Imleach

Emly, known in Irish as Imleach Iubhair (meaning "border of lake of yews"), derives its name from the Irish word imleach—marginal or borderland—combined with iubhair, the yew tree. The full etymology refers to marshy land on the margin of a lake or river, with yew trees historically significant to the landscape. Emly ranks among Ireland's oldest Christian centres, predating St. Patrick. Around ...