In the 1938 census, Ellen lists her birthplace as Kilmallock, Effin, Limerick.
Limerick had plenty of Ellen Ryans born c. 1877-79. In searching for 'our' Ellen, am trying to narrow down the possibilities by looking at birth and baptism records for Ellen Ryans born at that time in Limerick.
Which of these locations is near Killmallock: Kilteely & Drumkeen? Killeagh? Rathkeale? Newport? Dearpark? Knocktoran?
In the 1901 census, Ellen was being visted by a Mary A. Ryan, age 20. A younger sister, perhaps?