Searching for birth place

Hi, I'm currently doing a family tree. I know my nan and her brothers and sisters lived in Ballinasloe before they moved to London. However I can't continue the family tree past my great grandma and grandad. As I can't be sure where they were born.
The details that I have,My Great Grandma Margaret Mary Monaghan 7th February 1906
My Great Grandad William Finn 19th July 1986
Their Children; Seamus 7th April 1926, Philip 19th August 1929, Dermot 27th May 1932, Mona 8th February 1935, Ursula 29th October 1936, Joan (my nan) 9th April 1940, Pauline Angela 16th June 1942.I have found a 1911 census which shows a Margaret Mary Monaghan aged 5 at that time with 8 brothers and sisters, which would match the information I know for definite. However it's shows her birthplace as CO Donegal, Mountcharles, Drumkeelan. I don't know much, if any, geographical information about Ireland and when searching Donegal is very far from Ballinasloe. I know it's possible she could have travelled I just hoped I could find some more concrete evidence that is her. I don't know her fathers name or mothers and so this makes it quite difficult as the census in 1911 shows Bryan and the census in 1901 shows Bernard as the head of household all other details the same. Sooo confusing.I cannot find any details on my great grandad as to where he was born or his parents details.I had hoped to find any details of their marriage which may shows their parents details or birthplace. If I could just confirm wether the census I have found is correct that would be a great start. Any help really appreciated, Thanks Chlo?

Hi Chloe,

Go to www.rootsireland.ie and search for Margaret Mary Monaghan born 1906 +- 5 years.    I got three hits

ActionCostSourceSurnameFirst NameYearCounty
15 creditsChurch BaptismMonahanMargaret Mary1906Co. Galway15 creditsCivil BirthMonaghanMargaret Mary1905Co. Tipperary15 creditsCivil BirthMonaghanMargaret Mary1907Co. Antrim

I found Margaret Mary Monahan 1906 Co. Galway.  I then went to the Galway site (just click on the magnifying glass).  this Margaret Mary was born in the parish of Ballinasloe.  You will need to open and view this record but it will give you information on her parents.  There is a special offer at the moment so it will cost you about €3 .

When you have the parents names yu can then search for all brothers and sisters of Margaret Mary.

Let me know if you are having any problems,

Kind regards,

Anne

Chloe:

This may be the 1911 census record for Margaret and her family.

http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Galway/Ballinasloe_Urban/Garbally_Demesne/448182/

Roger McDonnell

Yes that's it! So exciting! Thank you so much! Good to know they also lived in Ballinasloe. This gives me detail to go on now, hopefully I'll be able to find 1901 census and their birth and marriage details.

Really appreciate your help.

Chlo?