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In 1868, the parish of Kiltormer contained the following places:"KILTORMER, a parish and post-office village in the barony of Longford, county Galway, province of Connaught, Ireland, 4 miles W.N.W. of Eyrecourt. The parish is 4½ miles long by 2½ broad. The surface is flat and boggy, it is crossed by the road from Eyrecourt to Loughrea. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Clonfert, value with two others, £246, in the patronage of the bishop. The church was built by aid of the late Board of First Fruits in 1814. There is a Roman Catholic chapel, also three day schools. Eyreville is the chief seat. There is a police station in the village."
"KILTORMER-KELLY, a demesne in the parish of Kiltormer, in the barony of Longford, county Galway, province of Connaught, Ireland. It belongs to the Kelly family. Fairs are held here on the 17th February, May, August, and November."
[Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868]
by Colin Hinson ©2018