Elizabeth from The Hague wrote on May 30, 2022 at 8:24 am

Yesterday, I discovered that my gggrandfather Michael Ready came from Borrisoleigh. Parents James Ready and Mary Tracy. In 1848, at 19, he joined the British army and spent the following 20 years all around the world before joining his wife Mary McCann in Manchester, England. From my ggrandparents back, all my ancestors were Irish but this is the first time I have been able to physically place anyone in a village. I am very proud to be descended from Irish people. E.newby@kpnmail.nl

Joan Jones from Wirral, Merseyside wrote on March 20, 2022 at 6:55 pm

I am a second cousin of Nora Stapleton who I met on a visit to Borrisoleigh in 1980s. She was helping at St Joseph’s Convent at the time. We did correspond for a while before she fell Ill with arthritis and could no longer write. I later learned of her death. I was wondering if anyone can tell me about Nora and her parents etc, I am doing my family history. My paternal grandfather was Patrick Ryan and I believe his father was Michael Ryan. I know his family came from the area. I would love to hear from anyone who may have information about Nora that would help in my research. Please contact me at: joan.jones22@outlook.com

Margaret Wheatling from Calgary, Alberta Canada wrote on January 3, 2022 at 3:29 am

As we say goodbye to 2021, best wishes from our family to yours for a Happy New Year!!

Massimo Catella from Acquaviva delle Fonti, Italy wrote on January 10, 2021 at 4:57 pm

Hello, I live in southern Italy, my son Antonio will attend St. Joseph College from January until the end of May. I'm very happy that he will be part of your community.

Margaret Wheatling from Calgary wrote on January 4, 2021 at 5:57 pm

Happy New Year Borrisoleigh 🥳. Hoping everyone is safe and well and wishing our family and friends a healthy 2021!!

Miriam Lambe from Dublin wrote on February 19, 2020 at 9:31 pm

The photo of Ileigh school (12 Feb 2020) is dated 1924. Can anyone identify any of the children? Miriam Lambe. Mlambe417@gmail.com

The photo of Ileigh school (12 Feb 2020) is dated 1924. Can anyone identify any of the children?

Miriam Lambe. Mlambe417@gmail.com

rodney jeffery from Bunbury wa wrote on February 10, 2020 at 6:42 am

My great great grandies were James Young and Johanna Ryan (her mother was Mary margaret Morris) of Borrisoleigh. , they sailed to Sydney on the NEPTUNE in 1853. (Married at Nenagh in 1849) looking for gold. They settled at Daylesford Victoria Australia and were successful. They are buried at Eganstown, founded by James Egan of Borrisoleigh. Any memories, photos, data would be really welcome. cheers rod jeffery. rod.jeff1531@outlook.com

Kay Ryan from Sydney wrote on February 5, 2020 at 10:46 pm

Hello! I live in Sydney Australia and my great great grandmother was Margaret Leahy (born 1842) who emigrated from Borrisoleigh in 1863 (arriving January 1864 in Sydney on The Ida). I know that her parents were Tom Leahy and Rose (Ryan) and Margaret claimed a sister, Maria who lived in Sydney. Her passage was sponsored by a William Scully who married a Bridget Leahy. Margaret had five children. She married George Willoughby who apparently was from Lincolnshire, England, however, I can’t find a record of his arrival in Australia. I am descended from their youngest son, Sidney Mallachy Willoughby. Margaret lived to the grand old age of 97 and died in Sydney. She is buried with her husband at Waverley Cemetery. Do you have further information in relation to Margaret, including background information on any other relatives? My email address is mikay2210@hotmail.com Thank you Kay Ryan

Hello!
I live in Sydney Australia and my great great grandmother was Margaret Leahy (born 1842) who emigrated from Borrisoleigh in 1863 (arriving January 1864 in Sydney on The Ida).
I know that her parents were Tom Leahy and Rose (Ryan) and Margaret claimed a sister, Maria who lived in Sydney. Her passage was sponsored by a William Scully who married a Bridget Leahy.
Margaret had five children. She married George Willoughby who apparently was from Lincolnshire, England, however, I can’t find a record of his arrival in Australia. I am descended from their youngest son, Sidney Mallachy Willoughby.
Margaret lived to the grand old age of 97 and died in Sydney. She is buried with her husband at Waverley Cemetery.
Do you have further information in relation to Margaret, including background information on any other relatives? My email address is mikay2210@hotmail.com
Thank you
Kay Ryan

Ena from Maine wrote on January 16, 2020 at 11:19 am

Best of luck Sunday to Borris in the All-Ireland club final at Croke Park Sunday. I’m very confident they will play with their utmost abilities and bring home the win! They have the heart of champions and the village of Borris deserves the win, Borris ABU!!!🇶🇦🇶🇦🇶🇦🇶🇦.( I’ll be watching from Ellsworth, Maine, USA.) A native of Currabaha.

