Information

Leitrim Wild Roses

A members' group for anyone with ancestors from County Leitrim.

Members: 7
Latest Activity: Apr 2, 2016

Discussion Forum

This group does not have any discussions yet.

Comment Wall

Comment by Ryan O'Rourke on May 22, 2013 at 5:54am

Click on my name to go to my profile and see the special custom badge I've made for anyone who joins this group as a son / daughter of Leitrim.

Comment by Nancy Fitzpatrick Caswell on November 14, 2013 at 9:06pm

I recently joined the Wild Geese. My grandpa came from the Drumkeeran area in county Leitrim. He was the youngest of 13 children. He was a blacksmith and moved to St. Louis, Missouri in 1904. I have been to Ireland twice and have met relatives on both my grandpa and grandma's (Mayo) side. Looking forward to being a part of this site.

Comment by Douglas S. Hart on April 2, 2016 at 7:41pm

Hi - I am a new member of the Wild Geese.  My Grandmother who raised me for a time was Catherine (Katie) Rourke sometimes O'Rourke.  Her family was just outside of Carrick On Shannon.  She had sisters Annie, Agnes, and Delia and brothers Hugh and Michael - both of her brothers were apparently in the South Leitrim Brigade of the old IRA. I would like to understand the use of the "O'.  I have seen my family in Irish records both ways - in the census of 1901 and 1911 it would appear that that they preferred to use the name "Rourke". 

Comment

You need to be a member of Leitrim Wild Roses to add comments!

 

Members (7)

 
 
 

The Wild Geese Shop

Get your Wild Geese merch here ... shirts, hats, sweatshirts, mugs, and more at The Wild Geese Shop.

Irish Heritage Partnership

ZenBusiness:
Start a Business Today!

Adobe Express:
What will you create today?


Adverts

Extend your reach with The Wild Geese Irish Heritage Partnership.

Congrats to Our Winners