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Add a guestbook entryDate: 02 January 2012
Posted By: Bob & Liam in the U.S.
Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year May 2012 be filled with Gods Blessings, good health, a strong roof over our heads, plenty of food in our tummies and a stronger economy......Bob
Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year May 2012 be filled with Gods Blessings, good health, a strong roof over our heads, plenty of food in our tummies and a stronger economy......Bob
Date: 22 December 2011
Posted By: Fr. Colm
Happy Christmas to you all, family and friends…….. and thanks for everything in 2011 and may 2012 be all you want it to be and more. Colm Hogan Up Tipp every time!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy Christmas to you all, family and friends…….. and thanks for everything in 2011 and may 2012 be all you want it to be and more. Colm Hogan Up Tipp every time!!!!!!!!!!!
Date: 09 December 2011
Posted By: kieran molloy
i used to live in lorrha,i moved to the usa,,new york to b precise
i used to live in lorrha,i moved to the usa,,new york to b precise
Date: 02 December 2011
Posted By: michael kennedy
Hi Rose many thanks for all the weekly news through 2010 looked forward to it every week have a lovely and happy Christmas Rose and all your family.
Hi Rose many thanks for all the weekly news through 2010 looked forward to it every week have a lovely and happy Christmas Rose and all your family.
Date: 19 November 2011
Posted By: Sara Jane Crane
Greetings from a descendant of Lady Jane (Carroll) Stanley originally from Lorrha. Jane was widowed at a young age and came to the USA (1870)at the age of 50 with four of her children. She settled briefly in Pennsylvania and then came across the Wild West to the early state of Kansas where they made their home amongst cowboys and Indians.
Greetings from a descendant of Lady Jane (Carroll) Stanley originally from Lorrha. Jane was widowed at a young age and came to the USA (1870)at the age of 50 with four of her children. She settled briefly in Pennsylvania and then came across the Wild West to the early state of Kansas where they made their home amongst cowboys and Indians.
Date: 19 June 2011
Posted By: Lynne Nolan
We (5 friends) visited Lorrha fron May 24th through June 8th. We have never encounted kinder,or more welcoming people anywhere. A special thank you to Dennis and Lilly Maher from the Friars Tavern, and all of there wonderful patrons. Your villsge is a special, magical space in time-please don't change it too much! Thank you to the Coach Houses, Mr. and Mrs. Dyer, And the lovely Iris. We can not wait to come back; it felt like home to this bunch of Americans!
We (5 friends) visited Lorrha fron May 24th through June 8th. We have never encounted kinder,or more welcoming people anywhere. A special thank you to Dennis and Lilly Maher from the Friars Tavern, and all of there wonderful patrons. Your villsge is a special, magical space in time-please don't change it too much! Thank you to the Coach Houses, Mr. and Mrs. Dyer, And the lovely Iris. We can not wait to come back; it felt like home to this bunch of Americans!
Date: 24 May 2011
Posted By: Margaret Love
Whilst in Lorrha recently researching Hogan/Doorley families we met many wonderful locals.Thank you ,Rose, and we hope our visit and your site will provide more information.
Whilst in Lorrha recently researching Hogan/Doorley families we met many wonderful locals.Thank you ,Rose, and we hope our visit and your site will provide more information.
Date: 13 May 2011
Posted By: David Lloyd
I am seeking birth details of my grandfather Charles Godfrey Boate in about 1863 in Lorrha. (He appears later in the British census of 1891). The deaths of my great-grandfather Godfrey Boate in 1888 and great grandmother Debora in 1886 both in Kilfadda are recorded. Please let me know if you have information about anyone in the area with the surname Boate.
I am seeking birth details of my grandfather Charles Godfrey Boate in about 1863 in Lorrha. (He appears later in the British census of 1891). The deaths of my great-grandfather Godfrey Boate in 1888 and great grandmother Debora in 1886 both in Kilfadda are recorded. Please let me know if you have information about anyone in the area with the surname Boate.
