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Louth / Re: Leech in Termonfeckin
« on: Wednesday 29 June 11 18:42 BST (UK)  »
Failte James

Nice to here from you I hope this mail finds you well,

Termonfeckin had two castles see photos attached one was at the humped backed bridge beside the river ballywater it was the seat of the Primate of Armagh (archbishop) and was destroyed during the time Henry the VIII became a Protestant. The second still stands in the village known as the Norman castle which stands on a place known as thunder hill (possibly named after a lord Thunder who lived in that area) this also faces the river ballywater so I'm just wondering which of the two castles your ancestors might have lived, I have a feeling it is the Norman castle.

There are Garveys still living in the village and the leechs of Beltichburn just up the road are familur to me.  My brother in laws brother is married to one of the girls of that family.

I have been given the opportunity of seeing a very old original map of the village from 1777 and the Bawn is not marked on it but I can ask around for you and find out and send you a picture if possible.

Hope this is of some help
Kind regards
Historical

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US Resources & Offers / Re: Some New York Web Sites
« on: Saturday 10 April 10 11:28 BST (UK)  »
Great Idea will get on to this I have recently just found a picture of him shaking hands with Babe Ruth!  Which an old Gran Aunt had, Im dying to find out more about him will keep going.

thanks Historical

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« on: Sunday 28 February 10 22:59 GMT (UK)  »
I was wondering if you might be able to help me find some information about my mother in law's uncle.  His name was Thomas Buckley and we think he was awarded a purple heart during his campaign in WW2, I have very little to go on only that he was from Ireland, Limerick county, she thinks it was around 1945 and remembers her fathers family showing her a picture of him placing the American flag into the ground in a newspaper article.  Its a very long shot but would love if you might be able to direct me in some way I would be very very grateful.  Her Father died just a couple of weeks ago, she is 73 yrs old I would love if I could find this information for her if at all possible, I believe he lived in New York

With kind regards
Historical

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Louth / Re: BRODIGANS DROGHEDA
« on: Wednesday 10 February 10 18:50 GMT (UK)  »
Hello Bernie,

Really glad this was of some help to you, if you need anything else here just let me know, I have come across the name doing other research, so if I come across more I will let you know, by the way my name is Audrey, good luck in you quest!!

regards

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Louth / Re: Cromwell in Ireland 1649
« on: Tuesday 09 February 10 19:31 GMT (UK)  »
You should try Brendan Mathews Old Drogheda Society Drogheda he is the community Historian and knows everthing there is to know about Cromwell in Drogheda

regards
Historial

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Louth / Re: BRODIGANS DROGHEDA
« on: Tuesday 09 February 10 19:28 GMT (UK)  »
Hello Bernadine,

I have some records of the gravestones in Termonfeckin for you I'm not sure if they will be of use. 

Brodigan IHS Erected A.D 1840 by John Brodigan of Baltray to the memory of his father and mother & posterity (grave No 167)

Brodigan Erected by Mr Anthony Brodigan of Termonfeckin in memory of his wife Mary who died 14th December 1851 in the 28th year of her age and his daughter Cathrine who died on 6 December 1863 aged 18 years.  Also his son Peter John who died July 2nd 1864 aged 65 years requisent in pace, Cecilia Carron died 26 Dec 1940 (grave No 407)

Brodigan IHS Erected by Mary Brodigan of Termonfeckin in memory of her beloved husband John Brodigan who died Feb 19th 1881 aged 53 years and their children who died young Michael and Christopher.  Jack Carton died Sep 1967 aged 63yrs. His wife Nancey died 29th June 1987 aged 80 years.  May they rest in peace ( grave no 168)

Brodigan In Loving Memory of Thomas Brodigan Port who died 21st Feb. 1969 and his brother John died 29th Jan 1958 R.I.P (grave No 166)

There is also records of Brodigans being shop owners in the town of Drogheda just 5 miles away, and members of the Drogheda Corporation.  They lived on West Street Drogheda, I also believe they might have been Brewers during the mid 19thC.

I'm not sure if this is any help to you, if I come across anything else I will let you know,

Kind regards
Historical

P.S Baltray is a sleepy little hamlet by the sea just about a mile from Termonfeckin, people from baltray would be buried in Termonfeckin, I suggest you try with the parish records for St Peters Catholic church Drogheda and the Diocese of Armagh which will include all records in Termonfeckin..... Good Luck

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Louth / Re: BRODIGANS DROGHEDA
« on: Wednesday 20 January 10 20:02 GMT (UK)  »
Hello Bernadine

I should be out there this weekend I will, see what I can muster up for you and will get back to you next week :)

Historical

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Louth / Re: BRODIGANS DROGHEDA
« on: Monday 18 January 10 12:53 GMT (UK)  »
Hi ya

I come from Termonfeckin, it get its name from Saint Fechan because he built a monastry here in the 7th centrury.

It is a country village about 7 miles from Drogheda Co Louth.

Not sure what you would like to know about the village, the new catholic church was built in 1883 it is known as the Church of the Immaculate Conception.

Most of the residents are buried at St Fechins Graveyard, where the protestant church stands, unless you have family buried here and available space in that plot there are no longer new burials on this site.

There was another catholic church in the village before this, the village was predominetly catholic run by landlords Brabzon and Markey.  Let me know what you want to know about the village and I will see if I can help you.

Regards
Historical :)

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Louth / Re: Leech in Termonfeckin
« on: Sunday 17 January 10 20:25 GMT (UK)  »
Hello Historical Here,

I come from Termonfeckin, and would love to help you with what I can about my Village.

I will direct you firstly to Daltons history of Ireland, this was written in the mid 19th century, and there is quite a lot about the history of Termonfeckin (its a very old Village) you will be able to read up on.  Search through Google under books go for Drogheda in the book and Termonfeckin is just 5 miles out side I believe its in his second edition of the book if you cant find it I will send the link to you.

There are many Leech families in the area and mostly farmers, let me know what you are looking for if I can help I will let you know,

Historical


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