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On Ned Stack's holding is a very fine circular lios in perfect preserva- 

 tion ; this splendid monument has a strong rampart, 8 feet or 9 feet high, and 

 there are souterrains. Area, in two divs., 380 A. 



S.D. The Cladderach ; meaning unknown ; perhaps '■' Hard Place "; a 

 rocky recess on a hill-top, and also the stream at its base. 



Walshtova'N, Baile na mBreathnach — " The "Walshes' Homestead." 



There. are two small Hoses of no great importance; one of these — a half- 

 demolished specimen^is on Eing's farm ; thfe other is on Walshtownmore 

 West. Area, in three divs., 1,775 a. 



Parish of Templeeobin. 



This division embraces the eastern half of the Great Island, together with 

 the islands of Spike, Haulbowline, &c., in Cork Harbour. Besides some 

 scant remains of the ancient church there are the usual lioses, some cairn 

 sites, a primitive shell-mound, several early church sites, the remains of two 

 ancient castles, &c. Templelyra was another name for the parish (Windele's 

 "Cork," 1st ed., p. 154), and the form Capla Robin also occurs (Visit. 31, 

 Eliz., MS. E. 3. 14, T.C.D.). 



TOWXLAJN'DS. 



ASHGROVE, Baile Mhic Sheaghaiu Ruaidh — " Red John's Son's Homestead." 



A small late castle of the Barrys still stands in the grounds of Ashgrove. 

 This consists of a single square tower, with the usual loopholes and crenel- 

 lated battlements. The tower was used as a pigeon-house till recently. 

 Area, 177 a. 



Ballybrassil, Baile Ui Bhreasail — "O'Brazils' Homestead." On 

 Corcoran's farm is a circular lios of moderate size. Area, 229 a. 



S.DD. Mointean na gCoinneal — "Little Bog of the Candles (phospho- 

 rescent lights)." 



Reddinglon (O.M.); the famous academy of Fr. Harrington, wherein 

 Daniel O'Connell received part of his education. The house still stands in 

 good repair. 



Cabhan an Mhaimealaigh — "The Mariner's Cove." 



Pointe na Sagart — " The Priests' Point." 



Strialander; this strange name is applied to a path up the cliff face; 

 entrance to the path, from below, was through a natural arch, which has 

 since fallen. 



Ballydan'IKL, Baile Dhomhnail — " Daniel's Homestead." Area, in three 

 parts, 470 a. 



