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Flannery Clan

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PUBLICATIONS

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Flannery Clan Publications



Flannery: Irish origins & world-wide progress Flannery: Tithe Applotment Books (1824-1838) Flannery: Griffith's Primary Valuation (1848-1864) Flannery: Irish Civil Vital Index (1845/64-1901) Flannery: Irish Civil Vital Index (1901-1935) Flannery: 1901 + 1911 Census of Ireland

Flannery Clan Newsletter (#1-10) Flannery Clan Newsletter (#11-20) Flannery Clan Newsletter (#21-30) Flannery Clan Newsletter (#31-40) Flannery Clan Newsletter (#41-50) Flannery Clan Newsletter (#51-60)




Flannery: Irish origins & world-wide progress



"Flannery : Irish origins and world-wide progress" . . . ISBN 0-9537909-0-8 . . . Dublin, Ireland; 2000

Our first clan publication was launched at the inaugural international Clan Gathering in Dublin on Saturday 5th August 2000. There is a limited print run of 500 copies, of which 50 copies have been allocated for donation to designated libraries and societies, leaving 450 copies available for sale.

Copies may be reserved by emailing the
editor, but shall otherwise be sold on a first-come-first-served basis. 85 copies were sold on the first day of publication, so we don't expect the books to be gathering dust on the shelves for too long!

The price for one book is EUR 15 (US$20 / STŁ10 / CAN$22 / AUS$24) inclusive of postage to anywhere in the world. As a special offer, the price for two books is just EUR 22.50 (US$30 / STŁ15 / CAN$33 / AUS$36) inclusive of postage.

Members of the clan may purchase copies of the book online by PayPal, or by cash or cheque in the same way that you would pay your annual subscription.

Stocks are dwindling so order your copy before they are all gone!




Flannery: Tithe Applotment Books (1824-1838)



"Flannery : Tithe Applotment Books (1824-1838)" . . . ISBN 0-9537909-1-6 . . . Dublin, Ireland; 2002

Our second clan publication was launched at the national Clan Gathering in Galway on Saturday 27th July 2002. This is a bound transcription of all of the tithe records relating to Flannerys / Flannellys. The records pertain to the period 1824 - 1838, just prior to the mass exodus prompted by the Great Famine in Ireland. In the absence of surviving Irish national census returns for the period, these records are a vital census substitute to aid researchers trace their roots.

The publication has been produced specifically for donation to designated libraries, societies and local heritage centres as our gift to posterity, and is not intended for sale to the general public.

Copies may be requested by emailing the
editor.




Flannery: Griffith's Primary Valuation (1848-1864)



"Flannery : Griffith's Primary Valuation (1848-1864)" . . . ISBN 0-9537909-2-4 . . . Dublin, Ireland; 2004

Our third clan publication was launched at the national Clan Gathering in Tipperary on Saturday 31st July 2004. This is a bound transcription of all of the valuation records relating to Flannerys / Flannellys. The records pertain to the period 1848 - 1864, just after the mass exodus prompted by the Great Famine in Ireland. In the absence of surviving Irish national census returns for the period, these records are a vital census substitute to aid researchers trace their roots.

The publication has been produced specifically for donation to designated libraries, societies and local heritage centres as our gift to posterity, and is not intended for sale to the general public.

Copies may be requested by emailing the
editor.




Flannery: Irish Civil Vital Index (1845/64-1901)



"Flannery : Irish Civil Vital Index (1845/64 - 1901)" . . . ISBN 0-9537909-3-2 . . . Dublin, Ireland; 2006

Our fourth clan publication was launched at the national Clan Gathering in Mayo on Saturday 29th July 2006. This is an index to the registered Births, Marriages and Deaths relating to Flannerys / Flannellys. The records pertain to the period 1845/64 - 1901, in the aftermath of the Great Famine in Ireland up to the 1901 Census. In the absence of surviving Irish national census returns for the period, these records are a vital census substitute to aid researchers trace their roots.

The publication has been produced specifically for donation to designated libraries, societies and local heritage centres as our gift to posterity, and is not intended for sale to the general public.

