Galbally (Limerick) O'Shea - Publican

Jules,

Yes, it should be possible to find the house they lived in. The census records give a description of the house (form B, number 40), there may be somebody in Galbally that remembers, a bit of detective work with the 1911 census or there may be a record in Griffiths Valuation. There may also be local history records in Galbally. I am not too far from Galbally and could help with the search, although with Covid restrictions that would be challenging currently. Let me know if/when you are coming to Galbally and I will be able to help.

Best wishes, Kieran

Hi Jules, 

I have passed your message to members of the local Community Council in Galbally. Hopefully there might be local memory of the pub! I'll let you know when I hear back.

 

Dave 

Hi again Jules, 

I've done some digging around Galbally and have found an answer for you! A local man had information that O'Shea's indeed owned a pub in Galbally, apparently called Scanlon's pub at the time. He knew that they left between 1901 and 1911; two children, father called Cornelius. This pub is still a pub today - currently called the Abbey Bar and owned by a man called Joe Kearns. Indoor hospitality is due to reopen after Covid restrictions on the 26th (next Monday), so the pub may be reopening then (they have been closed since Christmas in Ireland). 

I hope this is useful information. At least now you may have a site to visit and get a pint. 

All the best

Dave 

If you would like to email me I can try to put you in touch with the person who supplied this information or perhaps with the current owner. My email is dwhyte@irelandxo.com. I'll be on leave until early August but will respond upon my return.