An Fhairche

An Fhairche, known in English as Clonbur, derives its name from the Irish word 'faiche' or 'faithce', meaning a green space or lawn—a fitting description for this pastoral settlement nestled between Lough Corrib and Lough Mask in County Galway's Joyce Country. The townland's older Irish form, Cluan Barr, translates to 'the meadow of the knolls', further reflecting its verdant landscape. Clonbur...