give you really good advice re research, I'd need more info, like your Jennings greatgrandfather's birthdate, and what sources you've consulted without luck over the years. Pomeroy is in Co. Tyrone, and I have done a lot of research in and around that area (some of my cousins still live in the Pomeroy, Dungannon, and Cookstown areas). If you were going to be in Belfast or Co. Tyrone, there are things you could do in a day (maybe--depends what sources you've already eliminated), but Dublin will only be able to help, at this stage of your research, if he was born, married, or died after 1864 in Ireland (meaning either what is now the Republic or now Northern Ireland) and you know the date(s). If he was born, married, or died in Ireland between 1864 and 1870, you can get all the same information from the LDS (assuming you have access to a FHC in FL) without having to give up vacation time while in Ireland. In Dublin, for instance, you could go to the GRO to look in the indexes for the year of his birth and maybe find a match -- but all the index will tell you is what quarter of the year his birth was registered in (which is not necessarily the quarter in which he was born), the registration district (in his case, Pomeroy) and the volume and page number on which you will find the entry. You can then order a photocopy of the full entry -- but I understand that the GRO no longer gives you the copy on the spot; they only will mail it to you. And you can order the copy by mail from the US, so why bother when you have so little time to enjoy yourself in Ireland? As for travel advice, bring a roll-up raincoat/poncho, some sweaters, and (if, like me, you have weak ankles and plan to do a lot of exploring in the countryside), some ankle boots. If you only have a week and are flying into and out of Dublin, you might want to concentrate on the southwest coast (from Dublin south). Depends what your interests are, though. Do you want to see the Waterford crystal factory? Tour castles? Drive around and enjoy scenery? Base yourself in Dublin and take day trips out to the countryside north, south, and west of Dublin? Buy linens and blankets? Or hike, fish, and do other energetic things? A good tour book (Frommer's isn't bad) should give you some ideas. Hope that helps. Claire in NJ om wrote: > > I am in a real panic! I have a very unplanned trip to Dublin coming up this > next Wednesday! Although I have been researching Ireland and my Jennings > family for years (without much luck, I might add) I didn't dream I would be > going there so soon. Does anyone have any advice, genealogical or travel wise that they would like > to pass on????? I will have only a day or two in Dublin... > We will be traveling along the southern coastline, staying at B & Bs for > one week....Jan in Florida

Hi list, I have tried and failed to trace my late mothers aunt and family who moved to Larne C. 1910. Mary TEMPEST married John McKeesig, had a daughter Angela McKeesig before the moved from Burnley, Lancs to Ireland. And that's all I know except John went blind and his daughter suffered from a heart defect. Are there any descendants in Larne? or can anyone suggest where I can open any doors? Here's hoping Barrie in North Yorkshire, England "A fool sees not the same tree that a wise man sees." William Blake 1757 - 1827 (No attachments included in this mailing!) Still searching for: Sharples/Tempest/Farren/Townsend/Seddon/Kay/Hodgkinson/Jackson/Casson/Ramsdale(Romsdale)/Heaton _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com.

> I have a very unplanned trip to Dublin coming up snip > G Grandfather, George Jennings, was reported to have come to USA from > Pomeroy, Ireland, in the North. I have his birthdate but nothing more. No > parents, no birthplace I would suggest that you simply travel to the Republic and enjoy absorbing your contact with the people - I guarantee you, you will feel as though you belong there with your heritage! And, soak in the natural beauty of the countryside as you travel along the magnificent coastline. Anything in records that you would find by spending perhaps frustrating hours inside a building, records repository, or reading through ledgers/microfilms can be done right here in the U.S. at a local Latter Day Saints Family History Center. LDS microfilmed/microfiched all availalbe records from all of Ireland, both the Republic and Northern Ireland. You don't state your g-grandfather's birthdate but I would assume that it was after civil records began in 1865. Religious records were kept at the local level usually, and those would be in Northern Ireland. It would take you some research time to find those in any case. When I went to the Emerald Isle on my first trip, I had not done any preliminary work here stateside. And, I thought that on my last day in Belfast I would just pop into the records office and find it all <VBG=Very Big Grin>. For the first 17 days I had driven the circumference of the island from the north to the west to the south and back up the eastern side. It was indeed a gift. I am grateful that I did not begin in a repository! And on my last day I found out that I would not be finding records rapidly - that is NOT their system. Strangely enough, I had thought I would be traveling there only once in my lifetime. I have now returned four more times. I learned from my first trip that the most important thing about travelling to the Emerald Isle is to enjoy the people and the land and the culture = hospitality, unspoiled vistas, and interesting customs different than our own. And now I will be leading a small group tour to Ulster in September! Have a wonderful trip! Cynthia N. Russell ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Visit the Emerald Isle - Travel the Back Roads! Join us as we Visit Co. Antrim, Co. Armagh, Co. Derry, Co. Donegal, Co. Down, Co. Fermanagh, and Co. Tyrone ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ August 29 - September 13, 2001 Request a Tour Brochure crussell@UlsterTour2001.com ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Cynthia N. Russell, Tour Director Ulster Tour 2001 6113 Edmar Drive Traverse City, MIchigan 49686 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

