Áth na Molt

Áth na Molt, meaning 'Ford of the Wethers' in Irish, derives its name from the combination of áth (ford) and molt (castrated male sheep), reflecting the pastoral character and geographical significance of this crossing point on the River Nore in County Kilkenny. The townland lies within the civil parish of Danesfort in the barony of Shillelogher, approximately six miles south of Kilkenny city. ...