Date: 10 May 2011
Posted By: Gordon Clarke
I am looking for information on my Great grand father William Clarke (farmer,church of Ireland born 1845 Tipp)who lived at Annagh,Lorrha married to Rebecca and had 10 kids. Robert,Elizabeth, George,John Thomas Annie Willie Debra Fanny James-Sold his farm at Lorrha in 1932 and purchased Ballaghmore Castle & farm outside Roscrea,
I am looking for information on my Great grand father William Clarke (farmer,church of Ireland born 1845 Tipp)who lived at Annagh,Lorrha married to Rebecca and had 10 kids. Robert,Elizabeth, George,John Thomas Annie Willie Debra Fanny James-Sold his farm at Lorrha in 1932 and purchased Ballaghmore Castle & farm outside Roscrea,
Date: 26 March 2011
Posted By: Tricia Davies
Hi, I have traced my Conway decendants to Lorrha, their marriage is dated at 1863 Michael Conway to Sara Gavin Borrisokane. Would be grateful for any information on the Conway side
Hi, I have traced my Conway decendants to Lorrha, their marriage is dated at 1863 Michael Conway to Sara Gavin Borrisokane. Would be grateful for any information on the Conway side
Date: 14 March 2011
Posted By: Maureen Schlegel
Visited Lorrha in June of 2001. Was very moved to visit my ancestor's homestead in Ashpark. Great-granddaughter of Patrick Hogan and Mary Ryan, who settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA in 1883.
Visited Lorrha in June of 2001. Was very moved to visit my ancestor's homestead in Ashpark. Great-granddaughter of Patrick Hogan and Mary Ryan, who settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA in 1883.
Date: 12 March 2011
Posted By: Margaret Love
Warm, genuine site. I'm helping my friend, Bernice clarke, research her Hogan and Doorley ancestors. We'll be visiting Lorrha Apr 3 to 7th,2011. Would love to meet any descendants
Warm, genuine site. I'm helping my friend, Bernice clarke, research her Hogan and Doorley ancestors. We'll be visiting Lorrha Apr 3 to 7th,2011. Would love to meet any descendants
Date: 08 February 2011
Posted By: Norm Letcher
Are there any Horan family living in Lorrha Dorrha? My mum's family came from Lorrha in 1849.
Are there any Horan family living in Lorrha Dorrha? My mum's family came from Lorrha in 1849.
Date: 06 January 2011
Posted By: Liz Rostorfer
My forever friend Liz Hussey invited me to take a virtual tour of the neighbourhood, I did, & enjoyed it,& wish I could come in person, maybe one day I can. I am poor with computers, but I found my way around your lay-out easily. Thank you.
My forever friend Liz Hussey invited me to take a virtual tour of the neighbourhood, I did, & enjoyed it,& wish I could come in person, maybe one day I can. I am poor with computers, but I found my way around your lay-out easily. Thank you.
Date: 01 January 2011
Posted By: Aggi-Rose Reddin
Great site! Would be ever so grateful to hear from any of the many Reddins or O'Mearas in your area. We "PEI Reddins" descend from Denis Reddin born to Wm Reddin & Mary O'Meara in 1793 so the families do go waaay back! Cheers and Happy New Year all!
Great site! Would be ever so grateful to hear from any of the many Reddins or O'Mearas in your area. We "PEI Reddins" descend from Denis Reddin born to Wm Reddin & Mary O'Meara in 1793 so the families do go waaay back! Cheers and Happy New Year all!
Date: 21 December 2010
Posted By: tom corrigan
happy xmas and new year to rose harry and all the crew in lorrha
happy xmas and new year to rose harry and all the crew in lorrha
Date: 21 December 2010
Posted By: Fr. Colm Hogan.
Fr. Colm extends a Blessed Christmas and New Year of 2011 to everyone.
Fr. Colm extends a Blessed Christmas and New Year of 2011 to everyone.
Date: 17 September 2010
Posted By: Ann here in Port
Congratulations and well done Rose and all the crew on the wonderful Tidy Towns results which you all deserve.I was delighted for you all when I saw the results as I know how how much time and work is involved. Keep it going Lorrha you are doing great... Ann in Port....
