Monasterboice
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DID YOU KNOW A MARGARET HOGAN NEE BYRNE.
The following is a piece from a Dublin man, Tom Cox, seeking information on a relative of his, who is buried in Monasterboice. When one delves into the subject of family histories, there are millions of similiar stories and jig saw pieces to be put in place, just like Tom’s, but this one is HIS. He’d dearly love any info on Margaret or her relatives. He’s visited the graveyard, got some great leads from some “wonderful Monasterboice people” as he put it, but would like more. So whether you are reading this in Ballymackenny, Ballinasloe or Baltimore and have an inkling on the life of Margaret or her relatives, Tom would love for you to have a chat with him. Here goes....
The Margaret Hogan whose relatives I am hoping to track down in Monasterboice was born in Knockmantha in 1881. She was born Margaret Byrne to Patrick Byrne and Bridget Byrne (nee Mullin). Margaret Byrne married John Hogan in Dublin in 1915. They lived in number 33 Prussia Street. They did not have any children. John died in 1937 and Margaret died a widow in 1970. They are both buried in Monasterboice Cemetery. John’s name is on the headstone but Margaret’s is not. They are buried in the Byrne plot near the Tower.
11/11/1873. Patrick Byrne of Knockmantha married Bridget Mullin of Knockmantha in the Chapel of Tenure Monasterboice. Patrick was 35 years old and Bridget was 25 years old. They had eight children; Bridget-born 1875. Married John Mohan in 1900 Patrick-born 1877 Annie-born 1879 Margaret -born 1881. Married John Hogan in 1915
Kate-born-born 1886. Married Patrick McGeough in 1915 Thomas-born 1888. Rose-born 1890. Emley-born 1893. Prussia Street housed the control offices for the Dublin Livestock Market which traded from the mid Seventeen Hundreds until the early Nineteen Seventies. It was the biggest Cattle Market in Europe in its day. There are lots of stories told of cattle being driven to the docks along the North Circular Road. Several members of The Hogan family, both men and women from Ticknevin Carbury County Kildare worked in the cattle Market. They worked for the Gavin Low company. Gavin Low was a Dublin Magistrate and one of the business men associated with the cattle Market. He had a cattle farm in Ticknevin Co Kildare which the Hogan family looked after. The Hogan family moved to different farms in Rathcoole in the mid 1920’s but John and Margaret stayed with the cattle market and lived in number 33 Prussia Street. John died in 1937 from heart failure and Margaret died in a house fire in 1970 aged 89. Margaret’s, death notice states that she is to be buried in Monasterboice Cemetery. In 1970, Margaret had surviving Sisters, Nieces and Nephews according to her death notice. Prussia Street, Gavin Low and the Cattle market are mentioned in James Joyce’s Ulysses a number of times ie. Page 380 and page 626 on google.
Mrs Mary McKeon lives in Rathmore Carbury Co. Kildare and is a niece of Margaret and John Hogan. Mrs McKeon is 89 years old and remembers visiting Margaret in Number 33 Prussia street in the 1940’s. She lost touch with Margaret and has no memory of John. I spoke to her recently and she was not aware of Margaret’s death. I was born in Carbury myself in 1951 and my family were distance relations of the Prussia Street Hogans. There are Hogan families in Carbury to this day but they are not related to the Prussia Street Hogans.
Tom Cox 0862670391
DRUMSHALLON FORGE.
The Drumshallon Forge is located just north of the Piperstown Equestrian Centre, Ballymakenny Road, Grangebellew, Co Louth, A92 DF7X.
Contact us by email: drumshallonforgeheritagecentre@eircom.net and find us on Facebook.
REGULAR WEEKLY SCHEDULE
YOGA FOR YOU - Monday mornings 09.45 to 11 AM. Suitable for all levels. €10 Pay-as-yougo. Contact Kathy 086 818 0166
BUN RANG GAEILGE (Irish for Beginners) - Every Monday evening from 6.30 to 7.30 PM. Tutored. Fee is €5 per class. Contact Helen on 086 357 7304
COMHRÁ GAEILGE (Conversational Irish) - Every Monday evening from 8.45 to 9.45 PM. Fee is €4 per class. Contact Helen on 086 357 7304
BOOK CLUB - One Monday evening per month, 8 PM to 10 PM. Fee is €5 per meeting. Contact Lisa on 086 161 4465 for next meeting.
ARTY CRAFTY EVENINGS - Every Wednesday evening from 7.30 to 9.30 PM. €5 per session. Non-Tutored. Contact Jacinta on 087 758 9282
CREATIVE WRITING - Every Thursday morning 10 AM to 12 Noon. This group provides an opportunity for both prose and poetry writers, of all levels of experience, to have their work reviewed and critiqued by others. Fee of €5. Contact Lisa on 086 161 4465.
SINGING FOR PLEASURE - Every Thursday evening from 7.30 PM to 9.00 PM. €5 per session.
EVENTS
Seisiúin na nÓg (Traditional music session for young people) - Sunday Oct 07th, 14.00 to 16.00 - Drumshallon Forge Heritage Ctr.
These sessions are geared towards younger traditional musicians (ages 7 to 17) who can play some tunes, and would like an opportunity to play music in a fun and relaxed, family-friendly environment.
Sessions are hosted by a family of three local musicians Áine, Bríd & Mick Dunne and are free of charge.
For further information contact Mick Dunne on 087 625 9948 or mickdunne59@hotmail.com
LUASCADH AN LÚ
Luascadh an Lú school of set dancing and sean nós dancing are back dancing for the new dance year. They offer a wide variety of dance styles in a relaxed and enjoyable manner. The dancers had an amazing year last year with lots of involvement in the build up to and during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, which was so successfully held in our local town. Our class caters for all children from 4 years upwards. The school prides itself on being an inclusive dance school. All classes are taught by three highly skilled and very experienced dance teachers. All classes are held in Tots and Co creche in Monasterboice. Tuesday from 6-7pm is an improvers and advanced class for ages 7-13 years. Tuesday from 7-8pm is an advanced set dancing class for ages 12 and up. Thursday: 6-7pm is the beginner class for children from 4 years and up. Thursday 7-7.30pm is a Sean Nós specific class. There are spaces in all the classes for new comers. For more information or to book your place contact Emma on 0879801116 or find them on Facebook @Luascadh an Lú, Set dancing
FERRARD DAY CENTRE.
If you, a friend or any member of your family would like to attend the Ferrard Day centre on Wednesdays (in the old school Clogherhead )from 10:30am to 3:30pm, please contact Deirdre on 089 200 5305
The day consists of tea and toast on arrival, followed by live music and dancing ( local voluntary musicians). There is plenty of time for you to perform your party piece, sing, recite etc. Dinner is served at 1 o’clock, then a few games of bingo with prizes of pots of marmalade etc. A cup of tea and a bun finishes the day at 3 o’clock . The cost of the day is €12. Check with Deirdre about availability on the bus. Everyone is welcome, most are over 55.
So if you would like a fun day out or indeed if you would like to volunteer for a couple of hours any Wednesday, please give the centre a call.
MULLARY CEMETERY LOTTO.
Saturday 22nd Sept. Winning no was 39. Winner was Jamie Mulholland
N.MAIRTIN
Lotto results 26.09.18 no: 02,03,04,09, Jackpot not won. €17,000 this week. €20 won by Tommy McGuinness, Anne & Paul Clutterbuck, Noel & Helena Malone, Darragh Woods, Willie & Maria Burke.