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Richard O’Donnell

Born
1 Jan 1794
Died
1 Jan 1854
Gender
Male
Place of migration
Migrated to /Born in Canada

Richard O'donnell was from Castlebar parish and was enlisted into the British Military in 1814, recruited by the 68th Durham light foot infantry. His brother John also enlisted at the same time. Both served and were eventually posted to Canada around 1819 and then settled in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada after retiring from the military.

He had a son, Patrick, born in 1813. His wife was Mary Regan.

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Castlebar (Mayo)

Situated in the centre of Mayo, Castlebar is the county town with the largest population of the county. We are an active member of the national diaspora programme Ireland Reaching Out. Whether you are tracing your family tree or looking to connect with Irish people abroad, we are delighted to welcome you to our community.

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Buildings in this community

  • National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, Turlough, Co. Mayo.

    Location: Castlebar (Mayo)

    Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

  • McHale Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

    Location: Castlebar (Mayo)

    McHale Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

  • Lough Lannagh Lodge (Formerly Creagh Villa), Lough Lannagh Village, Lough Lannagh, Castlebar, Co. Mayo

    Location: Castlebar (Mayo)

    Lough Lannagh Holiday Village, Lannagh Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

  • Josie Bourke's Garage, Ellison Street, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

    Location: Castlebar (Mayo)

    Ellison Street, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

Timeline events in this community

  • 2000s

    Mayo Peace Park & Garden of Remembrance, Castlebar opened by President Mary McAleese

    <p>The Mayo Peace Park &amp; Garden of Remembrance was opened on October 7th, 2008 by the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, and was the fruition of years of work by a local committee under the chairmanship of Michael Feeney.</p>

    2008-10-07 12:00:00

  • 1850s

    Castlebar Barracks place of birth - County Mayo

    <p>Believed place of birth of George Bambury son born to George and Ellen</p>

    1851-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1920s

    Charles J. Haughey

    <p>Charles J. Haughey was born on 16th September 1925 on Mountain View, Castlebar, and died on 13th June 2006 in Kinsealy, Dublin. He was Taoiseach of Ireland 1979–81; 1982; 1987–92.</p>

    1925-09-16 12:00:00

  • 1920s

    Castlebar Celtic Founded

    <p>Castlebar Celtic was founded in 1924.n</p>

    1924-01-01 12:00:00