Cúil Darach

Newbliss derives its name from the Irish Cúil Darach, meaning 'corner of the oaktrees', reflecting the oak woodlands that characterised the landscape in antiquity. The alternative historical form Lios Darach ('ringfort abounding in oak trees') indicates the site's significance as an early medieval settlement. The ringfort itself, located on a high bank with a moat-like ditch, survives as a circ...