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Hello,

My maternal Grandmother, Eileen Clare O'Connell was born in County Kerry on 24 May1896 to Daniel O'Connell (Kinnard East) who was born in 1856 and died 28 June 1938 and Alice McCarthy born in 1861 and died 13 March 1929.They also had a son, John O'Connell who was born in 1885 and died on 25 May 1964. John had a son, Michael who was born in 1926 and died on 22 April 1965. John also had a daughter, Teresa who I believe is still alive. Teresa erected a headstone commemorating her Dad and Brother and her Grandparents. I have a couple of photographs of the headstone that belonged to my Grandmother. I also have a newspaper clipping of an obituary that says the following:

"Another well known and widely connected South Kerry family suffered a very sad bereavement also in the death at an early age in St. Ann's District Hospital of Michael O'Connell of Kinnard, Ballinskelligs.In his early 30's, he returned in ill-health from England some months ago. He was formerly a fine footballer and a most active F.C.A. man. He is survived by his sister, Mrs. Theresa O'Sullivan of Coom and a large number of aunts and uncles to whom sincere sympathy is extended."

I would very much appreciate any information on these family lines as well as any information on any living relatives that I might get in touch with.

Looking forward to hearing from anyone,

Maureen Neff Thornton

pandalady, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘

Wednesday 28th Nov 2012, 05:34AM

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  • I am happy to let you all know that Maureen is now successfully reunited with her family. it was an honour to be of assistance.

    Martine

    Wednesday 16th Jan 2013, 04:19PM
  • Delighted for you all!! 

    Well done!

     

    Thursday 17th Jan 2013, 09:22AM

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