Tuar Mhic Eadaigh

Tuar Mhic Eadaigh derives its name from the son of Éadaigh, with "tuar" referring to a pasture or bleach field—the latter reflecting the historical flax processing that once defined the area. Located between Lough Mask and the Partry Mountains in south County Mayo, Tourmakeady is the largest village in the local Gaeltacht region. The Irish name's etymology connects to MacCeadaigh (the Keady fam...