In Kilminchy about two miles from Portlaoighse is an old rath. It is like a great saucer and surrounded by a hollow or moat witch was said to contain water. Rathbrennan got its name because long ago a clan named Brennans lived here. Some people say that long ago a battle was here and some say that it was used as a place of burial for the dead after the battle. People say that any one who cuts down a bush a round this rathMatt Smyth