Place names in the civil parish of Kilmoylan

PlaceWhat is itDescription
AnballytownlandIt is the property of Mr. T. R. Knox of County of Mayo and is situated in the western centre of the parish 4/5ths. of this townland is under tillage, 30 acres under [Unable to read.] and rocks and the remainder subject to flood and forms a part of the Turlough. There is a Trigl. Station in the centre of the townland, 120 feet above the sea and 8 chains north of it is a large fort in its S. E. angle stands the ruin of an old castle.
AnnaghtownlandTownland. It is the property of Mr Bodkin, has a mile stone on the [Unable to read.].......Athenry 7 1/2 miles. It forms a part of Balyglooneen Demesne. Part of the townland is subject to flood in Winter. A dwelling is [Unable to read.] its centre called Annagh House.
Annagh HilltownlandTownland. It is the property of Mr. Bodkin of Annagh, and is all covered by the winter flood. There is not a house nor fence in this townland and its outline is formed by the High Water Mark of the Turlough. Its value consequently depends on the season being very wet or otherwise when pasture lands let at their highest.
ArdskeaghbegtownlandTownland, it is the property of Mr. Browne of Ardskay.It has a Trigl. Station on its west side 155 feet above the level of the sea. Half this townland in tillage. There is a small demesne near its centre and a dwelling called Ardskeaghbeg house. The remaining portion of the townland is covered with furze and is heathy pasture. The road from Galway to Tuam follows its East boundary for 1/2 a mile.
ArdskeaghmoretownlandTownland. It is the property of Mr. Browne of Ardskay. There is a portion of deep bog in its northern extremity at the South end of which is two small lakes. The road from Galway to Loughrea passes through its centre on the South side of which is a large village of houses. The townland with one exception is cultivated (which is a portion of heathy pature on the South side of the above road).
BallyglooneentownlandTownland. It is the property of Mr. Blake of [Unable to read.] [Unable to read.]. The whole of this townland is laid out as a demesne and in its northern extremity stands the mansion of - Blake, Esq. 4 chains North of which is a Corn Mill. Near its South end, the townlands, there stands a Franciscan Monastery and at the extreme N.E. angle of the townland is a very long stone bridge crossing the river which is divided by an island. It is called Palace Bridge.
BallynastuckauntownlandTownland. It is the property of Mr. Browne of Ardskay. There is a portion of deep bog in its northern extremity at the South end of which is two small lakes. The road from Galway to Loughrea passes through its centre on the South side of which is a large village of houses. The townland with one exception is cultivated (which is a portion of heathy pature on the South side of the above road).
Betty's Holehole in turloughIt is a hole where the flood waters of the Turlough sink when the dry season commences.
BrackloontownlandTownland. It is the property of Mr. Blake of Kilconnal. 2/3 of this townland is under tillage, the remainder heathy pasture and mixed with furze. It is bounded on the East for a short distance by the road from Galway to Tuam, and a bye road passes through its centre. The general surface varies from 121 to 191 feet above the sea at low water of a h.[Unable to read.] tide.
BullauntownlandTownland. It is the property of Mr. Bodkin of Annagh, and is all covered by the winter flood. There is not a house nor fence in this townland and its outline is formed by the High Water Mark of the Turlough. Its value consequently depends on the season being very wet or otherwise when pasture lands let at their highest.
CaheravoleytownlandTownland. It is the property of Mr. Knox of County of Mayo. 2/3ds. of this townland is cultivated . Near its centre is Trigl. Station. 167 feet above the sea. On its south side is an old square fort called Cregboyne[Unable to read.] Fort, and at its South angle is an old fort called Caherancola, near the road from Galway to Tuam which forms the East bounds of the townland.
CavefortfortA fort in the townland of Bullaun one of a number which is called the Cave fort.
CommontownlandIt is the property of James O'Hara, Esq., Galway, and is all subject to flood in winter, it forms a part of the Turlough, and its value depends on the seasons whether wet or dry.
Corbally NorthtownlandJames O'Hara, Esq., Galway, is the proprietor. It is all under tillage with the exception of a large portion which is subject to winter floods and forms part of the Great Turlough, a small portion on its S. E. extremity forms what is called Wellpark Demesne.
Corbally SouthtownlandTownland. It is the property of James O'Hara, Esq., Galway. The greater portion under tillage and a very large portion subject to winter floods forming part of the Turlough. The townland abounds in small forts and near its North side is Corbally house the residence of - Browne, Esq., of this townland forms a demesne. There is a Trigl. Station in its Western centre 131 feet above the sea, and the general surface of the townland and varies from 94 to 130 feet above the sea.
