N – Glenmore Surnames

This page contains information on Glenmore people with surnames beginning with N. The information was gleaned from Danny Dowling’s notes as well as old newspapers etc. For the convenience of readers links to other surname pages are provided below.

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This page was updated on the 5th of February 2024. Nolan

NOLAN

Rev. Father Nolan [no townland listed] [DD Notebook 2, Copy of Diary of James Aylward of Ballyhobuck, Glenmore]

The Rev. Father Nolan died in 1897.

Bridget Nolan née Delahunty (1899-1938) of Rochestown, Glenmore [Obit Munster Express, Fri. 8 July 1938, p. 8]

We regret to record the death of Mrs. B. Nolan, widow of the late Mr. John Nolan, Ballincrea, in which sad event occurred in hospital in Kilkenny on Wednesday last.

Deceased, who was aged 35 years, was daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Delahunty, Rochestown, Glenmore, and sister of Messrs J. and M. Delahunty, do.; William Delahunty, Ballincrea, and Mrs. Carew, Ballindud, to all of whom sincere sympathy will be extended on their sad bereavement.  She had been in failing health for some time, and was in hospital for the past fortnight. Her passing was learned of with regret in her native district, where she was well known and widely esteemed. R.I.P. [For further details concerning Bridget’s death and her family see our post of 5 Feb. 2024]

Mary Nolan née Dillon (c. 1891-1939), native of Rochestown, Glenmore [Obit in the Munster Express on Friday the 2nd of June 1939]

GAEL BEREAVED—The sympathy of his many friends will be extended to Mr. Larry Dillon, Fahee, the well-known South Kilkenny Gael on the death of his sister, Mrs. Mary Nolan which occurred with tragic suddenness at her home at Bendenstown, Ballon, Countv Carlow at the comparatively early age of 48 years. Deceased, who was formerly of Glenmore had been residing in Carlow for the past 22 years, and leaves a husband and five children in family, whose ages range from 7 years to 19 years. Her passing is deeply and deservedly regretted. The late Mrs. Nolan was als0 sister of Mr. John Dillon, Rochestown, Glenmore; Mrs. T. Dunne, Clifford St. Wexford; and Mrs. Heneberry, Croydon, London.—R.I.P.

May Nolan, of Davidstown, Glenmore [Wedding announcement in the Munster Express, Fri., 26 Oct. 1945, p. 6]

            WEDDING IN SLIEVERUE—The marriage took place at Slieverue Church on Saturday morning, by the Rev. D. Hughes, D.D., C.C., of Mr. Raymond Looney, only son of Mr. T.D. Looney, Co. C., and an official of the Irish Transport & General Workers’ Union, and Mrs. Looney, Blarney, Co. Cork, and Miss May Nolan, daughter of Mrs. Nolan the late Patrick Nolan, Davidstown, Co. Kilkenny. The best man was Mr. Sean Mackey, cousin of the bridegroom, and the bride was attended by her sister, Miss Betty Nolan.

The bridegroom is attached to Blarney Woolen Mills, and is an official of the Cork County Athletic and Cycling Board. His bride, previous to her marriage, had been employed in Birmingham, England. She was charmingly attired in mustard and brown, and carried a prayer book. The bridesmaid wore tan with navy accessories, and also carried a prayer book. Both the bride and bridegroom were the recipients of many costly presents. The reception was held at Waterford, and later the happy couple left for Ardmore on their honeymoon. Their many years of happiness at their future home in Cork.

NORRIS/NORRICE

Luke Norrice [no townland provided] [DD Notebook 14, DD notes]

On 19 February 1833 Luke Norrice married Mary Kennedy of Rathinure, Glenmore.

Michael Norris [no townland provided][DD Notebook 15, parish records]

Michael Norris, son of John Norris and Mary Aylward was baptised on the 19th of November 1853. Sponsors: Richard Rigby and Catherine Lalor.

John Norris, of Weatherstown, Glenmore [DD Notebook 14, interview of Misses Breen, formerly of Manor St. and now of Bank St., Waterford in 1969]

John Norris, of Watherstown Glenmore was married to an Aylward. They had at least 8 children.
[1] Ned Norris, in America. Died unmarried at sea. He was the youngest.
[2] John Norris was in America over 40 years. Was married and had family. Dead about 19 years.
[3] Michael Norris was a sanitary inspector in Waterford. Died in 1941.
[4] James Norris was in the RIC. Lived and died in Abbeyside, Dungarvan. He died in April 1964.
[5] Patrick Norris died in Waterford in 1951. Married and had family. He worked in St. Alteran’s Hospital where he was an attendant.
[6] Bridget Norris was a nun of the Sacred Heard of Mary Order. Left the Order late in life but never lost touch with the nuns. She died in 1957 in her late 70’s.
[7] A daughter died young.
[8] Mary Norris, married William Breen, of Waterford. William Breen was born in 1879 and his father was from Campile, County Wexford. William Breen was a member of the RIC. Mary Norris died in 1963 aged 81 years. The Breen’s had 5 children, 3 girls and 2 boys.

Peg Norris, of Clune, Glenmore [DD Notebook 20, Interview of Nicholas Forristal, of the Mill, Graiguenakill, Glenmore on 13 October 1974]

Peg Norris, of Clune, was related to the Graces of Kilbride, possibly through her mother.