O'Neill and Foley in Valentia Island
Kerry
My great-grandfather Patrick O'Neill was born on Valentia Island in 1853, son of John O'Neill and Mary Foley. I was told by someone that we may be related to the Renard O'Neills, but I don't really know. Patrick's siblings were John, Daniel, Maria (Muh-RYE-uh), and Michael Foley O'Neill, born in Revenue Larahan, Valentia Island. They all moved to Merthyr Tydfil in the early to mid 1870's for jobs at the steel mill. The elder John O'Neill died in Wales in 1879 and his wife a few years later. All of the children except John made their way to New York and New London, Connecticut in the mid 1880's. Any information would be greatly appreciated!
Best Regards,
Jim (O'Neill) Condon
Vermont, USA
IrelandXO member