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Galway / Re: 1901,Coyne, Leenane, County Galway
« on: Thursday 10 February 11 06:30 GMT (UK)  »
Rather a common name in Ireland I'm afraid. (My Father was also a Coyne,( or O'Cadhain ).
Another Martin O'Cadhain (Coyne) was the famous author and political writer, from Spiddal Galway, where my family came from, but I think he came later than 1901. Maybe worth checking out though. Good luck!!

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Galway / Re: what about stil births
« on: Thursday 10 February 11 06:20 GMT (UK)  »
Still birth babies who weren't 'churched' or baptised were unrecognised by the Catholic Church, and were not permitted to be buried on Church ground or in Catholic cemeteries  (unbelievably, still happening today). Unless the babies parents kept private records it is highly unlikely you will discover much.
I know all this as my Father's still born twin was wrapped in a piece of rag and his parents were advised to throw him into the fire! He is actually buried on the cliff path in a makeshift grave. Sad, but that's the Catholic Church for you!!

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