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<text><body><div><p><span><pb n="622"/></span>
<lb n="1"/><span>PLACE NAMES FROM OUR</span>
<lb n="2"/><span>OLDER LITERATURE.</span></p>
<lb n="3"/>
<lb n="4"/><p><span>BY C.S. BOSWELL.</span></p>
<lb n="5"/>
<lb n="6"/><p><span>I. </span></p>
<lb n="7"/>
<lb n="8"/><p><span>Aband Ara (Abhainn Ara) (I) in Barony Clanwilliam,</span>
<lb n="9"/><span>S.W. Co. Tipp., flows W. Town Tipperary, joins</span>
<lb n="10"/><span>Aharlogh before its junction with Suir at Cahir.</span>
<lb n="11"/><span>(2).  Tributary of Deel, Co. Limerick.</span></p>
<lb n="12"/>
<lb n="13"/><p><span>Aband Bec (Abhainn beag), now Avonbeg, flows </span>
<lb n="14"/><span>through Glenmalure, debouches at Arklow.</span></p>
<lb n="15"/>
<lb n="16"/><p><span>Aband dá Lulgach (Loilgach, mod: (modern) Abhainn dá</span>
<lb n="17"/><span>Loilgheach) = Owendalulagh, CO. Gal. flows from S.</span>
<lb n="18"/><span>Aughty to L. Cooter, near Gort.  Name form two </span>
<lb n="19"/><span>milch kine of Echtghe, a lady of the Tuatha D. D., </span>
<lb n="20"/><span>wife of Fergus Lusc, cup bearer to king of</span>
<lb n="21"/><span>Conacht, who grazed them there.</span></p>
<lb n="22"/>
<lb n="23"/><p><span>Aband Mór (Abhainn Mór, Avonmore) (1) proper </span>
<lb n="24"/><span>name of the Avoca river, Co. Wicklow.</span>
<lb n="25"/><span>(2).  The Cork Blackwater.</span>
<lb n="26"/><span>(3).  The Blackwater flowing into L. Neagh.</span></p>
<lb n="27"/>
<lb n="28"/><p><span>Aband Ui gCathbhadh (Abhainn Uí Chobhthaigh) former name</span>
<lb n="29"/><span>of Nenagh river, joins L. Derg in Bar. of</span>
<lb n="30"/><span>Dromineer.  From the Ui Cathbhadh, the tribe of</span>
<lb n="31"/><span>the territory.</span></p>
<lb n="32"/>
<lb n="33"/><p><span>Abann, abhainn, f. aband.</span></p>
<lb n="34"/>
<lb n="35"/><p><span>Achadh Chonaire, Achonry, Co. Sigo.</span></p>
<lb n="36"/>
<lb n="37"/><p><span>Achadh Conchinne, old name of Killaha, Bar. Magunihy,</span>
<lb n="38"/><span>Co. Kerry.</span></p>
<lb n="39"/>
<lb n="40"/><p><span>Achadh da Eó, Aghadoe, near L. Léin.</span></p>
<lb n="41"/>
<lb n="42"/><p><span>Achadh Robhair (corrupted into A Gabhar), Aghagower,</span>
<lb n="43"/><span>Co. Mayo; a holy well, now known as St.</span>
<lb n="44"/><span>Patrick's Well.</span></p>
<lb n="45"/>
<lb n="46"/><p><span>Achadh Leithderg, in Bar. Fernmagh.</span></p>
<lb n="47"/>
<lb n="48"/><p><span>Achadh Úr, Freshford, Kilkenny.</span></p>
<lb n="49"/>
<lb n="50"/><p><span>Aenach, Aonach. F. Oenach.</span></p>
<lb n="51"/>
<lb n="52"/><p><span>Aes (Aos) Gréine, from</span>
<lb n="53"/><span>Castleconnell to Sing-</span>
<lb n="54"/><span>land (Saingil) 1 mile</span>
<lb n="55"/><span>S. E. Limerick inclus-</span>
<lb n="56"/><span>ive.</span></p>
<lb n="57"/>
<lb n="58"/><p><span>Aes Trí Maige (Aos Trí </span>
<lb n="59"/><span>Muighe), in Bar. Clan-</span>
<lb n="60"/><span>william, Co. Limerick.</span></p>
<lb n="61"/>
<lb n="62"/><p><span>Afterwards included in</span>
<lb n="63"/><span>the Tuath of Ua Conaing</span>
<lb n="64"/><span>(Gunning).</span></p>
<lb n="65"/>
<lb n="66"/><p><span>Aicill, Hill of Skreen, to which Cormac is said to </span>
<lb n="67"/><span>have retired to compose his Glossary.</span></p>
<lb n="68"/>
<lb n="69"/><p><span>Ailbhine, corrupted in Delvin, a river btrween Co.s</span>
<lb n="70"/><span>Dublin and Meath.</span></p>
<lb n="71"/>
<lb n="72"/><p><span>Aildúin, Sliabh, Devil's Bit Mountains, Co. Tipperary.</span></p>
<lb n="73"/>
<lb n="74"/><p><span>Aileach Frighrinn</span>
<lb n="75"/><span>Aileach Neid</span>
<lb n="76"/><span>Remains 4 miles N.S. </span>
<lb n="77"/><span>of Derry - since known </span>
<lb n="78"/><span>as Grianán Ailigh -</span>
<lb n="79"/><span>Aileach said to be a </span>
<lb n="80"/><span>daughter of Badóir,</span>
<lb n="81"/><span>King of Alba; eloped </span>
<lb n="82"/><span>from her husband to</span>
<lb n="83"/><span>Ireland, where she</span>
<lb n="84"/><span>married Eochaidh Doimh-</span>
<lb n="85"/><span>lén, Árd Rí, from whom</span>
<lb n="86"/><span>she received the old</span>
<lb n="87"/><span>seat of the Dagda, Dún</span>
<lb n="88"/><span>an Dagda, thenceforth</span>
<lb n="89"/><span>called in her name.</span>
<lb n="90"/><span>The 3 Collas were</span>
<lb n="91"/><span>their sons.  Aileach</span>
<lb n="92"/><span>subsequently became</span>
<lb n="93"/><span>the seat of the northern</span>
<lb n="94"/><span>Ui Néill.</span></p>
<lb n="95"/>
<lb n="96"/><p><span>Ailfind, Elphin, Co. Rosocmmon, formorly Ros na</span>
<lb n="97"/><span>hEchraide.</span></p>
<lb n="98"/>
<lb n="99"/><p><span>Áilinn (Cnoc Aillinne, Dún Aillinne), Knock-Aulin,</span>
<lb n="100"/><span>near Kilcullen, Kildare.  A seat of the Kings of </span>
<lb n="101"/><span>Laigen.  Place where Sirna Saeglach was slain,</span>
<lb n="102"/><span>Also Ederscel.</span></p>
<lb n="103"/>
<lb n="104"/><p><span>Aillinne, Loc, L. Allen, Co. Leitrim.</span>
<lb n="105"/></p>
</div>
<pb n="622"/>
<div><lb n="106"/><p><span>Aine Cliach, Knockany, Co. Limerick.  Cliach, the</span>
<lb n="107"/><span>name of the Tuath thereabout.</span></p>
<lb n="108"/>
<lb n="109"/><p><span>Ainninn, Loch, L. Ennell, near Mullingar.  Said to </span>
<lb n="110"/><span>have burst forth, temp.:  Nemed.</span></p>
<lb n="111"/>
<lb n="112"/><p><span>Aircealtar, f. Aras Celtair agus Dún dá leth glas.</span></p>
<lb n="113"/>
<lb n="114"/><p><span>Aird ulad, f. árda.</span></p>
<lb n="115"/>
<lb n="116"/><p><span>Airghiall, see Oirghialla.</span></p>
<lb n="117"/>
<lb n="118"/><p><span>Airther Maighe, Armoy, in an angle of the river Bush,</span>
