Place names in the civil parish of Monivea

PlaceWhat is itDescription
AbberttownlandGood portion bog and plantation all under tillage. Townland John H. Blakeney, Proprietor. 2/3ds. of this townland is cultivated. The remainder is deep flow bog. The road from Monivea to Tuam passes through its centre and near its south side and 8 chains West of the above road is a fort from which to the bog edge on its East is a fir plantation and at the townlands N.W. is a small lake called Loughbeg.
Abbert DemesnetownlandA large portion bog all under tillage. A demesne held by the proprietor. Townland. It is the property of John H. Blakeney. The greater portion of which is a Demesne containing near its centre the mansion of the proprietor, in its S.W. end is a Trigl. Station and a great part of the S.W. side of the townland is bounded by the road from Monivea to Tuam, near its West is the ruins of an old church surrounded by a burial ground, in the N.E. angle is a Corn Mill, 37 chains South of which is a Trigl. Station, near the N. W. end of the townland is a remarkable spot for a great issue of water proceeding from it and nearly half this large townland is deep flow bog.
AghafaddatownlandSmall portion of bog all under tillage. It is the property of W. Burke, half of it is cultivated, the remainder is rough pasture and deep bog. It is bounded on the S.W. by the road from Loughrea to Tuam.
Ardagheenatrigonometrical stationAll under tillage. It is the property of Mr. French. It is chiefly cultivated with the exception of two portions of heathy pasture the North and West side of the town of Monivea, and comprised in this townland in its western side is a Trigl. Station, and a well on its western extremity called Poullaghvullaun, there is a small village East of Monivea called Ardagheena.
BallyboggantownlandGreat portion of bog all under tillage. Townland. It is the property of Mr. Bodkin. 2/3 rds of it is cultivated, the remainder dep bog. There stands a Trig. Station near its W. extremity called Graig bog old. It is bounded on the North by the Barony of Tiaquin and has a village of houses near its northern centre.
BallynaboorkaghtownlandGreat portion bog all under tillage. It is the property of W. Kenny nearly half of this townland is bog, the Eastern most road from Monivea to Tuam bounds its West side, on its northern end and boundary there is a Trigl. Station 210 feet above the level of the sea.
BallyskeaghtownlandAll under tillage. It is the property of Mr. French. The greater part of this townland is arable. There is a portion of bog in its centre, and its South side is bounded by the road from Monivea to Galway, and its East side is bounded by the road from Monivea to Tuam.
BellevilletownlandAll under tillage. There is a demesne in this townland. It is the property of Major Mahon. It is all laid out as a demesne and near its centre is the residence of the Proprietor. The road from Galway to Monivea forms its South boundary for a considerable distance.
BingarratownlandPortion bog, a Demesne, all under tillage. Townland. It is the property of Mr. Bodkin. It is all under cultivation, with the exception of a portion of bog in its north end, a bye road passes through its N.W. extremity along the East side of which there is an extensive plantation for 1 mile from Graig Abbey North.
BinntownlandAll under tillage. It is the property of Mr. Daly. It is all under cultivation with some portion of plantation on its North side. There is a Trigl. Station at its N.W. extremity and a road passes through the South side.
CaherlissakilltownlandAll under tillage. It is the property of Mr. Reddington, half of this large townland is cultivated, the remainder heathy and rocky pasture. There is a large fort near its South side called Caherlissakile and a Roman Catholic Chapel in its S.E. angle, on its S.W. angle stands a Trigl. Station 350 feet above the sea.
CahernaglasstownlandAll under tillage except a small portion rocky. Townland. It is the property of Mr. Blakeney, ¾ of this townland is cultivated, the remainder is heathy and rocky pasture. The road from Monivea to Tuam passes through its western side, West of which between 18 and 25 chains there are 4 Cahers or forts, and on its North boundary 17 chains North of the central Caher stands a fifth Caher, the parish boundary passes through its centre.
