Cúil an tSúdaire

Cúil an tSúdaire, meaning 'the corner or nook of the tanner,' reflects the area's occupational significance as a historic tanning district. The term súdaire derives from Latin sūtor (shoemaker/cobbler), and the nearby hilltop feature Carrigatuder ('rock of the tanner') reinforces this heritage. Portarlington was formally established in 1666 by Sir Henry Bennet, a favorite of King Charles II wh...