Athleague
Athleague (Irish: Áth Liag (na Sioca), meaning "ford of the flagstones") is a village and a parish in the Diocese of Elphin on the River Suck in the west of Ireland in County Roscommon, near the town of Roscommon.
Athleague
Áth Liag | |
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Village | |
Athleague Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates: 53.567°N 8.253°W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Connacht |
| County | County Roscommon |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Population (2016) | 248 |
| Irish Grid Reference | M826577 |
Its church was founded sometime around 500 by Maenucan Atha Liacc ('Maonagán of Athleague'). The name is derived from Áth Liag ('the ford of the flagstones'), indicating its use as a crossing point between the kingdoms of the Uí Maine and Uí Briúin.
The village is 8 km south-west of Roscommon town, at the junction of the N63 national route and the R362 regional road. The R357 leaves the N63 south of the village. The town has a mill and a restored church. The church is the local parish for the surrounding towns. It is mentioned a number of times in the Annals of Connacht, the Annals of Lough Cé and the Annals of the Four Masters.