Place names in the parish of Claregalway.

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Place names in the civil parish of Claregalway

Place What is it Description
Cahergowan or Summerfield townland Townland, it is the property of Lord Clanmorris, and [Unable to read.] under tillage with the exception of some portions of rocky pasture. It is bounded on the East by the road from Galway to Tuam and it contains a large portion of bog on its West side, in its centre a large village of houses, and a great portion of it centre is subject to Winter floods. There stands a Trigl. Station in its N. end 142 feet above the sea.
Caherlea townland Townland, it is the property of Mr. Lynch, Galway. All under tillage. Its North and West sides are subject to Winter floods. It contains a village of houses in its centre.There was once a fort in it but no trace of it remains now.
Carnmore East townland Townland, it is the property of Mr. Blake of County of Mayo. Half the townland is cultivated. The remainder heathy pasture. The road from Galway to Monivea forms its South boundary and a portion of its North [Unable to read.] subject to Winter floods.From a very large heap or pile of stones which was there from this heap most of the walls were built that bounds the townland.
Carnmore West townland Townland, it is the property of Mr. Blake, County of Mayo. All under cultivation with the exception of a few patches of rocky pasture. Near the townland centre stands the ruin of an old Castle, a portion of its North end is subject to Winter floods, and at its western extremity stands a Trigl. Station 136 feet above the level of the sea, near which is a village of houses.
Claregalway parish The parish in all contains about 13,140 acres of which about 8,350 acres is situated in this Barony. It is a limestone district and taken as a whole is a poor shallow soil. Comparatively thinly populated. Poorly cultivated, the greater portion under pasture which in many places is thickly [Unable to read.] with [Unable to read.] of barren rock. The inhabitants are subject to [Unable to read.] for want of water in seasons of drought. There are a few respectable farmers but the greater part are all miserably poor.
Claregalway parish The parish in all contains about 13,140 acres of which about 8,350 acres is situated in this Barony. It is a limestone district and taken as a whole is a poor shallow soil. Comparatively thinly populated. Poorly cultivated, the greater portion under pasture which in many places is thickly [Unable to read.] with [Unable to read.] of barren rock. The inhabitants are subject to [Unable to read.] for want of water in seasons of drought. There are a few respectable farmers but the greater part are all miserably poor.
Claregalway parish The parish in all contains about 13,140 acres of which about 8,350 acres is situated in this Barony. It is a limestone district and taken as a whole is a poor shallow soil. Comparatively thinly populated. Poorly cultivated, the greater portion under pasture which in many places is thickly [Unable to read.] with [Unable to read.] of barren rock. The inhabitants are subject to [Unable to read.] for want of water in seasons of drought. There are a few respectable farmers but the greater part are all miserably poor.
Claregalway Bridges bridge Two excellent but narrow stone bridges one of 9 and the other of 10 arches.
Claregalway Church church All in ruins. The tower of the Abbey is still standing and all the walls, and is an object of great curiosity and beauty. The Castle is also in excellent preservation and a building of great strength. The church situated on an Island is a very old building but nothing remaining of it but the two side walls.
Cloghaun trigonometrical station Townland, it is the property of James Lambert, Esq., Cregg of Clare. All under tillage and near its North end is a remarkable fort on the Parish boundary. The road from Claregalway to Shrule bounds its West side. Near its Eastern side stands a Trigl. Station.
Cloghmoyle Proprietor Walter Joyce, Esq. Melview. Cloughmeel.
Cloon townland Townland, it is the property of Mr. French of Cloonacauneen. It is all under tillage and is bounded on the South by the road from Galway to Tuam. There is a small lake in its centre which is subject to flood in Winter.
Cloonacauneen townland Townland, it is the property of Mr. French of Cloonacauneen. It is all under tillage and is bounded on the South by the road from Galway to Tuam. There is a small lake in its centre which is subject to flood in Winter.
Cloonbiggeen local subdivision
Cregboy townland Townland, it is the property Mr. Lynch, half the surface of this townland is covered with limestone rock, the remainder under tillage. The road from Galway to Tuam bounds its East side and a bye road forms its [Unable to read.][Unable to read.][Unable to read.]. Its general surface varies from 118 to [Unable to read.]3 feet above the level of the sea.
Curraghmore townland Townland, it is the property of Lord Clanmorris. It is all bog and a great portion along its South side is subject to Winter floods. A large tract of wet [unable to read]. It is several miles in length.