I am in a real panic! I have a very unplanned trip to Dublin coming up this next Wednesday! Although I have been researching Ireland and my Jennings family for years (without much luck, I might add) I didn't dream I would be going there so soon. Does anyone have any advice, genealogical or travel wise that they would like to pass on????? I will have only a day or two in Dublin and I'd like to think a magic carper would escort me to records that would further the family tree. However, I don't hold out much hope. G Grandfather, George Jennings, was reported to have come to USA from Pomeroy, Ireland, in the North. I have his birthdate but nothing more. No parents, no birthplace, I guess he just vaporized. We will be traveling along the southern coastline, staying at B & Bs for one week. I understand it is beautiful and we really look forward to it. Any guidance is gratefully appreciated. Jan in Florida

Greetings Everybody, Just a note to let you know that my new e-mail address will be JeanMcCarthy36@aol.com I have been with CompuServe since 1995. Time for a change. Jean McCarthy nee Moore P.S. If anyone is waiting to hear from me, I will be in touch A.S.A.P.

PRONI is situated not far outside the city ring. In fact close enough that I walked back one day. When I was there last year, the taxi fare out was about 10 pounds if I remember correctly. There is some parking available within the grounds. It seemed to be on a main bus route as well. The staff are very helpful. There is a very useful card index system, which is a great place to start your search. Have a nice visit! Denis Power. ----- Original Message ----- From: <DNHAMILL@aol.com> To: <NorthernIrelandGenWeb-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 12:02 PM Subject: Re: [NIRGW] Travel to Northern Ireland > In a message dated 4/23/01 12:03:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > capncar1@home.com writes: > > << I am traveling to Northern Ireland from Baton Rouge, LA/USA on May 24th. > I am flying into Dublin and catching a bus or train to Belfast the next > day. I have a guide book showing the Golden Mile and the area around it > but nothing on The PRONI. Where is 66 Balmorel Ave. located? Any > information on travel, clothes, weather, sights to see, places to stay > would be welcome. Fred Carlile >> > > Hi Fred, > > I just returned from a trip to Ireland, N and S and did some family history > research there. I do have some suggestions for you. > > I assume you are planning to research family in Northern Ireland, since you > say you are heading straight for Belfast. I also was researching a Northern > Ireland line, Gray, in Aghadowey which is just south of Coleraine in Co Derry. > > My experiences might be of interest. I started in Dublin at the National > Library of Ireland (NLI). They were very helpful and have information on > people in Northern Ireland that is not at PRONI in Belfast. Much information > that is at PRONI is indexed at NLI. There is also information of interest at > Trinity College and other locations in Dublin. I felt that since I was > flying into Dublin it made more sense to start there and then go to Belfast. > I still think this was a good idea, even though I never made it to PRONI. I > learned a lot at NLI. They even have an extensive manuscript index that > includes PRONI. > > I didn't go to PRONI because my time was limited and I chose to go to the > parrish where my ancestor was married in the 1690's with the time I had left > for family history research. This was rewarding not only because I saw the > area and stayed there in a B and B, but because the mistress of the B and B > showed me a local history book which had a lot of information about the > events and emigrations to the US at the time my ancestors emigrated. I also > didn't go to Belfast because I was driving and I dreaded another city with > it's confusing streets and driving on the left hand side of the road. > Driving in Dublin was difficult/frightening after being awake all night on > the plane. Also, there is still trouble in N. Ireland. There was a problem > in Belfast while I was there and I was stopped by police pointing automatic > weapons at me while they checked my identification. Not a pleasant > experience. > > The Dublin airport is N of Dublin, so I assume you are taking public > transport into Dublin for the night and then heading to Belfast on the > bus/train. I don't know much about the trains in Ireland but they are > limited. Renting a car was a good way to travel and not expensive (book from > the US), but driving on the left side may be more of a challenge than you > want to take on. If you do decide to rent a car, I would recommend you take > public transport into Dublin and do without a car until you head elsewhere. > Avoid the city driving until you are more used to the left side, also parking > in Dublin is VERY expensive. Take transport back to the airport afterwards > and rent a car there. The best thing about driving is that you can get out > in the countryside on little roads ... Ireland is a very beautiful country. > > In terms of general touristing advice... Stay at B and B's, they are > reasonable, pleasant, and everywhere. No need to reserve ahead if you are > driving unless you are in the peak tourist season, you will find something. > I bought a B and B guide but it was a waste of money, I threw it away. This > doesn't apply to Dublin or, probably, to Belfast. They are expensive and may > be booked up. > > Don't forget that the currency is different in N Ireland. You will need both > types. Every resturant and B and B I visited took Visa cards. > > The people were wonderful and friendly and interesting wherever I went. Go > to any pub for a pint and start a conversation. > > An unforgettable site is Newgrange, N of Dublin. It is a 5,000 year old > mound/temple from the Picts .... older than Stonehenge and much more > interesting inside. > > Plan on some cold rainy weather. A waterproof rainjacket with a hood is > handy and doubles as a windbreaker. You might want to plan on buying a > sweater there. > > Good luck and enjoy your trip! Hope these random comments will be helpful. > > David Hamill > > > ==== NorthernIrelandGenWeb Mailing List ==== > Carol Hepburn, List Admin, chepburn@uswest.net > > ============================== > Search over 1 Billion names at Ancestry.com! > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist1.asp >

