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{{short description|Village in County Roscommon, Ireland}} |
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|name = Ballyfarnon |
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|native_name = {{lang|ga|Béal Átha Fearnáin}} |
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|image_skyline = Ballyfarnon4032.jpg |
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|image_caption = Approaching from the northwest on the R284 |
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|elevation_m = 59 |
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|population_as_of = [[2016 census of Ireland|2016]] |
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|population = 187 |
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|population_footnotes = <ref name=cso2016>{{cite web | url = http://census.cso.ie/sapmap2016/Results.aspx?Geog_Type=ST2016&Geog_Code=ED208400-B001-4F8D-BC4E-44FBF3560AEE | title = Census 2016 Sapmap Area: Settlements Ballyfarnan | publisher = [[Central Statistics Office (Ireland)]] | accessdate = 22 July 2018}}</ref> |
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|population_footnotes = <ref name="cso2006">{{cite web|title=Census 2006 – Volume 1 – Population Classified by Area |work=Central Statistics Office Census 2006 Reports |publisher=[[Central Statistics Office (Ireland)|Central Statistics Office Ireland]] |date=April 2007 |url=http://www.cso.ie/census/documents/census2006_volume_1_pop_classified_by_area.pdf |format=PDF |accessdate=2011-06-05 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607074609/http://www.cso.ie/census/documents/census2006_volume_1_pop_classified_by_area.pdf |archivedate=7 June 2011 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> |
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'''Ballyfarnon''' (historically ''Bellafernan'', from {{Irish place name|Béal Átha Fearnáin|ford-mouth of the [[alder]]s}})<ref>[http://www.logainm.ie/1167099.aspx Placenames Database of Ireland] (see archival records)</ref> is a village in northern [[County Roscommon]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]. Built on the River Feorish at the foot of Arigna Mountain, it lies between Loughs Skean and [[Lough Meelagh|Meelagh]] with [[Lough Arrow]], [[Lough Allen]], Lough Bo and Lough-na-Sool nearby. It lies on the Sligo/Leitrim [[R284 road|R284]] [[Regional road (Ireland)|regional road]] on the border with [[County Sligo]]. |
'''Ballyfarnon''' (historically ''Bellafernan'', from {{Irish place name|Béal Átha Fearnáin|ford-mouth of the [[alder]]s}})<ref>[http://www.logainm.ie/1167099.aspx Placenames Database of Ireland] (see archival records)</ref> is a village in northern [[County Roscommon]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]. Built on the [[River Feorish]] at the foot of Arigna Mountain, it lies between Loughs [[Lough Skean|Skean]] and [[Lough Meelagh|Meelagh]] with [[Lough Arrow]], [[Lough Allen]], Lough Bo and Lough-na-Sool nearby. It lies on the Sligo/Leitrim [[R284 road|R284]] [[Regional road (Ireland)|regional road]] on the border with [[County Sligo]]. |
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The first church at Kilronan, [[Keadue]], County Roscommon, was built in the 8th century by [[St. Ronan]] and his daughter [[St. Lasair]]. It was replaced in 1339 by one built by Fergal O'Duigenan which was burned down in 1340 and replaced three years later by the church, one gable of which stands today. Sheltered by that gable is the vault of the McDermott Roes, in which [[Turlough O'Carolan]] was interred in 1738. |
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This gable is a memorial to the Gaelic Literary tradition from the 13th -18th century as represented by the [[Clan O Duibhgeannain|O'Duigenans]], hereditary [[erenagh|erenachs]] of Kilronan (lay abbots who held church land from generation to generation), and chroniclers (as well as bards and ollavs-hereditary poets) to the [[MacDermot]]s, Princes of Moylurg, down to [[Turlough O'Carolan]], sometimes styled "The Last of the Bards". The [[Clan O Duibhgeannain|O'Duigenans]] maintained a |
This gable is a memorial to the Gaelic Literary tradition from the 13th -18th century as represented by the [[Clan O Duibhgeannain|O'Duigenans]], hereditary [[erenagh|erenachs]] of Kilronan (lay abbots who held church land from generation to generation), and chroniclers (as well as bards and ollavs-hereditary poets) to the [[MacDermot]]s, Princes of Moylurg, down to [[Turlough O'Carolan]], sometimes styled "The Last of the Bards". The [[Clan O Duibhgeannain|O'Duigenans]] maintained a school of history on this site. |
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==Kilronan Castle== |
==Kilronan Castle== |
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Kilronan Castle, which was also known as Castle Tenison, is a 19th-century castle dating from two different periods. The earlier part was built by Thomas Tenison, consisting of a 3-storey-over-basement, 3-bay symmetrical castellated block with slender corner turrets, pinnacled buttresses and tracery windows. This was built in about 1820, and may incorporate a Palladian style Georgian house. The later part is two storeys high, is irregular, and of rubble stone with a baronial tower. |
