Place | What is it | Description |
Athenry | townland | Proprietors are Lady Russel, Mr. Lopdell and Mr. Blakeney containing 65½ statute acres comprising the town and suburbs. The town once a walled city and fortified by towers is now partially ruined, though of considerable extent. It has one Church and one RC. Chapel, and an old abbey in a pretty good state of preservation. King John’s Court is still traceable. There are about 1,200 inhabitants in the town. |
Athenry House | house | It comprises about 1/6 of this parish and is for the most part a rocky, shallow, unproductive soil. |
Athenry Parish | house | It comprises about 1/6 of this parish and is for the most part a rocky, shallow, unproductive soil. |
Athenry Parish | parish | |
Ballinloughaun | townland | It is the property of Mr. Lambert, containing 365 statute acres, 8/10 ths. of which is arable and pasture. The principal road from Galway to Monivea passes through the West side and forms the northern boundary of this townland. There is a Trigl. Station near its West side 10 chains East of road from Athenry to Claregalway. |
Ballybackagh | townland | It is the property of Mr. Lambert, containing 318 statute acres, 5/8ths of which is arable. There is in its S.W. angle a Trigl. Station, and it is bounded on the North by the road from Galway to Monivea. |
Ballybrone | townland | Townland. It is the property of Mr.Blake. The greater part is under pasture, some patches of rocks appears about the northern extremity. Waterview, a neat cottage, the residence of Pat Callinaun, Esq. is situated in it. |
Ballydavid Middle | townland | It is the property of Mr. Bateman containing 201 statute acres all under cultivation, near its North E. extremity stands a castle ruins, and 18 chains from its S. Eastern angle stands a Trigl. Station and old castle, 227 feet above the sea. A bye road or lane passes through its centre from the castle ruins, and it is bounded on the East by the road from Athenry to Monivea. |
Ballydavid North | townland | It is the property of Lady Russel containing 197½ statute acres. All, with the exception of 12 acres, under cultivation which is rocky. It is bounded on the East by the road from Athenry to Monivea and a bye road passes through the centre of townland from East to West. |
Ballydavid South | townland | It is the property of Mrs. Reddington, containing 478 statute acres all under cultivation with the exception of 10 acres heathy pasture; it is bounded on its S.W. and E. by two roads leading from Athenry to Claregalway and Monivea. There is a large village of houses near its Southern extremity and the ruins of a church 27 chains from its N.E. angle. West its general surface varies form 138 to 225 feet above the level of the sea. |
Ballygarraun | townland | It is the property of Lord Oranmore containing 224½ statute acres, the whole of which is under tillage. It is bounded on the North by the road from Athenry to Claregalway, and at 13 chains S.E. of its S.W. angle is a fort 5 chains North East of the first is a second fort and at 35 chains North East of the second is a third fort. |
Ballyglass | townland | Townland. The proprietors are the family of Burkes. About ½ tillage, the remainder pasture. A leading crossroad passes through its S.E. side. |
Ballygurraun South | townland | It is the property of Lord Oranmore, containing 238 statute acres, all under tillage. It is bounded on the North by the road from Athenry to Claregalway and near its centre is a Trigl. Station on a fort called Mount Shaw, its South side is bounded by the road from Athenry to Galway. |
Ballygurraun West | townland | It is the property of Lord Oranmore containing 251 statute acres, all under cultivation. Near its western boundary is a Cahir or fort, on its West side and it is bounded in the South by the road from Athenry to Galway. Its general surface varies from 133 to 175 feet above the level of the sea. |
Barnaboy | townland | Townland. The property of the family of Burkes. The greater part under pasture. One of the family of Burkes once lived there and his out house was yellow washed from whence the townland received its name. |
Barretts Parke | townland | It is the property of Mr. Lambert, containing 252 statute acres ½ of which is cultivated, the remainder rough pasture. 13 chains North of its South boundary at the centre stands a Trigl. Station 108 feet above the level of the sea at low water of ordinary spring tides. |
