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Monday, November 18, 2024

Faces of Killorglin

Delia Foley and Kathleen McGillicuddy and the Twins Owen & Rory

Delia Foley and Kathleen McGillicuddy and the Twins Owen & Rory Ref: F333

Hannah (Foley) O’Meara, early 1900’s

Hannah (Foley) O'Meara, early 1900's  Ref: F329

Bart Foley, early 1900’s

 Bart Foley, early 1900's. He later lived In West Englewood, New Jersey. Ref: F330

Margaret (Foley) Benson

Margaret (Foley) Benson Emigrated To South Africa, Married Archibald Edward Benson, Had 3 Chiildren - Edward Michael (Known as Michael, Patricia Vera Aileen & William Quimlivan Known As Billy & W.Q Ref:...

Mary Theresa Foley,early 1900’s

Mary Theresa Foley,early 1900's . She emigrated to America. Ref: F328

Paudie Cronin, Pa Houlihan and Charlie O’Brien, 2008

Paudie Cronin, Pa Houlihan and Charlie O'Brien, 2008. Ref: F321

‘Johnny Patterson’ and Pa Houlihan attend the launch of the Johnny Patterson Musical, The...

'Johnny Patterson' and Pa Houlihan attend the launch of the Johnny Patterson Musical, The Fishery, 2009. Ref: F322

Spanish Ambassador to Ireland José Yturriga and Cannon Matt Keane, 1988

Spanish Ambassador to Ireland José Yturriga and Cannon Matt Keane, 1988. Ref: F323

Mary Feeney, Myra and Derek Feeney, Jacinta Browne at the King Puck Unveiling, 2001

Mary Feeney, Myra and Derek Feeney, Jacinta Browne at the King Puck Unveiling, 2001. Ref: F324

Finbarr Coffey and Edso Crowley at the King Puck Unveiling, 2001

Finbarr Coffey and Edso Crowley at the King Puck Unveiling, 2001. Ref: F325

James Harmon, Desmond Houlihan and Chrissie Hawes pose at the gates of St.James’ Church,...

James Harmon, Desmond Houlihan and Chrissie Hawes pose at the gates of St.James' Church, 1988. Ref: F326

Jackie and Mary O’Shea, Nellie Pigott, Pa and Tess Regan, Hannah Houlihan, Mary Crowley...

Jackie and Mary O'Shea, Nellie Pigott, Pa and Jo Regan, Hannah Houlihan, Mary Crowley all from Lower Bridge Sreet, 1988. Ref: F327  

First cousins John Paul McCarthy 1887 – 1924 and Daniel Mahony 1893 – 1924

First Cousins John Paul McCarthy 1887 - 1924 and Daniel Mahony 1893 - 1924.  JP was a son of Elizabeth Mahony and Jeremiah McCarthy. Daniel was son of Michael Mahony and Julia Sullivan. Ref: F317...

Daniel Mahony, aged 17 in photo, 1893 – 1934. He was the son of...

Daniel Mahony, aged 17 in photo, 1893 - 1934. He was the son of Michael Mahony 1860 - 1905 and Julia Sullivan 1866 - 1917. All 3 died from Tuberculosis (TB). Ref: F318

Daniel (Dano) Mahony 1893 – 1934. On his mother’s death cert he gives his...

Daniel (Dano) Mahony 1893 - 1934. On his mother's death cert he gives his name as Dano Mahony. Ref: F319

Johanna Mahony 1902 – 1979. She was the daughter of Michael Mahony 1860 –...

Johanna Mahony 1902 - 1979. She was the daughter of Michael Mahony 1860 - 1905 and Julia Sullivan 1866 - 1917. She never married and died in Edinburgh. Ref: F320

Micheál O’Mahony 1920 – 2001

Micheál O'Mahony 1920 - 2001. He was the son of Daniel Mahony and Bridget Gallivan. His father died when Micheál was a child so Mahony became O'Mahony as a result of confusion about  his...
Sigerson Clifford

Sigerson Clifford, Caherciveen, Poet and Playwright, 1913-1985

Sigerson Clifford, Caherciveen, Poet and Playwright, 1913-1985. He was considered South Kerry's greatest Poet of the 20th Century. While best known for his evocative poem and song 'The Boys of Barr na Sráide', he...

Johnny Patterson 1840-1889, was born in Kilbarrron, Feakle, County Clare. He wrote Killorglin’s oldest...

Johnny Patterson 1840-1889, was born in Kilbarrron, Feakle, County Clare. He wrote Killorglin's oldest and greatest love song 'Bridget Donoghue' who lived in Main Street, Killorglin. He was a famous Clown and Songwriter whose...

James Cahillane, Mill Road, who was a well known personality in his native town

James Cahillane, Mill Road, who was a well known and popular personality in his native town. He worked for many years for Jerry Murphy, Electrical Contractor, and neighbour and later on as Head of...