MENLOUGH
Mionlach (Gaeilge)
Historical description:
A Topographical Dictionary of Ireland, by Samuel Lewis, 1837
http://www.libraryireland.com/Menlough
MENLOUGH, or MINLA, a village, in the parish of KILLASCOBE, barony of TYAQUIN, county of GALWAY, and province of CONNAUGHT, 3 ½ miles (S. W.) from Castlebar, on the road from Monivae to Castle-Blakeney; containing 230 inhabitants. A market is held here, and black marble is found but not worked. The castle was lately destroyed by lightning, and is now in ruins.
LINKS
Place name:
Genealogy:
Census Search 1841/1851 Menlough
The Tithe Applotment Books Menlough
History:
http://places.galwaylibrary.ie
Heritage:
http://www.buildingsofireland.ie/menlough
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