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The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland - 1868

In 1868, the parish of Lisgoold contained the following places:

"LISGOOLD, a parish in the barony of Barrymore, county Cork, province of Munster, Ireland, 5 miles N.N.W. of Middleton, its post town. The parish is 2 miles long and 1½ mile broad. It is situated on the banks of the river Curra. The living is a vicarage in the diocese of Cloyne, value with others, £760, in the patronage of the bishop. The church was built in 1789 by the late Board of First Fruits. There are a Roman Catholic chapel and two day schools. Fairs are held on the 1st May, 24th June, 1st November, and 21st December."

[Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868]
by Colin Hinson ©2018