Cappaghmoyle townlandGreat portion bog all under tillage. Townland. It is the property of Mr. Tighe and ¼th. of this townland is bog, the remainder is cultivated. There stands a Trigl. Station near its centre - feet above the level of the sea at low water of O.S. tides.
CarauntownlandAll under tillage, a small portion of bog. It is the property of Major Mahon. This T. land is all under tillage with the exception of a small portion of bog in its South side and a few acres of heathy pasture in its North extremity in which stands a Trigl. Station. Near its S.E. extremity is a well called Tubberglashaun and the road from Galway to Monivea passes through its centre.
CarraunrevaghtownlandAll under tillage. It is the property of Mr. French, and is all heathy pasture with the exception of a few acres arable in its N.E. angles. The road from Galway to Monivea forms its East boundary.
CarrowmoretownlandGreat portion bog, remainder under tillage. It is the property of John H. Blakeney Esq. 1 third of this townland is deep flow bog. The road form Monivea to Tuam passes through its centre, near the North side of which is a small nursery and a bye road traverses its centre from East to West.
Cartron townlandAll under tillage. The greater part of the townland is cultivated, a small portion of brushwood in its North angle in which stands a Trigl. Station 298 feet above the sea, the remainder is heathy pasture, it is bounded on the East by the road from Athenry to Monivea.
CashlaundarraghtownlandTownland. It is the property of Mr. Reddington. It is all under cultivation.
Church ParkparkNo. This name is not in list and therefore I cannot insert Proprietor's name.
CloonbrusktownlandGreat portion bog rem. under tillage Townland. It is the property of Mr. Daly. Nearly 2/3 rds of this townland is cultivated, the remainder deep bog. Near its North End is the ruins of Clonbrusk Castle and in its centre stands a Trigl. Station 265 feet above the level of the sea.
CloonkeenbegtownlandGreater part bog, remainder under tillage It is the property of Mr. Daly and upwards of 2/3rds the townland is bog, a road passes nearly through the centre on which is situated a village of houses and ten chains East of the houses stands a Trigl. Station.
Cloonkeenmore townlandGreat portion bog, remainder under tillage.Townland. It is the property of Mr. Daly, Cont. G. 2/3ds of this townland is bog, the remainder under tillage. A road passes through its centre from East to West and near its North angle is a Trigl. Station.
Cloonkeenmore SouthtownlandGreat portion bog, remainder under tillage. Townland. It is the property of Mr. Daly. 4/5ths of this townland is wet bog, the remainder arable. There stands a Trigl. Station near its South side 258 feet above the level of the sea.
ColmanstowntownlandSmall portion bog, remainder under tillage. Townland. It is the property of Mr. Reilly. ¾ ths?. of this townland is cultivated, the remainder is bog.The road from Kilconnel to Castleblakeney forms its Northern boundary and its extreme North angle is 236 feet above the level of the sea at low water.
CormacuaghtownlandA large portion of bog. Townland. It is the property of Mr. Burke. Half this townland is deep bog, the remainder under tillage. There stands a Trigl. Station near its centre 291 feet above the sea and near its North side a small lake or pool and at its N.E. angle a marsh or lake called Loughtie.
CorrabauntownlandAll under tillage. It is the property of Mr. French. All under tillage and in or near its centre stands a fort covered with Fir Plantation.
CorrafaireentownlandSmall part rocky, remainder under tillage. Townland. It is the property of Mr. Reddington 3/11ths of this townland is cultivated, the remainder heathy and rocky pasture. It is bounded on the East by the road from Monivea to Tuam. There is a Trigl. Station 34 chains West of its S.E. angle and three Cahers or forts situated the first 10 chains East the 2nd 16 chains S.W., and the third 40 chains W. N.W of the Trigl. Station which stands 475 feet above the level of the sea at O.S. tides.
CorraleatownlandAll under tillage. It is the property of Mr. French. It is all under tillage bounded on the North by the road from Monivea to Galway.
CorrantarramudtownlandGreat portion bog, remainder under tillage. Townland. It is the property of Mr Burke 2/3ds of this townland is cultivated, the remainder deep bog. It is bounded on the West by the road from Athenry to Monivea and in its S.E. angle is a well called Tubbermore Near the East side stands a Trigl. Station 220 feet above the sea.
