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March 20, 2026 at 12:18 am
Hello from the United States. I am the 4th William Kent in my direct line, researching our origins in Castlelyons.
We believe we represent the "Senior Line" of the Kents of Bawnard. My ancestor, William Kent (born c. 1826), was the eldest son of James Kent. He was transported to Australia on the Havering in 1849 following the 1848 uprising. His younger brother, David Kent, remained at Bawnard and was the father of the 1916 patriots.
Our branch eventually moved from Australia to America, where we have followed the Kent name for generations—I am looking to connect with anyone familiar with the pre-1848 history of the Bawnard holding or descendants of the Edmond Kent branch.
If anyone has information or would like to connect, please contact me at wjkent4ster@gmail.com
We believe we represent the "Senior Line" of the Kents of Bawnard. My ancestor, William Kent (born c. 1826), was the eldest son of James Kent. He was transported to Australia on the Havering in 1849 following the 1848 uprising. His younger brother, David Kent, remained at Bawnard and was the father of the 1916 patriots.
Our branch eventually moved from Australia to America, where we have followed the Kent name for generations—I am looking to connect with anyone familiar with the pre-1848 history of the Bawnard holding or descendants of the Edmond Kent branch.
If anyone has information or would like to connect, please contact me at wjkent4ster@gmail.com
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September 16, 2025 at 1:54 am
I am seeking any information and/or records relating to the parents of Thomas Andrew Leahy, born February 25, 1818. His parents were Andrew Leahy and Catherine Ahern Leahy. I can find the birth registry of Thomas, but I cannot find any further information on his parents or grandparents. Any assistance would be helpful.
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June 1, 2025 at 9:34 pm
I have been researching my Condon ancestors and have found 3 great-uncle's Baptism records in Castlelyons. Richard Condon 1819, Michael Condon-1821 and Laurence Condon -1824, Parents, David and Catherine Condon. However, I have not found my great-grandfather's record-John Condon. I noticed that the records from Dec 1828 to January 1830 are missing, is there a reason for this? Is there somewhere else that I might find them?
I would appreciate any help. Thank you!
I would appreciate any help. Thank you!
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May 12, 2025 at 5:57 pm
McDonnell/Barry Genealogy. . . please refer to my March 5, 2017 post for Castlelyons & the noted surnames. At age 80, time is marching on without finding records of my ancestors.
Contact--- jlutz54@hotmail.com
THANK YOU,
John F. Lutz
Contact--- jlutz54@hotmail.com
THANK YOU,
John F. Lutz
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September 30, 2024 at 3:37 pm
I just recently discovered my Foley family roots go back to Castlelyons, Ireland. My great grandfather was a James Judson Foley, his parents were John & Mary. Sadly that's all that I have discovered. James settled in the Pittsburgh area where he had 2 children with a Katherine Beatrice Cleary. Katherine passed away and James remarried and had another 5 children in the Pittsburgh. Does anyone recognize the name JAMES JUDSON FOLEY? THANKS!
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January 10, 2024 at 12:16 am
Hello, I believe my Great-Grandfather, John Lawrence Condon was born in Castlelyon between 1836 and 1841, He may have had an older brother or cousin named Laurence John Condon, born in 1833 and another relative, Richard Condon, all who emigrated to the state of Illinois in The U.S. in 1860. Any information on John or his family would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Janet Condon Please email me at: jcondonkrieger@gmail.com
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February 13, 2023 at 2:09 am
Searching for parents and siblings of James Keefe and Mary Toomey married at St Nicholas church Jan 1845 baptism of son John Toomey Keefe Mar 1846 Thank you.
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February 16, 2022 at 1:56 pm
I am seeking information on the Ryan and Foley families who left Castlelyons in 1851. Michael Ryan (born abt.1815) and Catherine Foley (born abt. 1825) were wed in Castlelyons Parish on 14 Feb. 1840 according to a handwritten note by Fr. Thomas Ferris (on 12 Jan 1890). Michael's parents were Michael/Mary Ryan. Catherine's parents were Denis/Johanna Foley. Their daughter Catherine was born there abt. 1843 and son James Francis was born there on 14 Aug. 1846. Michael's siblings John and Mary (and possibly Catherine) went to the USA as well, in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Any info on their parents (maiden names?) or relatives is greatly appreciated. Please e-mail Maureen at:
kowalmaureen36@gmail.com
kowalmaureen36@gmail.com
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December 30, 2020 at 6:12 pm
Hello - just recently learned from my GGGrandmother Mary O'Brien Fitzgibbons marriage record that she was from Castlelyons. Mary was born ~1835 to James & Johannah O'Brien, and married William Fitzgibbons in 1862 in NY. Siblings I know of are Edmund/Edward (b. ~1819, m. Mary Mangin), John (b. ~1820), and Catherine (b. ~1832, m. John Lynch). Edward, John & Mary lived the rest of their lives in Orange County, NY. I would be thrilled to hear from anyone with knowledge of or connections to this family.
