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Effin is a parish, partly in the barony of Costlea, but chiefly in that of Coshma, in the county of Limerick
. It is located 1¾ miles from Kilmallock
, on the R515, the road to Charleville
. The current population of the parish is approximately 1,000.
According to Lewis, in the RC divisions, it was united with Kilbreedy minor, and Kilquane in 1837.
In the past the local seats in the area belonged to J. Balie, and R. Low Holmes. Balie lived in Newpark, and Holmes in Maidenhall.
There is a statue of the crucifixion on the right-hand side, at the entrance to the church, donated by Michael Rea.
On the opposite side, there is a shrine to Our Lady. A plaque within the church states that Denis McNamara donated the altar.
Kilquane church was a brown sandstone church erected at the foot of Cahir Hill. By 1840 little remained of this ancient structure. Another church, Kilbigly church had disappeared by 1840.
At the well there is a statue of Our Lady and there are also medals and rosary beads left at the well. The well is well kept and people still visit the well regularly. The water from the well is believed to cure many ailments. There are no organised devotions there now, although it is still regarded as a Holy Well.
Lady's Well and Toberacran ceased to be pilgrimage sites by 1840. Toberacran, in the townland of Gortnacrank derived its name from Tober a Chrann, the Well of the Tree.
St Bridget's well in Kilbreedy townland was no longer a pattern site in 1840.
It was a small clear pool, roughly lined with stones. One large stone was set on edge beside the well. It was formerly very popular especially for the cure of sore eyes.
Danahar mentions another well in the parish, Toberreendoney. However, the location of this well is no longer known. Danaher refers to two other wells in the parish namely Tobernea and Toberbansha but did not believe that they were Holy Wells.
. It is near Charleville
and the border with County Cork
and; sitting on the Charleville to Kilmallock
road. It is within the parish of Effin.
Garrienderk church was built in the 19th century and is dedicated to Saint Patrick
.
team got their first ever county-final. They also got to the Munster
final.
Famous Hurling members from this club are from the Quaid Family.
, stops in Effin every school morning and drops the students of in the evening.
Limerick
Limerick is the third largest city in the Republic of Ireland, and the principal city of County Limerick and Ireland's Mid-West Region. It is the fifth most populous city in all of Ireland. When taking the extra-municipal suburbs into account, Limerick is the third largest conurbation in the...
. It is located 1¾ miles from Kilmallock
Kilmallock
Kilmallock or Kilmalloc is a town in south County Limerick, Ireland, near the border with County Cork. There is a Dominican Priory in the town and King's Castle . The remains of medieval walls which encircled the settlement are still visible. The Dublin–Cork railway line passes by the town,...
, on the R515, the road to Charleville
Charleville
Charleville can refer to:* Charleville, County Cork, a town in Ireland**Charleville railway station**Charleville GAA**Charleville * Charleville, Queensland, a town in Australia...
. The current population of the parish is approximately 1,000.
History
Effin comes from the name of an Irish Saint St. Eimhin, pronounced Effin.According to Lewis, in the RC divisions, it was united with Kilbreedy minor, and Kilquane in 1837.
In the past the local seats in the area belonged to J. Balie, and R. Low Holmes. Balie lived in Newpark, and Holmes in Maidenhall.
Chalice
There is a silver chalice still in use in Effin which bears the following inscription: Aegidius Hiffernane et Eleanora Gibbon et Cornelius Hiffernane Aegidii filius me fieri fecurunt 1633.Church
Father David Nagle built the present church of Effin in 1835-6. On his death in 1847, he was buried in the church. The church was renovated in 1981.There is a statue of the crucifixion on the right-hand side, at the entrance to the church, donated by Michael Rea.
On the opposite side, there is a shrine to Our Lady. A plaque within the church states that Denis McNamara donated the altar.
Canon Hayes Hall
There is a parish hall that was built by the people of the parish in the 50's. It was built in memory of Canon Hayes who died during the building of the hall. There is a biography on the hall celebrating 50 years.Graveyard
According to Lewis, when Effin was united with Kilquane and Kilbreedy minor, there were two small chapels in the parish, one at Effin, the other at Kilbreedy. Kilbreedy Minor church was badly ruined by the late 1830s. Only the middle and side walls of the choir remained.Kilquane church was a brown sandstone church erected at the foot of Cahir Hill. By 1840 little remained of this ancient structure. Another church, Kilbigly church had disappeared by 1840.
Wells
Lady's well is located in the townland of Effin. It is about 3–4 miles from the public road and it is accessible through the roads of the forest. The well is in a circular mound. Danaher wrote that the well is within a ring fort and that the overflow of water from the well was used as a water trough for cattle.At the well there is a statue of Our Lady and there are also medals and rosary beads left at the well. The well is well kept and people still visit the well regularly. The water from the well is believed to cure many ailments. There are no organised devotions there now, although it is still regarded as a Holy Well.
