What is recorded here
Listed in the RMP (1996) as ‘Watermill, possible site’. One of two mills (see CL033-138001-) referred to as the ‘Mills of Inish’ in 1656 in the Inchiquin Mss (540) and in the Manor Court Rolls (360) in 1685 as cited by Ó Dálaigh (2012, 16). Also 2 corn mills, a miller’s house and mill park are mentioned in Moland’s…
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From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CL033-138002
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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- Andreas F. Borchert, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- C O'Flanagan, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this walking route.
- Graham Horn, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
mill race31 ydExplorer Tom Mill race in Lifford is just the leftover plumbing from a demolished mill, but it still acts like it's running a marathon. If it's closed, admire it from the road like a polite stalker.
bridge80 ydExplorer Tom Bridge in Lifford is another chunk of the Ennis Mills setup, managing water for old buildings. Make up your own legend and I'll swear it's true.
WeirWeir, fish · 85 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Cloghleagh Weir was owned by monks who probably used it for tax purposes. It’s been catching salmon since the Tudors. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits.
The Maid of ErinMonument · 89 ydExplorer Tom The Maid of Erin in Lifford is a statue on a column, looking very serious about the Manchester Martyrs while cars zoom past her. She’s got shamrocks around her waist like a fancy belt, probably judging your outfit as you walk by. Tell your mates you found it first.
Mill Road ParkMill (water) · 101 ydExplorer Tom Mill Road Park is a three-part scheme that opened in 1996 and refuses to admit it's just a park with a water wheel. Stop the car, it's worth the hazard lights.
sluice/sluice gate121 ydExplorer Tom Sluice or sluice gate in Lifford is a stone weir with salmon pass that thinks it's a border control officer. It’s been doing the same job since 1857 without a single holiday. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography.
WatervilleHouse · 138 ydExplorer Tom Waterville in Lifford has its back to the street because it’s shy or just lazy, I’m not sure. The red brick chimneys are like two giant exclamation marks asking if anyone’s home. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.
Wind MillWindmill · 334 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Wind Mill in Lifford, County Clare was grinding grain or just gossip? Built in 1807, demolished by 1855, it had a short career but left a long legacy of mystery. Bring your own pen pal; their letters will make you feel less lonely out here.
Ennis AbbeyMuseum · 513 ydExplorer Tom Ennis Abbey is a museum of history, where the stories of the past are preserved in the walls of this ancient site in County Clare.
Clare MuseumMuseum · 559 ydExplorer Tom Clare Museum is a time capsule of history, with exhibits that bring the past to life in Ennis, County Clare.
Mid Clare WayWalking route · 1681 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Mid Clare Way in County Clare is right in the middle of nowhere! Perfect for getting away from it all. You'll feel like you're on another planet.
Shallee Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Shallee Castle in Shallee is suspicious of the postman because he keeps delivering bad news about treason and hanged sons. It changed hands so often it probably doesn’t know what colour it wants to be. Mind the nettles, they're the real guards here.
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