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Title: Famine times near Kilkelly Ireland 1845 -1850
Post by: Amxjjo on Monday 27 October 25 18:58 GMT (UK)

I am interested in learning more about how the tenant farmers in the townland of Woodfield and Derrynanned faired during the famine period.  Hoping to be directed to primary sources, or any information you may have for me to be able to understand more fully the famine impact on this particular location  Many thanks  John C .

Title: Re: Famine times near Kilkelly Ireland 1845 -1850
Post by: Kiltaglassan on Monday 27 October 25 19:18 GMT (UK)

For information-

Kilkelly (Irish: Cill Cheallaigh, meaning 'church of Cellach') is a small village in County Mayo.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilkelly

Townland of Woodfield to the west of Kilkelly.
https://www.townlands.ie/mayo/costello/aghamore/kilkelly/woodfield/

Derrynaned townland further west.
https://www.townlands.ie/mayo/costello/aghamore/kilkelly/derrynaned/

Title: Re: Famine times near Kilkelly Ireland 1845 -1850
Post by: Sinann on Monday 27 October 25 20:42 GMT (UK)

A letter written by the priest living in Kilkelly 1847
https://www.mayo-ireland.ie/en/towns-villages/kilkelly/history/letter-to-the-times-1847.html

Title: Re: Famine times near Kilkelly Ireland 1845 -1850
Post by: Viktoria on Monday 27 October 25 22:31 GMT (UK)

You may find this book helpful:-
Annals Of The Famine In Ireland , by Asenath Nicholson .
ISBN 1874675 94 5. The Lilliput Press.


The author was American, she helped people with food and clothing and was an eye witness .
Hope it is helpful.
Viktoria.