John Donegan
- Born
- 1 Jan 1796
- Gender
- Male
He was identified by staff at the Skibbereen Heritage Centre by contact with local parish priest in April 2004. He had two wives and I descend by his 2nd wife, Mary Coughlin.
Associated communities
Drinagh (Cork)
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Other ancestors in this community
No other ancestors are associated with this community.
Buildings in this community
Knockmore Townland
Location: Drinagh (Cork)
Knockmore, Drinagh, co. Cork
Curraghalicky Slate Quarry
Location: Drinagh (Cork)
Curraghalicky, Drinagh, co. Cork
Christ Church Drinagh
Location: Drinagh (Cork)
Shandrum, Drinagh, co. Cork
Paddock Townland Drinagh
Location: Drinagh (Cork)
Paddock, Drinagh, co. Cork, ireland
Timeline events in this community
- 1610s
West Cork mapped by John Speede 1610
<p>Part of a map of Munster dated 1610 showing West Cork by John Speede</p>
1610-01-01 12:00:00
- 1840s
Opening of Drinagh Slate Quarry
<p>A large slate quarry was opened on the townland of Curraghalicky near Drinagh in 1841. It is situated just west of Curraghalicky Lake.</p>
1841-01-01 12:00:00
- 1650s
Drinagh in the Down Survey 1650s
<p>Drinagh as described in the Down Survey of Ireland from 1650s.</p>
1656-01-01 12:00:00
- 1960s
Reading of the Proclamation at Drinagh Old National School
<p>50th anniversary of the reading of the Proclamation in Drinagh Old National School.</p>
1966-03-01 12:00:00