Last additions - Carrucan and Sweeney Photo Galleries

Last additions

Annaly House15 viewsAnnaly House, in Fanore, is the farmhouse B&B run by Pasty and Ann CarrucanSep 09, 2020

Annaly House27 viewsAnnaly House, in Fanore, is the farmhouse B&B run by Pasty and Ann CarrucanSep 09, 2020

2010 - Fanore ODonoghue's Pub25 viewsSep 09, 2020

2010 - Fanore main street27 viewsSep 09, 2020

2009 Michael Carrucan senior with wife Christine and granddaughter Laura29 views2009 - Michael Carrucan Senior, one of the 5 children of Dennis Carrucan, with his wife Christine and his son Michael Jnr.
Photo supplied by Michael Carrucan Jnr.Sep 09, 2020

2009 Michael Carrucan Senior with his wife Christine and son Michael Jnr30 views2009 - Michael Carrucan Senior, one of the 5 children of Dennis Carrucan, with his wife Christine and his son Michael Jnr.
Photo supplied by Michael Carrucan Jnr.Sep 09, 2020

2008 Anne James and Patsy Carrucan30 views2008 Anne James and Patsy CarrucanSep 09, 2020

2008 - Aloha Surf School in Fanore13 viewsWhen Frank Carrucan of Ballarat (Patrick line) visited Fanore in 2008, he found the Aloha Surfing Club and went for a swim in the Atlantic - brrr..I feel cold already.Sep 09, 2020

2008 - Aloha Surf School in Fanore22 viewsWhen Frank Carrucan of Ballarat (Patrick line) visited Fanore in 2008, he found the Aloha Surfing Club and went for a swim in the Atlantic - brrr..I feel cold already.Sep 09, 2020

2007 Fanore Football Club calendar26 viewsThe 2007 Fanore Football Club calendar features three Carrucans
Kevin (back row, seventh from left, senior team photo)
Patsy (back row, third from right, senior team photo)
Niamh (front row, right, Under 12 team)Sep 09, 2020

2000 - Faunarooska Castle25 viewsFaunarooska Castle is a name that comes up every now and then in the Peter Carrucan - Hannah Woods line. What was the connection?
At some time in the past, the farming property which included the Faunarooska Castle had passed into the hands of the Woods family. John Woods, Hannah's father, is mentioned as residing in Faunarooska in the 1855 Griffith Valuation. It was there that Hannah was brought up, within sight of the historic keep on the family property. Presumably it was still in reasonable repair when she emigrated to Australia in 1857 and, in her last years, she remembered it like that and expressed a desire to return to Ireland and lay claim to it.
Alas, by then, it was a derelict structure that was no longer capable of habitation.
This photo, taken between 1890 and 1915, shows the keep still more or less in its entirety although missing its roof. A collapse in 1985 left it as a ruinous pile of rocks.Sep 09, 2020

2000 - Fanore at Sunset27 viewsThis photo was given to us by Shane MacNamara, whose grandfather Patrick MacNamara was born in Fanore. He is related to both the Woods and Carrucans in Fanore. He commented:
Hannah Woods was the sister of my ancestor Frances Woods. Frances Woods married John Casey and their daughter Mary married my great grandfather Patrick McNamara.
I've also gone to Fanore. The first time was in 1982 where I spent an afternoon with Jim and Nancy Carrucan. One of my great aunts was living with the Carrucans. Unfortunately, I'm sketchy on which one and I think she was Nancy Carrucan's mother.
It's interesting you mention the Carrucans connection with fishing. I can vividly remember Jim Carrucan showing me a big catch of fish from the previous day. He mentioned at the time that he was the only one in the village who went fishing.
My grandfather (Patrick MacNamara) could not swim and as young children they were told stories of sea monsters presumably to keep them from venturing too close to the sea. Maybe that is why the Carrucans were the only fishermen in the village.Sep 09, 2020

1999 O'Briens Tower Sister Maureen Kelly25 viewsThis photo shows Sister Maureen Kelly (Patrick branch) when she was visiting Ireland in August 1999. She stands in front of O'Brien's Tower, on the Cliffs of MoherSep 09, 2020

