Information about Lios Ceann a Cillín

Information from O'Donovan's Field Name Books

Standard Name:
Lios Ceann a Cillín
Irish Form of Name:
Lios Saoilín
Translation:
Sheelah’s fort
Civil Parish:
Other Forms of the Name with authority source (if provided) in italics:
Lios Ceann a Cillín
Lios Saoilín
Tobar Shraoilin
Lios Healein Local name
Comment:
Tobar Shraoilin which is explained locally as signifying ‘the well of the stream’ and to S of which at a distance of 20 perches lies a fort called
Description:
A fort. This name is not known on the ground.
Situation:
In Parkroe townland.

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:
Lios Ceann a Cillín is in Parkroe townland.