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I am new to this site so don't know if I have the right forum. I am trying to locate a family that would have lived in Bennettsbridge in 1947. I do not know if it was in the village or outside. I have tried various websites but a lot of records are very old (going back to 1700-1800's). I think my only chance would be Parish records but if someone can advise me or point me in the right direction to locate more up-to-date records I would be very grateful.  The family could also have some connections with Thomastown. As I am not from Kilkenny I do not know if Thomastown is near Bennettsbridge. Would there have been a hospital in Thomastown back in the 1940's does anyone know?