Information about Benbrin

Information from O'Donovan's Field Name Books

Standard Name:
Benbrin
Irish Form of Name:
Binn Bhroin
Translation:
Bran’s peak
Civil Parish:
Other Forms of the Name with authority source (if provided) in italics:
Benbrin
Binn Bhroin
Benwrin
Bing-wrin Local
Description:
A village.
Situation:
Situated in the townland of Gowlaun-a-lee.

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:
Benbrin is in Gowlaunlee townland.