Townland of Clare
Area: 957 acres
Irish Name: Meaning - flatland
Spelling Variations: Clár
At base the term Clár connotes 'a level surface' and its
meanings may span the scale from 'a plank' to 'a plain'. Generally
in place names it refers to 'a plain'. (Taken from Atlas of Irish
Place-names by Patrick J. O'Connor.)
Bullaun
Situated at Clare Bridge 2.5 miles from Moville on Derry Road. Arable.
View somewhat restricted. This bullaun, doubtless a mashing basin
from former days, would appear to be long established in its present
useful position. It has been built, recessed, into the wall on the
upper or North side of the road, and is used as a well and drinking
trough. Water is directed into it from a spout above it at the back.
The water continually flows into it, spilling over. The top surface
is very smooth.
Measurements:
Stone |
Length
Breadth
Height
Diameter
Depth |
2 ft. 6 ins.
2 ft. 4 ins.
10 ins.
11 ins.
7.5 ins. |
(Taken from The Heritage of Inishowen By Mabel R. Colhoun)
Email from Pam Robins received 27th January 2009
My great-grandfather, Peter Gallagher, came from or worked in Clare
at one time. He became a member of the Dublin Police in 1859 aged
20, so my guess is that he worked there in the 1850s. His parents
Patrick and Rose both died in nearby Dristernan in 1867 & 1885
respectively. Patrick appears on the Griffith
Valuation for 1857 at Aghatubbrid, both in the Parish
of Culdaff. I've found about 30 Heads of Households in Clare Townland
in the 1857 Griffith Valuation. Grandfather quite likely worked
for one of them.
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