TULLYFERN

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

"TULLYFERN, a parish in the barony of Kilmainham, county Donegal, province of Ulster, Ireland, containing Milford and part of Rathmelton. It is traversed by the river Lennan, and is bordered by Lough Swilly and Mulroy Bay. The inhabitants are employed in linen weaving and agriculture. The surface is boggy, and abounds in lakes. The living is a rectory, now joined to Tullyaghnish. Ballyarr is the chief residence."

"MILLFORD, a post-office village in the parish of Tullyfern, barony of Kilmacrenan, county Donegal, province of Ulster, Ireland, 10 miles N. of Letterkenny. It is situated on the bay of Mulroy, and is an improving place, containing a dispensary, and giving name to a Poor-law Union which contains 12 electoral divisions. Fairs are held on the 23rd of each month."

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