1998 James Carrucan35 viewsPatrick and Bridget Carrucan had six children, Michael (1828), Patrick (1831), Bridget (1833), Peter (1837), Martha and Mary.
Their eldest son Michael stayed in Fanore and married Mary Droney, a local girl. Eventually the family farm was passed to him and in time it passed to his son Dennis and then to his son James.
This memorial card was issued to mark the death of James in 1998.
Today, James' son Patrick (Patsy), his wife Anne and their family occupy the property, which has expanded some five-fold from when Patrick senior first husbanded it.Sep 09, 2020

1998 Mary Paul and Kathleen Carrucan38 views1998 - Mary Carrucan, one of the children of Dennis Carrucan, grandson Paul and Kathleen Carrucan on right hand side with baby. This was taken in the original farmhouse.
Photo from Michael Carrucan Jnr, Paul's father.Sep 09, 2020

1996 Fanore - Jim Martin with Patsy, Jim and Nancy Carrucan32 viewsTaken when Jim and Helen Martin were touring the family haunts in Ireland in 1996, this photo shows Jim with Patsy Carrucan and Patsy's parents Jim and Nancy.Sep 09, 2020

1996 Fanore - Panorama Picture 122 viewsPart 1 of a panoramic shot of Fanore, taken by Jim and Helen Martin when they were visiting our Irish relatives in 1996.Sep 09, 2020

1996 Fanore - Panorama Picture 221 viewsPart 2 of a panoramic shot of Fanore, taken by Jim and Helen Martin when they were visiting our Irish relatives in 1996.Sep 09, 2020

1996 Fanore - Jim Martin with Patsy, Jim and Nancy Carrucan39 viewsTaken when Jim and Helen Martin were touring the family haunts in Ireland in 1996, this photo shows Jim with Patsy Carrucan and Patsy's parents Jim and Nancy.Sep 09, 2020

1996 - Wildflowers of the Burren31 viewsThe cracks and crevices of the limestone pavements in the Burren nurture a host of beautiful and unusual wildflowers. In spring, a mass of colours dots the landscape to delight the discerning walker. Varieties include Thrift or Sea Pink, Kidney Vetch, Mountain Avens, Orchid, Speedwell and Bloody Cranesbill.
Postcard bought by Jim and Helen Martin when touring Ireland in 1996.Sep 09, 2020

1991 - Jim Nancy and Katorina Carrucan with Estelle Simpson50 viewsIn early 1991, John and Estelle Simpson (Estelle Simpson nee Carrucan is a great grand daughter of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods) travelled to Ireland and met the Carrucans of Fanore. This photo shows Estelle (on right) with Jim, Nancy and Katorina Carrucan.Sep 09, 2020

1990 - Fanore Carrucans - James Eileen Sarah Mary47 views1990 - Fanore Carrucans - James Eileen Sarah MarySep 09, 2020

1943 - US Air Corps flying crew - John D Speakman front second from right36 viewsJohn D Speakman, (known to his family as Jack) was the second child born to Mary and Walter Speakman in 1924. When he came of age, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and was assigned to the 701st Bomb Squadron, 445th Bomb Group, 2nd Air Division and assigned the position of tail gunner as part of a B-24 bomber crew.
This photo, taken October 1943, shows Jack, front row, second from right - sourced from http://www.dj1953.com/1944/sidney's-story.htm.
Shot down on 24th February 1944, he was interned as a POW until the end of the war. In November 1946, he married Betty Lee Millman. Between 1947 and 1965, they had a family of 9 children, raising them all in the Catholic faith.
Jack had the pleasure to see all of his grandchildren born but he passed away on 29th September 1992, just short of seeing the first of his great grandchildren.Sep 09, 2020

1940 - Dennis Carrucan and family40 viewsThis photo shows Dennis Carrucan (in centre with flat cap) with some of his family. Dennis was the father of Patrick (1917), Michael (1919), Jimmy (1922), Mary (1924) and Jacko (1925).
Back right: Mary Carrucan
Front: Seamus Carrucan (Dennis Carrucan""s brother), Jimmy Carrucan (with accordion), Dennis Carrucan (with flat cap), Michael Carrucan on right (with violin).
Michael Carrucan (right) was born in 1919 so this photo must be around 1940.Sep 09, 2020

