Scoil: Dún Átha, Carraig an Chabhaltaigh

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   DÚN ÁTA: Dunaha = Doonaha

   Mentioned in O'Brien's Rental under that name in 14th Century. Origin of name said to be Dún Faithche the "fort on the green". Surrounding land being very flat. No trace of any "Dún" now in the locality.

   
   Lime was burned in the district at one time and the Irish for Limekiln is "ÁT" which might also be the origin of DÚN AN FHATHAIGH from the giant Fuaim na hAdharca (See Page 78)

   
   In 1875 the population of the peninsula from Kilkee to Loophead was estimated at 14,000

   Now (1938) the population of the same district is about 6,800 or roughly half

   Parish of Carrigaholt 2000
   Parish of Kilballyowen 1200
   Parish of Kilkee 3600 approx.

   The former two parishes were separated in 1875.

   
   There are many old unoccupied houses to be seen in an advanced state of decay. In other places only grassy mounds show where once houses stood. Local people say that there were TWICE as many houses here once, which is a fairly reasonable estimate judging by the 7,000 drop in population.

   
   Remains of an old MUD HOUSE I mile North of Doonaha (Ryans) was occupied up to 1928 about.

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