Nugent Family

I am looking for information on my 3 great grandfather, Charles Nugent. I was told he may have come from Donegal. He may have ended up in Clare or Nenagh. I believe his son James, at least, was born in Nenagh.

Charles was born circa 1800. Is there a way I can find out if he died before his family immigrated through Scotland to the US? or if he was in a Poorhouse somewhere?

Thank you,

Geri Goss