Baunmore | townland | It is the property of Lord Oranmore containing 211 statute acres, all under tillage. It is bounded on the South and West by the road from Athenry to Loughrea, having a Corn Mill in its western extremity and being partly bounded near the above point by the old Town Wall of Athenry and 7 chains from its N.E. angle is a well called Tubberblaura. |
Blean | townland | It is the property of Mr. Kelly. Containing 224 statute acres, 7/8ths of which is arable, the remainder bog. There is a bye road passes through its Eastern centre, from N.W. to S.E. near the centre of the townland. There is a small portion subject to winter floods, and its general surface varies from 143 to 165 feet above the sea. Its average rents are from 10 to 15 shillings per acre. |
Bottom | townland | It is the property of Burton Persse. Containing 99½ statute acres, all under tillage, but very much interspersed with limestone rocks. It is bounded on the North by a cross road and in its South angle is a small pool or lake, and parts of its centre are subject to winter floods. |
Boyhill | townland | It is the property of Burton Persse, Esq., containing 177 statute acres, all arable, with the exception of two small lakes, one in the East angle and the other 20 chains South of its North angle. It is bounded on the East and West by the roads from Athenry to Loughrea and Craughwell respectively. There is a large fort of the North angle of this townland and a remarkable hill 3 chains West of its East angle called Boyhill. |
Breanloughaun | lake | A small deep pool in a high ground. |
Briton's Gate | gate | |
Caheratubber West | village | It is the property of Lady Russel containing 207, statute acres all arable with the exception of 10 acres of marsh, subject to flood in winter. It is bounded on the West by the road from Athenry to Monivea and on the North by a cross or bye road. Near its eastern centre is a village of houses, and the river which forms its eastern boundary is subject to floods in winter which lays a number of acres under water in that season. |
Caherbriskaun | townland | It is the property of Mr. Lambert containing 374 statute acres 7/8 ths. of which is cultivated, the remainder is dry heathy pasture and rocks. Near its South extremity is a large village of houses, and at its extreme N.W. angle is a spring well. Its general surface varies from 132 to 212 feet. |
Caherfinesker | townland | It is the property of Mr. French and contains 250½ statute acres. It is all under cultivation with the exception of 10 or 12 acres which is rocky, part of this townland on its eastern side is subject to flood in winter. A Trigl. Station stands on its West Bdy. 70 feet above the sea, and its general surface varies from 56 to 76 feet above the sea. There are two forts or Cahirs in its northern extremity, and one near its West centre, South of a bye road which intersects the townland. |
Cahermore | fort | A very large fort containing a Trigl. Staton. The property of Mr. Browne. An extensive remarkable ancient stone enclosure. |
Caherroyn | townland | It is the property of Mrs. Reddington, containing 269 statute acres, 3/4 ths of which is under cultivation, the remainder bog and furze. The road from Athenry to Monivea passes through its centre from South to North and its South bounds is part of the old Town Wall of Athenry comprising the North curtain and flanks of King John’s Castle. Its general surface varies from 130 to 150 feet above the sea at low water of O.S. tides. |
Caraunduff | townland | It is the property of Mr. Lambert, containing 193½ statute acres, all uncultivated with the exception of 8 acres on its N. W. side near a road which forms its N.W. boundary. The general surface of this townland varies from 146 to 206 feet above the sea and at the western end of its southern extremity is a small Lake called Turbin. |
Carnaun | townland | It is the property of Mr Bateman, containing 486 statute acres, 1/3rd of which is heathy pasture. It is intersected by two roads which cross other near its centre, and has two old forts in its western side, and a Trigl. Station near its eastern centre 210 feet above the level of the sea, and 12 chains S.W. of station is a ruin supposed to have been a convent. Its general surface varies from 155 to 210 feet above the level of the sea at low water of ordinary spring tides. Rent from 10 shillings to one pound per acre. |
Carnmore | townland | It is the property of Mr. Blake, containing 169½ statute acres, 1/3 rd. of which is cultivated, the remainder dry heathy pasture. It is bounded on North by the road from Galway to Athenry and at an angle near the centre of its West side is a spot called Cruckanashan?. |
