Ráth Tó

Ráth Tó means 'Tó's ringfort', denoting a fortified settlement enclosed by the characteristic earthen embankments typical of early medieval Irish forts. The identity of Tó is debated; some scholars propose the name relates to tuath (a family or sept territory) rather than a personal name, suggesting the place was a territorial stronghold. Ratoath appears in early Christian records as Mruigtuai...