Knockmaree Cist

Knockmaree Cist derives its name from the Irish Cnoc Mháire, meaning 'hill of Máire.' The first element, cnoc (hill), is a common feature in Irish place names, derived from Old Irish cnocc. The second element, Mháire, likely represents a personal name, though the identity and exact significance of this name element remain uncertain despite historical scholarly attempts to explain it. Knockmare...