CostelloesparktownlandAll under tillage. It is the property of Mr. French. All under tillage, bounded on the West by the road from Monivea to Galway.
CrooroetownlandAll under tillage. Townland. It is the property of Mr. French. All under tillage, bounded on the South by the road from Monivea to Galway.
Cuddoo EasttownlandAll under tillage. Townland. It is the property of Mr. Burke, 2/3ds. of it is deep bog, the remainder arable. There is a Trigl. Station near its centre 291 feet above the sea and a small lake near its S.E. side called Lough Curneal. It is bounded on the West by the road from Athenry to Castleblakeney.
Cuddoo WesttownlandTownland. It is the property of Mr. Burke 1/4th of this townland is deep bog, the remainder under tillage. It is bounded on the East by the road from Athenry to Castleblakeney.
Curmacooagh WesttownlandA large portion of bog. It is the property of Mr. Burke. 1 third cultivated, the remainder deep bog and rough pasture, a bye or cross road forms its North boundary and the road from Athenry to Tuam forms its eastern boundary. Its general surface varies from 240 to 270 feet above the level of the sea.
DerrooghtownlandMostly all bog. Townland. It is the property of Mr. Burke 4/5ths of the townland is bog, the remainder arable, near its centre is a square fort and a tower on its East and West angle, near its S.W. angle is a lake or marsh called Loughtie 269 feet above the sea and 22 chains West of it is a small lake.
FarravauntownlandAll under tillage. It is the property of Major Mahon. Nearly all under tillage, there are several portions of rough pasture. Near its S.E. side is a fort, a bye road passes through the T. Land from N. to S. there stands a Trigl. Station on its Northern extremity called Cruvrew [unable to read].
GarraunardtownlandAll under tillage. Townland. It is the property of Mr. Reddington and is all under cultivation. The road from Monivea to Tuam passes from its S.W. angle through its Western Centre. There is a village of houses west of this road and a Trigl. Station near its West side, 324 feet above the level of the sea.
Glannagloghaun SouthtownlandAll under tillage. It is the property of Mr. French, chiefly cultivated, bounded on the West by the road from Galway to Monivea, in its North East angle is the Church and Park and it is bounded on the East by the road from Athenry to Monivea, the South side of Monivea Street is part of this townland.
GlennagloghauntownlandAll under tillage. It is the property of Mr. French. It is all under tillage.
GlennaslattownlandGreater portion bog. It is the property of Mr. French about ½ this townland is cultivated, the remainder deep bog, a portion in its South side is subject to Winter flood. Its East side is bounded by the road from Athenry to Monivea.
Graigtownland Great portion bog, remainder tillage. Townland. It is the property of Mr. Clarke. There is about 50 acres bog in its South and West side, the remainder is laid out as a demesne, in its N.E end. is Graig Abbey House the residence of Mr. Clarke. There is a Trigl. Station on its extreme South point and a corn mill in its N. Western Extremity.
Graig BridgebridgeNone.
GraigbauntownlandAll under tillage. It is the property of Mr. Blakeney, a large portion of it forms part of Abbert Demesne, in its centre is an old Deerpark and on its West side a quantity of heathy pasture. There is a Tigl. Station near its West side, and a bye road passes from its centre to its extreme North and the road from Monivea to Tuam forms its East and North boundary.
Graigue AbbeytownlandGreat portion bog, Demesne, remainder under tillage. It is the property of Mr. Clarke and forms part of Graig Abbey Demesne and at its N.W. angle is situated a bridge called Graig Bridge.
Hundred AcrestownlandAll under tillage. It is the property of Mr. French. All under tillage and bounded on the N.W. by the road from Galway to Monivea in its Northern angle is a Laghta, and West of the boundary near its South extremity is a well called Tubberglasheen.
