Mulrooney family

Thanks a lot Tim for taking the time to reply. I had most of that information but some is new (like the date of Paddy's birth and I never thought about the Clare connection with his grandmother. Thanks for that. The sailor grandfather was from the Azores and that family is easier to trace back but finding out more about Robert Mulrooney senior his mother Eliza Ahern Mulrooney is proving more elusive.  

Paddy was born in 1898 not 1878 which I think was just a typo. He also had a brother called Robert who went on to be a successful businessman (Fruit importers) in Limerick. 
Paddy lost a son and young daughter in the same year - very sad. 

I will send you an email with my contact details in case you do get in touch with people who might know more. Thanks very much again Tim - I really appreciate your support. 

 

 

 

 

Hello, Jack Mulroney was my godfather, and my Dad's (Sam Benson) cousin and best man at his wedding. We used to visit Aunty May and Uncle Paddy every time we visited Limerick (we lived in Dublin). Aunty May (Mary Quinlivan) was my father's Aunty - the younger sister of his mother Margaret 'Madge' Quinlivan. Their house in Thomandgate was a lovely place to visit - Uncle Paddy always made us lemonade with ice cream in it (a delicious treat at the time!) and gave us coins he kept in cigar / cigarette cases. Lovely man, so funny and generous and welcoming. I live in London now but I will see if I can lay my hands on any photos - obviously Jack is in my parents' wedding album and I remember visiting Aunty May on my communion and getting a photo taken with her in her garden.

 

Hello. I love this site - I'm really honoured that Jack's godson has got in touch :) Thanks so much for responding and for sharing memories of Paddy and May. It really means a lot. I have some photos of Paddy, May and Jack would be very happy to share if they are of interest. I would be very interested to get in contact with you and also to hear more about the family and also to get photos if you do come across them. I can also explain the interest in the family too. Many thanks. 

Ps. If you send an email to Tim darragh@IrelandXO.com he can put you in touch with me. Thanks to you both.

PPS or send a mail directly to me at conpatmul@hotmail.com

I'd forgotten about the lemonade and ice cream treat that was popular back in the day... my mother treated us to coke float on one occasion and I still remember it. 

Hello Mr Benson. Hope you are keeping well in these difficult times! Do you recall Jack ever mentioning Mulrooney cousins or relatives in Milwaukee in the US? He mentioned this to my Dad on the one occasion that they met. I haven't come across this in my genealogy research so far, so it was interesting to hear. Or did Jack mention anything about his grandmother (Mary Francisco Mulrooney)? He would have known her growing up as she lived into her 80s. I have a few photos of him and his dad too that I would love to share and try to figure out who the people are. Or any more stories or memories of Paddy Mulrooney would be very appreciated. Thank you.

Trying again in November 2020. If Mr Benson receives this notification please get in touch. Or if anyone else has any memories please share. 

Paddy Mulrooney was my grandfather who I never met and of whom I know little about. Likewise, I know little about Jack who is obviously also directly related. I know that Paddy was part of the Irish volunteers in Limerick - Limerick City Brigade; Irish Republican Army; B Company; and later he was the owner of a chemist shop and lived in Thomandgate. 

I wish I had started this search 20 years ago or earlier because with every passing year it becomes less likely that I will find out more about them. People who would have any recollection of them would be 60+ at this stage. But here´s hoping!

Thank you!