Lewis’ Topographical Dictionary, Co. Longford

Lewis’ Topographical Dictionary comprises of several counties, cities, boroughs, parish and villages – with historical and statistical descriptions – of Ireland. Here are From-Ireland.net’s records for Co. Longford.


  • Place
    Drumlish Village
  • County
    Longford
  • Parish
    Killoe
  • Content
    DRUMLISH, a village, in the parish of KILLOE, barony and county of LONGFORD, and province of LEINSTER, 5.50 miles (N.) from Longford, on the road from Mohill to Edgeworth's-town; containing 112 houses and 574 inhabitants.

    A customary market is held on Tuesday, principally for oats; and fairs are held on Jan. 6th, March 17th, May 14th, June 24th, Aug.6th, Sept. 19th, Nov. 1st, and Dec. 2nd.

    Here is a constabulary police station; and the parish church and the R. C. chapel are situated in the village.