Place | What is it | Description |
Ardrahan | parish | Parish of Ardrahan, Baronies of Kiltartan, Loughrea and Dunkellin. Diocese of Clonfert and Kilmacduagh, County Galway. 4½ miles North by East from the town of Gort. |
Ardrahan Glebe East | glebe | Proprietor James S. Lambert, Esq., Cregclare, Ardrahan, No. agent. Ardrahan Glebe East now belongs to Lambert, and is part of his Demesne, termant to a barter between himself and the Rector by which the latter received from the former 19 Acres, adjoining Caherkelly Glebe, for which he pays 40s. per acre Caherkelly Glebe. Authority Reverend G. Dwyer, Rector of Ardrahan. |
Ardrahan Glebe House or Caherkelly Glebe House | house | The residence of the Rev. George Dwyer, Rector of Ardrahan Parish. A handsome Glebe House here; built under the superintendence of the Rector and finished in 1820. Neat office house and about 3 English acres of a plantation and ornamental ground. A new garden in a progressive state of being shortly walled in and completed, an orchard and some fruit trees. |
Ardrahan Glebe West | glebe | Richard Gregory, Esq., 56 Berners St., Oxford Road, London. Agent Edward L. Hunt, Esq., Gort. This Glebe is occupied by the Reverend George Dwyer, Rector of Ardrahan. It consists of about 14 acres. Tithe free. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. There is one occupying tenant, who holds abut 4 acres from the Rector at £2.0.0. per acre. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithe free. Soil gravely, lime stone and sandy. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. No bog. |
Ardrahan North | townland | Proprietor James Lambert, Esq., Cregaclare, Ardrahan. No agent. Let to 20 occupying tenants at will by farms or divisions from 10 to £40 yearly rent. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithes withheld by the tenantry. Soil part rocky and gravely and part heavy clay. Usual crops wheat, barley, oats and potatoes. No bog. Prevailing names Creaghan and Kelly. Part of Ardrahan village in the Southern extremity of this townland. Authority Mr. Lynskey, Bailiff to Mr. Gregory. Ruins of an old Castle here from which some of the ancient Earls of Clanricarde dated their official and other correspondence, (vide Clarke’s life of Ormond). Ruins of an old church and a grave yard, a remarkable Spring Well in this grave yard descending by a declevity under where the corps are interred. Ruins of a Round Tower in grave yard. Authority The Rev. G. Dwyer. |
Ardrahan South | townland | Proprietor Richard Gregory, Esq., 56 Berner’s Street, Oxford Road, London. Agent Edmond L.Hunt Esq., Gort. Let to 17 occupying tenants on leases of lives and years, at 50s. to 60s. per acre, including tillage. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Size of farms from 1 to 60 acres. Soil limestone, gravely and sandy. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. No bog. Prevailing names Kelly and Bermingham. On entering the village of Ardrahan in the South West side, and on the left of the road, stands a square pillar of stone and lime about 18 inches to the square and about 11 feet in height, with stone stairs round its base. Reports says it was built by the Normans others assent it is a landmark between two estates and more say it was an Irish Chieftain who was thrown from his house and killed there. The latter is the most ?.Authority Rev. G. Dwyer, Rector Ardrahan. |
Ardrahan Village | village | A church in this village built in 1809 capable of accommodating from 200 to 300 persons – 25 houses, a Petty Sessions and Manor Court held here. One fair here each year on the 12th November. 1 mason, 1 Slater, 1 Cooper, 4 Shoemakers, 4 Tailors, 1 Grocer and 4 Public Houses and 3 Lodging Houses, a Post Office and Police Station here. See page 11, No. 1 Book, Parish Ardrahan. |
Ballinduff | townland | Proprietor Thomas Burke, Esq., Ballydugan, Loughrea. No agent. Let to 10 occupying tenants on a lease of one life or 31 years, from 18s. 6d. to 19s. 5d. yearly rent per acre. County Cess 2s. 11d. per acre. Tithe withheld by some and paid by others. Size of farms from 1 to 25 acres. Soil stony, gravely and light. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. Fuel scarce. Prevailing names Moran and Burke. A school in this townland consisting of 38 boys, 12 girls. All Roman Catholics. Established in 1824. Teacher paid by the scholars. Ballinduff Lake on flooded ground, the South West boundary. Eels in this lake. A cave in this townland. Authority Patrick Halloran, Ballinduff townland. |
Ballinrooaun | townland | Proprietor Burton Perse, Esq., Moyode, Croghwell. No agent. Let to 3 occupying tenants at will from 32s. to 42s. per acre yearly rent. County Cess 2s. 11d. per acre. Tithe 1s. 2d. per acre. Size of farms from 1 to 23 acres. Soil gravely and light clay. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. No bog. Prevailing names Evans and New. A part f this townland under cattle and sheep by the proprietor, and more set for conacre ground at £9. 20s. 0d. per acre for the purpose of planting potatoes. Authority Joseph Evans – Ballanrooaun. |
Ballybackagh | townland | Proprietor James Daly, Esq., Castle Daly, Gort. No agent. This townland is part of Mr. Daly’s Demesne, under plantation, trees, cattle and sheep. County Cess £2. 11s. and Tithe 10d. per acre. Authority Mr. Kealagher, Steward at Castle Daly. |
