I have traced my family back to the Errigal Trough area of County Monaghan. Subquently, I had a DNA test done. The DNA test indicates that I have an 89% chance of having a common relative in the last 200 years with a man who was born in Derrynoose, Armagh.
I also had my DNA results examined by http://www.irishorigenes.com/. Look for the Kelly case study. I am the first Kelly to have such a case study done. Dr. Bowles believes that my family originated in the Kilkelly area 1,200 to 1,000 years ago. I am looking for a Kelly farmer from the area who is interested in genealogy and either has or is willing to have a DNA test performed. I would like to compare my results with his. I am good for a pint or two at a local pub while meeting with such a farmer as mentioned earlier.
I leave for Ireland on May 6th and will be in the Kilkelly area for a few short hours on May 10th. However, since I am staying in Westport it would be easy for me to return to Kilkelly on either May 11th or 12th.
Please contact me by e-mail or leave a message on these boards.
pekellyco
Thursday 2nd May 2013, 03:18PMMessage Board Replies
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kilkelly is clled after the Kelly name
b lyons
Saturday 4th May 2013, 08:11PM -
they were custodians of the ancient church in Kilkelly ,the site is preserved with well close by.the old name for
kelly is in gaelic meaning= (Ceallach), there is a Kelly clan gathering here in Ireland and every few years they have a clan
gathering and elect their chief.The old name for the gathering was Aonach meaning= fair or market which
was held during the seasons of the year
b lyons
Saturday 4th May 2013, 08:25PM