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I have been unable to access this site till today, so sorry for anyone waiting. I did not have any luck in Ireland, I spent 8 days wondering around the countryside of Longford ( with father Sean Casey), and did not manage to find any of my relitives graves. I found the whole system of records very hard to locate.....so I really did not have any luck finding anything out for anyone on this site....nor did I find out anything of my own family, except a coule of newspaper references. Sorry if anyone had their hopes up...but the records are like looking for needles in a haystack ( they were for me anyway ) Gem the first message reads;- **I am going to Longford (Southern Ireland) arriving on Tuesday very early morning and am staying for 9 days. I wont have be driving, and am only really going to Longford. If anyone has Longford ancestry let me know, and I will see what info I can find at the Longford archives and Library. I will also be taking loads of pictures if this is any help to anyone. Before I return I will be going to Dublin Library to search for BDM'S, however I have no idea how easy this will be till i'm there. If you know loads of details on your Irish ancestors then I may be able to look them up, but I believe you must know their Parish of birth or it's like looking for a needle in a haystack. Gem

hi gemma only if you see the name Hanley or o hainly? would you just make a note of it please i dont no much at all about this part of my family thank you

Hi You Two I have made a note of these requests. I phoned Dublin today....and they told me that they are always happy to help visitor's find the record's they need......which is a great bonus. Hopefully i will find someting of use, and I will let you know via this board when I come back. Gem

Gemma, If you have the time, I'd appreciate if you could have a quick look for these: William MEHIGAN - c1882/3 father: John Mehigan mother: Honora Driscoll I've been told that he was born in Kildare, County Cork. I cannot find that town, so I'm thinking maybe it was suppposed to be Kinsale, County Cork. He had a brother named John - not sure if older or younger. Mary DEVLIN - c1880 father: Edward Devlin mother: Anne Bonar My gran said that her mum grew up in Quigley's Point, County Donegal (I found it near Moville; seems like a resort type area) Mary didn't know when she was born. She gave her age as 30 when she married in 1910, that's why I'm saying 1880. If you could check for the births for William, John and Mary - I'd be very grateful. Maybe then I could poke a hole in a brick wall! Margaret

Hi Gemma, Please Please if you have time could you keep an eye out for any Lewis's My Better halfs 2nd Great Grandfather Benjamin Lewis married in Scotland and we did think he was Scottish but now we have found him on the 1851 census living in Scotland with his birthplace listed as Ireland. We know from his marriage and death certs that his father was a Joseph Lewis and we thought his mother could be a Fanny Hazlett although the handwriting is terrible. So we checked the IGI and found that a Benjamin Lewis was infact born to a Joseph Lewis and Frances Hazel on the 8th July 1814 and Christened on the 10th July 1814 in Temlemichael, Longford. We are so stuck on this line and have been for a while and dont know where else to turn. Thankyou so much. Shaz xx

Hi Gemma This is good news for me as I have been trying to find some of my ancesters in Ireland with no success. If possible could you look up for a John Clarkson dob 31/8/1903, his father was John Weston Clarkson, no idea who the mother was at the moment. I know thier was a brother George Clarkson, no dob. I know it is not much to go on but it is all I have. SORRY! Thankyou Dallas Haigh.

Hi Gemma you lucky,lucky woman. only if you have time in dublin, could you look for the birth info, cant order the cert until i have everything. 1883 Harriet powell was born in County kerry, ireland, her parents were Margaret Collins and Edward. Now have this info, which might make search easier. May 1882, Edward powell was a solider at tralee barracks.His father was John Powell.Margaret collins was a servant, her father was dennis collins. In may 1882 edward powell and maragret collins married. know its not much info, hope it helps thank you ever so much on your offer. wishing you well with your own searches and hope you manage to find all of your own cheers :-)

hiya gemma,not sure what info you need(wish i was coming with you)struggled with my irish rellies.ive got dates of death for two of them but nothing further.anything else would be a blessing. got Margaret smyth (nee mcandrew) died 10th nov 1993 aged 100 yrs and her husband William Smyth died 18th August 1970 aged 85 yrs old. Margaret was left the family farm(rathredane)in Bonniconlon,co.mayo where her family had been for generations(both rellies buried in Bonniconlon cemetry with son patrick).any help at all would be amazing,dnt worry if you dnt have time just wanted the possibility. kind regards cherie.xx

Might you be able to look up a birth for me (on the GRO index, if they have it there). George PALMER/COWDY born between 1931-1938 in county Armagh (prossibly registered in Loughgall). It's N Ireland, if they have the GRO index for that. If not, then obviously it doesn't matter. I'd be ever so grateful if you could have a look, Gemma. George is my great uncle, and trying to pinpoint under what name and when he was born (cos he won't tell me anything!).

I have taken on board all the details for request's which have been given so far, and will search for them. CHLOE - Sorry Dublin won't have Northern Ireland for those dates. So I can't help you there.

Hi Gemma My great grandparents married in Dublin c1900-05 but I can't find them anywhere, was hoping for index ref so I can order marriage cert.They were Henry Kite born 1880-1916 Ramsgate Kent, and Agnes Knox c1880 Dublin. Other details I have is Agnes mother was Catherine, she lived at 61 Camden Street Dublin and Agnes at some point (possibly when married) lived at 59 Iveah Buildings Dublin. Please don't feel obliged to do this, only if you have the time. Have a great trip and thank you. Regards Terri

Hi Gemma Thank you so much for the offer If you have the time, could you please look up BRIDGET MEEHAN born between 1785 and 1790 in Kennislegman (that's all I know, have never found it, maybe it is a similar spelling) in County Clare. I have never found her birth, so don't know who her parents were. I know it's a long shot, but if you have time! Thank you so much Lisa xx

thanks Gem and have a nice time

Ah it's ok, Gemma. Thanks for the reply.

If you have the time, could you do two birth look-ups please? Alexander Steenson, Belfast, 1869/70 Esther Meneely, Belfast, c1867 The districts are probably Shankill but I'm not 100% certain. Have a great trip!

Hi Gemma, If you do have time when in Dublin and you come across the name of James McCaveny father Daniel mother Mary Ann nee Butler I would be very grateful as this surname gives me a headache to trace. thank you beryl

Hi Gemma..This is a very kind offer.. If you have time or if you come across anything..I know things are not at all easy looking for Irish ancestors.. Malachi Reed bn 1799 iether in Counties of Sligo,Mayo or Roscommon. He married Mary bn abt 1807 They moved to Tyneside between 1845-1847 Any info on them at all would be a Godsend.. Nearly hairless Mike

Gemma, Just thought of this: There are also ancestors in Thomastown, Kilkenny (different family from before). Could you ask the kind folks in Dublin if they have an address for Thomastown where info could be looked up etc. Thanks again. Margaret

I've noted down all the reply's, and will look. The only problem I may face is if they were Catholic, as permission has to be granted for these look ups..apparently. Ps MIKE.... I feel pitty for anyone almost hairless....hence why I married one!!!, so I will have an extra special look for you.