IRISH RELATED FAMILY NOTICES

The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939), Saturday 19 August 1871, page 1

MARRIAGES

COOMBS - KINKADE

On the 5th August, at Brisbane, by the Rev. M. McGavin, A,M. George Coombs, of Upton-Noble, County Somerset, England, to Jane Kinkade, of Cayhern, Co Cavan, Ireland.

MOLLOY - GARDNER

On the 5th August, at St. Stephen's Church, Brisbane, by the Rev. Dr. Cani, Peter Molloy, second son of Anthony Molloy, of South Brisbane, to Ellen Gardner, only daughter of John Gardner, late of the County Clare. No cards.

IRISH RELATED FAMILY NOTICES

The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939), Saturday 19 June 1869, page 1

MARRIAGES

MURRAY - O'ROURKE

On the 17th April, at Gladstone, by the Rev. Father Maguiness, Robert Price Murray, Nottingham, England, to Miss Mary O'Rourke, third

daughter of Thomas O'Rourke, County Waterford, Ireland.

THYNNE - CAIRNCROSS

On the 3rd June, at St. Stephen's Church, Brisbane, by the Rev. P. M. G. Connolly, Andrew Joseph Thynne, fourth son of Edward Thynne, of Ballynagrave House, County Clare, Ireland, to Mary Wiliamina, second daughter of William Cairncross, of Brisbane.

IRISH RELATED FAMILY NOTICES

The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939), Saturday 26 September 1868, page 1

MARRIAGES

COSGROVE - COPLEY

On the 22nd September, at St. Stephen's Church, Brisbane, by the Rev. Father Dunne, Jeremiah Cosgrove, to Ann Copley, both of Brisbane and late of Co Clare, Ireland.

GAILEY - RICE

On the 6th September, at No. 1 Adelaide Street, by the Rev. B.G. Wilson, B.M. Richard Gailey, Esq., Architect, Surveyor, &c., &c., to Miss Mary Rice, formerly of Ballygrick, Co Down, Ireland.

STRONG - QUINN

On the 23rd September, in the Baptist Church, Wharf Street, by the Rev. B.G. Wilson, B.M., Mr. James Strong, second son of Mr. John Strong, of Boggo, to Miss Margaret Mary Ann Wandless Quinn, formerly of Newry, Co Armagh, Ireland.

CLARE ROOTS SOCIETY - April 2012 Talk

 

Clare Roots Society will host its April talk entitled "The O'Shaughnessy's - Cinel Aodh na Echteghe, and their Co. Clare connections" given by Rory O'Shaughnessy in the Civic Room, Drumbiggle on Thursday 19 April 2012 at 8 pm.

O'Shaughnessy is  a popular family name in Galway, Clare and Limerick. The Clan was known as Cinel Aodh na Echteghe – Aodh's people of the Aughtys and it controlled a large territory of land on the Galway-Clare border. Dermot O'Shaughnessy, Chief of the Clan was knighted  by Henry the 8th during the 16th century. For a period up to the Jacobite defeat at the Battle of the Boyne, they held a dominant position of  power in the region. The talk hopes to look at the O'Shaughnessy Clan history  examining in particular it's Clare connections.

Rory O' Shaughnessy is a stonemason and heritage practitioner. He has a degree in history and archaeology and a Higher Diploma in Irish Heritage Management. He carries out heritage talks and walks as well as doing some heritage illustrating. Rory is also active in National Schools working on the Heritage in Schools Scheme and Burrenbeo's Eco-beo Programme. This year Rory is Coordinator of the O'Shaughnessy Gathering, an event held every two years. The event which includes music, tours, talks and Medieval Banquets  is to be held in Gort from May 10th to 13th 2012.

 

All are welcome to the talk. There is a cover charge of €5 for non-members.

GENEALOGY WITH A DIFFERENCE... ANNESBROOK CO. MEATH

Saturday April 28th

Annesbrook just outside Drogheda Co. Meath is developing as a centre for workshops and residential courses in Genealogy, Antiques and Archaeology. On April 28th Annesbrook is hosting an "Introduction to Genealogy" day. Fiona Fitzsimons and Brian Donovan from Eneclann will be co-presenting with Eileen O'Duill of Heirs Ireland and Sean O'Duill. You may remember Brian who spoke in Clare last year.

The day is aimed at relative novices who we hope will relax and enjoy both the talks and the lunch in this interesting house.

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CLARE CHATTER... Irish Times and IFHF

From the Irish Times…

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CLARE ROOTS SOCIETY... APRIL TALK and much more...

Courtesy of

Clara Hoyne

Clare Roots Society Secretary

APRIL TALK

Clare Roots Society will host its April talk entitled "The O'Shaughnessy's - Cinel Aodh na Echteghe, and their Co. Clare connections" given by Rory O'Shaughnessy in the Civic Room, Drumbiggle on Thursday 19 April 2012 at 8 pm.
O'Shaughnessy is a popular family name in Galway, Clare and Limerick. The Clan was known as Cinel Aodh na Echteghe – Aodh's people of the Aughtys and it controlled a large territory of land on the Galway-Clare border. Dermot O'Shaughnessy, Chief of the Clan was knighted by Henry the 8th during the 16th century. For a period up to the Jacobite defeat at the Battle of the Boyne, they held a dominant position of power in the region. The talk hopes to look at the O'Shaughnessy Clan history examining in particular it's Clare connections.

Rory O' Shaughnessy is a stonemason and heritage practitioner. He has a degree in history and archaeology and a Higher Diploma in Irish Heritage Management. He carries out heritage talks and walks as well as doing some heritage illustrating. Rory is also active in National Schools working on the Heritage in Schools Scheme and Burrenbeo's Eco-beo Programme. This year Rory is Coordinator of the O'Shaughnessy Gathering, an event held every two years. The event which includes music, tours, talks and Medieval Banquets is to be held in Gort from May 10th to 13th 2012.

All are welcome to the talk. There is a cover charge of €5 for non-members.

7TH AUGHTY EARTH DAY GATHERING.

Slógadh Eachtaí 2012: Cillíní Díoma is Liathdrom will take place at Leitrim Hall, Leitrim, Loughrea. The date is Saturday 21st April and registration is at 9.15. The Aughty Earth Day Gathering is organised each year in a different location in Co. Clare or Co.Galway by a local group. The event was previously held in Crusheen, Kilchreest /Castledaly, Woodford, Tuamgraney, Gort and at Lough Graney in 2011.

The day is informal and is dedicated to hospitality. Everyone is welcome to attend and to share their knowledge and interest in the heritage of the Sliabh Aughty.

ANCIENT MONASTERY UNCOVERED