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Adoption in Ireland

SandraCooper63 — 1 Nov 2003 3:38:23 GMT

Hi All

I am the new Administrator of this board and please feel free to ask any questions about adoption research in Ireland. I will do all I can to help.

Good Luck to everyone doing research.

Sandra

Adoptees from childrens home in Stamullen, Co. Meath

Erin A. Stanich — 28 Jan 2004 3:01:03 GMT

I was born in 1963 Stamullen. Co. Meath. I have a photo from a newspaper that was taken at the home. In the photo were 6 babies from the home and the nurses that took care of us. I was adopted and sent over to the US as many of us were, I was wondering if anyone else may have been from this home and could possibly be in the photo. I believe the photo was taken in 1964, before we were sent abroad. My birth surname is Heaney

BESSBORO UNMARRIED WOMENS HOME

DAWN COBBLEDICK — 6 Jul 2006 2:14:47 GMT

I AM LOOKING FOR A LADY CALLED MAISIE COMISKEY ALL I KNOW IS THAT SHE BECAME PREGANT AT AN EARLY AGE AND WAS SENT TO A UNMARRIED MOTHERS HOME PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU KNOW HER THANKS

Are you looking for a girl born 12/10/1944?

teresapearcy1 — 2 Sep 2008 7:57:24 GMT

My cousin Maureen was adopted by my Aunt & Uncle, Christina aka Dinah & Tom Curtin.

I know the family lived in Dublin, and then eventually settled in London. They could have also lived in Belfast at some point as Tom was in the Army, I believe.

Maureen's passport states she was born in BELFAST, 12/10/1944.

Sadly Maureen is no longer with us, but if anybody is looking for her I have some photos and memories to share.

When her mother died in 1989 Maureen was going to start searching for her Birth family, but Maureen died less than three months later in 1990.

My late mother (one of Dinah's sisters) always said that she was the daughter of a friend of the Curtin Family who adopted Maureen, but Aunt Dinah never disclosed any of the facts to Maureen or my Mum.

Please contact me if you can help in anyway....on behalf of my late cousin and dearest friend who I miss so much.

Regards...Teresa

looking for birth mother

sarah_treacy — 18 Jun 2008 9:46:44 GMT

my name is sarah.im 21.i was born the 18th nov 1986 in ireland.my mothers name is linda.she has a son nikki 11 months older then me.shes origanally from england.my dads name is peter.he is mine and nikkis father he's from kildare i think...contact me if your who im looking for

Heffernan Adoptions

paulettebull — 2 Dec 2007 4:29:14 GMT

Hi Im searching for these Heffernan adoptions.
Mother Catherine Heffernan also know as kate and Kathleen.

Kate Heffernan b 20 July 1923 St Colmbus Home, Thomastown,
Co Kilkenny, Ireland ( Civil records )

Baptism record Kate Heffernan baptised on 17 July 1923,
St Columbus Chapel. godparents Richard Lamphice and Lizzie Champion. Priest E. Doody
Thomastown, Co kilkenny, Ireland

Patrick Heffernan b 5 February 1928 St Colmbus Home, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny Ireland.

Baptism 5 February 1928, godparents Richard Lamphice and Margaret Walsh, priest J Tanghey

Additional information another 2 siblings were raised by their grandmother mary Heffernan of Cussan Lodge, Tullahought,Co Kilkenny

James Heffernan b 3 February 1922, St Columbas Home.
Baptised 3 February 1922, St Columbas Chapel, Godparents
Richard Lamphice and Anne Keny, Priest John Langley
James Heffernan died 16 January 1925 Cussan Lodge Tullahought, registared under Callon. Kilkenny

Eliza Heffernan b 5 September 1926 St Columbus Home, Thomastown.
Baptised
Elizabeth Heffernan 5 September 1926 St Colmbus Chapel.
Godparents Richard Lamphirce and Statia Frizpatrick.

All of the children had no father named.

Catherine Heffernan later went onto marry.

