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Kilcornan
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Kilcornan, County Galway is located in Ireland
Kilcornan, County Galway
Location in Ireland
Location Kilcornan, Athenry,
County Galway, Ireland
Coordinates 53°18′48″N 8°42′49″W / 53.313342°N 8.713583°W / 53.313342; -8.713583
Type Abandoned village
History
Abandoned late 18th century?
Reference no. 642

Kilcornan is an abandoned village and National Monument located in County Galway, Ireland.

Location

Kilcornan is located 2.5 km (1½ mile) northeast of Athenry.

History and archaeology

Kilcornan was abandoned around the late 18th century. The field layouts and walls are clearly visible on aerial photographs.

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