The Mystery of Margaret 2- Where is Rahillakeen? And what surprise discovery did it hold for us?

 

             The view from Tory Hill overlooking the surrounding countryside

Map of Rahillakeen - you can see all the ancient raths on this map that probably gave the place its name. It lies at the foot of Tory Hill in southern Kilkenny.

Rahillakeen (sometimes called "Rathlikeen" and in church records "Rahalickeen") is a tiny townland consisting of about 391 acres. You can find this on a Google Map at 52° 20' 39" N, 7° 8' 10" W.

So- I just realized TODAY that TWO of my great- great grandmothers came from Rahillakeen! With a townland of 300 acres in size, they lived within walking distance of each other and most certainly knew each other. They met once again in Jerseyville, and their children married each other!

Margaret Grace born 1804, married John Kinsella in 1831, died 16 April 1884 Jerseyville was the mother of Ellen Kinsella.

 Here is her  marriage record.

Mary Fitzgerald born 1791, married John Quinn in 1815 died 7 Nov 1864 Jerseyville was the mother of Thomas Quinn. 

Here is her marriage record-


Ellen Kinsella married Thomas Quinn on 22 February 1859 at St. Francis Xavier Church in Jerseyville. These were my great-grandparents. 

Here is my grandmother, Nellie Quinn, with her parents Ellen Kinsella and Thomas Quinn.









Location: Kilkenny, Ireland

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