placenamesCloonacool
Cluain na Cúile
Cloonacool’s church and national school reflect the village’s role as a centre for surrounding rural communities.
The name
These Irish name elements are associated with this record in the Logainm glossary.
An element’s translation is a clue, rather than a complete explanation of the name. Its form and meaning depend on local history and the full Irish name.
Recorded forms
- Cluain na Cúile · Irish · main form · validated name
- Cloonacool · English · main form
Place & story
Saint Michael’s church
Saint Michael’s Church dates from around 1853, according to the diocesan parish profile published in 2014. A further programme of work was reported in 2017: repairs to the sacristy, interior painting and new lighting preceded improvements to the grounds. Local fundraising included concerts, quizzes and card games, while a drama performance was arranged in Cloonacool Community Centre. [2] [3]
Four schools brought together
The present Saint Michael’s National School brings together four earlier schools: Cloonacool, Masshill, Carnaleck and Corsallagh. The school’s own history preserves the names of these institutions and links them to the community’s educational past. [4]
Geographic information
Sources & further reading
- Logainm.ie — Cloonacool. Place names and geographic record, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
- Praying for the Diocese 2014 — Tubbercurry/Cloonacool profile, 15 June 2014 newsletter · Killasser/Callow Parish; diocesan parish profile
- Cloonacool local community rallies for Church make-over, 12 August 2017 · The Sligo Champion
- History of Our School · Saint Michael’s National School, Cloonacool
Name record retrieved 2026-10-25 · Source record modified 2025-01-10. How this page was prepared.