Lovely story. Sounds like a wonderful family. Shame Myra did not get to spend time with the family. I have Phelans from Abbeyleix and Mountmellic through the Ryans and the Roes.

Mary Martin

Have only heard it twice in my life time once oraly & only once seen it in writing is that passengers on the ships Had to bring their own food with them. What was the time frame for this ? ie what year did it start & what year did it finish. It was hard for them during & after the famine to find food to bring with them.

My Father came 1924, My Uncle 1930, My Aunt 1931 from Donegal. My Mother 1929 from Cobb never heard any stories that they brought their own food. My Mother told me many people on the ship were sick because it was cramp condition but it did not bother her, I am going to ask a few Irish expperts to see. this is the first time I heard anything like that and I have been researching for 30 yrs. so thanks for the idea.

Mary Marrtin

 
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Most of the passengers had never been on a ship before. They were expected to bring their own food on board and cook it on the few grates provide