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Hi there - this is my first time posting - so hopefully doing this correctly.

I am trying to find my ancestors from Galway.  My grandfathers name was Daniel Fahy - his mother was Mary Fahy - she past away on 4th November 1946 in Moyvilla Athenry, Co.Galway.  My grandfather was one of 11 children.  I think his fathers name was Jeremiah.

My grandfather came to New Zealand with his brothers - 5 of them in total.  I think they had some sort of involvement with the IRA?  There is a article that I found that made reference.

Can anyone help me?

Thank you

Janet

Janny

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I suspect this might be your family in Moyveela East:

http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Galway/Stradbally/Moyveela_East/1377460/

I searched for Mary Fahy?s death in 1946. It appears to be registered in Galway Oct ? Dec 1946 Vol 4, page 140. Her est year of birth was 1861 which fits well with the lady in this census. The 1911 census indicates there were 12 children (all still alive) rather than 11,  but with that number of children I dare say you could easily overlook one. You?ll see Daniel listed, aged 16, with at least 5 brothers. So that all fits. There was another Fahy family on the adjacent farm, so in all probability they?ll be relatives:

http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Galway/Stradbally/Moyveela_East/1377459/

1911:

http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Galway/Stradbally/Moyveela_East/457383/

http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Galway/Stradbally/Moyveela_East/457385/

Griffiths Valuation for 1855 lists a Thomas Fahy farming in Moyveela. He had a farmhouse, outbuildings and 40 acres. (Plot 5a, beside the police station). That looks to be on the modern L3104 road.

Ahoghill AntrimIrelandXO Volunteer

Wow - thank you so much.  Yes I think this is my grandfathers family.  I am so excited about finding them.

I have also found a relative in Invercargill who is one of the daughters of the sons - so hopefully I can obtain more information from her.

Thank you again

Jan

Janny

Hi Everyone

I am having problems with finding deaths & birth notices.

How do I go about finding these?  I found a couple of websites, but they werent much help

 

Thanks again

Jan

Janny

Hi Janet,

I was doing some research on the web and came across your request for information. I can help you with this as I grew up in the house and farm in Moyveela that your grandfather came from. My father inherited it from the late William (Willie Fahy), your granduncle I guess. If you send me on your details I can contact you by email.

Look forward to hearing from you.

Louise

IrelandXO member

Hi Louise

Gosh sorry Louise - I dont know why I never replied to you - Hopefuly you wil get this message.

Wow this is awesome :-)

My contact email is janandpaul@xtra.co.nz

We live in Auckland New Zealand - you have a whole heap of family down this way :-)

Looking forward to talking with you

Janet

Janny

Hi there

Just trying to contact Louisem who left a message for me some time ago.

If anyone could give me a idea on how I can contact her would be really appreciated

Thank you

Janet 

 

Janny

Janet,

If Louisem is still using the same e-mail she should get your message OK.

Elwyn, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘IrelandXO Volunteer

Hi Elwyn

Thank you - yes I hope she is

Cheers

Janet

 

Janny

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