Logainmneacha:Cuid dárnOidhreacht

LOGAINMNEACHACUID DÁR

nOIDHREACHT

Urraithe ag

Foilsithe ag Club na SionnaConradh na Gaeilge(Bunaithe 1965)

Pictiúirí clúdaigh le caoincheadChomhlacht Forbartha

na Sionna.Cóiriú: Tomás Ó hAodha

Cló: westsidepress: 01- 4145116Eagrán a trí

2008

RÉAMHRÁThe Irish language,‘Gaeilge’ is probablythe most valuableelement of our multi-faceted contribution toEurope’s unrivalledcultural heritage.

As Éamon Ó Cuív,T.D., Minister forCommunity, Ruraland Gaeltacht Affairs, has recently remindedus, it is the oldest written language in Europewhich is still a spoken vernacular in everydayusage.

Our language is the repository of aninvaluable linguistic collection of Ireland’ssixty five thousand place-names orlogainmneacha. Some of these, it isestimated, may reach back thousands of yearsto the people who lived here before the Celts,2500 years ago.

Place-names have a special value becausethey give us an insight into the everydaypractical usage of the Irish language by ourancestors in the distant past. Land waseverything to them and their designation ofnames of hillocks, streams, mountains etc. isquite unique. Anything that helps usnowadays to have a greater understanding ofthese ancient place-name elements is greatlyto be welcomed.

An excellent example is this invaluable list ofplace-name elements published by Club naSionna of Conradh na Gaeilge. Thispublication is a D.I.Y. place-names projectand is an ideal guideline for all those whose

Proinnsias de Priondargast

duty it is to provide suitable names forhousing estates and roads.

Such an approach is now necessary underlegislation introduced by the Department ofthe Environment and Local Governmentwhich has adopted a policy that all newbuilding projects on estates and roads shouldhave names based on the history, heritage ortraditions of the area.

The Official Languages Act 2003 / Acht nadTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003 has brought theprovision of place-names in Irish into eventighter focus and this publication should beseen as a valuable guideline to anyone seekingto fulfill their responsibilities under the Act.

Táimid uile faoi chomaoin ollmhór ag Club naSionna, dar ndóigh, as ucht a ndúthrachtaagus a saothair luachmhair.

Comhghairdeas agus ár mbuíochas croíúildóibh uile ina nduine agus ina ndaoine.

Gura fada buan iad.Proinnsias de Priondargast(Ball den Choimisiún Logainmneacha)

TREOIRThis booklet is an attempt to provide a basicaid to the Gaelic naming of housing estatesand other developments. It is compiled invarious categories to facilitate the choice ofdifferent combinations of descriptive names,where other names or adjectives may beadded to what is listed. This approach, it ishoped, will encourage everybody to considerusing an Irish language element in theirnaming process.

Most of the elements described in thispublication pertain to naturally occurringfeatures but one should also take local historyinto account when selecting any new place-name. This booklet sets no claim as thedefinitive guide to naming places, but is apositive attempt to promote our rich Irishheritage. The elements and examplescontained in this publication have beengathered by members of Club na Sionna andother contributors over the past thirty years.The booklet should not be viewed as anauthoritative resource but as a guide to someof the place-names currently in use. Some ofthe elements detailed here are commonplace,others are quite unusual.

In recent times a second plantation of Irelandappears to have emerged in the imposition ofinappropriate place-names, quoted elsewhereas the “Tuscany Downs Syndrome”. Suchimpositions attempt to give a false sense ofgrandeur to sites already possessing aculturally rich environment.

While the aim of this booklet is to be an aidto the naming process it is also a plea todevelopers to be proactive in preserving andpromoting our local and national heritage.

Perhaps in choosing a name use old place-names or field-names from the locality. Letyour choice sound simple as Gaeilge.

Bain úsáid as logainmneacha nó páircainmneacha atá le fáil le fuaim shimplí.

Names may be chosen from this bookletwhich relate to the physical landscape e.g.hill, river, ecological feature etc. Seedictionary section pages 36 - 50.B’fhiú ainmneacha a roghnú ón leabhar seo

a oireann do gnéithe aiceanta na háite - féachan roinn “Foclóir” leathanaigh 36 - 50.

There are also examples of names forbusiness premises/apartments, see contentspage.Leis sin tá samplaí d’ainmneacha a oireadh

d’ionaid ghnó nó d’árasain, féach an clár.

However, an orthographical study of localexisting names may not always give thecorrect derivations and further research maybe necessary.Finally, one should also be aware that the

complex grammatical structures of the Irishlanguage mean that you cannot simply placetwo elements side by side to create a newplace-name. An Brainse Logainmneacha inthe Department of Community, Rural andGaeltacht Affairs are happy to provide adviceto the public in this regard.

Cabhróidh comharthaí atá feiceálach, darlinn, le spreagadh i measc an phobail anGhaeilge a úsáid go forleathan. Tá tábhachtle béim ar fhuaim thaitneamhach shimplí salogainm, ionas gur féidir é a rá agus ascríobh go furasta, agus nach gá aistriúchánBéarla a chur ar fáil.

CLÁR AN LEABHAIR

Suímh – Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Bóithre & Eastáit – Roads & Estates . . . . . . . . . . .14

Arda – Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Uisce – Wet Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Fásra– Flora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Ainmhithe – Fauna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Éin – Birds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Focail Cáilíochta – Descriptive . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Ainmneacha – Personal Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Samplaí– Samples (Dictionary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Logainmneacha na Sionna-Shannon Place-names . .51

Árasáin – Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Tithe Tábhairne/Óstáin – Pubs/Hotels . . . . . . . . . .55

Bialanna – Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Siopaí Éadaigh – Clothes Shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Iarrachtaí Áitiúla – Local Initiatives

Glór na nGael – Inis Córthaidh . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Gael Taca, Corcaigh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..62

Forbairt Feirste – Béal Feirste . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Contae Dhún na nGall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Gaillimh le Gaeilge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Samplaí Breise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Dán – ‘Townlands’ (Poem) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

CILL FEARNA

“The names of a land show the heart of the race,They move on the tongue like the lilt of a song.You say the name and I see the placeDrumbo, Dungannon, Annalong –––––”

John HewittSUÍMH — SITES

AAchadh – fieldÁis – facilityÁit – placeAonach – assemblyAra – temple

BBaile – townBán – white or grasslandBearna – gapBuaile – milking pasture

CCabhán – milking hollowCas – bendCaol – narrowCaorán – moorCarnán – small moundCarra – causeway or stepping stonesCarrach – barren soil or rockyCarrán – scurvy grassCeapach – field or plotCéide – assembly place or driveCill – church

