Hello Janet
Your father Joseph is the brother to my Grandfather, James Gerard Bolger.
So that would make you my 1st cousin 1x removed

My mother Jean Patricia Bolger is the daughter of James G Bolger and Jane Smiith formerly Nixon. James died when my mother was only 2 years of age.
I have been trying to find her ancestors.
I have found her 3xGrandfather in Kilkenny. Stephen Bolger born 1809, Ballyogan, Graiguenamanagh, Kilkenny, Ireland
I am so pleased that you wrote to me.
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