NANTINAN

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

"NANTINAN, a parish in the barony of Lower Connello, county Limerick, province of Munster, Ireland, 2 miles N. of Rathkeale. Askeaton is its post town. It is 2½ miles long and 2 broad. The surface includes a large proportion of waste land in bog and rock. The parish is intersected by the roads from Adare to Shanagolden, and from Askeaton to Rathkeale. The living is a perpetual curacy in the diocese of Limerick, value £115, in the patronage of the Precentor of Limerick. The church was built by aid of a loan from the late Board of First Fruits in 1817. There is a Methodist meeting-house and a school. Nantenan House is the chief residence. Fairs are held on 10th July, 5th August, and 12th November.

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