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KEADUE and it's HINTERLAND )
Kilronan Parish in North Roscommon
Kilronan Parish in North Roscommon
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The
Parish of Kilronan takes it's name from Kilronan Abbey just outside
Keadue. Two thirds of the parish area is mountain. It is bounded
on the North east by Lough Allen the first and most spectacular
of the Shannon lakes. The Shannon runs along the South East while
the river Feorish Guards the South and the West. The Mountain ranges
traverse the Northern border. |
This
is spectacular country with the country's higest waterfalls, breathtaking
scenic views, megalithic remains from 3000 B.C. and a wealth of
tradition, myth and heritage to back it all up. The numerous Lakes
and Rivers are unpolluted and are home to some of th ecountries
most plentiful fresh water fish. For information on fishing, walking,
driving, cycling, accommodation consult our "VISITORS GUIDE
TO LOUGH ALLEN REGION" or visit the following websites :
www.allen.ie and
www.arignaminerswayandhistoricaltrail.com
: The parish of Kilronan consists of three villages : KEADUE : Beside the village is Kilronan Castle, Kilronan Abbey, O'Carolans grave, Greyfield House, Lasair's well, the Cistrachan in Greyfield, Passage graves at Crosshill, Chamber Cairn on Kilronan mountain overlooking Keadue, Cooking Mounds in carrowbeg, The Banshee Split Rock near Carrowbeg House and the Gaint's Graves near the Southern shores of Lough Meelagh and Knockranny House. ARIGNA : IRELAND'S MINING CAPITAL for OVER 400 YEARS, Mines are all closed now but the old workings and spoil heaps dot the hills. First Iron and later Coal were mined here. There are rich deposits of various minerals in the Arigna Mountains. Arigna Fuels coal briquette factory continues the coal industry in the area. The hills are rich in megalithic remains, DOON-the old Tuatha-de Danann headquarters is possibly the most notable. There are about 50 Sweat Houses in the area. There are some six Mass Rocks. BALLYFARNON : This village is an important commercial and trading centre. Situated on the Keadue side of the village is Alderford House where O'Carolan lived. Near Lough Skean and on the river Feorish it is Roscommon's most Northerly Town. |
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