In 1837, Samuel Lewis's Topographical Dictionary of Ireland described Ballymoe like this:
BALLYMOE, a village, in that part of the parish of DRIMTEMPLE which is in the barony of HALF BALLYMOE, county of GALWAY, and province of CONNAUGHT, 3 ½ miles (S. E.) from Castlerea. The population is included in the return for the parish. It is situated on the river Suck, and on the road from Roscommon to Castlerea, to both of which it has a penny post. Fairs are held on Feb. 1st, March 16th, May 21st, June 24th, Aug. 22nd, and Oct. 25th.—See DRIMTEMPLE.
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, History of Ballymoe, in and County Galway | Map and description, A Vision of Ireland through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofireland.org/place/29375
Date accessed: 05th May 2024
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