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In 1868, the parish of Killannin contained the following places:"KILLANNIN, a parish in the barony of Moycullen, county Galway, province of Connaught, Ireland, 10 miles N.W. of Galway. Spiddal is its post town. The parish, which is 18 miles long by 9 broad, extends between Galway Bay and Lough Corrib. It includes the islands of Garomna and Lettermore. The only available land for tillage is found in the E., the remaining parts being a mere wilderness. The road from Galway to Clifden passes near the eastern border. The living is a vicarage in the diocese of Tuam, value £33, in the patronage of the bishop. There are two Roman Catholic chapels and four day schools in the parish. Ross is a demesne in the eastern district. Bunown was the ancient seat of the family of O'Flaherty."
[Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868]
by Colin Hinson ©2018