Ballybaun | townland | Proprietor James L. Lambert, Esq., Cregclare, Ardrahan. No agent. Let to 4 occupying tenants 2 having leases and 2 at will. Yearly rent from 35s. to 46s. County Cess 2s. 11d. per acre. Tithe free. Size of farms from 4 to 36 acres. Soil limestone, gravely and sandy. Usual crops wheat, oats, potatoes and barley. Bog none. Prevailing names Fahy and Daly. Ballybaun Lake – flooded ground – on the East boundary of this townland. Eel in this lake. One fort and cave in this townland. Authority Mr. Robt. Lambert, Tithe Collector. |
Ballyboy | townland | Proprietor James L. Lambert, Esq., Cregclare, Ardrahan. No agent. Let to 2 occupying tenants one having a lease and the other at will. Yearly rent 30s. County Cess 2s. 11d. per acre. Tithe withheld. Soil heavy clay. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. No bog. Prevailing names Doyle. Ballybwee Lake – flooded ground – in this townland. Eel in this Lake. This lake is only flooded ground. Authority James Lambert, Esq., Proprietor. |
Ballyglass East | townland | Proprietor John Lambert, Esq., Aggard, Croghwell. Agent Mr. Lambert, Kilquane, Craughwell. Let to 12 occupying tenants some have leases for 21 years and more at will of 14/8 per acre yearly rent. County Cess 2s. 11d. Tithe withheld by the tenantry. Size of farms about 13 acres each. Soil rocky and part gravelly and sandy. No bog. Prevailing names Cole and Fury. 1 fort and a graveyard for burying children in this townland. Authority Mr. Lynskey, Bailiff to Mr. Gregory. |
Ballyglass West | townland | Proprietor John Lambert, Esq., Aggard Croghwell. Agent Mr. Lambert, Kilquane, Croghwell. The tenants of Ballyglass East occupy about 50 acres of this townland at 14/8 per acre. County Cess 2s. 11d. per acre. Tithe withheld by the tenantry. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. No bog. The remainder of this townland is rocky, barren and unprofitable; in hands of proprietor. 4 forts and 2 caves in this townland. Authority Mr. Lynskey, Bailiff to Mr. Gregory. |
Ballylara | townland | Proprietor James S. Lambert, Esq., Aggard, Croghwell. No agent. Let to 35 occupying tenants on a lease of one life or 21 years at 10s. per acre yearly rent. County Cess at 2s. 11d. per acre. Tithe 1/6 per acre. Size of farms from 12 to 30 acres. Soil rocky, gravelly and sandy. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. Bog none. Prevailing names Kelly’s and O’Shaughnessy. A chapel in this townland capable of containing from 3 to 500 persons. Built in 1799. One fort in this townland. Authority Robert Lambert, Tithe Collector, Ardrahan. There is a School in the Roman Catholic Chapel here consisting of 56 boys and 23 girls, 6 Protestants and 73 Catholics. Teacher paid by the Scholars. School established in 1820. |
Ballymaquiff | townland | Proprietor Richard Gregory, Esq., 56 Berner’s Street, Oxford Road, London. Agent Edmund L. Hunt, Esq., Gort. Let to 5 occupying tenants on a lease of 31 years at 2s. 5d. per acre yearly rent. County Cess 2s. 11½d. Tithes withheld by the tenantry. Size of farms from 10 to 23 acres. Soil part rocky and part gravely. Usual crops wheat, oats, barley and potatoes. No bog. Prevailing names Fury. Rruins of an old castle in this townland and two forts. Authority Mr. Lynskey, Bailiff to Mr. Gregory. |
Ballymaquiff South | townland | Proprietor Richard Gregory, Esq., 56 Berner’s, Oxford Road, London. Agent Edmund L. Hunt, Esq., Gort. Let to 5 occupying tenants on a lease of 31 years at 14s. 8d. per acre yearly rent. County Cess 2s. 11d. per acre. Tithe withheld by the tenantry. Size of farms from 9 to 18 acres. Soil part rocky, part gravelly and more heavy clay. Usual crops wheat, barley, oats and potatoes. No bog. Prevailing names Hosty and Cole. Five forts in this townland. Authority Mr. Lynskey, Bailiff to Mr. Gregory. |
Ballymarcaghan | townland | Proprietor Redmond Burke, Esq., Annagh, Gort. No agent. Let to 17 occupying tenants at will from 19s. to 27s. yearly rent per acre. County Cess 2s. 4½d. per acre. Tithe withheld by the tenantry. Size of farms from 3 to 8 acres. Soil sandy and light. Usual crops oats, wheat and potatoes. No bog. Prevailing names, Thompson and Burke. 2 forts and a cave in each, in this townland. Authority James McCallam, townland Ballymarkcaghan. |
Ballymariscal | townland | Proprietor John Martin, Esq., Tullyra, Ardrahan. No Agent. This townland is part of the Martin Demesne, under plantations and cattle. Pays County Cess 2s. 11d. per acre and Tithes 1/6 per acre. One fort with a cave in it in this townland. Authority J. Martin, Esq., Tullyra. |
Barratréana | townland | Proprietor General Taylor, Castle Taylor, Ardrahan. Agent George Cuppage, Esq., Galway. Let to 14 occupying tenants at will at 20s. per acre yearly rent. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithe 1s. 5d. ?. Size of farms 40 acres. Soil rocky and stony. Usual crops oats, wheat and potatoes. No bog. Prevailing names Birmingham. Authority Mr. ? Lambert, Tithe Collector. One fort in this townland. |
Boleyneendorrish | townland | Proprietor James Daly, Esq., Castle Daly, Gort, No agent. Let to 21 occupying tenants at will by divisions from £5 to £30 yearly rent. County Cess 2s. 11½d. Tithe 10s. per acre. Soil reclaimed mountain, sandy. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. Fuel plenty. Prevailing names McTigue and Colman. Bullaneenurrish River runs through this townland. Trout and perch in this river. A spa well here. Authority Patt. Coleman, townland Bullaneendorrish. |