In a message dated 4/23/01 12:03:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time, capncar1@home.com writes: << I am traveling to Northern Ireland from Baton Rouge, LA/USA on May 24th. I am flying into Dublin and catching a bus or train to Belfast the next day. I have a guide book showing the Golden Mile and the area around it but nothing on The PRONI. Where is 66 Balmorel Ave. located? Any information on travel, clothes, weather, sights to see, places to stay would be welcome. Fred Carlile >> Hi Fred, I just returned from a trip to Ireland, N and S and did some family history research there. I do have some suggestions for you. I assume you are planning to research family in Northern Ireland, since you say you are heading straight for Belfast. I also was researching a Northern Ireland line, Gray, in Aghadowey which is just south of Coleraine in Co Derry. My experiences might be of interest. I started in Dublin at the National Library of Ireland (NLI). They were very helpful and have information on people in Northern Ireland that is not at PRONI in Belfast. Much information that is at PRONI is indexed at NLI. There is also information of interest at Trinity College and other locations in Dublin. I felt that since I was flying into Dublin it made more sense to start there and then go to Belfast. I still think this was a good idea, even though I never made it to PRONI. I learned a lot at NLI. They even have an extensive manuscript index that includes PRONI. I didn't go to PRONI because my time was limited and I chose to go to the parrish where my ancestor was married in the 1690's with the time I had left for family history research. This was rewarding not only because I saw the area and stayed there in a B and B, but because the mistress of the B and B showed me a local history book which had a lot of information about the events and emigrations to the US at the time my ancestors emigrated. I also didn't go to Belfast because I was driving and I dreaded another city with it's confusing streets and driving on the left hand side of the road. Driving in Dublin was difficult/frightening after being awake all night on the plane. Also, there is still trouble in N. Ireland. There was a problem in Belfast while I was there and I was stopped by police pointing automatic weapons at me while they checked my identification. Not a pleasant experience. The Dublin airport is N of Dublin, so I assume you are taking public transport into Dublin for the night and then heading to Belfast on the bus/train. I don't know much about the trains in Ireland but they are limited. Renting a car was a good way to travel and not expensive (book from the US), but driving on the left side may be more of a challenge than you want to take on. If you do decide to rent a car, I would recommend you take public transport into Dublin and do without a car until you head elsewhere. Avoid the city driving until you are more used to the left side, also parking in Dublin is VERY expensive. Take transport back to the airport afterwards and rent a car there. The best thing about driving is that you can get out in the countryside on little roads ... Ireland is a very beautiful country. In terms of general touristing advice... Stay at B and B's, they are reasonable, pleasant, and everywhere. No need to reserve ahead if you are driving unless you are in the peak tourist season, you will find something. I bought a B and B guide but it was a waste of money, I threw it away. This doesn't apply to Dublin or, probably, to Belfast. They are expensive and may be booked up. Don't forget that the currency is different in N Ireland. You will need both types. Every resturant and B and B I visited took Visa cards. The people were wonderful and friendly and interesting wherever I went. Go to any pub for a pint and start a conversation. An unforgettable site is Newgrange, N of Dublin. It is a 5,000 year old mound/temple from the Picts .... older than Stonehenge and much more interesting inside. Plan on some cold rainy weather. A waterproof rainjacket with a hood is handy and doubles as a windbreaker. You might want to plan on buying a sweater there. Good luck and enjoy your trip! Hope these random comments will be helpful. David Hamill

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I am Searching for my Ancestors. They Lived in Cookstown, County of Tyrone, Ireland. My Great Grandmother was born there in 1883, Her name is Rachel Anderson. Her Father's Name Was John Anderson. He was born on Good Friday 1857/8. He Married Mary McIlroy and they had 5 or 6 children. 2 of which died in Ireland. John Anderson Died in Either 1900 or 1903 in Ireland. The rest of the Family came to Canada Shortly after his death. Does anyone have any information on this family? Thank You ; Karen L. Carpenter Download NeoPlanet at http://www.neoplanet.com