Carnacon
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Carnacon (Irish: Ceathrú na gCon, meaning 'Quarter of the Hounds') is a small village in central County Mayo in Ireland. It is situated about 12 miles from Castlebar, and is about 8 miles from Claremorris and Ballinrobe. The population of Carnacon is estimated at 200 houses.
Background
A rural agricultural and picturesque village, Carnacon, is situated on the shores of the renowned mayfly fishing lake, Lough Carra. It is one of the most historical locations in County Mayo. The village has a rich tapestry of stately homes, historical and archaeological sites. Doon archaeological peninsula and various ring forts are but a small example of these. The village has a parish church, national school, community centre, grocery store and two traditional pubs. Carnacon Ladies GAA Football team is well known in the GAA world.
History
Moorehall was home to George Moore, novelist, and John Moore, who was the first President of Connaught. The Moore family won the Chester Cup in England in 1848, with a horse called Conranna. The horse was trained locally and the winnings went towards assisting the local community during the famine. The house was burnt down in the 1920s by the Provisional IRA, it's remains are still intact.
Towerhill House was home to the sporting Blake family, who were a substantial landlord family in the west. The Mayo flag originated on this estate in 1885. Clooneen Mill is present on the grounds of Towerhill. The House was abandoned and land spilt between local farmers during the Lands Commission Act. 1922.
Carnacon House, built 1740 was the home of General James McDonnell, a leader in the rising of 1798. It is the only remaining stately home not abandoned and has been owned by a local family since the 1920s
Burrisarra Abbey was founded in 1298 by Adam Staunton for the White Friar of Carmelite Brothers.
The millennium stone in the centre of the village depicts all of the above which are the different aspects of the community.
Natural Features
- Kiltoom Woods
- Lough Carra
- Horseshoe Bats
- Rare Bird Species
Heritage Sites
- Burriscarra Abbey & Monstery
- Castlecarra Castle
- Moore Hall
- Cloneen Mill
- Tower Hill House
- St. Patricks Well
- Mass Rock
- Ringforts
- Mayo Flag Origins