Kilnaboy

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Kilnaboy or Killinaboy (Irish: Cill Iníne Baoith, meaning "church of Baoth's daughter")[1] is the name of a small village, townland and parish in County Clare, Ireland. It is situated in The Burren, an area rich in heritage and natural beauty. In 2011, the area had 347 inhabitants.[2]

History

The first written mention of Kilnaboy can be traced back to the Papal taxation of 1302-06. Kilnaboy has a medieval church of 11th-century origin, repaired in 1715. The Church includes a Sheela na Gig (possible medieval fertility symbol) over the door and a cross on the church gable. There is a round tower nearby.[3]

Geography

Kilnaboy is located in the limestone hills known as The Burren. Mullaghmore mountain is close by. There are over 300 national monuments in the area with Leamaneh Castle and Cahercommaun stone fort two of the most prominent.

Places of interest

Poulnabrone portal tomb.
  • Poulnabrone Dolmen is a portal tomb, dating back to the Neolithic period, and situated 9.6 km (6.0 mi) north-west of Kilnaboy.[4]
  • The "Burren National Park" is mostly based in Kilnaboy, but extends to other neighbouring parishes. It is often frequented by botanists and archeologists alike.[5]
  • Leamaneh, Inchiquin and Ballyportry are fine examples of Irish castles. Ballyportry is completely restored.

Father Ted

Glanquin house, Kilnaboy was used as an exterior of "Craggy Island Parochial House" in the hit comedy series Father Ted.

People

  • Kilnaboy is home to the former Minister for defence, Tony Killeen.[citation needed]
  • Declan Kelleher is the former President of the I.N.T.O.[citation needed]
  • Michael Sonny Murphy was an Olympic athlete who represented Ireland at the 1932 Los Angeles Summer games. He was also the holder of many National records and titles. The Sonny Murphy Road Race is held in Kilnaboy every year and has just recently had its 25th anniversary.[citation needed]
  • Seamus Clancy is the first Clare footballer to win an All-Star award which was achieved in 1992. His brother Colm Clancy also played a starring role in that Munster championship winning side and their father Donal was one of the selectors.[citation needed]
  • PJ Curtis is a well-known author and radio presenter, and was road and sound manager of the well-known group, The Bothy Band.[citation needed]
  • Francis G. (Frank) Neylon, renowned traditional Irish musician (concert flute, piccolo), was born in Kilnaboy in 1921 in the cottage now known as Tigh Éamoin.[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Placenames Database of Ireland
  2. ↑ "Census 2011". Central Statistics Office Ireland. Retrieved 15 December 2013. 
  3. ↑ "Kilnaboy Medieval Church and Round Tower". Discover Ireland. Retrieved 2008-06-11. 
  4. ↑ Weir, A (1980). Early Ireland. A Field Guide. Belfast: Blackstaff Press. pp. p110. 
  5. ↑ "Burren National Park". National Parks & Wildlife Service. Retrieved 15 December 2013. 
  6. ↑ CCE Northeast Regional Hall of Fame Inductee: Frank G. Neylon - Concert Flute

Coordinates: 52°58′N 9°05′W / 52.967°N 9.083°W / 52.967; -9.083


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