Maureen at Naughtonmaureen@cs.com writes: << Gortahile, in the civil parish of Killabban. I was hoping if anyone could tell me if or where I can find out if the name of the townland is still in use, so I can find out where it may be located. >> Maureen, Gortahile lives !!! I wouldn't say it's a thriving metropolis, but it's still there - right on the Kilkenny border, about 6 miles WSW of Carlow town. It's fairly high and hilly (probably mostly pastureland), with a number of large wooded areas nearby. There aren't any large nearby towns that you're apt to find on most maps, to help you locate Gortahile. It's about 3 miles SW of Killeshin. The townland is located on Discovery map 61, at 630 744. I would recommend you purchase this map before you go, or at the airport on your arrival - as you'd have some trouble finding the townland without it. By the way, the townland of Doonane is about 3 miles NW of Gortahile but it seems to be devoid of churches, so I'd guess the parish church and records is elsewhere. Pete Schermerhorn, in the glorious Berkshire hills of western Massachusetts