Dennis is my grandfather, born in 1874. He moved to South Wales in about 1880, lived and died there in 1956. He married Margret Allen in 1906 and they had 8 children. His parents were Patrick Shea (1849 - 1847) and Mary Shea.(1844 - ?)
Are there any relatives in the area who may know any of these people?
I am coming to Ireland in October 2025 and would like to meet any family members.
Mike
Mike:
That is a great picture of Denis. Could you add his story to our XO Chronicles site? https://irelandxo.com/ireland-xo/history-and-genealogy
I believe this is your Patrick and Mary with two daughters in the 1901 census in Spunkane townland.
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Kerry/Emlagh/Spunkane/…
I did not see Patrick and Mary in the 1911 census in Spunkane. Possibly they died between 1901-1911.
Unfortunately, there are many Patrick Shea and Mary Shea death records from 1901-1911 in the Caherciveen registration district.
I would search the free site www.irishgenealogy.ie for the death records.
I will alert our HQ regarding your planned trip.
Roger McDonnell
Hi Mike,
If you'd like to give me an email on dwhyte@irelandxo.com, we can keep in touch re your planned trip. I'll try to put you in touch with people/places of interest during your stay.
Looking forward to hearing from you
Dave