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The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland - 1868
In 1868, the parish of Bekan contained the following places:"BEKAN, (or Becan), a parish in the barony of Costello, in the county of Mayo, province of Connaught, Ireland, 5 miles to the W. of Ballyhannis. It lies at the head of the river Robe. The living is a rectory, united with that of Kiltullagh, in the diocese of Tuam, Killala, and Achonry. The principal residences are Belan and Ballenville. There are some remains of the old parish church.
[Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868]
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