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Correen
(English)
Explanatory note
- English
the small round hill
Centrepoint
53.9463, -8.06227latitude, longitude
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Historical references
Correen
ˈkɑriːn
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Ao, FM, RC
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"Pinkman: Coirrín = A small round hill. Corr, and its diminutive coirrín, are used to denote a round hill, and sometimes a round hollow. "
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"Arch. Inventory Rath. In a low-lying position beside a stream in an undulating landscape (75). Enclosure. On top of a drumlin (143). Enclosure. In a low-lying position between drumlins (143). "
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1611 |
Carren
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CPR Leathanach: 189b, 435a
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1835 |
Corrien Kean
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TAB (60:16/10) innéacs Leathanach: 173, Nóta: (60:16/10) innéacs
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1835 |
Correin Kane
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TAB Leathanach: 1, Nóta: (60:16/10)
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1835 |
Corrien Killew;
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TAB (60:16/10) innéacs Leathanach: 1, 173, Nóta: (60:16/10) innéacs
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1836 |
Correen
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1836 |
Carrien
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1836 |
Corr-aon,
'the single crane'
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1836 |
Carrin
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1836 |
Correen
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1836 |
Coirrín,
'diminutive of cor, a round hill , or a pit'
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1836 |
Correen
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1836 |
[Correen]
"…a farm in the eastern part is called 'Correen Cullew' and one in the western is denominated 'Correen Kane,' near the latter is a fort. There is a smaller fort in the northern end of the townland."
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