My grandmother, Bridget Dillon, was born in 1901 in Connolly, Co Clare, or nearby. Her parents were Patrick Dillon and Ellen McGuane. Her grandparents were Michael Dillon and Bridget Keane. I've now learnt that she had a sister-in-law, Margaret Mungovan, married to one of her brothers, Michael. The reason for this posting is that I have found some very old entries referring to all these surnames.

I have some information on my family and would be willing to share with anyone else researching these families.Bridget migrated to Australia, and died in 1942. I look forward to hearing from any long lost relatives.

My grandfather was Andrew McGuane born Inagh Clare Ireland Nov 1898. He had Siblings: Bridget, Mary (believe went to US), Annie, Patrick, John, Honor, Tom. Father: Patrick McGuane b about 1840; Mother: Mary Cullinan b about 1859. Andrew, Tom. Annie; Honor with mother and father immigrated to Aust in 1909.
Hope this might be of interest. I would be interested in sharing other details.

Hello, Suzanne is it?

My name is Chris. thanks for your message. I know very little about my McGuane family. I do know that my great grandmother was Eleanor McGuane, known as Ellen or Nellie. She married my great grandfather, Patrick Dillon, about 1890 + in or near Ennis.

I have no real info on her at the moment, though I believe she was born in Inch. You can contact me directly at crissouli at (use symbol) yahoo.com.au

This seems to be part of my family. My grandmother was Nora McGuane born Co.Clare near Inagh in 1887. According to the Irish census of 1902 in the family house on census night there was Patrick McGuane 52 years, Mary McGuane (Cullinhan) 42, Patrick 17, Nora 14, Thomas 11 and Andrew 2 years. Nora died in Toowoomba Queensland in 1927. Patrick died in Mackay Queensladn in 1916. I understand Nora came to Australia on SS Perthshire in 1909 and originally settled in Rockhampton Queensland.

Re my posting, You can email direct at davegreen501@hotmail.com for any information that you may require. Thanks.

Sounds like we have family in common. I will get back to you in the next few days with the info I have. Cheers Suz

Suz,

it seems you and Dennis do have family in common... not sure mine fit in, but I just don't know at this stage. This is all I have on the McGuane line...

Name
Michael McGuane
Birth
abt 1814
Place
Death
20 Nov 1877


Name
Mary McInerny

Child #1
Name
Ellen ( also known as Nellie) McGuane
Birth
06 Jun 1866
Place
Ennis, (INCH) Co Clare, Ireland
Death
15 Feb 1953
Place
Clountabonniv, Connolly, Co Clare, Ireland

Partner
Patrick Dillon
Birth
abt 1866

Ellen (nee McGuane) and Patrick were my great grandparents... Chris, Brisbane

Hi Chris
I came across your post regarding Dillon and McGuane In Clare.
Its very likely these are my grandparents.
There is still a long line of offspring here in Connolly, Co. Clare. You can get in touch if you want some more information.

Ellen

Hi Ellen, I'm sure they are... I have now had contact with Margaret (Mags) D.... your sister by any chance. I would love to be in touch, as there is so much I would like to know. Patrick and Ellen were my great grandparents, their daughter, Bridget, was my grandmother. You can contact me direct at
crissouli at gmail dot com dot au
It is so good to 'meet' with family. My mother was Bridget's youngest daughter. Bridget died when Mum was just 11. Mum died 30 years ago and there are just her 2 sisters left. Her brother died a while back now. I would love to hear from you.

Chris