Baile Átha an Rí

Baile Átha an Rí (Athenry) derives its name from a ford crossing the river Clarin east of the settlement. The etymology is disputed: tradition holds it was named for the Cenél nDéigill kings of Soghan (Ó Mainnín lineage), though some scholars argue the name may stem from an Indo-European root 'rige' associated with rivers, or commemorate three kingdoms meeting at this point. Athenry was founde...