Englishfield or Parkatassony local subdivision
Four Mile House house It is a Bar [Unable to read.] Stage and Public House.
Gortadooey townland Townland, it is the property of James Lambert, Esq., Cregg of Clare. All under tillage and near its North end is a remarkable fort on the Parish boundary. The road from Claregalway to Shrule bounds its West side. Near its Eastern side stands a Trigl. Station.
Gortatleva townland Townland, it is the property of Mr. Lynch, Galway, it is all under tillage. Part of its North and S. E. sides are subject to Winter floods. There is a Trigl. Station in it at 6[Unable to read.] Angle, 56 feet above the sea and it contains a large village of houses near its S. W. angle.
Gortcloonmore townland Townland, it is the property of James Lambert, Esq., Cregg of Clare. All under tillage and near its North end is a remarkable fort on the Parish boundary. The road from Claregalway to Shrule bounds its West side. Near its Eastern side stands a Trigl. Station.
Island House house A Public House.
Kiltrogue East townland A small detached townland surrounded by the parish of Lackagh. The road from Athenry to Lough George passes through it.
Kiniska townland Townland, it is the property of Lord Clanmorris. 2/3ds. bog, the remainder under tillage and subject to Winter floods. It contains a large village of houses near its centre.Contains the ruins of an Abbey.See page 11 of name book to [Unable to read.] of the Parish.
Knockdoe-more townland Townland – it is the property of Mr. Burke, County of Mayo. All under tillage. The road from Galway to Tuam forming the West boundary.
Laghtgeorge townland Townland, it is the property of Mr. Burke of Tuam. All under tillage. The road from Galway to Tuam passes through its centre. [Unable to read.] [Unable to read.] in this townland is a Public House and [Unable to read.] cottage called after a monument raised [Unable to read.]Onea George Barry: no lough.
Lakeview townland Townland, it is the Property of Mr. Lynch. It is all under tillage. At its north end is a large island which with part of the townland in this end is subject to Winter flood. There stands a R. C. Chapel near its N. W. end, part of which is bounded by the road from Galway to Tuam.
Lecarrowmore townland Townland, it is the property of Lord Clanmorris. 2/3ds. bog, the remainder under tillage and subject to Winter floods. It contains a large village of houses near its centre.Contains the ruins of an Abbey.See page 11 of name book to [Unable to read.] of the Parish.
Lissarulla townland Townland, it is the property of Mr. Blake, County of Mayo. All under cultivation with the exception of a few patches of rocky pasture. Near the townland centre stands the ruin of an old Castle, a portion of its North end is subject to Winter floods, and at its western extremity stands a Trigl. Station 136 feet above the level of the sea, near which is a village of houses.
Lydacan townland Townland, it is the property of Mr. Lynch of Galway. Half this townlands surface is covered with limestone rocks, the remainder under tillage. There stands a substantial building near its West side, the residence of Mr. Gunning. A small portion of the North end of this townland is subject to Winter floods.
Montiagh townland Townland, it is the property of Lord Clanmorris. 2/3ds. bog, the remainder under tillage and subject to Winter floods. It contains a large village of houses near its centre.Contains the ruins of an Abbey.See page 11 of name book to [Unable to read.] of the Parish.
Mullaghruttery townland Townland, it is the property of James Lambert, Esq., Cregg of Clare. All under tillage and near its North end is a remarkable fort on the Parish boundary. The road from Claregalway to Shrule bounds its West side. Near its Eastern side stands a Trigl. Station.
Park
Peak townland Townland, it is the property of Lord Clanmorris. 2/3ds. bog, the remainder under tillage and subject to Winter floods. It contains a large village of houses near its centre.Contains the ruins of an Abbey.See page 11 of name book to [Unable to read.] of the Parish.
Pollaghrevagh townland Townland, it is the property of Lord Clanmorris, half under tillage the remainder bog and rocky pasture. There stands a Trigl. Station on its East side 67 feet above the sea and near it’s [Unable to read.] side is a mansion the residence of Browne Esqr. called Rockland House. A portion of the South end of the townland is bounded by the road from Galway to Tuam.
Rockwood townland Townland, it is the property of Mr. Galway. It is laid out as a Demesne and is bounded on the West by the road from Galway to Tuam in its centre is a mansion the residence of the proprietor.
Rooaunmore townland Townland, it is the property of Mr. Burke of Tuam and is all under tillage. It is bounded on the N.W. and N.E. by a bye road, near its N.E. angle[Unable to read.] is a Trigl. Station 107 feet above the sea.
Tonroe trigonometrical station It is a portion of the S. W. side of Lydakin townland not defined by any mearing, and in it stands a Trigl. Station 65 feet above the level of the sea.

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