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The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland - 1868
In 1868, the parish of Youghalarra contained the following places:"YOUGHALARRA, a parish in the barony of Owney and Arra, county Tipperary, Ireland, 6 miles N.W. of Nenagh. The parish is situated on a bay of the same name in Lough Derg, where the rivers Youghalarra and Newtown unite their streams. Near the village are the remains of Monroe Tower. The principal residence is Youghalarra House, the seat of the Smithwick family. There are slate and stone quarries. The living is a rectory* in the diocese of Killaloe, Kilfenora, Clonfert, and Kilmacduagh, value £330, in the patronage of the bishop. There are two churches of the Establishment within the parish, the more ancient situated near a holy well, known as St. Coulan's. There are several Roman Catholic chapels and schools. Fairs are held on the 6th March, 27th June, 30th September, and 13th December."
[Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868]
by Colin Hinson ©2018