Elizabeth Barry from Manchester wrote on January 13, 2020 at 10:38 pm

My dad is old now and forgetting a lot but he talks about an old farm that his dad was born in. My dad Michael Barry's mum was called Elizabeth and his dad was William/Bill Barry whose mum was called Hanora and my dad's uncle Tom and his grain Hanora lived there when my dad was little and used to go there to visit them. My dad talks about a cottage with a wooden staircase in the middle and one big room upstairs. A barn in the back field and a path with two trees on the entrance, plus an orchard at the side of the cottage. He also mentioned the devils bit mountain or hill. My dad has alzheimers now and before he forgets everything I would love to try and find any pictures of the cottage if it still exists, just to show him how it is today. We hope it is still in the family of my grandad BIll, but if it isn't in the family we still would like to see it, so if anyone knows the cottage I mention then if you can share any images we would be grateful. Thank you. Elizabeth Barry -... Read more

My dad is old now and forgetting a lot but he talks about an old farm that his dad was born in. My dad Michael Barry's mum was called Elizabeth and his dad was William/Bill Barry whose mum was called Hanora and my dad's uncle Tom and his grain Hanora lived there when my dad was little and used to go there to visit them. My dad talks about a cottage with a wooden staircase in the middle and one big room upstairs. A barn in the back field and a path with two trees on the entrance, plus an orchard at the side of the cottage. He also mentioned the devils bit mountain or hill. My dad has alzheimers now and before he forgets everything I would love to try and find any pictures of the cottage if it still exists, just to show him how it is today. We hope it is still in the family of my grandad BIll, but if it isn't in the family we still would like to see it, so if anyone knows the cottage I mention then if you can share any images we would be grateful. Thank you. Elizabeth Barry - Ebee211@hotmail.com

David Ryan from Liverpool wrote on November 8, 2019 at 12:01 am

Congratulations to all our hurlers on a historic victory on sunday. They showed great grit and experience in holding strong under pressure in 2nd half. Ar aghaidh linn. Borris abu. You did us proud

colley from dublin wrote on April 24, 2019 at 1:08 pm

Love the Rathmoy Golden Tree Trail can't wait to visit and would love to hear the stories, must have walked that road almost every day of my childhood great memories of some lovely neighbours, remember the little stream that was there, picking wild peas and raspberries, the hay in the summer.

Peter Flinn from Barwon Heads wrote on March 24, 2019 at 4:41 am

I am a direct descendant of Martin Ryan B 1800 (approx) and his 2nd son Thomas Ryan (1829-1917). My grandmother Mary Julia Cummins (nee Callaghan) was the daughter of John Joseph and Mary Ann Callaghan (nee Ryan). Mary Ann was the third child of Thomas Ryan. I have had two trips exploring parts of Ireland but have not yet made it to Borrisoleigh, but hopefully one day. Might find a few distant relatives!

Margaret Wheatling from Calgary, AB Canada wrote on January 2, 2019 at 7:00 pm

Happy New Year 🥳 especially to our family in Coohaun, and to all our relatives and friends!! We wish everyone good health, happiness and prosperity throughout 2019

Maura P. Tierney from River Vale, N.J. USA wrote on January 2, 2019 at 2:41 am

Happy New Year to my cousins, the Stapletons from the Cross of Pallas and the Ryan Rodys of Turraheen on New Years Day, 2019.

Patrick John Corbett from Boquete, Rep. of Panama wrote on December 17, 2018 at 5:56 pm

My Dad and his 13 brothers and sisters were born in Borrisoleigh. My Dad, Mathew Corbett, was born in 1898. He became a freedom fighter in his teens and became a Captain (IRA). He was forced to leave his beloved homeland approx. 1922-1923 as the Free-State army placed a price on his head. He returned for a visit in 1930 and met my Mom (who was visiting relatives Irish relatives.) My Mom was from England and upon his return to the U.S. sent for my Mother. My sister, Margaret, was born in 1931 and I was born in 1938. I visited once in 1950 and worked the farm outside Borrisoleigh. I have fond memories of that visit. Sometimes I wish that my Dad didn't have to leave, I would have known all my Uncles and Aunts and their children. I now keep in touch with some of them on Facebook but it's not the same as truly knowing them. Borrisoleigh seems like a magical place, it is my Camelot!!!

Bob Millar from Edinburgh wrote on June 9, 2018 at 9:24 pm

Hi, Picture of Bill (William) Carroll: he was my Grandfathers brother (Jack) who moved to Scotland. Still keep in touch with cousins in Borrisoleigh (Mary & children) great to see this, thanks. All the best to everyone in Borrisoleigh.

Donna Moran from EPSOM wrote on May 7, 2018 at 9:38 am

I have so many fond memories of wonderful holidays in Borrisoleigh and the great characters I met. My grandmother was Ellen Quinn (nee Devaney) and I am the niece of Jim Quinn. My Mum Janie Quinn was born in Chapel Street in 1923 the oldest of 9 children. My uncle Mick is the only one left now sadly. They are all much missed. I am on holiday in Borris in June and I can't wait to return it has been too long since I was last over.

