Baile an Phoill

Piltown (Baile an Phoill), historically known as Ballyfoyle, is a town in County Kilkenny located 5 kilometres east of Carrick-on-Suir. The name derives from 'baile' (homestead) and 'phoill' from 'poll' (pool or creek), referring to water features in the locality. Piltown holds a unique place in English history as the site of the only Battle of the Wars of the Roses fought on Irish soil. In 146...