Carrowntober | townland | Lady Russel is the proprietor and contains 565½ statute acres, 1/3rd of which is bog. The road from Athenry to Monivea bounds it on the West, and a cross or bye road forms its South extremity, for 34 chains passing through its South and East extremity in which end of the townland is a Trigl. Station 196 feet above the level of the sea. Its general surface varies from 170 to 212 feet above the level of the sea. |
Cashla | townland | It is the property of Mr. Lambert containing 292 statute acres. All cultivated with exception of a few acres rocky pasture near its N. western centre. The road from Athenry to Galway forms part of the South boundary, and there are several gravel pits towards its South extremity. Near its N. western centre stands a Trigl. Station 108 feet above the level of the sea. |
Castle Ellen | townland | Captain Lambert is the proprietor and contains 379½ statute acres and forms part of the Demesne of the Proprietors. Near the centre of the townland stands the castle or residence of the Proprietor, and at 7 chains S.W. of it is the ruins of an old castle . The road from Athenry to Claregalway forms its western bounds and its general surface varies from 169 to 194 feet above the level of the sea. |
Castle Gate | gate | |
Castlelambert | townland | It is the property of Mr Lambert containing 587½ statute acres and is enclosed as the Demesne of the Proprietor, in its South centre stands the mansion of – Lambert, Esq., from which it is probable this townland, has taken its name. The road from Athenry to Claregalway passes through the centre of the townland from W. to East. |
Castleturvin | townland | Turvin Family are the proprietors and contains 388 statute acres, 9/10 ths of which is cultivated and the remainder rocky pasture. This townland is intersected by several roads, and in its S.W end stands a remarkable fort used as a burial ground and in it the ruins of a chapel called Tamplekilmona. 50 acres of this land at its South extremity is subject to winter flood. S.E. of this burial ground is a Cahir at 24 chains distant. Its average height above the sea is from 63 to 102 feet. |
Clamperpark | townland | The property of Mark Brown, Esq., containing 111 statute acres all under cultivation. It is interspersed with rocks and a part on its North side subject to winter floods. It is bounded on the East side by the road from Athenry to Craughwell. |
Cloonnavaddogg | townland | Townland. The property of Mr. Kelly. The greater part is under pasture. There is a road through it. |
Cloran | townland | Turvin Family are the proprietors containing 439½ statute acres, 1/8 ths. of which is cultivated, the remainder is rocky pasture, and near its South extremity is a fort called Lismiel, and near its North end a caher or fort 6 chains West of a village of houses. A Trigl. Station is near its North extremity, 2 chains South of road, 138 feet above the sea. It is bounded on the North and N.E. by a road from Athenry to Galway. Its general surface varies from 64 to 144 feet above the sea at low water of O.S tides. |
Coldwood or Foorkill | townland | It is the property of Mr. Browne containing 601 ½ statute acres, ¾ ths. of which is under cultivation, the remainder rocky. The townland is intersected by the road from Dublin to Galway a portion of its S.W. extremity is subject to winter floods. On its South and West extremities there are 2 small lakes called Poulnakirka and Poulawartin respectively. There are two Trigl. Stations, one called Coldwood E. upon the N.E. extremity of the townland and the other called Coldwood No. 2 in its southern centre, 71 and 76 feet above the sea respectively. The townland contains 2 villages of houses. |
Coolaran | townland | Townland. The property of Lord Oranmore. Chiefly under pasture. Nothing remarkable. |
Cossaun | townland | It is the property of Major Mahon, containing 270 statute acres, 9/10 ths. of which is arable. Near its S. eastern centre stands the mansion of the proprietor and about 20 acres enclosed as a demesne. The road from Galway to Monivea passes through its centre, and its general surface between 150 and 220 feet over the level of the sea. |
Cullairbaun | townland | Lord Oranmore is the proprietor and contains 186½ statute acres, all cultivated. It is bounded on the West by the road from Athenry to Tuam which passes through its northern centre, and on the East by a bye road nearly parallel to the former. Its general surface varies from 158 to 189 feet above the sea at low water of O.S. tides, and in its N.W. angle is a Limestone Quarry. |
Deerpark | subdenomination and house | It is the property of the family of Burkes. The residence of Mr. O’Shaughnessy. |