Bullaneenurrish River | river | Trout and Perch in this river. |
Bullaunagh | townland | Proprietor John Nolan, Esq., Prospect, Gort. No agent. This townland is let for Conacre Ground at £8. 3s. 0d. per acre. Ready prepared and manured for planting potatoes. County Cess 2s. 11d. per acre. Tithes 10d. per acre. Owenshree River in the North point of this townland. Trout in this river. One fort and a Grave Yard in this townland. Authority Mr. Robt. Lambert, Tithe Collector. |
Caherateige | townland | Proprietor John Blakeny, Esq., Abbert, Castle Blakeny. Agent Mr. Filgate, Ahascragh. Let to 8 occupying tenants at will at 9s. 4d. per acre yearly rent. County Cess 2s.11d. per acre. Tithe 8d. per acre. Size of farms from 10 to 42 acres. Soil rocky, gravely and sandy. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. Bog none. Tenantry all Roman Catholics. Prevailing names Keane and Holland. Part of Lough Curpan on the boundary. No fish in this lake. Some caves in this townland. 5 forts here. The above lake is only flooded ground. Authority Patrick Keane, townland Cahertigue. |
Caheratrim | townland | Proprietor John Martin, Esq., Tullyra, Ardrahan. No agent. This townland is part of Mr. Martins Demesne, under cattle and sheep. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithe 1s. 0d. per acre. One fort in this townland. Authority John Martin, Esq., Tullira. |
Caherdaly | townland | Proprietor Richard Gregory, 56 Barners Street, Oxford Road, Loughrea. Agent Edmund L. Hunt, Gort. Middleman, Thomas Lahiff, Esq., Gort, on a lease of 21 years at 13s. 4d. per acre. County Cess 2s. 11½d. Tithe 1s. 0d. Soil rocky, gravely, sandy. The townland contains about 102 aces, and is occupied by stock cattle the property of Mr. Lahiff. A fort in this townland and a cave in the East part of townland, not in the fort. Authority Peter Birmingham, Ardrahan. |
Caherduff | townland | Proprietor James L. Lambert, Esq. Agent none. Let to 8 occupying tenants on a lease of 21 years at 32s. per acre yearly rent. County Cess 2s. 11½d. Tithe withheld. Size of farms from 5 to 17 acres. Soil rocky and gravely. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. No bog. Prevailing names Fleming and Linskey. A school in this townland consisting of 13 boys and 13 girls, all Roman Catholic, established in 1835. Teacher paid by the scholars. One fort in this townland. Authority Peter Murry – townland Caherduff. |
Caherglassaun | townland | The property of Mrs. Eagan, Gort. No agent. Let to 15 occupying tenants at will from 14s. 8d. to 18s. per acre yearly rent. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithe withheld. Size of farms from 4 to 42 acres. Soil light, reddish, sandy clay. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. Fuel none. Prevailing names Kimpsey and Donohue. Ruins of Caherlissane Old Castle in this townland and 4 forts. A Silver Mine in this townland. Authority Thomas Kimsey – Caherlissane. |
Caherkelly | townland | Proprietor James L. Lambert, Cregclare, Ardrahan. No agent. Let to 3 occupying tenants on a lease of one life or 21 years at 30s. per acre. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithes 10d. per acre. Size of farms from 5 to 34 acres. Soil rocky, gravely and sandy. Usual crops, wheat, oats and potatoes. Bog none. Prevailing names McCoug and Dunne. Three forts in this townland and a cave in one of them. Authority G. Dwyer, Rector, Caherkelly Glebe. |
Caherkelly Glebe | glebe | Proprietor Reverend George Dwyer, Rector, Ardrahan. The Reverend George Dwyer Rector of Ardrahan Life exchange. The East Glebe of Ardrahan, which lay in the Lambert Demesne for 19 acres of Mr. Lamberts Ground which lays adjacent to Caherkelly Glebe, for which 19 acres the Rector paid a fine of £375, to reduce it to £2 per acre yearly rent. There is a Handsome Glebe House here built under the supervision of the Rector and finished in the year 1820. Neat Office Houses, and about 3 statute acres under plantations and orchard. There is also a neat garden about an English acre. Authority The Rector. |
Cahermore | townland | Proprietor Arthur Alexander, Esq., Gort. No agent. Middleman James Mahon, Esq., Northampton. 23 tenants having lease of one life at from 4s. 10d. to 16s. 0d. per acre yearly rent. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithe withheld. Size of farms from 2 to 155 acres. Soil rocky and part heavy clay. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. No bog. Prevailing names Alexander and Mitchell. A Police Barrack here, where 1 Constable and 3 Sub-Constables are stationed. On the right of the road leading from Cahermore Cross Roads to Kilmacduagh stands a Stone Cross in a field, a few paces off the road called LackmacMahon, some defaced letters which cannot be read on this cross. 2 forts here. Authority Arthur Alexander. |
Carhoogorriv South | townland | Proprietor James L. Lambert, Cregclare, Ardrahan. No agent. Let to 5 occupying tenants on leases of 21 years at 13s. per acre yearly rent. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithe 1s. 0d. Size of farms 15 acres each. Soil rocky, stony, gravely and sandy. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. No bog. Prevailing names Caseys and Gills. 3 forts in this townland. Authority Michael Casey, Corroogorriv North. |
