Take a look at the view of Coolranny Townland on approach from Torcorr on Torr Road and see the source of this townland name that, from the Irish Language, means a recess, or “nook”, of ferns, or “bracken.” This, in the “Glens” section of County Antrim, is not a deep glen, as such, is rather a wrinkle between town headlands.
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The words carved on this namestone are from ancient Irish language with “Cuil” (a recess) and “Raithni” (possessive case of the noun for bracken, a type of fern). In other words, recess of ferns. The anglicized name, “Coolranny,” is the untranslated sound of the Gaelic place name.
The road to Coolranny starts at the foot of Glendun, Cushendun village. Here is the view over Cushendun and its sheltered harbor as Torr road climbs in a series of switchbacks to Torcorr townland.
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Found along Torr Road in Coolranny townland.
So you had clouds of your own to deal with, along with an Anglicized version of a Gaelic name.
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Yeah, taking it all in stride…trying to make it look “easy.” ha ha
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Well done! Michael, your posts help to break up the “cabin fever” I’ve been experiencing. At least, I can manage to be outside for a walk.
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We live in a neighborhood with quiet streets with hills. One time round is 1.2 miles. I’ve been up to 4 miles, though it gets repetitive.
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