<lb n="119"/><span>Co. Antrim.</span></p>
<lb n="120"/>
<lb n="121"/><p><span>Almu Laigen (Almhain), Hill of Allen, about 5 miles</span>
<lb n="122"/><span>N. of Kildare Town, a residence of Finn.  In</span>
<lb n="123"/><span>Acallamh na Seanórach (ed. Stokes, Irische Texte,</span>
<lb n="124"/><span>II.  1252-65) the following derivations are given.  (1).</span>
<lb n="125"/><span>From Almha, its owner, temp. : Nemed.  (2).  Almha</span>
<lb n="126"/><span>daughter of Bracan or Bocan (of the T.D.D.,</span>
<lb n="127"/><span>whose ráth it was, then called Tulach na Faircsina),</span>
<lb n="128"/><span>m. Cumal Mac Tréunmóir.  (3).  From the</span>
<lb n="129"/><span>great herds (alma) pastured there by Iucna the</span>
<lb n="130"/><span>wealthy.  (4).  From the lime (do'n alumhuin, Lat.</span>
<lb n="131"/><span>alumen) with which its builder, Nuadha Drái,</span>
<lb n="132"/><span>covered it.</span></p>
<lb n="133"/>
<lb n="134"/><p><span>Altraighe Cúile (al. caille) Beara, the Tuath of the</span>
<lb n="135"/><span>Ui Alta, from Spa of Tralee to Fenit.</span></p>
<lb n="136"/>
<lb n="137"/><p><span>Ára (Inis) (1)  The Aran Isles, Galway Bay, .i. Ára</span>
<lb n="138"/><span>Mór, Inis Meadhón agus Ára Airther.  Cormac calls</span>
<lb n="139"/><span>the first Ára Irthir Is-isidhe an Ára Iarthar Betha.</span>
<lb n="140"/><span>(2).  Aran Isle, off W. of Donegal.</span></p>
<lb n="141"/>
<lb n="142"/><p><span>Ara Cliach, tuath about Knockany Co. Limerick.</span></p>
<lb n="143"/>
<lb n="144"/><p><span>Ara Tíre, an ancient tuath = Bar.  Ara, Co. Tipperary,</span>
<lb n="145"/><span>S. E. of L. Derg.</span></p>
<lb n="146"/>
<lb n="147"/><p><span>Aras Celtar (also Aircealtair), another name for</span>
<lb n="148"/><span>Dún dá leth glas, a great ráth near Downpatrick,</span>
<lb n="149"/><span>named after Celtchair; otherwise Dún C., Ráth</span>
<lb n="150"/><span>C., burial place of St. Patrick.</span></p>
<lb n="151"/>
<lb n="152"/><p><span>Arbhach, Loch, = L. Arrow, S. E. Sligo.</span></p>
<lb n="153"/>
<lb n="154"/><p><span>Árd Abla, Lisardoulin, near Longford.</span></p>
<lb n="155"/>
<lb n="156"/><p><span>Árd Achadh, Ardagh, Co. Longford.</span></p>
<lb n="157"/>
<lb n="158"/><p><span>Árd Brecáin, Ardbreckan, Meath, about 5 miles W.</span>
<lb n="159"/><span>of Navan.</span></p>
<lb n="160"/>
<lb n="161"/><p><span>Árd Cóemáin (Caemáin), Ardcavan, Wexford.</span></p>
<lb n="162"/>
<lb n="163"/><p><span>Árd Cuillinn, (1) apparently N. of L. Ramor, Cavan,</span>
<lb n="164"/><span>near "Virginia"; in t.b.c.  (2) in Machaire</span>
<lb n="165"/><span>Laigen.</span></p>
<lb n="166"/>
<lb n="167"/><p><span>Árd Eolairg, somewhere on Loch Feabhail (Foyle);</span>
<lb n="168"/><span>also Cárn Eolairg, Carraig E., Mag nE.</span></p>
<lb n="169"/>
<lb n="170"/><p><span>Árd Ferta (since Ard Ferta Brendain), Ardfert.</span></p>
<lb n="171"/>
<lb n="172"/><p><span>Árd Fíonáin, Ardfinnan, Bar. Iffa and Offa W., Tip-</span>
<lb n="173"/><span>perary, on the Suir.</span></p>
<lb n="174"/>
<lb n="175"/><p><span>Árd Ladhrann, probably Ardamines, E coast of Wex-</span>
<lb n="176"/><span>ford, where remains of a curious moat (O'Don.),</span>
<lb n="177"/><span>in territory of Ui Ceinsellaigh; burial place of</span>
<lb n="178"/><span>Ladra, a companios of Cesair.</span></p>
<lb n="179"/>
<lb n="180"/><p><span>Árd Macha, Armagh; the Macha from whom it was</span>
<lb n="181"/><span>named variously stated as (1) the wife of Nemed;</span>
<lb n="182"/><span>(2) daughter of Aedh Ruadh (Macha Mongruadh)</span>
<lb n="183"/><span>upset tripartite succession to monarchy, con-</span>
<lb n="184"/><span>quered Conacht and compelled her captives to</span>
<lb n="185"/><span>build her a ráth here; thence Cluain Macha, q.v.</span>
<lb n="186"/><span>4532, A.M.F.M.; (3) Macha, wife of Crundchú,</span>
<lb n="187"/><span>from whence the Cess Róidín Uladh; (4)? wife</span>
<lb n="188"/><span>of Concobar.  N.B. - Macha was one of the three</span>
<lb n="189"/><span>war goddesses; qy. whether name indicates an</span>
<lb n="190"/><span>original seal of worship).  Old names - Ráith</span>
<lb n="191"/><span>Sailenn, Árd Sáilech.</span></p>
<lb n="192"/>
<lb n="193"/><p><span>Árd na Cithne, Smerwick Harbour (caithne = arbutus).</span></p>
<lb n="194"/>
<lb n="195"/><p><span>Árd na Gemlec (also Cnocach) now Knockagh Hill, 3</span>
<lb n="196"/><span>miles N.E. Cahir; abode of File, Fercheas Mac</span>
<lb n="197"/><span>Comáin, slayer of Lughaidh Mac Con, 225 A.D.</span>
<lb n="198"/><span>(F.M.).</span></p>
<lb n="199"/>
<lb n="200"/><p><span>Árd na Sáilech = Árd Macha.</span></p>
<lb n="201"/>
<lb n="202"/><p><span>Árd Nemed (Neimhidh), Barrymore Island, near</span>
<lb n="203"/><span>Queenstown, Cork; burial place of Nemed.  In</span>
<lb n="204"/><span>the Crích Liatháin.</span></p>
<lb n="205"/>
<lb n="206"/><p><span>Árda Cianachta, S. part of Co. Louth, included in the</span>
<lb n="207"/><span>grant to Tadhg Mac Céin for his services in the</span>
<lb n="208"/><span>battle of Crinna; now Bar. Ferrard,</span></p>
<lb n="209"/>
<lb n="210"/><p><span>Árda (Áird) Uladh, the Ards; the peninsula between</span>
<lb n="211"/><span>L. Cuain (Strangford L.) and the sea.</span></p>
<lb n="212"/>
<lb n="213"/><p><span>Argat Ros, a wood on the Nore, Co. Kilk., whence</span>
<lb n="214"/><span>Ballyragget derives its name.</span></p>
<lb n="215"/>
<lb n="216"/><p><span>Asall, Assal, the territory about Cnoc Droma Asail, or</span>
<lb n="217"/><span>Tory Hill, near Croom, Co. Limerick,</span>
<lb n="218"/><span>also a name of a dún on the same hill.</span></p>