Congratulations and well done Rose and all the crew on the wonderful Tidy Towns results which you all deserve.I was delighted for you all when I saw the results as I know how how much time and work is involved. Keep it going Lorrha you are doing great... Ann in Port....
Date: 14 September 2010
Posted By: Bob & Liam Grover
Congratulations to Bonner, Ciaran and Ken on winning the U 21 title. Another cup for Tipperary....Wishing you all the best from your fans in Pennsylvania USA. Bob & Liam Grover.
Congratulations to Bonner, Ciaran and Ken on winning the U 21 title. Another cup for Tipperary....Wishing you all the best from your fans in Pennsylvania USA. Bob & Liam Grover.
Date: 26 August 2010
Posted By: tom corrigan
well done rose for putting up da flags in lorrha and harry for holding da ladder for yea.
well done rose for putting up da flags in lorrha and harry for holding da ladder for yea.
Date: 03 August 2010
Posted By: Denise Gillard
I am a direct descedent of John Ryan,born in Lorrha in 1829 who migrated to Australia approx 1864 with his wife Margaret (nee Callaghan) and two children Bridget and William. John Ryan's parents were John Ryan (farmer) and Bridget Nevan and Margaret's parents were Morgan Callaghan and Bridget? Am doing family tree and seeking other descendents. Plan to visit Lorrha end of August 2010.
I am a direct descedent of John Ryan,born in Lorrha in 1829 who migrated to Australia approx 1864 with his wife Margaret (nee Callaghan) and two children Bridget and William. John Ryan's parents were John Ryan (farmer) and Bridget Nevan and Margaret's parents were Morgan Callaghan and Bridget? Am doing family tree and seeking other descendents. Plan to visit Lorrha end of August 2010.
Date: 28 July 2010
Posted By: edel curtin
lovely site great to keep in touch with home, lovely photos i even spotted my niece clodagh...il keep looking in now...well done rose...
lovely site great to keep in touch with home, lovely photos i even spotted my niece clodagh...il keep looking in now...well done rose...
Date: 23 July 2010
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Nice photographs Nancy of the school children entertaining the active retirement. Thank you.
Nice photographs Nancy of the school children entertaining the active retirement. Thank you.
Date: 18 June 2010
Posted By: john chadburn(carroll)
was looking to see if i could find any old family friends my grandparents were jimmy and bridget carrol who lived on the road to terryglass right hand side about 1 mile outside village its been 5 years since i was there missed pj needham he was out i would like for you to give em my email address also chrlote who lives on the opposite side of the road she had 2 kids who we used to play with when we had holidays there
was looking to see if i could find any old family friends my grandparents were jimmy and bridget carrol who lived on the road to terryglass right hand side about 1 mile outside village its been 5 years since i was there missed pj needham he was out i would like for you to give em my email address also chrlote who lives on the opposite side of the road she had 2 kids who we used to play with when we had holidays there
Date: 11 May 2010
Posted By: Josephine Brophy
Congrats Joe Dolan, good on ya!
Congrats Joe Dolan, good on ya!
Date: 27 April 2010
Posted By: Breda brophy- Hassett
GREAT WEBSITE. GREAT TO SEE FAMILIAR FACESAND TO CATCH UP ON ALL THE LATEST NEWS. AND CONGRATS TO JOE DOLAN THE NEW LORD MAYOR. LORRHA WILL NEVER BE THE SAME
GREAT WEBSITE. GREAT TO SEE FAMILIAR FACESAND TO CATCH UP ON ALL THE LATEST NEWS. AND CONGRATS TO JOE DOLAN THE NEW LORD MAYOR. LORRHA WILL NEVER BE THE SAME
Date: 30 March 2010
Posted By: Steve Mullan
Used to fish in your lovely rivers some years back. Had many a pint in The Anglers Rest. Sorry to see it's no longer there. Born & Raised here in Wales but have Irish relations. Love going back to visit and to fish around Rathcabbin, Birr and Banagher. Great website....love it..
