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870. Clare IslandClare Island is a charming island of 16 sq km at the mouth of Clew Bay. The quartzite hills on the north-west rise to 461m in the peak of Knockmore, with some flat land of the east and south. Its early archaeological remains include a court-tomb at Lecarrow, ancient cooking-sites, standing-stones, promontory forts and other sites from later times.
One of the most interesting places is the remains of the late fifteenth century Cistercian friary, which was originally founded by monks from Abbeyknockmoy, Co. Galway.
The remains are those of a nave and chancel church, with a dwelling tower over the latter, and a two-storey northern annexe. The chancel vault was once covered with frescos; substantial patches still remain in a faded condition and repay careful scrutiny. Services in Clare Island Bed & Breakfasts | Car Rental | Vacation Packages
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871. ClaremorrisClaremorris (Clar Chlainne Mhuiris) meaning 'the plain of the family of Maurice', derived its name from Maurice de Prendergast, a Norman who came to Ireland in 1169. The town was established during the 18th century. Denis Browne (1763-1828), MP and High Sheriff for Mayo, lived at Claremont House, now part of the Convent of Mercy since 1877. Claremorris Workhouse was closed in 1918, and after 1930 the building housed the Bacon company until it ceased operations. The famous 1879 Land League meeting held in Irishtown (which started the land agitation) was planned in Nally's Hotel, James Street. Castlemagarret House near the town to the right of the N17, once the home of Lord Oranmore and Browne, is now a private nursing home. There is a forest walk nearby. Cardinal John Francis D'Alton, who was Catholic Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of all Ireland from 1946 to 1963, was born in Claremorris. The town has good sporting facilities, including an equitation centre, a swimming-pool and golf (9 hole). There is an art gallery in the town. Claremorris hosts the annual George Moore extravaganza. Services in Claremorris Bed & Breakfasts | Hotels | Car Rental | Vacation Packages
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872. CongSix miles (10 km) from Ballinrobe is the village of Cong, on the isthmus between Lough Mask and Lough Corrib. Cong is an excellent centre for the splendid fishing on both lakes, and tennis and boating are also available. Ashford Castle, a former residence of the Guinness family, is now a hotel. Among antiquities at Cong are an inscribed stone cross in the village street. The ruins of an Augustinian abbey stand close to Ashford castle. This abbey was founded in 1128 probably on the site of a seventh-century settlement of St Fechin. Here Roderick O' Connor, the last High King of Ireland, died in 1198 after spending the last fifteen years of his life in monastic seclusion. The famous processional Cross of Cong, now in the National Museum at Dublin, is a masterpiece of religious art; it was discovered in a chest in the village early in the last century. Made of oak plated with copper, and decorated with beautiful gold filigree-work of Celtic pattern, its function was to enshrine a portion of the True Cross. It was made at Roscommon in 1123 for the cathedral of Tuam, by order of Turlough O' Connor, and later brought to Cong by his son Roderick. The famous film 'The Quiet Man' was shot in the Cong countryside. The underground steam connecting Lough Corrib and Lough Mask is accessible at a number of points, and the descent to the 'Pigeon Hole' is particularly recommended. Between Cong and the Neale lies the Plain of Southern Moytura, a prehistoric battlefield where the legendary Tuatha De Danann inflicted the first great defeat on the Firbolgs. Seven years later the Firbolgs were completely crushed at the Battle of Northern Moytura near Sligo. These two battlefields have thrown much light on the history of megalithic monuments. Services in Cong Guest Houses | Bed & Breakfasts | Hotels | Car Rental | Vacation Packages | |
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873. Corlee
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874. CrossmolinaCrossmolina (Crois Mhaoiliona) is a small picturesque town on the River Deel, 13 km west of Ballina and less than 1.5 km from Lough Conn. The ruin of Abbeytown Abbey is 1.5 km north of Crossmolina. Further away to the east, in the grounds of Castle Gore, are the ruins of the 16th century Castle Deel. There is a heritage-centre and genealogical service at Enniscoe House, about 3 km south-east of Crossmolina. The ruins of Errew Abbey can be seen at the north end of a peninsula in Lough Conn about 10.5 km south-east of Crossmolina. John O' Hart (1824-1902), an eminent genealogist, was born in Crossmolina. Services in Crossmolina Bed & Breakfasts | Car Rental | Vacation Packages
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