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The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland - 1868

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

"BALLYLANNAN, a parish in the barony of West Shelmaliere, in the county of Wexford, province of Leinster, Ireland, 8 miles to the S.W. of Taghmon. It is situated on the Scar river, at the head of Bannow Bay, and contains the village of Foulkesmill. The living is a vicarage united with that of Horetown, in the diocese of Ossory, Ferns, and Leighlin. The principal seat is Rosegarland, a fine mansion erected on the site, and including part, of the walls of an old castle, and surrounded by extensive and beautiful grounds.

"FOULKSMILLS, a village in the parishes of Ballylannan and Clongeen, barony of Shelmahire, county Wexford, province of Leinster, Ireland, 4 miles S.W. of Taghmon. Fairs are held on Easter Tuesday and the 2nd November."

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