When there is a number following the townland name, it is only to distinguish it from other townlands with the same name.
Galbally Town
Civil Parish: | Galbally |
Diocese: | Cashel & Emly |
Barony: | Coshlea |
Poor Law Union: | Mitchelstown |
Catholic Parish: | Galbally & Aherlow |
GALBALLY TOWN The ancient town was situated at the head of the glen of Aherlow, which being the only pass into Tipperary from the northern and eastern parts of Cork, and the western parts of Limerick, was frequently contested by the rival chieftains, but remained for more than 300 years in the possession of the O'Briens and Fitzgeralds. The present town is situated near the foot of the Galtee mountains, and contains 110 houses, of which some are well built of stone and roofed with slate, but the greater number are mean thatched cabins. Fairs for black cattle and pigs are held on May 12th and October 15th, and petty sessions every alternate Wednesday. A penny post and a constabulary police force have been established in the town.