Raithean

The Irish name Raithean literally translates to 'ferny land,' referring to the fern-covered landscape characteristic of the area. The name underwent multiple spelling variations across centuries, including Rachayn (appearing in 1400-1421 records), Rathan (1466), and eventually standardizing as Rahan from 1604 onward. Rahan's importance as a religious settlement originated in the 5th century whe...