Irish place location help.

[LouiseJN]

I am trying to find where my g,g,g grandad came from in Co Mayo, Ireland. We had thought that there was a connection to Foxford, but now the 1911 census has told us that Micheal Hannan was born "Alley M Hugh" Co Mayo, Ireland. I know that Micheal was unable to sign his name on documents so I doubt that it was actually him who completed the census returns. The writing is however clear and readable. Does any one have any suggestions? anyone from Co Mayo who can tell me how this should actually be spelt and pronounced? Any help would be most appreciated

[Mary from Italy]

Possibly Ballymachugh, near Ballycastle.

[Just Barbara]

Having had a look, I would agree with Mary

[LouiseJN]

Hi to you both,
Looks like you could be correct.
Thanks for your help.

[LouiseJN]

The only Ballymachugh that I can find is in County Cavan, Republic of Ireland. He def came from County Mayo.
Can you give me any more help on the Ballymacchugh near Ballycastle?
Cheers.

[Night Owl]

There's an Attymachugh near Foxford

[Cloggie]

Ballymachugh is a townland in Kilbride Parish: Ballycastle Townlands

[Cloggie]

Attymachugh is in Killasser parish
Foxford is in Toomore parish

[LouiseJN]

Brilliant - sure thats it - Attymachugh and its just outside Foxford. Need to find some records of the Hannan family now - next brick wall!!
Thanks so much for your help.