Tullymacann Townland

Tullymacan, pronounced Tul-emack(stress)an. It is bounded on the south by Corernagh, west by Cloghoge, Druminure, Moodoge, east by Mullaghglass and north by Lisnakee and Drumnaleg. Proprietor Mr Lucas Acton, agent Mr Hill, county Antrim. It contains (blank) acres, farms from 3 and a half to 30 (acres), rent 20s to 22s for 19 year leases and some farms held by tenants-;at will at 25s per acre. Chief employment farming and linen weaving. Lime obtained at Kilmore, fuel at Montiaghs and
Drumcree. Market Tanderagee, 2 miles distant.

Lisnakee Townland

Lisnakee, pronounced Lisneykey (stresses on last 2 syllables) from Lisaceal "the fort of death". It is bounded on the south by Tullymacann, west by Moodoge,:north by Mullintur and east by Drumnaleg. Proprietor Mr Quinn, Newry, agent Mr Magill, Tanderagee. Contains (blank) acres, farms 3 to 16 (acres), rent 25s to 27s 6d, tenants at will, cess and tithe by the landlord. There is a fort in the centre of this townland on top of the hill. Roads very bad. Lime got at Kilmore, fuel from Bracchagh bog Montiaghs. Market Tanderagee, 1 and a half miles distant.
Employment farming and weaving.

Lisbane Townland

Lisbane, pronounced Lisbann (?Lisbaun) (stress on last syllable), from Lisban "the white fort". It is bounded on the north east by Cargan, south and south east by Mullaghglass, west by Drumnaleg, and the Gusher water on the north north west divides it from Tullyhue. Proprietor Viscount Mandeville, agent Mr Hunt, contains (blank)acres, of which 15 acres in the north east end is fir plantation. Farms 3 to 30 acres, rent 20s to 25s, new leases 21 years, cess 8d to Is half yearly. The ground in the northern end is 140 feet above sea and rises towards the fort which is planted to 400 feet. In the south end are 2 limekilns and the (lime?) obtained from Anahugh in the adjoining parish of Kilmore is burnt here and costs about 1s 1d a barrel. Fuel obtained from Braccagh and Montiaghs by canal. Chief market Tanderagee, 1 mile distant.

Mullaghnlass Townland

Mullaghglass, pronounced Mullaghglass (stresses) from Mullochglass "the green height". It is bounded on the north east by Terryhooga, east by Aughlish, south by Shaneglish, west by Tullymacann and north by Lisbane and Cargans. Proprietor Viscount Mandeville, agent Mr Hunt. It contains (blank) acres, of which 2 are marsh. Farms 4 to 20 (acres), rent 20s, tenure 1 life or 21 years, cess 8d to Is half yearly. The road at the northern
boundary is 95 fee above the sea and Babylon hill in the adjoining townlands is 452 feet; most likely this is the height the name of the townland implies. It contains a Roman Catholic chapel which was rebuilt in 1806 at an expense of 600 pounds and is capable of containing 800persons.Mr Black's and Infant Lodge are the only respectable houses at it. (Market) Tanderagee, 2 and a half miles distant.

Druminaleg Townland

Druminaleg, pronounced Drumenalig (stresses) from Drumnaleg "ridge of the great stone". It is bounded on the south by Tullymacann and Mullaghglass, west by Lisnakee and Mullintur, north by Derrycan and east by Lisbane. Churchland, possessed by the resident incumbent Dean Carter, rector of the parish. He owns about half the townland in his own hands, in which is the
Glebe House and about 20 acres of thriving plantation, and the remainder is let to tenants at will from 25s to 27s 6d. Occupations chiefly farming. It contains (blank) acres and a school. 1 mile distant from Tanderagee (market).

(Extract from Tullymacann LOL 110: Drums in the Millennium)

THE NAME TANDRAGEE

Tandragee comes from the Gaelic Toin re gaoith andmeans "backs to the wind" referring to the main street built on the side of a hill. It has had many spellings over the years such as:

TONERIGEE, TAWNTAGLEE, TON-LE-AGLEE,TONTLEGEE, AND TANDERAGEE.

The modern spelling is supposed to come from the English servants employed years ago at the Castle who spoke "posh" and "proper". Hence it is usually spelt "TANDRAGEE" nowadays.