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In 1868, the parish of Templetogher contained the following places:"TEMPLETOGHER, a parish in the barony of Ballymoe, county Galway, province of Connaught, Ireland, 6 miles N.E. of Dunmore. The surface is mountainous and boggy. Petty sessions are held in the village weekly. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Tuam, value with Kiltullagh £624, in the patronage of the bishop. There are two Roman Catholic chapels, and one public and three private schools. The principal residences are Springfield, Beahagh, and Gurtane. Limestone is quarried. A sulphurous spring is situated at Springfield. Fairs are held on Easter and Whit Mondays."
"BALLYGARUFF, a hamlet in the parish of Templetogher, and barony of Ballymoe, in the county of Galway, province of Connaught, Ireland, 7 miles to the N.E. of Dunmore."
[Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868]
by Colin Hinson ©2018