Maria and her sister Elizabeth emigrated to Australia in 1857, sailing on the 'Red Jacket' and arriving in Australia at Melbourne in February 1858. A few days later Maria married Donald whom she had met while he was working in Ireland.
Co. Waterford, or Port Láirge in Irish, is located in the south-east region of Ireland. We are a coastal county with many beautiful beaches and home to world famous Waterford Crystal. Our county town is Waterford and we have a population of approximately 114,000. We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.
Glencairn School
Location: Waterford
GLENCAIRN, Castlerichard, WATERFORD
Glennanore School
Location: Waterford
GLENNANORE, WATERFORD
St Stephen's Monastery
Location: Waterford
St Stephen's Monastery, Waterford city
Waterford Workhouse
Location: Waterford
St Patrick's Hospital, Waterford
Tramore in the 1830s
<p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" by Samuel Lewis, 1837. </p>
1 Jan 1837
Philip Barron of Durrow House aimed to set up an Irish college in nearby Seafield
1835-01-01 12:00:00
1898 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final
1900-04-08 12:00:00
1938 All Ireland Senior Hurling Final
1938-09-04 12:00:00