Áth Fhada

Aghada (Áth Fhada) means "long ford" in Irish, derived from áth (ford) and fhada (long). The townland is situated on the south side of Cork Harbour in the barony of Imokilly, approximately 4 miles southwest of Cloyne. In 1837, the parish contained 2,512 inhabitants and was primarily agricultural with significant economic activity in straw-plaiting for export. The Church of Ireland was construct...