In 1837, Samuel Lewis's Topographical Dictionary of Ireland described Ballycumber like this:
BALLYCUMBER, a hamlet, in the parish of LEMANAGHAN, barony of GARRYCASTLE, KING'S county and province of LEINSTER, 3 miles (W. S. W.) from Clara: the population is returned with the parish. This is a neat village, comprising 13 houses, pleasantly situated on the river Brosna, over which there is a good stone bridge, and on the road from Clara to Ferbane: it has a penny post from Clara. ...
Ballycumber House is the handsome residence of J. Warnford Armstrong, Esq.; and about two miles distant is Castle Armstrong. Fairs for black cattle, sheep, and pigs are held on May 2nd and Dec. 1st.
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, History of Ballycumber, in and County Offaly | Map and description, A Vision of Ireland through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofireland.org/place/28856
Date accessed: 15th May 2024
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