ATHLACCA

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

"ATHLACCA, a parish in the barony of Coshma, in the county of Limerick, province of Munster, Ireland, 4 miles to the S.W. of Bruff. It is situated in a very fertile country, on the Morning Star river, which runs through the parish, and joins the river Mague a little below the village. Them is much good pasture land, and limestone is abundant. The living is a rectory united with that of Dromore, in the diocese of Down, Connor, and Dromore. The church, a small building with a spire, was erected in 1823. Here are remains of a church built in the 13th century by the Knights Templars. The churchyard contains several ancient tombs of the De Lacys, formerly lords of the territory. They had two castles here, the ruins of which still stand; one named Old Court, near the village, and the other Tullerbuoy, now called Castle Ivers. Here are also remains of Rathcannon Castle, founded by the O'Caseys. This parish was the scene of a battle between the forces of James II. and William III., in 1691. A police force is stationed here. Castle Ivers, the seat of R. Ivers, Esq., near the village, and Athlacca House, are the principal residences."

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