The Mystery of History

FÁILTE Monaghan County Libraries welcome you to our Mystery of History Activity Book.

Knowing more about who you are and where you come from may not seem important when you are young, but as you get older and become more curious about the past there are many questions that you will need answered.

So now is the time to ask your Grandparents & Parents about their lives and their ancestors, because when they are gone, the answers go with them.

We need to appreciate the history that is on our doorstep, so we hope you enjoy learning a little bit about your area, our county and your family by completing the activities in this book.

Comhairle Chontae Mhuineachaín Monaghan County Council

Ainm Compiled by Catríona Lennon Image of Patrick Kavanagh on front cover courtesy of The National Library, Dublin.

WEBSITE SEARCHES

to determine the amount which TITHE APPLOTMENTS – These were compiled between 1823 – 1837 Church of Ireland, regardless of the occupiers of agricultural holdings were required to pay in tithes to their religion. the occupier, the amount of land they Most parishes in County Monaghan are covered, giving the name of held and the amount of tithes they had to pay. nd and list all the occupiers, townland, Go to the website www.nationalarchives.ie and search for your townla townland may be different in this record. parish and the year in the box below. Please note that the spelling of your

NAME OF OCCUPIER:

TOWNLAND:

PARISH:

YEAR:

PLEASE SEE BELOW EXAMPLE OF A TITHE APPLOTMENT RECO

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N O I T A U L A V S H T I F F I R G This was a survey carri ed out around 1861 in Co unty Monaghan, for th taxation. It covers all th e purposes of local e townlands and street s, showing the names the land and buildings of the head of household, they leased and from wh om the property was lea sed tion for your townland Go to the website www.askaboutireland.ie and search Griffiths Valua townland and street may or street and fill in the details in the box below. The spelling of your appear different in this record.

NAME OF OCCUPIER:

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TOWNLAND:

PARISH:

DS CIVIL RECOR & MARRIAGES FOR BIRTHS, DEATHS

Search www.irishgenealogy.ie

ths & Marriage records are: The years covered for Births, Dea 5 – 1947 Deaths: 1871 – 1972 Births: 1864 – 1922 Marriages: 184 genealogy.ie and people in these records www.irish h Iris ous fam ing ow foll the for Search . information you find on each person fill in the boxes on page 7 with the 1.

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7 The birth of Thomas Crean in 187 & Grace Gifford in 1916 tt The marriage of Joseph Plunke 1967 The death of Patrick Kavanagh in

, MARRIAGE & DEATH RECORDS SEE BELOW EXAMPLES OF BIRTH

BIRTH:

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MARRIAGE:

DEATH:

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BIRTH RECORD THOMAS CREAN Date & Place Name of Birth

Sex

Name, surname & Dwelling place of Father

Name, Profession surname & of Father Dwelling place of Mother. Surname before Marriage

Date when Registered

MARRIAGE RECORD JOSEPH PLUNKETT & GRACE GIFFORD Church, County and Date of Marriage When Married

Name & Age Surname of Bride & Groom

Bachelor, Spinster, Widowed

Profession Residence Father’s at time of Name & Marriage Surname

Profession of Father

Witness Names ie. Groomsman & Bridesmaid

DEATH RECORD PATRICK KAVANAGH Date & Place Name & Sex of Death Surname

Bachelor, Age Spinster, Widowed

Occupation Cause of Death

Name of Date Person Registered present at death

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1901 & 1911 CENSUS

Go to the website www.nationala rchives.ie and search for the following famous Irish people.

Fill in the box on page 9 with all the details found in the census re lating to each person searched.

James Connolly-1901

The 1901 return shows James Connolly, Irish socialist leader and signa tory of the1916 Proclamation, living in a house in Merchants Quay, Dubl in.

Michael Collins-1901

The 1901 return for the Collins family living at Woodfield, Coolcrahee n, Cork, includes Michael, a 10 year old schoolboy Michael Collins know n as “the Big Fellow”. Collins was a revolutionary leader, a member of the 1st Dáil, Chairman of the Irish provisional government and commander-inchief of the provisional government army. On the 22nd August 1922, Michael Collins was fatally wounded at an ambush at Béal na Bláth.

