Cúil Eoghain

Coolowen (Cúil Eoghain) is derived from the Irish words cúil, meaning 'corner' or 'nook,' and Eoghain, a personal name, indicating 'Owen's corner.' This townland of approximately 1,038 acres lies within the civil parish of Whitechurch and the Barony of Cork, situated about 11 kilometers north of Cork city. The etymology is documented from at least the medieval period, with spellings in historic...