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Re: Doonan

shockman67 — 2012-05-01 11:18:27Z

Re: Doonan

frankjconnolly — 2012-05-01 10:34:04Z

Hi

Thanks. Would it be better to exchange information and documents using our personal e-mail addresses. Ours is

frankjconnolly@btinternet.com

Regards

Frank

Re: Doonan

shockman67 — 2012-05-01 01:18:17Z

When I speak to her tomorrow I'll ask to be exact...When I asked her if we had anybody with the name Brown in the family...She said Mary Brown...plus she said Scotland...

Re: Doonan

frankjconnolly — 2012-04-30 22:05:25Z

Hi

Many thanks for your two most recent messages. I will set out the family tree and send it to you to see whether we match. When your Mum refers to Mary as her father's first cousin, is this Mary Brown, nee Doonan, or her daughter Bridget Brown, who was also known as Mary?

Best regards

Frank

Re: Doonan

shockman67 — 2012-04-30 19:39:19Z

Bridget...John....Patrick.......Molly.......Ann....William.....Seamus.....Eddie...Hugh.....Susan......these are the names of the kids of John Doonan..my grandfather

Re: Doonan

shockman67 — 2012-04-30 19:33:12Z

My mom is saying Mary was her father's first cousin

Re: Doonan

frankjconnolly — 2012-04-30 17:21:08Z

I have just read my original e-mail again and I forgot to include William as one of John's 5 children.

Re: Doonan

frankjconnolly — 2012-04-30 08:12:32Z

Thank you for your quick reply. I attach Mary DOONAN's marriage certificate to James BROWN, which might help.

Re: Doonan

shockman67 — 2012-04-29 23:34:09Z

We could be related....of my mom(Susan)...she was the only one that went to America....The rest went to England with a few staying in Ireland.....I'll check with my mom about what you commented with....

Re: Doonan

frankjconnolly — 2012-04-29 15:24:18Z

I have just seen this message. My father was a John Connolly, who visited his great Aunt, Bridget BROWN, in New York in 1952. Her mother was a Mary DOONAN born about 1845 in Cavan and died as Mary BROWN in Scotland in 1912. Bridget BROWN gave my Dad a DOONAN family tree, which he recorded at the time. Part of the family tree has a John DOONAN, no spouse mentioned, with 5 children, Eddie, Schemus, Susie and 2 unnamed girls, who married and went to live in London. I wonder whether the John, Susie and Bill you mention are the same people? What do you think?

I have more on the DOONAN family but with a lot of detail missing. I look forward to hearing from you.

Frank Connolly
Suffolk
England

Re: Doonan clan in St-Sylvestre Quebec 1850's

Birdman7th — 2011-12-04 19:40:42Z

trying to find info and make connections.
father: Ric Doonan B.1928 NY
granmother: Rose M.Doonan b.1907 Bronx NY
her mother: Bridget (Nellie)Reynolds Doonan b. 1880 Bronx NY
father: Frank(Francis)Doonan B.1830 Leitrim Ireland
mother:Julia Elwood b.1838 Ireland
children:Anne Doonan b.1862
Mary F.Reynolds b.1867
John Joseph Reynolds b.1868
William F. Reynolds b.1872
James J. Reynolds b.1877
Julia Reynolds b.1881 m.John F. Flynn
their children:Ellwood Flynn b.1904
Charles Flynn b.1906
Edward Flynn b.1908
Julia Flynn b. 1912
her father:Francis Joseph Doonan b.1879 NY m.1908
father: James Frank Doonan b.1843 Leitrim Ireland
mother: Elizabeth Fance b. 1853 NY
her sister: Frances H.Doonan b.1916 m.Otto L. Walter b.1907

Re: Doonan clan in St-Sylvestre Quebec 1850's

qliner — 2011-12-03 06:49:22Z

Are you related to James Doonan of: Gillogly, Mary Ann, d. 4 Apr 1882, age: 47y 3m 3d, wife of James Doonan?

