BROWSE
townland
Béal an Bhealaigh Uachtarach
genitive: Bhéal an Bhealaigh Uachtarach
non-validated name (What is this?)
(Irish)
Bellavally Upper
(English)

Glossary

English opening, approach, mouth
English way, pass

Explanatory note

  • Gaeilge

    the approach to the pass

    An bealach isteach i nGleann Ghaibhle atá i gceist.

  • English

    the approach to the pass

    Refers to the pass into Gleann Ghaibhle/Glangevlin.

Centrepoint

54.1684, -7.83546latitude, longitude
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Historical references

1836
[Bellavally Upper]
"The part which is arable is only reclaimed mountain...There is a remarkable hollow between two mountains called Balebally Gap which the road from Bawnboy to Glan chapel passes through. There is an ancient legend concerning this place. Iron ore, sandstone and slate is found in the mountain but it is not quarried nor used in any way whatever." [Desc. Rem.];
Desc. Rem.:AL Leathanach: Ca057,30
1836
Balebally Upper
BS:AL Leathanach: Ca057,30
1836
Bailbally
["Corrected list of BS"];
BS:AL Leathanach: Ca057,30

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