The pejorative name “souper” was applied to former Catholics who converted to Protestantism during the Irish Potato Famine. Conversion carried the promise of soup rations, hence the name, though additional labors were often required. Such labors often consisted of building walls for no other utilitarian purpose. Many such walls can be found wrapping around Turlough Hill.

The pejorative name “souper” was applied to former Catholics who converted to Protestantism during the Irish Potato Famine. Conversion carried the promise of soup rations, hence the name, though additional labors were often required. Such labors often consisted of building walls for no other utilitarian purpose. Many such walls can be found wrapping around Turlough Hill.