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Freemount (Irish:Cillín an Chrónáin, meaning 'small church of Crónán')[1][2] is a village inCounty Cork in Ireland. It lies on theRiver Allow, which is crossed by Allow Bridge (dated 1834) on theR578 regional road.[3][4] As of the2022 census, Freemount village had a population of 257.[5]
The village and surroundingtownland takes its original Irish name,Cillín an Chrónáin, from an early Christian church which was located on an earlierringfort site.[6]
The village's later English name, Freemount, was first recorded in the mid-18th century,[1] and reputedly associated with the Freeman family of nearby Castlecor House.[2] The Freeman family purchased Castlecor House, in neighbouringKilbrin, in the early 18th century.[7]
The Catholic church in the village is dedicated to Saint Michael and is in theDiocese of Cloyne.[8] A plaque on the facade of the church is dated 1842.[9]
The local Gaelic Athletic Association club,Freemount GAA, competes in theDuhallow division.[10]
As of 2021, Freemount'snational (primary) school had approximately 80 pupils enrolled.[11]
Bowman (1934, 626) recorded grass-covered mounds in ringfort (12488) as the remains of a church; 'Cillin Chronain - Saint Cronan's little church [..] and is responsible for the parish name'
In Freemount. T-shaped church [..] Date plaque in front wall inscribed: 'Rev. Rob. O'Riordan 1842'
Freemount National School is a Roman Catholic co-educational school [..with..] 82 pupils enrolled
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