Deerpark | townland | It is the property of Mr. Lambert, containing 122 statute acres, 1/3 rd of which is arable, the remainder heathy pasture. The road from Athenry to Claregalway forms its southern boundary. Its general surface varies from 119 to 130 feet over the level of the sea. |
Derrydonnell North | townland | It is the property of Mr. French, containing 307½ statute acres, all under cultivation. It is bounded on the South by the road from Athenry to Galway, and near its centre a portion of the townland is subject to winter floods, near its eastern extremity is a fort 4 chains North of the above roads. Its general surface varies from 60 to 106 feet above the sea at low water of O. S. tides. |
Derrydonnellbeg | townland | It is the property of Mr. French containing 297½ statute acres, all under cultivation , it is bounded on the North by the road from Athenry to Galway, and is intersected by the road from latter place to Dublin, near its Southern and central extremity is a ruin called Shan Cloigh, and near its East extremity is a ruin called Thaghal. A small portion in its North end is subject to floods in winter, and at its western extremity, there are two forts 18 chains South of the above road. Its general surface varies from 60 to 125 feet above the level of the sea at O. S. tides. |
Derrydonnellmore | townland | It is the property of Mr. French and contains 524 statute acres, 2/8 ths. of which is cultivated, and the remainder stony pasture which is chiefly lime stone rocks. In its centre is an old wind mill, Trigl.St. fixed 165 feet above the level of the sea from which in a E. N.E. direction 22 chains is a fort, and near the South end of the townland is a second fort, 15 chains North N.W. of this stands the ruin of old castle. The townland is bounded on the North by a road from Athenry to Galway. The general surface varies from 48 to 165 feet above the level of the sea. |
Derrymaclaughna | townland | Townland. The property of the family of Burke. There is an old church and an old castle, C. chapel situated near the South side of the townland. The above named Proprietor’s Progenitors built 25 castles in this County. The Castles of Lackaghmore, Derrymacloughnan and Carnoneen are among the numbers they have possessed of this property these 200 years:- Derrymacloughlan has a ruin of castle in good order – a ruin of a mansion house and Chapel. |
Fahy's Village | townland | It is the property of Capt. Lambert containing 89 statute acres all under cultivation. It is bounded on the West by the road from Athenry to Claregalway, and its general surface varies from 169 to 184 feet above the level of the sea at low water ordinary Spring tides. |
Farranablanky | townland | It is the property of Mr. Evans containing 148½ statute acres. It is all cultivated and contains several large forts, one 13 chs. N.W. of the S.E. angle and second 14 chains from the first N.W. called Rathacugha and 5 chains N.W. of this fort is a Trigl. Station 129 feet above the sea, and a third fort is at 9 chains W. N.W. of the station, another large fort is on the W. side of road from Athenry to Craughwell. |
Farrannablanky West | townland | It is the property of Mark Browne, Esq., containing 59½ statute acres all under tillage. In its South end and N. side of road is a spot Cloughnaminaun, 5 chains North of which is a house called Blakeland Lodge. |
Furzypark | townland | It is the property of Mark Browne, Esq., containing 42½ statute acres all under tillage, and forms on its West side the East bounds of Newford Ball Alley, 3 chains South of which is an Eel Weir. |
Gloves Middle | townland | It is the property of Mr. Browne containing 216½ statute acres 3/5 ths. of which is cultivated, the remainder dry bog. 40 acres in its South West angle forms a small park or Demesne in which stands Gloves House, the residence of Minor Browne. Its general surface varies from 184 to 232 feet above the sea at low water. |
Gloves West | townland | It is the property of Mr. Browne containing 155 statute acres 1/3 rd. of which is bog, the remainder arable. Its average height above the sea varies from 172 to 184 feet. |
Gorteenacra | townland | It is the property of Lord Oranmore containing 60 statute acres, all under tillage. Bounded on the South by the road to Kiltullagh and at the S.W. angle is the gate on the old Town Wall called Laragate. Its general surface varies from 124 to 159 feet above the level of the sea. |
Gortnahown | townland | It is the property of Lord Oranmore, containing 60 statute acres, all under tillage, bounded on the N.E. by the road from Athenry to Loughrea. Its general surface varies from 94 to 134 feet above the level of the sea, on its S.W. angle is an Island a part of which belongs to the townland. |
