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John SWEENEY

John SWEENEY

Born
1798-01-01 12:00:00
Gender
Male

 

 

John was married to Johanna ENRIGHT (Hanrahan) and the couple had at least two children Terence and Mary, before Johannas death sometime between 1816 and 1820. They may have had more children but the church records in Clooney Parish only start in 1816.

John secondly married Honor MURPHY of Newgrove, Tulla on 30th April 1820 at Tulla. Witnesses to the marriage were Matthew Murphy, James Sweeney and Mary Henessey.  The couple went on to have eight children together.

Mary and Terence emigrated to Australia in 1839 on the Roxburgh Castle.  Descendants of Terence went to the United States.

Photo is of 3rd great granddaughter Veronica in 2017 at what was said to be the old Sweeney cottage in Rathclooney where the family apparently ran a small shop.

 

 

Associated communities

Clooney Bunratty (Clare)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Clooney Bunratty (Clare). 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.

Other ancestors in this community

  • Bindon Blood Esq.

    Location: Clooney Bunratty (Clare)

    Born: 1775-03-17 12:00:00

  • Patrick Keehan

    Location: Clooney Bunratty (Clare)

    Born: 1907-01-01 12:00:00

  • Mary Keehan

    Location: Clooney Bunratty (Clare)

    Born: 1906-01-01 12:00:00

  • Johanna Keehan

    Location: Clooney Bunratty (Clare)

    Born: 1882-05-05 12:00:00

Buildings in this community

  • Clooney Church Ruin and Graveyard

    Location: Clooney Bunratty (Clare)

    Clooney townland, Clooney, Quin, County Clare

  • Clooney House

    Location: Clooney Bunratty (Clare)

    Clooney County Clare

  • Clooney Graveyard

    Location: Clooney Bunratty (Clare)

    Clooney County Clare

Timeline events in this community

  • 1860s

    LOWER BUNRATTY Cess Payers appointed to the Grand Jury

    <p>As published in the Clare Journal</p>

    1866-08-23 12:00:00

  • 1860s

    UPPER BUNRATTY Cess Payers appointed to the Grand Jury

    <p>As published in the Care Journal</p>

    1866-08-23 12:00:00

  • 1980s

    Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Ireland and the historic sites of Co. Clare

    <p>Following Irish President Patrick Hillery’s visit to Japan in 1983, the then Crown Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko arrived by private jet in Shannon Airport on 1 March 1985 and spent the weekend in Dromoland Castle in Co. Clare (President Patrick Hillery's home county).</p>

    1985-03-01 12:00:00

  • 1880s

    The Firing at Mr. Creagh March 1889

    <p>The Firing at Mr. Creagh at Carrahan.</p>

    1889-03-10 12:00:00