Copies may be requested by emailing the
editor.




Flannery: Irish Civil Vital Index (1901-1935)



"Flannery : Irish Civil Vital Index (1901 - 1935)" . . . ISBN 0-9537909-4-0 (978-0-9537909-4-4) . . . Dublin, Ireland; 2010

Our fifth clan publication was launched at the national Clan Gathering in Clare on Saturday 25th July 2010. This is an index to the registered Births, Marriages and Deaths relating to Flannerys / Flannellys. The records pertain to the period 1901 - 1935. In conjunction with the Irish national census returns for 1901 and 1911, these records are a vital aid for researchers.

The publication has been produced specifically for donation to designated libraries, societies and local heritage centres as our gift to posterity, and is not intended for sale to the general public.

Copies may be requested by emailing the
editor.




Flannery: 1901 + 1911 Census of Ireland



"Flannery: 1901 + 1911 Census of Ireland" . . . ISBN 0-9537909-5-9 (978-0-9537909-5-1) . . . Dublin, Ireland; 2011

Our sixth clan publication was released on 11th November 2011. This is a complete transcript of the Irish national census returns for 1901 and 1911 relating to Flannerys / Flannellys (and their named relatives bearing different surnames). The records pertain to the national census conducted on 31st March 1901 and 2nd April 1911. In conjunction with the index to the registered Births, Marriages and Deaths, these records are a vital aid for researchers.

The publication has been produced specifically for donation to designated libraries, societies and local heritage centres as our gift to posterity, and is not intended for sale to the general public.

Copies may be requested by emailing the
editor.




Flannery Clan Newsletter (#1-10) Flannery Clan Newsletter (#11-20) Flannery Clan Newsletter (#21-30)

Flannery Clan Newsletter (#31-40) Flannery Clan Newsletter (#41-50) Flannery Clan Newsletter (#51-60)



"Floreat Arbor" - Flannery Clan Newsletter . . . ISSN 1649-1386 . . . Dublin, Ireland; quarterly since 1999 (publication is temporarily on hold)

An informative quarterly newsletter entitled "Floreat Arbor" is issued to all subscribing members of the Flannery Clan around the globe, and helps to keep everyone abreast of research development and social events. Regular features include a topical editorial; progress reports on membership, archives, gatherings, website; and special features on items of specific interest to members.

The newsletter takes its name from the motto on the coat of arms granted to Sir James Flannery. The Latin motto "Firmitate Coeli Floreat Arbor" means "May The Tree Flourish In Heaven"; and "Floreat Arbor" or "May The Tree Flourish" is a reference to both our genealogical endeavours, ancient roots, and the continued success of Flannerys worldwide.

Issue dates are the first of February (Spring Issue), May (Summer Issue), August (Autumn Issue) and November (Winter Issue). Members are encouraged to contribute items of news for inclusion. The copy deadline for receipt of contributions is one month prior to issue. The Winter quarterly includes an annual Research Supplement which lists the individual research interests of all of our members. To the best of our knowledge, this is the only research directory in the world which is specific to Flannery / Flannelly research!

In addition to individual quarterly issue to members around the globe, every ten issues are bound together as volumes and donated to designated libraries, societies and local heritage centres as a record of our research and activities.

Prospective Pulitzer Prize material may be sent to the editor by mail to Flannery Clan, 81 Woodford Drive, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, Ireland; or email to
oflannery@eircom.net


Other Publications



Accepting the Challenge: The Memoirs of Michael Flannery Landford Flanary: Ancestors and Descendants, 1600-2000 Following in the Footsteps of the Four Famous Flannerys On Creaking Ships Past-Forward Kinfolk: A Historical Look at the Flanary Family of Floyd County Young & Wicked




Accepting the Challenge: The Memoirs of Michael Flannery



"Accepting the Challenge: The Memoirs of Michael Flannery" . . . ISBN 0-9518567-3-1 . . . Dublin, Ireland; 2001

This is the autobiography of the late Michael Flannery (1902 - 1994) of Tipperary and New York. It is not a clan publication, but we are happy to recommend it to members with an interest in the exploits of the famous civil war veteran.

