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Ireland (Historical Counties) => Ireland => Derry (Londonderry) => Topic started by: Rossini on Monday 10 January 05 21:16 GMT (UK)
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I understand my gt grandmother came from somewhere called Tullinkisey (or any number of spelling variations) which I believe is close to Magherafelt.
Google hasn't been much help with this one, wonder if Rootschatters might have more idea. Thanks,
Gordon.
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Hiya Rossini
I couldnt find anything by searching for Tullinkisey but here a link to a local Magerafelt site I dont know if it will be any help at all
http://www.magherafelt.org.uk/home.php4
Willow
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The place you are after could be
Tullylinkisay
which is a townland in the Magherafelt area.
Hope this helps.
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Thank you Willow - I'll have a 'peruse' through that site, it's all interesting stuff, and new to me. I'll have to get across there one day to see the place.
Scotmum - I am quite sure you have it right - I Googled Tullylinkisay and now I have the spelling right a lot of info has come up. Very many thanks to you too.
Gordon.
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What is your mother's family name (madden)? You won't believe this but I live in Tullinkisay, Magherafelt. I know current families and might be able to share some current information with you.
As one of your respondents has said it is a townland name, not known outside of the 'church' areas. You mum will now that it is divided into a place called Newbridge, Aughrim and Magherafelt.
Many names still exist in the area (older family names) like Shaw, Bradley and so on.
I am related to Shaws, previously through McElhones. I am about to search for McElhone families and hope to find someone with information to share.
Hope this is helpful.
Celia.