Kilmeedy () is a village in

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, in the parish of Feenagh-Kilmeedy. In Irish, Kilmeedy translates as Cill m'Íde, or Church of my Ita. This refers to Saint Ita who founded a church in the area before moving to another parish in the Limerick area,

Killeedy Killeedy () is a civil parish located south of Newcastle West in Co. Limerick in Ireland. This parish consists of two villages, Ashford and Raheenagh. The elevation of the parish varies from 1,184 ft. OS at Mauricetown and 1,082 ft. ...

, also named after the saint. Kilmeedy was a medieval settlement, and Feenagh/Kilmeedy became a parish in 1851. Kilmeedy village is located on the R519 from Ballingarry to

Dromcolliher Dromcollogher, officially Dromcolliher (), is a small town located at the crossroads of the R522 and R515 regional roads in the west of County Limerick, Ireland. It is part of the parish of Dromcollogher-Broadford (previously known as Killag ...

at a crossroads. Five roads radiate from the village. The population of the parish is about 900. According to 1911 Census records for Kilmeedy,1911 Census Records for Kilmeedy
/ref> the population of the village alone at the time was 274. There is one supposed

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in Kilmeedy's surrounding townlands called St. Brigid's Well. A little to the north of the village there is situated a mass rock which was used as a site for illegal

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mass services during the time of the Penal Laws. It is still used for outdoor masses to this day on some ceremonial occasions. The village hosts an annual vintage rally towards the later Summer months showcasing many vintage vehicles and many old fashioned trades. The local GAA club is that of Feenagh-Kilmeedy and the club have one Limerick Senior Hurling Club Championship title, won in 1963. However the parish has been the home of many fine Hurlers and indeed Rugby players and has a long sporting history. In recent years the village has pursued many avenues to record and represent its history and community for others to see and has a strong and active community organization

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Diocesan Heritage Project, Feenagh-Kilmeedy Parish
{{County Limerick Towns and villages in County Limerick Articles on towns and villages in Ireland possibly missing Irish place names

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