A photographic record of his Quin family connections
Born in Gorteen, Dangan in 1840 to John Hannan and Bridget Lynch
The family lived in a small house on his mother’s farm at Gorteen. A descendent, Tom Lynch, visits the remains of this dwelling in the images above.
In 1853 and 1855 the family is recorded as living in Carnmallow, but by 1858 they are recorded as living in Ballyroughan.
The son of the owner of the Ballyroughan estate, Patrick Quinlivan, married Paddy’s sister Mary in Quin in January 1861.
Paddy’s uncle, William Lynch, headed to Australia in 1852 with a cousin Mary White, friends Bridget and Mary Lawler. Descendents of the Lynch and Lawler families still live in the parish of Quin. In 1861 Paddy’s sister Mary and husband Pat Quinlivan, headed to Australia. Paddy followed and arrived there in 1863.
Left: Des and Ann Lynch at Kalgoorlie in 2003 Right: Mayor of Kalgoorlie Ron Yuryevich makes a presentation to them in the Town Hall. Des and Ann are the parents of Fergal Lynch. These are the nearest living relatives of Paddy Hannan.
Above: Unveiling of the Paddy Hannan plaque in Quin in 1993 by Tess Thompson, author of the book “A Claim to Fame”.
Left: Ron Yuryevich and his wife in 2013 during a visit to Clare
Above: Fergal Lynch with his parents and grandfather Tom Lynch at the launch of the book mentioned above. Also in the photo is Aidan Cahill, who wrote the forword for the book, Michael Noonan, Clare County manager, Tess Thompson, author and Michael Hillary, Mayor of Clare.
Left: The 2 Patrick Hannons.
Pat Hannon from Ardsollus sits beside a statue of Paddy Hannan in Kalgoorlie
Left: Richard Greaves Pioneer (on left) and Paddy Hannan
Below: Paddy Hannan’s uncle, William Lynch, in attendance at his daughters wedding in 1908
Left: Paddy’s brother, William Hannan, with his family
