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Title: Roscommon Volunteers 1916-1923
Post by: gormangenealogy on Wednesday 09 September 09 18:20 BST (UK)
Anyone requiring a surname look-up post here.

UPDATE --- SORRY TO SAY, THE BOOK IN QUESTION HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE LIBRARY.

IF I GET IT OUT AGAIN I WILL UPDATE IT HERE....................

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Title: Re: Roscommon Volunteers 1916-1923
Post by: Vogel on Thursday 10 September 09 15:17 BST (UK)
Could you please look up the surname Harlow for me - much appreciated.
Title: Re: Roscommon Volunteers 1916-1923
Post by: gormangenealogy on Thursday 10 September 09 20:34 BST (UK)
There are 3 Harlow's listed.

Denis J.Harlow.
 (Main Street,Roscommon). a member of the Roscommon Coy, 3th Battalion South Roscommon, beating by the Tans at Mote Park  Demesne.

Hubert Harlow.
 (Corry) a member of the Kilgefin Coy, 3th Battalion South Roscommon.

James Harlow.
 (Killenboy, Kilteeven) 3th Battalion South Roscommon
Title: Re: Roscommon Volunteers 1916-1923
Post by: gormangenealogy on Thursday 10 September 09 21:05 BST (UK)
Some Galway Volunteers

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Title: Re: Roscommon Volunteers 1916-1923
Post by: ambyrne1 on Friday 11 September 09 13:40 BST (UK)
Hi could you look up any "Beades" Please?
Title: Re: Roscommon Volunteers 1916-1923
Post by: Vogel on Friday 11 September 09 15:16 BST (UK)
Thank you so much.
Title: Re: Roscommon Volunteers 1916-1923
Post by: gormangenealogy on Friday 11 September 09 15:26 BST (UK)
Hi could you look up any "Beades" Please?

Sorry,
 but can't see that surname in the index.
I never heard of it before.
Title: Re: Roscommon Volunteers 1916-1923
Post by: gormangenealogy on Friday 11 September 09 15:26 BST (UK)
Thank you so much.

You are welcome.

Was any of the name useful to you?
Title: Re: Roscommon Volunteers 1916-1923
Post by: ambyrne1 on Friday 11 September 09 15:43 BST (UK)
Ah well thanks so much for looking. Beades is a name that only comes from Roscommon... not very popular.. every Beades in Ireland is related to each other in some way or other.

I am struggling with this name
Title: Re: Roscommon Volunteers 1916-1923
Post by: Vogel on Saturday 12 September 09 19:09 BST (UK)
I thought James might have been but unfortunately not!  The search for the pesky Harlow's continues!
Title: Re: Roscommon Volunteers 1916-1923
Post by: Jellis on Tuesday 15 September 09 10:06 BST (UK)
Thank you very much for the offer.

I am interested in the name MULVIHILL

Title: Re: Roscommon Volunteers 1916-1923
Post by: rita on Tuesday 15 September 09 16:53 BST (UK)
Could you look up the surname Gannon for me please thanks Rita
Title: Re: Roscommon Volunteers 1916-1923
Post by: gormangenealogy on Tuesday 15 September 09 17:07 BST (UK)
Thank you very much for the offer.

I am interested in the name MULVIHILL



There are seven listings for Mulvihill.

Brian Mulvihill (Coosan)
 Amember of the Athlone brigade. Took part on the raid of the Athlone Excise Ofice in May 1920, and was with the party who shot Sergeant Craddock in Athlone on 22 August 1920. During the Civil War he took the Anti-Treaty side, and fought with the Flying Column at the ambush at Glasson in August 1922. He was arrested and sent to Athlone in December 1922. In 1924, he was in charged of thr IRA Honour Guard that escorted the bodies of the executed Republicans from Custume Barracks. For his effords, he was arrested but released that day. Mulvihill had been trained as a printer in the Athlone Printing Works. After the war he married and moved to Sligo, where he worked as a printer for The Sligo Champion for many years. He died 10 October 1979. There is a photo of Brian in the book.

