Hello - My Grear Great Grandparents (John Higgins & Jane Wilkinson) emmegrated from Passage West to Canada in 1852. The lived in Marmullane, Passage West, Co Cork, Ireland. Thier five children were baptised at St Mary's. I was wonderifng if anyone can tell me a bit more about Marmullane? Was this area lived in by farm or drydock works?
Thansks for any help you can give.
John H
John Higgins
Monday 26th Nov 2018, 10:14PMMessage Board Replies
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Hi John!
Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out!
Marmullane is a small civil parish which includes the town of Passage West. Here is a link to an 1837 Topographical Dictionary description of Marmullane.
https://www.libraryireland.com/topog/M/Marmullane-Kerrycurrihy-Cork.php
Roger McDonnell
Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Monday 26th Nov 2018, 11:16PM -
Thank you Roger. We plan on spending a week or so in Co Cork next year. Can you recommend things to see in Passage West?
John Higgins
Tuesday 27th Nov 2018, 05:18PM -
Hi John!
I live in the States so I'm not familiar with the locale. I will alert our HQ about your trip. What month are you planning to come to Ireland?
Roger
Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Tuesday 27th Nov 2018, 06:39PM -
Hi Roger,
Tentatively May 9th - 23rd, 2019.
Thanks,
John
John Higgins
Wednesday 28th Nov 2018, 09:52PM -
I'm in passage all the time.lovely town with great people
Andy
Monday 22nd Jul 2019, 05:23PM