Re: Doonan Family Bronx NY- LeitrimCo

ldstork — 2011-11-16 16:14:18Z

Hi Andrea, tried to find you on fb, but none of the matching names were in belfast. Log into facebook, then click on the link below, it'll take you to the doonan page, where you can click on the "Send me an Invite" button at the right side of the screen.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/123255791089701/

Lynnette

Re: Doonan Family Bronx NY- LeitrimCo

andreapicton1 — 2011-11-16 07:26:10Z

Hi, I was Andrea Doonan (Belfast), now Picton, my Facebook name is Andrea Picton, would it be possible to have an invite please.

Thank you,

Andrea

Re: Doonan Family Bronx NY- LeitrimCo

ldstork — 2011-11-16 04:58:13Z

the doonan page is hidden unless invited. Sorry, I never thought about adding the link, it was morning and the coffee hadn't kicked in yet.

Log in to your facebook account, then use the following link to find the doonan page. You can request to join the group and one of the administrators will add you.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/123255791089701/
Lynnette

Re: Doonan Family Bronx NY- LeitrimCo

Birdman7th — 2011-11-15 22:47:15Z

user name would be birdman7th on FB..........and no I am not a member but would like to be
thxs

Re: Doonan Family Bronx NY- LeitrimCo

Birdman7th — 2011-11-15 22:45:04Z

name is Michael Doonan on FB....from Maine

Re: Doonan Family Bronx NY- LeitrimCo

Birdman7th — 2011-11-15 20:25:09Z

so happy to get a reply... what is the facebook page?? can't seem to find it
thanks for any and all info

Re: Doonan Family Bronx NY- LeitrimCo

ldstork — 2011-11-15 20:00:49Z

we've got a Doonan page running under facebook, you may be able to track down some more information there. If you're not already a member of the page, let me know as I believe you need an invite from an existing member to get on it. I would just need your facebook username to add you.

Re: Doonan Family Bronx NY- LeitrimCo

ldstork — 2011-11-15 20:00:45Z

Doonan Family Bronx NY- LeitrimCo

Birdman7th — 2011-11-14 15:16:31Z

Re: Doonan

stonedrose89 — 2010-10-27 15:23:13Z

Hello Alan.
Some more info about my great uncle Willie Doonan who played Right back number 2 for Cavan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5nvWXLLD0k&feature=relat...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK73QcZWvWg&feature=relat...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willie_Doonan

Re: William Doonan - Canada>Bay County, MI>Canada in 1800's - 1915

nanrivers — 2010-10-21 08:15:42Z

The William Doonan that you are referring to as living in Wisconsin in 1920 is NOT my William Doonan. My William Doonan committed suicide on 13 Oct 1913 in New Liskeard, Ontario, Canada.

Since originally posting my message, I have since found out that William's father was John who was the original immigrant from Ireland and died in Canada. William's mother is Prudence Morton.

Re: William Doonan - Canada>Bay County, MI>Canada in 1800's - 1915

colleenclark90 — 2010-10-21 05:01:53Z

Hi William Doonn(Dinin) was my greatgrandfathers first cousin. William was living in Clarendon, Ottawa Canada. His father was also named William born in Ireland. He was a woodsman and was in logging camps when not at my great grandfathers farm. I found him in the 1920 census of Wiconsin living in Merille, WI. Age 75 or 77. Please contact me thru my e-mail at Dr_Tarot@msn.com or by phone
952-476-4099 Best Regards, Colleen Clark

Re: Doonan

andreapicton1 — 2010-09-21 05:41:36Z

Lovely story Alan! I don't know if Bill is related to any of my Doonans, it seems they must all be linked at some point. I see the plot for a film .................

