Hi Dara, I checked Griffith's Valuation of approx. 1854 and there are none in Oldcastle or Moylagh. There are three to Loughcrew: Bridget in Knocklough, Michael in Beleek and Michael in Knocklough. The records of these three should be in St. Brigid's indexes if there is any record still existing. Back then someone from Loughcrew would probably say they were from Oldcastle as it is the closest town.
Check the Census records for Ryan in Oldcastle, Loughcrew and Moylagh.
Contact St. Brigid's and ask for a copy of any entries to Ryan in the index book of Baptisms (Husband and wife family book index (parents and children): 1798-1955. This would have the children of James Ryan so you can research all the children.
Write, email or call St. Bridgid's
Father Ray Kelly
Phone: 011-353-49-8541142
email: revraykelly@eircom.net
St. Brigid's
Parochial House
Oldcastle
Co. Meath
When researching in Ireland remember that the age stated here can be off 5-10 years. Also remember Irish naming customs (not ironclad):
1st Son: named after the father?s father
2nd Son: named after the mother?s father
3rd Son: named after the father
4th Son: named after the father?s brother
1st Daughter: named after the mother?s mother
2nd Daughter: named after the father?s mother
3rd Daughter: named after the mother
4th Daughter: named after the mother?s sister
Jack McCabe
jmccabe51@gmail.com 847-778-3473
