Lios an Phúca

Lios an Phúca, or Beaufort, derives its name from the Irish combination of 'Lios' (fort) and 'an Phúca' (of the púca), referencing the supernatural spirit of Irish mythology. The name reflects the area's settlement pattern, typical of medieval Kerry townlands where fortified enclosures (raths or lios) formed the basis of settlement clusters. Beaufort sits on the River Laune in the shadow of Car...