Carrowgarriff | townland | Proprietor James L. Lambert, Esq., Cregclare, Ardrahan. No agent. Let to 4 occupying tenants on a lease of 91 years at 13s. per acre yearly rent. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre 1s. 0d. per acre. Size of farms from 15 to 30 acres. Soil rocky and gravely, and sandy. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. No bog. Prevailing names Casey and Gill. One fort in this townland. Authority Michael Casey – Carroogorriv North. |
Carrowmona | townland | Proprietor Thomas Burke, Esq., Ballydugan, Loughrea. No agent. Let to 7 occupying tenants on a lease of 21 years at 20s. per acre. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithes withheld by the tenantry. Size of farms by divisions from £5 to £10 yearly rent. Soil gravely and sandy. Usual crops oats, wheat, barley and potatoes. Bog scarce. Prevailing names Fahy and Burke. Part of Ballinchy Lake – flooded ground only, not lake – on the North boundary of this townland. One fort here. Authority Robert Lambert, Tithe Collector. |
Castle Daly | house | A handsome house the seat of James Daly, Esq., built in 1829. An extensive Demesne, Woods, Plantations, ornamental grounds, gardens and orchards, with various kinds of fruits. |
Castle Taylor | castle | The Seat of General Sir John Taylor. An old Irish Castle here, in good preservation and inhabited – a new house built in 1802 is attached to the South West side of this old castle, the whole so called Castle Taylor – an extensive Demesne here, woods, plantation, ornamental grounds, pleasure grounds, gardens, orchards, abounding with fruit of different kinds, the whole plan has a grand appearance. Hugh Brady [unable to read]. |
Castle Taylor North | townland | Proprietor General Taylor, Castle Taylor, Ardrahan. Agent George Cuppage, Esq., Galway. Let to 5 occupying tenants at will at 20s. per acre yearly rent. County Cess 2s. 11d. per acre. Tithe 10d. per acre. Size of farms from 5 to 20 acres. Soil rocky, gravely and sandy. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. No bog. Prevailing names Donohue and Taylor. Lough Colga, flooded ground, on the North West boundary of this townland. Eel in this lake. A grave yard for children. Authority Edwd. Birmingham, Steward at Castle Taylor. |
Castle Taylor South | townland | Proprietor General Taylor, Castle Taylor, Ardrahan. Agent George Cuppage, Esq., Galway. The whole of this townland is comprehended in Castle Taylor Demesne. Under trees, plantations, cattle and sheep. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre and Tithes 1/6 per acre. Ruins of an old windmill in this townland. Castle Taylor and the greater part of Castle Taylor Demesne in this townland. See p. 87. Book No. 3. Parish Ardrahan. Authority Edward Birmingham, Steward of Castle Taylor. |
Castledaly | townland | Proprietor James Daly, Esq., Castle Daly, Gort. No agent. This townland is part of the Demesne of Castle Daly. Pays County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre and Tithe 1s. 0d. per acre. Castle Daly stands in this townland, a handsome structure erected in 1829, fronting North East. Garden, orchard and plantations handsomely laid out here, a Roman Catholic small Chapel of Ease for the accommodation of Mr. Daly and family. A School held in the Chapel consisting of 52 boys and 28 girls, 2 Protestants, 77 Roman Catholics. Teacher paid by the scholars. Ruins of Castle Daly Church here. 3 forts in this townland. Authority Mr. Kealagher, Steward, and Mr. Farrell – School Master. |
Cloghroak | townland | Proprietor John Lambert, Esq., Aggard, Croghwell. Agent Mr. Lambert, Kilquane, Croghwell. Let to 7 occupying tenants on a lease of one life or 41 years at 27s. 6d. per acre yearly rent. County Cess 2s. 11d. per acre. Tithe withheld. Farms 6 to 46 acres. size of farms. Soil rocky, gravely and sandy. Usual crops wheat, barley, oats, potatoes. Bog none. Prevailing names Tarpy. Ruins of Cloghroak Old Castle enclosed by a strong wall. Traces of a walled in garden and ruins of a turret in the West Angle of the old castle wall. A noble Irish family of the name (Burke) inhabited this castle in former years. 5 forts and a cave in one of them in this townland. Authority James Tarpey, Cloghroak. |
Cockstown East | townland | Bishop Land. Proprietor John Martin, Esq., Tullyra, Ardrahan. No agent. Let to 2 occupying tenants at will from 20s. to 25s. per acre yearly rent. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithe 10d. per acre. Size of farms from 15 to 50 acres. Soil gravely and sandy. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. No bog. Prevailing names Birmingham. Authority J. Birmingham, - Cockstown East. |
Cockstown West | townland | Bishop Land. Proprietor John Martin, Esq., Tullyra, Ardrahan. No agent. Let to 2 occupying tenants at will from 20s. to 25s. per acre. County Cess 2s. 11d. per acre. Tithe 10d. Size of farms from 30 to 44 acres. Soil gravely and sandy. Usual crops oats, potatoes and wheat. No bog. Prevailing names Birmingham.Authority John Birmingham – Cockstown East. |
