Brendan
Thanks for the reply, Not sure of relationship but do know that my gggrandfather John did have a brother Michael. I have also been advised by the Irish researcher that it is possible when John came to Australia in 1840 that maybe two of his brothers came as well. Also my ggrandfather Thomas moved to Rockhampton Qld in 1862 as did his brother John in 1872 but have been unable to trace either of them from that date.
Keep in touch you just never know what may come up
Sue Ryan