The book was edited by Dermot O'Reilly, and comprises a series of nineteen autobiographical essays which vividly portray events ranging from Michael's early upbringing in Knockshegowna in 1902 to the trial of the Brooklyn Five in 1982. His personal accounts of the Irish civil war provide an enlightening insight into this episode of Irish history.

Copies may be purchased from Irish Freedom Press, 223 Parnell Street, Dublin 1, Ireland.

The book costs EUR 12.70 (excluding postage); contact
SAOIRSE regarding postage.




Landford Flanary: Ancestors and Descendants, 1600-2000



"Landford Flanary: Ancestors and Descendants, 1600-2000" . . . ISBN (-) . . . Bowling Green, Kentucky, U.S.A.; 2002

This is not a clan publication, but was written by one of our clan members: Ray Flannery, together with Pat Long, both descendants of Landford Flanary (1877-1923) of Elliott County, Kentucky, whose forebears emigrated from the province of Munster, and we are happy to recommend it to all members.

The book is a very interesting account of the reputed and documented ancestors and descendants of Landford Flanary, and is written in the form of a series of historical notes and personal biographies. Although the readership is primarily aimed at members of the extended family, the book will also prove interesting to a much wider readership as an engaging account of rural Kentucky through the ages.

Copies may be ordered directly from Ray Flannery in Kentucky:
(cashwork@bellsouth.net).




Following in the Footsteps of the Four Famous Flannerys



"Following in the Footsteps of the Four Famous Flannerys" . . . ISBN 1-906017-00-X . . . The Connaught Telegraph, Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland; 2006

This is not a clan publication, but was written by one of our members: John Mulligan, and we are happy to recommend it to all members.

In the early 1860s four young men left their family's smallholding in the West of Ireland and set out to walk the 120 or so miles to Dublin. This was the first leg of a journey that brought them to New Zealand, where they found themselves at the centre of an extraordinary story.

Nearly a hundred and fifty years later the author set out to walk the same route, and in doing so he found time to consider the story of the four Flannerys and their achievements. This book is not just his story, but theirs as well, and even by modern day standards it is an amazing tale.

"Following in the Footsteps of the Four Famous Flannerys" details the author's trek across Ireland, first tracing the Royal Canal Way from Dublin to the River Shannon, and then continuing onwards to the West Coast at Newport in County Mayo. The book will be of interest to anyone who wants to walk either the Royal Canal Way or the longer coast-to-coast route; it is a detailed description of the topography and terrain, interspersed with interesting snippets of canal and railway history. As he walks, the author unfolds the incredible story of four farm boys fleeing poverty in post-famine Ireland, overcoming almost impossible odds to follow their dream.

Flannery Clan note: Thomas Flannery of Lomcloon married Una (alias Winifred) Casey of nearby Clooncunny, and settled in Clooncunny in the parish of Killaraght in County Sligo near the Roscommon Border. Four of their sons: Brian, Tom, Michael and Peter emigrated to New Zealand, starting with the 120 miles walk from home to Dublin. They joined the New Zealand gold rush and worked the Undaunted Goldmine of Matakanui by cleverly and tenaciously diverting water from Chatto Creek by manually digging a canal over twenty miles of difficult terrain. The marathon hand-dig took over two and a half years to complete but the lads were rewarded by a handsome gold strike that bought extensive farms in Central Otago. This true story would make a great film!

All of the royalties and profits from the sale of this book are being donated to the Aurelia Trust, a non-profit Irish NGO that works to improve the lives of abandoned and at-risk children in Eastern Europe.

Copies may be purchased online, please visit
www.fourflannerys.com for details.




On Creaking Ships



"On Creaking Ships" . . . ISBN 978-1-894668-32-3 . . . Windsor, Ontario, Canada; 2008

This is not a clan publication, but was written by two of our members: Jack & Louise Boyde, whose Flannery ancestors hailed from County Tipperary, and we are happy to recommend it to all members.

