'Although grainy, this photo is dear to me. It was taken in Creaghmore, Clonakilty where Patrick O'Connor was born in 1877. I love the hats that both men are wearing, and especially the weskit worn by my great-grandfather. My grandfather returned to Ireland to help his father on his farm. Along with him came his wife, Ellen Spillane O'Connor and three young daughters, Alice, Mary Ellen, and Ann. They stayed for two years and returned to Needham, MA. Pictured, from left to right: my great-grandfather John O'Connor, my grandfather Patrick Harte O'Connor, and Polly the donkey.'
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