Donnelly Family Maghera/Draperstown area

[california dreamin]

Hi Derryjack

I have not managed to progress my Donnelly family research much further then when I made my original post.  I know that a branch of the family did go to Philadelphia as I have learned this through some research.  There were several Donnelly families that lived in Kirley, Brackareilly and Lisnamuck. They were all related but I still have not been able to identify how all of them relate. They all descend from a pair of brothers that had land  in the Sperrin Mountains.  They had many sons!  I think one of these sons died and his wife and her children then went to Philly. But there are numerous Donnelly's and it's really tricky trying to find out who was married to whom, who their children were and how they are related.  The were also many Donnelly's in Maghera and it's surrounds who attended St Pat's in Maghera.  Philadelphia was a popular destination so perhaps there is a connection?  I have not come across anyone in my family from Tirkane.

[derryjack]

Calidreamin',  I know my Mulhollands and McKennas and where they lived around Maghera (Tullyheron, Tirkane, Tirnony etc.,) but all I know is that Donnelly's were their cousins.  Unfortunately, I do not know the Townland for the Donnelly's.  I just know the Donnellys were from the Maghera area.  The rest of the family went to Glen Chapel.  All the best.

[sugarydon]

hi i believe my father was the heir to kirley

[sugarydon]

my father was Patrick Donnelly, and his parents were Barny Donnelly and RosieMcwilliams

[california dreamin]

Hi sugarydon,

I'm pretty sure our families may be related, can you tell me more about Barney Donnelly and Rosie McWilliams?  Would love to hear more about your father being heir to Kirley.

CD

[kingskerswell]

HI,
    Should it help Bernard Donnelly married Rose McWilliams on 11 Dec 1917 in Draperstown Roman Catholic Church.

Regards

[california dreamin]

Thanks for your message, hopefully we will hear back from sugary don soon!

[sugarydon]

yes Bernard and Rose , they had 16 children. My father Patrick was the first born son. i would b grateful if you have any information about them.

[california dreamin]

Hi sugarydon
Thanks for your message. Yes, there is a connection between our Donnelly families.  I have done more research since I first posted started this thread so some of the information in this post has changed.  I will send you a PM with further details.

I only have 13 children for Barney & Rose so you will have to help me out somewhat!.

Kind regards
CD