Coolfin | townland | Proprietor John Martin, Esq., Tullyra, Ardrahan. No agent. Let to 20 occupying tenants at will at £1. 2. 9. per acre yearly rent. County Cess 2s. 11 d. per acre. Tithe withheld. Size of farms from 2½ to 10 acres. Soil rocky and gravelly. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. Prevailing names Nilan and Fahy. Part of Ballinduff Lake on the South Eastern boundary of this townland. Eel in this lake. This lake is only flooded ground. Authority John Fahy, townland Coolfin. |
Crannagh | townland | Bishop Land. Proprietor Dean Budson, Clonfert, Eyrecourt. Agent Mr. John Ball, Gort. Let to occupying tenants on a lease of 19 years unexpired from 14s. 6d. to 17s. 1d. per acre. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithe withheld by the tenants. Size of farms fro 3 to 40 acres. Soil rocky, gravelly and sandy. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. No bog. Prevailing names Fahys and Corvens. Part of Cool Lough and Cool River on the South boundary of this townland. Perch and eel in this Lake and River. One fort in this townland. Authority John Corven, townland Crannagh. |
Cregaclare Demesne | townland | Proprietor James L. Lambert, Esq., Cregaclare, Ardrahan. No agent. This townland is part of Cregaclare Demesne, under plantation and trees. County Cess 2s. 11d. per acre. Tithe 1s. 0d. per acre. Soil part rocky, gravely and sandy. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes, ? vetches and turnips. Cregaclare House built in 1802, stands in this townland, elegant gardens and Hot House producing fruits of various kinds. Ruins of a Roman Catholic Chapel in this townland. Authority James Lambert, Esq., Proprietor. |
Cregaclare House | house | The seat of James L. Lambert, Esq., anelegant house built in 1802. Woods, plantations, ornamental grounds, orchards and gardens, with Hot Houses, Green Houses and different kinds of fruit in abundance. |
Cregmore | townland | Proprietor General Taylor, Castle Taylor, Ardrahan. Agent George Cuppage, Esq., Galway. This townland is occupied by General Taylor as a Sheep Walk. The surface being so rocky it could not produce any crops. County Cess 2s. 11d. per acre. Tithe 10d. per acre. A School here consisting of 34 boys, 19 girls, 4 Protestants and 49 Catholics, established in 1824. This School was originally under the Kildare Place Society, but now supported by subscription. Genl. Taylor pays £5 and the Rev. G. Dwyer, Rector, £2 per annum. Scholars pay according to their abilities and some pay none. Authority Edwd. Birmingham, Steward at Castle Taylor. |
Cullenaghbeg | townland | Proprietor Richard Gregory, Esq., 56 Berners St., Oxford Road, London. Agent E. L. Hunt, Esq., Gort. This townland is waste and in the proprietors hands. Soil heavy rich clay. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithes 1s. 6d. per acre. Two forts in this townland and a cave in one of them. Authority Mr. Lynskey, Bailiff to Mr. Gregory. |
Cullenaghmore | townland | Proprietor Richard Gregory, Esq., 56 Berners Street, Oxford Road, London. Agent Edmund L. Hunt, Esq., Gort. Captain Butler, Ashfield, Co. Clare, who has a lease of 21 years at 11s. per acre. County Cess 2s. 11½ d. per acre. Tithe withheld. This townland contains about 380 acres occupied by middlemen under stock cattle. Authority Mr. Lynskey, Bailiff to Mr. Gregory. |
Derryvokeel | townland | Proprietor John L. Lambert, Esq., Aggard, Croghwell. Agent Mr. Lambert, Kilquane. Let to 25 occupying tenants at will from 20 to 38s. per acre. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithe 10d. Size of farms from 4 to 30 acres. Soil mountain, reclaimed, light and sandy. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. Bog plenty. Prevailing names Coleman and Farrell. Authority John Coleman – Derryvokeel townland. |
Drumharsna North | townland | Proprietor James O’Hara, Esq., Pakeen, Gort. Agent Barry O’Hara, Esq., Galway. Let to 1 occupying tenant at 9s. 0d. per acre. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithe 8d. per acre. Soil exceedingly rocky. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. No bog. One fort in this townland. Authority Mr. Pat. Kelly, Steward at Mr. O’Hara’s. |
Drumharsna South | townland | Proprietor James O’Hara, Esq., Raheen, Gort. Agent Barry O’Hara, Esq., Galway. Middleman Henry Lahiff, Esq., Gort, on a lease of 31 years at 2s. 10d. per acre. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithe 1s. 0d. per acre. No bog. This townland is partly occupied by cattle and sheep belonging to the middleman, and more let as conacre ground for potatoes. Ruins of an old castle in this townland and nine forts. Authority Mr. Lynskey, Baliff to Mr.Gregory and Patrick Kelly, Steward at Mr. O’Hara. |
Fiddaun | townland | Proprietor John Lambert, Esq., Tullyra, Croghwell. Agent Mr. Lambert, Tullyquane, Croghwell. Let to 7 occupying tenants on a lease of one life or 31 years at 23s. per acre yearly rent. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithe withheld. From 4 to 80 acres. Soil stony and gravely. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. Fuel none. Prevailing names Holland. 2 forts in this townland. Authority Patrick Holland, townland Feddaun. |
Furzy Park | townland | Proprietor James L. Lambert, Esq., Cregclare, Ardrahan. No agent. This townland occupied by the proprietor under tillage, cattle and sheep. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithe 1s. 0d. Soil heavy, rich clay. Usual crops wheat, oats, potatoes, manglevorzel, turnips and vetches. No bog. One fort in this townland. Authority James Lambert, Esq. |
