Cluain Earcú

Cluain Earcú derives from the Irish word "cluain" (meadow or pasture) combined with the personal name Erck, indicating land historically used for grazing and belonging to an individual of that name. The etymology is documented in John O'Donovan's 1836 notes, establishing the meaning as "Erck's lawn or meadow." Cloonerco lies within the townland structure of Cliffony South Electoral Division, in...