Maolán na nGabhar

The townland of Maolán na nGabhar evolved through multiple English names across centuries: documented as 'the Owlgate' in 1642, 'Mullanegore' and 'Mullingar' (1654–1685), 'Mullinagore' (1762 onward), and 'Oilgate' (1816 onward). By 1840, both 'Mullinagore' and 'Oilgate' appeared in concurrent use; the former persisted locally while the latter became the official designation. The village occupie...