Droim Cuilinn

Droim Cuilinn, meaning 'ridge of holly,' combines the Irish droim (ridge) with cuilinn (English holly), indicating a geographic feature where holly trees once characterized the landscape. The place occupies territory within the barony of Eglish (Firceall, 'men of the churches') in County Offaly, historically held by the Ó Maolmhuaidh (O'Molloy) clan of the Southern Uí Néill. The site gained pro...