RAHELTY

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

"RAHELTY, a parish in the barony of Eliogarty, county Tipperary, province of Munster, Ireland, 3 miles N.E. of Thurles. It is three miles long by 25 broad. The surface consists principally of a good soil with a small proportion of bog. It is crossed by the road from Thurles to Moyne. The living is united to Thurles, which see. There are two private schools and a police station. Acherstown House, Turtulla House, and Rathmanna are the chief seats. Remains of Rahelty Castle are seen."

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