Maigh Mheáin

Maigh Mheáin, meaning 'middle plain,' derives from the Irish maigh (plain) and mheáin (middle), accurately reflecting the landscape of level terrain surrounding the settlement. The townland has deep roots in the ecclesiastical and administrative landscape of North Kerry. The area was traditionally part of the Barony of Iraghticonnor, a Gaelic lordship, and the Catholic parish of Moyvane was ori...