<lb n="219"/>
<lb n="220"/><p><span>Átha an Chamais, on Suir, 2 miles N. of Cashel; now</span>
<lb n="221"/><span>Camus Bridge.</span></p>
<lb n="222"/>
<lb n="223"/><p><span>Átha an Urchair, now Baile Átha an Urchair, Ard-</span>
<lb n="224"/><span>nurcher, Westmeath, from the "shot" by Cet</span>
<lb n="225"/><span>Mac Magach at Concobar, with the brain of</span>
<lb n="226"/><span>Mesgedra.</span></p>
<lb n="227"/>
<lb n="228"/><p><span>Áth Brega (Breagha), Athbrea on the Boyne.</span></p>
<lb n="229"/>
<lb n="230"/><p><span>Áth Bude Tlachtgha (Áth Buidhe), village of Athboy,</span>
<lb n="231"/><span>Meath.</span></p>
<lb n="232"/>
<lb n="233"/><p><span>Áth Cliath an Chorainn, now Ballymote, Sligo.</span></p>
<lb n="234"/>
<lb n="235"/><p><span>Áth Cliath Duibhlinne, Baile Átha Cliath, Dublin.  The</span>
<lb n="236"/><span>eastern termination of Eiscir Riada.</span></p>
<lb n="237"/>
<lb n="238"/><p><span>Áth Cliath Meadraighe, now Droichead an Chláirín</span>
<lb n="239"/><span>Clarin Bridge, Galway, from Meadraide, a </span>
<lb n="240"/><span>peninsula in Galway Bay, the western end of</span>
<lb n="241"/><span>the Eiscir Riada.</span></p>
<lb n="242"/>
<lb n="243"/><p><span>Áth Caille (Coille) Ruaidhe, on the Shannon in Lower</span>
<lb n="244"/><span>Ormond, Tipperary, oppposite Castle at Kiltaroe</span>
<lb n="245"/><span>(Coillte Ruaidhe) or Redwood Park.</span></p>
<lb n="246"/>
<lb n="247"/><p><span>Áth Croich, near Shannon Harbour - till Toirdealbhach</span>
<lb n="248"/><span>Ua Conchubhair built bridge (reg., 1136-56 as Árd-</span>
<lb n="249"/><span>Rí). </span></p>
<lb n="250"/>
<lb n="251"/><p><span>Áth Dara, Adare, Barony Coshma, Limerick.</span></p>
<lb n="252"/>
<lb n="253"/><p><span>Áth Fhirdia, Ardee, ford on river Nith (Dee) in Conaille</span>
<lb n="254"/><span>Murthemhne (N. Louth) where Firdia slain by</span>
<lb n="255"/><span>Cuchulaind in the war of the T.B.C., whence</span>
<lb n="256"/><span>name commonly derived, but int he T.B.C. the</span>
<lb n="257"/><span>tribe of the district are already called Fir</span>
<lb n="258"/><span>Ardaí.</span>
<lb n="259"/></p>
</div>
<pb n="623"/>
<div><lb n="260"/><p><span>Áth Grenncha, see Cnodhba.</span></p>
<lb n="261"/>
<lb n="262"/><p><span>Áth Í, Athy on Barrow, Ae, King of Mumha, slain by</span>
<lb n="263"/><span>Lughaidh Laeighseach - see under Laeighis.</span></p>
<lb n="264"/>
<lb n="265"/><p><span>Áth Iarainn, west of Ardee, Áth Fhirdiaidh.</span></p>
<lb n="266"/>
<lb n="267"/><p><span>Áth in Foraire, in sl. Fuaith.</span></p>
<lb n="268"/>
<lb n="269"/><p><span>Áth Issel = Athassel, in Barony Clanwilliam, Tipperary</span>
<lb n="270"/><span>3 miles west of Cashel.</span></p>
<lb n="271"/>
<lb n="272"/><p><span>Áth Liag (1) ancient ford at northern extremity of</span>
<lb n="273"/><span>Loch Ribh, on the Shannon - site of Lanesborough,</span>
<lb n="274"/><span>thence called Baile Átha Liag.</span></p>
<lb n="275"/>
<lb n="276"/><p><span>(2)  Athleague on river Suca.</span></p>
<lb n="277"/>
<lb n="278"/><p><span>Áth Luain = formerly Áth</span>
<lb n="279"/><span>Mór or Áth Lughaid.</span></p>
<lb n="280"/>
<lb n="281"/><p><span>Áth Luain Mhic Luigh-</span>
<lb n="282"/><span>dheach.</span></p>
<lb n="283"/>
<lb n="284"/><p><span>Athlone.  From the Luan or </span>
<lb n="285"/><span>loin of the Findbennach,</span>
<lb n="286"/><span>tossed down there by the</span>
<lb n="287"/><span>Dond Cuailgne on his</span>
<lb n="288"/><span>triumphant return.  [Really</span>
<lb n="289"/><span>derived, most probably,</span>
<lb n="290"/><span>from a man's name.</span></p>
<lb n="291"/>
<lb n="292"/><p><span>Áth Lughaidh, F. Áth Luain.</span></p>
<lb n="293"/>
<lb n="294"/><p><span>Áth Maighne, on river Eithne or Inny, west of Castle-</span>
<lb n="295"/><span>pollard, in Parish of Mayne, Barony Fore, West-</span>
<lb n="296"/><span>meath, an ancient boundary between north and</span>
<lb n="297"/><span>south Tetba.  It was geis upon the Kings of</span>
<lb n="298"/><span>Connacht to cross the ford with an army on the</span>
<lb n="299"/><span>first Tuesday after Samhain.  O'Donovan suggests</span>
<lb n="300"/><span>that this was later than St. Patrick, who cursed</span>
<lb n="301"/><span>the district and Cairbre, its flaith, on a Tuesday.</span></p>
<lb n="302"/>
<lb n="303"/><p><span>Áth Mogha, Ballymoe (Baile Átha Mogha) on the Suca.</span></p>
<lb n="304"/>
<lb n="305"/><p><span>Áth Mór (1) = Áth Luain (2) = Áth Mogha.</span></p>
<lb n="306"/>
<lb n="307"/><p><span>Áth na Boromha, between Ballina, Co. Tipperary and</span>
<lb n="308"/><span>Killaloe, Co. Clare.</span></p>
<lb n="309"/>
<lb n="310"/><p><span>Áth na gCasán Linne, on river Casán, near Ardee;</span>
<lb n="311"/><span>probably a junction of Glyde and Dee.</span></p>
<lb n="312"/>
<lb n="313"/><p><span>Áth na nUrlaigh, Urlingford, Kilkenny; from a slaughter</span>
<lb n="314"/><span>of a plundering force of the King of Osraighe,</span>
<lb n="315"/><span>overtaken there by a Munster force under a</span>
<lb n="316"/><span>certain Finn.</span></p>
<lb n="317"/>
<lb n="318"/><p><span>Áth na Ríogh, Athenry.</span></p>
<lb n="319"/>
<lb n="320"/><p><span>Áth nDeise, in Deis Beag; the district about Cnoc</span>
<lb n="321"/><span>Áine (Knockany) part of Cliu Mail on the</span>
<lb n="322"/><span>Morning Star river - name of parish Athanassy,</span>
<lb n="323"/><span>4 miles E. Kilmallock in Bar. Coshlea, Limerick.</span></p>
<lb n="324"/>
<lb n="325"/><p><span>Áth Sídhe, Assey; a parish on the Boyne, where</span>
<lb n="326"/><span>Muirchertach, Árdrí, def. the Lagen under K.</span>
