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It was probably during the late 1600s or early 1700s that Claremorris town began to evolve. Although Claremorris was not originally on any principal road or trade route it is likely that a charter of old fairs was granted in the early 1600s. By 1777 the basic linear pattern of the town with its distinctive market square had developed.
Claremorris (/ ˌ k l eɪ r ˈ m ɒ r ɪ s /; Irish: Clár Chlainne Mhuiris [3]) is a town in County Mayo in the west of Ireland, at the junction of the N17 and the N60 national routes. As of the 2017, it was the fastest growing town in the county, [ 4 ] having seen a 31% increase in population between 2006 and 2011 and a 23% increase between 2002 and 2006.
Feb 7, 2012 · When St Patrick brought Christianity to Ireland in c.441AD, he founded a church at Ballintubber. The present Abbey was founded in 1216 by King Cathal O'Conor, and remains the only church in Ireland founded by an Irish king still in daily use. If you have an interest in Neolithic court tombs, you could scarcely do better than visit this area.
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Claremorris History in Co. Mayo. There is evidence to suggest that there were ancient settlements in the Claremorris area as there were a network of Crannogs established on the lakes in the locality, such as Mayfield and Rooskeybeg. However, Claremorris itself, takes it’s name from the Norman invader, Maurice de Prendergast who seized control ...
The Prendergasts founded Ballinasmalla, near Claremorris, for the Carmelites around 1288. Another Carmelite foundation, dating from 1298, was Burriscarra, which was built by the Stauntons. Abandoned after about eighty years by the Carmelites it was later occupied by the Augustinian friars.
Claremorris is an area of rolling drumlins, eskers, woods and impressive lakes. Westwards from Claremorris, looking over a totally unspoilt environment, Croagh Patrick can be seen in the distance. Situated as it is at the junction of the N17 and the N60, the town of Claremorris has a strong infrastructure with a good road network, and in recent times it has become a popular commuter town for ...
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Claremorris Town Hall will always be remembered for the Sunday night dances of the ’70s. At times 1500 to 2000 people travelled from far and wide and packed the hall. Before long and due to the outstanding success of these dances the £20,000 mortgage on the hall was soon cleared.
