Location and Brief Description:

The village is situated in a rather low-lying part of Clare on the “old” road from Tulla to Limerick via Broadford. It is four miles from the former and 14 from the latter. It is a very scattered little village. There are 10 shops including 6 licensed premises. It is a village without interest for the visitor.

Brief comments on water supply and sewerage:
The only water-supply is the village pump and there is no sewerage scheme.

Public Services
Nearest station: Sixmilebridge
Distance: 8 miles
Bus? No
Public lighting by—Electricity? No Gas? No

Postal Facilities
Location of Post Office: About the middle of Main Street
Business (? M.O., Telegraph, Telephone): All

Banking
Banks: Sub-office of National Bank, Tulla

Social Clubs, Cultural Societies, &c.
Social Clubs: Young Mens Social Club.

Industries and Handcrafts
Industries: On the shores of Doon Lake, Cleaves and Co. Limerick are setting up machinery for production of charcoal.

School and Colleges
National School (mixed)

Fairs and Markets; Half-Holiday
Monthly Fairs and Markets: 20th January, 16th March, 19th May, 31st August, 23rd December. 27th June and 23rd December.
Weekly Market Day: No
Half-Holiday: Monday

Garages and Petrol Stations
Lynchs

Conveyances for Hire (Owners):
Motors (Touring): Lynchs

Date: 12-7-42

(Signed): Michael A Vaughan Surveyor.