BALLYCONNELL

"BALLYCONNELL, a market town in the parish of Tomregan, and barony of Tullaghagh, 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."