do u know of any rellies that were moynihan ?
thanks Michele

Sorry i dont know the answer to your question Michele.
Danny

Danny,
Did you get the info you needed about the Rahilly's of Knockacorrin (kunukahorrin)? My grandmother was born there (Mary O'Healy (Haley)) ). I believe there is a connection to the Rahilly's.

John

Hi John,
I had an aunty Mary Healey who was married to my uncle(John Rahilly)
There could be a connection. I would hope you could give me some more information on the subject, thanking you
Danny

Hi Danny,
Where do you live ? I'm wondering what your difficulty was in connecting with the Rahillys. I'm sure they are still there in Knockacorrin. I have a first cousin (once removed) in San Francisco (Healy) who was born in Knockacorrin.
I used to visit Knockacorrin with my grandmother when I was a young fellow.

Best regards and Happy New Year.

John Aherne

Hi John,
I am living in England, the Rahilly's i remember was way back in 1949, i was 8 years old at the time.My uncle John was married to Mary Healey at that time(living in Knockacorrin)they had children named Peggy,Rose,Michael,Denis and a few more i can't remember.They are all my 1st cousins who i would like to get in touch with. What i am wondering is the above Mary Healey your grandmother,if so your mother could possibly be my cousin.I would Please like to know a bit more on the subject John.Thank's for all your help and a happy new year to you too.
Regards
Danny

Danny
the information that you have received so far is correct. Johnny Rahilly married Mary Healy and settled in the family farm in Knockacorrin. two of the sons Jack & Dano remain in the farm and the majority of the family moved to chicago.One of Jack's sons played gaelic football for kerry. two daughters became nuns and i believe did missionary work in Ghana.

Both Johhny and mary have died.
Mary Healy was also born in Knockacorrin. she was my gradfather's sister( John Healy)one of John's sons sean moved to San Francisco in the 50's/60's

that would make us 2nd cousins i suppose

hope this helps

Hi,John
Your information was very helpful, i'm beginning to get a better picture now.It seems by what you say that most of the family have moved to the USA.
Thanks again John and good luck to you.
Danny

Hi lads I have received the wedding certificate for my great great grand parents and one of them is down as being from knockacorrin. Now I have looked everywhere for the townland of Knockacorrin and does not appear on the the townland list. I know its in Scartaglin area. Do any of ye know the exact area. Or legal townland Knockacorrin is in?

knockacorrin is about 5 miles froms scartaglin you may find Carker on some maps which is about a mile away i think the electoral townland is Ballahantourigh. this was in folklore where the high kings of Tara went on their holidays AKA Summer Town

knockacorrin is simply a collection of farms now but once there were about 50 cottages in Bar na bhaile and Bun na bhaile (top and bottom town) in the mid 1800's

hope this helps

neil