of the Assumption but was later changed to that of St. Carthage. St Patrick's Church, The Island was built by a Fr. Robbins, who was curate in Rahan from 1834 to 1847. The Island was once called the 'Island of Clonkeen'. St. Colman’s Church Mucklagh was built in 1979. Very Rev. J. Mooney and Father Sean Heaney lead the project. The previous church was demolished. Education Schools in the area include St Colman's National School (Mucklagh), Scoil Charthaigh Naofa (Newtown, Rahan), and Killina Presentation Secondary School (Killina). People The most famous sporting person to come from the parish is Father Nicholas Clavin, All-Ireland winner and All-star Gaelic footballer. Rahan man Garreth O'Brien captained Offaly to the 1988 All-Ireland under 21 championship. Rahan native Nigel Dunne is one of Offaly's inter-county players. Derek Molloy hurled for Offaly and was a constant on the team between 2007 and 2012. Gallery References Towns and villages in County Offaly Civil parishes of County Offaly Mass rocks