BROWSE
townland
Droim Thuama
genitive: Dhroim Thuama
non-validated name (What is this?)
(Irish)
Drumhome
(English)

Glossary

droim, drom
English ridge
English (grave-)mound, burial-place

Explanatory note

  • English

    ridge of the tumulus, burial-place

Centrepoint

54.0557, -7.32124latitude, longitude
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Historical references

1836
Dromholme
BS:AL Leathanach: Ca011,51
1836
Dromhome
Printed List 1790:AL Leathanach: Ca011,51
1836
Droinhome
CM:AL Leathanach: Ca011,51
1836
Dromhuma
Commonwealth Survey:AL Leathanach: Ca011,51
1836
Druim thuama, 'ridge of the mound or tumulus'
OD:AL Leathanach: Ca011,51
1836
Drumhome
"vide Donegal" [dúch];
OD:AL Leathanach: Ca011,51
1836
[Drumhome]
"near the river side are ancient ruins, very little remaining, some pavement marking the spot. There is a stone and four mud houses. Part of the Ballyhaise Demesne." [Desc. Rem.];
Desc. Rem.:AL Leathanach: Ca011,51

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