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Malachy Fallon b abt 1812 and Bridget Mulligan b abt 1816

RoscommonKillinvoy (Roscommon)

Hi, I am visiting co Roscommon in June this year (2024) and I am trying to find some information about Malachy Fallon and Bridget Mulligan.(my great great grandparents. I know they were farmers in Ballyglass (Griffiths valuation - Robert H Gunning) Their children were Catherine 1842-1921,Patrick Joseph 1849 -1932, Bridgidam 1851, John 1855, Malechiam 1862, Michael.  I can't find their marriage notice or birth notices for Malachy and Bridget and parishes where married , baptised.  I have their death notices Malachy died 9.7.1883 and Bridget 10.3.1896 both died at Ballyglass. Malachy was 71 when he died so his birth would have been around 1812? Bridget was 80 when she died so her birth around 1816? The children's birth/baptism notices were at Killinvoy Parish.

I am assuming that maybe Knockcroghery (St John's ?) Also where they are buried ? I would love to visit their gravesites. I have been on Find A Grave and not having any luck locating them. Any information would be greatly appreciated I will be staying at Ballyglass during my travels.

sherylwhimp@po…

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shryl:

The records for Knockcroghery (Killinvoy) RC parish start in July 1841. There are no records for 1858-1859. Likely the marriage was before July 1841. There are Malachy Fallon and Bridget Mulligan baptismal records in St. Peter's Athlone church around 1820 and earlier but that parish is two parishes to the south of Knockcroghery and those records are likely for other individuals.

Checked the Griffiths Valuation for 1855 and I assume Loughlin Fallon in Ballyglass was your Malachy? 

Not sure if we have a volunteer in the area but if you have not done so already could you complete this form regarding your June trip? https://www.irelandxo.com/meet-and-greet

Thanks!

Roger McDonnell

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

shryl,

Roots Ireland transcription shows a Malachy Fallon baptised 16 Feb 1862, RC parish of Knockcroghery. Parents - Malachy Fallon & Brigid Mulligan. Sponsors - Patrick Murray & Eleanor Murray.

Regards,

 

carolyntoohey@…

From rootsireland, here is a transcription of Brigid's 1851 baptismal record.

Name:Brigid Fallon

  Date of Baptism:09-Nov-1851

Address:N/a

Parish/District:KNOCKCROGHERY

CountyCo. Roscommon

Denomination:Roman Catholic

Father:Malachy Fallon

Mother:Brigid Mulligan

Sponsor 1 /
Informant 1:John Mullin
Sponsor 2 /
Informant 2:Brigid Mulligan

 

glanvil3@aol.com

thank you for your input into my message. Yes I think the Loughlin Fallon in Griffiths Valuation is Malachy Fallon. Although I did find a Malachy Fallon and Michael and John Mulligan - farmers on the Griffiths Valuation as well. Michael and John Mulligan might be related to Bridget Mulligan?

Malachy Fallon b 1862 and Bridget b 1851 are two of their children.

Should I follow up on the two from St Peters Athlone parish? 

I will definitely fill in the form for when we are visiting Ballyglass and areas . I would love to meet someone for some assistance.

Thank you again for your help everyone.

regards.

 

sherylwhimp@po…

shryl:

I don't know how you can relate the Athlone baptismal records to your ancestors.

Roger

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

Hi Roger,

I know I am grabbing at straws, it just is so hard to get certain document clarification for some people. I suppose you are suggesting that people didn't move too far in those times. Both of these people were born pre 1820 , so will have to assume that they came from the Killinvoy  (Knockcroghery)  parish.

sherylwhimp@po…

Hi Roger,

I filled the form out on the  website regarding a visit and the meet and greet facility.

That would be wonderful if I could meet someone during our visit to Athlone.

I haven't received a reply yet , is it still available to me? I have put in all of my details in the form on the website.

regards,

Shryl

sherylwhimp@po…

Shryl:

I will followup.

Roger

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

thank you Roger.

sherylwhimp@po…

I have just seen this post so I hope it is not too late to reply. Re Malachy Fallon and Bridget Mulligan: their son Malachy Fallon born in 1862 died 10th December 1936 in Ballyglass. This Malachy and his wife Mary Morriss also had a son Malachy born 7th April 1896. I do not have a record of his death. There is a recent record on rip.ie of the death of Malachy Fallon Ballyglass who died 11th May 2013 in Ballglass - he was also a descendant and is buried in Rahara cemetery. My local contacts tell me that the nearest relatives living now are Aidan Fallon and Brian Fallon (Corbooley) and Gerry Mulligan ( Ballyglass). I suggest popping in to the local pub in Rahara, always a good source to find directions. If you choose to use any of these contacts, i would appreciate if my name is not mentioned as I am not personally known to them. Wishing you well in your search.

VERONICA

Hi Veronica,

thank you for your information on Fallons & Mulligans. I will be in Ireland next week, so I will follow up on the info you have given me.

I won't mention your name when inquiring about these people at Rahara. Hopefully someone will know some of these people.

 

sherylwhimp@po…

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