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Thanks for that Murf. I think you are probably right in saying that John and Michael were brothers. John was my great-great grandfather (and Aoife de Buitleir is my daughter!). Another possible reason for all the weddings apparently happening on one day is that the priest may not have been a great r...

Monty,
I emailed you the photos of the Degnan grave on Friday. Did you receive the email?
Fiona

Monty, we have found that grave. It is in the old Drumcliffe graveyard. Agnes is buried in the grave of her husband Thomas who died July 1928. I am member of the Clare Roots Society and we are currently completing transcription and photographing of the graves in that graveyard. if you give me an ema...

Monty, had a quick look in Drumcliffe yesterday but didn't spot a Degnan grave in the section used in the 1940s. However, I did not do a comprehensive search as a huge thunderstorm blew in and I had to run for cover. Do you know if Agnes was the first burial in the grave or could it be an older grav...

Hi Monty,
I'll see if I can track that down. It could take a few days.
Fiona

Monty, if you tell me the name and year of burial, I may be able to help you with this query.
Fiona