Andrea

Re: Doonan

alanjoyce86 — 2010-09-21 04:24:23Z

Hi All,

I was looking for some information on Bill Doonan after reading an article in last Sunday's South China Morning Post. Curiousity got the better of me as its seem's Bill has a fascinating story and was hoping wiki pages might have some information but when I typed his name in I got this page. Here is the article and maybe yee should check out the book that is mentioned in it

Regards

Alan

It can get lonely living as an expat in Hong Kong. But one way to assuage the pangs of homesickness is to play a sport that reminds you of your roots and which can be an impetus for new social activity in the city.
For the Irish among us, Gaelic football fits that bill to a tee. The ancient team sport is not just a vigorous form of competition, but also a salvation - embodying who you are and where you come from. It always does the heart good.
Gaelic football - and hurling - are two of the most exciting, stirring and vibrant sports on the planet. Once they're in your blood you can sorely miss them so it's not surprising that, for Irish communities abroad, the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), which governs both games, can be like a second home.
Wherever you are in the world, you'll find a GAA club. For many it's the difference between settling in a foreign country or boarding the first plane home. And no-one has summed up the GAA influence overseas better than the late Brendan O'hEithir in his book Over The Bar.
"The GAA," said O'hEithir, "is really all about Bill Doonan heading for Monte Casino."
He tells the story of Doonan, who would win an All-Ireland medal [the pinnacle of Gaelic football] playing for Cavan in the Polo Grounds in New York four years later, but who was then a British Army private and a radio operator. Doonan disappeared from his company in the course of the final and vital push on Monte Casino in 1943. A search was mounted and Doonan was located up a tree with his radio, on the side of a steep hill. He seemed to be in some sort of a trance.
"And in a way," says O'hEithir, "he was, for after much effort and experimentation Private Doonan had eventually found the commentary on the second half of the All-Ireland football final between Roscommon and Cavan from Croke Park in Dublin. If anyone ever asks you what the GAA is all about, just think of Bill Doonan, the wanderer on the side of that hill in the middle of a world war ... at home."
In recent years some of that deep passion for the game has rubbed off on many new converts to the sport. Gaelic football has taken off in Hong Kong with men and women of all nationalities now playing.
Sally Wong So-kam is a case in point. She has been playing for five years and can't get enough of it.
"I used to play soccer and basketball, but I love playing Gaelic football now. It's a very intense contact sport but it's also great fun. I've made lots of friends and played overseas for Hong Kong as well," Wong said.
Wong, a physical education department head at Kiangsu Chekiang College International School, was so taken with the sport she has introduced a Gaelic football programme to her school curriculum.
"My students love it. They all come from different backgrounds and enjoy playing. The skills are not that difficult to learn and once they get the basics there's no stopping them," she said.
In June, local primary schools competed in the inaugural Hong Kong GAA Primary School Gaelic Football Championships at King's Park, Jordan, with over 70 boys and girls of all backgrounds playing. There were also teams from Discovery College, Discovery Bay International School, and French International School. Coaching sessions and clinics have taken place in Renaissance College, Singapore International School and Beacon Hill School as well.
Gaelic football has been described as a mix between soccer and rugby. However in sporting terms, Aussie Rules is its closest relation, the main difference being a round ball is used in Gaelic football instead of an oval one.
By far the most successful Gaelic football team in Ireland are Kerry, having won a record 36 All-Ireland titles. Irish playwright John B. Keane once said: "A Kerry footballer with an inferiority complex is one who thinks he's just as good as everybody else."
It's no coincidence then that Hong Kong GAA chairman Shane Harmon is from there, but for once Kerry's fortunes are not a priority for him.
"Gaelic football here is played by all levels of players, from elite athletes to casual couch potatoes, and we're delighted we've been able to attract Hong Kong locals to play the game too," Harmon said. "The feather in the cap for us is the young people taking up the game through the schools programme. It shows just how far we have come."
This progression comes to another stage of fruition next weekend when Hong Kong stages the 2010 Asian Gaelic Games at King's Park. More than 800 players are confirmed with teams from across Asia, including Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Qatar, Dubai and Abu Dhabi plus several teams from China. And, for the first time, India will also be represented - by the Wolfhounds from New Delhi.
Hong Kong are holders of the Derek Brady Cup (for the men's competition) and will be chasing a record fifth successive victory, while the Singapore Gaelic Lions are the women's titleholders. The youth competitions will see almost 200 boys and girls from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and hosts Hong Kong playing in a series of games. There will also be a competition showcasing the skills of hurling, a stick-and-ball game which has been best described as "hockey on speed", although that hardly does it justice.
"We believe Gaelic football is a game for all, and we look forward to hosting the Asian Gaelic Games so we can showcase this belief through men's, women's and children's football," Harmon said.
The fact that there are only three Irish girls among the 36 players who make up Hong Kong's three women's teams, illustrates how it is no longer just a game played solely by Irish people abroad.
There will also be a series of other events organised by the Irish community to add to the festival atmosphere.
The St Patrick's Society of Hong Kong are hosting a private box at the Happy Valley races on Thursday when the Ireland Trophy will be the big race on the card, while on Friday the Asia Pacific Irish Business Forum will be held at the Langham Hotel, Kowloon.

