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Hi, I would dearly love to hear from any Fitzgeralds in this area. I am actively researching my triple great grandmother, who was Mary Ann Fitzgerald of Ballingarry. Mary Ann was 16 when she travelled to Australia as part of the Earl Grey Scheme. Hope to hear from you soon :)
Nikki
Globetrotting Librarian
Monday 2nd Jan 2023, 04:29AMMessage Board Replies
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Local volunteer contacted.
Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Monday 2nd Jan 2023, 04:14PM -
Thank you so much!
Globetrotting Librarian
Tuesday 3rd Jan 2023, 10:11AM -
There are at least three Ballingarry's that I know of 1 . Ballingarry Co. Limerick, 2 . Ballingarry North Tipperary, 3 . Ballingarry South Tipperary. There are I am sure several more. Perhaps if you knew which Workhouse District she came from --it may be some help.
Quain, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Friday 13th Jan 2023, 06:07PM -
Hi Quain, Mary Ann's family lived in Ballingarry, Upper Connello Limerick. Her mother was from Lissamota. I have a lot about her life in Australia (she travelled in 1850 on the Tippoo Saib as part of the Earl Grey Scheme) but her life in Ireland is more of a mystery. I think she was at the Kilmallock workhouse.......Thank you for your assistance. Nikki
Globetrotting Librarian
Saturday 14th Jan 2023, 06:55AM -
Hi Nikki That would have been the Ballingarry, Co. Limerick. At least I know where she came from and that is some help, I will investigate further. George Quain.
Quain, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Sunday 15th Jan 2023, 06:04PM