Dr. Douglas Hyde-1901

The 1901 return records Douglas Hyde and his family living in Ratra, Frenchpark. Scholar of the Irish language he published a subs tantial amount of Irish verse under the penname “An Craoibhín Aoibhinn” and was co-founder of the Gaelic League. He would later become a Senator and the first President of Ireland from 1938-1945.

Patrick Kavanagh-1911

The 1911 return for the Kavanagh household in Mucker, Kiltybegs , Co. Monaghan includes 7 year old Patrick, later to become poet and novelist.

Fans of Kavanagh’s autobiographical novel ‘The Green Fool’ will note his father’s occupation, shoemaker.

W.B Yeats -1911

Return for WB Yeats, (spelled YEATES in 1911 census) staying at Nolan’s Hotel in South Frederick St. in 1911, accompanied by Lady Augusta Gregory. A poet and dramatist, Yeats was one of the foremost figures of 20th century literature and was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1923. He was the driving force behind the Irish literary Revival and, along with Lady Gregory and others, founded the Abbey Theatre.

He served as a senator for two terms.

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Details found in Census: Christian Name Surname Relation to Head of Family Religion Education Age Sex Occupation Married/Single County/Country Born Language Afflictions

ADRAIG PEARSE)

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N A H G A N O M Y T N U O C IN E R E WH - OUR HERITAGE?

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Where in Co. Monaghan would you find this building and what is it called?

Clue: You won’t be lazy here!.......................................................................... ...........................................................................................................................

2. Where in Co. Monaghan would you find this building and what is it called?

Clue: This one should be handy!..................................................................... ...........................................................................................................................

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3. Where in Co. Monaghan would you find these and who were they built for?

Clue: Erica in the forest is nearby!............................................................................ ......................................................................................................................................

4. Where in Co. Monaghan would you find this building and what is it called?

Clue: A piece of metal might help! ............................................................................ ......................................................................................................................................

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5. Where in Co. Monaghan would you find this building and what is it called?

Clue: Big Tom may have visited!............................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................

6. Where in Co. Monaghan would you find this monument and who is it dedicated to?

Clue: The name rhymes with Lawson! ................................................................ ................................................................ ................................................................ ................................................................ ................................................................ ................................................................

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7. Where in Co. Monaghan would you find this building and what is it called?

Clue: This little piggy went to! ................................................................................. ......................................................................................................................................

8. Where in Co. Monaghan would you find this waterfall and who is the area dedicated to?

Clue: There won’t be any sheep in this park!........................................................... ......................................................................................................................................

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9. Where in Co. Monaghan would you find this building and what is it called?

Clue: Stoney grey soil of Monaghan! ....................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................

10. Where in Co. Monaghan would you find this building and what is it called?

Clue: A Beatle got married here!!.............................................................................. ......................................................................................................................................

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COUNTY MONAGHAN FACTS

CROSSWORD

ACROSS

4. What is the name of the record which collects information from the . whole population of a country?

5. How many baronies in County Monaghan?

7. What craft work is Carrickmacross famous for?

8. Where in County Monaghan is Mannan Castle?

10. What relation is your uncle’s son or daughter to you?

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2.

3.

6.

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What is the smallest parish in County Monaghan?

Another word for whom one is descended from?

What is the most common surname in County Monaghan?

What is the name given to the study of tracing lines of descent?

In what County Monaghan town is the County Library HQ?

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E M A N R U S R LA U P O P N A H G A N O M COUNTY

WORD SEARCH

CLERKIN CONNOLLY DUFFY FINNEGAN

HUGHES KELLY MCARDLE MCCABE

MCCARRON MCKENNA MCMAHON MCPHILIPS

Find the words in the puzzle.

MURPHY SMITH

Words can go in any direction.

Words can share letters as they cross over each other.

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NAME THE STREETS AND TOWNS IN CO UNTY MONAGHAN THAT FEATURE IN THESE OLD PHOTOGRAPHS.

1. Clue: The Wetlands. ...................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................

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2. Clue: Nudie’s Wall. ..................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................

