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Draighneach

Drinagh
Abounding in blackthorns
Draighneach derives from the Irish word draighean or draighneán, meaning blackthorn, indicating a place historically characterized by abundant blackthorn shrubs in its natural vegetation. This topographic naming convention reflects the actual landscape of the townland. Drinagh is a civil parish spanning approximately 12,449 acres across the boundary region between the West Division of East-Car...

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