Ros Mhic Thriúin

Ros Mhic Thriúin, meaning the headland of the son of Triún, takes its Irish name from an ancient personal name element attested in medieval records from around 800 CE. The town's modern designation as New Ross emerged in the 16th century to distinguish it from older settlements. The area's recorded history began in the 6th century with St. Abban's monastic foundation, though the town of New Ro...