John and Hugh Donnelly

[donno]

Just a further update, my father mentioned to me that his Auntie Lily lived in Bride Street, I wonder would she be someone related to you?

[gizzmo]

Hi, heres my Donnellys:

Joseph Donnelly – my ggggrandfather

Francis Donnelly – my gggrandfather – married Annie O’Connor (born circa 1847)
Their children –  Esther, Francis, James, Michael, Arthur, Leo and Thomas.

Thomas Christopher Donnelly(1871-1932) – my ggrandfather – married Julia Peppard
They had lots of children one of which was
Thomas Christopher Donnelly  (1903-1975)- my grandfather – married Christina Murray

I’ve mentioned your Donnellys to my mother and her sisters to see if they recognise them, I’m just waiting to hear back from them.

Regards
Gizzmo

[donno]

Don't think they are related to my Donnellys, unless of course your grandfather Thomas is related to my greatgrandfather John Donnelly ( don't know - maybe they might have been brothers or cousins or something?).  I am not aware of his siblings so.....who knows!  I haven't got that far with my research, but thanks for checking for me.

[RonanBourke]

Gizzmo

I can help quite a bit, we are related, thomas (tommy) had a brother called Leo, who is my great grand father! got quite a bit of info and the makings of a tree, would be interested in what you have on your side. E mail me on (*). I get the impression you may know Carmel donnelly's (sister of Thomas Christopher) daughter Theresa??

Ronan

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[RonanBourke]

Gizzmo

really could do with contacting you

Ronan

[gizzmo]

Hi Ronan,

Would you believe I have that photo also!  I remember Carmel, Theresa is her sister not her daughter.  I'll send you a pm later.

Gizzmo.

[Leona.Don]

Hi all

My grandfather;s sister was born in Golden Lane in 1929. Her name was Alice Donnelly. My grandfather William Donnelly was born when the family was living at 28 York Street.

His father was James and his mother was Kathleen nee  O'connor sometimes called Christina

Are these any relation?

I hope to hear from you

Leona

[gizzmo]

Hi Leona,

I’m not sure yet if there is a connection between us.  My Great Grandmother, Julia Donnelly (nee Peppard) owned  59 & 60 Golden Lane.  Julia was married to Thomas Donnelly.  Does this sound familiar?  Would you have a date of birth/parents names of James?  I do have a James Donnelly (born in Newry, Co. Down) on my tree, but I believe he was born too early to be your great grandfather.

Sorry I haven't been much help,
Regards,
Gizzmo

[donno]

Hello Everyone and thank you for all your help.  I still don't know if my Donnellys are related to the Peppard/Donnellys yet.  But I do have a little bit of good news.  I found my Donnellys on the 1901 census.  They were living in 32 Upper Clanbrassil Street and I have found the names of my grandads brothers.  However, as they are called Patrick, James, John and Michael, I'm finding it difficult to get a lead on them.

I checked in the Guinness Archives and found my grandad's record. They had a copy of his Birth Cert (oh joy!!!) and his mothers maiden name was Ann Callaghan.  So now I have another piece of the puzzle.  He had joined the Royal Dublin Fusiliers in 1909 and was posted to India (hence the reason why I could not find him on the 1911 census).  I have since discovered that he was based in Ahmednagar Fort in India for the 1911 census and that he was demobbed in 1919/1920.  The Guinness record mentioned that he had taken part in the 'European War', but did not list any particulars. Unfortunately, his military record was one of the ones damaged/destroyed in the Blitz, so no joy there.

I have posted on the Royal Dublin Fusiliers Website to see if anyone can give me information on the first batallions movements during the 14/18 war - so fingers crossed.
Again, thanks for all the great help and assistance given.