<lb n="327"/><span>Sidhe, A.D. 534 (F.M.).</span></p>
<lb n="328"/>
<lb n="329"/><p><span>Áth Truim, Trim, from trom, an alder tree.</span></p>
<lb n="330"/>
<lb n="331"/><p><span>Baa, Loch, L. Baah, near Castle Plunkett, Roscommon; </span>
<lb n="332"/><span>burst forth temp. Eremon.</span></p>
<lb n="333"/>
<lb n="334"/><p><span>Badamair, near Cahir, Tipp.</span></p>
<lb n="335"/>
<lb n="336"/><p><span>Baghna, district in E. Roscommon, where Nemed def.</span>
<lb n="337"/><span>Fomhóraigh.</span></p>
<lb n="338"/>
<lb n="339"/><p><span>Bághna (also bádhna), Sliabh, see Sl. Bádhna.</span></p>
<lb n="340"/>
<lb n="341"/><p><span>Bái = Baoi, q.v.</span></p>
<lb n="342"/>
<lb n="343"/><p><span>Baiscinn, a district in S. W. Clare ending in the Léim</span>
<lb n="344"/><span>Con.</span></p>
<lb n="345"/>
<lb n="346"/><p><span>Banba, the 6th name of Éire, according to Keating,</span>
<lb n="347"/><span>from Banba, wife of Mac Cuil or Eathúr, one of</span>
<lb n="348"/><span>the 3 T. D. D. Kings, who were ruling alternately</span>
<lb n="349"/><span>at the advent of the Milesians.</span></p>
<lb n="350"/>
<lb n="351"/><p><span>Baoi, Bái, Cuan B. = Bantry Bay, or Dún B., Oileán</span>
<lb n="352"/><span>B.</span></p>
<lb n="353"/>
<lb n="354"/><p><span>Beara (1), Berehaven, from Beara, daughter of King</span>
<lb n="355"/><span>of Spain, wife of Eóghán Mór (Mogh Nuadhat),</span>
<lb n="356"/><span>King of Munster.</span>
<lb n="357"/><span>(2).  In Fenit = cend, Cúil, rinn Beara, and</span>
<lb n="358"/><span>Altraighe.</span></p>
<lb n="359"/>
<lb n="360"/><p><span>Beatha, Sliabh, S. Beagh, between Monaghan, Fer-</span>
<lb n="361"/><span>managh and Tyrone, from Bith (also Bioth), father</span>
<lb n="362"/><span>and companion of Cesair, there buried.  This</span>
<lb n="363"/><span>carn still exists in townland Carnmór, par</span>
<lb n="364"/><span>Clones, in Fermanagh.</span></p>
<lb n="365"/>
<lb n="366"/><p><span>Bel (Béal, Beul) an Átha, Ballina, opposite Killaloe,</span>
<lb n="367"/><span>on the Tipp. shore of the Shannon.</span></p>
<lb n="368"/>
<lb n="369"/><p><span>Bél Átha an Fheadha, Ballina, Co. Mayo.</span></p>
<lb n="370"/>
<lb n="371"/><p><span>Bel Átha Boromha, Ballyboro, Bar.  Bantry, Wexford,</span>
<lb n="372"/><span>on River Boro.</span></p>
<lb n="373"/>
<lb n="374"/><p><span>Bél Átha Chonaill, Ballyconnell, where Conall Cernach</span>
<lb n="375"/><span>was overtaken and slain after killing Oilioll.</span></p>
<lb n="376"/>
<lb n="377"/><p><span>Bél Átha na mBúille, Strokestown, Co. Ros.</span></p>
<lb n="378"/>
<lb n="379"/><p><span>Bél Átha na Sluaigheadh, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway.</span></p>
<lb n="380"/>
<lb n="381"/><p><span>Bél Átha nDeise = Áth nDeise, q.v.</span></p>
<lb n="382"/>
<lb n="383"/><p><span>Bél Átha Ríoghna, Ballyrena, on River Roe, 4 miles N.</span>
<lb n="384"/><span>Limavady.</span></p>
<lb n="385"/>
<lb n="386"/><p><span>Belach Abhrat (Bealach Abhradh), that part of the ancient</span>
<lb n="387"/><span>Kilmallock and Cork road which passed over</span>
<lb n="388"/><span>Cend Abrat.</span></p>
<lb n="389"/>
<lb n="390"/><p><span>Belach Conglais (Bealach Chonghlais), Baltinglass, ex-</span>
<lb n="391"/><span>plained: - (1) Pass of Cuglas; (2) Fianglas, son</span>
<lb n="392"/><span>of Donndesa, foster-son of Ederscél, and master</span>
<lb n="393"/><span>of the hounds to Ederscél, Árdrí, and his son</span>
<lb n="394"/><span>Conaire Glas, with his hound, pursued a wild</span>
<lb n="395"/><span>swine to a place since called Baile Muccad,</span>
<lb n="396"/><span>where all perished together.</span></p>
<lb n="397"/>
<lb n="398"/><p><span>Belach Duibhlinne, the latter part of the Slighe Cualandh</span>
<lb n="399"/><span>(q.v.), probable crossing the Life at Whitworth</span>
<lb n="400"/><span>Bridge between Church Street and Bridge Street,</span>
<lb n="401"/><span>and passing through Bothar na gCloch.</span></p>
<lb n="402"/>
<lb n="403"/><p><span>Belach Dúin (since Disert Ciaráin, now Castlekeeran),</span>
<lb n="404"/><span>near Oldcastle, on the Sele, N.W. of Kells.</span></p>
<lb n="405"/>
<lb n="406"/><p><span>Belach Gabhráin, Gowran Pass, Kilk.</span></p>
<lb n="407"/>
<lb n="408"/><p><span>Belach Mór, Ballaghmore, Upper Ossory.</span></p>
<lb n="409"/>
<lb n="410"/><p><span>Belach Mór Maige (Muighe) Dála (also Slighe Dála).</span>
<lb n="411"/><span>the great road from Teamair to the S. W.</span></p>
<lb n="412"/>
<lb n="413"/><p><span>Belach Mughna (also Mughna h-Ealcainn), Ballaghmoon</span>
<lb n="414"/><span>Co. Carlow.</span></p>
<lb n="415"/>
<lb n="416"/><p><span>Belac Aleoin, also Glend Táil, in S. of Armagh.</span>
<lb n="417"/><span>T. B. C. </span></p>
<lb n="418"/>
<lb n="419"/><p><span>Belgadan (Sliabh Truim), now Bessy Bell, S. Tyrone,</span>
<lb n="420"/><span>where Áro Rí Maelcobha Mac Aedha killed by</span>
<lb n="421"/><span>Suibhne Mend, A. D. 615.</span></p>
<lb n="422"/>
<lb n="423"/><p><span>Bend (Benn) chur (char) (1), Bangor, in N. W. of</span>
<lb n="424"/><span>Árda Uladh.</span>
<lb n="425"/><span>(2).  Banagher on the Shannon.  Other places of</span>
<lb n="426"/><span>less note of same name.</span>
<lb n="427"/></p>
</div>
<pb n="624"/>
<div><lb n="428"/><p><span>Bend Etair (Beann Eadair)</span>
<lb n="429"/><span>Bend Etáin (Beann Éadain)</span>
<lb n="430"/><span>Hill of Howth Etair,</span>
<lb n="431"/><span>son of Edgaeth, a T.</span>
<lb n="432"/><span>D. D. chief, who </span>
<lb n="433"/><span>lived and was buried </span>
<lb n="434"/><span>there.  Otherwise</span>
<lb n="435"/><span>from Etair (Eudar,</span>
