“Church of the son of Rí.” That’s what Kilmacree means in Irish: Cill Mhic Rí. We’re standing in the townland of Kilmacree. It resides in the civil parish of Kilsallaghan. This area falls within the Barony of Nethercross. It is a part of County Dublin.
Kilmacree is not just a name. It’s a place with history etched into its soil. Kilmacree is relatively small. Among all the townlands in Ireland, it ranks as the 55447th largest. Within County Dublin, it holds the 842nd position in size.
Imagine Kilmacree centuries ago. People lived here. They farmed this land. They built their lives. While we don’t know about subtownlands within Kilmacree. Kilmacree connects to other townlands.
Kilmacree was officially added to the digital map of OpenStreetMap on July 31, 2015. Brianh marked its place. Now, Kilmacree exists in the digital world.
But here’s a twist. There’s another Kilmacree in County Wexford. Its Irish name is Cill Mhic Croí. That Kilmacree lies in the Barony of Forth. It is part of the civil parish of Kilmacree. That Kilmacree holds the 49027th position nationwide. Within County Wexford, it is the 1701st largest townland.
And another one. Near Piercetown. South of Wexford town. It’s an old graveyard called Kilmacree. One casualty of the First World War rests here.
So, as we stand here in Kilmacree, remember its name. Think about its history. Consider its connections to other places. Kilmacree may be small. But it has a story to tell.