BALLYCLOGH

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

"BALLYCLOGH, (or Lavan), a parish in the baronies of Orrery and Kilmore, and of Duhallow, in the county of Cork, province of Munster, Ireland, 4 miles to the N.W. of Mallow. It is pleasantly situated on the small river Finnow, a branch of the Blackwater. Limestone is abundant. The living is a vicarage in the diocese of Cork, Cloyne, and Ross, of the value with that of Drumdowney of £430, in the patronage of the bishop. The church was erected in 1830, and has a square tower with pinnacles. The glebe-house, a handsome residence, was built by the present incumbent. There is a square tower of Ballyclough Castle still standing, now converted into a residence. Mount North, the old seat of the Lysaghts, is in decay. The scenery of the neighbourhood is very pleasing, and there are several seats; the principal is Longueville, the residence of Colonel Longfield, situated in a fine spot on the banks of the Blackwater. There is a police station. Fairs are held, chiefly for cattle and pigs, on Easter Monday, 21st June, 5th August, and 19th September.

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