Richard Walsh in 1935 .

They had a son Richard Walsh who was known as Bertie, the step brother of the four above

Eliza died in England.

So any information, what so wver may help.

boyd child

downstaffy — 9 Sep 2007 1:33:01 GMT

trying to find birth family, mother elizabeth anne boyd, father unknown. from ballymena northern ireland, i was born in larne. would love to know my family history if any one has any information please help as i am now in australia

orphanages northern Ireland

margaret — 10 Nov 2006 1:40:49 GMT

Lookoing for the names of any orphanages around Bangor or Belfast in 1900;s

Looking for 1/2 sister, b 7/22/1952 in Castlepollard.

Cbontemps1 — 18 Jun 2007 9:08:44 GMT

You were adopted by a Polish father and a Swedish mother in Pennsylvania.

I have found our mother, and ache to find you.
Cathy

long lost daughter

paddy — 14 May 2006 11:58:29 GMT

my daughter kathleen was born in the rotunda hospital in dublin ireland on 05/05/1980.
she and her brothers and sisters was adopted in the late 80s
i have been trying for many years now to hopefully trace you and know that you are still alive and well .i have never giveing up hope of maybe 1 day we will find each other.
you have always been in my thoughts and prayers and hopefully 1 day this long painfull search will end.if anybody knows kathleens wherabouts please tell her about this message.

love dad x

Adopted 1930 MEATH, IRELAND

ElizabethCarpenter333 — 11 Jan 2007 8:57:35 GMT

Seeking adopted male cousin born May 1930. Son of ROSE CARPENTER Oldcastle, Co Meath, IRELAND.
You have many living relatives who would love to hear from you. (Inscription on family grave in Ballinacree, Co Cavan would indicate there are no living relatives!) This is not so! Please contact me.

Daly/ Feery

sgtroy3 — 10 Dec 2006 6:09:53 GMT

Hi Sandra,
Hi! I hope you are having a good day. Ok, here's my preamble-my late father was born in 1947 in Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath to James Daly (Labouror) and Emily Daly (Feery). I have his birth cert, so I know that much.
He was the youngest of 14 children.
James Daly died in 1949. I do not know for sure, but I imagine he is buried at one of the R.C. cemeteries in Kilbeggan.
Dad was put into an orphanage, Cappoquinn, to be exact. He was later adopted by the Troy's in 1952 at about age 5 years.
Dad died here in Canada in 1979 when I was 7. He never really knew any of his brothers and sisters. He never knew his Mother (I don't really think he cared). So, I have almost no information, except what he told Mom.
He had to go to England, in the 1970's, to get his Irish passport-something to do with the adoption papers-or lack of. My brother obtained his Irish passport a few years ago and he to had to go to England to get his Irish passport-whats the reason for this?
I cannot seem to find any relatives Daly nor Feery. Any suggestions would be welcome!
Thank you,
Sean Troy

looking for my half-sister

Alma Riordan — 26 Nov 2006 12:35:41 GMT

Were you born in Bessboro, to a Mary Brosnan, in 1941/42

MARGARET MARY DONNELLY

Marie-Therese Green — 29 Jun 2006 4:08:07 GMT

I am trying to trace Margaret Mary Donnelly. She was born in the hospital in Lower Baggott Street, Dublin on 9th January, 1940. Her mother was Grace Donnelly. As a Roman Catholic I expect any adoption was arranged via a Parish Church or Convent. Can anyone help me with ideas of where to go next? Thank you

mother

jamesstark11 — 15 Nov 2006 6:30:22 GMT

hi cant find my mothers birth in any list. her birth cert says that she was born in magherafelt, co.londonderry on the 02/07/1911 dwelling place moymucklemurry. her father john shannon, mother sarah ann shannon (mckenny). can anyone help?
james stark

adoption

maxann_1 — 1 Nov 2006 3:55:34 GMT

i am looking for roselena coyle born around 1918 from carrickart dunmore donegal I myself was born in glasgow

