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The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland - 1868

In 1868, the parish of Clooncraff contained the following places:

"CLOONCRAFF, (or Clonaff), a parish in the barony and county of Roscommon, province of Connaught, Ireland, 4 miles to the E. of Elphin. The parish is bordered by the loughs Bodarig and Nablahy, and consists principally of bog and marsh. The road from Strokestown to Drumsna passes through it, and numerous small lakes exist in the interior. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Elphin, value with Aughrim,£368, in the patronage of the bishop. The post town is Carrick-on-Shannon. Clonaghee House is the principal residence.

[Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868]
by Colin Hinson ©2018