Lios Mór

Lios Mór breaks down into two Irish elements: 'lios' (ringfort or fortified enclosure) and 'mór' (great or big), translating as the 'great ringfort.' The etymology is consistently verified across logainm.ie and multiple linguistic sources documenting the nomenclature of Irish settlements. Lismore's significance emerged principally through its monastic foundation. Saint Carthach (also known as M...