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Mayo / Re: McDonnell's of Moorehall
« on: Wednesday 21 September 16 17:02 BST (UK) »
Hi,
I came across this thread and thought you may be able to help me. My direct Ancestor, Anthony McDonnell was born in Headford, Co. Galway in about 1775. He joined the British Army and died at Radipool in 1812. Headford is just over the border from Co Mayo and Shrule Castle which was given to a Farragh McDonnell as a thanks for his services in the taking of the Castle in 1570. He immediately sold it to William de Burgo (Burke). The interesting thing about Anthony is that he named his first son Joseph Farragh McDonnell and the name persisted in the family for 3 generations. If any of this rings any bells with any McDonnell descendants I would love to hear from you.
Regards
Paul Robinson
I came across this thread and thought you may be able to help me. My direct Ancestor, Anthony McDonnell was born in Headford, Co. Galway in about 1775. He joined the British Army and died at Radipool in 1812. Headford is just over the border from Co Mayo and Shrule Castle which was given to a Farragh McDonnell as a thanks for his services in the taking of the Castle in 1570. He immediately sold it to William de Burgo (Burke). The interesting thing about Anthony is that he named his first son Joseph Farragh McDonnell and the name persisted in the family for 3 generations. If any of this rings any bells with any McDonnell descendants I would love to hear from you.
Regards
Paul Robinson