The ambush at Glasson, 25 August 1922. Members
 Brian Mulvihill (Coosan), Simon Mulvihill (Coosan).

Daisy Mulvihill (Coosan)
 A member of the Cumann na nBan

John Mulvihill (Ballmacfarrane, Donamon)
 A member of "E" Coy. of the 2nd Battalion South Roscommon.

Lillie Mulvihill (Athlone area)
 A Captain of the local Cumann na nBan

Patrick Mulvihill (Edenan, Shankill, Elphin)
 Took part in the attack on Elphin Barracks 11 February 1921. He later emigrated to New York.

Thomas Mulvihill (Ballynahowna, Ballinagre)
 1st Battalion South Roscommon.
 
Title: Re: Roscommon Volunteers 1916-1923
Post by: gormangenealogy on Tuesday 15 September 09 17:09 BST (UK)
Could you look up the surname Gannon for me please thanks Rita

There are ten Gannon's listed, do you have a first name?
Title: Re: Roscommon Volunteers 1916-1923
Post by: Jellis on Tuesday 15 September 09 17:27 BST (UK)
Many thanks for the Mulvihill entries.

Janet
Title: Re: Roscommon Volunteers 1916-1923
Post by: rita on Tuesday 15 September 09 18:58 BST (UK)
The Gannon christain names that i have are Wiiilam,Robert,John, Patrick and James
Title: Re: Roscommon Volunteers 1916-1923
Post by: ledavi01 on Tuesday 15 September 09 19:43 BST (UK)
I would be grateful if you could look up the name CONROY or CONRY.

Regards

Lesley
Title: Re: Roscommon Volunteers 1916-1923
Post by: gormangenealogy on Tuesday 15 September 09 20:59 BST (UK)
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.
Title: Re: Roscommon Volunteers 1916-1923
Post by: gormangenealogy on Tuesday 15 September 09 21:06 BST (UK)
I would be grateful if you could look up the name CONROY or CONRY.

Regards

Lesley
There are 11 Conroy/Conry listed. Do you have any first names?
Title: Re: Roscommon Volunteers 1916-1923
Post by: ledavi01 on Tuesday 15 September 09 21:11 BST (UK)
Yes - Michael, Martin, Peter & John.

Thanks
Title: Re: Roscommon Volunteers 1916-1923
Post by: gormangenealogy on Tuesday 15 September 09 22:49 BST (UK)
Yes - Michael, Martin, Peter & John.

Thanks

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.
Title: Re: Roscommon Volunteers 1916-1923
Post by: rita on Wednesday 16 September 09 07:34 BST (UK)
Thank you for your help with the Gannons this will be a great help for me with my tree
Title: Re: Roscommon Volunteers 1916-1923
Post by: ledavi01 on Wednesday 16 September 09 20:48 BST (UK)
Yes - Michael, Martin, Peter & John.

Thanks

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!

Title: Re: Roscommon Volunteers 1916-1923
Post by: gormangenealogy on Wednesday 16 September 09 21:51 BST (UK)
I would be grateful if you could look up the name CONROY or CONRY.

Regards

Lesley

Plenty of Conroy/Conry burials here,

http://www.interment.net/ireland/roscommon.htm
Title: Re: Roscommon Volunteers 1916-1923
Post by: ledavi01 on Saturday 19 September 09 16:13 BST (UK)
I would be grateful if you could look up the name CONROY or CONRY.

Regards

Lesley

Plenty of Conroy/Conry burials here,

http://www.interment.net/ireland/roscommon.htm


Thanks v much
Title: Re: Roscommon Volunteers 1916-1923
Post by: HUGHEEN on Thursday 27 May 10 07:10 BST (UK)
My father and Uncle were from Roosky and I believe they were active in the
Volunteers during this period.

Hugh Giblin and Patrick Giblin.

Any info greatly appreciated.

Hugh Giblin Jr.

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