BROWSE
cliff or cliffs
Aillte an Mhothair
genitive: Aillte an Mhothair
non-validated name (What is this?)
(Irish)
Cliffs of Moher
(English)

Glossary

aill, faill
English cliff

Explanatory note

  • Gaeilge

    Aillte an Mhothair ‘the cliffs of An Mothar’

    An Mothar — placename meaning ‘the ruin’

  • English

    Aillte an Mhothair ‘the cliffs of An Mothar’

    An Mothar — placename meaning ‘the ruin’

    An Mothar was originally known as Mothar Uí Ruaín ‘the ruin of Ó Ruaín (Ó Ruaidhín)’. It refers to a stone fort which was located near Hag’s Head.

Centrepoint

52.961, -9.44369latitude, longitude
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Historical references

1749c
Muthar Ui Ruadhaoin
ETS
Bláith.MG Leathanach: 106

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