Coolnasillagh

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Etymology

  • 1609 - Coolenesillagh - Esch. Co. Map, 6
  • 1610 - Coolenesillagh - CPR Jas I, 167b
  • 1751 - Coolnasillagh - Reg. Free. Fer., 13
  • 1834 - Cul na Saileach "back of the sallows" - J O'D (OSNB), B141
  • 1869 - "angle of the sallows" - Joyce, i 501 (ind.)

Aghaboy (Irish: Cul na Saileach) means "Area of the sallows" (Sally's/Willow's)

Also known as:

  • Coolnaeilla
  • Coolnasilla
  • Coolnacilla

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