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Placename : Reisk

In Irish : An Riasc     Administrative Unit : Parish     Audio File (.wav) Pronunciation Audio File

Administrative Details:


Description:
The townland on which the church stood gives its name to the parish. This latter, which is of considerable extent (fifteen townlands) contains much rocky and broken land, with fertile patches between the outcrops. As may be expected therefore, rock names abound.

 

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Parish Location Map:

Townlands:
Ardnahow, Ballyadam, Ballybrennock, Ballydermody, Ballydermodybog, Ballylegat, Ballymoat, Ballymorris, Ballynaclogh North, Ballynaclogh South, Ballyphilip, Ballyvellon, Carrickavarahane, Clonfadda, Kilcarton, Matthewstown, Reisk,


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