Fiodh Ard

Fethard derives from the Irish Fiodh Ard, meaning 'high wood,' referencing the area's once-abundant timber resources in the medieval period. The town has a rich Norman and medieval heritage centered on its strategic coastal position. In the 12th century, Norman leader Robert Fitz-Stephen landed near Fethard around 1170, and Strongbow subsequently granted the territory to Raymond le Gros, who es...