Cromwell's Bridge

Cromwell's Bridge spans the Finnihy River in the Gortamullin area near Kenmare, County Kerry. Despite its name, the bridge has no historical connection to Oliver Cromwell—it never reached Kenmare. The name derives from the Irish word 'croiméal' (moustache) or a combination of 'croim' and 'maol' (stooped and bald), terms referencing the bridge's distinctive arched shape or its lack of protective...