Birth Mother Anna Caulfield Caufield

angelacapaldi — 1 Nov 2006 9:19:20 GMT

Born Mary Concepta in the Coombe Hospital Dublin on 10 May 1954 and put up for adoption via Rotunda Girls Aid. Mother address on Birth Certificate is 540 North Circular Road Dublin. Adoptive name Marian Phelan and moved to Birmingham England. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

john slattery

mary dolan — 16 Oct 2006 12:40:55 GMT

I am looking for my brother who was adopted from cork city.He was christened john slattery,.born in london to Annie Slattery in 1956.If anyone can help ,then please get in touch.Thankyou.Mary.

Terrence Mary Mulligan

tmmccarthy — 14 Nov 2005 3:23:26 GMT

Looking for any information on the adoption of Terrence Mary Mulligan. Born December 22 1956. Baptized December 24 1956. Left Ireland March 1958, from St. Patricks Guild, Temple Cresent, Blackrock,Ireland.

please can u help me find my grandmother

jennifernovember — 21 Mar 2006 5:45:35 GMT

I am looking for my grandmother MYRA GLASS twin sister of ELIZABETH GLASS born in BALLINACOR IRELAND. They were born on the 13th january 1913, to SAMUEL and MATILDA GLASS nee MCGEE. I feel time is running out if it hasnt already and i dont know where to look.

Son of US Seaman?? Schwartz

K Cave — 11 Sep 2006 7:18:16 GMT

We are looking for a cousin, who according to family rumor, was fathered by our uncle, Malcolm Schwartz (seaman in the US navy) while he was stationed in Ireland, probably in the 1960's/1970's. We have no name for the woman or boy, just that she was a woman in Ireland, and probably was from there and lived there. We're not actually sure he was put up for adoption. The boy would be in his 30's/40's most likely. Thank you.

adopted around 1940

terrence — 9 Sep 2006 10:12:01 GMT

my mother margaret lomer (nee mcauley) had a son- my half brother in ballynahinch, co down, somwhere around 1940. Terrence has met my uncle Hugh and cousin Marie about 10 years ago. I have only just found out about him and would like to trace any relatives.

seeking birth mother

leanne lyons — 28 Sep 2004 9:53:36 GMT

hello my name is leanne lyons and i an 20 years old i was born on the 21-12 -1983 in lancashire in england to a woman by the name of catherine she was lving there with her mother when she had me and kept me for almost 3 months before bringing me back to ireland to her father and putting me up for adoption in saint catherines adoption centre in ennis co clare if anyone has any information or can help me in any way what so ever i would reallu appreacite it thank you

doris english st patricks guild blackrock dublin

declan — 23 May 2005 8:21:46 GMT

I am posting on behalf of my mother who was born 1934. She was placed in st patricks guild blackrock and adopted in 1938. She is trying to trace her birth mother Mary English or any other family members.

searching for my biological father

lynda jones — 7 Jun 2006 8:19:38 GMT

hi. i am searching for a john byrne who lived in a flat in rathmines,dublin 6 in 1964. he knew a mary scanlon in that year. this is all the information i have about him.

bessboro unmarried mothers home

debbie — 24 Apr 2006 10:54:10 GMT

Were you born in Bessborough home for unmarried mothers 1949-1952 in County Cork Ireland and your birth name would be Kathleen Donovan or O'Donovan if so please contact me

thanks

qurey

cremin99 — 5 Feb 2005 3:17:36 GMT

hi my name is siobhan i was adopted in1973 my date of birth is the 29 10 1973 i was a adopted in cork any one with information please contact or if you can help me to start a trace thanks

Adopted in DONEGAL Letterkenny

McLaughlinkcj — 17 May 2005 4:41:06 GMT

Well i know alot more now my Birth Name is Pauric Gallager and i am looking for my brothers i have 3 i know now my Mother is Patricia Gallager and if you are looking for me i would like to meet you too. my birthday is April the 18 . 1984 in Ballyshannon Sheils Hospital so you will know how i am.
get in touch with me is will be ok

looking for joseph dunning

jenniferbean166 — 14 Mar 2006 10:31:58 GMT

I am looking for family or friends of joseph and margaret Dunning.They lived in belfast ireland on bellevue st. They had a son william who was adopted by them in december 1935,they also had a daughter called agnes. Agnes married a william paul and was last known to be living in Bangor co down. Joseph and margaret are my grandparents.joseph passed away about 1968.

