Inchy
Inchy in Irish “na hInsí” roughly meaning the river meadow is 152.97 acres or 61.90 hectares in size and is in the Electoral division of Drumkeary. John O’Donovan recorded the name as “Insidhe”, meaning islands or holmes.
Inchy borders Baunyknav, Bridgepark, Kyleaglannawood and Ross.
What we recorded
- Placenames
- 3 (0 Irish-origin)
- 2 field
- 1 crossroads
- Buildings
- 1
By type
Map
Placenames
| Name | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel’s Cross | crossroads | |
| Whaly’s Inchy | field | |
| Inchy | field | This field was pointed out as being called “Inchy” though the townland is also Inchy. |
Buildings
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Daniel’s Shop |
Population
In the 1841 census there were 21 people and 4 houses and ten years later nobody lived in Inchy. Today there are five houses in Inchy.
Land and Household Records
Landholders and heads of household recorded in the Tithe Applotment Books, Griffith’s Valuation, and the 1901, 1911 and 1926 censuses.
Tithe Applotment Books, 1834
Not yet compiled.
Griffith’s Valuation, 1856
Not yet compiled.
1901 census
Not yet compiled.
1911 census
Not yet compiled.
1926 census
No returns.
About the Townland
In the mid 19th century the landlord of Inchy was Sir Thomas J. Burke of Marble Hill, with a small portion held by Patrick Wheatley.