The Kilkie clan decended from John Kilkie (1780) were recorded as born in Glenkeen, Clondermot. Recent maps including Google show Glenkeen as an area in Waterside, ie on the eastern side of the Foyle. Historically Waterside was the protestant part of

All the known Kilkies living in the early 19th century were born within a few miles of the city of Derry and the county of Londonderry/Derry. An understanding an knowledge of the various names and their meanings will help anyone

First point to make before even beginning is that there is a disagreement among citizens in the area over the name of the City and the County. The historical name was Derry (Doire in Irish, meaning Oak wood). In 1613 London was