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Kelly DNA around Kilkelly

MayoKilmovee (Mayo)

I have traced my family back to the Errigal Trough area of County Monaghan.  Subquently, I had a DNA test done.  The DNA test indicates that I have an 89% chance of having a common relative in the last 200 years with a man who was born in Derrynoose, Armagh.

I also had my DNA results examined by http://www.irishorigenes.com/.  Look for the Kelly case study.  I am the first Kelly to have such a case study done.  Dr. Bowles believes that my family originated in the Kilkelly area 1,200 to 1,000 years ago.  I am looking for a Kelly farmer from the area who is interested in genealogy and either has or is willing to have a DNA test performed.  I would like to compare my results with his.  I am good for a pint or two at a local pub while meeting with such a farmer as mentioned earlier.

I leave for Ireland on May 6th and will be in the Kilkelly area for a few short hours on May 10th.  However, since I am staying in Westport it would be easy for me to return to Kilkelly on either May 11th or 12th. 

Please contact me by e-mail or leave a message on these boards.

pekellyco

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kilkelly is clled after the Kelly name

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they were custodians of the ancient church in Kilkelly  ,the site is preserved with well close by.the old name for

kelly is in gaelic meaning= (Ceallach), there is a Kelly clan gathering  here in Ireland and every few years they have a clan

gathering and elect their chief.The old name for  the gathering was Aonach  meaning= fair or market which

was held during the seasons of the year

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