An Pointe

An Pointe—'The Point'—refers to the narrow headland where the Newry River meets Carlingford Lough at a strategic crossing. The townland is historically known as Rinn Mhic Giolla Ruaidh (McIlroy's Point), though by the early modern period Irish speakers called it simply An Pointe. The earliest English reference, dated 1744, derives from the surname Waring. Norman forces under Hugh de Lacy constr...