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Subject: Re: [IRISH-AMER] - ILLYRIA VS. ILLAUN
Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2006 18:51:17 -0000
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Hi Jerry,

Small tweak to your excellent post !

I'd say that Oileán Rí ( Island of the King ) would be the correct spelling
rather than Righe !

The "an" is rarely used (go dtí Oileáin Ri rather than go dtí an Oileán Rí
or alternatively Oiláin an Rí)in place names.

As I mentioned, Oileán is more commonly used in Cork Kerry rather than the
West Coast where the irish word "Inis" for Island ( English versions - Inch
Inish etc. )is more commonly used.

Kind regards,

Stuart
www.irelandandirish.com/forums

Illaunrie might be Oileán Righe
('island of a king') but I doubt it because it's missing the word 'the' (an)
which it would normally have. Le gach dea-ghuí / Best, - Jerry



-----Original Message-----
From:
[mailto:] On Behalf Of Jean R.
Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2006 3:21 AM
To:
Subject: Re: [IRISH-AMER] - Galway Query (Illaunrie?) -- also "Illyria
--IRISH IN VARIOUS WARS

Kat -- Re the "Illyria" reference on your Galway grandfather's census
record - Check out the Leitrim-Roscommon website all-Ireland townland search
engine. There are many townlands in Galway that begin with Ill. Set the
search for "begins with" Ill. Nothing exact, but some such as Illeny,
Illananirey, Illaunrie, Illaunroe, Illaunane, Illion, Illaunrush, Illaunkyle
- many more. I was surprised to see so many townlands beginning with Ill,
so you may be on to something ...

Does any of the below apply to your grandfather's situation? I believe the
reference to illyria in the web address may be used in the context of
"renowned for military prowess," a nod to the peoples of the ancient Roman
province of Illyricum and a reference in Shakespeare. Jean

http://www.illyria.com/irish/irish_wwii.html

Irish In The Korean War

Irish in WW-II

Irish In Other Wars and Armies

Irish On The Wall - Irish Born Killed in Vietnam (Names Vietnam Veterans
Memorial, Washington DC)

www.irishonthewall.com

Jean

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From: "MK Douglas" <>

To: <>
Sent: Friday, December 29, 2006 5:40 PM
Subject: Re: [IRISH-AMER] THE IRISH IN KOREA


> Are you sure that it says "Illyria"?
> Kathleen
>
> kathleen donlon <> wrote:
> Can you tell me what "Illyria" stands for. I found this on an old
> census record for my grandfather and I know he was born in Galway.
>
> Thanks,
> Kat
>
>
> On Dec 29, 2006, at 2:52 PM, Wanda VanderVeen wrote:
>
>> http://www.illyria.com/irishkor.html
>>
>> While searching for a cemetery I visited on Achill last spring, I
>> came across this website and thought it might be of interest to some
>> of my fellow searchers.
>>
>> Wanda VanderVeen
>>

----- Original Message -----
From: "kathleen donlon" <>
To: <>
Sent: Friday, December 29, 2006 10:20 PM
Subject: Re: [IRISH-AMER] THE IRISH IN KOREA


> Thanks for your help!! I googled it too and came up with the same
> thing. When I saw it as part of the website I thought it may have some
> meaning that I was not aware of.
>
> Kati
>
>
> On Dec 30, 2006, at 1:15 AM, MK Douglas wrote:
>
>> Interesting--I just don't know. I did a "google", and it brought up
>> info on the Balkans, and an ancient Greek race. there were other
>> references, but none that I could tie into census or Irish
>>
>> kathleen donlon <> wrote: Yes, it's the same as
>> in the website listed below:
>>>> http://www.illyria.com/irishkor.html
>>
>> What does it mean in the website listing?
>>
>>
>>
>> On Dec 29, 2006, at 8:40 PM, MK Douglas wrote:
>>
>>> Are you sure that it says "Illyria"?
>>> Kathleen
>>>
>>> kathleen donlon wrote:
>>> Can you tell me what "Illyria" stands for. I found this on an old
>>> census record for my grandfather and I know he was born in Galway.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Kat
>>>
>>>
>>> On Dec 29, 2006, at 2:52 PM, Wanda VanderVeen wrote:
>>>
>>>> http://www.illyria.com/irishkor.html
>>>>
>>>> While searching for a cemetery I visited on Achill last spring, I
>>>> came
>>>> across this website and thought it might be of interest to some of my
>>>> fellow searchers.
>>>>
>>>> Wanda VanderVeen
>>>>
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