Iorras

Iorras is a Gaelic toponym used in Ireland as part of multiple place names rather than as a standalone locality. The term derives from the Irish word Iorras, a word commonly linked with coastal landforms such as promontories or headlands, and in some contexts with western locations. The precise sense can vary with local tradition and historical spelling.

In practice, Iorras serves as a descriptive element in toponyms, indicating a geographic feature rather than a political boundary. As such, it appears in townland, parish, and district names across different counties. Because it denotes landscape characteristics, places bearing Iorras are often situated on or near coastal or promontory settings.

The spelling Iorras is the standard Irish form; historical documents may show variants such as Iorrais. The use of Iorras in place-names reflects broader Gaelic naming practices that anchor settlements in observable natural features.

There is no single town or municipality named Iorras; instead, multiple locations incorporate Iorras within longer names, and these can be found in regional gazetteers and historical records. For researchers seeking a specific Iorras-bearing place, consulting county or parish documentation is advisable.