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      • An area known as Termonmagrath. This buffer zone provided a neutral territory protected by Irish custom and insulated the Uí Néill of Tyrone from the other powerful dynasty in Ulster, the O'Donnell dynasty of Tyrconnell (Co. Donegal).
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  2. Sep 27, 2014 · These two parishes later became known as Termonmagrath (now Pettigo Parish) and Termonamongan, named for their herenagh families (McGrath and O’Mongan). Herenaghs administered the termons (diocese land) and provided clergy to their parishes.

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Clan_McGrathClan McGrath - Wikipedia

    Termonmagrath (in Gaelic: Tearmann Mac Craith) exists in the Barony of Tirhugh in southern Donegal. The territory incorporates the modern town of Pettigo and the ancient pilgrimage island and lake of Lough Derg. Termonmagrath is also the location of Castle McGrath (also known as Termon Castle).

  4. Oct 14, 2021 · The castle was a hugely important symbol of the status of the Clan McGrath in the area. **. Castle McGrath possesses some wonderful Elizabethan period military and domestic features, including fashioned gun loops in the lower ground floor and ornate window frames in the upper floors.

  5. The McGraths were the ancient lay coarbs, or lay wardens of Alt, an ancient ecclesiastical district in the parish of Templecarne, in the barony of Tirhugh, and County of Donegal. Several of this family were distinguished for their learning and talent.

  6. THE Castle of Termon Magrath, or Termon, as it is more usually called, is situated at the northern extremity of Lough Erne, about half a mile to the west of the pleasant little town of Pettigoe, county of Donegal.

  7. As hereditary Corabs or Termoners of Lough Derg, the Clan McGrath wielded significant influence, a position recognized and reinforced by the grants and titles bestowed by Queen Elizabeth I and later reaffirmed by King James I.

  8. www.carneycastle.com › Termon McGrath › indexTermon McGrath Castle

    In sharp contrast is this castle, named Termon McGrath -- located in the Republic of Ireland at the convergence of the Termon and Waterfoot Rivers at the outlet of Lough Erne near Ballyshannon and just a stone's throw from the Northern Irish border.

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