| Aclare Áth an Chláir |
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| Irish grid reference G410097 |
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| Province: | Connacht | |
| County: | County Sligo | |
| Elevation: | 53 m | |
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Population (2002) |
309 | |
Aclare (Irish: Áth an Chláir) is a village in County Sligo, Ireland, and the main village in the parish of Kilmactigue. It straddles the border of the townlands of Lislea and Carns and is situated on the Inagh (also spelt "Eignagh") river, a tributary of the Moy.
Within eyeshot of the village is Belclare Castle, a ruined fortress of the O'Hara family.
The village, as well as the surrounding townlands, has a strong musical tradition, and is well-known for its musicians and singers, particularly in Irish traditional music.
The annual St Patricks Day Parade, is one of the social highlights of the year in South Sligo.
Famous Natives
- Colm O'Donnell (Traditional musician)
- Barry Price (Soccer player Aclare Celtic)
- Padraig Maye (Senior Citizen Champion athlete)
See also
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