Birth September 29, 1970 & adoption Belfast

maximary1 — 21 Mar 2006 7:21:00 GMT

Male child born Sept 29,1970, St.Georges parish district, Belfast. Surname at birth possibly RYAN. Given name believed to be Sean. Now living in Canada. Urgently seeking medical family history of birth mother/father - needed for his children.

BROWN, Alan Trevor: Seeking birth father ( Belfast/Finaghy) Northern Ireland

Dawn — 30 Jan 2006 6:42:24 GMT

BROWN, Alan Trevor: ( Belfast ) Hello: I am female/44 and searching for my father whom I have never seen nor met.
My search has been ongoing for approximately 18 years now.
Please,if you feel you may have any info, do not hesitate to email me.

*He is from the Finaghy area, Belfast.
*His name is Alan Trevor Brown.
*He was married to my mother, the late Roberta Joan Brown (Formely Waite) of Lurgan, Co., Armagh.
*My Father's fathers name: James Brown and was a 'company director'
*He was a clerk in Finaghy
*Both of my parents resided for a while on Ormeau Rd., Belfast.
*He has 2 children; William Alexander ( b., Belfast, 1960) and myself, Dawn Victoria (b., Lurgan, 1961)
*My parents where married Dec., 22 1955, in Lowe Memorial Presb., Church Finaghy,, Belfast, by Rev., Alfred Martin. (This was witnessed by Mary Elizabeth Weir and Alec Waite )
*My father would be approximately in his late 60's.

Adoption or Institution

diane_monks — 21 Jan 2006 3:29:03 GMT

Helping a friend search for her birth family in Ireland.
She has a birth certificate of her sister(found in records office Dublin) the child was registered 3 mths after her birth.
My friend does not know where to go from here,
would her sister have been adopted(the date was 1940) or would she have been placed in an
orphanage.My friend would appreciate any idea's.
Thank you
Diane

Margaret Vaughan

diane_monks — 13 Jan 2006 10:02:42 GMT

Looking for Margaret Vaughan dob 2nd November 1940 Monalachy,Blarney,Co,Cork,Ireland,
Birth mother Ellen Vaughan
Information to give Margaret.

Margaret Vaughan 1940

diane_monks — 9 Jan 2006 12:43:41 GMT

Seeking any news Margaret Vaughan dob
2nd November 1940 at Monalachy,Blarney,Co,Cork
Please get in touch,I can be e-mailed at
dnmonks@yahoo.co.uk

Thanks
Diane

Finding My Birth Mother- Margaret Teresa Fitzgerald

Anne Marie Lazzara — 3 Jan 2005 5:25:01 GMT

I was born on July 28, 1955 at 7:20am (Thursday). According to my birth records from Sacred Heart Convent in Bessboro,
County Cork, I was born to an unwed eighteen year old by
the name of Margaret Teresa Fitzgerald. As far as I know she
lived in County Limerick. I know she has a brother named John and I also know that she is married and has a family.I just want to talk to her and find out about family history as I have a family of my own.

