Macroom in Irish may mean 'meeting place of followers'
Macroom's first mention in the records comes from the sixth century, when the townland was known as Achad Dorbchon.
The town of Macroom was the site of a major battle involving Brian Boru.
Macroom was one of the earliest centres in Ireland where milling was carried out.
Macroom was the birth-place of Admiral Sir William Penn, a distinguished British Admiral and father of William Penn.
Macroom is twinned with Bubry in Brittany and Marcallo Con Casone in Italy.
Traditionally, it is said that Macroom is "the town that never reared a fool."
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