Information about Carrickmarymore

Information from O'Donovan's Field Name Books

Standard Name:
Carrickmarymore
Irish Form of Name:
Carraigh Máire Mhór
Translation:
Mary’s big rock
Civil Parish:
Other Forms of the Name with authority source (if provided) in italics:
Carrickmarymore
Carraigh Máire Mhór
Carraig Máire mhóir
Corrig-waura wore Local
Description:
A rocky island in the Atlantic Ocean attached to Keerhaunmore townland.
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:
Carrickmarymore is in Keerhaunmore townland.