Doughcloyne District Ratepayers Assoc. - Letter from 1955

Pauline Murphy of Spur Cross submitted the following archives to the Togher Historical Association. They afford a unique and intriguing insight into the past and are deserving of a special place in the local historical narrative. Dating to 24th August 1955 they consist of a 3 page handwritten letter penned by the secretary of the Doughcloyne District Ratepayers Assoc. to the County Council outlining the urgent need for the tarmaccing of the Doughcloyne Road ( possibly the Lehenaghmore Road by virtue of its proximity to the Liberty Stream ) due to flooding caused by extensive rainfall. Many country roads and lanes were still dirt tracks back in the 1950s.

 Letter Page 01

 

 Letter Page 02

 

 Letter Page 03

Also included is a 3 page list of actual Ratepayers. What is enlightening is the connection with Togher which copper-fastens many Townlands affiliation to the suburb. Also Lehenaghmore is stated as both Togher and Pouladuff , though the latter simply alludes to the road and not any cessation. Of course the Togher confirmation as stated and signed off on by the occupiers ( which included Doughcloyne , Lehenaghmore , Lehanaghbeg , Gortagoulane , Knockalisheen , Knocknamallavoge , Kilmurriheen & Chetwynd )  provides proof from a modern perspective of the historical claim of the region to which these Townlands truly belong. Of interest is Feirm Bawn which listed itself in the titular.

 Ratepayers List Page 01

  Ratepayers List Page 02

 Ratepayers List Page 02