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Grok3 AI: James Comyn, father of Michael Comyn KC and James Comyn married to Ellenora Quin, Kilfenora, Co. Clare. Other children who had no children, Patrick, Delia, Lily, Katie and Johanna Frances. Going further to follow antecedents. This project is current

Posted on April 28, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

The Land League, formally known as the Irish National Land League, was established in 1879 to address the grievances of Irish tenant farmers against oppressive landlordism. In Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, the local branch was part of this broader movement, which … Continue reading →

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Grok3 AI: James Comyn SC, brother of Michael Comyn and Father of Sir James Comyn … Clareville, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare. Trying to establish antecedents.

Posted on April 26, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

James Comyn SC (Senior Counsel) was indeed the brother of Michael Comyn KC (King’s Counsel). Both were prominent Irish barristers from County Clare, known for their nationalist leanings and legal work in the early 20th century. They were born to … Continue reading →

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Grok3: James Comyn, SC, father of Sir James Comyn, brother of Michael Comyn, KC, and Clareville, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare. (Updating details on Grok3 AI from notes)

Posted on April 23, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

James Comyn SC (Senior Counsel), the father of Sir James Peter Comyn and nephew of Michael Comyn KC, was a prominent Irish nationalist barrister from County Clare. Born in the late 19th century, he was the son of a tenant … Continue reading →

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Grok3: Michael Comyn KC who defended and lost the case of Erskine Childers. There is an email to me dated 4th February 2013 from the great grandson of Erskine Childers which I have copied to Grok3 which has updated the data. However Grok already has a detailed account, which I share with you now. I asked Grok3 to give me a structure of how to investigate; their detail is challenging, (Updating details on Grok3 AI from notes)

Posted on April 18, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Email from great grandson of Erskine Childers to Michelle Clarke 4/02/13: Many thanks for your email. I must apologize for the rather lengthy delay in this reply. I have been in the middle of moving houses, so as you can … Continue reading →

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Grok3: Let’s explore Michael Comyn KC from Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare

Posted on April 9, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Michael Comyn KC was a prominent Irish barrister who played a key role in the Clifford and O’Sullivan case, a significant legal battle that unfolded in 1921 during a period of intense political upheaval in Ireland. This case arose in … Continue reading →

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Grok3: Comyn Origins. Burren Country to Bishop’s Quarter, Co. Clare

Posted on April 8, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Michael Comyn KC Ballvaughan, Co. Clare, son of James Comyn, married to Quin, Ballyvaughan, who are they descended from To address your question about Michael Comyn KC of Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, son of James Comyn, and his wife with the … Continue reading →

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Grok3: Charles ffrench Blake-Forster (1851-1874) see Sept: Blake-Forster search.

Posted on March 20, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

See new posts Charles ffrench Blake-Forster Charles ffrench Blake-Forster (1851–1874) was an Irish writer, historian, and public figure known for his contributions to the historical literature of County Galway and his brief but impactful career. Born in Forster Street House, … Continue reading →

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Grok3 : Peter Comyn executed 1830

Posted on March 19, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Yes, Peter Comyn was executed for arson in 1830 in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland. The execution took place following his conviction for deliberately setting fire to his residence, Scotland Lodge near New Quay, in December 1829. This act stemmed from … Continue reading →

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23andMe … Tortoise Boardroom Sensemaker.

Posted on September 27, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

23andMe, me, me   All seven independent directors of the DNA testing company 23andMe resigned last week after its founder, Anne Wojcicki, failed to produce an “actionable” plan to take the company private. So what? It’s an astonishing motion of no-confidence in Wojcicki … Continue reading →

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Have you opted for DNA test 23andMe; I have and all of a sudden I have found a grandaunt born in 1940’s living in New Jersey, one cousin once removed and about 1500 4th and 5th cousins!!! Someone sent me this link today. The site is closing but the links are there and a new site will emerge. “Irish Genealogy News publishes its final blogpost (Claire Santry)”. Also search canisgallicus Comyn, Blake-Forster, Comerford, Sr Maura O’Donohue, Ballykeale

Posted on July 15, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Tuesday 9 July 2024 Irish Genealogy News publishes its final blogpost And so it ends. After 14 years and 5,764 blogposts, Irish Genealogy News is taking its leave. Kind of. There will be no new blogposts but those that have … Continue reading →

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