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BALLYCONNELL, Church St, Church of Ireland
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Noteworthy Church of Ireland church that is rich in interesting detail and furnishings, which are the result of an interesting layering of building phases and styles. Built under the patronage of George Leslie Montgomery, it is one of the principle features of the historic town of Ballyconnell. The composition, of tower set behind an elongated symmetrical elevation that is articulated by a shallow apse, is of great visual appeal. The church has an intriguing mix of classical and later Gothic Revival features. The west elevation retains interesting classical features such as the bow section and entrance. The interior is striking for its completeness, with impressive arched openings and shallow apses dressed in classic motifs, creating a fascinating counterpoint to its otherwise Gothic style. The seating, pulpit and reading desk are thought to additions by architect Joseph Welland.
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In 1868, the parish of Tomregan contained the following places:
"TOMREGAN, a parish in the baronies of Lower Loughtee and Tullyhaw, counties Cavan and Fermanagh, province of Ulster, Ireland, including Ballyconnell, its post town. The surface is mountainous, consisting generally of waste land. The parish is crossed by the road from Belturbet to Swanlinbar, and by the river Woodford. It contains the town of Ballyconnell (which see) and a part of Slieve Russell. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Kilmore, value £478, in the patronage of the bishop. The church was built about 1786 by Colonel Montgomery, and enlarged in 1820, partly by means of a loan and gift from the late Board of First Fruits. It stands on the road to Ballinamore and Forms. There are a Roman Catholic chapel, a meeting-house for Wesleyans, several public and two private schools. The principal residence is Ballyconnell House, on the river Woodford. Silver, iron, lead, coal, granite, and limestone are found. Several singular caves are to be seen in the mountains."
"BALLYCONNELL, a market town in the parish of Tomregan, and barony of Tullyhaw, in the county of Cavan, province of Ulster, Ireland, 12 miles to the N.W. of Cavan, and 86 miles from Dublin. It is situated near the border of Fermanagh, on the banks of the river Woodford, which falls into Lough Erne. A convenient quay has recently been constructed, and there is water conveyance from the town to Belturbet in one direction, and to Ballinamore in the other. The town was founded in the reign of James I. by English settlers. It consists principally of two streets, and contains the parish church, a handsome court-house, in which quarter and petty sessions are held, a bridewell, and a dispensary. A police force is stationed here. Ballyconnell House, a mansion in a large and well-wooded demesne on the river, occupies the site of an old castle. Friday is the market day, and fairs are held every month throughout the year, except in November."
[Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868]
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