Used to fish in your lovely rivers some years back. Had many a pint in The Anglers Rest. Sorry to see it's no longer there. Born & Raised here in Wales but have Irish relations. Love going back to visit and to fish around Rathcabbin, Birr and Banagher. Great website....love it..
Date: 15 March 2010
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Norma Thornberry in Australia. Wishing all in Lorrha, especially Pat and Chrissie, a very happy St. Patrick's day. I would love to be there. We are having a green iced cake, special balloons and are wearing St. Patrick day badges with little eyes that light up.
Norma Thornberry in Australia. Wishing all in Lorrha, especially Pat and Chrissie, a very happy St. Patrick's day. I would love to be there. We are having a green iced cake, special balloons and are wearing St. Patrick day badges with little eyes that light up.
Date: 11 March 2010
Posted By: Siobhan Clancy
Great site Rose, een geweldige bron van informatie over evenmentes en nieuws thuis, wonderful source of information about events and news at home and it is great to see photographs of events that take place. Your doing a great job with this site, keep up the good work.
Great site Rose, een geweldige bron van informatie over evenmentes en nieuws thuis, wonderful source of information about events and news at home and it is great to see photographs of events that take place. Your doing a great job with this site, keep up the good work.
Date: 10 February 2010
Posted By: Norma Thornberry. Australia.
Last May we visited Lorrha to visit my great great grandparents home which was built by them in the early 1800's. It was a memorable time for me and I was overwhelmed by my visit. I am proud to think they were born in such a beautiful place, and I read your news every week. I have met some local people from Lorrha, and hope to see them again. Ireland is very beautiful and I am proud to have Irish ancestors. I am from Australia and my family came here in 1862 by Abbysinian.
Last May we visited Lorrha to visit my great great grandparents home which was built by them in the early 1800's. It was a memorable time for me and I was overwhelmed by my visit. I am proud to think they were born in such a beautiful place, and I read your news every week. I have met some local people from Lorrha, and hope to see them again. Ireland is very beautiful and I am proud to have Irish ancestors. I am from Australia and my family came here in 1862 by Abbysinian.
Date: 17 January 2010
Posted By: Kevin and Marie Purcell
Visited Lorrha in July,1999 and in contact with Pat Hough. Marie is a Grand niece of Mother Mary Berchmans DALY (nee Anne DALY). Does a picture of the DALY Blacksmith Forge (c.1860) exist.
Visited Lorrha in July,1999 and in contact with Pat Hough. Marie is a Grand niece of Mother Mary Berchmans DALY (nee Anne DALY). Does a picture of the DALY Blacksmith Forge (c.1860) exist.
Date: 17 January 2010
Posted By: Michael Kennedy
Hi Rose great site lots of news and photos from around Lorrha.I was home for the lorrha golf day in Birr had the pleasuer to play with Vincen Dolen before he passed away god rest his soul
Hi Rose great site lots of news and photos from around Lorrha.I was home for the lorrha golf day in Birr had the pleasuer to play with Vincen Dolen before he passed away god rest his soul
Date: 29 December 2009
Posted By: Denise Lucas
Lovely site and very informative. Sent link to my children in hopes of talking them into vacation to Lorrha.
Lovely site and very informative. Sent link to my children in hopes of talking them into vacation to Lorrha.
Date: 15 December 2009
Posted By: Kieran Larkin
Rose, Great website. Keep up the good work. Its great to see all the people so active in the parish. Picture gallery is super. Looking forward to more in 2010. Keeps us in touch with home.
Rose, Great website. Keep up the good work. Its great to see all the people so active in the parish. Picture gallery is super. Looking forward to more in 2010. Keeps us in touch with home.
Date: 11 December 2009
Posted By: Bertie & Pauline Grogan
Delighted to Wish Lorrha Development a Happy 25 Years.Great Calander! The Village looks great-- Well Done. Thank you Rose for an Excellent website we Look every week. Bertie & Pauline
Delighted to Wish Lorrha Development a Happy 25 Years.Great Calander! The Village looks great-- Well Done. Thank you Rose for an Excellent website we Look every week. Bertie & Pauline
Date: 04 December 2009
Posted By: George @ Gail Shadbolt
Great site Rose gives out a lot of info on the erea
Great site Rose gives out a lot of info on the erea
Date: 29 November 2009
Posted By: Robert and Liam Grover
WOW.....A great site. What a pleasure it is to see the beautiful people of Lorrha-Dorrha. Thank you Rose Mannion and all those responsible.
