Canningstown

Canningstown is a village in northeastern County Cavan, Ireland. It is located on the R191 regional road.

Canningstown

Baile Chainín
Town
The Bridge Tavern
Canningstown
Location in Ireland
Coordinates: 53°58′49″N 7°02′48″W
CountryIreland
ProvinceUlster
CountyCounty Cavan
Elevation
130 m (430 ft)
Time zoneUTC+0 (WET)
  Summer (DST)UTC-1 (IST (WEST))
Irish Grid ReferenceH623041

Location

The village is located near two towns, 12 km south of Cootehill and 10 km north of Bailieborough.

History

The area was originally known as New Bridge, but was renamed by Lord Garvagh around 1850, after his surname Canning to Canningstown.

See also

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