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| | Clifden, Galway County, Ireland - Lewis, 1837 description ©Jane Lyons |
 | | CLIFDEN, a sea-port, in the parish of OMEY, barony of BALLYNAHINCH, county of GALWAY, and province of CONNAUGHT, 39½ miles (W. by N.) from Galway City, and 144 miles (W.) from Dublin ; containing 1257 inhabitants. |
 | | In 1822 roads were commenced by Government from Oughterard to Clifden, from Galway to Clifden, and from Clifden to Westport (Co. Mayo), the completion of which and the formation of new ones in Connemara would prove highly beneficial to the district. |
 | | There is a quay at Clifden, where vessels of 200 tons burden can lie, and part of the funds for the relief of the distressed Irish were expended in lengthening it. |
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