Trawlebane


Trawlebane is a townland in western County Cork, Ireland. Birthplace to Francis O'Neill. O'Neill grew up on his family farm near the bridge. There is a bronze plaque in his honour near the bridge in Trawlebane. Not far from the bridge is a statue of Francis O'Neill along with other commemorative plaques.
The area is officially known as "Trawlebane" although O'Neill spelled it "Tralibane". Today, it is described as being in the Electoral Division of Gortnascreeny, in Civil Parish of Caheragh, in the Barony of West Carbery, in the County of Cork.

Location

The nearest large town to Trawlebane is Bantry. The Kerry border is further west.

Prehistoric Monuments

There is a Standing Stone located in this townland at. A five stone circle is also nearby.