Latin Quarter in Galway in County Galway, Connacht, Ireland — Irish West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

Mountain Ash • Caorthann • Sorbus Acuparia

Mountain Ash • <lang=ga>Caorthann</lang=ga> • <lang=la>Sorbus Acuparia</lang=la> Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 7, 2025

1. Mountain Ash • Caorthann • Sorbus Acuparia Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The Mountain Ash is one of the most common of Ireland's native trees. It is known as a protective tree and for its strong and flexible timber. It grows best in free draining soils.

The Mountain Ash has a special place in Irish folklore and has many superstitions associated with it including the banishment of evil spirits and the power to ward off any otherworldly dangers. This resulted in it being frequently grown near dwelling houses.

The Mountain Ash was a Commoner of the Wood in Brehon Law due to the practical uses of its timber. Mountain Ash has been used for making hurleys, furniture and boats.
—————————————— Is í an Chaorthann ceann do na crainn is coitianta de chrainn dhúchasacha uile na hÉireann. Tá clú uirthi as an adhmad láidir, solúbtha atá inti. Is in ithir shaorshilteach is fearr a fhásann sí.

Tá áit ar leith ag an gCaorthann i mbéaloideas na hÉireann agus tá cuid mhór piseog ann fúithi, lena n-áirítear an t-adhmad a dhó le hainspioraid a choinneáil amach agus í a chur a fás in aice le háiteanna cónaithe leis an ruaig a chur ar chontúirtí ón saol eile.

Tá cuid mhór úsáidí praiticiúla leis an gCaorthann agus is é sin an fáth ar bhain sí leis an aicme 'aithig fedo - tuathánaigh na coille' san Fhéineachas. Déantar camáin, troscán agus báid aisti.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 53° 16.186′ N, 9° 3.229′ W. Marker is in Galway, Connacht, in County Galway. It is in the Latin Quarter. It can be reached from Dominick Street Lower. Marker is on the Spanish Parade plaza, between the Spanish Arch and City Museum. Touch for map. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Galway, Connacht H91 CX5P, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

on the Atlantic Arc,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rosemary • Marós • Rosmarinus Officinalis (here, next to this marker); Spanish Broom • Beallaí Spáinneach • Genista Hispanica (here, next to this marker); Oak • Dair • Quercus Rober

Horticulture Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 7, 2025

2. Horticulture Markers

Spanish Arch in background

(here, next to this marker); St. John's Wort • Beathnua • Hypericum (here, next to this marker); Hawthorn • Scheach Gheal • Crataegus Monogyna (here, next to this marker); Lavender • Labhandar • Lavandula (here, next to this marker); Crab Apple • Crann Fia-úll • Malus (here, next to this marker); Heather • Fraoch Mór • Calluna Vulgaris (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galway.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 23, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.