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The castle was inherited by Florence (née Tenison) wife of the [[Henry King-Tenison, |
The castle was inherited by Florence (née Tenison) wife of the [[Henry King-Tenison, 8th Earl of Kingston]] whose husband assumed the additional name of Tenison.<ref>{{cite book | author = Mark Bence Jones | title = Burkes Guide to Country Houses | date = 1978 | isbn = 9780827772755}}</ref> The Tenisons were early photographers. In particular Edward King-Tenison travelled in Spain in the 1850s, where he took pictures of its castles and scenery.<ref>National Photographic Library {{nonspecific|date=March 2020}}</ref> E.K. Tenison took photographs of Kilronan Castle in 1859 which were printed with albumen.{{citation needed|date=March 2020}} |
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The Tenisons were remarkable early photographers. In particular Edward King-Tenison travelled in Spain in the 1850s, where he took some remarkable pictures of the castles and scenery. Some of the E.K. Tenison pictures can be seen in the [[National Photographic Library]], which is part of the National Library.<ref>National Photographic Library</ref> |
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E.K. Tenison took photographs of Kilronan Castle in 1859 which were printed with albumen. |
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In 1814 the castle was occupied by Thomas Tenison. |
In 1814 the castle was occupied by Thomas Tenison. The castle is a now a hotel. |
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==Amenities== |
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The castle is a now a luxury hotel, situated close to the village, popular with weddings. |
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| ⚫ | A memorial to a local musician and songwriter, Josie McDermott, lies in the village centre, and a memorial garden on the Feorish bank is dedicated to all who attended fair days in the village for centuries, and who worked in Arigna Coal Mines overlooking the village.{{citation needed|date=March 2020}} |
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==Town sights and attractions== |
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Kilronan Castle Hotel can be seen on walks to Lough Meelagh, the former home of the Earl of Kingston, and Alderford House, the last home of Turlough O'Carolan, is adjacent to the village. Turlough O'Carolan is buried in nearby Kilronan Abbey. |
Kilronan Castle Hotel can be seen on walks to Lough Meelagh, the former home of the Earl of Kingston, and Alderford House, the last home of Turlough O'Carolan, is adjacent to the village. Turlough O'Carolan is buried in nearby Kilronan Abbey. |
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There is also a primary school, church, and GAA grounds in the area.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.kilronanparish.ie/content.aspx?par=6&ContentId=40 | publisher = Kilronan Parish | website = kilronanparish.ie | title = Ballyfarnon | accessdate = 7 March 2020 }}</ref> There are two pubs in the village, although one is not open full-time.{{citation needed|date=March 2020}} There is a garage/petrol-station(convenience shop), a grocery shop, a furniture shop, a steel building manufacturer and hardware store.{{citation needed|date=March 2020}} |
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A primary school, church, GAA field. |
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St. Lasair's well is a spring feed well outside the village.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.kilronanparish.ie/content.aspx?par=6&ContentId=49 | publisher = Kilronan Parish | website = kilronanparish.ie | title = St. Lassair's Holy Well | accessdate = 7 March 2020 }}</ref> |
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There are one and a half pubs in town, Shivnan's (full-time) and Kiloran's (part-time). A Healys Garage, Killoran's Store and Lynn's/Lavins Hardware. |
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St. Lasair's well is a spring feed well on the road out of town past the castle which is thought to have healing properties for those that drink the waters. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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==References== |
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*[http://www.kilronanparish.ie kilronanparish.ie] |
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Ballyfarnon
Béal Átha Fearnáin | |
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Village | |
 Approaching from the northwest on the R284 | |
  Ballyfarnon Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates: 54°04′21″N 8°12′17″W / 54.0725°N 8.2047°W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Connacht |
| County | County Roscommon |
| Elevation | 59 m (194 ft) |
| Population | 187 |
| Irish Grid Reference | G863138 |
Ballyfarnon (historically Bellafernan, from Irish: Béal Átha Fearnáin, meaning 'ford-mouth of the alders')[2] is a village in northern County Roscommon, Ireland. Built on the River Feorish at the foot of Arigna Mountain, it lies between Loughs Skean and Meelagh with Lough Arrow, Lough Allen, Lough Bo and Lough-na-Sool nearby. It lies on the Sligo/Leitrim R284 regional road on the border with County Sligo.
