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Topic: Roscommon Volunteers 1916-1923 (Read 880 times)
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rita
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The Gannon christain names that i have are Wiiilam,Robert,John, Patrick and James
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ledavi01
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I would be grateful if you could look up the name CONROY or CONRY.
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Lesley
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Conroy/Malady - Roscommon, Irl -> Lanc, Eng -> Dunb, Sco.
Ainsworth/Kidd - Lanc, Eng.
McCann/McKee/Meechan/McGrorty/Dunn/Taggart/Leslie/Devlin/Docherty - Irl -> Dunb, Sco / Stir, Sco
Rice/Gorrian - Co Down, Irl -> Stir, Sco & Dunb, Sco
Simpson - Irl -> Lan, Sco -> Dunb, Sco
Johnstone - Irl -> Ayrshire, Sco -> Dunb, Sco
Curran - Stir, Sco
O'Brien - Irl -> Edi, Sco -> Dunb, Sco
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gormangenealogy
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The Gannon christain names that i have are Wiiilam,Robert,John, Patrick and James
The Gannons who lived at the foot of Slieve Bawn, outside the village of Ashbrook, were an example of the ordinary people's determination and sacrifice. The family fed there own pig to the lads who stayed there on the run.
Bernard "Barney" "Paddy" Gannon (Upper Rover, Arigna)
Captain of Drumlion Coy. of the 5th Battalion North Roscommon, who took Jack Glancy into the organisation in late 1917 or early 1918. The company was very small - only fourteen strong, but very secretive. Participated in the attempted attack on the Carrick-on-Shannon Station Guard in September 1918, and Keadue Ambush after which he was arrested and taken to Boyle Barracks, and later was transfered to Mountjoy. Gannon was a member of Arigna Flying Column.
Charlie Gannon (East Mayo Brigade)
Was an active with Volunteers in the Liverpool area in 1920-21. Arrested 11 May 1923 for Anti-Treaty activities.
Francis Gannon (Kilbarry, Ruskey)
Served as the 1st Lieutenant of Tarmonbarry Company in the 3th Battalion North Roscommon. He was a member of the ASU.
Jim Gannon (Cloontuskert Coy) 3th Battalion South Roscommon.
Injured in the Lanesboro Landmind Opperation and as a result was taken to Incheneagh Island in Lough Ree. His injuries were so severe that only through the dedication of Dr Dudley Forde of Strokestown. Dr Charles Kelly of Roscommon town, and nurse Fayne who tended to him did Jim ever survive the explosion. Later in life he became a small farmer,and worked for the County Council. Died in the 1980's aand reportly is buried in Ballyhaunis Cemetery.
John Gannon (Cloonfower)
A member of the Tarmonbarry Coy. of the 3th Battalion North Roscommon
Joseph Gannon (Rodeen, Hillstreet, Drumsna)
2nd Battalion North Roscommon. Served as the 1st Lieutenant for Auchrim Company.
Martin Gannon (Ballintise)
2nd Lieutenant of the Dunmore Coy. in the Glenamaddy Battalion. Although located in Co Galway, this Battalion was incorporated into No.2 Brigade, 2nd Western Division with Gerald O'Connor, former O/C of the 1st Battalion South Roscommon, serving as Brigade Commandant. Gannon's home was used as the headquarters of "A" Company.
Patrick Joseph Gannon (Carrow, Elphin)
2nd Battalion North Roscommon. Joined the IRA in 1917, did dispatch work, blocked roads in preparation for various engagements, and participated in the attack on the Elphin police patrol in January 1921.
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ledavi01
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Yes - Michael, Martin, Peter & John.
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Conroy/Malady - Roscommon, Irl -> Lanc, Eng -> Dunb, Sco.
Ainsworth/Kidd - Lanc, Eng.
McCann/McKee/Meechan/McGrorty/Dunn/Taggart/Leslie/Devlin/Docherty - Irl -> Dunb, Sco / Stir, Sco
Rice/Gorrian - Co Down, Irl -> Stir, Sco & Dunb, Sco
Simpson - Irl -> Lan, Sco -> Dunb, Sco
Johnstone - Irl -> Ayrshire, Sco -> Dunb, Sco
Curran - Stir, Sco
O'Brien - Irl -> Edi, Sco -> Dunb, Sco
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gormangenealogy
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Yes - Michael, Martin, Peter & John.
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John Conry (Conroy) (Raveege, Ballintubber)
A member of "F" Coy. in the 3th Battalion, No 2 Brigade, 2nd Westren Division. Took part in the raid on the military train at Ballmoe in June 1920. He later became Captain of the Coy. After the war he farmed his land. He is buried in Ballintubber Cemetery.
