Béal Átha na Lao

Béal Átha na Lao derives from its location at a ford on the River Camlin where cattle were traditionally driven across, a practical name reflecting early pastoral settlement patterns. The area's religious significance began in the fifth century when Clonbroney convent was established nearby, traditionally attributed to St Patrick circa 440 AD. Under Abbess Samthann in the seventh century, Clonb...