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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
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