Carrig na Saighneoirí
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Contents
4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
We have arrived at Carrig na Saighneoirí, a name that perfectly encapsulates the marriage of topography and traditional industry. Translated from the Irish, it means 'The Rock of the Pointers' or 'The Rock of the Signallers.' To…
Listen in the app2The Pilchard Economy: Silver Darlings and Royal Wealth
To understand the significance of Carrig na Saighneoirí, one must appreciate the scale of the pilchard industry that once dominated this coast. From the late middle ages through the 17th century, the South Coast of Ireland was…
Listen in the app3Toponymy and the Art of Direction
The study of names like Carrig na Saighneoirí reveals a great deal about the cognitive map of the medieval Irishman. In a world without GPS or standardized maps, the landscape had to be named with extreme precision to ensure…
Listen in the app4Closing
As we prepare to leave Carrig na Saighneoirí, take one last look at the bay from the perspective of the pointers. The industry they served may be gone, but the strategic importance of this view remains. …
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What is Carrig na Saighneoirí?
Carrig na Saighneoirí is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 51.5182, -9.1760 |
| Last updated |