The Heffernan Clan

The Heffernans came originally from Bilboa (pronounced Bilbow), Co: Limerick, Ireland. The family was raised in 49 Clare Street, Limerick. This is the family tree of James Heffernan and his wife Kathrine nee Carr and their nine children. Their youngest child Bridget nee Heffernan(1905-1983) married a James Crowley (1903-1980) and raised a family in Cork. The unusual thing is that in a previous generation Bridget nee Heffernans Aunt Bridget nee Carr also married a James Crowley (no relation). They emigrated to America and were never heard of again. This makes two James and Bridget Crowleys in two generations! My name is Don Crowley. My grandmother was Bridget nee Heffernan. If you have any new information or corrections please let me know. I'd love to hear from you.

James Heffernan was a tailor who died young (in his fourties). After his death they became a poor family of mixed fortunes. One of his grandchildren (Eamonn Ryan) went on to become amateur welterweight boxing champion of Ireland. This family tree is not complete. There is also a small photo album available. The listings may not be in cronological order yet. There is also a 1901 census recording of the family when they still lived at Bilboa.

James Heffernan and Kathleen nee Carr had
nine children
an unknown number of grandchildren
an unknown number of great-grandchildren
and an unknown number of great-great-grandchildren


James Heffernan and Kathleen nee Carr
Edmond known as Ned
Annie married Bill O' Connor (Hassels Cross, Limerick, Ireland)
Jim O' Connor married Norrie Griffin
Gerard
Patsy
Oliver
Ellen married Jack Collins (Kilcournan, Co: Limerick)
Sean
Gretta
Kathleen, still alive runs a B&B on the Ennis rd. in Limerick with her sister Mary
Jim
Mary
Eileen
Tom Heffernan married Maggie Payne (Keane street, Limerick)
Tommy (lived in Sutton/ Howth, Co: Dublin.
Patricia known as Popsey married John Dillan, children unknown (one son in the Netherlands)
Kathleen married Clarkie Madden, They had triplets, one of whom died at birth.
Phyllis married ?, lived in England and died young
Mary married Ned Ryan a baker who worked in the city asylum
Paddy (in England, is a builder)
Eamonn (amateur welterweight boxing champion of Ireland in the 1950's)
Kitty married Paul ? (Polish by birth). They have twins
Jim Ryan (New Jersey, USA was cured at Knock)
Nancy Ryan and Thomas Barrett (have two daughters and a son)
Noreen married Eddie Wallace
Phyliss married unknown (lived at 49 Clare street - original family home)
Willie married Peggy Hayes
David lives in Shannon, Co: Clare.
Kay married ? Kearney
Sheila
Mairead
Kathrine called Cathleen married Larry Nestor (emigrated to USA)
Jimmy (lives in Conn. USA)
Larry (married? and has children, more will follow)
Kathleen died of meningitus in her teens.
James married ?
Seamus (lives Conn. USA)
Peggy
Thomas
Eamonn (soccer player for Limerick City)
Kitty
Phyllis
Bridget married James Crowley
Daniel Stephen (called Donal) and Bridget nee Griffen
Donal Courtney (called Don) and Maria nee Loewy (called Merel)
Yves Matthieu
Georgia May
Colm Joseph and Tracy Eariss
Finbar James (called Barry)
Fergal Stephen
Aisling
Sinead (Aisling and Sinead are twins).
James Joseph, 24th March 1937-24th April 1937
Mary and John Molloy
Valerie
Ann
John (died one day old)
James Heffernan (called Jimmy) and Margaret nee Hickey
James Stephen (called Jim) and Marisa Giesey
Tadgh James Valentine
Mary and David Coughlain
Tara
Ann and Aidan Smyth
Marie
Evelyn
Kathleen and Edwin O' Connell
Jim and Michelle nee Coakley
Niamh
Emily
Edwin and Danette nee Lea Wing
Cathleen and Malachi Mallon
Emma Louise
Breda and Francis O' Toole (called Frank)
Karen
Francis (called Fran)
James
Una and Brian Pierce


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