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O'Sullivan-Ballyagran, Limerick

Catherine O'Sullivan - 06:37pm May 25, 2005 Irish

My grandfather, Patrick O'Sullivan was born in Ballyagran, Limerick in 1879. He came to America around 1900 (we think). We knew of brothers James, Michael and a sister Catherine, however when my sister, Maureen and I traveled to Ireland and spect the day with Fr. O'Neill of St. Colman's Church we found that there were 4 other siblings that my grandfather NEVER mentioned (he passed away in 1958)..there were Susan, Mary (born 1893, Ellen (1876) and John 1875.

Also we learned of relatives (?) Jeramiah Glavan, Mary Fitzgibbons, Ellen Twohill(or Toohill), James Toohill (or Joseph), Mary Connors. Patrick Sullivan, Margaret O'Neill, Henry O'Sullivan, Helen Twohill, Dennis Sullivan, Ellen Keane, Michael Hartnett, Catherine Donovam, Joh Flavham and Susanna Sullivan. These were the baptism sponsors of the brothers and sisters of my grandfather.

We beleive my great-grandmothers people (Twohill or Toohill) came from Cork since Ballyagran is so close to the Cork border.

I would appreciate ANY help ANYONE can give us...Do any of the names above seem familiar to anyone???

Please let me know..It is my mission to find our family. We are goinf back to Ireland next summer and would like to take some information with us.. Thank you,

Cathy O'Sullivan

Patricia Holme - 10:56pm Aug 5, 2005 Irish (#1 of 18)

Hello Cathy

I have just read your message with some interest. My father, Peter O'Sullivan, was married at Ballyagran Church in 1935, to a Mary Walsh. They were living at Ballyagran, prior to their marriage.

My father was born in 1910, at Castletown, Croom, to Jeremiah and Margaret Sullivan (nee Sheehan). Peter, my father, died in England in 1965.

I am wondering if we have a family connection? I know very little about my Irish roots and, like you, am on a mission to find them.

Very best wishes and looking forward to hearing from you

Patricia (Trish) Holme nee O'Sullivan

Eileen Sullian Moody - 08:07pm May 5, 2006 Irish (#2 of 18)

I am looking for a JOHN J SULLIVAN. Born 1871-1875 either in Wales or Ireland. Family says Ireland census say Wales. I have found that they did not keep the same ages or the year they came to America on the census report, But what info I was able to get from family was right on. Catherine's mother was Mary Mahoney and her father was Jeremiah Daley. Born in Ireland but on census she put England. She was married to a Roberts, had (looks like) 2-3 children with on dead. Then she married John J Sullivan abt 1896-7 (maybe). They had 5 children together, John 1898, Daniel 1900, Catherine A 1902?, William F 1904-6, James P 1909. Catherine and John stayed in Fall River MA. John died in the 1920's. Unknown when Catherine died. Their last address was 28 Fruit street MA. Any leads would be helpful. I can be contacted at EILEEN749@msn.com

LCarroll - 03:04am Aug 4, 2006 Irish (#3 of 18)

hi cathrine, In ballygran village, Drewscourt Co, Limerick. there is a family, named O Sullivan, in 1990, the mother and father died, and as far as i know the house is still with the family who are now spread far and wide, but if u wrote a letter to the above address, they may beable to inlighten you on there history. LC

Tara Cotter Nesci - 07:34am Sep 5, 2006 Irish (#4 of 18)

Looking for O'Sullivans,My GGrandfather was Cornelius O'Sullivan,proberbly born around 1860-1875 he married I am not sure of her first name they had about 10 or 11 children one was my grandmother Margret O'Sullivan who was born around 1896 married Patrick Cotter of Knocknasna, Abbeyfeale, county Limerick.I believe her family was from there or somewhere near by.They had 5 children Mary Ita, Patrick, Cornelius my father who is 83 years old now, Edward who pass very young, and Jack the yank who was sent back to Knocknasna Abbeyfeale till age 22 to be raised by the Cotter family. Then returned to the states.They moved to New York around 1920 lived in the Bronx untill she died in 1927 at the age of 28.I believe there is relations there still with the name of Kanelly or Cannelly.To my understanding her family who moved to the states went out to Long Island.I do remember hearing that she had a brother Morris, Nick,and a sister Bridget I am vague on the other names.Any Information on the O'Sullivans would be appreaciated,I have never met any of my relations on that side of the family.My grandfather Patrick Cotter owned a Bar in Union City N.J. untill he died in 1960.Some of the Cotter's are still in Abbeyfeale but are the younger generation and do not know the history!any help would be great.can be reached at T7NES@aol.com Tara Cotter Nesci

Shirley Shepherdson - 06:51pm Sep 9, 2006 Irish (#5 of 18)

My Gt. Grandparents William McMahon and Ellen Sullivan came to Middlesbrough,England about 1871 Ellen came from a little village just outside of Limerick called Bally.... Ellen was born about 1846 and William was born about 1842. I cannot be more accurate than this, as the different censuses all show different ages. William died in Hull, Yorkshire in 1904 and Elen died in 1919. I need to know where they got married as they were not married in England They had 5 children, the first was Mary Ellen who was born in 1872, and I think they must have been married in a catholic church in Ireland shortly before coming to England. shep@shep1.karoo.co.uk

Kathleen Shannon - 11:46pm Sep 15, 2006 Irish (#6 of 18)

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kathleen seale/osullivan - 12:10am Nov 6, 2006 Irish (#7 of 18)

hi to all .my father is anthony osullivan born at garryfine to parents william <bill> and joanna <NEE Begley> osullivan. they run the garrifine post office . looking for osullivans connected to william osullivan . traced many of the begley side . help needed thankyou kathleen osullivan.

