Boundaries Debate - Conclusions

Soon after the 2nd Boundaries Debate ended , it was decided to immediately search more extensively for a Parish map of Togher and to this end it was accidentally discovered in Tom O'Keeffe's first Book - " Togher , A Brief History ". Even though the photocopy was of poor quality , it could be discerned from cross comparing with modern aerial photography exactly the path the drawn border took , especially with regard to the southernmost portion. It should be officially stated that Parish boundaries are purely for administrative purposes for the Catholic Church or indeed any religion as an area of operations for its Clergy and are not legal boundaries. However , judging by the 1997 facsimile as shown below ( poor quality image ) most of Togher's Townlands were taken into account , with alas some parts , such as the southern end of Knockalisheen being used to form the Northern part of Ballinaboy Parish and the eastern regions of Lehenagh More and Lehenagh Beg forming part of Ballyphehane Parish. Despite the shaving off of territory by the Catholic Hierarchy , it is still a matter of fact that these Townlands in their entirety remain affiliated to Togher through their shared historical connections.

Togher R.C. Parish boundary as of 1997

Togher Parish ( R.C. ) boundaries then are as follows: Beginning at the junction of Pouladuff Road and following a line through Edward Walsh Road ( all houses fronting onto same ) down to Togher Road and through Sycamore Place ; then up Hazel Road and across Cherry Tree Road and down towards Whitebeam Road ( Taking in Maple Place and Birch Place ) and towards the Glasheen Bridge , the Church boundary then completely follows the course of the Glasheen River from this point westwards , with all lands south of same coming under its influence right along the South Ring Road before turning onto the Waterfall Road and back up Morrison's Ravine and across country ( to bisect the roads which lead back up north to Crossnacroha a.k.a. Spur Cross ) following the flow of the Glasheen River right to its source near the Runway and turning north to follow the road running alongside the Liberty Stream and the Airport. The boundary then follows the road down to Corcorans Bridge after which it takes the descending road down to Matthews Hill and onto Pouladuff Crossroads. Its final leg then travels on up the Pouladuff Road to meet with the junction again at Edward Walsh Road. This then is the Parish of Togher as determined by the R.C. Church as of 1997.

 Togher District 

( including Parish and Greater Catchment area )

Please note however , that all peripheral lands in the following Townlands ( which fall into Ballinaboy , Lough and Ballyphehane Parishes ) as discussed in previous articles still lie within Togher District and or Suburb : Clashduff , Ardmanning More , Killeenreendowney West , Knockalisheen , Lehenagh More and Lehenagh Beg. In conclusion regarding pockets of land in Doughcloyne and Garrane Darragh purporting to be from Wilton Parish and or District , this notion can be easily dismissed as misinformation , all territory therein being in both Togher Parish and Togher District. Likewise Freagh & Vicars Acre is firmly within the Togher boundaries , both historically and religiously. Finally a line can now be drawn under the search for Togher's proper boundaries ( District and R.C. Parish ) and a functioning Study Area is now in place for future research and exploration by the Togher Historical Association & Blog.