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mental hospital / county home donegal

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Angela

Angela Report 27 Mar 2008 15:23

hi , can anyone tell me if it is possible to get records from a mental hospital / care home in letterkenny donegal from 1943 ? i have two sisters who died in 1943 - maryanne mcfadden 72yrs died 5th june in mental hospital letterkenny and winifred 60yrs died county home donegal .am waiting on death certs but wondered about records , i'd like to know why they were there . many thanks for any info , angela

donegalannie

donegalannie Report 28 Mar 2008 22:34

The name of the hospital is ST. Conals Hospital, High Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.
hope this is of some help.
Good luck.
Anne

Angela

Angela Report 29 Mar 2008 12:32

dear anne , thankyou very much , do you think this would be the same one as in 1943 ? thanks again , angela

donegalannie

donegalannie Report 2 Apr 2008 21:52

Hi Angela,
I think its very likely. Its a very old building and stil in use. The register for births, deaths & marriages is in this building too.
Lots of luck.
Anne

Angela

Angela Report 3 Apr 2008 11:32

hi anne , thanks, i've written to st conal's asking for info so fingers crossed !i also had reply to county home query and have written to them so fingers and toes crossed ! thanks again for taking the time to answer , angela

Sleepy

Sleepy Report 4 Apr 2008 18:48

Hi Angela

My Uncle died in a mental care hospital and the hospital I have been in contact with have been very helpful and have referred me to the National Archives as the hospital where my Uncle was only has a record of his name written in pencil and no further information, I am in the UK.

Back in those days people were put into institutions which were called mental asylums (please do not be offended by this information) and people were not allowed to visit them I hope this information helps you. I have yet to contact the National Archives but I think it is going to be difficult to find out further information.

Good Luck.

Darkie

Angela

Angela Report 4 Apr 2008 19:58

hi darkie , thanks for your input , i'll check out national archives and also hope to get some answers from home and hospital . i also think you are right - it probably will be difficult , especially ireland , but we live in hope ! thanks again , angela