Adare (Ath
Dara in Irish, translates to 'Ford of the Oak') is an ancient town, the
early history of which is now lost. It is situated partly in the barony
of Kerry, but chiefly in the barony of Coshma, County Limerick. The
village has some threaded (semi-detached) cottages and the name Palatine
formally applied to the district recalls the German Lutherans, who settled
here during the 18th century.