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mountain on whose western slope it lies, three small mountain lakes including Miles' Lough, mountain streams, mountain bogs and forestry plantations. It forms part of the Slieve Rushen Bog
Natural Heritage Area. Gortnavreeghan is traversed by minor roads and rural lanes. The townland covers 383
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in charge of church lands. There were seven ballibetoes in the parish of
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and he died 9 October 1624. By his will dated 1 May 1615 he left his lands to his son and heir
William Greames then 30 years old (born 1594) and unmarried. An Inquisition held at
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and he died 9 October 1624. By his will dated 1 May 1615 he left his lands to his son and heir
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The
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In the Plantation of Ulster by grant dated 26 June 1615, King
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Gortnefreechan otherwise called the two Gortnafrahans
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