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Newmarket-on-Fergus
Newmarket-on-Fergus, historically known as Corracatlin (), is a town in County Clare, Ireland. It is 13 kilometres from Ennis, 8 kilometres from Shannon Airport, and 24 kilometres from Limerick. History The English rendering of the name 'Newmarket-on-Fergus' probably owes its origin to the fact that an older 'Market' at nearby Bunratty (on the Ogarney River) predated the 'newer' market located at the village and hence Newmarket-on-Fergus; there is also a popular myth attributing the name-change to Lord Inchiqin who supposedly renamed the village after the famous racecourse, and following a victory at the horse-racing centre in England having wagered Dromoland Estate on the race. In the grounds of his neo-Gothic mansion, Dromoland Castle, is the most extensive hill-fort in Ireland, Mooghaun Hill-Fort, with several acres of ground encompassed within its treble walls. It is supposed to have been the site of a prehistoric walled village and a meeting- place in about 500 BC. It is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parish Of Newmarket-on-Fergus
Newmarket-on-Fergus is a Parish (Catholic Church), parish in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Killaloe. It is centred on Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare in Republic of Ireland, Ireland. Origins The church in Ireland was originally organized around monasteries. Diocesan organisation was instituted in 1111 AD by the Synod of Ráth Breasail. The first known list of parishes for the diocese of Killaloe dates to 1303; it includes seven parishes that constitute the present parish of Newmarket-on-Fergus. These were: Kilnasoolagh, Tuamfinlough, Bunratty, Drumline (County Clare), Drumline, Clonloghan, Kilconry and Kilmaleery. Tuamfinlough (now Fenloe) is the oldest known settlement in the region of Newmarket. It was the site of a monastery founded early in the 6th century by Saint Luchtigern. The monastery was sacked by Turlough O'Brien in 1054. Bunratty had a large population in the 13th century, protected by the Normans, and probably the other churches were subordinate to Bunratty, apar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
M18 Motorway (Ireland)
The M18 motorway ( ga, Mótarbhealach M18) is an inter-urban motorway in Ireland, forming part of the Limerick, Ennis to Galway national primary road, which, in turn, forms part of the Atlantic Corridor called for as part of the Transport 21 project. Route The motorway starts at junction 9 on the Shannon bypass and heads in a northerly direction where it bypasses the town of Newmarket-on-Fergus via the townlands of Killulla, Knocksaggart and Ballyconneely. After Newmarket-on-Fergus the motorway runs alongside Dromoland, where significant historical features can be seen from the mainline. As the route gets further north it develops into a more modern style of road: the Ennis Bypass. The median was constructed with a H2 concrete barrier rather than the wide grassy median seen in the earlier stretch to the south and features a lower noise wearing course. Bypassing the notorious bottlenecks of Ennis town and Clarecastle village, this section was completed in 2007 and significa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fenloe
Tomfinlough ( ga, Tuaim Fhionnlocha) is a civil parish in County Clare, Ireland. A Christian establishment was first made here around 540 AD. The parish lands were often raided by Irish, Viking, Norman and English forces in the years that followed. The church was allowed to fall into ruins during the period when the Catholic Church was penalized in Ireland. Location The ruined parish church stands at the northern end of the lake named Finn Lough (Clare), Finn Lough or Fenloe. The name "Tomfinlough" means Tomb or Tumulus of the Fair Lake. It is in the barony of Bunratty Lower in County Clare, about northwest of the village of Six-Mile-Bridge. The parish contains the village of Ardsallis. The parish contains the following townlands: Ayleacotty, Ballycar, Boheraroan, Caherkine, Caherscooby, Carrowmeer, Carrownakilly, Finlough, Granaghan, Granaghan Beg, Granaghan More, Kilnacrandy, Langough, Mausnarylaan, Mooghaun North, Mooghaun South, Muckanagh (Butler), Muckanagh (Studdert), Mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drumline, County Clare