CorrandrumtownlandTownland. It is the property of James Lambert, Esq. Cregg of Clare. 2/3ds. Of this townland is under tillage, the remainder subject to winter floods. It forms part of the Turlough, on its extreme West is a monument on the East side of the road and its general surface is from 83 to 139 feet above the level of the sea, at low water of high[Unable to read.] tides.
CregboynefortIt is a square or quadrangle fort called by this name in a tolerable state of preservation.
DawrosstownlandTownland. It is the property of Counsellor Bateman. It is all under tillage with the exception of that small portion on its western side subject to winter flood and forms part of the Turlough. There is in its western side about 10 acres heathy pasture. There is also a large fort at its S. E. angle to the South side of which there is a smaller one connected.
DoonbegtownlandTownland. It is the property of John Skerritt, Esq. Ballinduff. 3/4ths. of this townland is arable, the remainder deep bog. Near its centre is an old fort called Doonbeg, and on its West side is a well called Tobberferasky[Unable to read.]. The townland is bounded on the South by the road from Galway to Loughrea and a bye road branching from the above and passing through its West centre passes through a large village of houses 20 chains East of which is a second village.
GarrauncreentownlandTownland. It is the property of Mr. Bodkin of Annagh, and is all covered by the winter flood. There is not a house nor fence in this townland and its outline is formed by the High Water Mark of the Turlough. Its value consequently depends on the season being very wet or otherwise when pasture lands let at their highest.
GlebetownlandNear its South end is the ruin of Kilmoylan old church, surrounded by an old burial ground. This small townland is little more than 6 acres.
GortbegtownlandTownland. It is the property of Mr. Browne of Mayo. 3/4ths of the townland is arable. The remainder deep bog. In its North end is a lake called Pullagharry. The road from Galway to Loughrea passing through its centre the South side of which is a part of demesne and residence called Gortbeg and a Trigl. Station is on the South side of [Unable to read.] residence 215 feet above the sea.
Kilmoylan ParishparishThis parish is remarkable for the number of acres which are subject to winter floods, and are called Turloughs, in [Unable to read.] [Unable to read.] stands several Gentleman's Seats, and a few ancient castles and forts to be found through this parish.
LackanroetownlandTownland. It is the property of John Bodkin, Esq., of Anna. 2/3ds. of this townland is under tillage, the remainder rough pasture, and its [Unable to read.] surface varies from 111 to 154 feet above the level of the sea.
Palace BridgebridgeIt is a considerable long stone bridge crossing over a large island and river which is here divided into two branches by island. It has 13 arches.
ParkgarvetownlandTownland. It is the property of Martin J. Blake, Esq., Ballygloonan. It is all under cultivation and is bounded on the north by the road from Galway to Loughrea. There is a Trigl. Station on its East boundary 252 feet above the sea and a [Unable to read.] West of it 5 chains 255 feet above the sea and there is a small nursery at its North end on the S. side of the above road.
PollagharrylakeA small lake near the North end of Gortbeg townland.
PollsillaghtownlandTownland. It is the property of Martin T. Blake, Esq., Ballygloonan. All under cultivation with the exception of two small portions, one on the South and the other on the North end of the townland, heathy pasture. It is bounded on the North by the road from Galway to Tuam and Loughrea. A large village of houses in its centre, and a fort on its East boundary. Its general surface varies from 151 to 252 feet.
Poolaghbahaunhole in turloughIt is a hole or point at which the water sinks at the time of the Turlough being dried up.
TawnaghmoretownlandTownland. It is the property of Pierce Blake, Esq., Curri[Unable to read.]. There is a large fort and Trigl. Station 174 feet near [Unable to read.] W. side of this townland, and half the townland is a Demesne. The road from Galway to Tuam passing through its western centre and it is all arable and its East side is bounded by the high water of the Great Turlough.
ToberfeeriscawellA well is called by this name in the West side of Doonbeg townland.
TonamacetownlandJames Browne, Esq., Ardskay, is the proprietor. The whole of this townland is covered in winter by flood forming a part of the Turlough. The West side of this townland is divided in summer by a water course on which there is a fish weir.
TubberpatrickwellA well in the centre of Bullaun townland.
TurloughrevaghtownlandTownland. It is the property of Mr. Bodkin of Annagh, and is all covered by the winter flood. There is not a house nor fence in this townland and its outline is formed by the High Water Mark of the Turlough. Its value consequently depends on the season being very wet or otherwise when pasture lands let at their highest.