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I am the daughter of James Joseph Larkin of New York b. 1925. He was the son of Joseph Francis Larkin b. 1880 in Chicago, Illinois. He was the son of James Vincent Larkin born in Killimor about 1863 (m. Mariah Curley b. 1861 in Kiltormer), and he was the son of Patrick Larkin b. about 1831 in Galway. My father went to Killimor in the 1970s and his cousin, Frankie Fitzpatrick owned the "family" home which was an old structure called "Curleys" at the time (I remember seeing a photo). I hear that since then, the house was demolished and there is a car lot on the spot. I would like to know more about the Larkins and Curleys who lived there before moving to the United States in about 1880. 

jennylarkinct

Friday 12th Apr 2013, 11:53PM

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  • Hi Jenny-I suggest you write to Seamus Curley,Kiltormer,Ballinasloe,County Galway.The local expert on all Curley connections in the area.There are numerous Larkins and Curleys still in the area,my Mother was a Curley.

    East Galway Family History Society ,Woodford,have comprehensive records of all Births,Marriages& Deaths in East Galway.

    Liam irwin.

    Liam Irwin

    Wednesday 1st Jul 2015, 01:41PM

  • How can I contact Seamus Curley from Kiltormer, Ballinasloe, County Galway.

    I am after the Kiltomer church record book from the 1800's for any refernce to the Pelly's of East Galway

    In particular I am chaing information on Patrick Pelly (c1796-Before Jun 1877) who moved to Clonona (Clonony), Kings Co c1817 probably from East Galway. He maried twice 1st to Mary Kelly c1820 & 2nd to Catherine Devery in 1839

    Ian Peters, Mt Eliza, Victoria, Australia

    2 Aug 2019

    Ian Peters Victoria Australia

    Thursday 1st Aug 2019, 02:45PM

  • Hi all! Since my post in 2013 I have visited Killimor twice and met Seamus Curley (and other cousins) with the help of local genealogist Martin Curley who manages a Facebook page called “Soghain Genes” where you can find out more about Seamus. 

    For records, you should contact the East Galway Family History Society on their Facebook page, or via their website www.galwayroots.com. They are great researchers and found many Killimor and other local records for me that I couldn’t find on my own. 

    I hope this helps!

    Jenny Larkin

     

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    jennylarkinct

    Friday 2nd Aug 2019, 11:26AM

  • Yes Wanted to join chat. Visited w/Seamus Curley in Kiltormer in 1998 as part of my search for information on my grandfather Michael O’Callaghan b. 1876 in Kiltormer  & moving to Nenagh where he met & married my grandmother Bridget Delia Lutteral in 1900. Also wanted info on his father Michael Callahan (Calahan) 1821-1903 & his mother Maria Berrane b. 1844 & his siblings. Also the Calahan greatgrandfather b. Eyrecourt.

    Another part of story of marriage of Maureen O’Callaghan b. 1915 (1st of my father James Kiernan O’Callaghan b.1911), to John Joseph O’Halloran in Kiltormer. 

    Any  information or conversation are most appreciated.

     

    Brien O’Callaghan, Bethel, CT 203.788.6993

     

    jboc1016

    Monday 12th Aug 2019, 07:43PM

  • Hi Brien, 

    I came across your post today and I can put you in touch with a daughter of Maureen Calllaghan and Joseph O'Halloran. I am from Kiltormer and went to school with the O'Hallorans.  Anne (Fahy)

    anne fahy

    Friday 7th May 2021, 07:14PM

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