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The family were all residents of Massachusetts Shelly, and she was buried in Holyhood Cemetery.

Thanks, Mike

Noel thank you so much for pointing these documents out, as I had not seen them before.

We were aware the J.D Walsh was "involved" in those events way back then, but to what extent we weren't exactly sure. From an obituary it did say he was interned at Ballybricken and later at Kilworth, and that he played a prominent part in the Volunteer Movement prior to his connection with Sinn Fein, of which I understand he was president of the Thomas Meagher Club in Waterford.

Some of those names in both documents are familiar; from documents recently received from the Irish Government in regards of applications for a pension for my grandmother. (J.D's daughter)
I will go through them later and try see where it all fits in.

The statement of Sean Matthews has really got my attention, and I really need to go through it thouroughly. He mentions the name; Michael O'Neill of Michael Street several times, he was my grandfather, and again, we did know some of his involvement, but this seems to suggest he was quiet high up in the organisation.
It also seems to touch on a story which could be the one we were told, that both he and J.D. Walsh were almost killed when they were been transported (as prisoners) from Ballybricken gaol to somewhere in Cork, and were ambushed by others who were unaware there were prisoners in the convey.

Fascination reading, and many thanks again Noel.

Regards, Mike

Thanks Noel for your reply, it's much appreciated.

The reason I ask is - I came across a photo recently on the web, it was credited to Jack O'Neill, and depicts an image of an elderly lady, titled 'The Apple Seller,' dated circa 1900. In the backround, I can make out my GreatGrandfathers shop/premises, J D Walsh - 64/65 John Street - Plumber & Gasfitter. Although it says, Broad Street, I'm pretty sure it is John St.

What would confirm it would be, if anyone knows if there was once a clock tower in the square, and if now where is ( I think) a bank, could possibly have been that address, and that the premises had at some time been demolished.

Noel, on an aside, I notice your surname interests include an O'Neill. My own direct family are descendants from O'Neill's, they had business's in Waterford, William, at 33 Michael St, Basket/Bootmaker, and his father Richard, similar occupation, in Spring Garden Alley, any connection?

Regards, Mike

Thanks Annie and Shane.
I'll post an example when I get home later.

Regards, Mike