Irish Sailors and Soldiers Land Trust dublin houses

[Shelmalier]

That would be great if she did have any info. on no. 20 I do remember your grandparents when we first moved there but although we bought the house in 1993 we lived abroad from 1995-1998 so we wouldn't have known them very well. Your mother & your grand parents would have known the Coffeys (our neighbours then) well. Sadly both Mr. & Mrs. Coffey have both died; Mrs. Coffey only this year.

[geonel]

We heard that, very sad, I remember her very very well, she was very good to my grandparents, I couldnt believe it when I heard the news. My gran died Sept 1997 and Grandad Dec 1997. I have wonderful memories of staying on 'sleepovers' there as a child in the 70's and 80's, my Mam was born 1948 and has a twin sister she would know a lot of the history, as soon as she rings I will fill you in.

[shanew147]

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[Shelmalier]

Thanks. That thought did occur to me but I'm glad you mentioned it.

[gnikdivad]

Mrs. Coffey was such a nice lady always smiling! I remember being a kid and mr coffey used to deliver coal to use up the road! He was always filthy. Him and my nanny where great friends.

Hi Maria, I got your email. I forget did I send you the pic from 1926 of the houses?

[gnikdivad]

Oh and welcome shemalier! I can send you the picture also if you like.

[denby357]

Hi,
I have just seen your posting re. Doyles/Denbeys Ballaghkeen Co. Wexford. The Robert Denby you write about is I think is my Grandfather Thomas`s brother, for I believe the James Denbeigh and Bridget Redmond of 61 Ross Rd are my Great Grandparents. My Grandfather Thomas lodged with Bridget`s Best man Thomas Murphy in No. 14/15 Ross Rd according to the 1901 Census. You may already have the following, the 1901 Census shows residence of house No. 9 Ballymurray Wexford, to be Catherine Denbeigh- married, William Doyle-Single-age shown as 34-Brother of Catherine, Bridget Denbeigh-age shown as 11- Niece of William, and Margaret Graham-age shown as 77- Aunt of William and Catherine. Ballymurray is part of Ballaghkeen I believe
Hoping to hear from you,
Thomas Denby

[gnikdivad]

Dear Thomas,
Hi, great to hear from you.  Always great to hear from possible connections.
P So you think Robert Denby from my tree is your great uncle? Robert was born on the 18th of Oct 1868 on Ross road, enniscorthy, Wexford. He was married to Catherine (Kate) Doyle on 24 June 1888, in the Roman CAtholic chapel in Oulart, Wexford.

Robert is my great great grandfather. My nanny, Alice King nee:Doyle was from the ballagh. Her mother was Bridget Denby, daughter of Robert and Catherine. Robert and Catherine also had a son called James Denby b. approx 1904. Robert and Catherine also had a son called James Denby.

From my research Robert had a brother called Henery also, does this match with you? There is also a feeling that Robert was Protestant, does that ring a bell? Roberts father was James Denby (Denbeigh) born 1843 in Wexford. He married Bridget Redmond on 10 sept 1867 in the Parish of st Mary's. best man was John Courtney and bridesmaid was Margaret Murphy.  From what I can figure out Roberts father was Henry Denby.

Roberts wife, Catherine father was Francis Doyle and her mother was Catherine Graham (I think). Catherine also had at least one brother called William Doyle.

To be honest with you the information you have supplied is a bang in match for my family tree. This is exciting :-)

I would love to hear all you know and I will tell you all I know. I am in Dublin. Where are you? If you send me a private message I can send you my email address and we can chat some more.

Really looking forward to hearing from you.
David.

[pidgeoni38]

Hi all, I am writing a thesis on my own family's genealogy & have discovered that my great grandfather also got an army cottage in 16 Churchtown Great. He was in the Royal Dublin Fusiliers from 1915-1918. His name was James Joseph Pidgeon. I was wondering if any of you have any information on these houses. I read that a member David has a photo of when the houses where 1st built. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Kind Regards Keith Pidgeon.