Information about Loughshaun

Information from O'Donovan's Field Name Books

Standard Name:
Loughshaun
Irish Form of Name:
Loch Sheáain
Translation:
Lacus Johann’s, John’s lake
Civil Parish:
Ballindoon
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Other Forms of the Name with authority source (if provided) in italics:
Loughshaun
Loch Sheáain
Loch Seaain
Lough Shaun Local
Description:
A lake in the North boundary of the townland of Dooholla adjacent to the Currissaun.
Situation:
Situated in the boundary of the townland of Doohola.

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:
Loughshaun is in Doohulla townland.
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