<lb n="436"/><span>Keating), wife of</span>
<lb n="437"/><span>Gann, one of the 5</span>
<lb n="438"/><span>original Firbolg</span>
<lb n="439"/><span>chiefs, said to be the</span>
<lb n="440"/><span>first woman in Éire</span>
<lb n="441"/><span>who died of grief for</span>
<lb n="442"/><span>her husband - Étain</span>
<lb n="443"/><span>daughter of Etair,</span>
<lb n="444"/><span>chief of Eochraidhe;</span>
<lb n="445"/><span>married Eochaidh</span>
<lb n="446"/><span>Aireamh.</span></p>
<lb n="447"/>
<lb n="448"/><p><span>For legends connecting her with the Find cycle</span>
<lb n="449"/><span>see Ag. na Sen.; ed Stokes, ll. 5638 sq. - seat of</span>
<lb n="450"/><span>King Crimhthann, v. Dún Crimhthann.</span></p>
<lb n="451"/>
<lb n="452"/><p><span>Bend Foibne (Beann Foibhne) on L. Feabhal, between</span>
<lb n="453"/><span>mountaiu Roe and sea.</span></p>
<lb n="454"/>
<lb n="455"/><p><span>Bend Gulbáin, Bend in Bailb - Benbulbin, Mountain, Co. Sligo, on</span>
<lb n="456"/><span>which Diarmuid killed by the boar</span></p>
<lb n="457"/>
<lb n="458"/><p><span>Benna Beóla, The Twelve Pins.  There is a tumulus</span>
<lb n="459"/><span>Tuam Beóla, S. of them, at head of Roundstone</span>
<lb n="460"/><span>Bay, supposed to be in memory of a Firbolg</span>
<lb n="461"/><span>chief.</span></p>
<lb n="462"/>
<lb n="463"/><p><span>Benna Bairrche (Beanna Boirrche), Mourne Mountains.</span>
<lb n="464"/><span>Said by O'Flaherty to be named from Bairche,</span>
<lb n="465"/><span>shepherd to Rosra Ruadh, King Uladh, A. D 254.</span></p>
<lb n="466"/>
<lb n="467"/><p><span>Benn Tráighe (1.)  Bantry, Co. Cork - derived, very</span>
<lb n="468"/><span>doubtfully form Bend, or Benn, a son of Concobar.</span>
<lb n="469"/><span>(2).  A tuath in Co. Wexford - now = Bar Bantry</span></p>
<lb n="470"/>
<lb n="471"/><p><span>Beramán (Bearramáin), Ilán Beramáin - In Fiannait or Fenit, on</span>
<lb n="472"/><span>the coast about 6 miles W.</span>
<lb n="473"/><span>of Tralee near mouth of</span>
<lb n="474"/><span>Rathaneen river.  Several</span>
<lb n="475"/><span>Fulachta Fiannsa and</span>
<lb n="476"/><span>"kitchen middens" there</span></p>
<lb n="477"/>
<lb n="478"/><p><span>Berba (Bearbha) river Barrow, from its boiling, Berb-</span>
<lb n="479"/><span>aim, when Diancecht threw in the ashes of</span>
<lb n="480"/><span>Méice's hearts, v. Mag Méice.</span></p>
<lb n="481"/>
<lb n="482"/><p><span>Berna Derg (Bearna Dearg), on S. Caein, on border</span>
<lb n="483"/><span>of Limerick and Cork, between hills Kilcruaig E</span>
<lb n="484"/><span>and Red Chair W. on Cork and Kilmallock Road</span></p>
<lb n="485"/>
<lb n="486"/><p><span>Berna Gaethe (Bearna Gaoithe), Windgate, S. of</span>
<lb n="487"/><span>Bray Head.</span></p>
<lb n="488"/>
<lb n="489"/><p><span>Berna na Cét = Ceis Corrainn, Keshcorran, mountain,</span>
<lb n="490"/><span>Co. Sligo.</span></p>
<lb n="491"/>
<lb n="492"/><p><span>Berna na hEadargána "Gap of Interposition," old</span>
<lb n="493"/><span>name of Ros Comáin.</span></p>
<lb n="494"/>
<lb n="495"/><p><span>Berna Uladh, the pass cut by Medb from Louth into</span>
<lb n="496"/><span>Armagh in the T. B. C. </span></p>
<lb n="497"/>
<lb n="498"/><p><span>Bérre s. Béara.</span></p>
<lb n="499"/>
<lb n="500"/><p><span>Bile Tineadh, Billywood, Moynally, Meath, where</span>
<lb n="501"/><span>Amergin slain by Eremon.</span></p>
<lb n="502"/>
<lb n="503"/><p><span>Bírr, Bíor (1) river, from Ballynascreen to Lough</span>
<lb n="504"/><span>Neagh, now Moyola Water.</span>
<lb n="505"/><span>(2), Birr or Parsonstown.</span></p>
<lb n="506"/>
<lb n="507"/><p><span>Bládhma, Sliabh, (al. S. Smoil) S. Bloom mountains, Co. </span>
<lb n="508"/><span>Tipperay, from Bládhma, a Milesian chief.</span></p>
<lb n="509"/>
<lb n="510"/><p><span>Boireann(d), the Burren in Corcumruadh, N. Co. Clare.</span></p>
<lb n="511"/>
<lb n="512"/><p><span>Bothar Mór, Old road, Tipperary to Cashel.</span></p>
<lb n="513"/>
<lb n="514"/><p><span>Bothar na gCloch, at eastern end of the Slighe Chual-</span>
<lb n="515"/><span>aind, perpetuated in name Stonybatter.</span></p>
<lb n="516"/>
<lb n="517"/><p><span>Bothar na Mías, along a valley in Par. Carran, 5</span>
<lb n="518"/><span>miles S.W. Kinvara, N. Clare.  For legend of</span>
<lb n="519"/><span>Feast of King Guaire see Joyce II., 193-4.</span>
<lb n="520"/><span> </span>
<lb n="521"/><span>Bréa, f. Bri.</span>
<lb n="522"/><span> </span>
<lb n="523"/><span>Breagh, F. Breg.</span>
<lb n="524"/><span> </span>
<lb n="525"/><span>Bredach, a Tuath, afterwards called Ui Earca Chéin, in</span>
<lb n="526"/><span>N. W. Co. Down.</span></p>
<lb n="527"/>
<lb n="528"/><p><span>Brefni (Breifne), included Co. Cavan (East B., after-</span>
<lb n="529"/><span>wards the tuath of the Ui Riaghallaigh) and Co. </span>
<lb n="530"/><span>Leitrim (W. B.), including part of Cavan (Ui</span>
<lb n="531"/><span>Ruairc).</span></p>
<lb n="532"/>
<lb n="533"/><p><span>Breg. Sliab (Shliabh Bréagh), in Bar. Ferrard = Árda </span>
<lb n="534"/><span>Cianachta, in S. Co. Louth.  From Breg, a</span>
<lb n="535"/><span>Milesian chief.</span></p>
<lb n="536"/>
<lb n="537"/><p><span>Breg-Máine, Bar.  Brawney, W. Meath, a part of S.</span>
<lb n="538"/><span>Tetba.  From Máine, 4th son of Niall N. G., </span>
<lb n="539"/><span>from whom one clann of the Ui Braein descended.</span></p>
<lb n="540"/>
<lb n="541"/><p><span>Breicc-thír, the old name for Ui Máine (q.v.)</span></p>
<lb n="542"/>
<lb n="543"/><p><span>Brena, district about L. Cuain (Strangford Lough),</span>
