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Anne Kilcoyn
In the mid-1800s, Ireland was devastated by the Great Famine, a time of widespread starvation and loss. Thousands of families were forced to leave their homeland in search of survival and opportunity.
Anne Kilcoyn was among those who made the difficult choice to leave Ireland. She moved to New York City after meeting Cornelius O'Reilly in Cavan County, where they had tried to build a life before joining the wave of Irish immigrants fleeing poverty.
Anne at a family gathering, New York City
Anne Kilcoyn became a mother, grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, building a strong family in America with Cornelius. Her resilience shaped generations of Irish-American descendants who honor her legacy and keep her story alive.
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