Thanks to Anne who has provided this article. February 2003
In the 1890s Daniel O’Riordan’s sister Margaret married Stephen Twomey of Ballyvouskill, Millstreet, Co Cork. They had four sons and one daughter – Mike and Stephen who were twins, John, Margaret (who became Sr. Albeus) and Patrick. Margaret O’Riordan died of an early age with cancer when Patrick was around 10 years old and Sr. Albeus was around 12. It is said that Albeus had to kneel on a chair to make the bread as she assumed responsibility for the housekeeping. She had to wait until Patrick got married at around the age of 23 before she became a nun in the Little Company of Mary.
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1 Mike married Bridgit Connors from Millstreet and a farm was bought for them in Glounthaine. They had 3 daughters and 1 son. They later sold that farm and moved to Glenaboy, Tallow, Co Waterford.
Gretta married Con Kelleher and lived in Douglas, Cork. They had 2 daughters who are still in Cork
Noramay married Jack O’Donoghue and lived in the home farm in Glenaboy. They had 3 or 4 daughters and one son, who still farms in Glenaboy. Two of the girls now live in Cork and two in Dublin.
Stephen married Nora Geary from Tallow and bought a farm in Donnickmore, Dungourney, Co Cork. They had 3 daughters and 4 sons who all live in the area..
Abina married Jim Cunningham, a local farmer. They had a large family some of whom now live in Dublin.
2 Stephen became a policeman and married Minnie Murphy when stationed in Wexford. On retirement he bought a farm in Ballinahask, Co Wexford, which he later sold and bought a pub in the area. No family.
3 John died at around the age of 20 of pneumonia. Another farm had been bought for him but he apparently neglected himself wearing wet clothes etc.
4 Albeus, as already mentioned, was probably the best known as she was very diligent about family visits when on holiday.
5 Patrick married Mary McSweeney and lived in the home place Ballyvouskill until 1947 when they sold and moved to Ballyard, Middleton, Co Cork. They had 6 daughters and one son.
Peggy went to live with her uncle Stephen and aunt Minnie in Wexford. Shortly after Minnie’s death in 1953 Stephen bought a pub for Peggy in Tallow so that she could be near her family.
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Eily May married Henry O’ Halloran in Dublin. They had 5 sons and 1
daughter. Three are still in Dublin and two sons are in the U.S.A.
Stephen married Kathleen Tatten from near Middleton and continued to farm in Ballyard. They had 2 sons and 3 daughters. Three live locally (one still in the home place), one in Manchester and one son in Boston.
May lives in London
Kitty lives in London
Timothy became a Pallotine priest. He spent most of his time on the missions in Africa and later in the U.S.A. He died in Thurles on reaching retirement in 2001.
Sheila became a nun in the Community of the Servants of the Mother of God. She taught for a number of years in Dublin and subsequently in Philadelphia. At present she is working with prisoners in New Jersey.
Anne (our scribe!) married Martin Regan and lives in Surrey. They have one son and one daughter. The son is presently in New York and the daughter lives locally.
Anne Regan
Anne.Regan@btinternet.com
Catherine lives in Harpenden in Hertfordshire. She has three children Oliver, Lauren and Luke. She enjoys swimming and going to the gym. Her sister, Theresa, and brother, John, are also members of the gym and they are often able to go together. She is at present working for Hertfordshire National Health Service in charge of a catering project for mental health clients. She finds this work challenging but rewarding. Her sister, Theresa, also lives in Harpenden and they are in daily contact with their mother, Marie, who is also a resident of the town. They would probably like their two brothers to move there from London at some time in the future.
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Marie,
Catherine, Theresa and John Christmas 2002
Oliver
Oliver is16 years old and also attends St George’s School in Harpenden. His hobbies are mainly sport and he belongs to clubs in football, athletics, tennis, golf and cricket. He plays football for Harpenden Colts who are at present top of their league. He is a supporter of Tottenham Hotspurs. Achievements to date include winning a cup as Harpenden Colts player of the year. In 1997 he won a tennis scholarship at the Harpenden Lawn Tennis Club which resulted in free lessons for a year. He displays outstanding promise in golf. He is a member of Aldwickery Golf club and recently won the competition in his age group. He receives another cup for this and will have his name added to the plaque in the bar. His present handicap is 17. He is also a promising sprinter and has won the district championship. He hopes to pursue a career in sport as a P.E. teacher or fitness instructor. He is at present studying for his G.C.S.E. exams. In his spare time he displays an interest in music.
Lauren
Lauren is 13 years old and attends St Georges’s school in Harpenden. Her hobbies are singing, reading and shopping. She sings in the church choir each week in Our Lady of Lourdes church in Harpenden. She has also participated in musical productions. She represents her school in athletics. She is also interested in travelling. She enjoys school and is making good progress.
Luke
Luke is eleven years
old and recently transferred from St Dominic’s to St George’s
where he is in year 7. He is at present settling in at his new school. He
is keen on sport with a particular interest in football, tennis and athletics.
He is also developing an interest in Golf. He recently won a tennis scholarship
in the local club. He also likes drama and belongs to a drama club.
