William Gaffney
- Born
- 1808-01-01 12:00:00
- Died
- 1874-04-06 12:00:00
- Gender
- Male
- Place of migration
- Migrated to/Born in New Zealand
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
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
Ballymore (Westmeath)
Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Ballymore (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
Buildings in this community
St Owen's Church
Location: Ballymore (Westmeath)
St. Owen's Church of Ireland church, BALLYMORE, Ballymore, WESTMEATH
Church of the Most Holy Redeemer
Location: Ballymore (Westmeath)
Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, BALLYMORE, Ballymore, WESTMEATH
Timeline events in this community
- 1880s
Foundation of Ballymore GAA Club
1884-01-01 12:00:00
- 1830s
Ballymore in the 1830s
<p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" by Samuel Lewis, 1837. (The information collected here was submitted by members of the local gentry and clergy of the time).</p>
1837-01-01 12:00:00
- 1840s
Emigrants Wanted in Australia
<p>Westmeath Independent - Saturday 11 November 1848</p>
1848-11-11 12:00:00