Hi, I'm trying to locate a marriage cert for James and Catherine(Katie) Markey; we think they married in either 1888 or 1889.They went to NYC but returned to Rathkenny. Also, we are looking for their death certs and where they may be buried. Their son Hugh is buried in Rathkenny graveyard. Any info to help fill in the gaps would be great. They were on the Rathkenny Census of 1911, and had three children: Catherine, Julia (my granny) and Hugh. Thankyou, Carol Markey

Wandered on to your website by mistake. One of the best I have ever seen. Congratulations and well done to all concerned. The fact that you have a priest from my own parish gives us great pride.

Hi everyone. This might be an impossible dream, but I am researching the family of Brian (Bernard) Allen, married to Mary Leonard. He lived in Mullagha Rathkenny in the 1901/1911 census. Died about 1938. Does anyone remember him? Would love to know something about him. Thanks in anticipation. Maureen

You supplied me with birth records for Pugh/Pue/Pews in Rathkenny a while ago and I thank you. The earliest birth record was from 1788- when did the church start? Is there any mention anywhere of parishioners coming from France during the Reign of Terror? My Pugh's are said to be from France originally and they were Catholic.

Rest in peace Fr. Stanley

My father James Finnegan was born in Stackallen in 1915. I'm looking for a death record for his father James Finnegan who died around 1930. His wife Margaret died in 1959 and is buried in Stackallen graveyard. Any help would be appreciated, Eugene Finnegan

Father Stanley was a wonderful Priest and Friend May he rest in peace

Our deepest smypathy is with Fr. Stanley's family and friends who will miss him terribly. A special word of thanks to Mary, his housekeeper and a close circle of friends who took special care of him as his illness progressed. As we all know he loved to keep up to date with all through this website and spent many enjoyable hours working on it. It is a credit to him as founder. It is very touching to write a message for him here as we know he will be watching over us and giving it his seal of approval. Father, please watch over and guide us and may you rest in peace. Ollie and Susan Gore & Family.

Fr. Stanley, may you rest in peace. Thank you for remembering me in your prayers in my time of illness. May you continue to care for those in need, while in your new place of rest. May God reward you for your acts and thoughts of kindness when on earth. I will keep you in my prayers. Margaret.

Sympathy from a St Finians Classmate James Kane

I wish to express my deepest sympathy on the passing of Father Gerard, Michael

I did not know Fr. Stanley personally, but I prayed for him in his final illness, as he passed from this life to Eternity. May his soul rest in peace! Tu es sacerdos in aeternum, secundum ordinem Melchisedech. Alleluia! Hic est sacerdos quem coronavit Dominus Alleluia! . .....Ps. 109

Fr. Gerry was a special priest and good friend. We enjoyed his company at the Western Region Mass for the Order of the Holy Sepulchre in Cong on a number of occasions. May he rest in Peace with the Lord.

Thank God we had Fr. Stanley as Parish Priest in Rathkenny Parish. He was humble and kind but, above all, holy. May he rest in peace.

We are saddened today to hear about the death of Fr.Stanley. We give thanks to God for his life and his fifty years of dedication to the Priesthood. The "Light of Heaven" to you Fr. Stanley. We cannot mourn for a soul set free.

We are saddened today to hear the death of our former parish priest, Fr. Gerry Stanley. He played an enormous part in starting this wonderful website and he touched the lives of many people. May he find comfort and peace with God.

Hi can anyone help me find out more info on the following BERNARD GAHAGAN married CATHERINE LEONARD (I believe buried in Rathkenny) their children Patrick/Owen? and James (born 1833) emigrated to Sth Carolina and their daughter Kate (B1837) married Mathew Brien approx 1860. Mathew Brien born abt 1836 we think around wilkinstown he was a shepherd but have no other details on him

hi everyone! im Rachel Moore i go to school in rathkenny it is a great school our teacher Mrs.Coogan is very helpful and kind. I would like to wish father Stanley a Happy Retirement. Bye xxxx

I'd like thank Father Stanley for all his help over the years and wish him a happy retirement. You will be sadly missed. ollie sandra robyn and ben

Best wishes and hope you enjoy your retirement Fr.Stanley.From Rathkenny Active Retirement Group