descriptions from Lewis's Topographical Dictionary of Ireland, 1837

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1830/40's maps of Ireland

Killower Civil Parish Griffiths Primary Valuation Name Index

KILLOWER, a parish, in the barony of CLARE, county of GALWAY, and province of CONNAUGHT, 4½ miles (W. by N.) from Tuam, on the road from that place to Headford ; containing 828 inhabitants.

It comprises a considerable quantity of reclaimable bog. Fairs are held at Castle-Hackett on June 2nd and Oct. 2nd.

The principal seats are Castle-Hackett, the residence of Major Kirwan ; Cloonaghmore, of Capt. W. Grest ; and Silane, of Dermot Donelan, Esq.

It is a rectory and vicarage, in the diocese of Tuam, forming part of the union of Kilkilvery, or Headford : the tithes amount to £112. 12s. 4½d.

In the Roman Catholic divisions, also, it forms part of the union or district of Headford.

About 80 girls are educated in a school entirely supported by Mrs. Kirwan.

There are the ruins of a castle at Castle-Hackett.

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