Information about Carrickduff

Information from O'Donovan's Field Name Books

Standard Name:
Carrickduff
Irish Form of Name:
Carraig Dubh
Translation:
black rock
Civil Parish:
Ballynakill in the barony of Ballynahinch
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Other Forms of the Name with authority source (if provided) in italics:
Carrickduff
Carraig Dubh
Corrig Dhu Inhabitants
Description:
Is a small rock about one chain in diameter. It is on the strand.
Situation:
On the shore of the Atlantic in Bunagheehe and on the S.W. shore of Gulfin.

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:
Carrickduff is in Baunoge townland.