Thanks to Martin Gahan of Ballinamona, Slieverue for sharing this lovely photo of his grandparents and their children.
Taken in front of their home in Rochestown, Glenmore c. 1915. Front row (left to right) Martin’s father, Martin Gahan (1905-1986)(married Margaret Cullen); Martin’s grandfather, Tom Gahan (c. 1867-1951); Martin’s aunt, Lill Gahan (1907-1956)(never married); the baby of the family, Mick Gahan (1911-1989)(never married) and Martin’s grandmother, Elizabeth Gahan née Forristal (1875-1929); Back Row (left to right) Statia Walsh née Gahan (1899-1981)(married Jack Walsh of Rochestown); Molly Connolly née Gahan (1896-1988)(married Tommy Connolly of the river); Thomas Gahan (b. 1903)(never married) and John Gahan (1901-1977)(married Anne MacDonald).
For further information concerning Elizabeth Gahan née Forristal (1875-1929) and the Forristal family see our last post.
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