Droim Conrach

Drumcondra, historically part of the parish of Clonturk (originally Ceann Torc, 'Headland of the boars'), developed as agricultural land managed by medieval monastic institutions including St Mary's Abbey and the Trinity Priory. The ancient Slige Midluachra, one of Ireland's five great prehistoric roads connecting to Tara, passed directly through the district, its route now forming modern-day D...