Re: Doonan's, Robert,James, Jane, Thomas, and Iowa

doonan23501 — 2010-08-08 16:45:27Z

My name is Michael Doonan. My father was Kenneth Doonan son of Charles Doonan. Charles father was William Doonan who came to Iowa and settled in southern Minnesota. William was one of the brothers to move here. He married Elizibeth Williamson. When my dad was alive he came out to visit me in Colorado and made a trip down to Pueblo to see the relatives he knew there. Been unable to go back any further than John Doonan.

Re: William Doonan - Canada>Bay County, MI>Canada in 1800's - 1915

nanrivers — 2009-11-30 10:26:59Z

Thanks for the information - but the William Doonan that you describe is NOT the same man as the William Doonan that I describe. They are two different men. My William Doonan died in Canada in 1913 by suicide and was never in Wisconsin.

Re: William Doonan - Canada>Bay County, MI>Canada in 1800's - 1915

colleenclark90 — 2009-11-30 03:41:05Z

William (1846) was living with a first cousin Hugh Doonan
in Barron County, Wisconsin. (1886-1900) William was working in a lumber camp in Superior, Wisconsin in 1900. He was reporedly killed by a train. His remains were shipped to my great grandfather Hugh Doonan...But it turned out to be the wrong man who was buried as William. Thw dead man was actually William Dunnigan from Canada...William Doonan
(the real one) came home to the farm two weeks after the funeral and all hell broke loose...He is still officially listed as dead in 1900 and William changed his first name to Andrew. Last census(1920) he was living in Merrill, Wisconsin with a wife named Kathryn

Re: Doonan

andreapicton1 — 2009-11-26 21:09:21Z

Hi Margaret,

Do you know if your Terrence Doonan had any other sons. I have brothers Bernard and Patrick Doonan, farmers in Corlespratton and Aughanock respectively with Terrence as a possible father - the names of the children are very similar throughout the families and wondered if there was a connection.

Andrea

Doonan

JIWelsch — 2009-10-21 09:33:31Z

ALEDO, Ill. - Edwin L. Doonan, 61, rural Aledo, died Thursday Jan. 30, 2003, at his home.

A memorial luncheon will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at the Hamlet Community Hall, Hamlet, Ill., followed by a time of remembrances and sharing with the family. At his request, the body was donated to science. Private burial be held at a later date.

Fippinger Funeral Home, Aledo, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be sent to the donor's favorite charity.

Mr. Doonan was born March 11, 1941, in Moline, Ill., the son of Elmer J. and Mildred King Doonan. He married Judith Knock Dec. 17, 1977, in Rock Island, Ill.

He graduated from Rockridge High School and from Western Illinois University, Macomb, Ill.

He was an U.S. Marine veteran.