1939 Carrucan house38 viewsThe old Carrucan homesteadSep 09, 2020

1932 - Michael and Jimmy Carrucan37 viewsThis Fanore photo shows two of the children of Dennis Carrucan - Michael (born 1919) and Jimmy (1922). They are in the middle front with flat caps on. This photo must have been taken around 1932.Sep 09, 2020

1930 - Ellen Sullivan nee Carrucan52 viewsEllen, the fifth child of Michael Carrucan and Mary Droney, was born in 1863. She emigrated to America and settled in Delaware. She worked hard and earned her living caring for the children until she met her husband to be, John Dennis Sullivan, who worked for a leather company. They were married, settled in Wilmington, Delaware, and had three children. Their first child John died an infant at the age of 18 months. Their youngest daughter Ann died at the age of 19 years. Mary Elizabeth, born 28th June 28 1900, was their only child to reach adulthood and marry. Ellen died in 1940 aged 77.
This photo shows her in her later years in Delaware.Sep 09, 2020

1900 - Faunarooska Castle41 viewsFaunarooska Castle is a name that comes up every now and then in the Peter Carrucan - Hannah Woods line. What was the connection?
At some time in the past, the farming property which included the Faunarooska Castle had passed into the hands of the Woods family. John Woods, Hannah""s father, is mentioned as residing in Faunarooska in the 1855 Griffith Valuation. It was there that Hannah was brought up, within sight of the historic keep on the family property. Presumably it was still in reasonable repair when she emigrated to Australia in 1857 and, in her last years, she remembered it like that and expressed a desire to return to Ireland and lay claim to it.
Alas, by then, it was a derelict structure that was no longer capable of habitation.
This photo, taken between 1890 and 1915, shows the keep still more or less in its entirety although missing its roof. A collapse in 1985 left it as a ruinous pile of rocks.Sep 09, 2020

John Francis (Jack) Carrucan - 197622 viewsUncle Jack (John Francis Carrucan) was the last of the Carrucans living in Eltham. When he died in 1976, the long line was broken and the family farm in Dalton St was broken up and sold.Sep 09, 2020

John Francis (Jack) Carrucan - 197623 viewsUncle Jack (John Francis Carrucan) was the last of the Carrucans living in Eltham. When he died in 1976, the long line was broken and the family farm in Dalton St was broken up and sold.Sep 09, 2020

Plot 364 - Jim and Mary Murray22 viewsJim and his wife Mary Murray are buried in this simple plot - Jim was the last of the relatives living in Eltham and died in 1993.Sep 09, 2020

Plot 364 - Jim and Mary Murray24 viewsJim and his wife Mary Murray are buried in this simple plot - Jim was the last of the relatives living in Eltham and died in 1993.Sep 09, 2020

Mary and Patrick O"Callaghan24 viewsMary O'Callaghan died 1879 aged 64 and Patrick O'Callaghan died 1883 aged 67Sep 09, 2020

John and Mary Murray24 viewsRelatives John Murray (died 1867 aged 50) and his wife Mary Murray (died 1909 aged 76) rest in this plot.Sep 09, 2020

Long family Plot23 viewsThe Long family plot. Not sure if they are related or not but it"s a great headstone!Sep 09, 2020

Long family Plot21 viewsThe Long family plot. Not sure if they are related or not but it"s a great headstone!Sep 09, 2020

Michael and Mary Carrucan26 viewsMichael Carrucan was the oldest son of Patrick and Mary Carrucan. He inherited the Dalton Street farm from his father Patrick and farmed it until his death in 1943. His wife Mary was one of the grand daughters of Thomas Sweeney and married Michael in 1910 to unite these two great pioneering families.Sep 09, 2020

Plot 274 - Patrick Carrucan25 viewsPatrick Carrucan, born in 1831 in Ireland,migrated to Australia with his wife Mary in 1956 to join his sister Bridget who had migrated in 1853. He died on 6 October 1894 at age 63 and is buried in a family plot in the Catholic section of the Eltham Cemetery. His gravestone was in such disrepair that Betty Erickson (nee Carrucan) paid to have a new one erected in the late 1970s. Unfortunately, this gravestone, like the original, only honours Patrick and does not record the other family members buried here.Sep 09, 2020

