How did Emo Court in Ireland get it's name?

Question:

How did Emo Court in Ireland get it's name?

Emo is an Irish surname. My name is derived from that surname.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Hey Dennis,

Emo (Ioma in Irish) is a village in County Laois, Ireland. It is located near Portlaoise just off the N7 Dublin–Limerick road.

So, what is Loma in Irish, you ask?

Definition:
hill or ridge: a rounded hill or ridge
[Mid-19th century. < Spanish, form of lomo "back, ridge" < Latin lumbus "loin"]