Carn, County Fermanagh
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Carn or Carngreen is a townland situated in Boho, County Fermanagh
, Northern Ireland
. The area contains evidence of previous Neolithic
habitation in the form of a rath
which was discovered by archaeologist Proudfoot in 1952.
In the Middle Ages
, this area was the site of a famous battle known as the Battle of Carncross. The battle was between the Flannagan Clan, who were rulers of this area under the patronage of the Maguires, and the Maguires themselves, who were punishing the Flannagans for not submitting to their rule. The battle reportedly lasted four days, with the casualties numbering in the hundreds.
Eventually the Maguires won the battle and the Flannagans were forced to retreat to their castle in Knockmore
. An even greater tragedy was to follow them afterwards as they were attacked by troops of Lord Mountjoy, who was sent by Elizabeth I of England
. Most of the clan were slaughtered, save a few.
Other interesting features of the area include the Boho Caves
, Boho Quarry, the old Police Barracks and Carn House.
County Fermanagh
Fermanagh District Council is the only one of the 26 district councils in Northern Ireland that contains all of the county it is named after. The district council also contains a small section of County Tyrone in the Dromore and Kilskeery road areas....
, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
. The area contains evidence of previous Neolithic
Neolithic
The Neolithic Age, Era, or Period, or New Stone Age, was a period in the development of human technology, beginning about 9500 BC in some parts of the Middle East, and later in other parts of the world. It is traditionally considered as the last part of the Stone Age...
habitation in the form of a rath
Rath
-Things:*Rath, as an alternative spelling of Rat, a German advisory or ruling council, see, e.g., Parlamentarischer Rat*Ráth, Irish ringfort, fortified earthen works* Rath, a plane in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game...
which was discovered by archaeologist Proudfoot in 1952.
In the Middle Ages
Middle Ages
The Middle Ages is a periodization of European history from the 5th century to the 15th century. The Middle Ages follows the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 and precedes the Early Modern Era. It is the middle period of a three-period division of Western history: Classic, Medieval and Modern...
, this area was the site of a famous battle known as the Battle of Carncross. The battle was between the Flannagan Clan, who were rulers of this area under the patronage of the Maguires, and the Maguires themselves, who were punishing the Flannagans for not submitting to their rule. The battle reportedly lasted four days, with the casualties numbering in the hundreds.
Eventually the Maguires won the battle and the Flannagans were forced to retreat to their castle in Knockmore
Knockmore
Knockmore is an upland area and townland situated in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is situated outside the village of Derrygonnelly, in the historical barony of Magheraboy. This area, together with most of the adjacent Boho parish is described as the Knockmore Scarplands...
. An even greater tragedy was to follow them afterwards as they were attacked by troops of Lord Mountjoy, who was sent by Elizabeth I of England
Elizabeth I of England
Elizabeth I was queen regnant of England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death. Sometimes called The Virgin Queen, Gloriana, or Good Queen Bess, Elizabeth was the fifth and last monarch of the Tudor dynasty...
. Most of the clan were slaughtered, save a few.
Other interesting features of the area include the Boho Caves
Boho Caves
The Boho Caves are a selection of caves centred on the village of Boho, County Fermanagh on the northern slopes of Belmore Mountain. They encompass the main Boho Cave and the smaller Waterfall Cave and Upper and Lower Ravine Caves...
, Boho Quarry, the old Police Barracks and Carn House.