Jack and Louise Boyde have written a most readable family history. If you enjoy Irish humour and lore, then reading about Gleesons, Flannerys, McGraths, Ryans, McIntyres, McEnerys and Windsor Boydes will regale you constantly. Of special interest are the vignettes of some of the ordained "giants" of yesteryear, like Bishop Fallon, Msgr. Austin Roney, Msgr. John "Pippy" Rooney, Msgr. West Thomas Flannery, Fr. Jeremiah Gleeson, and Fr. Ernest Joseph Lajeunesse, C.S.B. Jack's father, John R. Boyde, was one of the architects of St. Peter's Seminary, Brescia Hall, and Holy Name of Mary Church in Windsor, ON. The book's breezy, witty, and cogently earthy style will give you hours of relaxed and informed local history. You will not be bored!

Copies may be ordered directly from Jack Boyde in Canada:
(jboyde1@cogeco.ca) or tel.: 519-735-2193. CAN$25.00 including postage and shipping.




Past-Forward



"Past-Forward: A three-decade and three-thousand mile journey home" . . . ISBN 978-1-4327-5225-5 . . . Denver, Colorado, U.S.A.; 2010

This is not a clan publication, but was written by one of our clan officers: Maureen Wlodarczyk, whose Flannelly ancestors hailed from County Sligo, and we are happy to recommend it to all members.

The book, written in the form of a letter to Maureen’s grandmother Kate, tells both the story of the thirty-year search itself along with the discovered tale of Kate’s Irish ancestors from the late eighteenth century in the West of Ireland, to their emigration to America in the mid-nineteenth century fleeing the devastating potato famine and through the next eight decades in Jersey City, New Jersey as successive generations struggled to make their way despite hardship and tragedy. The Genealogical Society of New Jersey reviewed “Past-Forward” saying the book is “an excellent example of taking genealogy far beyond just names and dates….valuable to anyone who has an interest in the journey of seeking their ancestors.”

Copies may be purchased online, please visit
here for details.




Kinfolk: A Historical Look at the Flanary Family of Floyd County



"Kinfolk: A Historical Look at the Flanary Family of Floyd County" . . . ISBN 978-1-4520-7538-9 . . . Bloomington, Indiana, U.S.A.; 2010

This is not a clan publication, but was written by one of our clan members: Parley Bryan Flanery Jr., grandson of William Isaac (Bill) Flanery (1877-1963) of Floyd County, Kentucky, whose forebears emigrated from the province of Munster, and we are happy to recommend it to all members.

The book is a very interesting collection of personal reminiscences by numerous members of the extended family. The memoirs paint an intriguing kaleidoscope of personal biographies of family members past and present. The closing chapter sets out an extensive family tree of reputed and documented ancestors and relatives of the author. Although the readership is primarily aimed at members of the extended family, the book will also prove interesting to a much wider readership as an engaging account of twentieth century rural Kentucky.

Copies may be ordered directly from P. Bryan Flanery Jr. in Kentucky:
(bryanflanery@roadrunner.com).




Young & Wicked



"Young & Wicked: The Death of a Wayward Girl" . . . ISBN 978-0-9825504-8-9 . . . Ultra Media Publications; 2011

This is not a clan publication, but was written by one of our clan officers: Maureen Wlodarczyk, whose Flannelly ancestors hailed from County Sligo, and we are happy to recommend it to all members.

This is the true story of first generation Irish-Americans William Flannelly and his girl Polly Sexton. Born into poverty and growing up on the gritty streets of Lower Manhattan and Jersey City in the 1870s, this lesser Bonnie & Clyde took the wrong path early on, as child criminals. They continued down the slippery slope of petty criminality and anti-social behavior first as individuals and then as a star-crossed couple. They fled their homes and families to escape arrest and with the intention of disappearing into the shadows and fast times of the 1890s Bowery neighborhood in Manhattan. In the end, they not only disappeared, they lost themselves, one in body and the other in soul. A Star-Ledger book review described Young & Wicked as ”a sad and interesting tale.”

Copies may be purchased online, please visit
here for details.


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