An Inis

The name An Inis derives from Old Irish *inis* or *inse*, meaning "island" or "river meadow." In the context of north County Wexford, the term refers to elevated dry terrain in what was historically marshy landscape, rather than a literal island. The parish of Inch spans both Wexford and Wicklow counties and encompasses 33 townlands across approximately 28 square kilometres. The parish held me...