An Daingean

An Daingean (literally 'the fortress') derives from the Irish word 'daingean' meaning fortress or stronghold, with the full placename Daingean Uí Chúis referring to either the stronghold of the O Cuis clan or, alternatively, the Hussey Norman family who settled after 1169. The settlement emerged as a major trading port following the Norman invasion. By the 13th century, Dingle exported more goo...