Information about Rusheen

Information from O'Donovan's Field Name Books

Standard Name:
Rusheen
Irish Form of Name:
Ruisín
Translation:
a small point
Civil Parish:
Omey
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Other Forms of the Name with authority source (if provided) in italics:
Rusheen
Ruisín
Rusheen Inhabitants
Description:
Is a circular hill about 4 chains in diameter. High water almost encompassing it. It is chiefly rocky with part of it cultivated.
Situation:
Situated on the N. shore of Streamstown Bay, in same townland and in subdenomination of Carhue Beg.

Townland Information

What is a townland?:
A townland is one of the smallest land divisions in Ireland. They range in size from a few acres to thousands of acres. Many are Gaelic in origin, but some came into existence after the Norman invasion of 1169
Townland:
Rusheen is in Streamstown or Bauratrough townland.
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