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Craig Bhriain
Cragbrien
Brian's rock
Cragbrien, whose Irish name Craig Bhriain translates to 'Brian's rock,' takes its name from both its rocky landscape characteristic and a personal name, likely a local landowner or notable figure from medieval times. The townland, comprising 562 acres, is situated in County Clare's Islands barony near the Shannon estuary, between the main roads connecting Ennis to Kilrush and Kildysart.
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