<lb n="544"/><span>which was said to have broken into it temp.</span>
<lb n="545"/><span>Partholón.</span></p>
<lb n="546"/>
<lb n="547"/><p><span>Bri or Brea, (1) Bray Head, Co. Wicklow; prob. = </span>
<lb n="548"/><span>"headland," but Dinnsenchus derives from burial</span>
<lb n="549"/><span>of Brea, son of Partholon's follower, Senboth, who</span>
<lb n="550"/><span>first introduced single combat into Éire.  (2)</span>
<lb n="551"/><span>Bray Head, Valentia.  (N. B. - There is a Carn</span>
<lb n="552"/><span>Brea on a hill a few miles from the sea near</span>
<lb n="553"/><span>Land's End, Cornwall, and another, a large</span>
<lb n="554"/><span>tumulus, inland, by rail between Redruth and</span>
<lb n="555"/><span>Camborne.)</span></p>
<lb n="556"/>
<lb n="557"/><p><span>Brí Eile, tumulus of Eile, daughter of Eochaidh</span>
<lb n="558"/><span>Feidhleach and sister of Medb; now Cruachán,</span>
<lb n="559"/><span>Croghan Hill, King's Co.</span></p>
<lb n="560"/>
<lb n="561"/><p><span>Bri Leith, now Sliabh Calraighe, S. Golry, W. of</span>
<lb n="562"/><span>Ardagh, Longford, the Sídh of Midir Mór-</span>
<lb n="563"/><span>ghlonnach, mac Indae, m. Echtach, m. Etarlam.</span></p>
<lb n="564"/>
<lb n="565"/><p><span>Bricrend, Bricrenn, - Loch, Loughbrickland, Co. Down; from</span>
<lb n="566"/><span>Brichriu Nemthenga, the Thersites of the</span>
<lb n="567"/><span>Ultonian cycle, in whose territory it was</span>
<lb n="568"/><span>situate.</span></p>
<lb n="569"/>
<lb n="570"/><p><span>Bruden (Bruigheann) Dá Chóga, Breenmore, near</span>
<lb n="571"/><span>Ballyloughboe about 6 miles N. E. Athlone;</span>
<lb n="572"/><span>scene of massacre of Cormac Conlongeas, son of</span>
<lb n="573"/><span>Concubair, and his Ultonians, 1st century, A. D.</span></p>
<lb n="574"/>
<lb n="575"/><p><span>Bruden Dá Derga, Bohernabreena, 2 miles S. Tal-</span></p>
</div>
<pb n="625"/>
<div><lb n="576"/><p><span>laght; Conaire, Árd Rí about the Christian era,</span>
<lb n="577"/><span>murdered there by pirates, who destroyed the </span>
<lb n="578"/><span>bruden.</span></p>
<lb n="579"/>
<lb n="580"/><p><span>Bruden Forgaill Manaigh, near Lusca, Lusk, Co. </span>
<lb n="581"/><span>Dublin.</span></p>
<lb n="582"/>
<lb n="583"/><p><span>Bruigh (Brugh, O. I. mruigh) na Bóinne, Bruigh Mic Ind Óic,</span>
<lb n="584"/><span>also Sídh an Bhrogha, now</span>
<lb n="585"/><span>Brugh on the Boyne, or Broad Boyne, Stack-</span>
<lb n="586"/><span>allan Bridge, near Slane.  Burial place of the</span>
<lb n="587"/><span>Dagda Mór and his three sons, Oengus, Aed and</span>
<lb n="588"/><span>Cermad Caem.  Regarded as the principal Sidh</span>
<lb n="589"/><span>of Oengus.</span></p>
<lb n="590"/>
<lb n="591"/><p><span>Bruighe na Déise = Bruft.</span></p>
<lb n="592"/>
<lb n="593"/><p><span>Bruigh Rígh (previously called Dún Cobhthaigh, Dún</span>
<lb n="594"/><span>Cuirc, Dún Eochair Maighe), Bruree on River</span>
<lb n="595"/><span>Maigue, Co. Limerick, residence of Olioll Olum,</span>
<lb n="596"/><span>king of Munster 2nd century, A. D., and one of the</span>
<lb n="597"/><span>seats of the Eberian house.</span></p>
<lb n="598"/>
<lb n="599"/><p><span>Buais, river Bush, N. Antrim.</span></p>
<lb n="600"/>
<lb n="601"/><p><span>Buill, river Boyle, Roscommon; formerly Segais os</span>
<lb n="602"/><span>Seaghais.</span></p>
<lb n="603"/>
<lb n="604"/><p><span>Cadaigh, Sliab, f. S. Nechtáín.</span></p>
<lb n="605"/>
<lb n="606"/><p><span>Caein, Sliab, now S. Riac, on borders of Cork and</span>
<lb n="607"/><span>Limerick.</span></p>
<lb n="608"/>
<lb n="609"/><p><span>Caenraighe, a territory in N. of Limerick, along the</span>
<lb n="610"/><span>Shannon; now Bar. Kenry.</span></p>
<lb n="611"/>
<lb n="612"/><p><span>Caill (Coill) na gCuradh, now Bar.  Orior in E.</span>
<lb n="613"/><span>Armagh; otherwise Crích n-Oirthear, being in E.</span>
<lb n="614"/><span>Airghialla.</span></p>
<lb n="615"/>
<lb n="616"/><p><span>Caill Coiméta = Druim Críadh, q. v. </span></p>
<lb n="617"/>
<lb n="618"/><p><span>Cailli (Coille) Eacach, most southern part of ancient</span>
<lb n="619"/><span>Meath comprising Bars.  Fircall, Ballybay and</span>
<lb n="620"/><span>Ballycowan, including Durrow.</span></p>
<lb n="621"/>
<lb n="622"/><p><span>Cail in Chosnuma, old name of Mag Raigne, q. v. </span></p>
<lb n="623"/>
<lb n="624"/><p><span>Cáindruim (Caondruim), old name for Hill of</span>
<lb n="625"/><span>Uisneach.</span></p>
<lb n="626"/>
<lb n="627"/><p><span>Cairbre Drom Cliabh, Bar. of Carberry, Co. Sligo,</span>
<lb n="628"/><span>about Drumcliff (otherwise Crích Cosnama, Druim</span>
<lb n="629"/><span>Derg na Féinde); from Cairbre, 3rd son of</span>
<lb n="630"/><span>Niall N. G. and ancestor of Cinél Cairbre.</span></p>
<lb n="631"/>
<lb n="632"/><p><span>Cairbre Gabhra, Bar. Granard, Co. Longford, also</span>
<lb n="633"/><span>derived name from same Cairbre, extending to</span>
<lb n="634"/><span>south end of Loch Uachtar, Cavan.</span></p>
<lb n="635"/>
<lb n="636"/><p><span>Cairbre, Sliab, in Cairbre Gabhra.</span></p>
<lb n="637"/>
<lb n="638"/><p><span>Cairbre Ua Ciardha, Bar. Carberry, Co. Kildare.</span></p>
<lb n="639"/>
<lb n="640"/><p><span>Cairbrighe territory, in W. of Co. Cork.</span></p>
<lb n="641"/>
<lb n="642"/><p><span>Cairlinn, also Snámh Ech or Snám Aighneach, Carlingford.</span></p>
<lb n="643"/>
<lb n="644"/><p><span>Cairthe, f. Córthe.</span></p>
<lb n="645"/>
<lb n="646"/><p><span>Caissel na Rígh = Caiseal, Cashel, capital of Corca</span>
<lb n="647"/><span>Eathrach, a tuath belonging to descendants of</span>
<lb n="648"/><span>Amergin; re-founded latter part 4th century,</span>
