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The Road Which Gave Its Name
11th November 2015
Just a few thoughts on the Togher Road or Bóthar an Tóchair. Many people wonder just how did the lands that border this ancient thoroughfare become associated with the name. It is a considered fact that the Townlands which became incorporated into the name became so simply because of a common identifier for travelers - i.e. Togher Road or just simply Togher. Think of it as an ancient postal code. This Road name started at the Lough and ran to Togher Cross where it divided off into two branches ( the other one going up the Lehenaghmore Hill direction ) right up to Spur Cross or Lios Cross where it again branched off to parade further south towards the stream. Of course over time , the Glasheen River to the West and North served as a natural boundary for the Townlands which ran adjacent to the Togher Road and cemented the relationship with the name as a blanket address. Over the Centuries many other divisions of land have been imposed , some indigenous and some imported. From Tax Divisions to Religious Regions to countless others. In the 17th Century , Togher has two Townlands Knockalisheen and Knocknamallavoge in Inishkenny Parish whilst the rest ( 12 in number ) reside in St. Finbar's Parish. In 1977 the Bishop of Cork carved up this older Religious System when he created the Parish of Togher. Clashduff and Killeenreendowney were divided as were Lehenagh Beg and More. The outer Townlands of Knockalisheen and Knocknamallavoge were disregarded as was the Northern Townland of Ardmanning More near the Lough. However this does not detract from the common heritage and historical connection that all 14 Townlands share - simply a name - Togher. And it all began with a road.
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