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Mayo / Re: farrell family
« on: Thursday 04 January 18 22:37 GMT (UK)  »
Yes -  My Mam always quoted 14 but two died of course
But still - 14 kids!  they don't make women like that anymore
I recall visiting auntie Annie in Tourlestrane one time - I had arrived by car and was driving down the lane to her house (about 1/2 mile from the shop)  - she had a stone of spuds on her shoulder and a full bag of groceries in the other (aged 80!) And all the women of the Farrell family were under 5ft !
So as my friend above suggests - it would not be surprising to discover
that Grandma Catherine suffered some permanent health issues as a result and
became institutionalised
Perhaps the good Sisters can throw some light on the situation?
I'll keep you all posted     

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Mayo / Re: farrell family
« on: Thursday 04 January 18 19:44 GMT (UK)  »
Once again I am overwhelmed at the time and effort of the various posters helping me in this  endeavour
At this point then, we have twelve children, and to the best of my knowledge,  many of the young girls ended up in Banada convent (Abbey) in Co. Sligo (not a very nice place to be by all accounts - and certainly according to my mother!)
Of the family that I know  -  Uncles Tom and Pat and my mother  Mary and Auntie Mag (Margaret and possibly Nora) came to live in Bradford.
Annie (Anna Maria) and Agnes went to live in Leeds.  Agnes was the youngest and survived until just a few years ago (and remained single all her life) Annie returned to Tourlestrane (Banada) and married the local cobbler (Jim Fleming) quite  late in life.   I used to go down and visit her at weekends when I was working in Derry
I gather the Sisters of Mercy (the Order that looked after the children) have retained the records for Banada and that will be my next stop
My best wishes to all those that have proven so unstinting in their help

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Mayo / Re: farrell family
« on: Thursday 04 January 18 07:58 GMT (UK)  »
Many thanks to all respondents for  your help
I have begun to use my laptop (Windows 10) and that works fine
The Farrell family are growing at an alarming rate 
Chris

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Mayo / Re: farrell family
« on: Wednesday 03 January 18 20:46 GMT (UK)  »
Yes tried that and nothing
I can open search boxes for the various records but instead of the results I am returned to the 'captcha' screen

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Mayo / Re: farrell family
« on: Wednesday 03 January 18 20:29 GMT (UK)  »
Wow !  I'm overwhelmed with replies - thanks very much - but links from yourself and hallmark send me to the Irish Genealogy site which shows me a blank screen and asks me to solve a captcha (whatever that may be)

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Mayo / Re: farrell family
« on: Wednesday 03 January 18 19:53 GMT (UK)  »
Thanks for your prompt reply
And thanks for the early Irish Census information
It brought a lump to my throat seeing the actual document written by my grandfather (who died long before I was born) and seeing my mother listed as a six month old baby
I am curious to know how most of the Farrell children ended up in an orphanage in Sligo (Banada Convent near Tubbercurry)
It would appear that Grandad,  James Farrell and Grandmother,  Catherine must have both died within a very few years of the 1911 Census and within a short while of each other
I am aware that that period of Irish history was one torn by conflict and I did wonder if the events are related? 
Where could I begin?

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Mayo / Re: farrell family
« on: Wednesday 03 January 18 19:24 GMT (UK)  »
Hello Mick
I may be able to help you with your requests with regard to the Farrell family of Co Mayo
(in fact it lit seems we are related)
James and Catherine Farrell are my grandparents on my mother's side
My mother was Mary Josephine Farrell (then Hindle) who came to Bradford from Ireland and married my Dad - Harry Hindle
So your Dad was  my mother's brother and my uncle Pat

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