KilcornantownlandAll under tillage. Townland. It is the property of Mr. Clarke. ¾ ths of this townland is cultivated, the remainder bog. There stands a Tuck Milll near the Western extremity and it is bounded on the N.E.by Tiaquin Barony.
KillacloghertownlandTownland. It is the property of Mr. Kenny, 3/4ths of this townland is cultivated, the remainder is heathy pasture and bog. The road from Monivea to Castleblakeney bounds its South side and a Cross Road branching North passes through its centre. There is an old burial ground in its N.W. angle, a Trigl. Station in its South angle, 283 feet above the sea and an old castle situated near its centre in ruins.
KnockatobertownlandAll under tillage. It is the property of Mr. French. It is chiefly cultivated and is bounded on the South and East by the road from Galway to Monivea. Near its east angle is a burial ground and 3 chains west of it is a well. In its North extremity is a portion of heathy pasture.
KnockauncarraghtownlandTownland. It is the property of Mrs. Reddington nearly all under tillage. It has a Trigl Station in its centre 362 feet above the sea and is intersected by the road from Monivea to Tuam. There is a large village of houses near its Western extremity and it is traversed by a bye road from the former Eastward to Ryehill.
KnockbracktownlandAll under tillage, very poor land. It is the property of Mr. Burke, Cont. G. half this townland is cultivated. It is bounded on the South by a Cross Road and on the East for a considerable distance by the road from Athenry to Monivea. There stands a Trigl. Station in its East side 270 feet above the sea and near its North side a second Trigl. Station 286 feet above the level of the sea at Low Water of O.S. tides.
LaghtonoratownlandGreat portion bog, remainder under tillage. It is the property of Mr. Burke 2/3d of this townland is cultivated, the remainder is deep bog, part of its West side is in connection with and forming a part of Tiaquin Demesne, and near its West side is a stone called Laghtanora.
LenamoretownlandGreat portion bog, remainder under tillage. It is the property of Mr. Burke about ¼th cultivated, the remainder bog and rough pasture and a considerable river traverses this townland from South to North, the road from Athenry to Tuam forms its Eastern end for a short distance and in its North angle is a small lake called Kennys Lake or Lough Kenny.
LisdorantownlandAll under tillage. It is the property of Mr. Tighe. It is all under tillage with a Trigl. Station at its N.W. angle, a road passes through its South side from East to West.
Lough Kennylake 
MoniveaparishThe Ph. contains in all about 21,930 acres. It is for the most part poor shallow soil thickly inhabited and badly cultivated. In the Western side of the Ph. there are three large tracts of bog, the remainder is a limestone district and from the numerous subterranean passages through which the water is carried off the inhabitants are subject to great inconvenience during seasons of drought. The small village of Monivea in which is situated the Ph. Church stands nearly central. The portion belonging to this Barony is the property of Mahon Esq. who has a neat and fashionable residence called Belville. The greatest part is pasture.
Moniveapart of a townlandThis part of the Ph. is for the most part a poor shallow soil with a large portion of bog and boggy pasture. It it is situated a gentleman’s seat called Graig Abbey. This part of the Ph. (Kilconnel Barony) contains about 4,130 acres.
MoniveavillageThe village of Monivea stands nearly central in the parish, and the parish forms part of the Baronies of Tiaquin, Clare and Kilconnel. There are a number of Gentlemen’s Seats, and a few well laid out farms in this parish. It contains in all about 21,930 acres, of which 16,150 belong to the Barony of Tiaquin. The site of the ancient house of Quin from which the barony derives its name is situated near the eastern extremity of the parish in the rear of a neat cottage, the residence of [unable to read] Burke, Esq. – the owner of a small estate in the parish.
Monivea DemesnetownlandGreat part bog, a Demesne all under tillage. Mr. French is the proprietor and occupier. The whole of this townland is laid out as Demesne, and near its centre stands the Mansion and Residence of the proprietor, North of which is a small lake, at its eastern extremity is a Trigl. Station 215 feet above the level of the sea, the Demesne is very tastefully laid out with avenues, ornamental plantation, gardens, etc.