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LUS COILLE

Claonach – slopeClár – level placeCliabh – frame or cradleCló – shapeClós – enclosureCluain – meadowCoill – woodCoimín – commonsCoinleach – stubbleCois – besideCom – mountain recessCorrán – crescentCorcach – marshCruán – hard groundCuar – curved hollowCuasán – recessCuibhreann – tilled fieldCúirt – courtCúil – nook, cornerCúl – back

DDair - oakDál - territoryDeilgne - thornsDíseart– hermitageDoire - oak groveDoirín - grove of treesDúrlas - strong fortDraighneach - thorny placeDroighneán - thorny place

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FATHAIN

EÉadan – frontEanach – marshEasca – marsh

FFathain – little green plot.Farrach – meeting placeFearann – landFionntamhnach – fair fieldFiodh – woodFaiche – green plotForba – glebe landFuarán – spring or fountain

GGarraí – little fieldGarrán – field or groveGartan – fieldGort – plot, fieldGleann – valley or glenGleanntán – small glenGrafán – grubbed moorlandGuagán – recess

LLann – church landLéana – lawn or water meadowLios – fortLóchán – chaff or withered grassLogán – little lake or little hollowLagán – little lake or little hollow

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GLEANN MEALA

Lonnán – grassy recessLorgán – strip of land

MMacha – cattle field, yardMachaire – large field, plainMá – large field, plainMáigh – large field, plainMil – honeyMín – level landMóin – bog or moorMóinín – dry tuft in bogMulláin – downsMurbhach – low-lying land at seashoreMúrach – walled place

NNás – assembly

OÓrán – spring

PPáirc – parkPairtín – small plotPlásán – level fieldPlásóg – lawnPortach – bog

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TAMHNACH

RRáth – fortRéileán – lawn or a greenRos – grove or headland

SScairbh – shallow fordScairtín – thicketScáthlán – shelterSrath – river meadow or rowSuíomh – site

TTamhnach – arable plotTeallach – hearth or residenceTearmann – refugeTír – territoryTuar – well drained fieldTuairín – grassy plotTuath – districtTua – dry placeTuaim – tumulus (burial mound)

UÚir – soil or groundUrlann – forecourtUrlár – floorUarán – spring

“ Every stony acre has a name”

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Bói thr ín Buí

I gClár Chloinne Mhuirisbhéas mé an chéad oíche,‘S i mBalla taobh thíos de,

thosós mé ag ól,Go Coillte Mach rachad,

go ndéanfad cuairt míosa ann,I bhfogas dhá mhíle

do Bhéal an Áth Mhóir.Raifteirí

BÓITHRE — ROADSEASTÁIT — ESTATES

AArdán – terraceAscaill – avenue

BBealach – way or roadBearna – gapBóithrín – way or laneBóthar – road

CCasadh – twisted pathCasra – twisted pathCasán – pathCosán – pathCéide – drive or place of assemblyCeiseach – causewayClachán – cluster of housesClaí – ditch or fenceClaonadh – slopeCliath – hurdle or fence

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LEARGACH

Clochán – causeway or stepping stonesClochrán – causeway or stepping stonesConair – pathCoradh – bendCorrán – crescentCromadh – bendCrois – crossCuar – curveCúl – nook or cornerCúm – hollowCumar – meeting of roads or rivers

DDroichead – bridge

FFána – inclineFál – hedge or fence

IImleach – boundary

LLán – fillingLána – laneLár – centreLármhá – central plainLorgán – strip of landLeargach – mountain slope

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SIÚLÁN

RRadharc – viewRae – rowRaon – routeRian – trackRódán – little road

SSiúlán – walkSlí – trackSráid – streetSraith – a strip or row

TTeorainn – borderTóchar – causewayTollán – tunnelTulach – hillTulán – knoll

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CARRAIG MÓR

On Carraig Donn the heath is brown,The clouds are dark o’er Ard na Laoi,And many a stream comes rushing down,

To swell the angry Abhna Buí.Denny Lane

ARDA — HEIGHTSAAill – cliffAileach– stone fortAlt– hillockAltán – hillockAragail – ledgeÁrainn – ridgeArd – heightArdán – terraceArdaí – heights

BBarr – topBeann – peakBrí, Bré – hill or braeBruach – bankBun – bottom of

CCaiseal – stone fortCarn – heap of stoneCarrachán – large rockCarraig – rockCeann – headlandCéim – step or ravine

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CORR NA GRÉINE

Claí– ditch or fenceCliathán – side of hillClaonadh – slopeClochar – stony ridge or buildingCnoc– hillCorr – pointed hillCreag – cragCromleac – ancient monumentCruach – round hill or stackCuas – hollow or coveCuasán – little cave or cavity

DDaingean – fortressDroim – ridge or a round topped hill

EEiscir – ridge

FFaill – cliffFána – slopeFánán – slight slopeFánlach – open plainFóir – boundary

GGallán – standing stoneGéarán – jutting rockGóilín – gully or small inletGualainn – shoulder

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SIÁN

IIomaire – ridge

LLeaca – side of hillLeargach – sloping groundLéim – leapLeitir – hillsideLiag – pillar stoneLios – fortLochtán – terrace

MMala – brow of hillMás – long low hillsMullach – summitMullán – hillockMúr – rampart or wallMúrach – walled placeMúirnín – small rampart

RRáil – ridge of oakRáth – earthen fort

SSScailp – split in rocksSceilg – steep rockSián – fairy moundSliabh – mountainStéig – rocky ledge

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CILL ULÁN

TTeamhair – lofty placeTuaim – tumulus (burial mound)Tulach – low hill

UUachtar – upper part or topUla – boulderUlán – boulder

Farnaghandrum and Sanaghanroe,Hark to the lilt of them, see how they go,Say them out loud or whisper them low,Farnaghandrum and Sanaghanroe.

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CAIRLINN

“Mo dhiaidh a bhí gleanntáinghlas Ghaoth Dobhair,

Is beag nár bhris mo chroí.”P. Ó Maonaigh

UISCE — WET AREASAAbha, abhainn – riverAill – boulder or cliffAnach – marshÁrach – fishing weirÁth – ford

BBéal – mouth of riverBruach – riverbankBun – bottom of river

CCairlinn – mouth of river or creekCaise – streamCaladh – pier or harbourCamlinn – creek or inletCamloch – crooked lakeCamus – creekCaolán – creek or inletCaolas – straitCaológ – creek or inletCaoláire – creek or inletCasla – creekCeann – headlandCladach – stony beach

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CUAN DOBHAIR

Cladrán – stony river bedCláirín – little plainClochán – stepping stonesClochra – stony beachCrannóg – lake dwellingCraoslach – gorge,Cuan – harbourCúltrá – inner beach

DDobhar – waterDóilín – small creekDoirling – pebble beachDuán – hookDumhach – duneDumhaigh – dunes

