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Hi there

just wondering if anyone can share knowledge on my Leahy/O Donohoe roots. I have managed to get back back as far as a John Leahy who owned a shop and pub in Broad Street in Charleville in 1870s. He married a Catherine (Kate) O Donohoe (or Donohue) from Hospital whose father was Thomas and also a shop keeper. 

Kate and John had the following children:

Thomas (born 1875), David (1877), Ellen (1879), Maurice (1881), Frances (1883) and  Henry 

Godparents listed for the above children include a number  of Walsh surnames (Edward, Mary, Hannah and Edmund)

Other god parent names are Mary-Anne Meade, Edwin Erwin, Brigit Riordan  and matthew O Brien in case of help!

Any help greatly appreciated!

Thanks, Jackie Leahy

Jackie Leahy

Saturday 3rd Mar 2018, 04:36PM

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  • Hi Jackie,

    I couldn't find John jnr in Hosp & Herb on www.rootsireland.ie/ but this might be John senior?

    Name:John LeahyDate of Birth:
    Date of Baptism:09-Jul-1814Address:
    Parish/District:HOSPITAL & HERBERTSTOWNGender:UnknownCountyCo. Limerick
    Denomination:Roman Catholic
    Father:John LeahyMother:Mary MoloneyOccupation:
    Sponsor 1 /
    Informant 1:Wm. Kerwick Sponsor 2 /
    Informant 2:Cath. Quinlan

    This looks good for Catherine:

    Name:Catherine DonoghueDate of Birth:
    Date of Baptism:12-Oct-1841Address:
    Parish/District:HOSPITAL & HERBERTSTOWNGender:UnknownCountyCo. Limerick
    Denomination:Roman Catholic
    Father:Thomas DonoghueMother:Cath. GradyOccupation:
    Sponsor 1 /
    Informant 1:Wm. Grady Sponsor 2 /
    Informant 2:Mary Grady 

    Couldn't get any further with parents' marriages; no luck in 1851 census

    There are 13 John Leahys in the Tithe Applotments in Limerick 1825-35 (free online)

    Col

    ColCaff, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘

    Saturday 3rd Mar 2018, 09:02PM

  • Thank you Col! Such a quick and interesting reaction/feedback :) 

    Catherine's side is a score for sure. Funny how the O' is dropped on some forms, or maybe it is me reading it in - with the O' is still present as a secod name among some of the family!

    Last John Leahy that I can trace was from Charleville and his father is listed as a farmer. Seem to be stuck on that one! I guess though Hospital is not too far from Charleville so could be, however, none of those names occur as godparents for any children baptised. Brigid Riordan, Edwin Erwin, Mary-Anne Meade, Joanna Leahy - they all seem to be the names that might give futher clues!

     

    Really appreciate your help

    Jackie leahy

    Jackie Leahy

    Sunday 4th Mar 2018, 05:47PM

  • Jackie, I just checked nli RC registers (registers.nli.ie) (free site) and Charleville parish is there with baptisms 1827-81.

    It's tough going but may be worth the effort.

    Col

    ColCaff, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘

    Sunday 4th Mar 2018, 07:44PM

  • thank you for this Col. I had a quick look and indeed spotted a Leahy name on that quick search but it really is hard to read! I will wait and see if any Leahy's or Charleville historians are able to shed further light. 

    Am making great headway with the Sharpe side from Liscaroll so many thanks to all the community contributors :)

     

    Jackie

    Jackie Leahy

    Tuesday 6th Mar 2018, 02:04PM

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