Hi Joseph,
My name is Bernadette Byrne nee Teehan & my fathers name was Christopher Teehan from Downings, Tullow, Co, Carlow & my Niece in law has been in contact with you since last year, Michelle & you sent some photos & even though I don't recognise anyone in them my older sisters might, My Uncle who left Ireland when he was about 18/19 as you know has not been heard from since & all of his family has passed away now my father Christopher born 1922 has 14 children all alive thank god was the last one to pass away 5 years ago last Easter 2008, He had 4 other brothers named Edward(Ned)1919, John(Jack)1915, Patrick(Pat)1924 & Matthew (Matty)1918 & two sisters Mary (May)1914 & Elizabeth (Betty)1928,His fathers name was John & mothers Elizabeth (Lizzy born 1889 passed away 1989)....I will give you my e-mail address which might be easier to communicate it is
bernadettebyrne1@eircom.net & my phone number is 0061410803809 as I am in Australia on holiday with my husband & daughter till early Dec.....would love to hear if you have any more information on Matthew Teehan....all his family passed away not knowing where he went or what became of him in his life which I think is so very sad....hope to hear from you soon, Bernie,