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RIC Head Constable Patrick Doyle

ClareScarriff (Clare)

My Great Grandfather served as an RIC Constable in Scarriff from 1882 to retirement as Head Constable in 1891.

He married Eliza(beth) Reddy nee Lynch  - widow of Constable John Reddy (or Ready) in 1882 in Westmeath

My Gran Julia (later Neary) was born there in 1888, also her siblings Mary Anne 1884 & Patrick James 1886.

I am seeking any information on the family & especially relating to his Police Service there - i am particularly keen to acquire a photograph as he is the 5th generation to serve in the Police.

Thanks & Regards

Jim Neary

(Chesterfield Derbyshire)

jpneary@talk21.com

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Jim / Patricia there is an excellent private Facebook group Royal Irish Constabulary A Forgotten Irish Police Force 1816 - 1922, there is a history of the force written by Jim Herlihy who is active in the group, apply to join and I understand that the notebooks are held in Kew, doubt you'll get in just now.

Good Luck

Pat

St Peters LouthIrelandXO Volunteer

Hi Patricia & Pat

Thanks for your helpful replies. I have his Service record via Jim Herlihy & am a member of the RIC Facebook group.

My hope was to perhaps trace descendants locally & maybe obtain a photo.

many Thanks anyway

Jim

jpneary@talk21.com

Hi Jim,

Why not send a query to the local paper in Clare? You might have a chance of connecting with living relatives that way--more than you would on IrelandXO. Good luck!

glanvil3@aol.com

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