NEALE, a village, in the parish of KILMOLARA, barony of KILMAINE, county of MAYO, and province of CONNAUGHT, 2 miles (S.) from Ballinrobe, on the road to Cong; the population is returned with the parish.
This place, which is usually called " The Neale," is a constabulary police station, and has fairs on Feb. 5th, May 6th, Aug. 4th, and Nov. 5th.
Immediately adjoining is Neale Park, a seat of Lord Kilmaine: the grounds, which are very extensive, contain some curious monuments, noticed under the head of Kilmolara.
In the R. C. divisions, Neale gives name to the union or district, comprising the parishes of Kilmolara and Ballinchalla, and contains the only chapel in the district.
SOURCE: A Topographical Dictionary of Ireland by Samuel Lewis (pub 1837)
~ Was your ancestor from this district?
Reconnect your ancestor's story here: ADD YOUR OWN Ancestor Chronicle
READ MORE 1837 Lewis' Parish Reports
