Cé na Cille Móire

Kilmore Quay takes its name from the Irish Cé na Cille Móire, 'Quay of the big church,' referencing both its maritime character and an early ecclesiastical site. The place-name derives from 'cé' (quay) and 'cille móire' (big church), confirming the location's religious significance from medieval times. The area's archaeological heritage extends to prehistory, with ringfort sites documented in ...