Mary
So lovely to hear from you. you have made my day! I have done a lot of research of the family and have a lot of information and files. Unfortunately I never got to meet Richard as he passed away before I was born.
Thanks for the information about Angela's family, I did have details of her children but have been unable to find any records of their marriage or their children so thanks for adding that info.
Angela, Matthew, Margaret and Richard all moved to Australia from Doneraile. From what I have found so far, Matthew didnt marry and lived in Sydney, Margaret married Dennis O'keefe and they lived in Brisbane. My grandfather, Richard married Mary Morgan and lived in QLD as well. My Dad spoke fondly about Angela and Margaret and had met them both many years ago.
Dennis remained in Doneraile and married Hannah Buckely. There was another sister Catherine but I have been unable to find any further information about her only birth and census details.
I can understand them missing Ireland, I have been to Doneraile on holidays a few time now and really loved the place and Ireland. I hope to get back again soon.
I have tried for years to find information on the Deluary family and it has been so difficult. I have some photos of my grandfather Richard but have no photos of his siblings or parents. Do you have any information of your grandmothers parents - Matthew and Mary?
Did you grandmother spell her name as Deluary? or a variation?
Any information you have that you would like to share would be amazing.
Regards
Margaret
mdeluary@bigpond.com