Margaret Kiernan (nee Begley) born in Killoe, Co. Longford married Sonny Kiernan and they had 5 Children, Victor, Mary, Bridie, John and Nan. Margaret was also mother to Tom Brady (Longford) owing to the death of his mother at a very young age.

 

Margaret (Maggie) was a good host to the many customers that frequented the Forge over the years to have works done. Margaret lost her husband Sonny when he was just 54 years of age. Some years later Margaret made a very brave move for someone of her years, and emigrated to New York to live with her adult children who had emigrated there. She worked for many years and enjoyed her new life always visiting Kiernan’s Cross in the summertime. Margaret passed away in America on the 11th August 1993 aged 81 and her remains were repatriated to Ireland to be  reunited her with husband .