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Natural features

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Natural features in Robeen and Kilcommon parishes, from Irish Tourist Association Survey, 1945

The Robeen – Kilcommon area is described by the surveyor as “pleasant if not scenically outstanding”. The landscape is predominantly composed of limestone. He mentions that clay suitable for pottery could be found near Hollymount and that pottery objects were once made there. The main geographical features of the area are the Robe river and Lough Carra.

The headings for the survey are listed below. Clicking on the heading will open the relevant section in the survey.

Amenities: Hollymount

Amenities: Roundfort

Antiquities

Curiosities, customs

Historic sites.

Sports and games

 

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