<lb n="649"/><span>A. D., by Corc, son of Olioll Flannbeg and king</span>
<lb n="650"/><span>of Munster; former names - Lios na Laechraidhe,</span>
<lb n="651"/><span>Síthdhruim, leach na gCéd, Druim Fiodhbhluidhe.</span></p>
<lb n="652"/>
<lb n="653"/><p><span>Cal, L., Lough Gall, in Bar. W. Oneilland, Armagh;</span>
<lb n="654"/><span>burst forth temp.  Nemed. </span></p>
<lb n="655"/>
<lb n="656"/><p><span>Callain, Sliab, f. Sliab Cuillinn.</span></p>
<lb n="657"/>
<lb n="658"/><p><span>Calraighe, (1) in W. Meath, part of S. Tetba in Bar.</span>
<lb n="659"/><span>Clanlonan and in N. Tetba near Ardagh, Long, </span>
<lb n="660"/><span>supposed to be from descendants of Cal, grand-</span>
<lb n="661"/><span>uncle of Lughaidh mac Con.; (2) Calraighe Clocha</span>
<lb n="662"/><span>Gile, in Cairbre, Sligo, near Calry; (3) now</span>
<lb n="663"/><span>Calary, Wicklow.</span></p>
<lb n="664"/>
<lb n="665"/><p><span>Carad Droma Ruisc, Carrick-on-Shannon - F. M.</span></p>
<lb n="666"/>
<lb n="667"/><p><span>Carad na dTuath, Carranadoo, part of the Northern</span>
<lb n="668"/><span>boundary of Ui Máine.</span></p>
<lb n="669"/>
<lb n="670"/><p><span>Caraidh Cúlmhaile, weir of Collooney, Sligo.</span></p>
<lb n="671"/>
<lb n="672"/><p><span>Carman, site of Wexford.</span></p>
<lb n="673"/>
<lb n="674"/><p><span>Cárn Amhalghaid, near Killala; erected by Amalghadh</span>
<lb n="675"/><span>son of Fiacra Ealgach, s. of Dathi, s. of Fiacra, to</span>
<lb n="676"/><span>hold the annual aenach of the Ui Amhalghaidh, to</span>
<lb n="677"/><span>view his ships and fleets coming and going, and</span>
<lb n="678"/><span>to be buried there himself.</span></p>
<lb n="679"/>
<lb n="680"/><p><span>Cárn an Aenfhir, an ancient name of Temair.</span></p>
<lb n="681"/>
<lb n="682"/><p><span>Cárn Cesna (Ceasra), on banks of R. Boyle, where</span>
<lb n="683"/><span>Cesair died and was buried.</span></p>
<lb n="684"/>
<lb n="685"/><p><span>Cárn Conaill (also Rinn M. Beara, Maoilinn), in</span>
<lb n="686"/><span>Bar Kiltartan, Gal.</span></p>
<lb n="687"/>
<lb n="688"/><p><span>Cárn Fiacha, in Par. Conry, nr. (i.e. near) Usnech, from</span>
<lb n="689"/><span>Fiacha, s. Niall N. G. and ancestor of the Mac</span>
<lb n="690"/><span>Geoghegans.</span></p>
<lb n="691"/>
<lb n="692"/><p><span>Cárn Fraeich meic Fhidaig (also Cnoc na Dála), Carn.</span>
<lb n="693"/><span>free, Rosc.; formerly Cárn na h-Áirme.</span></p>
<lb n="694"/>
<lb n="695"/><p><span>Cárn Gréine, Carngranny ("Granny's grave,") near</span>
<lb n="696"/><span>Antrim.  Series of cromlechs rising like steps - </span>
<lb n="697"/><span>Joyce, I.  335-6, Reeves Eccl. ant. 66.</span></p>
<lb n="698"/>
<lb n="699"/><p><span>Cárn na h-Áirme = Cárn Fraeich, q. v. </span></p>
<lb n="700"/>
<lb n="701"/><p><span>Cárn Tighernach, Carn Tierna, mountain with carn</span>
<lb n="702"/><span>near Rathcormick, Co. Cork; from Tigernach</span>
<lb n="703"/><span>Tetbannach, king Munster, Temp. Concubar.</span></p>
<lb n="704"/>
<lb n="705"/><p><span>Cárn Ui Néid, Mizen Head, Co. Cork, to which</span>
<lb n="706"/><span>Keating measures the length of Éire from Clocha</span>
<lb n="707"/><span>measures the length of Éire from Clocha</span>
<lb n="708"/><span>An Stocháin near Glenarm.</span></p>
<lb n="709"/>
<lb n="710"/><p><span>Carraig an Chobhlaigh, now C. a' Chobhaltaigh, Carriga-</span>
<lb n="711"/><span>holt, Clare, near mouth of Shannon.</span></p>
<lb n="712"/>
<lb n="713"/><p><span>Carraig an Phóill, Carrigafoyle, an island in Shannon</span>
<lb n="714"/><span>near Ballylongford, Kerry.</span></p>
<lb n="715"/>
<lb n="716"/><p><span>Carraig Clíodhna, Carrigcleena, a large rock 5 miles</span>
<lb n="717"/><span>S. S. W. Mallow - the Sídh of Clíodhna of the T. D.</span>
<lb n="718"/><span>D. and tutleary spirit of that part of Munster.</span></p>
<lb n="719"/>
<lb n="720"/><p><span>Carraig Muirne, Carrigmurna, a rock near a lios in </span>
<lb n="721"/><span>Par. Kilrossanty, Co. Waterford.  Abode of Bean</span>
<lb n="722"/><span>Sidhe Muirne whose spinning wheel is heard when</span>
<lb n="723"/><span>wind blows.  Query whether connected with</span>
<lb n="724"/><span>Murni Muncaem mother of Find.</span></p>
<lb n="725"/>
<lb n="726"/><p><span>Carraig na Siúire, Carrick on Suir.</span></p>
<lb n="727"/>
<lb n="728"/><p><span>Casán, Ardee river, near Louth, now Annagassan - </span>
<lb n="729"/><span>otherwise Casán Linnu.</span></p>
<lb n="730"/>
<lb n="731"/><p><span>Casán Ciarraidhe, river Cashen, so far as navigable</span>
<lb n="732"/><span>by a curach, i.e. to junction of Feale and Brick.</span></p>
<lb n="733"/>
<lb n="734"/><p><span>Cathir Bernach, Cathair Bearnach, mountain near Paps</span>
<lb n="735"/><span>of Kerry.</span>
<lb n="736"/></p>
</div>
<pb n="626"/>
<div><lb n="737"/><p><span>Cathir Cindchan, a stone fort near Rockbarton, Bar.</span>
<lb n="738"/><span>Small Co. Limerick.  There are other stone forts</span>
<lb n="739"/><span>in the neighbourhood.</span></p>
<lb n="740"/>
<lb n="741"/><p><span>Cathir Conroí, al. Cathir na Claen Rath, seat of Curoí</span>
<lb n="742"/><span>Mac Daire, about Christian era.  Cyclopean</span>
<lb n="743"/><span>fort on S. Mis, Kerry.</span></p>
<lb n="744"/>
<lb n="745"/><p><span>Cathir Crobhaing, one of the ancient names of Temair,</span>
<lb n="746"/><span>from Crofinn, daughter of Alloid of the T. D. D. </span></p>
<lb n="747"/>
<lb n="748"/><p><span>Cathir Cuirc, probably = Cathir Geal, a great stone</span>
<lb n="749"/><span>fort near Cahirciveen.</span></p>
<lb n="750"/>
