The Dennigans of Tomiskey
The Fourth Generation
In deference to people living, it is not appropriate to attempt to describe here the lives of this generation of Dennigans. Therefore, some short snippets shall be included instead.
In 1932, Michael Joseph, and
his father Laurence, earned a mention in the Leitrim Observer. Michael Joseph
suffered injuries from the wheel of a horse-drawn van driven by Patrick Beirne
of Edercloon, and received £33/8/- in compensation.40
Sadly, Michael Joseph died in
April 1982 at the young age of 56. His death was mentioned in The Leitrim
Observer.41
See Page 45.
On 17th June 1972, Thomas Anthony (Tony) Dennigan married Mary Josephine (Mary Jo) Doyle of Clooncarne, Bornacoola, in Bornacoola Church. Some photographs from the wedding day are on Page 46. In 1988, they appeared in the pages of The Leitrim Observer, as can be seen on Page 47
Bridget (Bridie) Dennigan married J.P. Lawe, and the couple had two children, both still living.
Conclusion
This then completes this superficial look at the story of the Dennigans of Tomiskey. It is hoped that it, coupled with the researches of the Dennigans of Cork and England, will advance knowledge of this family.
Pages 48 to 52 include some pedigree charts that hopefully illustrate accurately the contents of this document.
The author will be glad to learn of any additional material, and to correct any errors of fact or presentation brought to his attention.
Tom Coughlan, 70 Stillorgan Wood, Stillorgan, Co Dublin, and also at Cornagillagh, Dromod, Co Leitrim.
Emails can be addressed to tomcoughlan (note all one word) at this website i.e. @tomcoughlan.net
40 Leitrim Observer, Oct 22, 1932, online at www.irishnewsarchives.com
41 Leitrim Observer, April 10th & 17th, May 29th, 1982, online at www.irishnewsarchives.com
