Deilgne

Delgany (Deilgne) derives its name from Old Irish dealg, meaning thorn, reflecting the thorny vegetation that once characterized the landscape. The place has roots extending into the early Christian period when St. Mogoroc, brother of St. Canoc, founded a monastic cell towards the close of the fifth century at what was then called Dergne or Delgne. Historical records document a significant mili...