Lady's Well and Toberacran ceased to be pilgrimage sites by 1840. Toberacran, in the townland of Gortnacrank derived its name from Tober a Chrann, the Well of the Tree.
St Bridget's well in Kilbreedy townland was no longer a pattern site in 1840.
It was a small clear pool, roughly lined with stones. One large stone was set on edge beside the well. It was formerly very popular especially for the cure of sore eyes.
Danahar mentions another well in the parish, Toberreendoney. However, the location of this well is no longer known. Danaher refers to two other wells in the parish namely Tobernea and Toberbansha but did not believe that they were Holy Wells.
Pubs and shops
There is one shop in Effin. The owner of the shop also owns a pub. There are 3 Pubs, Barrets, Normans and the Harp, all famous for the singsongs, craic and hospitality.Effin Creamery
There is a creamery in Effin. The Effin cheese is made in the creamery. Long ago the local farmers brought their milk to the creamery.Landscape and Location
The Parish lies in the heart of the Golden Vale, Munster's rich dairyland. Intensive dairying is carried on here. The Ballyhoura Hills which separate Limerick from Cork are at the Southern end of the Parish.Placenames
| English | Irish | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Ballincarroona | Baile an Charrúnaigh | townland of Carrúnach |
| Ballymacshaneboy | Baile Mhic Sheáin Bhuí | townland of the son of Seán Buí |
| Ballyshonikin | Baile Sheoinicín | townland of Seoinic |
| Ballyvoodane | Baile Uí Bhuadáin | townland of Ó Buadáin |
| Brickfield | Baile an Bhaoilligh | townland of Baoill |
| Commons | An Coimín | Common (land) |
| Effin | Eifinn | place of St Effin |
| Garranekeagh | An Garrán Caoch | the blind grove |
| Garryncoonagh North | Garraí an Chuanaigh Thuaidh | garden of Cuanach |
| Garryncoonagh South | Garraí an Chuanaigh Theas | garden of Cuanach |
| Garrynderk North | Garraí na Deirce Thuaidh | garden of the cave, hollow |
| Garrynderk South | Garraí na Deirce Theas | garden of the cave, hollow |
| Gortacrank | Gort an Chrainn | field of the tree |
| Graiganster | Gráig Anstair | hamlet of Anstar |
| Leagane | An Liagán | the standing stone |
| Newpark | Cliathach | enclosure made of hurdles |
| Tobernea Middle | Tobar Naí Láir | well of the infant |
| Tobernea East | Tobar Naí Thoir | well of the infant |
| Tobernea West | Tobar Naí Thiar | well of the infant |
Garrienderk
Garrienderk or Garrynderk is a small settlement in , IrelandRepublic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
. It is near Charleville
Charleville, County Cork
Charleville or Ráth Luirc is a town in north County Cork, Ireland, situated in Ireland's Golden Vale, near the border with County Limerick. It is located on the "Glen" tributary river, which flows into the Maigue River in Co. Limerick...
and the border with County Cork
County Cork
County Cork is a county in Ireland. It is located in the South-West Region and is also part of the province of Munster. It is named after the city of Cork . Cork County Council is the local authority for the county...
and; sitting on the Charleville to Kilmallock
Kilmallock
Kilmallock or Kilmalloc is a town in south County Limerick, Ireland, near the border with County Cork. There is a Dominican Priory in the town and King's Castle . The remains of medieval walls which encircled the settlement are still visible. The Dublin–Cork railway line passes by the town,...
road. It is within the parish of Effin.
Garrienderk church was built in the 19th century and is dedicated to Saint Patrick
Saint Patrick
Saint Patrick was a Romano-Briton and Christian missionary, who is the most generally recognized patron saint of Ireland or the Apostle of Ireland, although Brigid of Kildare and Colmcille are also formally patron saints....
.
Education
The present Effin National School was opened in 1941. It is a four teacher Rural School in south County Limerick. The current principal is Anne-Maria Murphy. There is approximately over 100 students in the school.GAA
There is a GAA sportsfield with changing rooms, stand. In 2010 Effin HurlingHurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
team got their first ever county-final. They also got to the Munster
Munster
Munster is one of the Provinces of Ireland situated in the south of Ireland. In Ancient Ireland, it was one of the fifths ruled by a "king of over-kings" . Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the ancient kingdoms were shired into a number of counties for administrative and judicial purposes...
final.
Famous Hurling members from this club are from the Quaid Family.
- Nicky QuaidNicky QuaidNicky Quaid is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Effin and has been a member of the Limerick senior inter-county team since 2010.-Biography:...
- Ned ReaNed ReaEamonn "Ned" Rea is a former Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Faughs in Dublin and with the Limerick senior inter-county team in the 1970s.- References :...
Transportation
The school bus picking up students that go to CharlevilleCharleville
Charleville can refer to:* Charleville, County Cork, a town in Ireland**Charleville railway station**Charleville GAA**Charleville * Charleville, Queensland, a town in Australia...
, stops in Effin every school morning and drops the students of in the evening.
See also
- List of towns and villages in Ireland