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O’Shea Timothy J. 1869 – 1905 & Delia

Apr 19, 2025 marie

Timothy J. O’Shea was born on May 29, 1869, in Ballygrennan (now called Granagh), Co. Limerick to James O’Shea and Margaret Meehan.   Timothy left Ireland for USA at age…

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O’Shea John J 1864 – 1926 and Shields Mary 1866 – 1914

Apr 19, 2025 marie

John J. O’Shea was born on a crisp day in 1863 in the tiny village of Granagh, nestled in a fertile valley about a mile from the Hill of Knockfierna—“the…

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The Resiliance of O’Shea James (1836-1919) & Meehan Margaret (1842-1912)

Apr 18, 2025 marie

Margaret Meehan was born in Bruree and baptized there on December 23, 1834.  Her parents were Margaret Shanahan and John Meehan,  Her baptism sponsors were her maternal uncle Timothy Shanahan and…

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O’Shea Ellen (1838 – 1898) & Power William

Apr 17, 2025 marie

Ellen O’Shea’s parents were James O’Shea and Margaret Connors Catherine O’Shea was born on March 2 to Patrick O’Shea and Mary Hannan.  Her mother, Mary, registered the birth on the…

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Sailing Toward Dreams: A Family’s Transatlantic Story: O’Shea Patrick 1835 – 1912 & Hannan Mary 1845 – 1917

Apr 17, 2025 marie

Patrick O’Shea was born in March 1835 in County Limerick, Ireland.  His parents were James O’Shea and Margaret Connors. According to his marriage certificate his father is a farmer in…

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O’Shea Thomas – 1869 & Storin Bridget 1808 – 1869

Apr 8, 2025 marie

  In the 1853 Griffith’s Valuation, 107 acres of land at Kilmacanerla North were recorded as the property of Wm. H. Franks. He, in turn, rented this land to James…

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O’Shea Timothy born 1796 – His Desperate and Foolhardy Attempt to Pay the Landord’s Rent

Apr 8, 2025 marie

Timothy O’Shea was born in 1796.  I do not know his parents’ names, but he had two brothers – Thomas and James. 1849 in the Valuation Records – the House…

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At 13, from Cavan to Kansas: the lonely journey of O’Connell Leo 1884 – 1976 and Claxon Susan

Apr 6, 2025 marie

Leo O’Connell Leo O’Connell was born on 29 May 1884 in Co. Fermanagh, Ireland.  Son of Michael O’Connell  and Mary McSheffrey Leo’s father, Michael, served as an RIC constable and…

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O’Connell Frank 1998 and Costello Amby 1928 – 1988

Apr 6, 2025 marie

    This page is not finished. Frank worked at Shannon Airport    

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Fatal Cycle Accident: The Tragic Death of O’Connell James 1882 – 1938 and Falvey Alice 1884 – 1973

Apr 2, 2025 marie

James O’Connell was born to Michael O’Connell and Mary McSheffrey in Bunagee, Co. Donegal, in 1882 and was baptised in the local church on July 9th of that year.  His…

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My Family Stories
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New or Updated Stories
  • Marion Theresa Shea – First Nun to Earn a PhD from New York University June 29, 2025
  • O’Shea Kate (Catherine) (1843 -) & Carmody Patrick June 17, 2025
  • O’Shea Mary T (1877 – ) & Quinn Patrick J (1868 -) May 31, 2025
  • Collins Denis 1891 – 1961 & Mulcahy Mary 1900 – 1970 May 30, 2025
  • Firefighter and Army Medic Dead at 51: The Story of O’Shea James W 1904 -1955 and Cook Dorothy 1906 – 1954 May 29, 2025
  • O’Shea Mary & Chawke Martin May 27, 2025
The Times They Lived In
Times They Lived In - (all topics)
  • Bruree – Fr. Eugene Sheehy, Priest and Patriot
  • Bruree – Social Class Structure
  • Bruree in the 18th Century
  • Bruree: St. Munchin’s Well
  • Catholic Emancipation Act of 1829
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HELP WANTED!: This website is a work in progress. As I discover new information, I update it accordingly. If I come across errors in my research, I correct them. I welcome any new information, photos, or links—anything that can help fill in the gaps and make this story more complete.

I’ve written quite a bit already, but not everything has been published here yet. My plan was to review and polish each page before sharing it—but just in case time runs out, I’m now aiming to publish everything, even if some pages are still unfinished. I do hope to return and complete them properly later on.

The “O” in Irish Surnames: The presence—or absence—of “O” in Irish surnames can make research far more complicated than it needs to be. To simplify things, I’ve restored the “O” to any name that originally included it—for example, using O’Shea instead of Shea. This helps me track all related records under one consistent name, rather than searching for both versions. I know this might not match everyone’s preference, and I apologize if it causes any confusion.

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