EEas – waterfallEasca – soggy bog

FFeadán – stream or cascadeFobhar – springFuarán – spring or fountain

GGabhal – fork, junctionGaisín – little streamGlaise – small streamGlár – silt or alluviumGóilín – small inlet or gulley

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MURLOCH

IInbhear – estuaryImeall – boundaryInis – river meadow, island

LLár – centreLéana – river meadowLinn – poolLíonán – tidal inletLoch – lake

MMara – of the seaMurloch – lagoonMuir – seaMuirisc – marsh by the sea shoreMuiríneach – bent grass

OOileán – island or isolated placeÓrán – spring

PPortach – bog

RRinn – pointRianach – place of tracksRiasc – marshRos – headlandRosach – wooded

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SSáilín – sea pondSáile – sea waterScardán – cascadeSceirí – sea rocksSligeach – shelly placeSórd – sward or meadowSrath – river valleySruth – streamlet

TTairbheart – isthmus or penisulaTobar – wellTóchar – causewayTonn – waveTonnach – quagmire or marshTrá – strandTurlach – dried up lake

UUarán – springUmar – water hole

“Ar bhruach na Carraige Báine”

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LUS COILLE

“Long, long ago in thewoods of Gort na Móna”

P. French

FÁSRA — FLORAAAirne – sloe treeAilm – elmAiteann – furze

BBeith – birchBile – large treeBiolar – cressBláth – flowerBuachallán – ragwort

CCaisearbhán – dandelionCaonach – mossCaor – berryCaorthann – rowanCeannabhán – bog cottonColl – hazelCrannlann – shrubberyCraobhach – branchyCuileann – holly

DDair – oakDaróg – small oakDoire – oak grove

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DOIRÍN DARACH

Doireán – little oak groveDoirín Darach – little oak groveDonnlus – rockplantDraighneach – thorny bushesDraighneán – blackthornDreas – bramble

EEidhneán – ivy branchEo – yewEorna – barley

FFeá – beech.Féar – grassFearna – of alderFearnóg – aldersFionnán – mountain grassFraoch – heatherFuinseog – ash

GGabhrán – clematisGairbhín – small rough plantGarra Buí – celandine

IIúr – yew

LLeamhán – elmLearóg – larch

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GLEANN SAILÍ

Líon – flaxLuachra – of rushesLusra – herbsLus na sí – foxgloveLuslann – place of herbs

MMuine – shrubbery

NNóinín – daisy

OOmna – an oak, tree trunk

RRaithneach – brackenRos – groveRoisín – little groveRosán – shrubbery

SSailí – of the willowScairtín – thicketSceach – hawthorn bushSeamair – cloverSilín – cherry

TTor – bushTorrán – hillockTrom – elder tree

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IORA RUA

AINMHITHE — FAUNABBó – cowBroc – badger

CCapall – horseCoinín – rabbitCú – hound

EEilit – doe

GGabhar – goatGiorria – hareGraí – stud

IIora – squirrel

LLáir – mareLao – calf

SSearrach – foalSionnach – fox

TTorc – wild pigTarbh – bull

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FIACH DUBH

“And the boys of Barr na Sráidewent hunting for the wran”

Sigerson Clifford

ÉIN — BIRDSCCadhan – wild gooseCaislín – stone chatClochrán – wheatearColúr – pigeonCorr – heronCreabhar – woodcockCromán – harrierCrotach – curlewCuach – cuckoo

DDreoilín – wrenDroimneach – black backed gull

EEala – swan

FFaoileán – gullFáinleog – swallowFeannóg – grey crowFearán – turtle doveFiach – ravenForacha – guillemotFuiseog – lark

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CÚM IOLAIR

GGabhlán – martinGealbhán – sparrowGéis – swanGlasán – finch

IIolar – eagle

LLacha – duckLon – blackbird

SSmólach – thrush

TTraonach – corncrake

“....Ar thaobh na gréinede Shliabh na mBan

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LIOS ARD

“Is aoibhinn a bheithi mBaile an Doire,

Is aoibhinn a bheith in Achadh Laoi”

FOCAIL CÁILÍOCHTADESCRIPTIVE WORDS

AÁlainn – lovelyAoibhinn – pleasantArd – high

BBán – whiteBarr – topBeag – smallBreac – speckledBuí – yellowBun – end or bottom

CCam – crooked or bentCaol – narrowCaoin – smooth or gentleCeann – headCeathrú – quarterCeo – foggy, mistyCiúin – quiet, calmCumhra – scented or fragrant

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GLEANN LÁR

DDearg – redDonn – brownDubh – black

EEalga – nobleÉadan – brow or front

FFada – longFionn – fairFolamh – emptyFuar – cold

GGarbh – roughGeal – brightGearr – shortGlas – greenGorm – blue

IIdir – betweenÍochtar – lower partÍseal – low

LLán – fullLár – centreLárnach – centralLeath – half

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CÚL MÍN

Leathan – broadLom – bare

MMeán – middleMilis – sweetMín – smooth or levelMór – big

OÓmra – amber

RRéal – clear or brightRighin – toughRua – red, foxy or russet

“Murneen, Curneen and Coillte Bó,The three finest townlands in the

County Mayo”

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DÚN EOIN

AINMNEACHA PEARSANTAPERSONAL NAMES

A Áine, Aislinn, Aoife

BBarra, Bláithín, Bran,Breandán, Brecan, Bríd

CCaimín, Caoimhín, Caolán, Cainneach,Cathal, Ceallach, Ciarán, Ciara, Cian,Cillian, Cóilín, Colmcille, Conaire,Conall, Conán, Conn, Cormac

DDáire, Deaglán, Deirdre, Diarmuid,Doireann, Donal, Donnán, Dubhán

EÉamonn, Éanán, Eibhlín, Éilís,Eithne, Eoin

FFachtna, Feargal,Fionán, Fionnuala, Flannán

GGarbhán, Gráinne

IÍde

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CARRAIG ODHRÁN

LLaoise, Lomán, Lonán, Lorcán

MMáire, Maghnus, Maolíosa,Méabh, Muireann, Muiris

NNaos, Neasán, Niall

OOdhrán, Oisín, Órlaith

PPádraig, Piaras

RRuadhán, Róisín

SSeán, Seanán, Síle,Sinéad, Siobhán, Sorcha

TTadhg, Tiarnán

UUltán, Úna

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SAMPLAÍ — SAMPLES(FOCLÓIR)