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April 1, 2020 at 4:36 am
My 2nd great grandfather, Michael Cotter, was baptised in Castlelyons in 1812, his parents were listed as James Cotter and Abigail Hickie. He came to Australia as an 18 year old in 1830, and I don't have any information about his family in Ireland. Would there be any Cotter / Hickie people in or near Castlelyons who may have a connection to James Cotter or Abigail Hickie?
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March 23, 2020 at 1:54 pm
Greetings to all researchers! Thank you for taking time for my inquiries. Looking for records for Michael Ryan Born Sept. 25, 1791 and or his wife Mary Collins born April 28, 1797, his father was MIchl I have some stuff but always looking for more and any distant cousins. I am 69 and do Ancestry.com
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April 6, 2019 at 2:38 pm
Is it possible to obtain a copy of Tithe na Smaointe' (The House of Memories)? I understand my family was from Castlelyons and wondered if possibly any of their information may be in the book. I have been told Timothy Flynn son of Daniel Flynn was born there around 1819.
February 23, 2019 at 12:09 am
Hi! I hope you are well! I am enquiring about an Uilleann piper from Castlelyons 1830’s/1840’s by the name of “Nance the Piper”. Her name is mentioned in O’Neill’s publication and I am wondering if you have ever come across any information on her? I would be so grateful if you could let me know. Kindest regards, Louise
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February 21, 2018 at 10:33 pm
Hello - My name is Christopher Gleason. I have traced my roots back to Sulgrave, England in the late 1400's. My family is of the belief that the Gleason's originally came from the Castlelyons Parrish in Cork. I am trying to connect any Gleason's from Ireland to England who I could be related to that eventually made it to the United States. I found a James Gleason in the 1901 census that lived in Killsaintann's North. Could there have been Gleason's that left Ireland and went to England in the 1300's or 1400's? This is hard because my lineage breaks off at around 1460 in England. Any help or a start would be appreciated. My nephew is thinking about buying Castlelyon castle with the close by business and surrounding land. Is anyone aware that the Gleason's originated under Lord Barrymore and the Castlelyon Castle?
Thank you again if anyone can come forward with any help.
Best Regards, Christopher Gleason
Thank you again if anyone can come forward with any help.
Best Regards, Christopher Gleason
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June 29, 2017 at 4:51 pm
My 2x great grandmother was Margaret Agnes Coughlan, born 24 Jan 1845 in Castlelyons, Cork. I believe her parents were John Coughlan and Ann Roche (their names were spelled Caughn and Roche on the 7 Jul 1833 marriage record I found on RootsIreland). Margaret appears to have come to the USA, possibly New York, around 1851, possibly traveling with her mother. Margaret, her mother, and her sisters Jane, Eliza, and Mary, lived for several years in New Bedford, Massachusetts before moving to California. A sister to Margaret named Bridget was baptized in Jan 1836, but is not shown in the US Censuses, and I suspect she married and stayed in Ireland, or died in Ireland. I would like to find out if that is true, and what happened to her.
John Coughlan is never mentioned in any US Censuses, so I assume he died in Ireland before 1851. I would like to find out what happened to John, and anything about his life story or ancestry.
I have found a baptismal record for an Ann Roche for 24 Jul 1814 in Castlelyons, with parents named John Roche and Elizabeth Guiry. I would like to know about their families, and to find out if they are my 4x great grandparents.
I would love to find Coughlan or Roche relatives still living in Cork, as well.
I live in California am in Cork this week. I would truly appreciate any assistance in finding info about my family's heritage, or places I can go while in Cork to do more research.
John Coughlan is never mentioned in any US Censuses, so I assume he died in Ireland before 1851. I would like to find out what happened to John, and anything about his life story or ancestry.
I have found a baptismal record for an Ann Roche for 24 Jul 1814 in Castlelyons, with parents named John Roche and Elizabeth Guiry. I would like to know about their families, and to find out if they are my 4x great grandparents.
I would love to find Coughlan or Roche relatives still living in Cork, as well.
I live in California am in Cork this week. I would truly appreciate any assistance in finding info about my family's heritage, or places I can go while in Cork to do more research.
