An Grianfort

An Grianfort (the sunny port) derives its name from the Irish grian-phurt, meaning "port of the sun," a designation that 1836 historical sources attributed to the site's pleasant coastal position. However, Greenore as a settlement is a product of 19th-century industrial development rather than medieval heritage. A lighthouse was first erected on the headland in 1830 to guide vessels into Carlin...