Baile na mBreatnach

Baile na mBreatnach means townland of the Welsh. Welsh settlers established themselves during medieval period on this Pale borderland. First documentary reference circa 1280 as Villa Brethennoch in Crede Mihi register. By 16th century known as Capella de Villa Brethennoch suggesting ecclesiastical significance. 1752 map shows Brennocks Town showing name transformation. 1837 Ordnance Survey reco...