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Aunty Em
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Newbie, needing advice, please
« on: Tuesday 20 March 07 15:34 UTC (UK) »

Dear All,

Hello, and what a wonderful board you have here!!

I`m trying to find out more about my family who came from Dundalk Co Louth, I recently came across some papers belonging to my late mother, within which was a newspaper article from the Democrat.

Apparently my G Grandfather was the first internment at Dowdalshill Cemetary in 1895, his name was O` Callaghan and he was a lamp lighter in Dundalk, I believe he originally came from Kilkeel.

After a long winded story, does anyone know if there are any inscriptions of Dowdalshill on the internet.

Many thanks

Kind Regards
Aunty Em
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Re: Newbie, needing advice, please
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 20 March 07 15:38 UTC (UK) »

Welcome to RC, Aunty Em,

I can't help with the Irish side of things yet but I have to start my Irish research one of these days Grin.  You will get lots of help here.  This is indeed a wonderful place.  So welcome and don't hesitate to ask for help.  Everybody is just so helpful and friendly - prettry terrific in other words.

Hugs
CP
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BARRABLE - UK and South Africa
BROPHY - Kilkenny in Ireland,  South Africa
CORIN,  MARTIN, NICHOLAS, WILLIAMS  - Cornwall,  South Africa
EDWARDS - Wales,  South Africa
JAMES - Cornwall, London
KENT - UK, Ireland and South Africa
KLISKEY - Cornwall, South Africa, NZ, USA, Australia
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PERRY - Cornwall and Australia
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Aunty Em
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Re: Newbie, needing advice, please
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 20 March 07 15:44 UTC (UK) »


Hiya CP, Grin

Thank you for your lovely welcome!! ( I adore Cornish Pasties by the way Wink)
Sorry I do have alot of Irish genes, so I tend to waffle too much Cool

I have lots of questions, ( so many brick walls along the way) but don`t want to bombard everyone toooo much at the mo.

Once again thank you!!

Aunty Em
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Re: Newbie, needing advice, please
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 20 March 07 15:54 UTC (UK) »

You're very welcome Aunty Em.

I also have Irish ancestors, my maternal grandfather was Irish so I have to start the Irish research.  I've heard it's not easy LOL. 

You won't bombard anyone, just keep posting and you'll be okay.  Don't be shy. Grin

I'd better get to bed - it's almost 3.00 a.m. and I'm still going.  Hahahaha.  See what RC does to you - it's addictive !!!!  It's my other "home". Wink

Hugs CP

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BARRABLE - UK and South Africa
BROPHY - Kilkenny in Ireland,  South Africa
CORIN,  MARTIN, NICHOLAS, WILLIAMS  - Cornwall,  South Africa
EDWARDS - Wales,  South Africa
JAMES - Cornwall, London
KENT - UK, Ireland and South Africa
KLISKEY - Cornwall, South Africa, NZ, USA, Australia
KOWLESKEY or KOULESKEY - Russia (Kalingrad)
PERRY - Cornwall and Australia
UREN - Worldwide (One Name Study)
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Re: Newbie, needing advice, please
« Reply #4 on: Tuesday 20 March 07 16:04 UTC (UK) »

Hiya CP, Grin

My problem is, I`m very,very new to all this, and I feel as though I`m just not looking in the right place, although I do believe there is not alot of info to be had, as most was destroyed either in 1916 or 1922 according to my cousin.

My dad (85) is still cracking on, but is of very little help, his memory (bless him) is not what it was. What I have also found is that alot of info is taken to the grave, and I`m determined that wont happen to my children, so I`m on a mission Smiley

It`s 4.00pm here in the UK, 3.00am in OZ? you`d better get some sleep, night, night, god bless Grin

Aunty Em Wink
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Re: Newbie, needing advice, please
« Reply #5 on: Monday 28 April 08 23:05 UTC (UK) »

Hi,

Just a hint on Dowdallshill. There are no links on web
for inscriptions. The best place to vontact would be
Alan, in Dundalk Co Library. The numbers on line or email him.
He looks after the research end of things and is a wonderful help.
He will dend you in the right direction. I would go take a photo
for you but I would be walking for days the cemetry is huge!!
Alan can also research all the names you are looking for but I think there
is a fee

Linda
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