Cionn tSáile

Cionn tSáile derives from the Irish ceann (head/headland) and tSáile (salt water/brine), a geographically apt name for the town's position at the mouth of the River Bandon on County Cork's southeast coast. The settlement originated as a medieval fishing enclave that benefited from a sheltered harbour, fertile hinterland, and abundant fisheries. Following Anglo-Norman arrival in the 13th century...