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Crosbhóthar Pheadar an Bhóthair
genitive: Chrosbhóthar Pheadar an Bhóthair
(Irish)
Pedaravohers
(English)

Other names

Pedar a Voher's
(English)

Glossary

English road

Explanatory note

  • 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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54.1524, -7.75432latitude, longitude
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Historical references

1836
Peadar a' bhóthair, Peter of the Road
OD:AL Lch. 106
1836
Pedra Woghers (Peter of the Roads)
"Pronunciation of the Inhabitants"
Inhabs.:AL
1836
[Pedaravohers]
"Mountain Cross Roads at Tullynamoltra" [Sit.]; "A spot well known through the country by that name" [Descr. Rem.]
Desc. Rem.:AL

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