Martin Conry (Conroy)
Was a student in engineering at Galway University in September 1922. He gave usefull assistance to the IRA regarding bomb making in that area.
John James Conry (Conroy)
2nd Battalion North Roscommon. Joined Creeve Coy. in 1917 and was appointed First Lieutenant in 1919. Participarted in the burning of Hillstreet Barracks in May 1920. attacks on Elphin patrol on 5 January 1921, attempted ambushes at Smithhill in May and several other attempted ambushes near Elphin and Strokestown. When the Western Division was formed he was appointed assistant Brigade Quartermaster in April 1922 and volunteered for Active Services Unit. During the truce he trained in Mantua and Cloonshee camps. He occupied Boyle Barracks for some time after it was taken over by the Brittish military. Conry was arrested 1 July, but escaped by diving out of a speeding car as it passed through Elphin. In November 1922, he took part in the attack in the attack on Free State troops on Boyle Railway Bridge, and the attack in February 1923 on the Boyle/Carrick-on-Shannon Road. All the while, he continued to be a regular attendee at the Brigade Council meetings. After the ceasefire. Conry spent many months still on the run avoiding capture. He, like so many other young men who had sided with the Anti-Treatyies, emigrated. He settled in New York.
Cant see anything for Peter.
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rita
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Thank you for your help with the Gannons this will be a great help for me with my tree
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ledavi01
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Yes - Michael, Martin, Peter & John.
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John Conry (Conroy) (Raveege, Ballintubber) A member of "F" Coy. in the 3th Battalion, No 2 Brigade, 2nd Westren Division. Took part in the raid on the military train at Ballmoe in June 1920. He later became Captain of the Coy. After the war he farmed his land. He is buried in Ballintubber Cemetery. Martin Conry (Conroy) Was a student in engineering at Galway University in September 1922. He gave usefull assistance to the IRA regarding bomb making in that area. John James Conry (Conroy) 2nd Battalion North Roscommon. Joined Creeve Coy. in 1917 and was appointed First Lieutenant in 1919. Participarted in the burning of Hillstreet Barracks in May 1920. attacks on Elphin patrol on 5 January 1921, attempted ambushes at Smithhill in May and several other attempted ambushes near Elphin and Strokestown. When the Western Division was formed he was appointed assistant Brigade Quartermaster in April 1922 and volunteered for Active Services Unit. During the truce he trained in Mantua and Cloonshee camps. He occupied Boyle Barracks for some time after it was taken over by the Brittish military. Conry was arrested 1 July, but escaped by diving out of a speeding car as it passed through Elphin. In November 1922, he took part in the attack in the attack on Free State troops on Boyle Railway Bridge, and the attack in February 1923 on the Boyle/Carrick-on-Shannon Road. All the while, he continued to be a regular attendee at the Brigade Council meetings. After the ceasefire. Conry spent many months still on the run avoiding capture. He, like so many other young men who had sided with the Anti-Treatyies, emigrated. He settled in New York. Cant see anything for Peter.
Thankyou v much for this info - I'll have to head to Ballintubber cemetery!
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Conroy/Malady - Roscommon, Irl -> Lanc, Eng -> Dunb, Sco.
Ainsworth/Kidd - Lanc, Eng.
McCann/McKee/Meechan/McGrorty/Dunn/Taggart/Leslie/Devlin/Docherty - Irl -> Dunb, Sco / Stir, Sco
Rice/Gorrian - Co Down, Irl -> Stir, Sco & Dunb, Sco
Simpson - Irl -> Lan, Sco -> Dunb, Sco
Johnstone - Irl -> Ayrshire, Sco -> Dunb, Sco
Curran - Stir, Sco
O'Brien - Irl -> Edi, Sco -> Dunb, Sco
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ledavi01
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Thanks v much
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Conroy/Malady - Roscommon, Irl -> Lanc, Eng -> Dunb, Sco.
Ainsworth/Kidd - Lanc, Eng.
McCann/McKee/Meechan/McGrorty/Dunn/Taggart/Leslie/Devlin/Docherty - Irl -> Dunb, Sco / Stir, Sco
Rice/Gorrian - Co Down, Irl -> Stir, Sco & Dunb, Sco
Simpson - Irl -> Lan, Sco -> Dunb, Sco
Johnstone - Irl -> Ayrshire, Sco -> Dunb, Sco
Curran - Stir, Sco
O'Brien - Irl -> Edi, Sco -> Dunb, Sco
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