Leech in Termonfeckin

[jajolee]

Thomas Leech was baptized 17 Nov 1824 in the Roman Catholic parish of Termonfeckin.
Does anyone know what the NAME of the church is?
How would I contact that church?
What graveyard would his parents be buried in?
(Joseph Leech b. abt 1800, Mary (Tracy) Leech b. abt 1800)
Thomas left Ireland and came to the US in Nov 1848.

[Martincreagh]

Church of the Immaculate Conception, Termonfeckin (1883)
 Masses
Sunday 7.00 pm Vigil, 10.30 am, 12 noon
Holyday 7.30 pm Vigil
Weekday 9.30 am (Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri) 7.30 pm (1st Tuesday of month Padre Pio Prayer Group)
Confessions
Saturday 6.30 pm
Baptisms
1st Sunday 1.00 pm
Sacristan Mrs Pat Murphy, Tel 00353 41 982 2117
 

[SAMYJAY]

Attached is Leeche's in Termonfeckin Graveyard.
Hope this is a help.

[jajolee]

Attached is Leeche's in Termonfeckin Graveyard.
Hope this is a help.

thank you. Do you know anything more about the Leech family or Termonfeckin?

[SAMYJAY]

Sorry but I have know more information for you.
The page I scaned for you came from Termonfeckin Historical Society.

[hallmark]

Before 1965 most Catholics were buried in the Church of Ireland grounds in Termonfeckin. The new Catholic cemetery in on the Sheetland Road. There are still Leech families living in Termonfeckin village.

You can check the phonebooks at www.eircom.ie   041 is the code for the area. 

[historical]

Hello Historical Here,

I come from Termonfeckin, and would love to help you with what I can about my Village.

I will direct you firstly to Daltons history of Ireland, this was written in the mid 19th century, and there is quite a lot about the history of Termonfeckin (its a very old Village) you will be able to read up on.  Search through Google under books go for Drogheda in the book and Termonfeckin is just 5 miles out side I believe its in his second edition of the book if you cant find it I will send the link to you.

There are many Leech families in the area and mostly farmers, let me know what you are looking for if I can help I will let you know,

Historical

[jajolee]

Hello Historical,
The only direct descendant of mine that did not emigrate to the USA in 1850's was a sister of my immigrant ancestor, Thomas Leech, b. abt 1840 in Termonfeckin, son of Joseph Leech and Mary Hoey. Thomas' sister married a GARVEY. He is buried in the church of Ireland graveyard in one of the Leech plots.
Do you know any GARVEY families with LEECH in-laws?
Also, what do you know about "the Bawn" next to the river? That is where my Leech relatives lived. They leased the land where the big castle used to be.
Sincerely,
James Leach (Leech)

[historical]

Failte James

Nice to here from you I hope this mail finds you well,

Termonfeckin had two castles see photos attached one was at the humped backed bridge beside the river ballywater it was the seat of the Primate of Armagh (archbishop) and was destroyed during the time Henry the VIII became a Protestant. The second still stands in the village known as the Norman castle which stands on a place known as thunder hill (possibly named after a lord Thunder who lived in that area) this also faces the river ballywater so I'm just wondering which of the two castles your ancestors might have lived, I have a feeling it is the Norman castle.

There are Garveys still living in the village and the leechs of Beltichburn just up the road are familur to me.  My brother in laws brother is married to one of the girls of that family.

I have been given the opportunity of seeing a very old original map of the village from 1777 and the Bawn is not marked on it but I can ask around for you and find out and send you a picture if possible.

Hope this is of some help
Kind regards
Historical