Margaret Wheatling from Calgary wrote on December 19, 2017 at 8:00 pm

From our house to yours 🎄Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to friends and family. Fred & Margaret Wheatling

From our house to yours 🎄Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to friends and family.
Fred & Margaret Wheatling

packy donnelly from london wrote on October 7, 2017 at 6:54 pm

good luck to borrisoleigh on sunday

Elizabeth McDonald from Canberra Australia wrote on July 17, 2017 at 3:41 am

My GG grandfather John Ryan and a number of his siblings came from Mountkinane to Victoria Australia in 1850s and 60s. His parents, Martin Ryan from Mountkinane and Mary Ryan from Fantane married in 1821. Martin Ryan died in the 1860s and his wife migrated with the youngest daughter Johanna who was married to a Hogan. Mary Ryan is buried in Dookie Cemetery, Victoria, with a number of her children. I suspect Martin's brother, John Ryan is buried in Glenkeen cemetery. Can anyone enlighten me further? Thanks, Elizabeth eamcdonald@ozemail.com.au

My GG grandfather John Ryan and a number of his siblings came from Mountkinane to Victoria Australia in 1850s and 60s. His parents, Martin Ryan from Mountkinane and Mary Ryan from Fantane married in 1821. Martin Ryan died in the 1860s and his wife migrated with the youngest daughter Johanna who was married to a Hogan. Mary Ryan is buried in Dookie Cemetery, Victoria, with a number of her children. I suspect Martin's brother, John Ryan is buried in Glenkeen cemetery. Can anyone enlighten me further? Thanks, Elizabeth
eamcdonald@ozemail.com.au

K. Gail Phillips from Harper Woods, MI, USA wrote on May 13, 2017 at 10:35 pm

I am looking for a photo of my 1st cousin 3x rmoves. Michael Kelly, SJ (1863 Borrisoleigh -1946 Spring Hill College, AL, USA). The only one I had was on my hard drive when it crashed. Please contact me on gail.phillips456@yahoo.com or on Ancestry.com Gail Browne Family Tree. Thanks

I am looking for a photo of my 1st cousin 3x rmoves. Michael Kelly, SJ (1863 Borrisoleigh -1946 Spring Hill College, AL, USA).
The only one I had was on my hard drive when it crashed. Please contact me on gail.phillips456@yahoo.com or on Ancestry.com Gail Browne Family Tree. Thanks

Margaret Wheatling from Calgary, Alberta, Canada wrote on January 25, 2017 at 9:02 pm

Wishing Happy New Year to our friends in Borrisoleigh and hoping 2017 will be a very good year.

Michael O'Brien from Cape Town. wrote on January 11, 2017 at 1:25 pm

Anyone from around North Tipp area planning to visit Cape Town in the future will be very welcome here in Newlands with ourselves from Currabaha, Templederry. The kittle will be on the hob!!

matthew costello from ROCHESTER wrote on December 12, 2016 at 10:43 pm

my great grandmother Sarah Ryan of Coolderry, married James Joseph Costello, her parents were Dennis Ryan and Ann Carr, her brother was the only one who stayed in Ireland, John Ryan 1860-1949, are there any descendants of his still around, i'm interested in both the Ryan, and Carr families history, I'm pretty solid on the Costello side, but my great great grandmother was Johanna Maher, 1836-1906 and i know nothing about her at all, any help would be greatly appreciated...matthewcostello295@gmail.com

JOAN JONES from WIRRAL wrote on October 9, 2016 at 11:13 am

Joan Jones from Merseyside, England wrote on October 3, 2016 at 3:02 pm: I am currently doing my family ancestry. I know that my father's cousin was Nora Stapleton of Pallas Street and who I met once in the 1980s and corresponded with until she died. She was working at the convent at the time. She never met my father but she wrote to him when he was younger. I am trying to trace my grandfather who was Patrick Ryan and whose father was Michael Ryan. However, I do not have his date of birth or where he was actually from so can't continue my search. I also know the name Mary Dagg as a relation. My grandfather Patrick Ryan married Mary Ellen Riley in Liverpool in 1944. I would love to hear from anyone with any information joan.jones22@outlook.com

Joan Jones from Merseyside, England wrote on October 3, 2016 at 3:02 pm:
I am currently doing my family ancestry. I know that my father's cousin was Nora Stapleton of Pallas Street and who I met once in the 1980s and corresponded with until she died. She was working at the convent at the time. She never met my father but she wrote to him when he was younger. I am trying to trace my grandfather who was Patrick Ryan and whose father was Michael Ryan. However, I do not have his date of birth or where he was actually from so can't continue my search. I also know the name Mary Dagg as a relation. My grandfather Patrick Ryan married Mary Ellen Riley in Liverpool in 1944. I would love to hear from anyone with any information joan.jones22@outlook.com

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