Hi CJF
A few snippets of interest on Dominick showing his arrival in the USA and trip back to Ireland. I believe from other information I have read Dominick Born 31 May 1892
in Donegal, Ireland Died March 1973 in Donegal Ireland and that he was married (in Ireland) to Bridget Agnes Gallagher born 14 April 1900 in Donegal, Ireland. The parents of Bridget were Michael Gallagher Born 15 March 1868 in Frosses, Donegal Ireland Death 27 February 1954 in Frosses Donegal Ireland. Mother Born January 6, 1869 in Donegal Ireland Died February 7, 1957 in Donegal Ireland . Bridget Gallagher also made a trip to the USA
New York Passenger List
Bridget Agnes Gallagher. Born about 1900. Donegal. Ireland Aged 22 years.
Port of Departure: Londonderry Port of Arrival: New York, New York
Ship Name: Columbia. Arrival Date: 5 Nov 1922
Father Michael gallagher. Fosse. County Donegal.
Going to her sister Susannah Gallagher. 75 West 33rd Street. Bayonne. New Jersey.
New York Passenger List
Domnick Breslin. Born about 1891. Ballybrilloghan. Mountcharles. Ireland. Aged 24 years. Farm Lbourer.
Port of Departure: Glasgow, Scotland - New York, New York
Ship Name: Cameronia. - Arrival Date: 7 Oct 1915
Father William Breslin. Mountcharles. Donegal.
Going to Brother Michael Breslin at 1330 St Johns Place. Brooklyn.
5ft 11" - Fair Complexion. Fair Hair. Blue Eyes.
UK Incoming Passenger List
Dominick Breslin - Birth Date: abt 1893 - Age: 31
Port of Departure: New York, New York
Port of Arrival: Glasgow, Scotland. - Arrival Date: 15 Jun 1924 - Ship Name: Cameronia.
Going to Ballybrilloghan. County Donegal.
Occuptaion:- Sign Painter
New York Passenger List
Dominick Breslin. Born about 1893. Aged 32
Port of Departure: Londonderry to New York, New York
Ship Name: Cameronia.
Arrival Date: 20 Apr 1925.
Naturalized Camp Upton 11 July 1918 (which is the date he gives on the passport application)
Going to 187 St Marks Avenue. Brooklyn. New York (again this is the same address as the info given on the passport application and also same address as Harry Breslin and Mary Breslin. (sister - embrodier)
Donegal Hotelier Owner.
Dom owner the Abbey Hotel in Donegal Town, Donegal. He turned the hotel over to his son in 1958.
Donegal Hoteliers Receive Lifetime Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Tourism
Donegal hoteliers joined with industry representatives last night to present Mr Dom Breslin and Ms Phyllis Boyle with lifetime achievement awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions to tourism. The awards were presented by An Tánaiste Mary Coughlan, TD, and Matthew Ryan, President of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) at the IHF Donegal Branch’s 2009 Annual Ball. The event also saw both Mr Breslin and Ms Boyle become the first two inductees into the inaugural ‘Hall of Fame’ of the IHF Donegal branch.
Mr Breslin is the proprietor of the Doms Pier One bar and restaurant and was previously the owner of the Abbey Hotel, which he took over from his father in 1958. Mr Breslin has worked tirelessly to expand and develop his hotel throughout the years and has successfully transformed it into one of the leading music venues in the North East, attracting artists such as Joe Dolan and Christy Moore.
Ms Boyle, owner of the Ostan Gweedore Hotel and the Seaview Hotel in Bunbeg, is well known throughout the industry. Having inherited the Seaview Hotel in 1958, Ms Boyle and her husband went on to open the Ostan Gweedore in 1970 on a stretch of 84 acres on the Gweedore coast line.
Speaking at the Annual Ball, Paul Diver, Chairman of the Donegal Branch of the IHF stated, “It is a privilege to recognise both Dom and Phyllis for their dedication to tourism throughout the years. They have made truly significant contributions to the industry and to the overall success of tourism in Donegal. On behalf of everyone involved in tourism in the North West, I am delighted to have this opportunity to honour their hard work and congratulate them on their achievements.”
Regards
Sandra
