Category Archives: Doody

Found- my great great grandfather Sheehan?

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Brian Sheehan

The National Library of Ireland last week published its collection of microfilmed Catholic parish records on its web site. There’s a lot of information there, but it isn’t all that easy to find details on specific individuals. The records are only indexed by … Continue reading →

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A tree sculpture for the Fenor graveyard

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Brian Sheehan

Just happened to come across this news video from RTE about a chain saw sculpture that now graces the Fenor churchyard. This is the church Grandfather Sheehan would have attended before he emigrated. It’s also the final resting place of … Continue reading →

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Grandfather Sheehan’s parents found too!

Posted on April 8, 2008 by Brian Sheehan

Mom’s mention of Dad’s “spinster” cousins has led very quickly to the identification of our other set of great grandparents on Dad’s side of the family. They were Patrick and Marguerite Bridget (Doody) Sheehan. The first clues were the names … Continue reading →

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