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I would have said that a second James Molloy in Kildangan was unlikely, but a second James Molloy who was a right footer (protestant) is even odder. No, my great grandfather would have been RC and if by the church in Durrow you mean the church on the Durrow estate, then no, he would more than likely be buried in Tullamore although there is a rather pretty RC church a little ways along the Kilbeggan road. The truth is partly that I don't remember enough details and partly that there was something of a distance between two parts of the family. But obviously I was mistaken in thinking it was the same Molloys.

All the best, Ray

I spent every year when growing up o holiday in Tullamore with my family. They then lived in Parnell Street with one of the old barracks' walls at the bottom of the back garden. I do remember the firing slits which seemed odd at the time - why would soldiers be firing on the locals?
The British army were a strong presence in the town, Marching with a band to church services and towards the end being responsible for the deaths of many young local men.
There is a Tullamore historical society that could tell you much more, they have some excellent articles on line.