Cemetery Plot 271 - Thomas Sweeney Family Plot45 viewsThomas Sweeney (1803 - 1867) has long been honoured as the pioneer settler of Eltham. Sweeney had in fact been transported to Australia as a convict. After a conditional pardon, he moved from Sydney to Melbourne and, in April 1842, wrote to Superintendent LaTrobe to purchase land on the south bank of the Yarra. he settled in Eltham at a property he called "Culla Hill" and lived the rest of his life there.
He died in 1867 at age 64 and is buried with his wife Margaret and various children a family plot.Sep 09, 2020

Cemetery Plot 271 - Thomas Sweeney Family Plot27 viewsThomas Sweeney (1803 - 1867) has long been honoured as the pioneer settler of Eltham. Sweeney had in fact been transported to Australia as a convict. After a conditional pardon, he moved from Sydney to Melbourne and, in April 1842, wrote to Superintendent LaTrobe to purchase land on the south bank of the Yarra. he settled in Eltham at a property he called "Culla Hill" and lived the rest of his life there.
He died in 1867 at age 64 and is buried with his wife Margaret and various children a family plot.Sep 09, 2020

Agnes Hayes (nee Carrucan), died 24/6/1917, aged 35 years26 viewsAgnes Mary Carrucan (1881-1917), the youngest child of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods, marked Thomas Albert HAYES (1876-1952) in 1900 at Heidelberg. They had 6 children as follows
Francis Vincent (1901-)
John Joseph (1905-1985)
Thomas Albert (1907-1954)
Percival (1909-)
Selwyn James (1912-1986)
Mary Agnes (Molly) (1915-1991).
Agnes died 24/6/1917, aged 35 years, and is buried in the Eltham Cemetery in the same plot as her husband Thomas who died in 1952.Sep 09, 2020

1950 - Early days of Doube Married Life26 viewsThis photo shows Brian Doube (B 1917), Mary Doube (b 1915), Charles Doube (b 1912) and Henry Doube (B 1913) with their mother Augusta (b 1882). They are each holding a baby, five in total, and the photo is captioned 'Early day of Doube married life' for obvious reasons!
Brian, Mary, Charles and Henry were all grandchildren of Bridget Mary Carrucan and John Doube.Sep 09, 2020

1950 - Brian Doube25 viewsBrian Doube (1917-2007) was one of 4 children born to Henry John (Harry) Doube (1879 - 1939) and Augusta Mary Ziesing (1882-1966) and was a grandchild of Bridget Mary Carrucan and John Doube.
Brian was known as the Doube Chronicler, such was his interest in family history, and much of our early Carrucan research was helped by his extensive studies. In March 1996 he and his wife Kathleen produced a 231 page Doube Chronicle entitled "The story of Brian and Kathleen Doube (nee Browne)".
A small number of copies of this document exist. This chronicle is based on their extensive research involving interviews, details from births, deaths and marriages offices and the South Australian Archives, and three visits to Counties Clare and Limerick, Ireland.Sep 09, 2020

1942 - marriage of Henry and Marie Doube25 viewsHenry Joseph (known as Harry), the second son Henry John (Harry) Doube (1879 - 1939) and Augusta Mary Ziesing (1882-1966), was born on 16th September 1913 in Adelaide. While serving in the RAAF during WWII, he met and subsequently married Marie Elizabeth Kelly, at St Savior's Catholic Church, Hindmarsh, on 6th April 1942 . They had a family of 4 boys - Michael, Anthony, Gregory and Paul.
Harry was a grandchild of Bridget Mary Carrucan and John Doube.
Back: Michael Kelly, Harry and Marie Doube, Mary Doube
Front: Mrs KellySep 09, 2020

1940 - Henry Joseph Doube26 viewsHenry Joseph (known as Harry), the second son Henry John (Harry) Doube (1879 - 1939) and Augusta Mary Ziesing (1882-1966), was born on 16th September 1913 in Adelaide. While serving in the RAAF during WWII, he married Marie Elizabeth Kelly at St Savior's Catholic Church, Hindmarsh, on 6th April 1942 . They raised four sons Michael, Anthony, Gregory and Paul.
These two fine photos show him during his time in the RAAF and as a younger man in the pre-war years.
Harry was a grandchild of Bridget Mary Carrucan and John Doube.Sep 09, 2020

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