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Killursa Civil Parish
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Galway Library Field name book records
Official O.S. townland names in this parish are |
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Annaghkeen | Ardfintan |
Cahermacanally | Carrowbeg |
Carrownacroagh | Carrownakib |
Clerhaun | Cloonkeely |
Cloononaghaun | Coarsepark |
Parkgarve | Cordarragh |
Curraghmore | Ellagh |
Greenfield | Shanbally |
Headford | Headford T. |
Inchiquin | Inishskehan |
Kildaree | Lettera |
Crossaun | Ower |
Rinnaknock | Ross |
Shrub Island | Slieveroe |
Tobercrossaun | Ulrith |
Placenames in this parish other than official townlandsKnown locations other than official townlands where the geographical location is known. |
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Boolaglass | Lishren |
Mooneenroe | Toneybaun |
Tithe Applotments (1823-38) Exact Locations unknown but in this parish.
Lewis’s Topographical Dictionary 1837.
The Killursa entry in Lewis Topographical Dictionary of 1837
KILLURSA
A parish, in the barony of CLARE, county of GALWAY, and province of CONNAUGHT;
containing, with part of the post-town of Headford, 4612 inhabitants. It
is situated on Lough Corrib, and contains a great quantity of bog and limestone.
The principal seats are
- Ower, the residence of J. Burke, Esq.;
- Clarren, of J. Brown, Esq.; and
- Carnacrow, of W. Skerrett, Esq.
It is a rectory and vicarage, in the diocese of Tuam, forming part of
the union of Headford; the tithes amount to £211. 10. 10 1/2.
In the R. C. divisions also it forms part of the union or district of
Headford, and has a chapel, which was built in 1770 at an expense of £350.
About 1230 children are educated in three public schools, two of which
are entirely supported by R. Mansergh St. George, Esq., and the rector,
and to the other J. Burke, Esq., has given half an acre of land rent-free;
and about 280 in six private schools.
Sir George Leonard Staunton, Bart., secretary to the British embassy
to China, in 1793, of which he published an account, was a native of this
place. Some battle-axes and javelins were found here a few years since.
HEADFORD
A market and post-town, partly in the parish of KILKILVERY, but chiefly
in that of KILLURSA, barony of CLARE county of GALWAY, and province of CONNAUGHT,
16 miles (N.) from Galway, and 107 3/4 (W.) from Dublin containing 1441
inhabitants.
This is a neat and clean town having been much improved by its proprietor,
R.J. Maasergh St. George, Esq.; it has a considerable trade, and commands
fine views of Lough Corrib, and the mountains of Joyces’ country and Mayo.
It comprises 217 houses, is a chief constabulary police station, and
has petty sessions on Mondays ; here is also a dispensary. Bobbin lace,
coarse linen, and fannel are made.
The market is on Tuesday, and fairs are held on May l lth and Oct. 14th.
Headford Castle is the residence of R. J. M. St. George, Esq.; it is
a handsome modern building, erected on the ruins of the ancient castle ;
the extensive demesne, which is laid out with great taste, is entered from
the town by a good gateway.
Here is also Clydagh House, the seat of G. Staunton Lynch, Esq.
In the neighbourhood are several raths ; and between the town and the
shores of Lough Corrib are the rains of Ross abbey, partially covered with
ivy. It was founded for Observantine Franciscans, in 1498, by Lord Granard,
and a chapter of the order was held in it in 1509. At the suppression of
religious houses it was granted to the Earl of Clanricarde. In 1604 it was
repaired by the Catholics, and in 1812 the roof fell in; one of the windows
is still perfect. Within this ruin is the burial-place of the Burke, Kirwan,
Browne, and Lynch families.
In 1828, silver coins of the reigns from Hen. III. to Wm. III., copper
coins of Jas. II. and his successor, military weapons and other relics were
found near Headford Castle, and are now in the possession of Mr. Harrison.
Field Name books from 1840’s
The shrule.com placename database covers the Poor Law Unions of Ballinrobe and Tuam roughly a 15 kilometer radius centered on Shrule , the townland database covers most of Connaught in lesser detail .
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Civil Parish details available :: 40
Abbeyknockmoy , Annaghdown , Athenry , Belclare , Ballinchalla , Ballinrobe , Cargin , Clonbern , Claregalway , Cong (Galway) , Cummer , Dunmore , Donaghpatrick , Kilbennon , Kilconla , Kilmoylan , Kilcoona , Killeany , Killursa , Kilkilvery , Killower , Lackagh , Moylough , Monivea , Killererin , Tuam , Ballinchalla , Ballyovey , Ballinrobe , Ballintober , Cong , Kilcommon , Kilmolara , Kilmainebeg , Kilmainemore , Moorgagagh , Mayo , Robeen , Shrule , Unknown , more to come . . . .Barony details available
Clare , Kilmaine , more to come . . . .Poor Law Unions details available
Tuam , Ballinrobe , more to come . . . .Land divisions and Administration
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Civil Parish Maps
There are two general index maps of the Civil Parishes , one for South Mayo and the other for North Galway . These correspond roughly to the Baronies of Kilmaine (Co Mayo ) and Clare (Co Galway) and show the civil parish boundaries and parish locations in relation to each other.
Townland Index maps .
Official O.S. townland names in Shrule parish
Unknown , Ballisnahyny , Ballycurrin Demesne , Ballynalty , Brackloon , Brodullagh North , Brodullagh South , Bunnafollistran , Cahernabrock , Cloghmoyne , Cloonbanaun , Commons , Cullagh , Dalgan Demesne , Glasvally , Gortatober , Gortbrack , Kinlough , Mocollagan , Mocorha , Mounthenry , Moyne , Ramolin , Rooaunalaghta , Shrule , Shrule Town , Toorard , Cornehan , if the place you seek is not here it’s not an official townland name , search or select the parish link to see all placenames in that parish.
There are townland index maps for Shrule and the surrounding civil parishes available below . They show the townland boundaries and main features of the Civil Parish . They can be useful in locating adjacent townlands or parishes to the one you may be researching.