<lb n="751"/><p><span>Cathir Dúna Iascaigh, Cathir Dúin Iascaigh - Cahir, Tipperary, one of</span>
<lb n="752"/><span>the seats of Kings of E. Munster,</span>
<lb n="753"/><span>Dún gCrot being the other.</span></p>
<lb n="754"/>
<lb n="755"/><p><span>Cathir Findabhrach, stone fort at Cill Fionnabhrach,</span>
<lb n="756"/><span>Kilfenora.</span></p>
<lb n="757"/>
<lb n="758"/><p><span>Cathir Meathis, probably = Cathair na Stéige, Staigue</span>
<lb n="759"/><span>Fort, Dunkerran.</span></p>
<lb n="760"/>
<lb n="761"/><p><span>Cathir na Mart, Westport, Mayo.</span></p>
<lb n="762"/>
<lb n="763"/><p><span>Cathir Saidhbhín, Cahirciveen Kerry.</span></p>
<lb n="764"/>
<lb n="765"/><p><span>Cé, L., Magh Luirg, near Boyle, Rosc., now L. Key.</span></p>
<lb n="766"/>
<lb n="767"/><p><span>Cenandus, Cennanus, Kells, Co. Meath, otherwise</span>
<lb n="768"/><span>Dún Cúile Sibhrinne, founded by Fiacha Finnail-</span>
<lb n="769"/><span>ceas, Árd Rí, 3972-91 A.M. (F. M.); royal resi-</span>
<lb n="770"/><span>dence till 6th century, A. D., when Diarmuid Mac </span>
<lb n="771"/><span>Cerbheóil gave it to St. Columcille.  The ráth</span>
<lb n="772"/><span>remains in Headfort demesne.</span></p>
<lb n="773"/>
<lb n="774"/><p><span>Cend Abrat, also Cend Febrat, Cenn Abrat, Slébe</span>
<lb n="775"/><span>Cáin, on old road between Cork and Kilmallock;</span>
<lb n="776"/><span>probably = S. Riach, possibly Suidhe Finn, men-</span>
<lb n="777"/><span>tioned in wars of Olioll Olum with Cormac Mac </span>
<lb n="778"/><span>Airt, agus c., 2nd century, A. D. </span></p>
<lb n="779"/>
<lb n="780"/><p><span>Cend Béire (Ceann Beara),  from Spa of Tralee to</span>
<lb n="781"/><span>Fenit; also Cúil Beara, Rinn B.</span></p>
<lb n="782"/>
<lb n="783"/><p><span>Cend Caillighe, Hag's Head, near Moher, where</span>
<lb n="784"/><span>body of Hag Mal washed ashore; v. Léim</span>
<lb n="785"/><span>Conculaind.</span></p>
<lb n="786"/>
<lb n="787"/><p><span>Cend Coradh, Kincora, foot of Lough Derg, above</span>
<lb n="788"/><span>Killaloe.</span></p>
<lb n="789"/>
<lb n="790"/><p><span>Cend Críche, also Ceann Fearainn, Clare headland.</span></p>
<lb n="791"/>
<lb n="792"/><p><span>Cend Léime, Slyne Head.</span></p>
<lb n="793"/>
<lb n="794"/><p><span>Cend Mara, (1) Kenmare river; [2] qy. Kinvarra.</span></p>
<lb n="795"/>
<lb n="796"/><p><span>Cend Nathrach, now Ceann Sléibhe, mountain over L.</span>
<lb n="797"/><span>Inchiquinn, near Corofin.</span></p>
<lb n="798"/>
<lb n="799"/><p><span>Cenél [also Cinél] Enda of Enna, two districts</span>
<lb n="800"/><span>named after E., youngest son of Niall N. G. - [1]</span>
<lb n="801"/><span>in W. Donegal, between L, Feabhal and L.</span>
<lb n="802"/><span>Suilidhe; [2] near Usnech, W. Meath.</span></p>
<lb n="803"/>
<lb n="804"/><p><span>Cetirloch, Ceatarloch, Carlow, from four lakes now</span>
<lb n="805"/><span>vanished.</span></p>
<lb n="806"/>
<lb n="807"/><p><span>Cianachta, many large and important districts ob-</span>
<lb n="808"/><span>tained in the 3rd century by Tadhg Mac Céin of</span>
<lb n="809"/><span>the royal house of Dairthine, Munster, and his</span>
<lb n="810"/><span>descendants; the name was applied specially to :</span>
<lb n="811"/><span>[1] a district from the Life to Druim Inascluin,</span>
<lb n="812"/><span>Dromiskin, Co. Louth granted by Cormac Mac</span>
<lb n="813"/><span>Airt to Tadhg for his services at the battle of</span>
<lb n="814"/><span>Crinna, 226 A. D. (F. M.).  It included Luighne of</span>
<lb n="815"/><span>Meath, Finngal, Árda Cianachta, Glas Naeidhen,</span>
<lb n="816"/><span>agus c., q. v. [2] Bar. Keenaght on R. Ruadh [Roe],</span>
<lb n="817"/><span>near Derry, settled by descendants of Finnchadh, </span>
<lb n="818"/><span>son of Connla, son of Tadhg.</span></p>
<lb n="819"/>
<lb n="820"/><p><span>Ciarraidhe, [1] C. Luachra, the district between Tralee</span>
<lb n="821"/><span>and the Shannon, and W. of Abbeyfeale; name</span>
<lb n="822"/><span>derived from Ciar, son of Fergus and Medb</span>
<lb n="823"/><span>[probably a guess merely]; [2] Ciarraighe of</span>
<lb n="824"/><span>Conacht, said to have been colonized from fore-</span>
<lb n="825"/><span>going Temp. Aedh, son of Eocaidh Tirmcharna, the</span>
<lb n="826"/><span>first Christian king of Conacht, by Cairbre Mac</span>
<lb n="827"/><span>Conaire, a descendant of Ciar - comprises </span>
<lb n="828"/><span>Ciarraidhe Aei, W. part of Roscommon, including</span>
<lb n="829"/><span>Frenchpark and Ciarraidhe Locha na n-Airneadh,</span>
<lb n="830"/><span>in Bar. of Costello and Clanmorris, Mayo - circ.</span>
<lb n="831"/><span>550 A. D.</span></p>
<lb n="832"/>
<lb n="833"/><p><span>Cícha Anand, v. Dá Chígh Anann.</span></p>
<lb n="834"/>
<lb n="835"/><p><span>Cimbe, Loch = L. Hackett, burst forth temp. Eremon.</span>
<lb n="836"/><span>See Loch Cime.</span></p>
<lb n="837"/>
<lb n="838"/><p><span>Cláire, Sliabh, hill E. church Duntryleague, Bar.</span>
<lb n="839"/><span>Coshlea, Limerick whereon the carn of Olioll</span>
<lb n="840"/><span>Olum, k. Munster, erected 2nd century, A. D.</span>
<lb n="841"/><span>Joyce identifies with S. Riach and S. Caein.</span></p>
<lb n="842"/>
<lb n="843"/><p><span>Cland Dedad, the sept occupying Luachra Dedad,</span>
<lb n="844"/><span>Castleisland, Kerry.</span></p>
<lb n="845"/>
<lb n="846"/><p><span>Cleiteach, on Bóind, Boyne, near Stackallan Bridge.</span></p>
<lb n="847"/>
<lb n="848"/><p><span>Cliach, the territory about Cnoc Áine, Knocklong,</span>
<lb n="849"/><span>Limerick.</span></p>
<lb n="850"/>
<lb n="851"/><p/></div></body></text></TEI>
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