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Gilmore Family of Carrickfergus: Reply to Elwyn

AntrimCarrickfergus (Antrim)

Dear Elwyn,

Thanks a million for the fantastic information you sent me pertaining to James Gilmore. I will definitely visit the train station where he worked and St Bride Street where he and his family lived when I am in Carrickfergus in August. I also hope to visit Randalstown and Tannaghmore when I am there to walk where my ancestors lived and walked.

Sadly, James'son, William (born March 25, 1864), died in the US in 1867.

Best wishes,

Maura

Gilmore Family from County Antrim

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Maura,

Glad to have helped. I live in Randalstown, so if you wnat to meet, drop me an e-mail with the date you will be there.

Elwyn, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘IrelandXO Volunteer

Hi, Elwyn   It would be great to meet you.  Ben (my husband) and I will likely be in your area on August 29 or 30.  I will get back to you to confirm the date.  Where in Randalstown can we meet you?  FYI, I will probably not have access to a computer from from May 24 until June 17.  So, if you reply and don't hear back from you you'll know why.  With thanks and best wishes,  Maura

Gilmore Family from County Antrim

 

Maura,

We can meet somewhere obvious like outside O'Kane's pub in the Main St. Once you have decided the date and a rough time, let me know and I'll sort the details.

 

Elwyn, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘IrelandXO Volunteer

Hello, Elywn   Let's plan to meet on Tuesday, August 29 in the afternoon/evening at a place you suggest in Randalstown.  Once determined, I will let you know where we will be staying in the Carrickfergus area so that you will know where to contact me, if necessary.  I assume there are guesthouses in that area but I need to look into it.  Best wishes,  Maura

 

 

Gilmore Family from County Antrim

 

Maura,

That's fine. Let me know when you will be arriving in Randalstown and I'll be outside O'Kane's (inside if it's raining).

Elwyn

 

Elwyn, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘IrelandXO Volunteer

Elwyn, I am working on the lodging matter.  I now think we will likely stay in Carrickfergus which appears to have more options than Randalstown.  I may need to suggest that we meet on August 30 instead of the 29th.  Would this work for you?  I'll be back in touch soon on this.  Thanks.  Maura

Gilmore Family from County Antrim

Yes, I can do the 30th.

 

Elwyn, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘IrelandXO Volunteer

Thanks, Elwyn.  We can meet you at O'Kane's on August 30 anytime from 3 pm onward.  Let me know your preferred time.  Also, I will let you know where we'll be staying in Carrickfergus in case you need to reach us.  Maura

Gilmore Family from County Antrim

Maura,

That’s fine. That’s in my diary.  I’ll see you at O’Kanes at 3.00pm.

Shortly after you pass O’Kane’s (which is on the left hand side if coming from the Carrickfergus direction) there is a small lane down the side of the building. That leads to a public car park where you can park free.

Any problems, my cell phone is 07976 140146.

Elwyn, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘IrelandXO Volunteer

Hello, Elwyn   Thanks.  We'll see you at O'Kane's at 3 pm on August 30.  We leave the US on August 23.  We won't have a computer or cell phone that works in Northern Ireland with us.  So, if you need to reach me, please contact Mrs. Betty Barron at 28-9336-3304 or enquiries@beeechgrovebandb.co.uk and leave a message.  Thanks!   Maura

Gilmore Family from County Antrim

That's fine.

Elwyn, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘IrelandXO Volunteer

Hello Elwyn,

I came across you Moneyglass Graveyard post the other day and printed the chain out. I can't find it now that I'm relooking. I would like to correspond with you regarding the Keyland (Keeland) family that you appear to have knowledge about. I am a Curran relative of one who married into that family and I'm researching some information. Would you be kind enough to email directly with your email address so I can send you a long and detailed email regarding my family and my questions. I would appreciate any assistance.

Kind regards,

Michael

Mcurran1032@ gmail.com

 

 

Michael Curran

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