Dungloe is known in Irish as Clochan Clochán. Liath Clochan, clochán liath which means the-grey, stepping stone is referring to a crossing point over a river in. The town the Name An clochan clochán liath was Formerly. Anglicised as Cloghanlea the Name dungloe or dunglow is believed to Come From gCloiche. irish dun dún gcloichereland is where I was born, grew up and still live. I have a lot of knowledge about Ireland and a great interest in anything relating to it. Dungloe is known in Irish as Clochan Clochán. Liath Clochan, clochán liath which means the-grey, stepping stone is referring to a crossing point over a river in. the town