Category: Prendergast

The trial of John Prendergast in Dublin

Studying the Diploma of Family History at Utas, I learned an exciting way to discover more about our ancestors. This technique helps bring them historically to life. I had read the court report of what transpired the night John Prendergast was arrested in Dublin. Click for court report Although I have visited Dublin on 5 … Continue reading The trial of John Prendergast in Dublin

Enniscorthy here we come!

Click to go to the 28th. May  -  Click to go to the 29th. May Saturday 27 May 2017 History is in the making! Preparations for the High Tea in Enniscorthy Castle are to be finalized. Today we will travel from Dublin to Enniscorthy by Wexford Bus. The lovely Moira will be waiting to greet … Continue reading Enniscorthy here we come!

Radio Interview in Ireland

The Quest to find Prendergast ancestors continues. Radio Interview in Ireland Lorna Moloney has been presenting the genealogy radio show on Raidio Corca Baiscinn since 2014. Raidio Corca Baiscinnin is based in South West Clare, Ireland.  Lorna has invited all the leading genealogists from around the world as her guests on her show. I was … Continue reading Radio Interview in Ireland

Following the Prendergast trail down the East Coast of Australia.

The Quest to find Prendergast family continues. Genealogy begins with you! To ensure that no stone is left unturned, we begin the challenge of putting the family history pieces together with the information that we already know but may not have collated about our family. Our siblings, parents and grandparents are our most immediate source … Continue reading Following the Prendergast trail down the East Coast of Australia.

Catherine Prendergast – Where are you ?

The quest to find Catherine Prendergast has become an obsession of mine. Catherine is my 5x Grandmother and deserves to have her rightful place in our family recognised. In the Biographical Database of Australia, Catherine has been identified as Person ID: X#91011106202. spouse (1) Catherine Prendergast (-c1801); married RC, IRL issue by (1) John (c1800-1867) we know … Continue reading Catherine Prendergast – Where are you ?

Sydney Genealogy Research

 Thank you Whitsunday Regional Council and Queensland Government for supporting me once again in my endeavours.  Your RADF Grant enhanced my Sydney Genealogy Research visit. Visit to State Records of New South Wales. Friday 4th November, 2016. Excited to be visiting the New South Wales State Records today, I was running on Adrenalin. I had … Continue reading Sydney Genealogy Research