Lúbán Díge

Bodyke (Lúbán Díge) is situated in the foothills of the Slieve Aughty mountains in Tulla Upper barony. The townland derives its name from a loop or curved configuration ('lúbán') combined with an excavated trench ('díge'). The Catholic parish of Bodyke was established in the early 18th century by consolidating parts of the medieval parishes of Kilnoe and Tuamgraney. The Church of Our Lady of th...