Married Bridget HICKEY and had four children: Patrick (Cir 1856 - 1929), Mary (Cir 1859 - ), John (Cir 1861 - ) and James (Cir 1863 - 1927). James migrated to Australia. Patrick, Mary and John all stayed in Ireland and did not marry.
Co. Westmeath, or An Iarmhí in Irish, is located in the midlands region of Ireland. It is home to Athlone Castle which, after a multi-million euro renovation, reopened in 2012 as a state-of-the-art, multi-sensory visitor experience. Our county town is Mullingar and we have a population of approximately 88,396. We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.
Quaker Island
Location: Westmeath
Inchcleraun, Longford
Fore Abbey
Location: Westmeath
Fore, Westmeath
St Marys Parish Church, Streete, Co Westmeath.
Location: Westmeath
St Marys, Streete, Co Westmeath
Bellaugh Parochial House
Location: Westmeath
Foundation of Ballymore GAA Club
1884-01-01 12:00:00
County Westmeath in the 1830s
<p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" by Samuel Lewis, 1837. (Much of the information collected here was submitted by members of the local gentry and clergy of the time).</p>
1837-01-01 12:00:00
May Day traditions across Ireland
<p>Lá Bealtaine (May Day) officially heralds the beginning of the summer in Ireland. The name is said to derive from Old Irish, meaning "bright fire" (Belenus was the Celtic sun and 'healer god'). Old traditions involved lighting bonfires at sunset on Oíche Bealtaine (or May Eve - April 30) on prominent local landmarks. The Hill of Uisneach in Co. Westmeath is the most famous example. These and other rituals (such as creating a May altar) still survive, particularly in the west of Ireland. Our 19th-century ancestral piseóga (superstitions) were recorded diligently by Irish schoolchildren in the 1930s ...</p>
1830-05-01 12:00:00
Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Moate (Westmeath). 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.
St Oliver Plunkett Boys National School
Location: Moate (Westmeath)
St. Oliver Plunkett Boys National School, Jones' Lake Road, AGHANARGIT, Moate, WESTMEATH
Bunscoil an Chlochair
Location: Moate (Westmeath)
Bunscoil an Chlochair, Station Road, AGHANARGIT, Moate, WESTMEATH
Former School Church Street Moate
Location: Moate (Westmeath)
Church Street, Station Road, AGHANARGIT, Moate, WESTMEATH
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Our aim is to connect all people with a link to St Marys Athlone (Westmeath). 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.
Quaker Island
Location: St Marys Athlone (Westmeath)
Inchcleraun, Longford
Loughnaskin Parochial House
Location: St Marys Athlone (Westmeath)
Loughnaskin Parochial House, Co. Westmeath
St Ciaran's House
Location: St Marys Athlone (Westmeath)
St Ciaran's House, Loughnaskin, Co. Westmeath
Franciscan Abbey
Location: St Marys Athlone (Westmeath)
Franciscan Abbey, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Athlone in the 1830s
<p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" by Samuel Lewis, 1837.</p>
1837-01-01 12:00:00
Foundation of Garrycastle GAA Club
1981-01-01 12:00:00
Foundation of Southern Gaels GAA Club
1973-01-01 12:00:00
Foundation of Athlone GAA Club
1885-01-01 12:00:00