Note 65 — THE BOOK OF THE DEAN OF LISMORE.
Thomas Maclauchlan translation
“Fail” is an ancient name for Ireland. The word signifies fate; hence “Innisfail,” or the “Island of fate,” or, more probably, “the sacred island.”
Thomas Maclauchlan translation
“Fail” is an ancient name for Ireland. The word signifies fate; hence “Innisfail,” or the “Island of fate,” or, more probably, “the sacred island.”