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May 18, 2017 at 11:19 pm
My ancestors were baptized at Castlelyons Parish. James Londrigan and Mary Doyle had Ellen Londrigan baptized 4/6/1820. The sponsors were Michael Croly and Catherine Cronin. Mary Londrigan was baptized 25/3/1822. The sponsors were Patrick Mullins and Ellen Crowley. Of course the name Londrigan or Lundrigan, etc. has changed to Lannigan with many variations. I would love to hear from anyone related to any of these individuals. Thank you so much for this wonderful site. Dave Lannigan, Lake Havasu, Arizona, email lannigan5@sbcglobal.net
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March 12, 2017 at 6:25 pm
My name is Susan Flynn Simons, My GGF, Timothy Flinn was born in Castlelyons to Daniel and Mary Flinn around 1810. Tim had a brother Daniel. Timothy may also have been married. I'm looking for any information on Timothy or his parents. Timothy came to the USA about 1846.
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March 11, 2017 at 4:59 pm
My name is Liam Coughlan and I would love to know more about any my Coughlan ancestors from Castlelyons and Bridesbridge.
In particular, my Great Great Grandfather was Michael Coghlan, who was Baptised on 3rd October 1820 in Castlelyons Church. Michael married Honora Keeffe from Ballynoe / Conna on 29th January 1846 in Conna Church. They lived in Bridesbridge and had 13 children of whom 8 survived. One of the survivors was Thomas Coughlan, who moved to died on 18th December 1901 and who is buried in the old cemetery in Castlelyons.
I believe Michael Coghlan's parents were Daniel Coghlan and Johanna Leahy. His siblings were John (Baptised on 15th Oct 1810), Daniel (Baptised on 2nd March 1814, Elizabeth (Baptised on 9th June 1816), Mary (Baptised 27th July 1818), Timothy (Baptised 11th March 1823) and Patrick (Baptised 15th November 1825).
Any info on Michael's parents or siblings or their descendants would be great.
Many thanks,
Liam
lccoughlan@eircom.net
In particular, my Great Great Grandfather was Michael Coghlan, who was Baptised on 3rd October 1820 in Castlelyons Church. Michael married Honora Keeffe from Ballynoe / Conna on 29th January 1846 in Conna Church. They lived in Bridesbridge and had 13 children of whom 8 survived. One of the survivors was Thomas Coughlan, who moved to died on 18th December 1901 and who is buried in the old cemetery in Castlelyons.
I believe Michael Coghlan's parents were Daniel Coghlan and Johanna Leahy. His siblings were John (Baptised on 15th Oct 1810), Daniel (Baptised on 2nd March 1814, Elizabeth (Baptised on 9th June 1816), Mary (Baptised 27th July 1818), Timothy (Baptised 11th March 1823) and Patrick (Baptised 15th November 1825).
Any info on Michael's parents or siblings or their descendants would be great.
Many thanks,
Liam
lccoughlan@eircom.net
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March 11, 2017 at 3:02 pm
Hi Kevin,
I have been reseaching my own Coughlan ancestry since last year and have noted that a Maurice Cocklin (a version of Coghlan or Coughlan) was baptised in Castlelyons Church on 9th March 1818. His father was Patrick Cocklin and his mother was Honora Neil. The sponsors at his Christening were John Morony and Ellen Morony.
Maurice's siblings were Mary (Baptised 16th June 1808), Patrick, Baptised 15th May 1809), Honora (Baptised 18th Nov 1811) and John (Baptised 25th Dec 1814).
I hope that is some help,
Liam Coughlan
lccoughlan@eircom.net
I have been reseaching my own Coughlan ancestry since last year and have noted that a Maurice Cocklin (a version of Coghlan or Coughlan) was baptised in Castlelyons Church on 9th March 1818. His father was Patrick Cocklin and his mother was Honora Neil. The sponsors at his Christening were John Morony and Ellen Morony.
Maurice's siblings were Mary (Baptised 16th June 1808), Patrick, Baptised 15th May 1809), Honora (Baptised 18th Nov 1811) and John (Baptised 25th Dec 1814).
I hope that is some help,
Liam Coughlan
lccoughlan@eircom.net
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March 5, 2017 at 4:41 pm
I'd like to correspond with a church member who has an interest in county Cork genealogy, is familiar with the Castlelyons region, and could aide me with two surnames, i.e. McDonnell and Barry. I have written before, but with no responses. Perhaps there are these two surnames still in Castlelyons today who are interested in what information I have on their ancestors who left for Massachusetts in the 1840's??
My ancestors: Mary McDonnell, daughter of John McDonnell and Ellen Barry; Catharine McDonnell, single, aunt of Mary McDonnell; and, John McDonnell who may be connected to Tallow's Bossidy large family.
Please email with 'Genealogy' as the subject to jlutz54@hotmail.com
Thank you very much!
John
My ancestors: Mary McDonnell, daughter of John McDonnell and Ellen Barry; Catharine McDonnell, single, aunt of Mary McDonnell; and, John McDonnell who may be connected to Tallow's Bossidy large family.
Please email with 'Genealogy' as the subject to jlutz54@hotmail.com
Thank you very much!
John