Information about Derreen L.

Information from O'Donovan's Field Name Books

Standard Name:
Derreen L.
Irish Form of Name:
Doire
Translation:
a small oak wood
Civil Parish:
Beagh
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Other Forms of the Name with authority source (if provided) in italics:
Doire
Derreen L.
Derrieen Lough Michael Gagan, townland Gilroe
Description:
Pike and eel in this lake.
Situation:
On the South boundary of townland Thoauranny and North boundary townland of Doon, parish of Inchicronan, Co. Clare.

Townland Information

What is a townland?:
A townland is one of the smallest land divisions in Ireland. They range in size from a few acres to thousands of acres. Many are Gaelic in origin, but some came into existence after the Norman invasion of 1169
Townland:
Derreen L. is in Tonnrany townland.
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