Ráithíneach

Ráithíneach, meaning 'place of small raths,' reflects the early medieval ringforts that characterize this townland in County Limerick's Glenquin barony. The area was anciently part of Uí Fidgenti territory, a powerful Munster kingdom. Raheenagh lies within Killeedy parish, which was originally called Cluain Chreadháil (meadow with good soil) before Saint Ita founded her renowned monastery there...