Michael halpin born 1736 likely emigrated to Co Clare from Co Wicklow by the late 1700s. He died near Newmarket on Fergus about 1830 and his wife Mary died there also 1848. A son William is believed to be the person who moved just a bit north to Tulla and started the Halpin line which continues there to this day. A son William Richard born 1825 married Bridget Clune and raised a family in Tulla. Upon their death in 1890 and 1893 respectively they were buried back in the home ground near Newmarket on Fergus.