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Rachel Forestal

Rachel Forestal

Born
1876-05-24 12:00:00
Died
1968-12-01 12:00:00
Gender
Female
Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in UK

Associated communities

Dublin

The capital city of Ireland, Dublin aka Baile Átha Cliath, gives its name to the whole county.  It is home to Guinness, Phoenix Park and the Book of Kells.  We have a population of approximately 1,904,806.  We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.

Other ancestors in this community

Buildings in this community

  • South Dublin Union

    Location: Dublin

  • St Matthew's church, Irishtown

    Location: Dublin

    Irishtown Road, Irishtown

  • Church of the Assumption, Ballyboughal, County Dublin

    Location: Dublin

    Ballyboughal village, County Dublin, Ireland

  • Ancestral Home of James Joseph McDonald

    Location: Dublin

    44 St Joseph's Place, Dublin, Ireland

Timeline events in this community

  • 1910s

    Easter Rising Compensation Claims

    <p>The Property Losses (Ireland) Committee, 1916 (PLIC) was established in June 1916 to assess claims for damages to buildings and property as a result of the destruction caused by the 1916 Rising. </p>

    1916-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1800s

    Wilson's Dublin Directory

    <p><strong>IrishAncestors.ie offers a free database indexing names appearing in<em> </em>Wilson’s <em>DUBLIN DIRECTORY 1803 (one of </em>three separate directories of <em>The Treble Almanac).</em></strong></p>

    1803-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1860s

    'New' Catholic Church Donnybrook

    <p>A new Catholic Church opened in Donnybrook. Co. Dublin, "Church of the Sacred Heart" completed and consecrated in 1866</p> <p>The previous Church had been in Donnybrook village, adjacent to the current Garda Station.</p>

    1866-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    Tallaght DUBLIN in the 1830s

    <p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" by Samuel Lewis, 1837.</p>

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

Kildare

Co. Kildare, or Cill Dara in Irish, is located in the mid-east region of Ireland.  It is famous world-wide for its horse racing, with the Curragh, Punchestown and Naas racecourses located here.  Our county town is Naas and we have a population of approximately 186,000.  We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.  

Other ancestors in this community

Buildings in this community

  • "Dowling Bldg"

    Location: Kildare

  • Army Apprentice School, Devoy Bks, Naas, Co. Kildare

    Location: Kildare

    Naas, Co. Kildare

  • test

    Location: Kildare

Timeline events in this community

  • 1900s

    1905 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1906-06-16 12:00:00

  • 1910s

    1919 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1919-09-28 12:00:00

  • 1920s

    1926 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1926-10-17 12:00:00

  • 1920s

    1927 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1927-09-25 12:00:00

Laois

County Laois, or Laois in Irish, was once known as Queen's County. Located in the midlands of Ireland, it is home to the River Nore and the River Barrow which provide excellent angling.  Our county town is Portlaoise and we have a population of approximately 80,559.  We look forward to  helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.  

Other ancestors in this community

Buildings in this community

  • Castletown church

    Location: Laois

    Castletown, co. Laois

  • Anngrove abbey near Mountrath

    Location: Laois

  • St. Laserian's R.C. Church & Graveyard

    Location: Laois

    Knock, Spink, Co. Laois, R32 F762, Ireland

  • Ruins of the Dysartgallen Church & Graveyard

    Location: Laois

    Aughnacross, County Laois, Ireland

Timeline events in this community

  • 1880s

    1889 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1889-10-20 12:00:00

  • 1930s

    1936 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1936-09-27 12:00:00

  • 1910s

    1914 All Ireland Senior Hurling Final

    1914-10-18 12:00:00

  • 1910s

    1915 All Ireland Senior Hurling Final

    1915-10-24 12:00:00

Wicklow

Co. Wicklow, or Cill Mhantáin in Irish, is located in the mid-east region of Ireland.  It is known as The Garden of Ireland and is home to the scenic Wicklow Mountains.  Our county town is Wicklow and we have a population of approximately 142,332.  We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.  