WOW.....A great site. What a pleasure it is to see the beautiful people of Lorrha-Dorrha. Thank you Rose Mannion and all those responsible.
Date: 01 October 2009
Posted By: Declan
Great site..!Lovly photos:)
Great site..!Lovly photos:)
Date: 23 September 2009
Posted By: Teresa Dillon
Excellent website Rose, well done to all involved.
Excellent website Rose, well done to all involved.
Date: 20 September 2009
Posted By: Pat Freeman
my grandmother came from Lorrha her name was Mary Callaghan i found her on the 1911 census aged just 7
my grandmother came from Lorrha her name was Mary Callaghan i found her on the 1911 census aged just 7
Date: 14 September 2009
Posted By: Jacqui Kelly
What a lovely web site you have created for your parish. The history is so interesting.
What a lovely web site you have created for your parish. The history is so interesting.
Date: 13 September 2009
Posted By: Frances Grey (nee Brereton)
Great pictures and wonderful history, also keeps us emigrants up top date on events.
Great pictures and wonderful history, also keeps us emigrants up top date on events.
Date: 13 September 2009
Posted By: Donie Ryan
Well done Rose, Excellent website with great pics :) Keep up the good work..!!
Well done Rose, Excellent website with great pics :) Keep up the good work..!!
Date: 08 September 2009
Posted By: Wayne Deane
Your pictures are very nice, you have captured some beautiful things. keep up the good work
Your pictures are very nice, you have captured some beautiful things. keep up the good work
Date: 31 August 2009
Posted By: Amanda Lewis
Great website. The pictures are great keep up the goood work!!!!!!!
Great website. The pictures are great keep up the goood work!!!!!!!
Date: 30 August 2009
Posted By: Tom Coughlan
Great site Rose love the photos keep up the good work
Great site Rose love the photos keep up the good work
Date: 30 August 2009
Posted By: Josephine Brophy
This is a terrific web site,It will be great to check in to all the latest from around the parish. Love the photos. Well done Rose Mannion From Josephine in Los Angeles
This is a terrific web site,It will be great to check in to all the latest from around the parish. Love the photos. Well done Rose Mannion From Josephine in Los Angeles
Date: 30 August 2009
Posted By: Ann here in Port
Thought I'd let you know Rose that "himself" says no one has ever bothered about him before!!!!
Thought I'd let you know Rose that "himself" says no one has ever bothered about him before!!!!
Date: 23 August 2009
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nice photos from nancy ther
nice photos from nancy ther
Date: 05 August 2009
Posted By: Tim Caldwell
Glad that Denis sent me this website. Stayed in a cottage 1/2 outside of Lorrha in June of '08 and had a great time. Beautiful area and the hospitality was great. Especially the lads at the Friar's Tavern in downtown Lorrha. Still believe I was duped into chasing Powers with Guinness but will never forget the people there. Denis and Lil Maher made our stay there and will be friends for life. Roughly planning another trip to Scotland possibly summer of 2010 or 2011 and will make our only stop in Ireland in Lorrha. Can't say enough godd about it.
Glad that Denis sent me this website. Stayed in a cottage 1/2 outside of Lorrha in June of '08 and had a great time. Beautiful area and the hospitality was great. Especially the lads at the Friar's Tavern in downtown Lorrha. Still believe I was duped into chasing Powers with Guinness but will never forget the people there. Denis and Lil Maher made our stay there and will be friends for life. Roughly planning another trip to Scotland possibly summer of 2010 or 2011 and will make our only stop in Ireland in Lorrha. Can't say enough godd about it.
Date: 13 June 2009
Posted By: Ann
Well done to all who organised the fun day in Lorrha the great dog show and the lovely photo's on this site. Most enjoyable.
