About Place Names in Ireland
The place names of Ireland reflect centuries of history — from indigenous peoples who first named the land, to colonial settlers, religious missionaries and civic planners who renamed and expanded settlements. NameTrace documents the etymology of 369 cities, towns and villages in Ireland.
Nomes de Lugares in Ireland
Dublin
L
South Dublin
L
Cork
M
Limerick
M
Galway
C
Tallaght
L
Waterford
M
Swords
L
Drogheda
L
Dundalk
L
Bray
L
Douglas
M
Dún Laoghaire
L
Ennis
M
Navan
L
Carlow
L
Tralee
M
Droichead Nua
L
Sandyford
L
Balbriggan
L
Kilkenny
L
Athlone
L
Naas
L
Celbridge
L
Wexford
L
Finglas
L
Letterkenny
U
Sligo
C
Ballincollig
M
Greystones
L
Rathfarnham
L
An Muileann gCearr
L
Cluain Meala
M
Malahide
L
Blanchardstown
L
Carrigaline
M
Leixlip
L
Donaghmede
L
Lucan
L
Kilquade
L
Castletroy
M
Knocklyon
L
Maynooth
L
Clondalkin
L
Killarney
M
Shankill
L
Wicklow
L
Portlaoise
L
Arklow
L
Castlebar
C
Foxrock
L
Cobh
M
Ashbourne
L
Midleton
M
Mallow
M
Dundrum
L
Tullamore
L
Crumlin
L
Palmerstown
L
Rathmines
L