Church in Ballyclogh (pubblebrien By.)

The precise location of Ballynclogh Church has not been identified. Westropp (1904-5, 371-2) gives the following details on Crewally or Ballyclogh Church; ‘Crewally, or Ballyclogh (13). In same. It derived its name from the Ui mhaille, who, with the Ui Cadhla, were chiefs of Tuath Luimneach, and were confirmed in their lands by King John. Donaldmore granted lands as far as Imalin in 1192-94 (B.B.L., xxix.); Imailidin, 1201. King John granted lands in Omayll to Bishop Edmund (B.B.L., pp. 95, 119), April, 1230, confirming same with its villeins (C.S.P.I., vol. i., No. 1812); Crevath Omayll, and Donachmor resigned by Athassell, 1239 (B.B.L., p. 90) ; Crewacgh, near Donaghmor, 1253 (lb., p. 101); Crevachmahill Church, 1302; Crew Ymallie, 1336 (De Rupefort's rental); "Crewe Iwally, alias Ballyincloghe, in possession of Chris. Arthur," given after Knocknegawell, and next Rathwerde, 1615 (Inq. 18 Mar., xii Jac. I., p. 162); Crewally, 1615; Crinbhailly, or Cliny, 1645. It formed the north part of the present parish of Knocknegall. Site - A castle, but no church site, remains in Ballyclogh. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 26 October 2018