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Moneyshanere
Moneyshanere () is a townland lying within the civil parish of Kilcronaghan, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It lies in the north-west of the parish on the boundary with the civil parish of Ballynascreen, and it is bounded by the townlands of: Calmore, Drumcrow, Drumballyhagan Clark, Duntibryan, Granny, Moneyguiggy, Moybeg Kirley, and Tobermore. It was apportioned to the Drapers company and Crown freeholds. The townland was part of Tobermore electoral ward of the former Magherafelt District Council, however in 1926, it was part of Tobermore district electoral division as part of the Maghera division of Magherafelt Rural District. It was also part of the historic barony of Loughinsholin. The town of Tobermore lies partially in this townland, and those of Calmore, Moyesset, and Tobermore. The local parish church of Kilcronaghan also lies within Moneyshanere. Etymology The Irish origin the name Moneyshanere derives from is unknown. Several possible origins have howeve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calmore
Calmore ( and , ) is a townland lying within the civil parish of Kilcronaghan, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It lies in the north-west of the parish, and is bounded by the townlands of; Granny, Moneyshanere, Moyesset, and Tobermore. It was apportioned to the Drapers company as well as Crown freeholds. The townland was part of Tobermore electoral ward of the former Magherafelt District Council, however in 1926 it was part of Tobermore district electoral division as part of the Maghera division of Magherafelt Rural District. It was also part of the historic barony of Loughinsholin. History The townland of Calmore is named after a large ancient hazel tree that was said to have been used in pagan ceremonies. Calmore crannog The townland of Calmore appears to have formerly been a place of some importance, attested by a crannog that once lay in an ancient lake in the townland. This crannog is stated as having been ''of a tolerable large size'' and constructed of an oak frame, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tobermore (townland)
Tobermore () is a townland lying within the civil parish of Kilcronaghan, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It lies in the north-east of the parish, and is bounded by the townlands of; Ballynahone Beg, Calmore, Clooney, Drumballyhagan Clark, Moneyshanere, and Moyesset. It was apportioned to the Drapers company as well as freeholds. The townland was part of the Tobermore electoral ward of the former Magherafelt District Council, however in 1926 it was part of Tobermore district electoral division as part of the Maghera division of Magherafelt Rural District. It was also part of the historic barony of Loughinsholin. History The townland of Tobermore is named after an ancient well that was once sufficiently powerful to power a nearby mill, but has been dry for over a century. Fortwilliam rath and Fortwilliam House are both found in this townland. The townland of Tobermore along with four adjoining townlands formed the "Henry Estate". The town of Tobermore lies mostly in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tobermore
Tobermore (, named after the townland of Tobermore) is a small village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It lies south-south-west of Maghera and north-west of Magherafelt. Tobermore lies within the civil parish of Kilcronaghan and is part of Mid-Ulster District. It was also part of the former barony of Loughinsholin. Tobermore has won the ''Best Kept Small Village'' award four times and the ''Best Kept Large Village'' award in 1986. Most recently in September 2011, Tobermore won the ''Translink Ulster in Bloom'' village category for the third year in a row. Etymology Tobermore is named after the townland of Tobermore which is an anglicisation of the Irish words ''tobar'' meaning "well" and ''mór'' meaning "big/great", thus Tobermore means "big/great well". During the seventeenth century, Tobermore was also known as Tobarmore and Tubbermore, with Tubbermore being the preferred usage of the Masonic Order even to this day. Topography Tobermore lies on the descending ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drumcrow
Drumcrow (, ) is a townland lying within the civil parish of Kilcronaghan, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It lies in the north of the parish with the Moyola River running along its northern boundary. It is bounded by the townlands of; Drumballyhagan, Drumballyhagan Clark, Drumconready, Kirley Lisnamuck, Moneyshanere, and Moybeg Kirley. It was apportioned to the Vintners company. The townland was part of Tobermore electoral ward of the former Magherafelt District Council, however in 1926 it was part of Tobermore district electoral division as part of the Maghera division of Magherafelt Rural District. It was also part of the historic barony of Loughinsholin. Etymology Drumcrow is suggested to derive its name from the Irish ''Droim Cró'', meaning "bloody ridge". This is based upon the context of earlier forms of the name, which suggested the use of the noun ''cró'', which means "blood, gore". An early Irish poem makes mention of a ''Droim Cró'' (now Drumcree) in Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drumballyhagan Clark
Drumballyhagan and Drumballyhagan Clark (, ) are two townlands lying within the civil parish of Kilcronaghan, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Situated in the north of the parish, the two townlands are separated by the Moyola River, of which the southern portion was held by a person surnamed "Clark". Together they are bounded by the townlands of; Ballynahone Beg, Bracaghreilly, Drumcrow, Fallagloon, Lisnamuck, Moneyshanere, and Tobermore. It was apportioned to the Vintners company. The townland was part of Tobermore electoral ward of the former Magherafelt District Council, however in 1926 it was part of Tobermore district electoral division as part of the Maghera division of Magherafelt Rural District. It was also part of the historic barony of Loughinsholin. Etymology This townland derives its name from the O'Hagan's, one of the principal Irish families in the barony of Loughinsholin. They occupied a castle in the nearby townland of Calmore and the surname was common i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Townlands In Tobermore