3. Clue: Ulster GAA Final. ............................................................................................. ......................................................................................................................................

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4. Clue: Lace Making. ..................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................

5. Clue: Peter’s Lake. ..................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................

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N A H G A N O M Y T N U O C F O Y R HISTO GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ 1. What was the name of the man from Co. Monaghan who was the first manager of Liverpool Football Club?

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2. Name the famous sportsman from Clones who won the mixed doubles at Wimbledon in 1912 & 1914?

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3. Name the famous man from Dublin Street, Monaghan who was involved in the tenant league movement, was a journalist and after emigrating to Australia became the Premier of Victoria?

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4. What is the name of the land and property survey carried out in Ireland between 1847-1864? ......................................................................................................................................

5. What relation is your mother’s grandmother to you? ......................................................................................................................................

6. Complete the title of the local weekly newspaper in County Monaghan “The .............................................................................................................................

7. Where can you view old newspapers on microfilm in County Monaghan? ......................................................................................................................................

8. For what years are the full census of Ireland records available to view? ......................................................................................................................................

9. What building in Castleblayney was once the old workhouse? ......................................................................................................................................

10. In what year did the railway close in Clones? ......................................................................................................................................

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A LETTER TO YOUR DESCENDANTS

scendants Write a letter to your de ay you live to let them know the w you think your life now and how ent to yours. their lives will be differ nd your Ask your teacher to se entry in letter to the library for our competition.

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H I S T O R Y , MA THS AND DATES

Meaning of sy mbols: - Minus. + Plu s. x Multiply. ÷ D ivide. = Equal

Year new Library opened on 98 Avenue, Clones

Clones Library opened - Year = in Market House, Clones

Year Carrickmacross Workhouse was built

+ Year Patrick Kavanagh died =

1901 + 1911 Census

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following census - 1926 recorded

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Number of Libraries in County Monaghan

The Northern Standard x Year = Newspaper started

Year the Potato famine began in Ireland Year Ireland was declared a Free State

of Monaghan Town + Year bombing

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Year Town councils were abolished

Monaghan town - Year courthouse was badly

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damaged by fire

Year County Museum opened in Monaghan number of baronies in Co. Monaghan

Barry McGuigan won + Year = WBA featherweight title in

Year of General Eoin O’Duffy’s death

of Battle of - Year Magheracloone ÷ Number

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Year Tyrone Guthrie from Annaghmakerrig house died Year of Easter rising in Ireland

Minister Heather + Year Humphreys was first

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x

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Year monument was erected in Tydavnet to celebrate Millennium year

London

of years in a decade

elected to Dáil Eireann

of Battle of Clontibret + = - Year Year the Civil War began in Ireland

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IYONURTGREANRDPAVREINTES &WPARENTS BIRTH AND NAME INFORMATION (Child’s own questions to answer).

1. What is your full name?

2. Are you named after somebody?

3. What is the name of your townland or street?

4. What is your birth date?

5. What is your birthplace? (City, county, state, country)

FAMILY INFORMATION (Questions to ask your parents & Grandparents)

1. What is your paternal Grandfather’s name?

2. What is his birth date and birthplace?

3. How many brothers and sisters does your paternal grandfather have and what are their names?

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4. Did his family have a nickname and why?

5. What is your paternal Grandmother’s name?

6. What is her birth date and birthplace?

7. Did her family have a nickname and why?

8. How many brothers and sisters does your paternal grandmother have and what are their names?

9. What is your maternal Grandfather’s name?

10. What is his birth date and birthplace?

11. Did his family have a nickname and why?

12. How many brothers and sisters does your maternal grandfather have and what are their names?

13. What is your maternal Grandmother’s name?

14. What is her birth date and birthplace?

15. Did her family have a nickname and why?

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16. How many brothers and sisters does your maternal grandmother have and what are their names?

17. What is your mother’s full name?

18. What is her birth date and birthplace?

19. How many brothers and sisters does your mother have and what are their names?

20. What is your father’s full name?

21. What is his birth date and birthplace?

22. How many brothers and sisters does your father have and what are their names?

EARLY YEARS (All of these qestions are to be asked of parents & grandparents)

1. Where was your first home?

Grandparents:

Parents:

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2. What was your favourite toy as a child?

