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are approximately 200 to 300 relatives. Most of the earlier families consisted of 10 to 12 children per family.
An interesting note was that when Christianity was being introduced in Ireland, the Druids, of which the Dwyers were members, incorporated it with their beliefs. One of the hallmarks of this "incorporation” was the symbols of the Oak Tree and Water.
Druid, or Druids, is Celtic in origin. They were members of an-order of priests in ancient Gaul and Rritian who appear in Welsh and Irish legend as prophets and sorcerers. Celtic being a sub family of the IndoEuropean language family comprising the Brythonic and the Goidelic branches.
While clearing the family cemetery in Ireland about 15 years ago. Jack informed us a fragmented Druid Cross was found. It was turned over to the government, officially listed and is currently housed under guard.
Jack also pointed out that the Dwyers still in Ireland are quite interested in their American cousins. He commented that “history comes full circle,” that the land in our motherland is almost indentical to Rappahannock by way of geography and topography.
Special thanks and notice go to our little cousin, Jason Pullen, who attended the drink table. He has gone to great lengths for the past two years and deserves to be recognized for his tremendous efforts.
It has been established that the . third Saturday in July from now on unless a new vote is taken, will be the day of our reunion. That date in 1994 will be the lfith! Mark it down and don’t forget.
Tipperary, as Jack put it, “The Golden Vale,” is very historic, and has lots of farms. The Golden "Vail" for me is that sheer bit of history, documentation etc., that separates us from finding our own Irish ancestors, and the connection with our friend. Jack.
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