Kelly of Ardnaree, Ballina

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David Birney

Kelly of Ardnaree, Ballina

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Hello All
I am desperately seeking information with regard to my Great Grandfather, John Kelly, who was from Ardnaree, Ballina.
John Kelly was born c1853, Ballina, died 1921, Scotland.
John married Bridget Frain c1880, somewhere around Ballina.
John was employed as a fisherman, as was his Father, John (Mother unknown).
John and Bridget had ten children, all born in Ballina:
James b 1883
Katherine b 1885
Michael b 1887
John b 1888
Thomas b 1889 (My Grandfather)
Bridget b 1890
William b 1892
Peter b 1895
Joseph b 1897
Maude b 1899

I have been reasonably successful in tracing their steps after they went to Scotland sometime very soon after 1901, but any details of tracing them in Ireland has proved very frustrating.
I was wondering if anyone can help me find out the following:
John's birth/Parents.
John and Bridget's Marriage. (Bridget's Parents were John Frain and Catherine Ward).
John's Siblings.
John and Bridget's childrens' birth details.

John and Bridget are on the 1901 census, with the 10 children living in Ardnaree, Clare St, Parish of Kilmoremoy.
I would be extremely grateful for any assistance that any kind soul may have.

Thank You
David Birney
Victoria
Australia
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