An Eatharla

Aherla derives its name from the Irish An Eatharla, from 'eatharlach' meaning 'valley' or 'glen', reflecting its setting in a scenic valley framed by hills in the Bride River valley. The placename appears in records from at least 1301 as 'Nathyrlagh', evolving through forms such as 'Ahirlyveg' (1573) and 'Agherlaghmore' (1601) before reaching modern usage by the 17th century. The townland lies ...