corrigan looking for relations

[Private 1st class]

Looking for relatives of a Matthew  Corrigan. Came from the Harolds Cross. Also joined the Royal Irish Fusiliers. Address at that time Portobello South. Was in the Boar War, Great sports man. Went into the first world war from England. wounded, Taken prisoner, Family had moved to Windsor Tce. Returned home after the war, moved to O'Connell St Dublin. Died 1938.  Any Corrigans around that might think they are related to Matthew. Please get in touch.
His fathers name was Thomas,
His mothers maiden name was Teresa Mooney.
He had 2 brother s and 3 sisters.

[Private 1st class]

Matthews wife. Her name was Rosanna. They had a son and daughter. Sons name was Thomas,

[obbie]

full army record on ancestry several pages long , good condition .
matthew corrigan born 1878 rathmines dad thomas 3 portobello sq
enlisted age 18y 4 mths 22 sept 1896
wife rose redmond marriage 6-10-1907 dub-south o-d 1907 v2 p 641
children
thomas patrick 21 10 09 aldershot
mary theresa 13 8 13 (couldnt read)

[obbie]

on family search
da thomas corrigan ma teresa mooney
mary 10 sept 1864
thomas 22 sept 1866
robert 10 jan 1872
matthew 13 june 1879
catherine 20 oct 1880
all dublin one rathmines

would make sense this is the family as matthew calls his 2 kids after parents names

[Private 1st class]

Hi what you have supplied is in fact the family I am looking for.That address of Portobello square I though it to be Portobello south. When I went walking around the area I could not find the Square. I now believe that it was between     some houses in Camden St. Have not had time to look as yet.Mary Teresa was born in a place called Shorncliff, England, A military camp. What part of the family are you related to. I have been searching for information on Matthew Corrigan. He was a drummer by rank, Drummers had special duties and were paid more. They got tec pay in this rank. He was a great soldier. and runner. a good shot, and all round sports man, And all though I never meet him, I believe he was a very kind and loving man, who had more than his fair share of sorrow in his life, I would be interested in talking to you in private if I could. My relationship to Matt is by marriage. Do you have any photos of him or the family. Many thanks for answering me so quick.  Take care.

[obbie]

sorry , not family , just nosey parker !
just tryin to be helpful , sorry to disapoint .

[Private 1st class]

Hi no problem, sounded so good to be true.How did you come across him and his army record.  Did he show up in some book or pamplet. He had a couple of military honours. Once again thanks for taking the trouble to answer. I have reason to believe that their are relations of Matt still in and around Dublin.

[obbie]

http://www.ancestry.co.uk/
14 day free trial if you havnt had it before .
type in name , d o b , dublin , press enter .
on left hand side menu press military .
up come records .

excellent site for searching army records , medal rolls etc .
supposed to be ww1 records but theres a lot of pre ww1 records
corrigan has several pages or very interesting records he was mentioned in dispatches by lord french he also seems to have received several medals
his height weight colour of eyes scars etc etc are there as well

also search family trees , someone related might be there ! for you to contact

[Private 1st class]

Hi obbie, once again thanks for your help. I'll keep you posted if I find anyone. I am sure there is some out there, Its just one of thoes feelings.