Patrick Doran, Newry, County Down b. 1840

Hi there,

Thank you very much for your query to Ireland Reaching Out. Patrick's mother's surname 'Kelley' might also be 'Kelly', so consider this when you are carrying out your research. Do not forget to check 'O'Kelly', as well, just in case the 'O' was dropped at some point.

Have you checked for the birth record of Patrick? It might contain more clues about his parents, also possibly names of godparents, etc.

You should check the land records such as the Tithe Applotment Books (1823-38) for information about any land holdings, etc.

County Down material available at PRONI (Public Records of Northen Ireland) for this period include: some material, including land admissions registers and relief registers, which survive for all of the unions of County Down (1839-61). The National Archives of Ireland also has a Voters list from 1842.

Best of luck in your research!

Kind regards,

Sinead Cooney

The names I am researching are McCaul/McCall - Spelt both ways since at least 1850.  In the 1920s the name was changed from McCall to McCaul by my Granmother. My Granfathers siblings kept McCall as their name 

Delahunt(Y) Spelt with a Y and without.  I believe they were originally from Wicklow. (As far as I know they are not related to Delahunts in warrenpoint).

Any information or leads appreciated