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The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland - 1868

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

"GLANWORTH, a parish and post town in the baronies of Condons, Clangibbon, and Fermoy, county Cork, Ireland, 4 miles N.W. of Fermoy. It is pleasantly situated on the river Funcheon, and was formerly a seat of the Roche family. The castle was held by Lord Fermoy in 1601, and forfeited in 1641. The tower, and some other parts of the fortification, are remaining. Here are ruins of a Dominican friary, supposed to have been founded by the Roches in 1227, who also built Caherdriney Castle, of which there are some remains on the border of the parish. Near the village, which is considerable, are several flour mills. The living is a rectory and prebend in the diocese of Cork, value with three others, £800, in the patronage of the bishop. There is a Roman Catholic chapel, united to that of Ballylough. There are some interesting Druidical remains at Labacally, and two holy wells. Ballyclough is the principal seat. Fairs are held on the 15th January, 16th March, 13th May, 10th August, 24th September, and 30th November."

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