He was self-employed as a carpenter and was a member of the Cast Bullet Association and the N.R.A. He was a gun enthusiast and enjoyed target shooting, having won a national competition.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Eric Doonan and fiance Megan Jones of rural Aledo; a sister, Martha York and husband David of North Fork, Calif.; a brother, James Doonan and wife Luella of Reynolds, Ill.; a sister-in-law, Margaret Doonan of Rock Island; and several nieces and nephews.
====================
PREEMPTION, Ill. -- Marion A. Doonan, 95, of Preemption, Ill., died Monday Nov. 14, 2005, at Trinity Medical Center in Rock Island, Ill.

Arrangements are pending at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo, Ill.

Re: Doonan

andreapicton1 — 2009-10-19 17:19:38Z

Hi Margaret,

My maiden name was Doonan and my family are from Killashandra, Cavan. My ggggrandfather was Bernard Doonan (1793), farmer, married to Eliza Magee, children were, Isabella, Mary, Eliza, William, Mary Jane and Catherine, ring any bells?

Andrea

Reviving search

jpdoonansr — 2009-04-18 16:29:02Z

Just beginning search for info on Charles Doonan from Kilkenny Kesh in County Fermanagh who married Bridget Gilmore from County Galway and came to the US (Mass.) in the late 1800's -

May be related to the James Doonan mentioned in other posts as there were James's in the family -

Appreciate any info !

Thanks..

Feel free to contact me by e-mail jpdoonansr@gmail.com

Re: Doonan's, Robert,James, Jane, Thomas, and Iowa

Garnette_Doonan — 2008-12-01 04:15:39Z

Doonan's from northern Ireland. 5 brothers came to USA, married 5 sisters. My great grandfather was Francis Doonan (1842-1928), married to Emma Jane Parks (1857-1953). Their son Russell (1896-1952)was my grandfather, married to Clara Iola Rank 1900-1992). They first lived in Deep River, Iowa, then spent several years in Joliet, Illinois, before moving back to Deep River, Iowa. They had 7 children; Ruth, William, James, Russell, Doris, Michael & Mary. Several now live in Pueblo, Colorado.

Re: Doonan's, Robert,James, Jane, Thomas, and Iowa

Garnette_Doonan — 2008-12-01 04:14:23Z

Re: William Doonan - Canada>Bay County, MI>Canada in 1800's - 1915

MacMillan_Pat — 2008-03-28 04:33:50Z

1911 Census of Canada Here is the 1911 census for Canada.
Home / 1911 / Ontario / Nipissing / 84 Ingram / page 3 split view
Transcribed by: sandee

