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Offaly -Hamlets

Bellair

descriptions from Lewis's Topographical Directory of Ireland, 1837

BELLAIR, a hamlet, in the parish of LEMANAGHAN, barony of GARRYCASTLE, KING'S county, and province of LEINSTER, 6 miles from Clara; containing 81 inhabitants.

The village, which is of modern origin, is situated on the road from Clara to Moate (Co. Westmeath), and was founded by the family of Mullock : it has a neat and orderly appearance; the houses are built of stone and slated. Contiguous to it is the residence of Thos. H. Mulock, Esq.,sheltered by plantations raised with great care. Mount Mulock, in the vicinity, is another seat of this family. Petty sessions are held here and at Doone every alternate Friday.

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