Finding Maureen Montgomery

clarecampbell1 — 6 Dec 2005 10:57:25 GMT

Hello. I think Maureen was from Larne and the eldest child. She most certainly has younger sisters. She had blonde hair and was born about 1940. She moved from Larne and lived in Bolton in Lancashire in the early part of 1959 until late 1959 possible early 1960. Maureen worked in a music store in Bolton, she may be interested to know that music is the greatest passion in Martin's life. Martin was born in a hospital in Blackburn Lancashire on 3/9/59 and was adopted through the Catholic Childrens Rescue Society at Didsbury. He has ginger hair though he tries telling everyone that it's strawberry blonde. He has two sons, one who would argue in an empty room and the other a budding mathematician. (Both amazing kids.) Martin would love for Maureen to make contact. Maureen may have got married and now have a different surname. . If you know a Maureen Montgomery from the past or present please show her this message, or contact us direct yourself. Maureen if you read this message please contact me. I would love to know that you are safe, well and happy.

My dad and Partner's dad's families

Lynn Manning — 21 Aug 2005 8:58:49 GMT

My dad and my partner's dad were adopted, it would lovely to contact any family we may have.

My dad was born Clive Pickering, he was born 1934 in Hackney though his mother probably came from County Durham. I think his adopted family knew his real family because he has a memory of visiting Durham and overhearing a conversation. His adopted family name was Fuggaza later Manning.

My partners father was also born about 1934, we think in Ireland, we think his family name was Baber. He was about 11 years old when he was adopted by the Fear family in Bristol.

Any information would be great..

Birth Father

roy1785 — 14 Aug 2005 1:13:32 GMT

I am searching for my birth Father but have no details for him. He had an affair in 1952 with Bridget Owen, possibly in Ireland or North Wales, of which I was the end result. Bridget went back to her husband and I was adopted. I know my Father was Welsh but nothing else except he may be in his eightees, if still alive. Can anyone help?
Thanks
Sally

looking for daughter born dublin 1964

bernadette — 3 Aug 2005 5:25:28 GMT

i am looking for anne moran [birth name] born dublin may 1964 adopted to U.S. mother bernadette margaret.
please contact me

Kathleen Donovan

Debbie — 26 Jun 2005 8:37:29 GMT

I wonder if anyone can help I am looking for my cousin, who was born in County Cork Ireland 1940's or 1950's she was born in a home for unmarried mothers not sure of the name.
She stayed with her birth mother my aunt until she was about 2 or 3 and was given the name kathleen. No one knows where she went or who adopted her. I am thinking she may be in USA as most babies went there. If this rings a bell to anyone pls contact me

many thanks

any living relatives

flanaganborn_1 — 9 Oct 2004 5:01:19 GMT

adopted from saint patrick's in december of 1951, born Catherine Flanagan,adopted to US. Born in manor house, Castle Poolard

Sandra Jeanne Cooper

truenorth158 — 1 Feb 2005 11:22:13 GMT

looking for a Sandra Jeanne Cooper who would have been about 24 years of age in 1967. She is caucasian/English. Possibly from the state of Iowa or atleast lived in Iowa for a time.

amelia mary borley

joyce westrip — 7 Jan 2005 9:43:44 GMT

Searching birth details of Amelia Mary Borley born about 1879 married Frances Matthew Fox in India in 1901. Her father was possibly serving in army in India

Looking for birth mother

Yvonne — 21 Nov 2004 7:19:07 GMT

I have quite a bit of info so if anyone can help I'd much appreciate it
I was born in Louth on the 20th of june 1986 and Named Annemaire
I was adopted from St patricks Guild in Dublin
and I am nearly 99% sure that my birth mothers name is Anne Dorris

Thanks Yvonne

looking for birth parents

Bendel8881 — 20 Jun 2003 8:02:34 GMT

Born June 1, 1953 Dublin, in Dublin Orphanage. Adopted by
John and Alice Hebert Gordon 13 months later, in the U.S.A.
I live in Houma, Louisiana 70364 U.S.A. Looking for my
birth parents.

adoption

sweeds — 4 Jan 2005 11:32:05 GMT

looking for my birth mother jane ollier, i was adopted from clatterbridger, wirral, uk. my birth name is amanda jane ollier
i may have a brother or sister

looking for birth mother phylliss keegan of dublin

ballwood6869 — 24 Jan 2004 9:38:57 GMT

any one know phyliss keegan mother of angela caroline adopted by frances/jimmy neill of dundalk.

