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The number of inhabitants was 106 at the time of the 2011 Census, down from 115 in 2006.<ref name = "cso2011">{{cite web | title = Census 2011 | work = | publisher = [[Central Statistics Office (Ireland)|Central Statistics Office Ireland]] | year = |month = | url = http://www.cso.ie/census/table8.htm |format=| accessdate = 15 December 2013}}</ref>
The number of inhabitants was 106 at the time of the 2011 Census, down from 115 in 2006.<ref name = "cso2011">{{cite web | title = Census 2011 | work = | publisher = [[Central Statistics Office (Ireland)|Central Statistics Office Ireland]] | year = |month = | url = http://www.cso.ie/census/table8.htm |format=| accessdate = 15 December 2013}}</ref>


Carran is located centrally to a number of tourist sights: Within eight kilometres of the village are several stone forts, [[Poulnabrone dolmen]], a [[Turlough (lake)|turlough]] (disappearing lake) and limestone scenery ("pavement"). There is also ''Gleann Ciosog'' ([[Gaelic Athletic Association]] pitch for the local football team "Michael Cusacks"). Carran was the birthplace of [[Michael Cusack]], the inspirer and co-founder of the [[Gaelic Athletic Association]]. A visitor centre commemorating him has been constructed south of the village on road L1014.<ref name="MC">{{cite web|url= http://www.michaelcusack.ie|title=Michael Cusack Visitor Centre|publisher=Michael Cusack Visitor Centre| date= |first=|last=|accessdate=15 December 2013}}</ref>
Carran is located centrally to a number of tourist sights: Within eight kilometres of the village are several stone forts, [[Poulnabrone dolmen]], a [[Turlough (lake)|turlough]] (disappearing lake) and limestone scenery ("pavement"). There is also ''Gleann Ciosog'' ([[Gaelic Athletic Association]] pitch for the local football team "Michael Cusacks"). Carran was the birthplace of [[Michael Cusack]], the inspirer and co-founder of the [[Gaelic Athletic Association]]. A visitor centre commemorating him has been constructed south of the village on road L1014.<ref name="MC">{{cite web|url= http://www.michaelcusack.ie|title=Michael Cusack Visitor Centre|publisher=Michael Cusack Visitor Centre| date= |first=|last=|accessdate=15 December 2013}}</ref>


East of the village is a Field Research Station, opened in 1975 by University College Galway (now [[NUI Galway]]).<ref name="Guide"/>{{rp|95}} A bit beyond is the "Burren Perfumery", according to [[Lonely Planet]] the "only handycraft perfumery in Ireland".<ref name="LP">{{cite web|url= http://www.lonelyplanet.com/ireland/carron-around/sights/farms-workshops-factories/burren-perfumery-floral-centre|title=Burren Perfumery|publisher=Lonely Planet| date= |first=|last=|accessdate=15 December 2013}}</ref>
East of the village is a Field Research Station, opened in 1975 by University College Galway (now [[NUI Galway]]).<ref name="Guide"/>{{rp|95}} A bit beyond is the "Burren Perfumery", according to [[Lonely Planet]] the "only handycraft perfumery in Ireland".<ref name="LP">{{cite web|url= http://www.lonelyplanet.com/ireland/carron-around/sights/farms-workshops-factories/burren-perfumery-floral-centre|title=Burren Perfumery|publisher=Lonely Planet| date= |first=|last=|accessdate=15 December 2013}}</ref>

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For other places called Carron, see Carron (disambiguation).
Carran
An Carn
Town
CountryIreland
ProvinceMunster
CountyCounty Clare
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total106
Time zoneUTC+0 (WET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-1 (IST (WEST))
Irish Grid ReferenceR277992
Websitewww.clarecoco.com
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Carran (Irish: Carn, meaning 'The Cairn'), sometimes also spelled "Carron", is a small village in County Clare, Ireland in the region known as the Burren. It is notable mainly for being the birthplace of Michael Cusack, the inspirer and co-founder of the Gaelic Athletic Association. At the time of the 2011 Census, Carran had 106 inhabitants.

Geography

Carran is located on the uplands of the Burren and is bounded on the northwest by County Galway and on the south by Kilnaboy. Slieve Carron, one of the highest points in the Burren, lies just north of the village.

Economy

In the village itself, a pub/restaurant, a hostel, and a number of bed and breakfasts can be found. It also sports a church, a schoolhouse (built in 1858)[2]: 24  and a town hall. The schoolhouse now is used by the "Burrenlife Project".[3]

The number of inhabitants was 106 at the time of the 2011 Census, down from 115 in 2006.[1]

Carran is located centrally to a number of tourist sights: Within eight kilometres of the village are several stone forts, Poulnabrone dolmen, a turlough (disappearing lake) and limestone scenery ("pavement"). There is also Gleann Ciosog (Gaelic Athletic Association pitch for the local football team ("Michael Cusacks"). Carran was the birthplace of Michael Cusack, the inspirer and co-founder of the Gaelic Athletic Association. A visitor centre commemorating him has been constructed south of the village on road L1014.[4]

East of the village is a Field Research Station, opened in 1975 by University College Galway (now NUI Galway).[2]: 95  A bit beyond is the "Burren Perfumery", according to Lonely Planet the "only handycraft perfumery in Ireland".[5]

In addition, the area offers walking trails like the "Carran loop" or around the Carran turlough and scenic views over the Burren.[6][2]: 22–31, 92–97 

Places of interest

  • Carran church measures over 15 metres in length and almost 10 metres in breadth. The west end contains a belfry at the top and the south end has a pointed doorway and two windows, one of which is pointed and the other which is broken. The east end contains another pointed window broad on the inside and narrow on the outside. A broken stone altar remains under this window and at the left corner is a holy water font. In the north wall are three heads, two males and one female.
  • The cliff-bound valley of Kilcorney, 7 kilometres away, is characteristic of the area.
  • Not far from the village is Temple Cronan, a 12th-century church. The west end of the church has some grotesque Romanesque heads on its exterior wall. In the churchyard there are two Cumdachs for bones, according to tradition built by St. Cronan. They are constructed from large flagstones, so placed as to meet at the top similar to a roof. West of the church is the holy well, Tobar Chronain, at which stations are performed.
  • Also in the vicinity, at Poulewhack (Poll an Bhaic, The Hole of the Angle), the Harvard Archaeological Expedition excavated, in 1934, a bronze age burial mound situated on a high limestone plateau. A number of cists were found containing skeletons. Over the cists was a great cairn of stones 2 metres in height and 16 metres in diameter.
  • Cahercommaun triple stone fort in the neighbouring Parish of Kilnaboy, is also close to Carran.
  • Another ring fort in the area is Caherconnell.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Census 2011". Central Statistics Office Ireland. Retrieved 15 December 2013. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |month= (help)
  2. ^ a b c Kirby, Tony (2011). The Burren & The Aran Islands - A walking guide. The Collins Press. ISBN 9781905172979.
  3. ^ "Burren Life Project website". Retrieved 15 December 2013.
  4. ^ "Michael Cusack Visitor Centre". Michael Cusack Visitor Centre. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
  5. ^ "Burren Perfumery". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
  6. ^ "Carran Looped Walk". Discover Island/Failte Ireland. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
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