Gortroe | townland | It is the property of Lord Oranmore containing 110 statute acres all arable. It is bounded on the North by the road from Athenry to Galway,and on the West by a bye road, and on the boundary of its South extremity is a caher or fort on its West side. |
Greethill | townland | It is the property of Mr. French containing 249 statute acres, 25 acres of which is covered with brushwood and stones, the remainder under cultivation. There is a large village of houses at its N. Eastern extremity at the South end of which is a fort, and at 22 chains S.W. is a Caher or fort, a part about 20 acres of this land is subject to winter floods and its S.E. extremity. Its general surface varies from 48 to 87 feet above the level of the sea at the low water of O.S. tides. |
Kilskeagh | townland | Townland. The property of Mr. Browne. About ¼ of which is rough rocky pasture, the remainder is cultivated. Near its N.E. corner there is a remarkable ancient stone enclosure called Cahermore. There is an old fort and the ruins of an old castle in its W. side close by the boundary. |
Kingsland North | townland | It is the property of Lord Oranmore containing 90½ statute aces, all under tillage, bounded on the South by the road from Athenry to Kiltulla. Its general surface varies from 132 to 199 feet above the level of the sea, and its average rent is from 12 to 15 shillings per acre. |
Kingsland South | townland | It is the property of Lord Oranmore, containing 236 statute acres, all under tillage and bounded on the North by the road from Athenry to Kiltulla at its South side, 5 chains West of a lane is a well in Baunmore called Tubberblaura. Its average rents are from 12 to 15 shillings per acre. |
Knockaunglass | townland | It is the property of Lord Oranmore, containing 29 statute acres, all under tillage. It is bounded on the West by the road from Athenry to Kiltulla. The road from Athenry to Craughwell passes through the West side of the townland parallel to the Town Wall of Athenry. |
Knockbaun | townland | Lady Russel is the Proprietor. Containing 214½ statute acres, 4/5 ths of which is uncultivated, being pasture and rough rocks. The general surface varies from 190 to 234 feet above the level of the sea. |
Knocknacreeva | townland | It is the property of Mr. Lambert, containing 228 statute acres, 2/3 rds. of which is arable, the remainder dry heathy pasture. In the centre of the townland there is a Trgl. Station 237 feet above the level of sea, and 11½ chains N. of the station is a stone circle 10 chains N.E. of which is a second circle. A bye road bounds the South extremity of the townland. |
Laragate | gate | |
Lisheenkyle East | townland | It is the property of Mr. Lambert, containing 174½ statute acres ¾ ths of which is under cultivation, the remainder dry heathy pasture. A bye road passes through its South side, and its general surface varies from 126 to 135 feet above the sea. It is considered land of an inferior quality. |
Lisheenkyle West | townland | It is the property of Mr. Lambert, containing 576 statute acres, 7/8 ths of which is cultivated, the remainder heathy and rocky pasture. 35 chains West N.W. of its S.E. angle stands a Trigl. Station 118 feet above the sea, 7 chains South of which and parallel to the townlands South side runs a bye road, and 2 chains North of its termination is a spring well. Its general surface varies from 89 to 134 feet above the level of the sea at low water. The land is considered of a very inferior quality. |
Loobroe | townland | It is the property of Burton Persse, Esq., containing 50 statute acres, all under tillage. Bounded the North by a cross road and on the West from Athenry to Loughrea, 1/3 rd of the townland is subject to flood in winter. |
Loughaunenaghan | townland | It is the property of Mr. Bateman containing 156 statute acres, all under cultivation with the exception of 10 acres bog in its N.W. angle. Its general surface varies from 189 to 211 feet above the level of the sea. |
Millpark | townland | Mark Browne, Esq., is the proprietor and occupier. It contains 63 statute acres, all under cultivation. It is subject to winter floods at its S.W. extremity and varies from 67 to 83 feet above the level of the sea. |
Mira | townland | Townland. The property of the family of Burkes. About half of which is under pasture and of this 70 acres are of an inferior description, the remainder is cultivated. The inhabitants live in a few scattered cabins near the centre of the townland. |
