Knockfierna – SheaCollins

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

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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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…

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

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