In 1837, Samuel Lewis's Topographical Dictionary of Ireland described Killavally like this:
KILLEVALLY, a village, in the parish of NEWTOWN, barony of MOYCASHEL, county of WESTMEATH, and province of LEINSTER, ½ a mile (W.) from Tyrrel's Pass, on the road from Dublin to Athlone; containing 38 houses and 186 inhabitants. It has a small linen manufacture, and fairs are held on June 12th and Oct. 23rd.
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, History of Killavally, in and County Westmeath | Map and description, A Vision of Ireland through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofireland.org/place/29652
Date accessed: 31st May 2024
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