Moanbaun | townland | It is the property of Lord Oranmore containing 603 statute acres, 2/3 rds. of which is under cultivation, the remainder is heathy pasture. The townland is bounded on the East by the road from Athenry to Galway, from which a road passes through its centre. The road from Athenry to Galway forms its South boundary at its Eastern centre, and on the West side of road is an old fort, and its general surface varies from 136 to 183 feet above the sea. |
Montpelier | townland | It is the property of Lady Russel containing 304 statute acres, 3/5 ths. of which is cultivated. There stands a Trigl. Station in its southern centre. 244 feet above the sea. It is bounded on the West by the road from Athenry to Monivea, and its general surface varies from 207 to 244 feet above the sea. |
Moor | townland | It is the property of Mr. Lambert, containing 656½ statute acres, 1/8th of which is uncultivated. It is bounded on the North by the road from Galway to Athenry. Near its North East extremity is an enclosure or small demesne, with a house in its centre called Moor Park, it contains about 40 acres, and 30 chains West of it in the townlands S.E. angle stands the ruin of Moor Abbey, the grave yard and spring well on its East side and N.W. from the Abbey 30 chains is an old fort. The general surface of the land varies from 86 to 191feet above the level of the sea at O. S. tide. |
Mountain North | townland | It is the property of Capt. Lambert containing 220 statute acres. 7/8 ths. of which is uncultivated. It is bounded on the West by the road from Athenry to Tuam and its general surface varies from 146 to 162 feet above the level of the sea. |
Mountain South | townland | It is the property of Mr. Evans containing 177½ statute acres, all under cultivation, and the greater part interspersed with rocks near its centre. South extremity is a Trigl. Station 138 feet above the sea, and is bounded on the West by the road from Athenry to Craughwell. Its general surface varies from 111 to 138 feet above the level of the sea. |
Mountain West | townland | It is the property of Mr. Bodkin, containing 198 statute acres, 1/6 th of which is rocks and uncultivated heathy pasture. It is bounded on the South by the road from Dublin to Galway 17 chains North of which and 1 chain from its West boundary is a graveyard called Lisrougheen, and a part near its S.E. angle is subject to winter floods. |
Moyveela | townland | It is the property of Judge Vandeleur, containing 893½ statute acres, 7/8 ths of which is cultivated. It is bounded on the North by the road from Athenry to Galway and intersected by the road from Galway to Dublin, near its S.W. angle stands the ruins of an old castle, S.W. of which 24 chains is a fort, a Trigl. Station stands North of the Dublin road nearly central. West of the townland and an eighth part of the townland is heathy and rocky pasture. The general surface varies from 45 to 125 feet above the level of the sea. |
Mulpit | townland | It is the property of John Blakeny, Esq., containing 181.3 statute acres, the whole under cultivation. It is intersected by two roads one of which forms the South bounds. of the townland for a short distance. There is near its Northern extremity a house the residence of – Taylor, Esq., called Mulpit House. The general surface of this land varies from 83 to 103 feet above the sea. |
Newford | townland | It is the property of Lord Oranmore containing 220½ statute acres, all under cultivation. It is bounded on the N. and W. by the road from Athenry to Galway. The whole townland forms a demesne, and at its East side stands a house the residence of – Fitzpatrick, Esq. called Newford House. |
Nicholroe Gate | gate | |
Palmerstown | townland | It is the property of Judge Vandeleur, containing 448 statute acres, ¾ ths. of which is uncultivated rocky pasture. It is bounded on the South by the road from Athenry to Galway, 5 chains North of which at 10 chs. East of a junction of roads is a ruin called Lamberts Folly. Its general surface varies from 67 to 108 feet above the sea. |
Parish of Athenry | church | The Town of Athenry is nearly central in the Parish, rather most to the South and East side of the parish. The town is in the Bar. of Athenry. The Barony of Clare comprises about ¼ of the Parish and is for the most part a productive soil. |
Park | townland | It is the property of Lord Oranmore, containing 554 statute acres about 60 acres of which is uncultivated. A Trigl. Station stands in its S.W. angle 190 feet above the sea, and an old fort in its western centre. Its general surface varies from 144 to 910 feet above the level of the sea and its rent per acre is 17 shillings on an average. |
