An tAonach

An tAonach derives from the Irish word aonach, meaning 'a gathering' or 'fair,' reflecting its ancient function as a place of assembly and public gathering. According to medieval lore (Dinnseanchas), the place was named after the mythological figure Téide around 1100, with the earliest documented forms appearing in Norman-era Latin records from the 13th century (Nanach, 1220; Nanagh, 1299). Nen...