My great grandfather born to John Brien and Ellen Brophy of Ardfield and Ballyva in March 1848.
Born in Gurtnascreeny/Dromore near Bantry. Came to the US in 1868.
Purchased the bell tower and bell at St Mary’s Church in Kileenleigh/Caheragh.
Parents are buried in Old Ardfield Graveyard. Rocky was a Fenian, friend of O’Donovan Rossa, and author of “Birth and Adoption: A Book of Prose and Poetry.
Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Ardfield (Cork). 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.
No buildings are associated with this community.
Foundation of St James' GAA Club
1892-01-01 12:00:00
Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Caheragh (Cork). 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.
No buildings are associated with this community.
Foundation of Tadhg McCarthaigh's GAA Club
1954-01-01 12:00:00
Black 47: Sketches on Dromodaleague and Caheragh
<p>In the entire period of the Great Famine in Ireland (1845-1851) the most dramatic population decrease from death and emigration occurred in "Black '47".</p>
1847-02-13 12:00:00