Article from the Grange Parish Book suggested for reading this week (week 49)
The Grange book article, Ó hÓgáin, was written by Hazel Ní Ógáin Sweeney. The article was introduced by the Book Committee. The Ó hÓgáin family of Grange lived on the Galloway Estate, in the house subsequently to become the home of Michael Lombard and his family. Davy Hogan and his family lived there when he was employed as a groom. Davy was a horseman of some renown. A number of Davy’s and Mary’s (nee Tyrell) children were born in Grange and attended Grange National School.
Article from the Grange Parish Book suggested for reading this week (week 46)
Memories of Grange and People This week's book article was written by Pat Clancy, New Line, Lower Grange. Pat compiled his article from the written memoirs of his uncle, John G Clancy (1914-1994). At the outset of his article, Pat wrote as follows: In 1982, my uncle, John G (Jack) Clancy, who resided at Doneraile, County Cork, for many years, penned memories of his youth spent in Grange. He was affectionately known to the Clancy family and others, as Jack. Jack died on 6th J
Article from the Grange Parish Book suggested for reading this week (week 36)
Folklore Collection 1988-1989 The Lough Gur & District Historical Society Journal, No 7 (1991) was a “Special Folklore Edition”. As Michael J Quinlan, Editor, Lough Gur & District Historical Society, explained in his editorial to the Special Edition, the edition contained extracts from the work of 32 contributors, taken from taped material from 98 contributors which the 1988 folklore project yielded. Many Grange people were among the 98 contributors. The tales by some of thos
Article from the Grange Book suggested for reading this week (week 27)
Canon Denis Browne (1929 - 2013) “I love to run in the dawn. It is beautiful to see the day dawning don’t you think…” This week's (week 27) book article is about Canon Denis Browne. The article was written by Francis O'Dwyer of Upper Grange. The article reflects an enormous amount of research undertaken by Francis - the extent of his research is evident from the detail contained in his account. Such was the amount of detail uncovered by Francis, it was necessary for him to co
History of Grange Church in the Limerick Archives
Introduction The Grange Book articles on Grange Church were featured in a blog post on this website recently - week 12 of our serialisation of the book. In the meantime, Dianne McGuinness of New York drew a historical document to my attention. Those who are familiar with the Grange Parish Book or with the content of this website will know that Dianne was responsible for the research for the article on The Purcell Family of Grange which charted the Irish ancestry of her husban
Farewell to a Gentleman and a Scholar
It was with great sadness that I learned of the recent death of Michael Quinlan of Knockainey and Lough Gur, Co. Limerick. Rest in Peace, Michael.
Michael, first and foremost a supreme family man, was a teacher, author, historian, folklorist, story-teller, archaeologist, musician, confidante and a provider of advice and friendship to many. His personal presence was remarkable, larger than life, and time spent in his company was always rewarding. A man well read, his wide-ra
A Selection from the Mike Barry Photography Collection
Michael (Mike) Barry is a well-known Grangeman from County Limerick in Ireland. His name is synonymous with Holycross AFC with whom he played soccer during his playing years, and in subsequent years, including up to the present, he has been a mentor and a member of management at the club.
Mike, as he is known locally, in pursuance of his profession, has been based overseas for several years in the Middle-East, most recently in Qatar. Mike has a passion for photography and h
A Lovely Walk at Lough Gur
Today being weather-marvellous, I went for an afternoon stroll at Lough Gur (SE County Limerick, Ireland). Having left my vehicle at the car park, I sauntered along the lakefront road (lake to my left), and then I veered left over a stone wall on to much more difficult walking terrain. I followed the perimeter of the lake (still on my left) at the base of Knockfennel - what a marvellous vista! Read article on Lough Gur. While the lakefront was busy with many people out and ab
