Lannan Family

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Have you checked "Griffiths Valuation" available online?   Its dated 1850 for this area.  Swiftsheath was part of Coolcraheen parish at that time according to the maps (later became part of Conahy parish). There is a Martin Farrell in Swiftsheath, a tenant of Godwin Swift.   Martin Farrell himself also has a subtenant listed.  Patrick Lannan and Michael Lannan each have separate holdings  in Swiftsheath also.  I find the maps quite awkward to handle but very worthwhile if you have enough patience   

Yes I already have that info thanks Conahy!     Is there any mention of siblings for both Martin Lannan and Martin Farrell, unfortunately they both married ladies with the same name of Anastasia, one was Griffen and the other was Breen/Brenan.  Also siblings of the previous generation, parents Patrick andCatherine(Maher) and Martin Farrell snr?

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888shelley     parish records in Conahy parish start 1832.  Have you been able to access them at an L** family history centre?  Film No 0926191 but they have to be ordered in advance.   Apart from these,  earlier records are very scarce unfortunately.  Good luck with your search.   conahy

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888shelley     parish records in Conahy parish start 1832.  Have you been able to access them at an L** family history centre?  Film No 0926191.  Apart from these,  earlier records are very scarce unfortunately.  Good luck with your search.   conahy

Thanks again for all your help and I will follow all the leads you have given. Shelley

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Donoughmore Graveyard near Ballyragget.  Bridget Phelan alias Lannen died aug 1786 aged 57.         another inscription Joan FARREL  alias Purcell who with 5 of her children lie here.  She died sept 1790 aged 90 yrs.   John FARREL her husband died may 1791 aged 97yrs.           another inscrip     Honora Dunn alias FARRILL died june 1827 aged 56. 
[/quote 888shelley                      Some further FARRELL info.            Although not mentioned on headstone inscription there is a Fr John FARRELL also buried with the above John and Joan Farrel. This information taken from book titled "Donoughmore Graveyard" by Mary Butler and Brigid Murphy.       Fr John Farrell was born in Ballyragget during first half of 18th century.  Ordained 23rd Feb 1771 by Dr Burke.  Served  in Freshford, Tullaroan,  Muckalee and Ballyragget.   In 1798 a Lieutenant of a Regiment then stationed in Kilkenny was shot at by a noted rebel as he rode along by Webbsboro.  Fr Farrell was said to have been close by.  He was arrested and although entirely innocent only escaped the hangmans rope through the intercession of Bishop Lanigan with the military authorities.  Fr Farrell was granted full pardon on condition that he cease his pastoral work in Muckalee.   He returned  to Ballyragget as curate for some years.   He became enfeebled in both body and mind and died at a very great age at his house in Ballyragget Green about 1825.         There is no source given  but the bibliography lists "History and Antiquities of Diocese of Ossory" by Rev William Carrigan  among others. . This consists of 4 volumes and is available to download online - Ballyragget parish is in vol 2.   Had a quick look but couldnt find  any mention of Fr Farrell there. Might be worth trying Muckalee parish aswell just in case.                                                                                            ..back to Donoughmore inscrips from Rev Wm  Carrigans unpublished manuscripts there is "LANEN who ......A.D. 1718". Thats all he could read of the inscription over 100 years ago.          conahy

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       888shelley           I took note of this headstone in Conahy today.     Erected by Martin FARRELL of Ballycarron in memory of his beloved wife Mrs Catherine FARRELL (alias LANNAN) died 10th July 1855 aged 56 years.  Also Julia FARRELL died 15th March 1852 aged 19 years.  Also Joseph FARRELL died 23rd March 1852 aged 11 years.  Also James FARRELL died 29th December 1858 aged 32 years.          conahy    

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   888shelley       I found Fr John FARRELL in vol 3 of Rev William Carrigans "History and Antiquities of Diocese of Ossory" p477.  "Rev John FARRELL  a native of Ballyragget was ordained Feb 23rd 1771.  On his return from his studies on the continent, he served as Curate in Freshford, whence after seven years, he was collated to Muckalee Nov 20th 1783.  At first he lived at Kyleathaggarth; he afterwards lived at the old church of Muckalee in a house which he himself had built there.  He was deprived of the parish in 1798, after which he served for a time as curate in Ballyragget.  He died very old, about 1825 and is buried with his friends in Donoughmore"         Unfortunately this does not give us his relationship to those with whom he is buried  "with his friends" is  very vague.              conahy

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Conahy, you are an angel!!  All I have to do now is find the connection.    I will start on Wednesday as I am going away for a few days....it's Friday here.

   888shelley       I found Fr John FARRELL in vol 3 of Rev William Carrigans "History and Antiquities of Diocese of Ossory" p477.  "Rev John FARRELL  a native of Ballyragget was ordained Feb 23rd 1771.  On his return from his studies on the continent, he served as Curate in Freshford, whence after seven years, he was collated to Muckalee Nov 20th 1783.  At first he lived at Kyleathaggarth; he afterwards lived at the old church of Muckalee in a house which he himself had built there.  He was deprived of the parish in 1798, after which he served for a time as curate in Ballyragget.  He died very old, about 1825 and is buried with his friends in Donoughmore"         Unfortunately this does not give us his relationship to those with whom he is buried  "with his friends" is  very vague.              conahy

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       888shelley           I took note of this headstone in Conahy today.     Erected by Martin FARRELL of Ballycarron in memory of his beloved wife Mrs Catherine FARRELL (alias LANNAN) died 10th July 1855 aged 56 years.  Also Julia FARRELL died 15th March 1852 aged 19 years.  Also Joseph FARRELL died 23rd March 1852 aged 11 years.  Also James FARRELL died 29th December 1858 aged 32 years.          conahy

Hi 888 shelley   See photo of this headstone    www.historicgraves.com/conahy/kk-cona-249/grave       If you hold the cursor over the headstone it magnifies the inscription.  The other graves in this graveyard are also recorded.   conahy

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http://www.from-ireland.net/church-donaghmore-ballyraggett-kilkenny-ireland/

link for graveyard where Lannan, Butler and Farrell graves are situated as listed in earlier posts