There are 37 townlands in Tobermore electoral ward, with 22 of these also constituting the parish of Kilcronaghan. All townlands below are listed with the earliest recorded date of their modern variation as well as the Irish origin if applicable, along with a select list of earlier variations with date. Kilcronaghan ecclesiastical and civil parish There are 23 townlands in the ecclesiastical parish of Kilcronaghan. The civil parish however only contains 21, with Tullyroan and Drumballyhagan Clark being omitted. The townland of Keenaght is the only one that doesn't also form part of Tobermore electoral ward. Tobermore electoral ward There are 37 townlands within Tobermore electoral ward, the majority of which (twenty-two) reside in Kilcronaghan parish. The rest form parts of neighbouring parishes. These additional townlands are: See also *Kilcronaghan *List of townlands in County Londonderry *Tobermore Tobermore (, named after the townland of Tobermore) is a small villa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kilcronaghan
Kilcronaghan () is a civil parish in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Containing one major settlement, Tobermore, and lying on the descending slope of Slieve Gallion, Kilcronaghan is bordered by the civil parishes of Ballynascreen, Desertmartin, Maghera (parish), Maghera, and Termoneeny. It lies within the former historic barony of Loughinsholin and is situated in Mid-Ulster District. As an ecclesiastical parish it lies within the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe. Artefacts of human habitation in the Kilcronaghan area have been traced as far back as 1800-1000 BC. The history of the parish itself can be traced as far back as the 6th century when St Crunathan founded the church from which it takes its name. It has been the site of massacres and executions, with the River Moyola which flows through the parish forming the border between the ancient kingdoms of Ui Tuirtri and Fir Li. Topography The parish of Kilcronaghan lies on the descending slope of Slieve Gallion (), with its hig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moybeg Kirley
Moybeg Kirley (, and ''Corrbahile'' meaning "prominent townland") is a townland lying within the civil parish of Kilcronaghan, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It lies in the north-west of the parish, with the Moyola River forming its northern boundary. It is bounded by the townlands of Drumconready, Drumcrow, Kirley, Moneyguiggy, and Moneyshanere. It was apportioned to the Drapers company. The townland was part of Tobermore electoral ward of the former Magherafelt District Council, however in 1926 it was part of Carnamoney district electoral division as part of the Draperstown dispensary (registrar's) district of Magherafelt Rural District. It was also part of the historic barony of Loughinsholin. History Trivia In 2016, the PBS Masterpiece Theater created a mini-series called My Mother and Other Strangers. This series is based in a fictional village called "Moybeg". See also *Kilcronaghan *List of townlands in Tobermore *Tobermore Tobermore (, named ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Granny (townland)
Granny (, ) is a townland lying within the civil parish of Kilcronaghan, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It lies in the west of the parish on the boundary of the civil parish of Ballynascreen, and is bounded by the townlands of; Calmore, Duntribryan, Moneyshanere, Mormeal, and Tamnyaskey. It wasn't apportioned to any of the London livery companies, being kept as church lands. The townland was part of Tobermore electoral ward of the former Magherafelt District Council, however in 1926 it was part of Tobermore district electoral division as part of the Maghera division of Magherafelt Rural District. It was also part of the historic barony of Loughinsholin. The hamlet of Kilross Villas and Kilross Primary School both lie within this townland along the Duntibryan road. History Along with the townlands of Mormeal, Tamnyaskey, and Tullyroan, Granny comprises the four townlands that make up the Bishop of Derrys lands in the parish. Prior to the Plantation of Ulster, these four ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ciarán Of Saigir
Ciarán of Saigir (5th century – ), also known as Ciarán mac Luaigne or Saint Kieran ( cy, Cieran), was one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland and is considered the first saint to have been born in Ireland,''Catholic Online''St. Kieran/ref> although the legend that he preceded Saint Patrick is questionable. Ciarán was bishop of Saighir (Seir-Kieran) and remains the patron saint of its successor, the diocese of Ossory. His feast day is celebrated on 5 March. He is sometimes called Saint Ciarán the Elder ( la, Kyaranus or ''Ciaranus Maior'') to distinguish him from the other 6th-century Irish Saint Ciarán, who was abbot of Clonmacnoise. He shares the feast date of 5 March with his mother, St. Liadán, and his disciple and episcopal successor, St. Carthach the Elder. His identity is sometimes equated with that of Saint Piran. Sources Various medieval traditions about the saint are recorded in a number of hagiographic works: two ''Lives'' in Latin, bot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moyesset
Moyesset () is a townland lying within the civil parish of Kilcronaghan, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It lies in the centre of the parish, and is bounded by the townlands of; Calmore, Clooney, Gortamney, Killytoney, and Tobermore. It was apportioned to the Drapers company and Crown freeholds. The townland was part of Tobermore electoral ward of the former Magherafelt District Council, however in 1926 it was part of Tobermore district electoral division as part of the Maghera division of Magherafelt Rural District. It was also part of the historic barony of Loughinsholin. History See also *Kilcronaghan *List of townlands in Tobermore *Tobermore Tobermore (, named after the townland of Tobermore) is a small village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It lies south-south-west of Maghera and north-west of Magherafelt. Tobermore lies within the civil parish of Kilcronaghan and is ... References {{County Londonderry Townlands of County Londonderry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barony (geographic)
A barony is an administrative division of a county in Scotland, Ireland, outlying parts of England and historically France. It has a lower rank and importance than a county. Origin A geographic barony is a remnant from mediaeval times of the area of land held under the form of feudal land tenure termed feudal barony, or barony by tenure, either an English feudal barony, a Scottish feudal barony or an Irish feudal barony, which all operated under different legal and social systems. Just as modern counties are no longer under the administrative control of a noble count or earl, geographic baronies are generally no longer connected with feudal barons, certainly not in England where such tenure was abolished with the whole feudal system by the Tenures Abolition Act 1660. The position in Scotland is more complex, although the legal force of the Scottish feudal baron was abolished early in the 21st century.P. G. B. McNeill and H. L. MacQueen, eds, ''Atlas of Scottish History to 1707 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
