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cliff or cliffs
Hierarchy
county
barony
civil parish
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.
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Historical references
1749c |
Muthar Ui Ruadhaoin
ETS
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Bláith.MG Leathanach: 106
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