Overview
Ford & Eel Weir — Emper is recorded as Ford in Westmeath. A fording point over the Inny River in the barony of Ardagh is described in the Civil Survey (1654-6) as ‘the foord of Ballahemper’ (Simington 1961, vol. Emper Castle (WM010-002----) is 980m to the SW.
Why it was made
The saved account records: A fording point over the Inny River in the barony of Ardagh is described in the Civil Survey (1654-6) as ‘the foord of Ballahemper’ (Simington 1961, vol.
People and events
The saved account records: Emper Castle (WM010-002----) is 980m to the SW.
How it worked
The saved account records: It was located along the stretch of the Inny River that forms the boundary with the townland of Newport, Co. Longford (LF024-011----).
What remains
The saved account records: A ford and eel weir is indicated on the Inny River between the townland of Emper and Newport, Co. Longford on the 1st ed.
Why it mattered
Ford & Eel Weir — Emper matters as a recorded ford tied to an exact landscape. The account keeps what is known useful while leaving names, dates and claims unsupported by the source visibly open.
History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.
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