Drumline ( ga, Drom Laoinn) is a civil parish of County Clare, Ireland, located about northwest of Limerick, just north of Shannon. Location The parish is in the Bunratty Lower barony, and is southwest of Sixmilebridge and almost southeast of Newmarket-on-Fergus. It is and covers 2,955. In 1841 the population was 1,327 in 187 houses. A small part of the south of the parish lied on the River Shannon. The townlands are Ballycasey Beg, Ballycasey More, Ballycunneen, Crossagh, Culleen, Drumline, Firgrove, Knockaun, Mogullaan, Smithstown and Tullyvarraga. History The parish is named after the townland of Dromline, or ''Druim Laigean'' in Irish, meaning the hillside of the spears. There were two castles. One, in the townland of Dromline, was owned in 1580 by Mortogh O’Brien, son of Conor, first Earl of Thomond. The other is in the townland of Smithstown (Baile na gabhna), and in 1580 was owned by O’Maoelconery. As of 1897 its ruins were in good condition. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kilnasoolagh
Kilnasoolagh ( ga, Cill Átha na Súileach) is a civil parish in County Clare, Ireland, and a townland within that parish. Church records mention the parish in 1256. Location In 1845 the parish lay on the west border of the barony of Lower Bunratty. It is west of Newmarket-on-Fergus and is in area. It covers just over , including in Dromoland lake. The land is on the east of the upper Fergus estuary and is generally fertile. The parish contains the townlands of Ballygirreen, Ballynacragga, Ballysallagh East, Ballysallagh West, Ballyconneely, Carrigoran, Corkanaknockaun, Dromoland, Ing East, Ing West, Kilkieran, Knockmurragha, Knocksaggart, Latoon North, Latoon South, Lisduff, Kilnasoolagh, Rathfolan and Trennahow. History Kilnasoolagh means the Church of the Religious People. There are records of a priest named Peter being in charge of the parish in 1256. The ''History of the Wars of Thomond'' often refers to Kilnasoolagh. In 1311 Mahone O'Brien and Loghlen Reagh O'Dea me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
N18 Road (Ireland)
The N18 road is a national primary road in Ireland, connecting the cities of Limerick and Galway. Ennis and Gort are two major towns on the route, and Shannon Airport is reached via the connecting N19. The west coast route continues on to Sligo as the N17. The section from Limerick to the N19 junction forms part of European route E20, and the entire route is part of the proposed Atlantic Corridor. The section of motorway from Shannon to Claregalway is designated the M18 motorway. The tolled Limerick Tunnel forms part of the route. Route N18 Limerick to Shannon As of 27 July 2010, the N18 commences at the Rosbrien interchange, a major interchange south of Limerick city, where it joins the M7 motorway to Dublin and M20 motorway towards Cork and Tralee. The dual carriageway continues north, intersecting with the N69 road, before crossing under the River Shannon using the Limerick Tunnel, this section of the route forms phase II of the Limerick Southern Ring Road and is tol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dromoland Castle
Dromoland Castle ( ga, Drom Ólainn) is a castle, located near Newmarket-on-Fergus in County Clare, Ireland. It is operated as a five-star luxury hotel with a golf course, with its restaurant, the "Earl of Thomond", being awarded a Michelin star in 1995, under head chef Jean Baptiste Molinari. Hotel Dromoland Castle was bought by United States citizen Bernard P. McDonough in 1962. It has since then been converted for use as a luxury hotel. Dromoland Castle Hotel is a member of Historic Hotels Worldwide. Famous guests United States President George W. Bush spent the night of Friday, 26 June 2004, at Dromoland Castle to attend the EU-US Summit held at the facility. President Bush was guarded by approximately 7,000 police, military and private security forces during his 16-hour visit. Over the years, guests who have stayed at Dromoland Castle include Muhammad Ali, Bono, Richard Branson, Juan Carlos I of Spain, Johnny Cash, Bill Clinton, Michael Flatley, Nelson Man ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kilmaleery
Kilmaleery ( ga, Cill Mhaoilfhithrigh) is a civil parish in County Clare, Ireland. It is part of the Catholic parish of Newmarket-on-Fergus. Location The parish lies on the western border of the barony of Bunratty Lower. It is southwest of Newmarket, County Clare. The parish is and covers . It forms part of the eastern seaboard of the River Fergus estuary, and generally is good farmland. Antiquities and history The name of the parish implies an ecclesiastical origin, but nothing is known of the patron saint. As of 1897 the church was very dilapidated. There is one holy well, ''Tobar Mailiaraidh'', and a ''lios'' or small ringfort called Knockadoon. As of 1837 the parish was part of the Catholic union of Newmarket, and had a chapel at Carrigeary. In 1841 the population was 737 in 104 houses. There were three castle, very well preserved in 1897. In 1580 Urlan was inhabited by Murtagh MacClancy and Bodavoher was the property of Donagh MacClancy. Clenagh is not mentioned in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bunratty