Grannagh | townland | Proprietor Burton Perse, Esq., Moyode, Croghwell. No agent. Let to 6 occupying tenants at will at 40s. per acre yearly rent. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithe withheld by the tenantry. Soil gravely and sandy. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. No bog. Prevailing names Newman and Murphy. Part of this townland set for conacre at £8. 0s. 0d. per acre. Ready prepared and manured for planting potatoes. 8 forts and one cave in this townland. Authority Mr. Joseph Evans, townland Ballanrooaun. |
Grannaghbeg | townland | Proprietor Burton Persse, Esq., Moyode, Croghwell. No agent. This townland is let as conacre ground at £8. 0s. 0d. per acre, ready prepared and manured for planting potatoes. Pays County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithe 1s. 0d. per acre. Soil sandy and good. A portion of this townland under cattle and sheep. Authority Mr. Joseph Evans – Ballyrooaun townland. |
Kinmona | townland | Bishop Land. Proprietor John Martin, Esq., Tullyra, Ardrahan. No agent. This townland under black cattle and sheep. Pays Co Cess 2s. 11½d. Tithe 1s. 0d. per acre. 2 forts in this townland with caves in them. Authority John Martin, Esq., Tullira House. |
Kinvona North | townland | Bishop Land. Proprietor John Martin, Tullyra, Ardrahan. Agent none. This townland is part of Mr. Martin’s Estate. Occupied by himself as part of his Demesne under plantation, trees and cattle. Pays County Cess 2s. 11½d. and Tithe 1s. 0d. per acre. Authority John Martin, Esq., Tullira House. |
Lackan | townland | Proprietor James L. Lambert, Esq., Cregaclare, Ardrahan. No agent. This townland is rented by James Burke, Esq., of Kilcolgan as grazing for stock cattle. County Cess 2s. 11½d. Tithe 1s. 0d. pr acre. One large fort in this townland. |
LackmacMahon Stone Cross | stone cross | This Stone Cross stands in a field a few paces to the right of the road from Cahermore Cross Roads to Kilmacduagh ?. There are letters on it, but so much defaced they cannot be read. Stations have been performed ? at this Stone Cross but are discontinued. |
Leac | stone cross | This Stone Cross stands in a field a few paces to the right of the road from Cahermore Cross Roads to Kilmacduagh ?. There are letters on it, but so much defaced they cannot be read. Stations have been performed ? at this Stone Cross but are discontinued. |
Lisheneynaun | townland | Proprietor Robert Persse, Esq., Castleboy, Loughrea. No agent. Let to 1 occupying tenant at will at 3s. 0d. per acre. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithe withheld. Size of farm 5 acres. Soil heavy good soil. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. No bog. Prevailing names Carthy. The remainder of this townland occupied by the proprietor, under black cattle and sheep. |
Lydacan | townland | Proprietor James O’Hara, Esq., Raheen, Gort. Agent Barry O’Hara, Galway. Let to Mr. John O’Hara, middleman on a lease during his own life, who lets it to Mr. John McMahon of Newmarket, Co. Clare and occupied by the cotter as a stock farm. Pays yearly rent 20s. per acre. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithe withheld. Soil rocky, pasture. A Holy Well here called Bullannacanna. The quality of the water has the affect of curing sore eyes, stations performed here. Ruins of an old castle, a small burying ground for children, some plantations and ruins of an old fortress on Bulwart. A fort with 2 caves here and Lydacon Lodge. Authority Mr. Patrick Kelly, Steward to Mr. O’Hara. |
Lydacon Lodge | house | The residence of Mr. John O’Hara. Some trees here. |
Mannin | townland | Proprietor James H. Burke, Esq., Saint Clerans, Loughrea. No agent. Let to 4 occupying tenants on a lease of 21 years at 25s. per acre yearly rent. County Cess 2s. 11½d. Tithe withheld by the tenantry. Size of farms from 4 to 36 acres. Soil rocky gravely and sandy. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. No bog. Prevailing names Donohue and Hynes. Ruins of an old castle and ruins of an abbey and grave yard in this townland. 1 Fort here, Cronon’s Holy Well here, stations performed. Authority James Tarpy, Mannin townland. |
Manninard | townland | Proprietor James H. Burke, Esq., Saint Clarance, Loughrea. No agent. Let to 11 occupying tenants on a lease of 21 years at 20s. per acre yearly rent. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithe from 6d. to 8d. per acre. Size of farms from 5 to 28 acres. Soil stony, gravely and sandy. Usual crops oats, wheat and potatoes. Bog scarce. Prevailing names Fahy and Hessan. One fort in this townland. Authority John Fahy, townland Manninard. |
Maryville House | house | An ancient low cottage with a few scattered trees and shrubs about it. |
Moneen East | townland | Proprietor Robert Perse, Esq., Castleboy, Loughrea, No agent. Let to 6 occupying tenants at will at 18s. per acre yearly rent. County Cess 2s. 11½ d. per acre. Tithe 10d. per acre. Size of farms from 5 to 20 acres. Soil reclaimed mountain, gravely and light. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. No bog. Usual names Walsh and Madden. A giants grave named Connall (Connall - Carnconnell)) in this townland. 60 feet in length. 8 forts and a cave in this townland. Authority Bartholomew Madden, townland Moneen. |
