early settlers of Minooka were from Omey Island, including Mulkerin, Powell, Flaherty, Flynn, and Toole. Later emigrants included Faherty, Lacy, and King.  Omey Island  ( Irish :  Iomaidh ) is a  tidal island  situated near  Claddaghduff  on the western edge of  Connemara  in  County Galway . From t he mainland, the