Liskeevy

A commenter on this site (brentbiggs) helpfully pointed me to the Boston Pilot Information Wanted page, which is a database of advertisements for Irish immigrants. Apparently Luke Laughlin on the 16 of February 1856 posted an ad looking for his 3 brothers, Peter, Patrick, & Thomas. Luke lived in Brewer, Maine and him and his brothers came from "County Mayo, Parish Liskeevy, Townland Kilgevrin/Kilgiven, Barony Dunmoe, Poor-Law Taum".

Home County:	Mayo
Parish:	Liskeevy
Townland:	Kilgevrin/Kilgiven
Barony:	Dunmore
Poor-Law:	Tuam

Thanks so much to brentbiggs for pointing me to this important resource! I'm excited to finally know the exact location the Laughlins came from in Ireland.

Laughlins in Ireland

The Laughlin side of my heritage are rumored to have come from Aughagower, County Mayo, Connacht Province, Ireland.

Today there isn't much left in Aughagower. The total population is 875 people (2002 Census) and there are only a a few houses and pubs sprinkled in a beautiful pastoral setting. It is mostly known now for it's rich history.

There is remnants of a large medieval church and round tower that adjoins the graveyard. It dates to about 1000 A.D.

Photo courtesy of Andreas F. Borchert