Rathbeagh - Interesting Facts about King Heremon and his final resting place.

We wondered why Rathbeagh is not more famous. We discovered some interesting facts:

For example: Rathbeagh is actually called "Rath Beitheach" meaning The Rath of the Birch
                        Trees.

Have you ever heard of Scotland?



Have you ever heard of Tara?



Have you ever heard of the Liffey?


Have you ever heard of Leinster?


Have you ever heard of Munster?


Have you ever heard of Ireland?


Have you ever heard of Rathbeagh?

 I thought so! The name “Scotland” is very well known. Scotland is called after Scota. Scota was Heremon’s mother.

I thought so! The name Tara is also very well known. Tara, or “Teamhair” in Irish, is called after Tea Tefi. Tea was Heremon’s wife. She is buried at Tara.

I thought so! The name Liffey is also very famous. The Liffey is called after Heremon’s horse, 'Life'.

I thought so! Leinster, “Laighean” in Irish, is called after one of Heremon’s sons.

I thought so! Munster, “Mumhan” in Irish, is called after another of Heremon’s sons.

I thought so! Ireland is called after “Ir”, Heremon’s youngest brother.

Didn’t think so! So how come no-one knows about Rathbeagh, where King Heremon himself, lived and was buried?