Monthly Archives: May 2014

The Garryharry Sweeney’s

“They Hailed From Donegal” – A Follow Up In an earlier post entitled “They Hailed from Donegal” I wrote about my Sweeney family of Co. Donegal.  Shortly afterwards I posted an enquiry on  West Ulster Genealogy Face Book page hoping … Continue reading

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From Catherine Chambers to Kate Bustard

From Londonderry to Tawnawully, Co. Donegal Catherine Chambers, who was born in Londonderry on the 15 Mar 1874; was my maternal great grand aunt.  She was also a daughter, sister, wife and mother.  Catherine was one of four children born … Continue reading

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My Granny’s House

The Home of Three Generations! The year was 1904, and the house was one of twenty situated off Fountain Street.  12 Victoria Street was a two up two down terraced house on, what I thought of as, a very steep … Continue reading

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