Doon is the name of three townlands in County Cavan, Ireland, with one situated in the civil parishes of Drumreilly, Mullagh, and Tomregan.[1] All three derive their name from the Irish term Dún, meaning "fort".

  • Doon (Drumreilly), in the civil parish of Drumreilly, is in the electoral division of Benbrack. It is also situated in the former barony of Tullyhaw.[2]
  • Doon (Mullagh), in the civil parish of Mullagh, is in the electoral division of Crossbane. It is also situated in the former barony of Castlerahan.[3]
  • Doon (Tomregan), in the civil parish of Tomregan, is in the electoral division of Ballyconnell. It is also situated in the barony of Tullyhaw.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Doon".
  2. ↑ "Doon, Drumreilly". Placenames Database of Ireland. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
  3. ↑ "Doon, Mullagh". Placenames Database of Ireland. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
  4. ↑ "Doon, Tomregan". Placenames Database of Ireland. Retrieved 12 February 2014.

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