AAbha, river…..….....Bruach na hAbhannAchadh, field……….....….…Achadh BánAileach, rocky place..............Tír AilighAill, cliff................Aill Rua, Aill DaraAilm, pine……….............. Garrán AilmAirne, sloe ..... ..............Cluain AirneÁis, facility ........................Dún ÁiseAisling, dream................Aisling GhealÁit, place ............................Cúl ÁiteAiteann, furze ................Cluain AitinnAlt /Altán, hillock ................Loch AiltAlltrach, craggy ...................AlltrachaÁlainn, lovely ..............Gleann ÁlainnAnach, marsh..................Anach CuainAoibhinn, pleasant, ..........Ard AoibhinnAonach, a fair........................AonachÁrainn, ridge…......... Árainn na mBláthArd/Arda, high/heights............Ard MórAra/Arach, temple ................Ara RuaArdán, terrace................Ardán MhuireÁrach, fishing weir ............Dún ÁrachÁrus, large dwelling ........Árus AoibhinnAsca, mountain bogland ........Asca MórAscal, avenue ..................Ascal MaraÁth, ford............................Dún Átha

ÁRDAÍ CHUAIN

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BAILE AN EASA

BBaile, town or place ..............Lár BaileBán, white ........................ Cora BánBarr, top ....................Barr na SráideBeag, little ........Urlán Beag, Dún BeagBéal, mouth ..................Béal na BláthBealach, way... ..............Bealach MórBeann, peak ................ Beanna CaolaBearna, gap .........................BearnasBeith, birch…................ Leitir BheitheBhile, of a tree……...............SeanbhileBiolar, cress…................Linn BhiolairBiorra, springs...................CúlbhiorraBlár, open plain ......................BlárnaBláth, flower…............Cuan na mBláthBó, cow ..........................Gort na BóBóithrín, lane ..................Boithrín BuíBóthar, road……...........Bóthar an EasaBrí, hill, brae ............................BréBreac, speckled....................BreacachBroc, badger ..............Domhnach BrocBrú, mansion ................Brú na BóinneBruach, river bank ..............BruachlánBuachallán, ragwort…....Buachallán BuíBuaile, pasture..............Barr na BuaileBuí, yellow........................Sliabh BuíBun, river end..............Bun na hAbhna

CCaislín, stone chat……..............CaislínCamlinn, creek or inlet….........CamlinnCaológ, creek or inlet……....An Chaológ

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CARRAIG RUA

Caoláire, creek, inlet….......An CaoláireCaor, berry…........………Mín na gCaorCapall, horse…......……Gort na gCapallCasadh, twisted path.…Casadh na hAilleCasla, creek...............….Creag ChaslaCastán, chestnut............…. Castán RuaCathair, stone fort ..........Cathair GhealCaise, stream ....................Caise CaolCabhán, hollow.............. .Lus CabháinCadhan, brent goose ....Trá na gCadhanCaiseal, stone fort ............Caiseal ArdCaisleán, castle..............SeanchaisleánCairlinn, mouth of river ..........CairlinnCam, crooked ......................CamlochCamus, creek .................Leitir CamusCaladh, harbour, pier ............CalafortCaoin, smooth, gentle ..........Ard CaoinCaol, narrow ........................CaolánCaolas, strait .................Caolas CuainCaonach, moss .............Bun CaonaighCaorán, moor .................Caorán MórCaorthann, rowan...Rath na gCaorthannCarrán, hook ..................Carrán RuaCarn, heap of stones ........Carn LárachCarra, stepping stones ........Carra MórCarrach, barren, rocky.......Fál CarrachCarrachán, scabby land... An CarrachánCarraig, rock .................Carraig LonCaológ, inlet ...................An ChaológCeann, head ....................Cinn MharaCeannabhán, bog cotton.....CeannabhánCeapach, plot ................Ceapach Lon

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CLUAIN LÓCHÁIN

Ceathrú, quarter…….......Ceathrú ChaolCéide, drive,assembly place...Céide EoinCeis, step, causeway ..........Ceis FhadaCeathrú, quarter (land) ......Ceathrú RuaCeo, foggy, misty…...........Gleann CeoCill, church ..........................CealtraCiúin, quiet, calm…..............Ros CiúinClachán, cluster ...............An ClachánCladach, stony beach ..............CladánCladrán, stony river ..........An CladránClaí, ditch, wall,hurdle ..........Claí MórClaonadh, slope..............Claonach BuíClár, level place, ....................CláirínCliath, hurdle ..................Átha CliathCliabh, frame, creel ..............CliabhánCló, shape ......................Currach ClóCloch, rock..........................CloichínClochán, stepping stones ...Clochán AoilClochar, stone building..... Má ClochairClochra, stony place….....Clochra CaoinClochrán, ear of wheat.......An ClochránClós, yard, close ....................ClosánCluarán, thistle...............Gort CluaránCluain, meadow ..........Cluain LócháinCluthair, recess, shelter ..Cluirín, CluránCnoc, hill ............................CnocánCóbh, haven .........................CóibhínCoill, wood............................CoillínCoimín, commons ............Coimín GlasCoinleach, stubble...........Coinleach ÚrColl, hazel ..........................Ros CollColúr, pigeon….........Faradh na gColúr

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COIS CUAIN

Coinín, rabbit…................…CoinigéarCois, near ........................Cois CuainCom, mountain recess….........Com LiagConair, path..................Lios ChonaireCora, weir ....................Cora ChaitlínCoradh, bend…….............Coradh CaolCorcach, marsh, swamp ........CorcaighCorr, rounded hill, ........Corr na MealaCorrán, hook, crescent ......Corrán EalaCosán, path....................Cosán RéidhCrannach, wooded ..............CrannaighCrannla, privet..................An CrannlaCrannlann, arboretum.....An ChrannlannCrannlach, brushwood......An CrannlachCrannóg, lake dwelling.....An ChrannógCraobh, branch ................CraobhachCraos, gorge .....................CraoslachCreabhar, woodcock…......An CreabharCreag, crag……............ Tobar CreigeCreagán, stony place ...Cill a’ChreagáinCríoch, territory ..............Cora CrícheCromadh, crescent............An CromadhCromán, harrier….......Gort a’ChromáinCromleac, cromlech........An ChromleacCrompán, creek...............An CrompánCrosaire, cross…............ Crosaire ArdCrotach, curlew ...............Inis CrotachCruach, round hill................CruachánCruán, hard ground .......Cruán na dTorCú, hound ....................Baile na gConCuach, cuckoo…..........Lios na gCuachCuan, harbour................. Tigh Cuain

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CÚILÍN

Cuar, bend ...................CuarbhealachCuas, cavity, hollow................CuasánCuibhreann, allotment,....An CuibhreannCúirt, court ........................An ChúirtCuisleán, soft bog.............An CuisleánCuileann, holly..............Máigh CuilinnCúil, nook,corner ....................CúilínCúl, back, neck ............Cúl Bán,CúlánCúltrá, inner beach...................CúltráCúm, mountain recess......Cúm na bhFiaCumar, meeting of rivers. ... .CumarachCumhra, fragrant ..................CumhránCurrach, wet bog................Curraichín

