Derryneill

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Derryneill (from Irish Doire Néill, meaning 'Niall's oak-wood')[1] is a townland of 1,049 acres in County Down, Northern Ireland, near to Leitrim, County Down. It is situated in the civil parish of Drumgooland and the historic barony of Iveagh Upper, Lower Half.[2] Derryneill is mainly made up of small rocky drumlins.

History

In 1609 Derryneill was part of the holding of Ballyward held by Shane McEvard.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Derryneill". Place Names NI. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
  2. ^ "Derryneill". IreAtlas Townlands Database. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
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