posted 05-10-2009 09:12 PM            

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Hi: I'm looking for information on a Connelly or Connolly Castle near Castletown, Ireland. I have what was claimed to be a picture of it, but I cannot find it in any listings. This is a link to my ancestors and we will be visiting there this summer. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks!

Ron

posted 05-12-2009 08:37 AM            

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This would'nt be be Castletown House, by any chance? It was built by William Connolly, Speaker of the Irish House of Commons in 1715.
Picture here
http://content.ll-0.com/failte_news/failte_news_e_a000890107.JPG?i=091007093943

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posted 05-12-2009 01:08 PM            

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Thanks for your reply! We are aware of the Connolly House. I have a picture which was claimed to be Connolly Castle "near Castletown". My mother was a Conley and her family had been in the United States for at least three generations. I'm now 69 and doing some research and my daughter is going to Ireland in July. The picture depicts a Castle fairly well in ruins except one round tower with tourists visiting it. Maybe it is all incorrect?? Thanks for your help. Ron

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posted 05-14-2009 08:34 PM            

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Thanks Queuxgropius! I am trying to attach the picture I have of the supposed Connolly Castle. Not sure if this will work........

[img]C:\Documents and Settings\Ron\My Documents\My Pictures\File0001.jpg[img]

posted 08-06-2009 08:30 PM            

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Hi: My daughter just returned from Ireland and she visited the Connolley Castle or house. Here is a link to it: http://www.castletownhouse.ie/
It is relatively "new" compared to the really old Castles. Very interesting site and history. My Mothers side of the family are decendents.

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posted 08-10-2009 11:06 AM            

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That's great,glad to hear you had a good visit....but the identity of the castle with the tower still remains a mystery.
Perhaps you should try putting the picture you mentioned above in the Castle Photo Archive and we might have a stab at identifying it?

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