Information about Aillwee

Information from O'Donovan's Field Name Books

Standard Name:
Aillwee
Irish Form of Name:
Aill Bhuidhe
Translation:
yellow cliff
Civil Parish:
Other Forms of the Name with authority source (if provided) in italics:
Aillwee
Aill Bhuidhe
Ail Bwee Inhabitants
Description:
This is an earthen bank 70 feet high.
Situation:
In Cleggan Bay on the N. shore of Knockbrack.

Townland Information

What is a townland?:
A townland is one of the smallest land divisions in Ireland. They range in size from a few acres to thousands of acres. Many are Gaelic in origin, but some came into existence after the Norman invasion of 1169
Townland:
Aillwee is in Knockbrack townland.