Aghadoe is a large townland[1] overlooking the town and lakes of Killarney in Ireland. Officially it is also a parish, although the parish is larger than the area normally associated with the name[1]. The area is famous for its views of the lakes and islands, including Innisfallen Island[2]. The ruins of 13th century Parkavonear Castle and of the old Romanesque church ruins make the spot popular with tourists and archaeologists[3].
Aghadoe takes its name from Acha Da Eo, which is Irish for "The place of the two yew trees"[3]. (It was traditional for church yards to have only one yew tree).
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- ^ a b http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/%7Eirlker/aghadoe1.html
- ^ http://www.gp-associates.co.uk/news_1.php
- ^ a b http://www.all-ireland.com/attractions/munster/kerry/aghadoe.htm
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