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Cluain Meala
Clonmel
Pasture of honey
Cluain Meala, meaning 'meadow of honey' or 'pasture of honey,' reflects the fertile agricultural character of the Suir valley. The name breaks into cluain (meadow/pasture) and meala (honey), referencing either the region's productive lands or the fine-flavoured honey produced in the picturesque mountains surrounding the valley. Settlement in the Clonmel area dates to prehistoric times, with Neo...
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