Hi, I am trying to trace if there may be any descendants of the Whelans of Kilbane, Broadford, Clare. Looking to make contact. I visited in 1989 and met Danny Whelan who has since passed away. His brother was Benny who is also resting in peace. Any clues would be helpful.
Brian, Melbourne, Australia
BriBoy
Tuesday 2nd Nov 2021, 06:02AMMessage Board Replies
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Perhaps contact St. Mary’s Church in Kilbane: https://www.killaloediocese.ie/church/kilbane/st-marys/ or send an email to the Clare Champion (https://clarechampion.ie/). Good luck.
Patricia
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Hi Brian,
In addition to the post by Patricia I want to add that I am local to Kilbane and know that a son of Benny lives there. For more detail you can email me at jimvaughan@eircom.net
Regards,
Jim Vaughan, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
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Thanks Patricia & Jim.
I am related to the Whelan's of Kilbane on my mum's side of the family.
And I am related to the Vaughan's of Kilbane on my dad's side.
Brian
BriBoy
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Hi, I'm wondering if these Vaughans are descended from/related to John Vaughan born c 1826 and Mary O'Donnell born c 1821 who married in 1845 in Broadford.They emigrated to Scranton, Philadelphia. Sarah was a sister to my 2xgreat grandfather Michael O'D. Their parents were William O'D and Joan/Jane/Johanna Crowe. Annie O'D
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