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Manorhamilton
Manorhamilton (Irish: Cluainín (Uí Ruairc)) is the second-largest town in County Leitrim, Ireland. It is in the north of the county, on the N16 road, 26 kilometres (16 mi) from Sligo and 41 kilometres (25 mi) from Enniskillen. Originally called Clonemullan, it was founded during the Plantations of Ireland by British colonist Sir Frederick Hamilton, who built a castle there.
Before the Plantations of Ireland, the area was known as 'Clonemullan'. This probably comes from Irish Cluain Maoláin 'meadow of the hillock'. In Irish, the town continues to be known as Cluainín or Cluainín Uí Ruairc (meaning "little meadow of O'Rourke"). Anglicised as 'Clooneen', this is a townland on the west bank of the Owenbeg. The town was called as Baile Hamaltuin by Irish speakers and its anglicised form 'Ballyhamilton' was for a time used by English speakers.
The Uí Ruairc (anglicised as O'Rourkes) were the native Irish ruling clan of West Breifne. Their land was seized by the British Crown and granted to Sir Frederick Hamilton, a Scottish soldier and Covenanter. He ordered the building of a castle, named Manor Hamilton, in 1634. Hamilton was a very unpopular overlord and faced frequent Irish rebellion before the castle was burned by the Earls of Clanrickard (Burkes) in 1652. Because of his actions, Hamilton to this day is considered to have been a tyrant by the local people.
Manorhamilton acts as a retail and services catchment for the surrounding rural area. Manorhamilton is also home to several manufacturing businesses, including manufacturers of rubber, plastics, automotive and other products.
Throughout at least the 19th and 20th centuries, a number of annual fairs were held at Manorhamilton on 8 May, 1 July, 7 October and 18 November, with four annual fairs held at nearby Lurganboy on 15 (or 17) May, 21 June, 21 August, 23 September and 21 October.
Farming is still a dominant sector,[citation needed] yet traditional industries and livelihoods are being replaced by new forms of economic activity.[citation needed]
Manorhamilton has several pubs, with many hosting traditional Irish music sessions.[citation needed]
The ruins of Manorhamilton Castle have been renovated and now house a heritage centre and a permanent exhibition, with guided tours of the castle ruins and grounds.
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Manorhamilton
Manorhamilton (Irish: Cluainín (Uí Ruairc)) is the second-largest town in County Leitrim, Ireland. It is in the north of the county, on the N16 road, 26 kilometres (16 mi) from Sligo and 41 kilometres (25 mi) from Enniskillen. Originally called Clonemullan, it was founded during the Plantations of Ireland by British colonist Sir Frederick Hamilton, who built a castle there.
Before the Plantations of Ireland, the area was known as 'Clonemullan'. This probably comes from Irish Cluain Maoláin 'meadow of the hillock'. In Irish, the town continues to be known as Cluainín or Cluainín Uí Ruairc (meaning "little meadow of O'Rourke"). Anglicised as 'Clooneen', this is a townland on the west bank of the Owenbeg. The town was called as Baile Hamaltuin by Irish speakers and its anglicised form 'Ballyhamilton' was for a time used by English speakers.
The Uí Ruairc (anglicised as O'Rourkes) were the native Irish ruling clan of West Breifne. Their land was seized by the British Crown and granted to Sir Frederick Hamilton, a Scottish soldier and Covenanter. He ordered the building of a castle, named Manor Hamilton, in 1634. Hamilton was a very unpopular overlord and faced frequent Irish rebellion before the castle was burned by the Earls of Clanrickard (Burkes) in 1652. Because of his actions, Hamilton to this day is considered to have been a tyrant by the local people.
Manorhamilton acts as a retail and services catchment for the surrounding rural area. Manorhamilton is also home to several manufacturing businesses, including manufacturers of rubber, plastics, automotive and other products.
Throughout at least the 19th and 20th centuries, a number of annual fairs were held at Manorhamilton on 8 May, 1 July, 7 October and 18 November, with four annual fairs held at nearby Lurganboy on 15 (or 17) May, 21 June, 21 August, 23 September and 21 October.
Farming is still a dominant sector,[citation needed] yet traditional industries and livelihoods are being replaced by new forms of economic activity.[citation needed]
Manorhamilton has several pubs, with many hosting traditional Irish music sessions.[citation needed]
The ruins of Manorhamilton Castle have been renovated and now house a heritage centre and a permanent exhibition, with guided tours of the castle ruins and grounds.
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