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Chapter 4: Eanach Dúin (Annaghdown) to Coill Beag
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We now pass between the parishes of Cairrgín and Cill Aithnín and approach the Ferry of Cnoc [Knockferry], where the lake narrows to about a quarter of a mile in width. This was formerly the chiefpassage between Iar-Chonnacht and Conamara on the south-west; and the barony of Clare, in Galway, and the Mayo side of the lake, on the north-east. Upon the northern side there is a low shrubbery growth of hazel, giving it the name of Coill Beag, or "the little wood"; and at the pier here the steamer stops for a short time. It is in the parish of Cairrgín, which will occupy our attention in the next chapter. The transit here was formerly effected by a large flat-bottomed boat or float, capable of holding carriages and cattle; but foot passengers were taken across in small boats. |