Bunratty (, meaning "end of the Raite") is a village in County Clare, Ireland, near Bunratty Castle. It is connected by the N18 road to Limerick and Galway. The Raite river defines the parish's eastern boundary and flows into the Shannon Estuary, which defines the southern boundary. History The first settlement in Bunratty may have been set up by Vikings in the 10th century. The Annals of the Four Masters report that Brian Boru destroyed a Viking settlement in the area in 977. Around 1250 the Anglo-Norman ruler Mucegros was given the right to hold a market and fair at Bunratty. He built the castle in 1277. The castle became the main residence of Richard de Clare, owner of all of Thomond. In the late 13th century, Bunratty had about 1,000 inhabitants. Richard de Clare was killed in 1311, and in 1314 the town of Bunratty was burned to the ground by the local people. The castle was sacked in 1332. The current Bunratty Castle was built by the MacNamara family in the early part of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
County Clare
County Clare ( ga, Contae an Chláir) is a county in Ireland, in the Southern Region and the province of Munster, bordered on the west by the Atlantic Ocean. Clare County Council is the local authority. The county had a population of 118,817 at the 2016 census. The county town and largest settlement is Ennis. Geography and subdivisions Clare is north-west of the River Shannon covering a total area of . Clare is the seventh largest of Ireland's 32 traditional counties in area and the 19th largest in terms of population. It is bordered by two counties in Munster and one county in Connacht: County Limerick to the south, County Tipperary to the east and County Galway to the north. Clare's nickname is ''the Banner County''. Baronies, parishes and townlands The county is divided into the baronies of Bunratty Lower, Bunratty Upper, Burren, Clonderalaw, Corcomroe, Ibrickan, Inchiquin, Islands, Moyarta, Tulla Lower and Tulla Upper. These in turn are divided into civil parishes, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
River Fergus
The River Fergus ( ga, An Forghas) is a river within the Shannon River Basin which flows in County Clare, Ireland. The river begins at Lough Fergus in north Clare and flows into the Shannon Estuary. The source is at Lough Fergus in the townland of Kilmore North. At Knockroe, the river is joined by a tributary stream called the Clooneen River. The Fergus flows underground for about a kilometre in Cahermacon, near Kilnaboy. The river then flows through Lough Inchiquin. Just after this lake, a tributary which has its source at Loughnagowan joins the Fergus. The river then flows along by the village of Corofin. After Corofin, the river flows through Lough Atedaun, Ballyteige Lough, Dromore Lake and Ballyallia Lake. The river then flows through the town of Ennis, where it is crossed by six road bridges, a pedestrian bridge and a railway bridge. There is also a small branch which splits off just north of Ennis and rejoins the main flow to the east of the town. Another tributary, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Irish Constabulary
The Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC, ga, Constáblacht Ríoga na hÉireann; simply called the Irish Constabulary 1836–67) was the police force in Ireland from 1822 until 1922, when all of the country was part of the United Kingdom. A separate civic police force, the unarmed Dublin Metropolitan Police (DMP), patrolled the capital and parts of County Wicklow, while the cities of Derry and Belfast, originally with their own police forces, later had special divisions within the RIC. For most of its history, the ethnic and religious makeup of the RIC broadly matched that of the Irish population, although Anglo-Irish Protestants were over-represented among its senior officers. The RIC was under the authority of the British administration in Ireland. It was a quasi-military police force. Unlike police elsewhere in the United Kingdom, RIC constables were routinely armed (including with carbines) and billeted in barracks, and the force had a militaristic structure. It policed Irela ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
