Kelleghers in Bawnboy
My great grand mother on my paternal side, Kate ( Catherine) Kelegher/Kelleher
was born in Kildoagh Bawnboy 1893- and died in Manchester in 1963. She was one
of 6 girls, Rose Ann, Mary Ellen, Mary Bridget, Margaret and Sarah. I understand
that four of the girls went to America but one of them remained in Ireland.
The burial register for St Mogues island refers to a number of Kelleghers
including a Rose Ann. I would like to try to establish if any of them are
related to me. I am also keen to identify if I have any living relatives
in Bawnboy. My dad can remember very clearly going to Dowra for his holidays
to meet family but I cant find any connection to Dowra?
I am planning a visit to Bawnboy in August 2026 to coincide with the St Mogues
island community day. Any information would be greatly appreciated as would
meeting up with any local volunteers on the trip next year.
