An Bhuiríos

An Bhuiríos derives from 'Buirgheas,' a medieval term referring to burgage land—plots held by burgesses within an urban settlement. Historical documents record spelling variations spanning from 1552 through 1839, including Burroys (1552), Borace (1570), and Borresh (1582). Borris is situated within the Barony of Saint Mullin's Lower (Tigh Moling Íochtarach) and the Civil Parish of Clonygoose (...