Hey Gerry, we are not sure if my husband's people were Scots or Scots-Irish. I have done some work on them and it appears they may have immigrated quite early. There is so much more to learn. My father's people immigrated from Scotland to Ireland in the 1600's. Then from County Down to Pennsylvania in the early 1800's. My mother's people came from Cork and Kerry around 1880. Tell me more about your Irwin if you get the time. You never know...

Gerry, thanks for the mention on Facebook today... much appreciated! :)

Brian

House of Monaghan

Hi Gerry,

I read your article on the Irwins of Hells Kitchen and was surprised to learn that they lived near my Irwin relatives. My grandfather was Joseph Irwin (1872-1948). They lived on 10th Ave. between 43rd and 44th st. Just wondering if you came across them in your research?

Elaine 

Thanks Gerry. Yes I’m studying in Griffith College Dublin. Hope to see you someday!

Hey, Ger! Delighted to see the site is still here and with a great new look (not that the old one wasn't great either) ;) Thanks, also, for the invitation to dive right back in. I will be doing so over the coming days.

More importantly, I hope you and all your loved ones are safe and well during these unprecedented times!

Tom

Anyone here ever seen or has a copy of the miniseries Year Of The French?  It's based on a novel about the United Irishmen ( Ancestors were members) and the landing of a French military expedition in county Mayo?  I've been trying to track it down for decades.  I heard it was banned by the British government for years for graphic scenes of Irish peasants being slaughtered by British soldierd