DDair, oak….............Darmhá, Cúl DaraDál, territory...............….Dál na gConDaróg, small oak............…Rath DarógDearg, red ......................Loch DeargDeilgne, thorns ....................DeilginisDíseart, hermitage ..............Cill DísirtDobhar, water…..............….DobharánDoire, oak grove……........ Raon DoireDóilín, small creek ..............An DóilínDoirling, stony beach ........Trá DoirlingDoirín, oak grove..............Doirín GlasDonn, brown ..................Doirín DonnDroichead, bridge..........Droichead NuaDraighneach, blackthorn......DraighneánDreas, briar ........Dreasán, Dreas DubhDreapa, stile...................... DreapachDreoilín, wren...........…Tom a’Dreoilín

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GLEANN EORNA

Droighneán, thorny place..An DroighneachDroim, round hill ..................DroimínDroimneach, gull.......Oileán DroimnighDronnlach, arched,..........An DronnlachDuán, hook......................Duán MaraDubh, black ..................Gleann Dubh.Dumhach, sand mound..........DumhaighDún, fort ..........................Dún EasaDúr, solid earth ......................DúránDúrlas, strong fort ............Dúrlas Aille

EÉadan, brow of hill ............Éadan MórEaglais, church .................An EaglaisEala, swan……....................Dún EalaEalga, noble…............…….Ráth EalgaEanach, marsh ..............Eanach DubhEas, waterfall ................Baile an EasaEasc, marsh......................Easca MórEidhneán, ivy branch….........EidhneachEilit, doe ........................Beann EilteEiscir, ridge ..................Áth EascrachEo, yew………....................Droim EoEorna, barley…..............Gleann Eorna

FFada, long.....................Cluain FhadaFaiche, a green.............Faiche na dTorFaill, cliff ..........................Faill ArdFáinleog, swallow….........An FháinleogFál, hedgerow..................Fál CarrachFána, slope ................Fánán, Fánlach

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FIONNÁN

Faoileán, gull...............Trá FhaoileáinFarrach, meeting place.........FarrachánFásach, waste ground.........Fásach MínFathain, secluded place.......Fathain ÚllFeá, beech tree ..................Na FeánnaFeadán, stream,cascade.........Feadán SíFeannán, coarse grass.........An FeannánFeannóg, grey crow….....Ascal FeannógFéar, grass………............Gort an FhéirFéarach, pasture…..........Cnoc FéarachFearán, turtle dove…......Crann FearáinFearann, land ................Fearann GlasFearn, alder ........................FearnachFearnóg, alder .......An Fhearnóg GhlasFiach, raven..................Carraig FiachFiodh, wood ..............Fiodh na gCaorFionnán, mountain grass......An FionnánFionntarnach, grass .........FionntarnachFobhar, spring ............Garrán FobhairFóir, boundary ................Gleann FóirFolamh, empty…......…Fearann FolamhForacha, guillemot….....…Tonn ForachaForba, glebe land ............Teach ForbaFraoch, heather ................Fraoch BánFuar, cold..........................Poll FuarFuarán, spring................Cill FhuaráinFuinseog, ash ……............FuinseogachFuiseog, lark ..............Carrán Fuiseog

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GLEANN CUACH

GGabhal, fork ......................GaibhlínGabhar, goat…….....……Anach GabhairGabhlán, martin…........…Rinn GabhlánGabhrán, clemetis…........Gabhrán AilleGairbhín, rough plant.....…Ros GairbhínGallán, standing stone ....... Gallán LomGamhain, calf ............Maigh GhamhnaGaorthadh, wooded valley..Gaortha MínGarra Buí, celandine.... An Gharra BhuíGartan, field….........………Gartan BeagGaisín, current.................Gaisín GealGaoth, wind ..............Baile na GaoitheGarbh, rough...................Rath GarbhGarra, little field, garden ....Garraí MórGarrán, clump, grove...Garrán DobhairGeal, bright ......................Áras GealGealbhan, sparrow...........An GealbhanGéarán, jutting rock…….... Géarán RuaGearr, short ..................Cosán GearrGéis, swan ......................Loch GéiseGiorria......................Lonnán GiorriaGlár, silt.......................Linn GlárachGlas, green..................Ceapach GhlasGlasán, finch…….... ...Gort a’ GhlasáinGleann, valley, glen…........Gleann CollGleanntán, small glen.......An GleanntánGóilín, gully……..............…Bun GóilínGorm, blue……..............…Linn GhormGort, plot……...............…Gort a’BhileGrafán, grubbed moorland….Grafán RuaGraí, colt........................Má na Graí

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GRÓIBHÍN

Grian, sunny ................Ard na GréineGrianán, sunny place,.........An GrianánGróibhín, little grove….......Gróibhín ÚrGuagán, recess ..............Guagán BarraGuala, shoulder ..........Mín na Gualann

IIdir, between....................Idir EanachImeall, boundry, …...........Imeall MaraImleach, borderland..........Imleach AilleInbhear, estuary, ................InbhearánInis, river meadow, island....Inis ChaoinÍochtar, lower part..............ÍochtarachIolar, eagle....................Gleann IolairIomaire, ridge ..................Iomaire ÚirIora, squirrel, …...................Iora RuaIúr, yew ........................Ráth an Iúir

LLacha, duck.....................Móin LachaLagán, lake, hollow…...........An LagánLán, full.........................Achadh LánLána, lane...........................An LánaLann, land.........Lann Eala, Lann DaraLantán, grazing patch.........Lantán LomLáthair, site..............Láthair na dTonnLár, centre ..........................LárnachLárach, of the mare ......Gleann LárachLeac, flagstone......................LeacachLéana, meadow ......................LéantaLeamhán, elm ................Ros LeamhánLeargach, mountain slope ........Leargán

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LUSRA

Learóg, larch…............….Cnoc LearógLeath, half ................Leath BhealaighLeathan, broad ................Áth LeathanLéim, leap ....................Léim an EichLeitir, hillside ....................Leitir MórLia, pillar, stone ....................Lios LiaLiag, pillar stone…........….Bearna LiagLiath, grey ....................Carraig LiathLinn, pool ....................... DuibhlinnLíon, flax ........................Cúil ‘a LínLíonán, submerged reef........Líonán TráLios, fort .... Lios Dubh, Lios Rua, LisínLocha, lakes ....................Locha BánaLóchán, chaff ..............Cluain LócháinLochta, loft .....................An LochtánLogán, little hollow ..............An LogánLom, bare ......................Gort LomáinLon, blackbird .............Carraig na LonLorgán, strip of land…….An Lorgán BuíLuachair, rushy place ............LuachrosLus, herb, plant............ Lusra, LuslannLus na Sí, foxglove................Lus na Sí

