A COUNTY Limerick residents association has called on Google to correct the spelling of their townland, insisting the correct form is Rich Hill — not Richill or Richhill, as currently listed on the global mapping platform.
The campaign, led by the Rich Hill Residents Association and supported by Limerick City & County Council, highlights the long-standing historical use of the name, which dates back to 1738. Residents argue that Google’s incorrect listing has caused confusion and, in some cases, misdirected mail to Co Armagh instead of Rich Hill, Lisnagry.
In an email to Google, resident James Ryan described repeated unsuccessful attempts to correct the error. “We wrote to you in Dublin both in 2024 and 2025 but zero response from…