File 3 - The O'Flahertys of Kilmurvey

51pp and 1 file of photographs

Robinson's research material on the O'Flaherty's of Kilmurvey.

Copy letter from Robinson to Brendan Ó Cathaoir with a story about John Blake Dillon's time on Inis Meáin, ahead of the publication of 'Stones of Aran Labyrinth'. Robinson wonders if Ó Cathaoir can substantiate the story, (3 Sep 1994). A faxed reply from Ó Cathaoir. (29 Sep 1994).

Copy letter from Robinson to Anthony Farrell requesting information from the National Library on the O'Flahertys. (Undated).

Correspondence with Patrick Melvin on the Lemonfield Aran connection, with information from Burke's Landed Gentry. (27 Jun - 15 Nov 1994).

Two letters to Robinson from Michael McMahon, who is trying to create an inventory of the Macnamara property. Includes a selective pedigree of the MacNamaras of Doolin and Ennistymon. (29 Sep-7 Nov 1994).

Notes from a telephone conversation with Pádraig Ó hEithir in which they discussed Patrick O'Flaherty. (14 Oct 1994).

Handwritten letter to Robinson from David Morton [Jack], with information on Murrough O'Flaherty (31 Jul 1995).

Handwritten notes from a telephone call with Shevaun Lynam on Knockbane, and a typed piece that connects Lisdonagh to Galway, and wonders if there might be a connection to the Lemonfields. (Oct 1995-Apr 1996).

Letter from Paul de Serville enquiring about a branch of the O'Flaherty family. (24 Mar 1996).

Handwritten letter to Robinson from Emil Schawo in Germany, a descendent of Patrick O'Flaherty, seeking information on his ancestors. He believes James O'Flaherty married Barbe Ffrench, and encloses some of his notes that he has found in French archives. The notes are in German.

Several pages of Robinson's handwritten notes, condensing the information he has gathered, with sketched pedigrees, and notes from the legal documents (see P120/3/1/7/1).

Photographs of family portraits hanging in Kilmurvey House.

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P120/3/1/7/1

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14/04/2017
25/06/2025