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History of Claremorris. Claremorris, or in Irish ‘Clár Chlainne Mhuiris‘ (the plain of the clanof Maurice), takes its name from the famous Norman invader, Maurice de Prendergast who came to Ireland with Strongbow in 1170 and who was later granted a large portion of lands in this area. Local tradition held that his son, Gerald, or one of ...
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 ...
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.
Dec 29, 2023 · 1288/9: The Carmelite Abbey of Ballinasmale was “ established with Papal Approval in 1288/9 by the Prendergast family of Brees (Brize) Castle. …. There is a tradition that the Carmelites established their monastery … on the site of a much earlier Irish monastic foundation, perhaps dating back beyond the 8th century, A.D.”.
CLARE, or CLAREMORRIS, a market and post-town, in the parish of KILCOLEMAN, barony of CLANMORRIS, county of MAYO, and province of CONNAUGHT, 14 miles (S. E. by S.) from Castlebar, and 117½ (W. by N.) from Dublin; containing 1476 inhabitants. It is situated on the road from Ballinrobe to Castlerea, and consists of one long street, containing ...
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The new Claremorris workhouse, built in 1852, occupied an 8-acre site to the south-east of the town. It was designed to hold 800 inmates and its construction cost £6,500 plus £1,435 for fixtures and fittings etc. The site layout is shown on the 1884 OS map: Claremorris workhouse site, 1884. The burial ground for the workhouse was just off ...
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Nov 14, 2023 · Priced at just €10, and featuring many rare photographs, Clann Mhuiris will once again make an ideal Christmas gift for Claremorris people at home and abroad. More in this section. The fascinating story of a wartime lookout post in Mayo. Stunning new book on North Mayo parish. New guide will assist heritage groups.