MMáigh, Má, plain, large field..Máigh LínMachaire, ..................Machaire MórMacha, cattle field..............Ard MachaMala, brow of hill, ……....Garrán MalaMór, large…….............….Achadh MórMuir, of the sea ..................Cúl MaraMuirisc, sea shore marsh ....An MhuiriscMás, long low hills..........Más na bhFia

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GORT NA MÓNA

Meán, middle ....................Inis MeánMil, honey ......................Dún MealaMín, mountain meadow ......Mín LárachMóinín, dry tuft bog..............MóinteánMóin, turf ................Gleann na MónaMuine, thicket ................Muine BheagMúirín, turf mould...........An Múirín ÚrMúirnín, small rampart…..........MúirnínMullach, summit ..............Mullach BánMullán, hillock…............Mullán EalgaMulláin, downs……...........Trá MulláinMúr, wall, rampart.................MúrlannMúrach, walled place........ Múrach MórMurbhach, low lying land…..MurbhaighMurlach, lagoon................An Murlach

NNás, assembly…....…Nás Mór, Nás RuaNóinín, daisy……...............Ros Nóinín

OOileán, island ..............Oileán MhuireOmna, tree trunk,an oak ......Port OmnaÓmra, amber ................Gleann ÓmraÓrán, spring well............Carraig ÓránÓsta, guest house......................Óstán

PPáirc, park.....................Páirc na LaoPáirtín, small plot....................PáirtínPlásán, level field................An PlásánPlásóg, lawn, level spot…....An Phlásóg

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SÁILÍN

Port, port .......................Port ÓmraPortach, bog.........................Portach

RRadharc, view………....Radharc an EasaRae, row ………..............Rae na CoilleRáil, ridge of oak…........... Ard RálachRaithneach, bracken…........Cúm RaithníRaon, track..........................RaonachRannach, reef................Rannach GéarRáth, fort…….....................… RáithínRéal, bright,...Sruthán Réal, Anach RéalRéileán, level green.............An RéileánRian, track, ........................Rian MórRiasc, marsh........................RiascachRinn, point ............................Rinnín,Ród, road ....................Ródán, RóidínRoighin, tough ..............Port RoigheanRos, grove ........Rosach, Rosann, DúrosRua, red ............Gleann Rua, Ruadhán

SSaibhín, habitation .......Cathair SaibhínSáile, sea water ................Gaoith SáileSaileach, sally ....Sailean, Baile SaileachSáilín, sea pond.................Sáilín MaraScairteach, thicket ..................ScairtínScairtín, thicket…..........….Scairtín LonScailp, split in rocks................ScailpínScairbh, rough place ......Scairbh LochaScardán, cascade...............An ScardánScathlán, shelter................An Scathlán

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SRUTHÁN

Sceilg, steep rocks, crag,Sceilg na dTonnSceach, hawthorn ..................SceachaSceirí, sea rocks..........Na Sceirí DubhaSeamair, clover…............Droim SeimreSearrach, foal …........Gort na SearrachSídheán, fairy mound ..................SiánSilín, cherry ….............. Gort na SilíníSlí, track........................Slí na GlaiseSíoda, silken ..................Leaba SíodaSionnach, fox............Cúl a’ tSionnaighSiúlán, a walk .................Siúlán EasaSliabh, mountain ................Sliabh RuaSligeach, shelly place..............SligeachSmólach, thrush…............Leac na SmólSórd, sward ................Sórd CholmcilleSráid, street ............Sráid na CathrachSrath, strip of land…......Srath na MónaSraith, strip of land, row ......Sraith BánSruth, small stream ................SruthánStéig, rocky ledge ................Inis StéigStigh, dwelling ..............Stigh LorcáinSuíomh, site ..................Suíomh Ealga

TTairbeart, peninsula..............TairbeartTamhnach, arable plot......An TamhnachTamhlacht, burial place.........TamhlachtTarbh, bull ....................Cluain TarbhTeallach, hearth..............Teallach BánTeamhair, lofty place..... An TeamhrachTeamhrán, small hill .......An TeamhránTearmann, refuge......Tearmann Feichín

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GORT AN ÚIR

Teorainn, border ............Cois TeorannTigh, dwelling ................Tigh ChorraTír, land, territory ..............Tír OileánTobar, well ................Baile an TobairTóchar, causeway ........,Oileán TóchairTonn, wave…....................Tonn TuileTonnach, quagmire........…Na TonnaighTor, bush....................Cluain na dTorTorrán, hillock, pile........…Torrán GealTorc, boar ......................Ceann TorcTrá, strand, beach ..........Dumhach TráTraonach, corncrake…...Mágh TraonachTrom, elder tree..................Ard TroimTuaim, burial mound ........Tuaim LeasaTuath, district ...................Na TuathaTulach, hill ........................TulachánTuar, a bleaching green ............TuairínTur, arid ......................Turán, TuirínTua, dry place.................Tua na gConTulán, knoll.............................TulánTurlach, dried up lake........Turlach Mór

UÚir, earth, clay ................Gort an ÚirUlán, penitential stone .......Ulán BhrídeUmar, water hole ..............Umar GealÚr, heath .........................Móin ÚraUrlann, forecourt......................Urlan

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RINN EANNA

LOGAINMNEACHA NA SIONNA

Ard CaoinArd na MaraArd na Gréine

Bóthar LinneBóthar na Luachra

Cluain RuaCarraig DonnCarraig Lia

Cill ChaisCluain Airne

Cluain AoibhinnCluain LiaCoill an Fhia

DeilginisDún an Óir

FearnógGleann Rua

Inis EalgaInis Fáil

Inis SíodaLios Rua

LisínRian na Rí

Ros MínRos Silín

Rosán Óir

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DÚN ÁTHA

ÁRASÁIN — APARTMENTS

Áras GealÁraslannAileachAill na Gréine

AirneogÁis

AislingAlt na GréineAn CaladhAn Carn

An ChathairAn Chúirt

An ChreagAn CruachánAn DóirínAn Gallán

An GrianánAn MúirnínAn TáinAn TúrAn Teallach

AonachAragail

ArasArd na Cúirte

Ard na GréineArdán

BadánBallánBeanna

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TEAMHAIR

BearnaBlarnaBrú na GréineBrú na Sionna

BronnánBrosna

CaisealCaiseal ArdCannachánCarn na Gréine

Carn DoireCarn Lia

CarraCeannabhánCill AodáinClachán Bán

Clachán GealConair Locha

Croí na SionnaCruach na Gréine

Dál na GréineDál Riada

Dún AraDún EoghainDún MórDún MealaDún na Gréine

Dún RíDúrlas

DroimínDroimneach

Fearnóg

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NÁS NA SIONNA

FeileastromFaicheGabhrán

GabhraGallánInis FáilLeacach

Lia FáilLios Geal

Lios na GréineMúrlannMagh AdhairMóinín

Nás na SionnaNa hÁrdaí

Óstán,Óstlann

RaithneachRath BánRos Rua

Sliabh na GréineTearmann MealaTulánTúr Mór

Tuath na GréineTulachán

Urlann Mór

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TONN TUAITHE

TITHE TABHAIRNE–ÓSTÁIN(Moltaí- Suggestions)