Monivea VillagevillageForming part of the Townland of Glanagloghan North and South. Containing the Parish Church and a Hibernian School. It has a small market on Thursdays.
MountgarrettownlandAll under tillage. It is the property of Mr. Burke 4/5ths of it is bog, the remainder arable. It is bounded on the East for a short distance by the road from Athenry to Monivea and its general surface varies from 202 to 275 feet.
NewcastletownlandGreat portion bog from under tillage. It is the property of Mr. Burke 2/3rds of this townland is under tillage, the remainder bog. A leading road bounds its East side and likewise its South. There is a pool or small lake near its S. extremity.
ParkacurrytownlandGreat portion bog. It is the propery of Mr. Reddington. Only 1 third of this townland is cultivated and that part forms a part of ryehill Demesne. The remainder deep flow bog. A road transverses the townland from West to East and part of it forms the South boundary of it. One of the roads, the easternmost, from Monivea to Tuam forms its South west boundary.
PeaktownlandAll under tillage. Townland. It is the property of Mr. Kenny. 2/3 rds of this townland is uncultivated. The remainder arable. The area from Monivea to Tuam passes through the West end.
PollavullauntownlandAll under tillage. It is the property of Mr. French It is all heathy pasture with the exception of a small portion in its west angle.
Pollboy or PollbweetownlandAll under tillage. It is the property of Mr. French. It is chiefly cultivated and is bounded on the South and East by the road from Galway to Monivea. Near its east angle is a burial ground and 3 chains west of it is a well. In its North extremity is a portion of heathy pasture.
RoundfieldtownlandAll under tillage. It is the property of Mr. French. All under cultivation. Near its centre stands a trigl. Station 268 feet above the sea. It is bounded on the East by the road from Galway to Monivea.
RoundfieldtownlandAll under tillage. It is the property of Mr. French. All under cultivation. Near its centre stands a trigl. Station 268 feet above the sea. It is bounded on the East by the road from Galway to Monivea.
Ryehill DemesnetownlandAll under tillage, a Demesne held by Proprietor. Townland.. It is the property of Mr. Reddington. It is all laid out as a Demesne and near its N.W. angle is the Residence of the proprietor, bounded on the East by the Road from Monivea to tuam and on the South by a bye road, its East boundary is likewise ? leading from the former to the dwelling there is a smithy in the S.E. angle of this townland.
ShoodauntownlandGreat part bog rem. under tillage. It is the property of Mr. Brown. 2/3 rds of this townland is under cultivation, the remainder is deep bog. A small portion in its East end is subject to winter floods. There stands a Trig. Station near its N. E. extremity 251 feet above the level of the sea.
StoneparktownlandAll under tillage. It is the property of Mr. Blakeney. It is all under tillage and near its North side is a Trigl. Station.
TemplemoyletownlandSmall portion bog remainder under tillage. It is the property of Mr. Burke. Half the townland is under tillage, the remainder bog. Near its western extremity is a Trigl. Station and 5 chains East of it stood the ruin of an old church which has been blown down by the storm of January 6th 1839.
Tiaquin DemesnetownlandAll under tillage and demesne held by proprietor. It is the property of Edmund Burke Esq. The whole of this townland is laid out as a Demesne and near its centre is the residence of the proprietor called Tiaquin House. A Trigl. Station stands in its South end 249 feet above the sea, and on the North side 260 feet above the sea. The road fronm Athenry to Tuam forms its East boundary and it is bounded on the South by a cross or bye road. There are two lakes south of the building connected by a bridge.
TisaxontownlandA great portion bog, remainder under tillage. It is the property of Mr. Burke, 4/5 ths of which is arable, the remainder bog. The road from Athenry to Monivea forms its West boundary, a bye road bounds its North side and another passes through its South extremity. 23 chains East of its westernmost angle is a caher or fort.
ToorkeeltownlandAll under tillage. It is the property of Mr. Tighe. It is all under cultivation and near its centre is the Residence of the Proprietor South of a road which passes through the centre of the townland.