MASSYTOWN

MASSYTOWN, a village, in the parish of MACROOM, barony of WEST MUSKERRY, county of CORK, and province of MUNSTER, adjoining the town of Macroom, and containing 547 inhabitants. It contains about 70 small houses and is situated on the western bank of the river Sullane, which here propels large flour-mills. Monthly fairs for general farming stock and pedlery are held alternately in the village and town.

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