Peakroe | townland | It is the property of Mr. Lambert, containing 144½ statute acres, 2/3 rds. of which is arable, the remainder is pasture covered with furze. The road from Galway to Monivea forms its southern boundary. Its general surface varies from 120 to 158 feet over the level of the sea. |
Pollacapple | townland | It is the property of Lord Oranmore, containing 172 statute acres, all under cultivation. At its South extremity is a Trigl. Station 191 feet above the level of the sea. 15 chains S.E. from the N.W. angle of the townland is a well. The land is let from 10 to 15 shillings per acre, and its general surface varies from 157 to 191 feet above the level of the sea. |
Pollagh | townland | Townland. It is the property of Capt. Lambert containing 134 statute acres about 40 acres of which is a part of Castle Ellen Demesne, the remainder is cultivated with the exception of about 10 acres rough pasture. It is bounded on the East by the road from Athenry to Tuam, and its general surface varies from 146 to 174 feet above the level of sea at Low Water. |
Pollagooil | townland | Townland. It is the property of Mr. Lambert, containing 980 statute acres, 2/3 rds. of which is arable. Its N.E. angle forms part of Castle Lambert Demesne about 7 acres and the remainder is coarse pasture. The road from Athenry to Claregalway forms its Northern boundary. |
Pollnagroagh | townland | Townland. The property of Lord Oranmore containing 356 statute acres, 2/4 ths of which is cultivated, the remainder coarse pasture and rocks. The North side of the townland is bounded by the road from Athenry to Claregalway, and the general surface varies from 157 to 194 feet above the level of the sea. |
Pollnakirka | lake | A small lake or pool of water convenient to Eel Fishery. |
Prospect | townland | Townland. The property of Lord Oranmore, containing 53 statute acres, all under cultivation. It is bounded on the North by the old Town Wall of Athenry at the West angle of which is a seat called Prospect the property of J. Burke, Esq. |
Puttaghaun | lake | A pool or small Lough on the Turlough which is never dry. |
Rahard | townland | Townland. The property of Mr. Kelly containing 398 statute acres, all cultivated with the exception of a portion in its eastern extremity of boggy pasture, 10 chains East of its S.W. angle is a fort and 9 chains North of the first is a second and 19 chains from the second in the same direction is a large fort called Rathard on which is a Trigl Station 168 feet above the sea. It is bounded on the S.W. by the road from Athenry to Loughrea. |
Raheen | townland | Townland. The property of Counsellor Lopdell, containing 151 statute acres, nearly all under cultivation. There are a few acres of plantation near its centre and likewise at its extreme N.W. angle. It is bounded on the East by the old Town Wall of Athenry and is bounded on the North by the road from Athenry to Tuam, and on the East by the road from the former to Galway. |
Rathmorrissy | townland | Townland. The property of Lord Oranmore containing 617 statute acres, ½ of which is uncultivated, the remainder rough heathy pasture and rocks, near the North end and centre stands a Trigl. Station 194 feet above the sea, and near its Southern extremity is an old fort from which there are 2 in a N. E. direction, one at 40 chains and the second 25 chains from the first. It is bounded on the South side by the road from Athenry to Galway and its general surface varies from 133 to 194 feet above the level of sea. |
Saint Ellen | townland | Townland. The property of Capt. Lambert containing 90½ statute acres. It forms part of Castle Ellen Demesne and is bounded on the West by the road from Athenry to Tuam. It is likewise intersected by a road from Castle Ellen in direction of Galway (West) near its southern centre. Its general surface varies from 150 to 174 feet above the level of the sea. |
Shantallow | townland | Townland. The property of Mr. Bodkin containing 198 statute acres ¾ ths. of which is cultivated, the remainder brushwood and rocky pasture. It is bounded on the North by the Dublin and Galway roads, and varies in its general surface from 60 to 108 feet above the level of the sea. |
Skeaghaderreen | townland | Townland. The property of Lady Russel, containing 169 statute acres ½ of which is pasture. In its centre is a Trigl. Station 142 feet above the sea, and its general surface varies from 216 feet to the above height above the sea. |
Spiddle Gate | gate | |
|