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Famine times near Kilkelly Ireland 1845 -1850
« 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 .
book project "Finding Kate and Willie" underway. Trying to learn all about their lives and those of their parents and grandparents in County Mayo, townlands of Woodfield and Derrynaned ( Cahir ) from approx 1870 to 1920.  Kate and Willie left for USA in 1911 and settled in the Bronx NY. I am their grandson.

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Re: Famine times near Kilkelly Ireland 1845 -1850
« Reply #1 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/


Researching: Cuthbertson – Co. Derry, Scotland & Australia; Hunter – Co. Derry; Jackson – Co. Derry, Scotland & Canada; Scott – Co. Derry; Neilly – Co. Antrim & USA; McCurdy – Co. Antrim; Nixon – Co. Cavan, Co. Donegal, Canada & USA; Ryan & Noble – Co. Sligo

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Re: Famine times near Kilkelly Ireland 1845 -1850
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Re: Famine times near Kilkelly Ireland 1845 -1850
« Reply #3 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.
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