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Cork to Liverpool Boat Conditions in 1854

Jun 13, 2017 marie

I found this horrific account quoted in a lecture entitled “Irish immigrants from Australian records: the real keys to finding them in Ireland” Here is the link to the full…

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Explaining the cousin connections

May 15, 2017 marie

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The RIC in Limerick in 1916

May 1, 2017 marie

I can’t find the link to where I found this – I will put it here as soon as I do.

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Historic Naming Patterns for Irish Families

Apr 28, 2017 marie

Historic naming pattern for Irish families: – An example of a common naming pattern for Irish families is: first born son took the name of the father’s father second born son took the…

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Understanding Addresses on Ireland’s Documents and Registers

Mar 2, 2017 marie

The various past and present boundaries, addresses, divisions and subdivisions in Ireland were a nightmare on which I could not focus for years during my search for information on my…

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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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