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The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland - 1868
In 1868, the parish of Rahara contained the following places:"RAHARA, a parish in the barony of Athlone, county Roscommon, province of Connaught, Ireland, 9 miles N.W. of Athlone, its post town. It is 3½ miles long by 2 broad. It consists of pasture and arable lands, and includes Lough Funcheon. It is traversed by the road from Athleague to Athlone. Wind Hill is a prominent feature in the landscape. The living is a vicarage in the diocese of Elphin, value with Killenvoy, £253, in the patronage of the bishop. There is a Roman Catholic chapel united to that of St. John's. Loughfield and Rahara House are the chief residences. Petty sessions are held fortnightly."
"LECKEN, a village in the parish of Rahara, in the barony of Athlone, county Roscommon, province of Connaught, Ireland, 7 miles S. of Roscommon. Lecken House is the principal residence."
[Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868]
by Colin Hinson ©2018