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À propos
Raymoghy is a parish located in County Donegal in the northwest of Ireland, situated within the broader ecclesiastical and civil divisions of the county. The parish encompasses an area of rural landscape characteristic of the Donegal region, with terrain that reflects the county's mix of coastal influences and inland topography. Like much of Donegal, Raymoghy would have experienced the natural features typical to this part of Ulster, including rolling hills and connections to local waterways that have historically supported settlement and agriculture.
The parish, like many in Donegal, has roots extending back through centuries of Irish history. The ecclesiastical organization of such parishes reflects the structure imposed by the Christian church, particularly following the medieval period, though settlement in the region predates formal parish divisions by considerable time. The historical record of specific events or developments in Raymoghy itself is limited in widely accessible sources, which is common for smaller rural parishes where detailed documentation may be held locally or in specialized archives rather than in mainstream historical accounts.
As a parish, Raymoghy would have served as an important administrative and spiritual center for the local farming and rural communities within its boundaries. The parish church and any associated structures would have been focal points for community life, marking occasions such as Sunday worship, seasonal celebrations, and life events including baptisms, marriages, and funerals. The pattern of settlement and social organization in such parishes reflected the agricultural economy and family networks that bound rural Donegal communities together across generations.
Today, Raymoghy remains part of the ecclesiastical heritage of County Donegal, though like many rural Irish parishes, it reflects broader changes in Irish society including demographic shifts and changes in religious practice. The parish continues to hold significance for those with family roots in the area and for understanding the historical organization and community structures of rural Donegal. Local historical societies and church records remain important sources for those seeking to understand the parish's specific history and its role in the lives of local families and communities.
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Annals of the Four Masters
Historical references from O'Donovan's edition (1848–51)
1 place in this parish is recorded in the Annals of the Four Masters.
*Iveagh*
The Annals of the Four Masters record Veagh (Irish: Uí-Eathach-Cobha) in 75 entries between AD 545 and AD 3549.
Source: Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters, ed. John O'Donovan (1848–51). Public domain.
Griffith's Valuation
National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s-1850s)
425 occupiers recorded in Griffith's Valuation across 48 townlands (1830s-1850s).
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Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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- Raymoghy
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- Donegal