AirleachánAisling GhealAn Bonn Óir

An Bosca CeoilAn Bradán Feasa

An BranndaAn CúinneAn Cúl BáireAn Capaillín Fionn

An CarraigínAn ChrannógAn ChrotachAn Crúiscín LánAn Cúilfhionn

An DíseartAn Damhán AllaAn DreoilínAn Droichead BuíAn FuaránAn Gadaí GránnaAn Gobán Saor

An Leannán SíAn Leath Bhaile

An LochtánAn PíobaireAn Poc ar Buile

An RoisínAn Súisín BánAn Spailpín Fánach

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LOCH a tSÁILE

An SpealadóirAn TáinAn TearmannAnach CuainArdaí Chuain

Bímís ag ÓlBardógBean a GhleannaBean a TíBean an Fhir Rua

Bean An tSléibheBean an Leanna

Beanna BeolaBearna MórBinsín LuachraBléanach

Bodhrán BuíBog Braon

Bonnán BuíBrian BorúBuachaill BáireBuachaill Caol Dubh

Buachallán BuíCuirín Dubh

Cúl an TíCúlchaintCaisearbhánCaislín Dearg

Caitlín ÓgCanachán

Caoch Ó LaoireCaora Bhán

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SONNACH

Carn AoilighCasadh an tSúgáin

Ceól an PhíobaireCeannabhánCill AodáinClár Bog Deil

Cnoc na CoilleCoinleach Ghlas

Corr na SíógDóilínDóirínDúlamánDún na Gréine

Deoch an DoraisDónall na Gréine

Drúichtín MónaDraighneán DonnÉamonn a'ChnoicEoghan Rua

FarrachFear a’ Bhata

Fiach an Mhada RuaFuine GréineGleann na MónaInis Fáil

Lán a’ PhotaLia Fáil

Loch AltánLondubh an ChairnLondubh BinnLuí na Gréine

Lus na Gréine

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DEOCH AN DORAIS

Maidrín RuaMo Ghile MearNead na LachanPáistín FionnPeigí Leitir MórPléaráca

Poc ar BuilePota Lán

Preab san ÓlRóísín DubhRos na RúnRosc CathaSíle Ní Ghadhra

Sú na hEornaSail Óg RuaSceilpínDraighneach

ScileánSeanchaintSetanta

Sliabh Geal GuaSliabh na Gréine

Sliabh na mBanStaicín EornaTúirnín LínTart na Córa

Tigh ChorraTobar na Beatha

Tobar na GréineTobar TaoscáinTrucaillín DonnTuath Nua

Uisce Beatha

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BRÚ NA BÓINNE

BIALANNA – ÓSTÁIN(Moltaí- Suggestions)An Béal BeoAn Bairín BreacAn BardógAn BearógAn BonnógAn Bradán FeasaAn Breac DonnAn Clár Bog DeilAn Cuirín DubhAn Cuirin DeargAn DraighneánAn GrianánAn LuslannAn SpíonánAn Túirnín LínAn Uain BheoBonnachánCúl na GréineCoireánEala BhánGarra na GréineLios na MealaLus na GréineNa GrabhrógaNa SilíníPota LánSicín LicínSidheánUan ÓgUrlann

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AN SCATHÁN

SIOPAÍ ÉADAIGH – BOUTIQUES(Moltaí- Suggestions)Áille ÓgAislingAisling GhealAn BídeachAn BobaillínAn ChúirtAn Mhaighdeán MharaAn Mhaighdean ÓgAn Páisdín FionnAn ScathánAn Súisín BánAoibhinnBean an Fhir RuaBríd BhéasachBuachaill Caol DubhCúl an TíCailín na Gruaige DoinneCaitlín ÓgCliú agus CáilEoghan RuaRóisínRún na mBanSíle Ní GhadhraSaileóg RuaSidheánTír na nÓgTobar GealÚna Bhán

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Cluain na CroiseCluain na MaraCluain ÓirCluain ÓrgaCnoc Ard

Cnoc na Gréine

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FIONNUISCE

Coill BheagCois Cille

Cois CoilleCois Coillte

Cois FarraigeCois na hAbhann

Cois na TráCois RiascCroí an BhaileCuasnóg

Cúil na CoilleCúl na GréineDún EalaDún Eoin

Dún na SéadGleann ÁrasGleann CaoinGleann DaraGleann Gréine

Gleann na RíGleasc na mBreacGlór na Mara

Inis SiodaLann RuaLios na FeáLios na Gréine

Lus na MalaPáirc an Ghleanna

Páirc na GréinePáirc na hAbhann

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SráideannaAn Ceann ArdAn Dubhais MhórAscaill Ard na bhFeáBóthar na bhFálBóthar na Carraige BáineBóthar SeoigheCois CluanaCé an tSléibhe DhuibhSráid Cluain DarachSráid na Sceiche

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An Gáinne MórAn GallánAn Mullán

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Ard na Gaoithe

LIOS AN EASA

Ascaill an Stáisiúin

Baile na Carraige

Clár na Sí

Cluain Airne

Cluain Darach

Cluain na Finne

Coill na Rós

Cúirt Cois Locha

Cúl na Cille

Dún Ard

Gleann an Átha

Gleann Aoibhinn

Gleann na Gréine

Gort na mBó

Léim an Bhradáin

Na Scáthanna

Páirc na gCloch

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Radharc Loch Álainn

Rinn na Mara

Ros Lí

Ros Mór

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LÉIM AN FHIA

Ard an Chóiste Ard an LochaArd Fraoigh Ard LusArd na Coille Ard na GaoitheArdán an Clochair Ardán GlasAsca Beag

BBaile an Chóiste Barr AilleBarr na Carraige Barr na CluanaBarr Taoide Béal CiúinBéal Srutha Bealach an ChlochairBinn Bhán BinsínBoireann Bheag Bóthar le ChéileBr. an Teampaill Brú na MaraBruach na Mara Bun A'ChnoicBun Caise Busáras na Gaillimhe

CCaireál Mór Caiseal EalaCaiseal Mara Caiseal ÓirCaiseal Úr Caisleán ÓirCaisleán Caladh MórCarn Ard Carraig ArdCarraig Liath CarraigCarraigín Cartúr MórCastán Ceann AclaCeann Baoi Ceann BoirneCeann Caillí Ceann CléireCeann Iorrais Ceann Léime

