Descendants of the family of James Geraghty

This James was born earlier than yours, but he was from "Derrahannmore" (Derryhawnmore) in the parish of Newtowncashel.
James Gerety
Baptism: 03-Apr-1842
Address: Derrahannmore
RC Parish NEWTOWNCASHEL
Co. Longford
Roman Catholic
Parents: Michael Gerety and Mary Flyn
Sponsor: Mary Gerety

Thank you very much Mary and Roger for your replies. I'll be checking with my mother, Ruth, our genealogist as to what priority we should give to Thomas.  There are two Thomases in my immediate family:  Grandfather and father, both descendants of Richard.  

It's so helpful to be able to ask questions of folks in the area.  

Sheryl Gerety

I've put together a map based on records we have in our research that looks pretty reasonable for a full three days.  Regarding Ballymahon, Kenagh and Newtowncashell and Kilcommock I can now search on "must see" info.  If any have suggestions for sight seeing I would love to add to the list.  

One thing I was surprised about when I first went to Ireland was that the names of townlands are not signposted. The locals all seem to know where the townlands are and who lives in what townland, but you won't see a townland sign.  You might want to buy an ordinance survey map that shows townland names.  But you also might want to look at your ancestors in Griffith's Valuation (at AskAboutIreland.com).  Each name has a number next to it. You can then look for that numbr on the Griffiths maps on the website to see exactly which plot of land your people held.

Another idea...Google and/or look on Facebook for a Longford heritage group or historical society.  You may find someone with good local knowledge who can assist you further.

A couple of places well worth a visit...

--An hour or less from where you are staying is Killykeen Forest Park in or near Killeshandra.  Lovely place for a walk or a picnic on the lake.

--About an hour from Abbeyshrule is Drumlane Abbey and Round Tower in Drumlane, Co. Cavan.  Also has an old cemetery.

Patricia, sorry for missing your name as I replied to your first post.  We are virtually certain that the James you mention is not the James of my family.  As to the Thomas mentioned by Roger, I need to spend some time with the links provided.  Normally I would email my mother, but I think she's given me all her records so I need to do a little digging.  I'm hopeful that Shrule and Cashel are the two town lands I'm concerned with, as that's pretty much what birth and death certificates have indicated.  

Question:  are cemeterieson church grounds open to the public or do I require a permission to view a grave if that's feeling urgent?

Hello again,

We've been to Ireland many times and have always found cemetery gates to be open.  Of course, there may be some that are locked, but we haven't encountered them.

About the James I sent to you...I would guess that he was a relative of your family.

My mother says he is not, or at least not a direct ascendant?  There are James's in the line, including the brother of Richard who immigrated to Kansas and made a new life.  If you would like, I could gather up the page that lists the birth and death records, etc. of "our" James?

Hi I have a John Geraghty in my tree Born in Longford 1831 wife was eliza or elizabeth Immgrated to America and settled in Brooklyn