Grandparents: Parents:

3. What are your earliest memories of your childhood?

Grandparents:

Parents:

4. What early memories do you have of your brothers and sisters?

Grandparents:

Parents:

5. What did your family do for fun when you were a child?

Grandparents:

Parents:

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6. What did you want to be when you grew up?

Grandparents:

Parents:

SCHOOL YEARS

1. What chores did you have and which was your least favourite?

Grandparents:

Parents:

2. Where did you attend school?

Grandparents:

Parents:

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3. What were your favourite subjects in school and why?

Grandparents:

Parents:

4. In what activities and sports did you like to participate?

Grandparents:

Parents:

5. At what age did you leave school?

Grandparents:

Parents:

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AFTER LEAVING SCHOOL:

1. Did you go to college or did you get a job after leaving school?

Grandparents: Parents:

2. What did you study at college?

Grandparents: Parents:

3. What was your first job?

Grandparents:

Parents:

4. What was your first car?

Grandparents:

Parents:

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WORLD VIEWS

1. What do you consider the most important inventions made so far during your lifetime?

Grandparents:

Parents:

2. What concerns you most about what is going on in the world today?

Grandparents:

Parents:

3. What world figure do you admire the most and why?

Grandparents:

Parents:

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Grandmother

Great-grandfather

Mother

Great-grandmother

Grandfather

Great-grandfather

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TREE Great-grandmother

Grandmother

Great-grandfather

Father

Great-grandmother

Grandfather

Great-grandfather

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JUMBLED WORDS

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All these jumbled-up words relate to family history and relationships.

How many can you solve?

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ABOUT MONAGHAN COUNTY LIBRARY SERVICE

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Monaghan County Library Service is part of Monaghan County Counc oss, Clones & Monaghan.

There are library branches in Ballybay, Castleblayney, Carrickmacr ry schools, Nursing Homes There is also a Library Van which delivers books to Preschools, Prima and Care facilities. gives you free access to In addition to our library buildings, we have an ‘Online Library’ which apers and online classes. thousands of digital Comics, books, audiobooks, magazines, newsp like a library card just Library Membership is completely FREE for everyone. If you would the application form. Your pop into your local library with a parent or guardian and complete Once you have your card you Parent/Guardian will need to bring proof of address and Photo ID. read your books, don’t worry, can borrow up to 12 books for 3 weeks. But if it takes you longer to would prefer to see you read we don’t charge fines anymore for books that are late back. We books than charge you money!

Republic Of Ireland so make Your Library Card can be used in any public library throughout the sure to take it with you if you are going on holidays! if any library has it and if If you want a book that isn’t in one of our libraries we’ll check to see means that your library card they do we’ll ask them to send it to us so you can borrow it. This d it doesn’t cost you a cent to can give you access to MILLIONS of books across the Country….an get them! programmes throughout the We don’t just provide books. We also run lots of activities and book is an example! We also year to promote the fun side of reading & learning. This activity ce Workshops and much do things like Reading Challenges, Coding Clubs, Art workshops, Scien more! ghan.ie/library/

For details on our services and opening hours please visit www.mona

history, the materials that Monaghan County Library is dedicated to preserving the area’s local ials available to researchers document the history of County Monaghan and to make these mater and the general public. trust for future generations.

The goal of the library is to collect and maintain these materials in y of County Monaghan past Our Local History includes the political, social and economic histor and present. study of your family history.

We also host a range of Genealogy records that can assist with the & death notices in the local Many of these are available online but some, such as the obituaries People’s Advocate have been newspapers ‘The Northern Standard’, The Monaghan Argus & The Branch Library. compiled in-house and are only available to view in a Co. Monaghan te. You may also like to have You can however view the index to these obituaries on our websi series which demonstrates a look at our recommended websites or our Local History Video various online sources.

ct Catríona For assistance with genealogy and local history queries, please conta .

Lennon at Clones Library. clennon@monaghancoco.ie 047 74713