Irish Translation Forum

Hello All!

My maternal grandmother was born in Rathgormack in Co. Waterford in 1903. She always said she was from Carrick-on-Suir, but it was really "Old Grange" in Rathgormack district, (Carrick-on-Suir was simply the nearest town). Anyway, I know "Suir" is the River upon whose mouth lies the town of Waterford, but what does "Carrick" mean?

Also, does anyone know what "Old Grange" is (was) - a village, a town, a building, a farm, a ____?

Many Thanks!

Russell Martin
Portland, Oregon, US, Earth

It is actually a way of saying "rock" which is really carriag - such as Carrick Fergus - The rock of Fergus

As an educational experience - you can read of the history of Carrickfergus here:
http://members.aol.com/carrickman/carrick.html

And some information of Carrick-on-suir is here
http://www.iol.ie/~cosda/frames.htm

Carrick-On-Suir actually means 'Place to be avoided on Saturday night'.

OK Johhnybravo, that sounds like a post with a good story behind it (or perhaps some well-known lore?). I'd sure appreciate hearing more about it!

Feel free (one and all) to email me directly, or post, if you have the time!

I hope to visit the auld sod soon, walk the paths of my great grandparents and such, so any contemportary stories anecdotes myths or lies would be most appreciated!

Go raibh maith agat!

Sláinte - Russell
russell@armartindesign.com