Hello - My Grear Great Grandparents (John Higgins & Jane Wilkinson) emmegrated from Passage West to Canada in 1852. The lived in Marmullane, Passage West, Co Cork, Ireland. Thier five children were baptised at St Mary's. I was wonderifng if anyone can tell me a bit more about Marmullane? Was this area lived in by farm or drydock works?
Thansks for any help you can give.
John H
Hi John!
Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out!
Marmullane is a small civil parish which includes the town of Passage West. Here is a link to an 1837 Topographical Dictionary description of Marmullane.
https://www.libraryireland.com/topog/M/Marmullane-Kerrycurrihy-Cork.php
Roger McDonnell
Thank you Roger. We plan on spending a week or so in Co Cork next year. Can you recommend things to see in Passage West?
Hi John!
I live in the States so I'm not familiar with the locale. I will alert our HQ about your trip. What month are you planning to come to Ireland?
Roger
Hi Roger,
Tentatively May 9th - 23rd, 2019.
Thanks,
John
I'm in passage all the time.lovely town with great people