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John Costigan

John Costigan

Born
1831-01-01 12:00:00
Died
1905-01-01 12:00:00
Gender
Male
Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in UK

John Costigan was my Great Great Grandfather.   He was born about 1830 in Kings County (Offaly).   I think he had an older brother (7 years older), called Michael Costigan.   By 1851 the two brothers had emigrated to the UK (to Manchester).      In the UK, John married an Irish girl called Mary and worked as a weaver.   They had two sons.  John died between 1901 and 1911.   One of John and Mary's grandsons was killed in the First World War in the build up to the Battle of Paschendale.

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Offaly

Co. Offaly, or Uíbh Fhailí in Irish, was once known as King's County. It is in the midlands region of Ireland with the River Shannon defining its western border.  We are home to Birr Castle and Moneygall, which is the ancestral home of President Obama.  Our county town is Tullamore and we have a population of approximately 78,003.  We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.      

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  • Partial View of Cemetery and Church

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  • Church Wall w/ Supports 2002

    Location: Offaly

  • Monastery Church at Lemanaghan

    Location: Offaly

  • Transept Gable Kilcommin Church

    Location: Offaly

Timeline events in this community

  • 2000s

    Parish of Ardcarne

    2000-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1960s

    1961 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1961-09-24 12:00:00

  • 1960s

    1969 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1969-09-28 12:00:00

  • 1970s

    1971 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1971-09-26 12:00:00