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Looking for Flahertys of Ballysadare

SligoBallysadare (Sligo)

The only written document I have on my Flahertys is a note from my grandmother saying her grandfather "came from a little town called Carrigobila near Sligo...The post office for it is at Ballisadaire."

I have traced the family back to Catherine CUMLISH or CONSLIP and William Flaherty.  At least 4 of their children immigrated to Massachusetts in the US in the 1840s & 1850s: Michael (1825-1902), Sarah (c1830-1910), Patrick (1834-1913), and Edward (c1841-1910).  There was at least one other daughter who probably immigrated, and there may have been other children I am not aware of.

The family was Roman Catholic.

I would love to hear from anyone who may have knowledge of this family!

Best regards,

Kathleen from New Jersey, USA

Email: Mizzsinjin@aol.com

IrelandXO member

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Kathleen:


I think your Flaherty family came from the townland of Carrowgobbadagh in Kilmacowen civil parish.


I first checked the Tithe Applotment listings for Co. Sligo. I found a Pat Flaherty in Carrowgobbadagh. (Pat could have been the father or uncle of William.


www.titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie


The Griffiths Valuation was conducted in Co. Sligo in 1858. There were 28 Flahertys listed including  a Catherine Flaherty in Carrowgobbadagh (possibly the widow of William). www.askaboutireland.ie for the Griffiths.


There was a Flaherty family in the 1901 census in Carrowgobbadagh headed by an 80 year old William. Not sure of his relationship to your family.


Carrowgobbadagh is just north a few miles from Ballysadare on the N4. Use Google Maps to see the location.


Roger McDonnell

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

Roger,

Many thanks for your guidance in this matter.  We'll concentrate our research efforts in the area you suggested.

Best regards,

Kathleen

IrelandXO member

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