It is said he settled here because of its proximity to the N2 (handy for popping in and out of town), and the beauty and quality of land that could not be matched anywhere else in Ireland; land he wanted for himself.
He allegedly settled down here because of its close proximity to the N2, making it easy to commute, and the exceptional beauty and quality of the land, which was unmatched elsewhere in Ireland. He wanted this land for personal use.