Mike Shiels - 04:41pm Dec 19, 2006 Irish (#8 of 18)

Hello Catherine, Ballyagran.

Margaret O'Sullivan nee Sheehan orginally of Tempeglantine remarried Joseph Shiels of Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. For more info, if I can help, email me on mikeshiels45@yahoo.ie

Kenneth Sullivan - 06:56am Dec 24, 2006 Irish (#9 of 18)

MyGGgrandfather James O'Sullivan MarriedCatherine O'Rourke.Limerick. Issue James,Patrick,Dennis maybe others. Dennis myGgrandfatherM Mary Jane o'Shannessy arrived on Coldstream 1858 Melbourne Australia lived Warrnambool Victoria.Children Catherine,Michael,James,Maryallan, William,MaryJane,CatherineAnn, MaryAllan,Johnwho is my Gfather. Lots more if you wish. Contact me.

Margaret Golden - 07:19pm Jan 11, 2007 Irish (#10 of 18)

Hi, My maiden name is Twohill and I would be honored to be part of this discussion. We come from the long list of Twohill's who came from Ireland. Let me know what kind of information you are looking for and I would be happy to oblige. You can contact me at mgolden@frontiernet.net

dennis coleman - 02:19pm Feb 21, 2007 Irish (#11 of 18)

hi I am the son of Sadie O'Sullivan and Frank Coleman. I lived at 1 little davis st limerick for a while with queenie o'sullivan and her mother in the 50s. I can remember barkel dillon and would like to meet any family when I come over may 2007

regards dennis coleman

Trilby Vandermaat - 10:33am Apr 15, 2007 Irish (#12 of 18)

Hi Catherine

I was hoping you may have come across reference to my family from Ballyagran, Limerick. My greatgranma, Mary O'Gorman was born there (1851?)and left for England(with her brothers and sisters) as a result of the Potato Famine of 1845 - 49. I have no record of her brothers or sisters name, nor her parents. I was wondering in your research you ever came across the surname? I know it's a long shot but I have to ask.

Thanks from Trilby (in Australia)

mary oconnor - 09:36pm Nov 20, 2007 Irish (#13 of 18)

To Catherine O'Sullivan from Mary O'Connor

I was interested to hear that you have a realtive called Patrick Sulllivan. I have a Patrick Sullivan who lived in Limerick and he was related somehow either to the O'Connors / Fealeys of Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick. Ring any bells. I really, really need info on Patrick, DOB, relatives and where he lived. With this info, I could look at a census and see whether he is a relative of mine too.

Many thanks, Mary

jan webb - 06:40pm May 4, 2008 Irish (#14 of 18)

have just found new information:

Re:William Quain & Kate Fitgibbon

William Quain born 15 Oct 1839 Croom County Limerick Parents=William(sR)-Born 9 Jan 1811 Fedamore Parish& Ellen(nellie) Fitzgerald- born 1823-dd-1892

Kate Fitzgibbon-Born 8 Jan 1841-Bulgaden Limerick Parents=James (John) Fitzgibbon-born 1826 & Mary Maria)Margaret Sullivan-Born abt 1826

William & Kate- married 3 Feb 1867 Bruff? William(SR) & Ellen-married ? Fedamore?

James & Maria-married 13 Feb 1841-Bulgaden Limerick

Apparently James & Maria had 9 children

Any connections with your family??

Neville Anderson - 09:59am Nov 19, 2008 Irish (#15 of 18)

my grandmother was born in limmick in 1869 her parents were michael osullivan and hanora kennedy she had brother that came to australia with her and a lot of brothers and sisters in ireland also some went to america they came to australia in about 1880 hope some one can help nevillecelie@aapt.net.au

aogd 1903 - 08:47pm Feb 19, 2009 Irish (#16 of 18)

Hi. I am looking for more information on a Michael Sullivan of Tournafulla. He had a daughter, Catherine Sullivan, sometime around 1903. In 1910 or so, Catherine arrived in the United States (Chicago).

Any information would be greatly appreciated as I have hit a dead end with my research.

sarah sturley - 09:09pm Mar 6, 2009 Irish (#17 of 18)

hi all, I have just discovered that my great grandmother was a Bridget O'Sullivan from Limerick City, she married my great grandfather Percy W Sturley in 1910. Bridget's father was called Denis O'Sullivan and that's all I know. I would appreciate any more information as very keen to learn something more. Does anyone know of her mother's name?

Sarah Sturley

sophie dempsey - 08:50am Jul 3, 2009 Irish (#18 of 18)

hello my name is sophie sophie dempsey

am very in trested in finding out where my family comes from the name mary connors sounds very familler to me you see my nanny is elonear connors and has a sister called mary connors but since she was married shes known as elonear dempsey im not to sure what marys name is now as she is married but she lives in cobh co.cork with her husband con and her childern and her gran-childern if this helps her first cousin is jane sullivan roberts wife of chief justice john roberts hope my information helps you find out who your family are

sophie dempsey

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