Emigrated circa 1840s from Skiberreen with his wife and about 10 children. Some may have stayed in England but others migrated to New England in the USA.
County Cork, or Corcaigh in Irish, is the southernmost county in Ireland and also the largest county. It is known as “The Rebel County”. We are home to the Blarney Stone and known for our beaches and beautiful scenery. We have a population of approximately 542,196. We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.
An Chrois pub / J'O'Connell's pub
Location: Cork
Caherdahy, Kilnamartyra, Cork
Marmullane Villa
Location: Cork
Marmullane House
Dromineen Castle
Location: Cork
Dromineen, Drommahane Mallow
Graigue School
Location: Cork
MARY SUSAN CONNELL
1810-01-01 12:00:00
Queen Victoria’s 1st visit to Cork Aug 1849
<p>Queen Victoria’s 1st visit to Ireland, August 2-12, 1849.</p>
1849-08-02 12:00:00
Kilmichael Ambush
1920-11-28 12:00:00
West Cork mapped by John Speede 1610
<p>Part of a map of Munster dated 1610 showing West Cork by John Speede</p>
1610-01-01 12:00:00
Whether you are tracing your family tree or looking to connect with Irish people abroad, we are delighted to welcome you to our community in Abbeystrowry.
Skibbereen Workhouse
Location: Abbeystrowry (Cork)
Skibbereen Community Hospital, Skibbereen, Cork
Black 47: Sketches on Skibbereen
<p>In the entire period of the Great Famine in Ireland (1845-1851) the most dramatic population decrease from death and emigration occurred in "Black '47".</p>
1847-02-13 12:00:00
Black 47: Mortality in Skibbereen
<p>In the entire period of the Great Famine in Ireland (1845-1851) the most dramatic population decrease from death and emigration occurred in "Black '47".</p>
1847-01-30 12:00:00
Black 47: Starvation in County Cork
<p>In the entire period of the Great Famine in Ireland (1845-1851) the most dramatic population decrease from death and emigration occurred in "Black '47".</p>
1847-01-16 12:00:00
Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Creagh (Cork). You may live here, have visited here or maybe are tracing ancestors who left long ago. In any case, we’re sure to have lots to share and are delighted to welcome you.
No buildings are associated with this community.
Black 47: Sketches on Skibbereen
<p>In the entire period of the Great Famine in Ireland (1845-1851) the most dramatic population decrease from death and emigration occurred in "Black '47".</p>
1847-02-13 12:00:00
Black 47: Mortality in Skibbereen
<p>In the entire period of the Great Famine in Ireland (1845-1851) the most dramatic population decrease from death and emigration occurred in "Black '47".</p>
1847-01-30 12:00:00
Black 47: Starvation in County Cork
<p>In the entire period of the Great Famine in Ireland (1845-1851) the most dramatic population decrease from death and emigration occurred in "Black '47".</p>
1847-01-16 12:00:00