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Definition of aasleagh
aasleagh
/ˈɑːs.liː/
aas · leagh
aasleagh Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Irish A townland and small rural settlement in County Mayo, Ireland, located at the head of Killary Harbour and renowned for its picturesque waterfall on the River Erriff.
Example
"During our drive along the Wild Atlantic Way, we pulled over at Aasleagh to watch the salmon leaping up the falls."
Word Nuance & Usage
Almost exclusively used in the context of 'Aasleagh Falls', a notable tourist and fishing landmark in the west of Ireland.
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Irish 'Na hEaslaigh', which translates to 'the cascades' or 'the waterfalls', referring to the local geography on the River Erriff.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aasleagh. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aasleagh