Dún Mór

Dún Mór, meaning 'big fort' or 'great hillfort,' derives from the Old Irish dún (fort) and mór (great/big), reflecting its ancient significance as a fortified settlement. The place name is tied to Conmaicne Dúina Móir, an ancient Gaelic kingdom that occupied this region. Tradition holds that Dunmore served as a lesser residence of the Kings of Connacht, and the site achieved prominence during t...