Paul Walsh

Born: 1885-06-19 12:00:00
Gender: Male

Born in the townland of Ballina, a few miles from Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, eldest child among five sons and three daughters of Michael Walsh and Brigid Walsh (née Gallagher), while his paternal grandfather was also named Paul. The Walshes, a Cambro-Norman family, had deep roots in the area, as is indicated by the townland of Walshestown (North and South), which appears as ‘Ballynebrennagh’ and ‘Balnebrathnaghe’ (Baile na mBreatnach) in a source dated 1560.

Paul was ordained at All Hallows College, Dublin, on 24 June 1909.

Associated communities

Westmeath

Co. Westmeath, or An Iarmhí in Irish, is located in the midlands region of Ireland. It is home to Athlone Castle which, after a multi-million euro renovation, reopened in 2012 as a state-of-the-art, multi-sensory visitor experience. Our county town is Mullingar and we have a population of approximately 88,396. We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.

Other ancestors in this community

Anne Rabbit
Location: Westmeath
Born: 1 Jan 1834
Patrick Rabbit
Location: Westmeath
Born: 1 Jan 1833
George Cunningham
Location: Westmeath
Born: 9 Oct 1833
William John Geoghan
Location: Westmeath
Born: 1 Jan 1815

Buildings in this community

Quaker Island
Location: Westmeath
Inchcleraun, Longford
Fore Abbey
Location: Westmeath
Fore, Westmeath
St Marys Parish Church, Streete, Co Westmeath.
Location: Westmeath
St Marys, Streete, Co Westmeath
Bellaugh Parochial House
Location: Westmeath

Timeline events in this community

1880s
Foundation of Ballymore GAA Club
1884-01-01 12:00:00
1830s
County Westmeath in the 1830s
<p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" by Samuel Lewis, 1837. (Much of the information collected here was submitted by members of the local gentry and clergy of the time).</p>
1837-01-01 12:00:00
1830s
May Day traditions across Ireland
<p>Lá Bealtaine (May Day) officially heralds the beginning of the summer in Ireland. The name is said to derive from Old Irish, meaning "bright fire" (Belenus was the Celtic sun and 'healer god'). Old traditions involved lighting bonfires at sunset on Oíche Bealtaine (or May Eve - April 30) on prominent local landmarks. The Hill of Uisneach in Co. Westmeath is the most famous example. These and other rituals (such as creating a May altar) still survive, particularly in the west of Ireland. Our 19th-century ancestral piseóga (superstitions) were recorded diligently by Irish schoolchildren in the 1930s ...</p>
1830-05-01 12:00:00

Mullingar (Westmeath)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Mullingar (Westmeath). 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

George H Cox
Location: Mullingar (Westmeath)
Born: 1828-01-01 12:00:00
Ann Crinigan
Location: Mullingar (Westmeath)
Born: 1865-06-04 12:00:00
Richard Cully
Location: Mullingar (Westmeath)
Born: 1840-01-01 12:00:00
Elizabeth Newman
Location: Mullingar (Westmeath)
Born: 1840-01-01 12:00:00

Buildings in this community

Presentation Convent
Location: Mullingar (Westmeath)
Presentation Convent, Bishop's Gate Street, Harbour Street, MULLINGAR, Mullingar, WESTMEATH
Mullingar Presbyterian Church
Location: Mullingar (Westmeath)
Presbyterian Church, Castle Street, Friars Mill Road, MULLINGAR, Mullingar, WESTMEATH
Cathedral House
Location: Mullingar (Westmeath)
Cathedral House, Bishop's Gate Street, MULLINGAR, Mullingar, WESTMEATH
St Loman's Hospital Chapel
Location: Mullingar (Westmeath)
St. Loman's Hospital, Delvin Road, Mullingar, WESTMEATH

Timeline events in this community

1910s
Foundation of St Loman's Mullingar GAA Club
1910-01-01 12:00:00
1950s
Foundation of Mullingar Shamrocks GAA Club
1953-01-01 12:00:00
1890s
Foundation of The Downs GAA Club
1893-01-01 12:00:00
1590s
The Burning of Mullingar
1597-01-01 12:00:00