Information about Mallgarveheamushwaun

Information from O'Donovan's Field Name Books

Standard Name:
Mallgarveheamushwaun
Irish Form of Name:
Meall Garbh Shéamuis bain
Translation:
rough knoll of white James
Civil Parish:
Other Forms of the Name with authority source (if provided) in italics:
Mallgarveheamushwaun
Meall Garbh Shéamuis bain
Maulgorruv-hea-mush-bawn Local
Description:
An island in the sea half of which is attached to the townland of Keerhaunmore.
Situation:
Situated in the Atlantic ocean.

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:
Mallgarveheamushwaun is in Keerhaunmore townland.