The original name of the village was Largay or Largy which was a túath belonging to the O'Rourke chiefs in the 16th century but the name was changed to Blacklion in honour of a famous coaching-inn in the village.
The original name of the village was Largay or Largy. This Largay or Largy was a túath. This túath was belonging to the O'Rourke chiefs in the 16th century. The name was changed to Blacklion in honour of a famous coaching-inn in the village.