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Title: Deciphering baptism record
Post by: Joseph Keenan on Friday 10 May 19 15:04 BST (UK)

Hello,

I am looking for assistance deciphering an entry from the micro film for Durrow; Counties of Laois, Kilkenny; Diocese of Ossory. Baptisms, May 1789 to July 1789 page 6.

The entry is attached. I cleaned it up as much as I could. any assistance is much appreciated.

kind regards,

Joseph

Title: Re: Deciphering baptism record
Post by: Rhododendron on Friday 10 May 19 15:41 BST (UK)

Well I am probably way off the mark but possibly Keiran H...... and Nancy Birch.
Then ............ Bull and Nelly Bull or Brett.

Title: Re: Deciphering baptism record
Post by: Joseph Keenan on Friday 10 May 19 15:46 BST (UK)

Thanks, I think your correct about the first parents name being Kieran!

Title: Re: Deciphering baptism record
Post by: conahy calling on Friday 10 May 19 16:43 BST (UK)

Kieran Haheshy ? (Hahessy)
E...... Brett

Link to page in register -  right hand page 2nd entry down

https://registers.nli.ie/registers/vtls000635291#page/6/mode/1up

Title: Re: Deciphering baptism record
Post by: bbart on Friday 10 May 19 17:27 BST (UK)

From the series
Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, 1655-1915
Ossory
Durrow
1772 - 1820

Much easier to read!

Title: Re: Deciphering baptism record
Post by: Rhododendron on Friday 10 May 19 17:32 BST (UK)

Oh well done bbart

Title: Re: Deciphering baptism record
Post by: Joseph Keenan on Tuesday 14 May 19 15:02 BST (UK)

Thanks for the assistance