Well done to all who organised the fun day in Lorrha the great dog show and the lovely photo's on this site. Most enjoyable.
Date: 03 June 2009
Posted By: Ann
Love the photo Gallery and great site for local news... Good work Rose
Love the photo Gallery and great site for local news... Good work Rose
Date: 16 May 2009
Posted By: Michael in Nenagh
This is a great web site. Love the photo's and the local news. Well done.
This is a great web site. Love the photo's and the local news. Well done.
Date: 13 May 2009
Posted By: johnnie kelly
well done Rose great website.Keeps me happy in my old age.
well done Rose great website.Keeps me happy in my old age.
Date: 12 May 2009
Posted By: Melissa Kelly
well done rose and to all involved.... brill to be able to see photos of events i missed and catch up on the local news.....
well done rose and to all involved.... brill to be able to see photos of events i missed and catch up on the local news.....
Date: 04 May 2009
Posted By: James O'Meara
Well done Rose, this is a really good website. Photo gallery is great.
Well done Rose, this is a really good website. Photo gallery is great.
Date: 23 April 2009
Posted By: Ann
Well Done Rose, Nice Photos
Well Done Rose, Nice Photos
Date: 22 April 2009
Posted By: Denis
Lovely enjoyable web site.
Lovely enjoyable web site.
Date: 15 April 2009
Posted By: Orla Mannion
Well done to all who contribute to this website. It's great to be able to keep up to date on news and events in the area. Excellent photos Rose, it's as good as being there.
Well done to all who contribute to this website. It's great to be able to keep up to date on news and events in the area. Excellent photos Rose, it's as good as being there.
Date: 14 April 2009
Posted By: amanda higgins
very interesting lovely to see some faces i know. my dad is from lorrha john hogan son of the late vincent and chrisie hogan.
very interesting lovely to see some faces i know. my dad is from lorrha john hogan son of the late vincent and chrisie hogan.
Date: 10 April 2009
Posted By: Máire Hoctor TD
Congratulations to Lorrha Development on your lovely website.The history link is execellent, giving a wonderful insight into the story of Lorrha.Comhghairdeas!
Congratulations to Lorrha Development on your lovely website.The history link is execellent, giving a wonderful insight into the story of Lorrha.Comhghairdeas!
Date: 07 April 2009
Posted By: Mick
Very impressive website Rose I enjoyed viewing all the photos but dissapointed theres none of me!!!!!!!
Very impressive website Rose I enjoyed viewing all the photos but dissapointed theres none of me!!!!!!!
Date: 06 April 2009
Posted By: Peter ( NYC)
love the site, must visit again sometime, charming place.
love the site, must visit again sometime, charming place.
Date: 31 March 2009
Posted By: Enda Ryan (Borrisoleigh)
Well done to all involved - the site looks great. It takes a bit of work to keep a site like this going but its worth it. Best of luck!
Well done to all involved - the site looks great. It takes a bit of work to keep a site like this going but its worth it. Best of luck!
Date: 10 March 2009
Posted By: John
The Ploughing photo's are lovely Rose. You were busy clicking! Well done to you and all involved on web site, it's a credit to you all. Keep up the good work.
The Ploughing photo's are lovely Rose. You were busy clicking! Well done to you and all involved on web site, it's a credit to you all. Keep up the good work.
Date: 07 March 2009
Posted By: Michael o Meara
this is going well lots of info on this site congrats
this is going well lots of info on this site congrats
Date: 27 January 2009
Posted By: Joan Flynn
Well done Lorrha Development on a lovely web site. I was staying in area last week-end & viewed same. Love the history. Congratulations to all concerned and keep up the good work.
Well done Lorrha Development on a lovely web site. I was staying in area last week-end & viewed same. Love the history. Congratulations to all concerned and keep up the good work.
Date: 02 January 2009
Posted By: michael o meara cllr
excellent site best of luck with it if i can assist you in any way give me a call
excellent site best of luck with it if i can assist you in any way give me a call
