Baile Hoiste

Ballyhist, meaning 'town of Hoiste' in Irish, derives its name from the Irish word 'baile' (townland or homestead) combined with 'Hoiste', a personal name referring to an individual or family historically associated with the area. The townland is located in the Barony of Upper Kells within Kilskeer Civil Parish, a region steeped in early Christian and medieval heritage. Historical records docum...