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ROS FEARNA

Céide House Cill ArdCill Cais Cill Tullaigh HouseCloch Ard Cloch na SíClochrán Clós ArdClós na Coille Cluain AirneCluain Ard Cluain DaraCluain Fada Cluain MórCluain na Mara Cluain RiocairdCluainín Cnoc an ÓirCnoc na Cille Cnoc RuaCnocán Glas Coill AoibhinnCoill Mhara Coillte MhuirluinneCois Cé Cois TeampaillCor Boise Corrán GlasCreig na Coille Croit na MaraCuan Glas Cuan na CoilleCuar na Lus Cúirt BhreacCúirt Éanna Cúirt Lios na GréineCúirt na hAbhann Cúirt na LusCúirt na Mara Cúirt na RásaíCúirt na Trá Cúirt UisceCúl Aitinn

DDoire Beag Doire DaraDoire Glas DriseogDroim Caoin Drom ArdDrom Óir DuirlingDún a' Rí Dún Álainn

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NA CEALLA BEAGA

Dún an Óir Dún BreathnachDún Briota Dún ChormaicDún Daingean Dún EaltanDún Léinn Dún na CarraigeDún na Coiribe Dún ÓdaDún Rí Dún SáileDúnára Durabhán

FFána Búrca Fána GlasFearann Rí FearnógFionnuisce

GGarraí Aiteann Garraí de BrúnGarraí Dónaill Garraí GamhainGarraí Sheáin Garrán ArdGarrán Glas Garrán ÍsealGeata na Cathrach Geata na MaraGlasán Glasleic HouseGlasloch Gleann an RíGleann Bán Gleann DaraGleann Eorna Gleann MórGleann na Coille Gleann na RíGleann na Sí Gleann na SmólGleann na Trá Gleann NóinínGleann Óir Gleann RuaGlór na Mara Gort an Teampaill

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CILL NA MÓNA

Gort Cam Gort GlasGort Gréine Gort LéinnGort na Bró Gort na CoiribeGort na gCapall Gort na GlaiseGort Rua Gort ThiarGrianán Geal

LLann na Farraige LeargánLéas na hAbhann Léas na MaraLeitir Búrca Linn BhuíLios an Uisce Lios CaisilLios Ealtan Lios LurganLios na Rún LioscarraigLios Mór Luí na GréineLus Léana Lus Liath

MMaigh Búrca MaolriachMullán Mór

NNa Creaga Na Cúilíní

PPlasán Plasán Br. Áth CinnPort an Chairrín Port Caisil

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BUN CNOIC

RRadharc an Chláir Radharc an LeasaRadharc na Farraige Radharc na gCorrRéalt na Mara, Rian LuachraRiasc na Rí Rinn LiaRinn Mhara Ros AitinnRos Ard Ros GealRos na Sí Rosán GlasRoscam

SSáilín Sceilg ArdSilín Slí BúrcaSlí na Sruthán Sliabh ArdSliabh Rua Só na TráSruthán Mhuirlinne Suan

TTeach Fiontraíochta Tearmann EalaTí Airt Tí BhrianTí Choinn Tí ChormaicTí Dhaithí Tí DhiarmadaTí Dhomhnaill Tí FhearhuisTí Fhiacha Tí FhlainnTí Luaghaidh Tí MhailTí Néill Tí RuairíTír na gCapall Tonn na MaraTor Buí Tuí BhriainTulach Ard Túr Éanna

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AN CORRÁN

An Cimín Mór The Big Common

An Corrán The Crescent

An Cúlán The Little Nook

An Fuarán The Spring Well

An Fiodán The Stream

An Logán The Small Hollow

An Lusán The Tiny Herb

An Tuairín The Green

An Seanbhaile The Old Town

Áras Ghuaire Guaire House

Áras Lir Lir House

Áras Mhanannáin Mannannan Hse.

Áras na Trá Beach House

Ard Fraoigh Height of Heather

Ardán Glas Green Hillock

Barr Aille Cliff Summit

Binn Bhán Fair Peak

Bun Caise Stream End

Caiseal Eala Swan Stone Fort

Cill Ard High Church

Cnoc Rua Red Hill

Corrán Glas Green Crescent

Cúirt Éanna Enda Court

Dún Áras

Cuan Glas Green Harbour

Cúirt na Trá Court of the Beach

Doire Glas Green Oak Grove

Driseog Bramble

Drom Ard High Ridge

Dún Rí Fortress of Kings

Duirling Stony Beach

Fána Glas Green Slope

Fionnuisce Clear Water

Garraí Aiteann Garden of Furze

Garrán Ard High Grove

Garrán Íseal Low Grove

Garrán Glas Green Grove

Gleann Dara Valley of Oak

Gleann Nóinín Daisy Valley

Gleann Óir Golden Meadow

Gleann Rua Red Valley

Gort Glas Green Field

Gort Gréine Sunny Field

Gort Thiar West Field

Grianán Geal Bright Bower

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Cluain Ála inn

Mullán Mór Great Hillock

Na Cúilíní The Little Nooks

Rinn Mhara Ocean Point

Sceilg Ard High Reef

Suan Slumber

Tearmann Eala Swan Refuge

Tulach Ard High Mound

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Inis Rí

SAMPLAÍ BREISEAdditional samples based

on chosen wordsCluain:

Cluain na GéiseCluainínCluain LárachCluain MínCluain EalaCluain AirneCluain Dara

Dobhar:Cuan DobhairCarn Dobhair

Doirín:Doirín GlasDoirín RuaDoirín na gCuach

Eas:Gleann EasaCúl EasaBoithrín EasaEasa DaraLios an Easa

Fál:Carraig FáilCorrán FáilLia Fáil

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Cúl na Gréine

Gort:GoirtínGort RuaGort MórGort An ÓirGort Nua

Inbhear:Cois InbhirDuán Inbhir

Óir:Dún an ÓirDroim an ÓirLann an Óir

Omna:Gort OmnaOmnachLios Omna

Ros:Ros FearnaRosachRos CaolNa Rosa

Tulach:TulachánTulach AoireTulach Lom

Lios Daróg

TOWNLANDSDon’t let them steal our heritage,

Faceless men in grey suitsWho with bulldozing bureaucracy

Trade melodious placenamesFor numbers.

Caring nothing for traditionNor family pride.

The townlands are ours,Identifications,

Personal and precious surnamesNot to be surrendered lightly.Hold firm to the old places

Named and nurtured by our forebearsAnd proudly keep for posterity

Our sense of place.Brigid Winter

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Inis Beag

Nótaí

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Doir e Bán

Nótaí

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