Lismore

Lismore is a place name used for several locations in Ireland, Scotland, and Australia. The name derives from the Gaelic Lios Mór, meaning “great ringfort,” a reflection of ancient settlement patterns that gave rise to the modern toponym.

Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland, is a town on the River Blackwater in the province of Munster. It retains a compact historic core and is known for Lismore Castle, a medieval fortress that overlooks the town and river, contributing to the area’s regional identity and appeal to visitors exploring Munster.

The Isle of Lismore is an island in the Inner Hebrides, off the west coast of Scotland in Argyll and Bute. It is inhabited and known for its coastal scenery and rural character, with historical sites dating to medieval times and a small local community.

Lismore, New South Wales, Australia, is a regional city in the Northern Rivers region, situated on the Wilsons River. It functions as a service and education hub for the surrounding towns and hosts a campus of Southern Cross University, along with cultural institutions and regional commerce.