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John Rahilly

John Rahilly,
of Glangristeen, Kilcummin parish (see map),
mar Ellen O'Donoghue [dau of Cornelius O'Donoghue, or "Corney O'Donoghue", of Killeen, Aghadoe parish],
had issue:

Denis Rahilly, of Glangristeen,
mar Mary O'Donoghue [dau of John O'Donoghue of Glenflesk],
[Griffiths Valuation, c.1852] lists Denis Rahilly as co-occupying (with Michael Doherty) 79 acres (with two houses) at Glangristeen, leased from Goodwin O'Leary,
had issue:

1. John Rahilly, of Glangristeen,
   mar Catherine Moynihan [dau of David Moynihan of Rathbeg, Kilcummin parish],
   he prob. died pre-c.1926 [King],
   had issue:
   1. Michael Rahilly,
      [King] lists "Michael and Michael of Glangristeen" among living families, indicates fl 1905, prob. himself and his uncle.

   2. John Rahilly.
   3. Mary Rahilly.
   4. Ellen Rahilly.
   5. Anne Rahilly.
   6. Margaret Rahilly.
   7. Catherine Rahilly.
   8. Norah Rahilly.
   9. Bridget Rahilly.

   
   

2. Michael Rahilly,
   of Glangristeen [King],
   mar Norah O'Leary [dau of Patrick O'Leary of Millen, this is prob. Milleen, Inchigeelagh parish, Macroom, Co.Cork],
   prob. fl 1905 [King],
   had issue:
   1. Michael Rahilly.
      He or one of his brothers is said to be ancestor of Rahilly of Skagh, Co.Cork.
   2. Denis Rahilly.
   3. John Rahilly.
   4. Mary Rahilly.
   5. Anna Rahilly, [King] says Anne.
   6. Ellen Rahilly.
   7. Margaret Rahilly.

"Michael and Michael of Glangristeen" are found in the 1911 census, except it does not fit exactly with the above:

• Michael Rahilly,
  born 1834, Co.Kerry,
  mar 1859 to Nano ---- [or poss. Nans, born 1836, Co.Kerry],
  they are both listed at Glangristeen in [Census, 1911], he is listed as "retired farmer", spelt "Rahily",
  had issue:
  1. Michael Rahilly,
     born 1869, Co.Kerry,
     mar 1902 to Ellen ---- [born 1871, Co.Kerry],
     (todo) see mar of Michael Rahilly in [GROI], Killarney, 1st qr 1902, vol 5, p 226,
     in 1911 census they are living Glangristeen with his parents, he is listed as "farmer",
     had issue:
     1. Denis Rahilly, born 1904, Co.Kerry.
        (todo) see birth of Denis Rahilly in [GROI], Killarney, 2nd qr 1904, vol 5, p 244.
     2. Mary Rahilly, born 1905, Co.Kerry.
     3. Annie Rahilly, born 1907, Co.Kerry.
        (todo) see birth of Annie Rahilly in [GROI], Killarney, 2nd qr 1907, vol 5, p 234.
     4. John Rahilly, born 1908, Co.Kerry.
     5. Margret Rahilly, born 1909, Co.Kerry.
     6. Ellen Rahilly, born 1910, Co.Kerry.
     7. (other child) Rahilly, died pre-1911.

  2. 6 other children, Rahilly, all fl 1911.

  
  

• Michael J. Rahilly,
  born 1851, Co.Kerry,
  mar 1887 to Mary Leary [born 1849, Co.Kerry],
  (todo) try mar of Michael Rahilly (though no Mary Leary match) in [GROI], Killarney, 1st qr 1889, vol 5, p 307,
  they are both listed at Glangristeen in [Census, 1911], he is listed as "farmer",
  had issue:
  1. Michael Rahilly, born 1888, Co.Kerry.
  2. Denis Rahilly, born 1890, Co.Kerry.
  3. John Rahilly, born 1893, Co.Kerry.
  4. Catherine Rahilly, born 1895, Co.Kerry.
     (todo) see birth of Kate Rahilly in [GROI], Killarney, 4th qr 1896, vol 5, p 234.
  5. Daniel Rahilly, born 1897, Co.Kerry.

Rahilly of Skagh, Co.Cork:

--- Rahilly,
had issue:

1. Denis Rahilly,
   born 1841, Co.Cork,
   did not marry,
   living with nephew Peter in Skagh in 1911 census, listed as "retired farmer", illiterate.

2. Patrick Rahilly,
   farmer, of Skagh (or Scagh), nr Dernagree and Boherboy, Cullen par, N of Millstreet, WC Co.Cork (see map),
   mar Mary Connell,
   (todo) try mar of Patrick Rahilly, [GROI], Millstreet, 1864, vol 20 p 321,
   they both must have died pre-1911,
   had issue:

   
   

   1. --- Rahilly.
      "Nora Rahilly, sister-in-law" registered Aileen's death 1915, her residence then given as Skagh.
      This may be either Peter's sister, or wife of his brother.

   2. Daniel Rahilly,
      registered Peter's death 1920, his residence then given as Skagh.

      
      

   3. Peter Rahilly, of Skagh,
      not sure if ever went as "O'Rahilly", family might have only changed to "O'Rahilly" after his death,
      "Peter Joseph Rahilly" on death cert,
      wife's death announcement lists him as "P. J. Rahilly",
      born 18 Nov 1874, Skagh [GROI],
      edited or owned the Cork Sun newspaper c.1900,
      mar 1903 to Aileen O'Connell [born 1882 or 1883, descendant of Daniel O'Connell and of Edward III],
      mar not found in [GROI],
      see entry at Skagh in [Census, 1911], they are all "Rahilly", he is listed as "farmer",
      wife's death announcement says he was a well-known nationalist, and prominent organiser of the United Irish League,
      she died 7 Dec 1915, Skagh, apparently NOT 15th Dec, age 32 or 33 yrs, from hemorrhage when 6 months pregnant [GROI], she is listed as "wife of a farmer",
      see death announcement, Southern Star, December 25, 1915, confirms she is great-grand-dau of Daniel O'Connell,
      he died 18 Sept 1920, Skagh, age 45 yrs, of tuberculosis [GROI], he is listed as "farmer", widower,
      children orphaned,
      had issue:
      1. (child) Rahilly, died pre-1911.

      2. Aileen O'Rahilly,
         born 1906, Cork city,
         "Aileen Mary Rahilly" in 1911 census, NOT Eileen.

      3. Daniel O'Rahilly,
         born 1908, Co.Cork,
         "Daniel Rahilly" in 1911 census,
         had issue:
         1. Peter O'Rahilly.
         2. Eileen O'Rahilly.
         3. Anne O'Rahilly.
         4. Patricia O'Rahilly.
         5. Daniel O'Rahilly.

      4. Hanoria O'Rahilly,
         born 1909, Co.Cork,
         "Hanoria Rahilly" in 1911 census, Nan, NOT Honoria,
         mar Kenneth Thomas and had issue:
         1. Anna Thomas.
         2. Francis Thomas.
         3. Kathleen Thomas.
         4. Peter Thomas.

      5. Shawn O'Rahilly,
         born Mar 1911, Co.Cork,
         "John Maurice Rahilly" in 1911 census (after grandfather),
         farmed at Banteer, S of Kanturk, Clonmeen par, Co.Cork (see map).

      6. Patrick O'Rahilly (after grandfather),
         farmed at Banteer, Co.Cork,
         died unmarried.

      7. Christopher O'Rahilly,
         farmed at Banteer, Co.Cork,
         died unmarried.