I am looking for information on Blaney family. Is there a CastleBlayney or Blaney? My great great grandfather Thomas Blaney came over to Canada with his brother William(maybe James). Thomas was born in 1844. His father's name was John and his mother was Cecilia. I have no idea where they came from but I know it was Ireland and tales have been told to me of this Castle Blaney(I know now it is just a place). If anyone has any information to help my search. Are there censuses ( 1851 or before ). How do I proceed? Many thanks. Sandra Atkinson Orillia, On. Canada

There is a town called Castleblayney in county Monaghan, Baroney of Cremore, Parish of Muckno, poor law union of Castleblayney. (1851) It is on the N2 about 14 miles SW of Monaghan, close to the border of Armagh. Don Boyle Brantford