ENNISTYMON FALLS

From Atlas and Cyclopedia of Ireland (1900)

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ENNISTYMON.—The county of Clare possesses many interesting remains and a memorable record, though in latter days, like many other, especially of the western counties, it has fallen off in commercial importance and population. Within its boundaries the O'Briens, Lords of Thomond, exercised control for centuries, and at Kincora, King Brian Boru, when chief monarch of Ireland, dwelt. This territory was "granted" by King Edward I., of England, to Thomas de Clare, Earl of Gloucester, but the O'Briens maintained their struggle for the retention of their domains with such energy and persistence that the intruders were ultimately driven out. Not until 1565, was Thomond converted into shire-ground; the last Irish sept who possessed control were the McMahons—a different family from the McMahons of Monaghan. Of the towns, Ennistymon—near the head of Liscannor Bay—is one of the most noted, though not the largest, in Clare. The name is derived from Inis-Dimain-Dimain's holm, or island—and is situated in a setting of exquisite natural surroundings. The cascades or rapids of the Cullenagh River, which flows through it, are attractive, and elicit the admiration of visitors.

Ennistymon Falls, County Clare

Ennistymon Falls

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