Thank you for the reply and for the website.  

I'm not offended.  As for being 'Rubbish' - I think that there is something to the family lore.  It is also recorded in a short family history written by 
a grandson of Daniel Corcorans. I believe that Daniel Corcoran and eldest 
son, John, were taken away from their family during the Irish uprising.  The 
reason may or may not have even been for possession of a sword.  Whether they 
were exiled to the Isle of Man or elsewhere - I do not know.  That is what I 
am trying to determine.  I know that family lores have a habit of being 
changed over time - but I do believe that there is also some truth to it.  

Unfortunately, I am not knowledgable in the history of Ireland or the Isle of 
Man.  That is why I posted my inquiry.  I thought maybe there might have been 
a prison or perhaps a holding area where the British shipped the exiled 
people elsewhere.  I know that alot of England's prisioners where shipped to 
Austrailia.

I am short of time and have been slowly going through the Isle of Man links - 
I have not seen anything that would pertain.  

Perhaps someone on the board will have an idea.

Thanks again.

Shelly