I had forgotten that people then thought nothing of walking what we would nowadays regard as long distances. However, even over the Beandubh ridge, via Rehill (the source of the Carhan River) was about 7 miles and necessitated a hike from virtually sea-level over the 1000 feet ridge. I can't see from my 1.27 inches to the mile Irish Ordnance Survey map any road route that comes anywhere close to 8 miles. However, as always, I'm willing to be enlightened.

I'm afraid I still can't see why someone from Dromid should claim Caher as his home town. That would be like me, a native of Crockglass (Donegal) claiming Carndonagh, 9 miles away, as my home town. Again tho, I'm willing to be enlightened.