Baile Munna

Ballymun takes its name from Baile Munna, though the second element's origin remains uncertain despite centuries of scholarly investigation. The townland lies within the historical Parish of Santry, which traces its roots to the sixth century when Saint Pappan established a monastery on the site of present-day St. Pappan's Church. The name Santry itself derives from Seantrabh, meaning "old trib...