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Dublin / Re: Mac Donnell family Fitzwilliam Lane 1911 Census
« on: Sunday 13 January 19 19:11 GMT (UK)  »
Andrew McDonnell is indeed one of the civilians shot during the Rising.  His name is now on a plaque in Glasnevin Cemetery.  Mt grandmother, who grew up in Fitzwilliam Lane, never mentioned this when I asked her about the family history.  She lived near Peter on Clonard Road also (where my mother also grew up).

Andrew McDonnell's British Army Service record is available to view on FindMyPast.

Hope this helps!

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Dublin / Re: Easter 1916
« on: Tuesday 31 January 17 20:14 GMT (UK)  »
Hello Kippers,

I am also a descendant of the McDonnells of Fitzwilliam Lane.  My grandmother, Mary McDonnell was born there in 1922.  I haven't had a close look at this thread but I can confirm that our Andrew McDonnell is not the same Andrew McDonnell mentioned in The Military Archives as far as I can make out.  However, our Andrew McDonnell was one of the civilians killed in 1916.  He was shot in the heart near Clanwilliam House.  As you know from reading Townshend's book this was a big flashpoint during The Rising. Having read the same book, I remember thinking to myself that The McDonnells must surely have been checking out the surrounding commotion.  There is a further twist however.  Prior to this he had fought FOR Britain in WW1 and had even received a victory medal!  His name is now on a plaque in Glasnevin Cemetery by the way.  If you pass on your email I can send you on his records.

Best wishes,

Ian.

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Dublin / Re: Mac Donnell family Fitzwilliam Lane 1911 Census
« on: Monday 09 May 16 14:19 BST (UK)  »
That's brilliant Monica.

You will be amazed at some of the information I have on the Meehan side.  I even have a newspaper article on my great grandfather Thomas McDonnell too.

Thomas Meehan's mother's family, the Dormans, lived out in Booterstown by the way.  I am looking forward to seeing your document.

I live a few minutes away from Declan.  I will email him a link to all the documents which he can then forward on to you.  You will have my email then in the forwarded message.

I will pass on your regards to my mam.

Best wishes,

Ian.

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Dublin / Re: Mac Donnell family Fitzwilliam Lane 1911 Census
« on: Saturday 07 May 16 17:03 BST (UK)  »
Hey Johanna,

My name is Ian Clarke (from Wicklow).  I am Rosemary Swaine's son.  My mother must be your cousin!??

A few weeks ago I figured out that Thomas McDonnell must have been born out of wedlock.  I see you were on the same trail a few years ago.  Did you find out anything else? 

I see from your post that you thought there was a Booterstown connection.  My mother has told me the same thing.  I have a couple of leads for Thomas' birth and will go into the General Records Office in June to pursue them when I get the chance.

PS.  I have plenty of information on the the Meehan's and McDonnell's if you would like me to pass it on.

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