The first church at Kilronan, Keadue, County Roscommon, was built in the 8th century by St. Ronan and his daughter St. Lasair. It was replaced in 1339 by one built by Fergal O'Duigenan which was burned down in 1340 and replaced three years later by the church, one gable of which stands today. Sheltered by that gable is the vault of the McDermott Roes, in which Turlough O'Carolan was interred in 1738.
This gable is a memorial to the Gaelic Literary tradition from the 13th -18th century as represented by the O'Duigenans, hereditary erenachs of Kilronan (lay abbots who held church land from generation to generation), and chroniclers (as well as bards and ollavs-hereditary poets) to the MacDermots, Princes of Moylurg, down to Turlough O'Carolan, sometimes styled "The Last of the Bards". The O'Duigenans maintained a school of history on this site.
Kilronan Castle
[edit]Kilronan Castle, which was also known as Castle Tenison, is a 19th-century castle dating from two different periods. The earlier part was built by Thomas Tenison, consisting of a 3-storey-over-basement, 3-bay symmetrical castellated block with slender corner turrets, pinnacled buttresses and tracery windows. This was built in about 1820, and may incorporate a Palladian style Georgian house. The later part is two storeys high, is irregular, and of rubble stone with a baronial tower.
The castle was inherited by Florence (née Tenison) wife of the Henry King-Tenison, 8th Earl of Kingston whose husband assumed the additional name of Tenison.[3] The Tenisons were early photographers. In particular Edward King-Tenison travelled in Spain in the 1850s, where he took pictures of its castles and scenery.[4] E.K. Tenison took photographs of Kilronan Castle in 1859 which were printed with albumen.[citation needed]
In 1814 the castle was occupied by Thomas Tenison. The castle is a now a hotel.
Amenities
[edit]A memorial to a local musician and songwriter, Josie McDermott, lies in the village centre, and a memorial garden on the Feorish bank is dedicated to all who attended fair days in the village for centuries, and who worked in Arigna Coal Mines overlooking the village.[citation needed]
Kilronan Castle Hotel can be seen on walks to Lough Meelagh, the former home of the Earl of Kingston, and Alderford House, the last home of Turlough O'Carolan, is adjacent to the village. Turlough O'Carolan is buried in nearby Kilronan Abbey.
There is also a primary school, church, and GAA grounds in the area.[5] There are two pubs in the village, although one is not open full-time.[citation needed] There is a garage/petrol-station(convenience shop), a grocery shop, a furniture shop, a steel building manufacturer and hardware store.[citation needed]
St. Lasair's well is a spring feed well outside the village.[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Census 2016 Sapmap Area: Settlements Ballyfarnan". Central Statistics Office (Ireland). Retrieved 22 July 2018.
- ^ Placenames Database of Ireland (see archival records)
- ^ Mark Bence Jones (1978). Burkes Guide to Country Houses. ISBN 9780827772755.
- ^ National Photographic Library [not specific enough to verify]
- ^ "Ballyfarnon". kilronanparish.ie. Kilronan Parish. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
- ^ "St. Lassair's Holy Well". kilronanparish.ie. Kilronan Parish. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
