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- Gaeilge
Crosbhóthar ainmnithe as duine dar leasainm Peadar an Bhóthair, “Peter of the road”. Luaitear an logainm seo i dteideal amhráin a chum Percy French, The Pride of Petravore, mar a d'aithin an Dr Nollaig Ó Muraíle roinnt blianta ó shin.
- English
Called after a person nicknamed Peadar an Bhóthair, 'Peter of the road'. This placename is mentioned in title of a song composed by Percy French .i. The Pride of Petravore, as identified by Dr Nollaig Ó Muraíle some years ago.
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1836 |
Peadar a' bhóthair, Peter of the Road
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OD:AL Lch. 106
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1836 |
Pedra Woghers (Peter of the Roads)
"Pronunciation of the Inhabitants"
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1836 |
[Pedaravohers]
"Mountain Cross Roads at Tullynamoltra" [Sit.]; "A spot well known through the country by that name" [Descr. Rem.]
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