Moneen West | townland | Proprietor Robert Perse, Esq., Castleboy, Loughrea. No agent. Let to 13 occupying tenants in a lease of 31 years from 15 to 22s. per acre yearly rent. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithe 10d. per acre. Soil light, gravely and reclaimed mountain. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. Bog scarce. Prevailing names Holland and Madden. 3 forts in this townland, a School House in this townland. Authority Bartholomew Madden, townland Moneen East. |
Owenbristy | townland | Proprietor Richard Gregory, Esq., Berner Street, Oxford Road, London. Agent Edmund L. Hunt, Esq., Gort. Let to 5 occupying tenants on a lease of 21 years at 15s. per acre yearly rent. County Cess 2s. 11½ d. per acre. Tithe average 1s. 0d. per acre. Size of farms from 2 to 50 acres. Soil limestone, gravely. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. No bog. Prevailing names Sheehan and Thornton. Owenbristy Lake in this townland. No fish in this lake. Flooded ground only. Authority Mr. Patrick Burke, Clerk to Mr. Gregory. |
Owenshree River | river | Trout in this river. |
Pollacurra | townland | Proprietor Robert Perse, Esq., Castleboy, Loughrea. No agent. This townland is part of Castleboy Demesne under stock cattle and sheep by the proprietor. Pays County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre and Tithe 1s. 6d. per acre. Authority Joseph Evans – townland ?. |
Pollataggle | townland | Proprietor James O’Hara, Esq., Raheen, Gort. Agent Barry O’Hara, Esq., Galway. Let to 2 occupying tenants at will at 17s. 1d. per acre. County Cess 2s. 11½d. pr acre. Tithe 8d. per acre. Size of farms from 10 to 20 acres. Soil rocky, light and gravely. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. No bog. Prevailing names Furry? and Staunton. A portion of this townland in the hands of the proprietors. One fort in this townland. |
Polldonoghoe | townland | Proprietor James Lahiff, Esq., Gort. No agent. Let to 10 occupying tenants at will from 15s. 9d. to 16s. yearly rent per acre. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithes 10d. per acre. Size of farms from 4 to 10 acres. Soil exceedingly rocky. Some gravely and sandy spots. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. No bog. Prevailing names Lally and Leech. 5 forts in this townland. Authority Martin Lally, townland Pouldonohue. |
Raheen Demesne | townland | Proprietor James O’Hara, Esq., Raheen, Gort. Agent Barry O’Hara, Galway. Let to 1 occupying tenant on a lease of 2 lives at 13s. 9d. per acre. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithe 10d. per acre. Cool river on the South boundary of this townland. Perch, ? and eel in this river. Here is a handsome Demesne enclosed on the East and North East by a wall extending more than two miles along the old road from Gort to Galway, on an eminence? stands a neat house, in form like a cottage 2 stories high, it appears to have undergone many alterations since the first part was built, good offices, neat garden and orchard here. Authority Mr. Patt. Kelly, Steward at Raheen. |
Raheen House | house | The seat of James O’Hara, Esq., an itenerant absentee. This house stands on a neat eminence North of Coole Demesne and River ? South South East. A neat building in form of a cottage two stories high and appears to have ? many alterations since its first erection. There is an extensive Demesne? enclosed on the East and North East extending more than two miles along the old Mail Coach Road from Gort to Galway. Good gardens, orchard, ?. Neat office houses. |
Raheen Kilkelly | townland | Proprietor James O’Hara, Esq., Raheen, Gort. Agent Barry O’Hara, Esq., Galway. Let to 2 occupying tenants at will at 28s. per acre yearly rent. County Cess and Tithe free. Size of farms from 5 to 10 acres. Soil light, gravely and sandy. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. Fuel none. Prevailing names Madden and Lenehan. A portion of this townland occupied by Mr. John O’Hara who resides in Raheen House. It is under stock cattle and some tillage. One fort here and a cave in it. Authority Mr. Patt. Kelly, Steward Raheen Demesne. |
Rathanlon | townland | Proprietor John Martin, Esq., Tullira House, Ardrahan. No agent. This townland is part of Mr. Martin’s Demesne under plantations, trees and sheep. Pays County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithe 1s. 0d. per acre. One fort in this townland. Authority Mr. Martin, Tullira Castle. |
Rathbaun | townland | Proprietor Thomas Lahiff, Esq., Gort. No agent. Let to 4 occupying tenants at will from 35s. to 40s. per acre yearly rent. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithe 1s. 0d. per acre. Size of farms from 8 to 15 acres. Soil strong sandy clay. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes, barley. No fuel. Prevailing names Fahy. Part of this townland occupied by the proprietor under cattle and sheep. It lies close to the East side of Cregaclare Demesne. 4 forts in this townland and a cave in one of them. Authority James Lambert, Esq. |
Rathcosgry | townland | Proprietor Richard Rathburn, Esq., Ballymore, Croghwell. Let to 15 occupying tenants at will from 15s. to 10s. per acre yearly rent. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithe from 6d to 8d. per acre. Size of farms from 8 to 25 acres. Soil rocky, gravely and sandy. Usual crops wheat, oats, barley and potatoes. Bog none. Prevailing names Tarpy and Burke. 3 forts in this townland. Authority J. Tarpey, Ratcosgrave. |
