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The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland - 1868
In 1868, the parish of Taghma Connell contained the following places:"TAGHMA-CONNELL, a parish in the barony of Athlone, county Roscommon, province of Connaught, Ireland, 5 miles N.E. of Ballinasloe, its post town. This parish, which lies near the river Suck, comprises much bog. The soil is ill cultivated. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Clonfert, value with Creagh £216, in the patronage of the bishop. There is a Roman Catholic chapel and three private schools. Glenmore is the chief residence. In this parish are the ruins of Taghma-Connell Abbey, and of two religious houses, the one at Ballinnina, and the other at Clonohill, also castle ruins."
[Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868]
by Colin Hinson ©2018