sub-townland
Modubeagh
(English)

Explanatory note

  • Gaeilge

    < Maide Bheitheach (?) “(crossing-)stick of birches”; cf. Stepping Stones SO trasna an tsrutháin ag an bpointe seo, b’fhéidir.

Historical references

1906
Modubeagh
SO 25"
1937-38
Modubeagh
My home district is Modubeagh which means "Yellow Sticks". It is in the townland of Ballylehane.
BNS Imleabhar: 836, Leathanach: 191

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