Reaskgarriff | townland | Proprietor John Martin, Esq., Tullira, Ardrahan No agent. This townland belongs to Mr. Martin’s Demesne, and is under cattle and sheep. Pays County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithe 1s. 0d. per acre. Authority Mr. Martin, Tullira House. |
Rooaunmore | townland | Proprietor Richard Gregory, Esq., 56 Berners St., Oxford Road, London. Agent Edmund L. Hunt, Esq., Gort. Let to 8 occupying tenants at will at the yearly rent of 14s. per acre. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithe 1/6 per acre. Size of farms divisions from 5 to 25 acres. Soil rocky, gravely and sandy. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. No bog. Prevailing names Evans and New. Lough ? (flooded ground) in this townland. Eel and perch in this Lough. 3 forts in this townland. Authority Mr. Joseph Evans – townland Rooaunmore. |
Rooghaun | townland | Proprietor James L. Lambert, Esq., Cregclare, Ardrahan. No agent. Let to 2 occupying tenants one having a lease of lives the other at will from 30 to 40s. per acre yearly rent. County Cess 2s. 11½d per acre. Tithe withheld by the tenantry. Size of farms from 5 to 12 acres. Soil gravelly and sandy. Usual crops oats, wheat and potatoes. Bog none. Prevailing names Guthrie and Madden. One fort in this townland. Authority John Guthrie, townland Roohaun. |
Scalp | townland | Proprietor James Daly, Esq., Castle Daly, Gort. No agent. Let to 23 occupying tenants on a lease of 21 years from 15s to 22s/ per acre yearly rent. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithe withheld. Size of farms from 4 to 30 acres. Soil reclaimed mountain, sandy. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. No bog. Prevailing names Fallon and Linskey. Authority Mr. Kealegher, Steward Castledaly. |
Shantallow | townland | Proprietor James L. Lambert, Esq., Cregaclare, Ardrahan. No agent. This townland is occupied by Mr. Lambert as a sheep walk. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithe 1s. 6d. per acre. Authority J. Lambert. |
Shessy North | townland | Proprietor Richard Gregory, Esq., 56 Berners St., Oxford Road, London. Agent E. L. Hunt, Esq. Let to 22 occupying tenants at will at the yearly rent of 27s. per acre. County Cess 2s. 11½d. Tithe 10d. per acre. Size of farms from 24 to 30 acres. Soil good sandy. Usual crops wheat, oats, barley and potatoes. Bog none. Prevailing names Leneghan and Nealon. Authority Mr. Robert Lambert, Tithe Collector. |
Shessy South | townland | Proprietor Richard Gregory, Esq., 56 Berners St., Oxford Road, London. Agent Edward L. Hunt, Esq., Gort. Let to Captain O’Shaughnessy, Galwa,. middleman on a lease of lives at 20s per acre yearly rent. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithe 1s. 5d. per acre. Soil heavy rich clay. Usual crops wheat, oats and potatoes. No bog. Authority Mr. Robert Lambert – Tithe Collector. |
South Park House | house | The residence of Mr. Arthur Alexander. A new house, not yet completed, some planting, a new garden and other improvements in progress here. |
Spaw Well | well | |
St. Cronan's Well | well | Stations performed at this well. |
Toberacreggaun | townland | Proprietor Richard Gregory, Esq., 56 Berner St., Oxford Road, London. Agent Edmund L. Hunt, Esq., Gort. Under cattle and sheep. Pays C. Cess 2s/11d per acre. Tithe 1s per acre. There is a large well in a field here surrounded by trees, stations were performed here in times past being considered as a Holy Well. Stations are now discontinued. Authority Edward Birmingham – Steward at Castle Taylor. |
Tonroe | townland | Proprietor General Taylor, Castle Taylor, Ardrahan. Agent George Cuppage, Co. Galway. Let to 40 occupying tenants at will from 12s. to ? per acre yearly rent. County Cess 2s. 11½d. per acre. Tithe from 5d.? to 10d. per acre. Size of farms from 2 to 62 acres. Soil rocky, gravelly and sandy. Usual crops wheat, barley, oats and potatoes. No Bog. Prevailing names Birmingham and Brennan. Authority Edward Birmingham, Steward at Castle Taylor and Mr. James Burke, School Master. |
Tullira | townland | Proprietor John Martin, Esq., Tullyra, Ardrahan. No agent. This townland is in the Demesne of Mr. Martin, under plantations here, some tillage. An ancient castle stands here and a modern house built by Mr. Martin, attached to the west side of the old castle. Mr. Martin’s ancestry were Strongbownians from Sropshire in England and are in possession of this old castle since the year 1408. Here are an orchard and gardens and Glass House , a Hot House, peaches, plums, apples and cherries grow abundantly in these gardens. 2 forts in this townland. Authority John Martin, Esq., Tullira House. |
Tullira Castle | castle | There is an old Irish Castle here in good preservation inhabited by Mr. Martins Domestics and also a good house built by Mr. Martin’s Ancestors attached to the West side of the old castle. This new house is the seat of John Martin, Esq. whose ancestors were in possession of this old castle since the year 1408 and who came to Ireland with Earl Strongbow from a County Shropshire in England. Spacious gardens, Hot Houses, Green Houses with various kinds of fruits.. |