I am tracing my family tree, and I know the following:
My maternal Grandfather, John Terence Tormey, was the youngest of 13 or 14 children born in Moate in Westmeath in 1918. His father was Peter Tormey, His mother was Catherine (maiden name Macdonald). His brother Joseph was shot and killed in January 1921 by a British guard at an internment camp at Ballykinlar. He lost at least two other brothers in "the troubles".
If you have any other info about the Tormeys of Westmeath, I would be greatly chuffed!
Regards
Neil
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