Other ancestors in this community

Buildings in this community

  • Rathmore Church Blessington c 1900s

    Location: Wicklow

  • Moate House Rathmore

    Location: Wicklow

  • St. Nicholas Church of Ireland, Dunlavin

    Location: Wicklow

    Dunlavin

  • Wicklow Gaol

    Location: Wicklow

    Kilmantin Hill, Wicklow, Co Wicklow, Ireland

Timeline events in this community

  • 1830s

    Night of the Big Wind

    <p><a href="https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/night-of-the-big-wind-ireland-1839">https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/night-of-the-big-wind-irelan…</a></p>

    1839-01-06 12:00:00

  • 1990s

    My Left Foot movie (1989) wins at Oscars 1990

    <p>At the 62nd Academy Awards, My Left Foot (1989) received 5 nominations (including Best Picture) with Day-Lewis and Fricker winning Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress respectively.</p>

    1990-03-26 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    County Wicklow in the 1830s

    <p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" by Samuel Lewis, 1837. (Much of the information collected here was submitted by members of the local gentry and clergy of the time).</p>

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1950s

    Ronnie Delaney wins Olympic Gold

    1956-12-03 12:00:00

Straffan (Kildare)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Straffan (Kildare). You may live here, have visited here or maybe are tracing ancestors who left long ago. In any case, we’re sure to have lots to share and are delighted to welcome you.

Other ancestors in this community

No other ancestors are associated with this community.

Buildings in this community

No buildings are associated with this community.

Timeline events in this community

  • 1880s

    Foundation of Straffan GAA Club

    1885-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1980s

    Foundation of St Edward's GAA Club

    1986-01-01 12:00:00

Portarlington (Laois)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Portarlington (Laois). You may live here, have visited here or maybe are tracing ancestors who left long ago. In any case, we’re sure to have lots to share and are delighted to welcome you.

Other ancestors in this community

  • Sir John Mccelland

    Location: Portarlington (Laois)

    Born: 1805-01-01 12:00:00

  • James Cummins

    Location: Portarlington (Laois)

    Born: 1829-01-01 12:00:00

  • Mary Dunne

    Location: Portarlington (Laois)

    Born: 1808-01-01 12:00:00

  • Bridget Dowling

    Location: Portarlington (Laois)

    Born: 1833-08-01 12:00:00

Buildings in this community

  • Gospel Hall

    Location: Portarlington (Laois)

    Portarlington Gospel Hall, Main Street, COOLTEDERY, Portarlington, County Laois

  • Portarlington Church

    Location: Portarlington (Laois)

    Portarlington Church of Ireland Church, The Square, COOLTEDERY, Portarlington, County Laois

  • St Paul's Church

    Location: Portarlington (Laois)

    Saint Paul's Church of Ireland Church, French Church Street, COOLTEDERY, Portarlington, County Laois

Timeline events in this community

  • 1890s

    Foundation of Portarlington GAA Club

    1893-01-01 12:00:00

Bray (Wicklow)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Bray (Wicklow). You may live here, have visited here or maybe are tracing ancestors who left long ago. In any case, we’re sure to have lots to share and are delighted to welcome you.

Other ancestors in this community

Buildings in this community

  • St Andrew's Presbyterian Church

    Location: Bray (Wicklow)

    St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Bray, Co. Wicklow

  • Hibernia Inn

    Location: Bray (Wicklow)

    Hibernia Inn, Bray, Co. Wicklow

  • Bray Martello Tower

    Location: Bray (Wicklow)

    Bray Martello Tower, Bray, Co. Wicklow

  • Raheen House

    Location: Bray (Wicklow)

    Raheen House, Bray, Co. Wicklow

Timeline events in this community

  • 1990s

    My Left Foot movie (1989) wins at Oscars 1990

    <p>At the 62nd Academy Awards, My Left Foot (1989) received 5 nominations (including Best Picture) with Day-Lewis and Fricker winning Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress respectively.</p>

    1990-03-26 12:00:00

  • 1880s

    Foundation of Bray Emmets GAA Club

    1885-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    County Wicklow in the 1830s

    <p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" by Samuel Lewis, 1837. (Much of the information collected here was submitted by members of the local gentry and clergy of the time).</p>

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    Old Conna aka Little Bray in the 1830s

    <p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" by Samuel Lewis, 1837. (The information collected here was submitted by members of the local gentry and clergy of the time).</p>

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

Rachel Forestal