Comments - The Wild Geese’s Latest Initiative: Relentlessly Uncovering Our Irish Ancestry - The Wild Geese2024-03-29T08:41:50Zhttps://thewildgeese.irish/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=6442157%3ABlogPost%3A89388&xn_auth=noThat's tremendous, Paddy. We…tag:thewildgeese.irish,2014-05-09:6442157:Comment:925192014-05-09T07:31:10.058ZRyan O'Rourkehttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/RyanORourke
<p>That's tremendous, Paddy. Well done on organising that.</p>
<p>That's tremendous, Paddy. Well done on organising that.</p> Hi Gerry, I knew I could get…tag:thewildgeese.irish,2014-05-09:6442157:Comment:926142014-05-09T06:11:24.731ZPaddy Savagehttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/PaddySavage
<p>Hi Gerry, I knew I could get 60 to 75 Loughnane cousins to show up and was hoping to get 100. The weather last Monday was cold and sometimes raining. You could not imagine my surprise when over 200 Loughnane cousins showed up in Feakle. It was a powerful convergence of energy and goodwill. I only started to organize this event in early February from Chicago. Cousins came from England, the USA, and all over Ireland. It was the first time that the descendants of Patrick, John, Ellen, and…</p>
<p>Hi Gerry, I knew I could get 60 to 75 Loughnane cousins to show up and was hoping to get 100. The weather last Monday was cold and sometimes raining. You could not imagine my surprise when over 200 Loughnane cousins showed up in Feakle. It was a powerful convergence of energy and goodwill. I only started to organize this event in early February from Chicago. Cousins came from England, the USA, and all over Ireland. It was the first time that the descendants of Patrick, John, Ellen, and Annie were all together in one place at the same time. We dedicated and planted a tree in front of the original Loughnane Family Home in Bauroe, Feakle that William Loughnane and his wife Mary Harney built around 1830. The original house is still standing and now owned by Jim Loughnane who is the great, great grandson of William and Mary. The main event was held at the Loughnane Hostel (now owned by Billy and Liz Loughnane) in Feakle, County Clare which is where my grandmother Katherine Mary nee Loughnane Kearney was born in the 1880's. We had an American Style BBQ with the food being prepared by Mike Loughnane. Potatoes were baked by Joe Loughnane and deserts were prepared by Noel Loughnane. William Purcell and Jim Loughnane organized the tree planting with the help of their families. Each Loughnane cousins was invited to throw some dirt in the hole to help plant the tree. It was a wonderful day that ended all too soon. However, many new friendships were made and people met who did not even know they were cousins! Billy and Liz Loughnane were busy all day welcoming the cousins to their home/hostel. If you ever see a butcher shop with the name Loughnane, they are related to me. Ger Loughnane, the hurling coach, was also there to welcome cousins. I will add photos to this when I get back home to Chicago. On another note, my wife Melissa Savage ran 1:40:08 to win her age division of the Limerick 1/2 Marathon on Sunday May 4th.</p>
<p>I am now back in Swords with my Savage and McGrane cousins and getting a rest before heading into Dublin Town tonight!</p>
<p>All the best, Paddy</p> Paddy, how about an after-act…tag:thewildgeese.irish,2014-05-08:6442157:Comment:925062014-05-08T21:09:18.784ZGerry Reganhttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/ger_regan
Paddy, how about an after-action report on the event in your profile on The Wild Geese?
Paddy, how about an after-action report on the event in your profile on The Wild Geese?
A belated Happy Easter to…tag:thewildgeese.irish,2014-04-23:6442157:Comment:900092014-04-23T13:42:31.398ZPaddy Savagehttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/PaddySavage
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<div class="ecxy_msg_container"><div id="ecxyiv7671935555"><div><div dir="ltr">A belated Happy Easter to you and your family. Our Loughnane Family Reunion is two weeks away and many of you have replied to lest us know that you are attending. We want to make sure we have enough food for everyone so if you are planning to be in Feakle on May 5th, <b>please reply to this e-mail this week. </b>As far as I can tell, this will be the first time that the great grandchildren of the 4 Loughnane Brothers/Sisters will be reunited in the same place at the same time!<br id="ecxyiv7671935555FontBreak"/><br/> <br/><b>You and your family</b> are invited to a Loughnane Family Reunion to be held at the Loughnane Hostel on the Main Road in Feakle, County Clare, Ireland on the <b>Bank Holiday Afternoon - Monday - May 5th, 2014</b>. <br/> <br/>Here are the details:<br/> <br/>What: Loughnane Family Reunion & Gathering <br/> <br/>Where: Loughnane's Hostel in Feakle, County Clare, Ireland<br/> <br/>When: Bank Holiday - Monday - May 5th, 2014<br/> <br/>Schedule: <b>12:01</b> Onwards - Arrive at the Hostel to sign you and your family in and to receive name tags.<br/><br/><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"> <b>12:30 - Mass</b> at the Hostel to remember the deceased of the Loughnane & Savage Families</div>
<div dir="ltr"> <b>Following Mass:</b><br/> - Walk or drive on the Old Feakle Road to the original Loughnane home built around 1833</div>
<div dir="ltr"> -- We will be having a "Tree Planting" organized by William Purcell and Jim Loughnane & their</div>
<div dir="ltr"> families to commemorate William Loughnane & his wife Mary nee Hartney building their home.<br/> - Walk or drive on the Main Road to the cemetery to view the Loughnane headstones.<br/> <b>3:00</b> - Food served in the patio weather permitting - otherwise inside.</div>
<div dir="ltr"> Sandwiches (Burgers), Salads, & Baked Potatoes followed by Desserts from Noel Loughnane.<br/> <br/>More Details: You can bring <b>your own beverages</b> as well as <b>"Adult" beverages</b>. Or, you can walk over to</div>
<div dir="ltr"> Moloney's Pub for a take-out beverage. We may also be able to set up a delivery system but not</div>
<div dir="ltr"> sure yet.<br/> <br/> You can make a reservation for overnight accommodations at the great rate of 25 euros per person</div>
<div dir="ltr"> which will include a light breakfast by calling Liz Loughnane at <b>086-601-1112</b> or e-mailing the Hostel</div>
<div dir="ltr"> at <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:loughnaneshostel@gmail.com" target="_blank"><font color="#000000"><b>loughnaneshostel@gmail.com</b></font></a><br/> <br/> There will be a <b>photo show</b>. If you have family photos, especially old ones, can you e-mail them to</div>
<div dir="ltr"> me for the photo presentation which will run most of the afternoon.<br/> <br/> I will need to plan for the food so I would appreciate knowing from you how many adults and kids </div>
<div dir="ltr"> will be attending. You can e-mail me at <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:coachmpsavage@hotmail.com" target="_blank"><font color="#000000"><b>coachmpsavage@hotmail.com</b></font></a> <font color="#000000">at least <b>before April 27th.</b></font><b><font color="#000000"> </font><br/> </b><br/> A number of cousins including my wife Melissa are running the Limerick Races on Sunday May 4th.</div>
<div dir="ltr"> Let me know if you will be in Limerick on that Sunday.</div>
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<div dir="ltr">Melissa and myself will be arriving in Swords, Dublin late in the afternoon of April 29th. We will arrive in Limerick on Friday afternoon, May 2nd.</div>
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<div dir="ltr">Please pass this e-mail on to our cousins who are not on my e-mailing list.<br/> <br/>Sending love and good wishes from Chicago, USA, Paddy</div>
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