Jim Regan

By Jim Regan Several years ago, I began a journey to learn more about my Irish ancestors, and along the way I met three special women from Ballyhaught, Effin Parish, County Limerick. This meeting was not in person but rather through the warm letters and reflections of people who came in contact with my great-aunt … Continue reading THREE SPECIAL WOMEN FROM BALLYHAUGHT ?

A brief history of our ancestors Our ancestors were exiled to the Sliabh Luachra area in the late 17th century after their farms were lostto the Adventurers Act and the Act for the Settlement of Ireland 1652. Earlier migrations of people tothis region happened after the Desmond Rebellions of the late 16th century. Killeedy is … Continue reading Shanahan Family, Killeedy to Effin ?

Many questions have been asked about the name Effin. Where did it come from? There have been numerous spellings and variations on the spelling until we reached the current name. Logainm.ie listed the following variations for Effin – https://www.logainm.ie/en/1414039 Eimhin – Joyce III 345 (Cilleimhin in Allod) Eifing De Bal Eifinn – NMAJ 1945p.158 Effyne … Continue reading Effin – where did the name come from? ?