I am interested in genealogy for Eastern Galway (Portumna). I am related to the Whelan's and Larkin's of the area. Any help you can give will be much appreciated.

Hi Margaret,

Thank you very much for your query to Ireland Reaching Out. I have passed on your message to a member of the local community who might be able to help.

Kind regards,

Sinead Cooney

Hi margaret which larkins are you related to?do you have any first names?

Hello Margaret, my great-great-great-grandparents were Patrick Whelan (c.1796 - 1877) & his wife Honora Larkin of Tonroe, co. Galway, near Oranmore.  Their son was Peter Whelan (1834 - 1905) of Tonroe & Tawin Island, c. Galway.  If these are the same as your family I'd be happy to share more info,

Sean