Ann (Gaughan) Geraghty Family, Drum, Mullet Peninsula to Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Ruth and Jose at the Tuke Exhibition. Ionad Deirbhile Heritage Centre
Annie Geraghty daughter of Henry and Ann (Gaughan) Geraghty born in Drum, Mullet Peninsula, County Mayo
Ann (Gaughan) Geraghty along with her family, Mary age 24, Pat 22, Ellen 20, Kate 18, James 9, Annie 6 and Lizzie 4, emigrated from the townland of Drum, near Binghamstown, situated on the Mullet Peninsula. The Geraghty family left onboard SS Nestorian 30th March 1883. No destination was stated for the family, on the ship’s manifest.
The 1885 Minnesota State Census shows Ann and husband Henry “Garrety, Garrity” (who may have travelled out before the family) also Mary, Patrick, Kate, James, Annie and Elizabeth, living in Minneapolis.
Annie’s granddaughter Ruth Stein Gaytan and Jose recently travelled back from St. Paul, Minnesota. On arrival in Ireland Ruth and Jose headed straight for the Mullet Peninsula. A ‘journey of discovery’ Exploring well known landmarks, enjoying the beautiful scenery and beaches of the Mullet Peninsula. But first and foremost, searching out and making new family connections, discovering that indescribable ‘sense of place’ …….re-establishing a heartfelt bond once again.
Ruth at the Blacksod Memorial Garden
Blacksod Bay Assisted Emigration Sailings 
Glad you could visit the homeland, Ruth!
I had looked at the website in the past years, but nothing beats traveling to Ireland to where my Grandmother and ancestors were from. I loved finally meeting Rosemarie Geraghty and Phil McIntyre. Truthfully, I loved everything about our visit. I loved connecting with relatives and meeting new friends. I plan on coming back. Ten days was not enough in the Mullet Peninsula.