I'm a London born Irish woman of a Kerry mother and Roscommon father. After growing up in Ireland, I returned to London as an economic migrant.
My Irish Identity became important to me in the London years. My small granny has been a profound influence on my life. Although she died when I was 23, her wisdom and warm love continues to enrich my life. I see my family history research as honoring Catherine Hurley and my sweet daughter Hannah giving recognition to their significance in my life. #RememberingforJustice is at the heart of all my research. You are warmly welcome to join me here. I like to share my research with others. There is only one proviso please acknowledge the source of your information if it comes from here. Martine Catherine Hurley my small granny
Catherine Hurley
born Tonevane , Tralee, Co. Kerry 1905 Father Timothy Hurley Mother Elizabeth Dwyer Siblings John 1898 Michael 1899 James 1901 Timothy 1903 Mary 1907 Bridget 1909 Patrick 1920 Catherine worked in Peabody, Mass. US in 1925 She married Timothy Sheehan, Fenit in St. John's Tralee 1938 |
Awards
BA (Hist) University College Cork 1982 Diploma Counselling 1991 Diploma Psychotherapy 1993 Winner of Shadow and Light Poetry Competition 2001 Finalist Blog Awards Ireland 2012 and 2013 Speaking Engagements Feenagh Heritage Group Mungret Heritage Group Abbeyfeale Heritage Group Federation of West Limerick Heritage Groups Kerry Business Womens' Network Liverpool University 2017 Radio Interviews RTE Radio Kerry Dublin FM Castlebar Community Radio Blogtalk Radio BOOKS Happiness Book and Out of the Darkness Contributor to How I came to hold you Magazine Articles Changing Ireland solo.ie kerrypride.ie thecalmspace.com TheWildGeese.com ourangelbaby.org Short Articles This small house My small granny My Irish Identity Ireland 2016 and I am not blind "No Blacks No Dogs No Irish" An Irish Education Blessed Be Anger and Truth A gift from my father My brother Michael and Cillini Remembering my daughter Hannah |
click on this link to listen to the interview Martine Brennan, Radio Kerry 10/5/2017