Townland of Crockglass

Area: 358 acres
Irish Name: Cnoc glas. Meaning: The Green Hill
Spelling Variations: Cruckglass

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"I was born in Crockglass in 1945 and we were always told that the name did mean "green hill". The townland was entirely rural and devoted to farming. Our farm was 17 acres, fairly average size. The hilly part of the townland, leading up to Crockglass Hill itself, was used to graze sheep. There were few houses there at that time. The families who lived there were McLaughlins, Grants, Currans (pronounced "corn"), and Allens. All were Catholics".

Sent into the website by John McLaughlin on 28th March 2006.