Line # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Search
1 21 Atkinson Pauline F Wife M Mar 1875 36 1901
2 21 Atkinson Edith F Daughter S Dec 1902 9 1901
3 21 Atkinson Ruben M Son S Feb 1904 7 1901
4 21 Atkinson Gertie F Daughter S Aug 1908 3 1901
5 22 Rosenbloom Abraham M Head M Jun 1851 60 1901
6 22 Rosenbloom Esther F Wife M Jul 1851 60 1901
7 22 Rosenbloom Gertie F Daughter S Jun 1891 20 1901
8 23 Tardiff Horace F M Head S Jan 1888 23 1901
9 24 Tardiff Edmund W M Head W Dec 1852 59 1901
10 24 Tardiff James M Son S Jun 1891 20 1901
11 24 Tardiff Ellen Ina F Daughter S Apr 1893 18 1901
12 24 Tardiff Peter W M Son S Aug 1896 15 1901
13 25 Nelson William M Head ? Nov 1844 67 1901
14 26 Gray John W M Head M Apr ? 4? 1901
15 26 Gray Lydia L F Wife M May ? ?8 1901
16 26 Gray Dora F Daughter S Apr 1907 3 1901
17 26 Gray Matilda F Daughter S Jan 1911 5/12 1901
18 27 Uru?hurst John ? M Head M Dec ? 46 1901
19 27 Uru?hurst Ada R F Wife M Jun 1864 4? 1901
20 27 Uru?hurst John C M Son S Jan 1886 25 1901
21 27 Uru?hurst Ethel E F Daughter S Aug 1892 18 1901
22 27 Uru?hurst Walter A M Son S Jan 1895 16 1901
23 28 Conron Stanley M Head S Nov 1878 32 1901
24 29 Nichol Ernest M Head M Oct 1885 25 1901
25 29 Ni?hol A?a F Wife M Mar 1884 27 1901
26 29 Ni?hol Ethel F Daughter S Aug 1909 1 1901
27 30 Corrigan William M Head W Jun 1843 67 1901
28 31 McFarlane James M Head M Apr 1863 48 1901
29 31 McFarlane Catherine F Wife M Aug ? 43 1901
30 31 McFarlane Catherine M F Daughter S Aug 1896 15 1901
31 32 McFarlane William M Head S Dec ? ? 1901
32 33 McLean Alexander M Head M Sep 1884 26 1901
33 33 McLean May F Wife M Aug 1881 30 1901
34 33 McLean Gordon ? M Son S Oct 1906 4 1901
35 33 McLean Alexander M Son Apr 1909 2 1901
36 34 Asbur? Charles M Head S Aug 1876 34 1901
37 35 Stubbs Clive M Head M Jun 1881 30 1901
38 35 Stubbs Lucy F Wife M Jun ? 2? 1901
39 35 Stubbs Keith W M Son S May 1906 5 1901
40 35 Stubbs Dell F Daughter S May 1907 3 1901
41 36 McConnell Isaac M Head S Mar 1863 48 1901
42 37 Doonan William M Head M Sep 1837 74 1901
43 37 Doonan Rosy F Wife M Aug 1858 53 1901
44 37 Doonan James A M Son S Sep 1885 26 1901
45 37 Doonan William ? M Son S Nov 1890 21 1901
46 37 Doonan Arch? M Son S Mar ? ?7 1901
47 37 Doonan Abraham P M Son S Jul 1897 13 1901
48 37 Doonan Emily R F Daughter S Jul 1899 11 1901
49 37 Doonan Elizabeth F Daughter S Sep ? ? 1901
50 38 R?cliffe Austin M Head M Nov 1862 48 1901

Re: Doonan-PA

TommyDoonan — 2008-02-23 14:29:23Z

Reach out to me at tommydoonan@netzero.net
There could be a link, but it would be before 1848.

Re: Doonan-PA

albertmooney1979 — 2008-02-22 05:21:00Z

I am researching a doonan line from mohill area in leitrim. my great great gradmother was a catherine doonan. she was married to a michale reynolds in 1857. a michael doonan and anna doonan were witness to her daughter annie's baptism in 1858. could this be your michael doonan and ann heslin? i suppose it's also possible michael and anna were brother and sister and not husband and wife. the records don't make it clear. do you have any other info on your doonan search you could share with me?.

Re: James R Doonan

nicolewenzel — 2007-10-29 11:11:17Z

Saw an old posting re: Doonans. We are from the James Doonan + Annie Mitchell connection. My grandmother (86yo) is Annie Mitchell's niece. We know lots about that connection and would be happy to provide info. There were lots of Doonans in NJ in the 1960's and 70's.
We are trying to get more on Annie Mitchell's Mom and Dad, James Mitchell (1868-1915) and Mary Gunn (1874-1943) and their arrival in the US. We are hoping that some of the Doonan's may have some knowledge of their ggrandmother.
Any thoughts??????
Thank you ,
Nicole Wenzel

Re: James Doonan

nicolewenzel — 2007-10-23 19:16:01Z

Hi there,
I am so happy to find this thread !
My grandmother, Mary Cromwell (nee Mitchell) is Anna Mitchell's niece. We have plenty of info on James and Anna Doonan and their children as well as ,obviously, the Mitchells. I was wondering if you had any info on Anna's parents, James Mitchell and Mary nee Gunn or any of the Gunn cousins? Love to share whatever we know.
Thanks,
nicole

Re: Doonan

stonedrose89 — 2007-10-08 03:01:46Z

John? whats your last name... Im WELL related to you though the Doonans are now Dempsey's ? My grandmother is called Mary Violet Dempesy whos father was John Doonan, her sister is called suzie. Her uncle Willie doonan won all ireland medals in 47 and 48 (ive been to his memorial stone in Breffni park cavan) so its the same family for sure!!! who are ya?

