Murray Family // Washington DC

Contributed by Chris MurrayChris Murray’s family originated from Counties Cavan, Kerry, Galway and Cork. His paternal grandmother, Mary Maunsell was from Brandon Bay, County Kerry. Mary spoke only Irish when she emigrated to the United States around 1910. Her husband...

Moore, Lennon & Fitzgerald Families // New York & San Francisco

Contributed by Sioban Bowyer & Conor FitzGeraldSioban’s maternal grandfather Andrew C. Moore was born on January 12th 1905 in Dublin. He was the youngest of 10 children. In 1926 Andrew travelled from Dublin to Liverpool and then to New York. There, he secured a...

McNally // Massachusetts & Northern Ireland

Contributed by Beth McNallyMassachusetts & Northern Ireland Beth McNally’s photo albums provide a fascinating insight into her family’s ongoing connections with relatives in Northern Ireland. The earliest image shown here is a portrait of Beth’s...

McDermott Family // Washington D.C.

Contributed by Alice McDermottWith a strange kind of symmetry, both sides of Alice McDermott’s family feature aunts who become mothers to their sisters’ children.Alice’s grandfather, Thomas McDermott, was born in Cashel, County Mayo in 1878. He came to New York City...