Larah

"LARAH, a parish in the baronies of Tullygarvey and Upper Loughtee, county Cavan, province of Ulster, Ireland, containing Stradone, its post town. Its surface comprises a considerable amount of bog and lake. The road from Cavan to Cootehill passes through the parish. The living is a vicarage in the diocese of Kilmore, value £769, in the patronage of the bishop. The church was built by the late Board of First Fruits in 1832. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Cleffernah. There are two public, eleven private, and two Sunday schools. Stradone House and Ravenswood are the chief residences. Limestone is very abundant. In the vicinity are several Danish raths and a cairn."

"STRADONE, a small post and market town in the parish of Larah, in the barony of Upper Loughtee, county Cavan, province of Ulster, Ireland, 4 miles S.E. of Cavan, and 65 from Dublin. It is situated on the road from Virginia to Ballyhaise, and has a police station and a dispensary. Stradone House is the principal seat. Fairs are held on 7th February, 28th March, 10th May, 24th June, 16th August, 10th October, and 18th December."