Looking for relatives in Newcastle West

JoAnn:

Below is a link to the 1901 census for a Breen family in Sugarhill.

http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Limerick/Garryduff/Sug…

I did locate Caseys inMaiden St. Newcastle in the 1901 census. Were John and Bridget husband and wife? How old were they in 1901?

Roger McDonnell

Dear Roger

Thank you for your response.  Yes, I was aware of the 1901 census and the 1911 census.

My paternal grandparents were Maurice and Mary Breen at Sugarhill in 1901.  My grandmother was Hannah Breen who married a John Casey from Cork.  John Casey died in 1907/1908 and that is why he is not shown in the 1911 census.  Victor aged 3 in that census was my father. 

I really appreciate your message though.  Thank you.  JoAnn Casey

JoAnn,

We are related!

One of my great-grandmothers was Margaret Breen of Sugarhill, a sister to your Hanna (Johanna). I have a lot of work done on the Breens and will be happy to share with you. Margaret was the 1st born, Johann was 5th born. The Breens came from Knockanure Co Kerry and settled in Sugarhill around 1870-72.

Hope you pick this message up soon.

Rgds,

John Stack (my mother's grandfather Patrick O'Sullivan married Margaret in Templeglantine.

 NO way!!!!  How do you do, cousin?  I would be very pleased to hear further from you.  My email address is j-cohen@sky.com.  I am based in the United Kingdom.  How about you?  This is thrilling!  Have you been to Newcastle West?  Oooh.. so excited.  Look forward to hearing from you BUT am currently setting up new computer so hope things don't go haywire!!!  Thank you very much for taking the time to contact me - as you can see it is is exactly one year since I posted the enquiry!!! Best wishes and looking forward to hearing from you.  JoAnn Casey x

All my life I have had trouble with other people's spelling of my name.  I know my father's intention was that it should be the same as his mother's!  It was only when I visited Newcastle West and viewed the Parish records that I realised that he had made a spelling error.  I am so, so glad to hear from you ! xxx

JoAnn,

The Breens spread out throughout West Limerick.There are lots of them...!

 I have bits of the story. I was born no more than 5-7 miles from Sugarhill.

I will follow-up with you via the email address above.

I am contactable on jpstack@eircom.net . Talk soon,

Rgds,

John