Dreaming of Travel - Ireland

For all of us Cavanagh's dreaming of a trip to Ireland, here is the beginning of a plan to allow us to walk in the paths of family who left there long ago.

A map has been created using Google maps. The link is provided below, and a copy with the details included.  I will keep updating this as family research reveals more information.

An abbreviated family tree is included afterwards.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/2/edit?mid=1vOkyIUIY4-4dZEJGXXUNPCOpEECB0yQW&usp=sharing

   

    Family connection to listed places, supplemented by Family Tree included below - 

My Family tree:  6 generations -



Christine Cavanagh   Updated 21 June 2024 

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