Aughalish

Aughalish
CountyCounty Antrim
CountryNorthern Ireland
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Aughalish in 2007

Aughalish is a townland in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is situated in the historic barony of Toome Upper and the civil parish of Drummaul and covers an area of 93 acres.[1]

The name derives from the Irish: Achadh Lis (field of the fort).[2]

The population of the townland decreased during the 19th century:[3][4]

Year 1841 1851 1861 1871 1881 1891
Population 61 55 53 44 39 35
Houses 9 8 9 7 7 8

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Aughalish". IreAtlas Townland Database. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
  2. ↑ "Aughalish". Place Names NI. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
  3. ↑ "Census of Ireland 1851". Enhanced Parliamentary Papers on Ireland. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
  4. ↑ "Census of Ireland 1891". Enhanced Parliamentary Papers on Ireland. Retrieved 11 May 2013.

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