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Ireland / Re: Lily Mernin/ Piaras Beaslai
« on: Thursday 20 March 14 20:57 GMT (UK) »
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Ireland / Re: Lily Mernin/ Piaras Beaslai
« on: Monday 31 January 11 21:10 GMT (UK) »
Just to update, after finding Piaras Beaslai's collection in the National Library of Ireland and communicating with the 2 historians who worked on his diaries, it turns out that Piaras is my grandfather and Lily Mernin is my grandmother. My father has finally learnt the truth about his parents...thankyou to all who helped!
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Dublin / Re: Micheal Collins and 'The Squad'.
« on: Monday 22 November 10 08:09 GMT (UK) »
well apparently they were distant cousins...not married...hence the secrecy I guess. They were both his parents
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Dublin / Re: Micheal Collins and 'The Squad'.
« on: Sunday 21 November 10 20:47 GMT (UK) »
I have some incredible news. After a lot of researching I found Piaras Beaslai's collection in the National Library in Ireland. After contacting the historian who worked on his collection and diaries...it was discovered he is my Grandfather and Lily Mernin my Grandmother! All a lot to take in...especially for my 88 year old father...who knew them as Aunt Lily and Uncle piaras
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Dublin / Re: Micheal Collins and 'The Squad'.
« on: Wednesday 10 November 10 20:05 GMT (UK) »
Hi Capel St Man. Thank you so much for this information. I know I was told that Aunt Lily used to walk down the street with her arm through the arm of one of Michael Collins men and when she saw one of the enemy from the castle she would squeeze his arm, as a signal, My father has her bravery medal still from the IRA. I would love to and intend to get Piaras Beaslai's books that he has written. Unfortunately my father had access to all this when his 'uncle' as he knew him...died, but was grieving and had no interest in his things. I do have a great photo of Aunt Lily as a young woman as well as copies of the photos of my father that Piaras Beaslai has in his collection in the Irish Gallery. Thanks again
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Dublin / Re: Micheal Collins and 'The Squad'.
« on: Tuesday 09 November 10 08:19 GMT (UK) »
Hello, not sure if this is the right thread for me. I am looking for more information on my Great Aunt Lily Mernin ( spy for Michael Collins in the castle) and my Godfather and family Piaras Beaslai. I know he fought in the uprising and was connected with Michael Collins closely. My father John (sean) Maguire is in Piaras Beaslais collection of photos in the National Gallery as a child. His parents apparently died when he was born and he was never allowed to ask questions. He was raised in a foster family until he was 13. At this time Lily Mernin and Piaras Beaslai took him into their care. Any help would be appreciated. I am in Australia
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Ireland / Re: Lily Mernin/ Piaras Beaslai
« on: Tuesday 02 November 10 07:31 GMT (UK) »
Thank you AnneClare
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Ireland / Piaras Beaslai/Lily Mernin
« on: Monday 01 November 10 07:58 GMT (UK) »
I am looking for more information on my family. I believe the Mernin family has routes in Waterford. I know my great Aunt...Lily Mernin...had a sister (my grandmother) whose name was Mary Josephine Mernin. My father, John (Sean) Maguire was told she died giving birth to him, but we are not sure if this is true. I would be appreciative of any information, or assistance, I am in Australia
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Ireland / Re: Lily Mernin/ Piaras Beaslai
« on: Sunday 31 October 10 22:19 GMT (UK) »
Thank you...I will try that
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