| Newmarket-on-Fergus Cora Chaitlín |
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| Irish grid reference R391682 |
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| Province: | Munster | |
| County: | County Clare | |
| Elevation: | 20 m (66 ft) | |
| Population (2006) | 1,542 | |
Newmarket-on-Fergus, historically known as Corracatlin[1] (from the Irish: Cora Chaitlín meaning "Caitlín's weir"), is a town[2] in County Clare in the Republic of Ireland. It is 8 miles from Ennis, 10 miles from Shannon Airport, and 15 miles from Limerick.[3]
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History
One of the earliest known references to the area was in the Book of Survey and Distribution written in 1636 by James Frost. In it he mentions the main land owners of the area, among them the Earl of Thomond.[citation needed]
There is also mention of Bonratty (later Bunratty) of which Newmarket was in the Barony of, in a 1574 document written by Edward White. His document was written to give an accurate account of the lands of Thomond of which at the time there had been several incorrect descriptions made.[citation needed]
The Parish of Newmarket-on-Fergus is a union of seven ancient parishes: Bunratty, Fenloe, Kilnasoolagh, Drumline, Clonloghan, Kilconry and Kilmaleery. During the Penal Law period of 1744, the High Sheriff of Clare, John Westropp, had all the Churches in these seven Parishes closed.[4]
In the Spring of 2007, six skeletal remains were foung during the archaeological monitoring of improvement works to a local water network near Barnhill, Newmarket-on-Fergus. Dating showed that the remains were Pre-Christian.[citation needed]
Geography
The town is situated about 10km from Ennis. As its name implies, it lies on the River Fergus. The main N18 Limerick–Ennis road passed through Newmarket until the town was bypassed in 2003. That main bypass road was renamed as the M18 on August 28th 2009 as part of a national programme to increase the amount of motorways available to road users.[citation needed]
Neighbouring towns and villages include Clarecastle, Ennis, Cratloe, Sixmilebridge, Quin and Shannon.
To the west of the town is Lough Gash, a turlough (disappearing lake) of considerable size.[5]
People
In the 2006 census, the population of Newmarket-on-Fergus was given as 1,542.[2]
The town is the birthplace of Irish nationalist William Smith O'Brien. Irish TD Michael D. Higgins, though born in Limerick, was educated in the parish.[citation needed]
Commerce and tourism
The town has several small shops and public houses. The proximity of Shannon Airport, and the presence of several places of interest nearby (such as Bunratty Castle, The Burren Visitors' Centre, Lahinch Sea World Aquarium and Spanish Point) brings some tourism to the area, providing business for local bed and breakfast establishments and hotels.
Education
There are two primary schools in the town (Scoil na Maighdine Muire/Newmarket-on-Fergus National School) and Ballycar National School. Others are available in nearby towns. For secondary education, students attend schools in nearby Ennis and Shannon. The nearest university is the University of Limerick. Limerick also offers the Limerick Institute of Techology and Limerick School of Art and Design.
How to get to Newmarket-on-Fergus
By road
Newmarket-on-Fergus is located on the R471/R458. The N12/M12 is located 2km away on the Newmarket-on-Fergus bypass giving acess to Limerick via the N18, Ennis via the M12 or the R471/R458 then onto the R458, Galway through Gort via the M12 and then on to Dublin via the M6 from Galway & M50. Shannon Airport is 5 minutes away via the M12/N12 and theN20.
By rail
The nearest railway stations are in Ennis and Limerick.
Gallery
 Ennis Road |
 Ballycar Road |
 Limerick Road |
 O'Regan Park |
 Knock-Saggart Road |
 View over Lough Gash to Killinasoolagh Church |
 Boheraroan Estate |
 Lough Gash |
References
- ^ "Cora Chaitlín/Newmarket-on-Fergus". Placenames Database of Ireland. The Placenames Branch (Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs), Government of Ireland. http://www.logainm.ie/?text=Newmarket-on-Fergus&uiLang=en.
- ^ a b "Table 5: Population of Towns ordered by County and size, 2002 and 2006" (PDF). Census 2006 Volume 1: Population classified by area. Central Statistics Office, Ireland. p. 37. http://www.cso.ie/census/documents/census2006_Table_5.pdf.
- ^ "I.T.A. Topographical and General Survey1942/3". County Clare Library website. http://www.clarelibrary.ie/eolas/coclare/history/ita_survey_1942/newmarket.htm.
- ^ "Newmarket-on-Fergus: Historical Background". Clare County Library website. http://www.clarelibrary.ie/eolas/coclare/places/nof_history.htm.
- ^ "County Clare Heritage: Site Brief". County Clare Library website. http://www.clarelibrary.ie/eolas/coclare/heritage/site_brief.htm.
See also
External links
- Newmarket-on-Fergus National School
- Ballycar National School
- Obair Newmarket-on-Fergus
- Newmarket-on-Fergus Catholic Parish website
- The Burren Centre
- Lahinch Seaworld Aquarium & Leisure Centre
- Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
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