Re: Doonan

james_mccabe — 2007-04-20 00:47:56Z

Your Information on Catherine is correct
I belive she was from Gorvagh Curran
Two of her children Ann & Michale came to Americs

Doonan

sherri_cameron — 2007-02-16 17:42:48Z

Hello Rebecca, Could you tell me if the name Doonan was spelt different at one time, as I find that this name is not a common name as far as I have notice. I know it is a Irish name but where would it be found as a common name?
It has me a little stirred! It is in some my Reid research that I need to know. Would appreciate any help on this. Thank you

Doonan

2007-02-16 17:41:45Z

Hi Sherri - I don't think I've come across the name Doonan before, but I wouldn't be surprised to find it spelled many different ways. It would probably be spelled however the person writing it heard it phonetically or however they thought it might be spelled. In transcribing parish records, I've found peoples' names spelled differently by the same priest (at least as far as I can tell by the handwriting). As far as what possible spelling variations may be, I'm not real sure.

A quick search turned up the following:

The table below shows the number of Doonan households in each county in the Primary Valuation property survey of 1848-64.
Cavan 7
Down 2
Fermanagh 33
Kilkenny 1
Laois 1
Leitrim 14
Longford 5
Mayo 3
Meath 3
Monaghan 10
Roscommon 1

SURNAME DICTIONARY/ SLOINNTE NA h-EIREANN
Doonan fairly rare: S Ulster, Meath, Sligo-Leitrim. Ir. Ó Dúnáin, properly Ó Donnáin. MIF.
Ó Dúnáin Doonan: cuíosach annamh: deisceart Uladh, an Mhí, Sligeach-Liatroim. Airchinnigh i bhFear Manach, tráth. Meascadh éigin le Ó Donnáin, q.v. MIF.

Variants and all-Ireland totals
SURNAME TOTAL
Doonan 80
Doonen 2
Variants which are not listed in the household survey.
SURNAME
Ó Dúnáin

Anyway - looks like Fermanagh would be where I would start searching

Good Luck
Rebecca

Re: Doonans of Fermanagh

2006-03-31 14:28:43Z

I will thanks! My web site is www.showcase.netins.net/web/hess and then click on Family Tree

Jesse Hess

Re: Doonan-Winnie

2006-03-31 14:27:22Z

My great grandmother's ancestry came to Rock Island from Fermanganauh (sp) Ireland. Does anyone have the similiar lineage? My email is jphess@grm.net. My web site is www.showcase.netins.net/web/hess and click on family tree for info. Please see if there is any relation. I would like to talk further.

Jesse Hess

Re: Doonans of Fermanagh

2006-03-31 14:24:35Z

Jesse:

If they are from Fermanagh, then there is certainly some kind of relation, though it could be many, many generations apart. Any Doonans from Fermanagh will be related to some degree.

One of these days I may start a DNA project. Anyway, read the paper and let me know if you have any questions.

Shane

Re: Doonans of Fermanagh

2006-03-31 14:15:47Z

Shane,
I will have to check into this further. It looks like you have done some in-depth research into the Doonan line. My great grandmother was a Doonan; her name was Eliza Ann Doonan. Her father was James Doonan and mother Margaret Doyle or Boyle, which lived in Illinois. I don't know if there are any relations between them and your line but they did come from Fermanganauh.

Jesse Hess

Re: family tree new e-mail

2006-03-30 23:58:08Z

My grandfathers name is James Doonan.

Re: Doonan in Illinois

2006-03-22 14:00:17Z

My email that I put down was wrong. It should have been jesse@netins.com or jphess@grm.net