any living relatives

flanaganborn_1 — 9 Oct 2004 5:01:28 GMT

adopted from saint patrick's in december of 1951, born Catherine Flanagan,adopted to US. Born in manor house, Castle Poolard

Baby Denis 18 APRIL 1984

McLaughlin — 11 Nov 2004 10:30:35 GMT

Hi I am trying to help Denis Born 18 April 1984 In ( FHAYN ) or Derry Denis is looking for his Birth Parents He was Adoptted
Thanke you for any help
and God BLESS You all

Kenneth
I DO BELEIVE IT IS OUR RIGHT TO KNOW OUR BACKGROUND
NO MATTER WHAT IT MAY BRING.. MAINLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF OUR HEALTH

adopted triplets

sinead flynn — 10 Sep 2004 2:26:14 GMT

i am looking for triplets born to my aunt in the 1960s or early 70s her name was joan whelan they wee born in waterford ireland and the triplets were adopted by someone within ireland

Dad was adopted would like to look for family

Kelly — 6 May 2004 6:22:56 GMT

My Dad was Born 06/01/45 in Dublin in Irland and was adopted I would like to find anyone with help so I could look up my family tree. His name is John O'Brien and I would like anyone to help find his origional parents.

Margaret Mary Dalton

JeanDalton18 — 1 Sep 2004 12:03:52 GMT

Does anyone know the whereabouts of Margaret Mary Dalton born in Dublin on the 3/5/1922,her parents were James and Margaret (nee McCarthy) any info would be very helpful.Many thanks

Adopted in 1956

Mary Downey — 4 Aug 2004 1:43:25 GMT

I was adopted by a family in the US in 1956, born in Dublin in June 1955..Looking to see if there are any relatives still in Ireland--looking to get in to contact with Sister Theresa form St. Patricks Guild who found family of my adoptive brother Tom....also adopted through St Patricks.

Looking for birth parents

Yvonne — 27 Jul 2004 10:40:47 GMT

I was born on the 8 jan 1986 and i was adopted from the Sacred heart convent in Cork. I dont have much info apart from this. an info would be greatly appreciated

looking for step father's family in dublin area

sharonvarl — 23 Jun 2004 6:04:28 GMT

hi my name is sharon, i'm looking for any family members connected to my step father. His name is martin patrick mulligan, son of patrick mulligan and his mother was christine scully, he was born in Dublin in 1950/51 and was put into a orphanage but not sure at what age. If anyone knows of anything please contact me it would be lovely to hear from family members thankyou

Looking for birth mother

DaveGillespie45 — 23 Jun 2006 12:03:18 GMT

I was born in Dublin Ireland in 1952. I found my natural mothers name, which is Anastasia Byrne. I was born at St Patricks Home for un-wed mothers, on Navan Rd. How would I be able to find out if she is married, or is she still alive, and also how would I be able to find out about any medical records on myself, since I really don't know my past. Thank you if you are able to help me.

Adoption of David Kelley from St. Patrick's Guild, Dublin

AnnePaquet — 7 Nov 2003 10:27:29 GMT

I am in search of the birth parents of David Kelley, adopted in August 1962 from St. Patrick's Guild, Dublin. Little David was brought to Cincinnati, Ohio. His adoptive mother is anxious to contact his birth mother and/or father.

Looking for great great great grandmother

ellie — 5 Nov 2003 1:44:20 GMT

I am looking for any information on a women, all i know is that her first name was florence and she was born in Ireland and then adopted in england. she then came over to america and married a man named Elsworth Perkins. If anyone can help break through this dead end that i have come to please email me. thank you

birth parents

Barry_Jeffs — 27 Jun 2003 5:10:20 GMT

looking for the birth mother of weston rex jeffs born 7-10-1902 left on church steps . adopted by henry & elizabeth jeff , who then went to south africa.