Of the situation of Moy-Mucromha
Extract from Ordnance Survey Letters by O’Donovan and Others 2 1838 This plain is celebrated in all the Irish histories and authentic Annals as the site of a bloody…
Extract from Ordnance Survey Letters by O’Donovan and Others 2 1838 This plain is celebrated in all the Irish histories and authentic Annals as the site of a bloody…
Of The Parish of Athenry This Parish, lying between those of Moneyvea and Killeeneen, derives its name from the town in which the Parish Church is situated. The name is…
1. Source: The Franciscan Third Order Regular TEMPLEMOYLE-KILTULLAGH. Houses of the Third Order were built at ‘Cowlevernoge, Templemoyle-Kiltullagh & Beagh’ sometime after 1441: Ware 216. CRH f. 6 gives, on…
At the distance of three miles from Monivea to the south, in the Demesne of Edmond Burke Esq., and just at his residence, which is called “Tiaquin House” there…
Punann Arsa (Part 4) The Story of Athenry Author: Martin Finnerty Source: Galway Observer, December 30, 1950 St. Cairlle’s Miracle – The Lake Monster In those far off days when…
By Conrad O Broin Source: Athenry Journal Volume No 3 1995 Aghafadda – Achad Fada – Long Meadow. Ballinloughane – Baile an Lochin Townland of the lake or pond. Ballybackagh…
Source: England from a Back-Window; with Views of Scotland and Ireland Published: 1878 Author: James Montgomery Bailey Biographical Note James Montgomery Bailey (1841-1894) was born at Albany, New York, and…
Source: Galway Express March 9 1889 On Monday night considerable bustle was in town expecting the arrival of Mr. P.C. Kelly, of this town, and chairman of the late Temperance…
Source: FAS Scheme Both the college and Newford were owned at one time by the Goodbody’s. Although the Goodbody’s owned Newford House, the Kennedy’s (relations to Monsie) looked after…
Source: Connacht Tribune 20 November 1909 THE “FARM.” The Department of Agriculture still refuse to meet the wishes of the people and retain their police barracks and canteens on the…