Ráth Mhín

Raffeen, located in Liscleary civil parish within Kerrycurrihy barony, derives its name from Ráth Mhín, meaning a smooth ring-fort—a common defensive dwelling structure of the early medieval period. The name's linguistic evolution is documented across centuries: early forms include 'Rathemyn' (1301) and 'Rathmyn' (1571–1589), reflecting the consistent Irish root, while later variants such as 'R...