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Greaghnaguillaun
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Greaghnaguillaun
ˌgreːxnəˈguˑljən
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Greaghnaguillaun
ˌgreːgnəˈgwil′ɪn
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Greaghnaguillaun
ˌgrenəˈguljən
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Greaghnaguillaun
ˌgreːgnəˈgwilə
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"Pinkman: Gréach-na-gCuileán = Mountain flat of the Cullen family. So O’Donovan, who adds “the letter ‘L’ is very liquid in the English name.” This townland lies on the eastern shore of Lough Allen, South of the Stony River and in Murhaun Parish. It contained a pound for cattle and it has two small forts. "
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"Arch. Inventory Rath. On a Sw-facing slope at the foothills of Slieve Anierin overlooking Lough Allen to W (96). Enclosure. In a low-lying level position on the E shore of Lough Allen (152). Enclosure. In a slight fold on the W-facing foothills of Slieve Anierin (152). "
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1660c |
Greaghnagallen
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BSD Leathanach: 57
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1835 |
Greaghnagollon
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1835 |
Greaghnagullon
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TAB Leathanach: 171, Nóta: (60:16/10)
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1835 |
Greaghnaguleaun
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TAB Leathanach: 183, Nóta: (60:16/10)
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1836 |
Greighnagullane
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1836 |
Greagh na gillan
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1836 |
Sgrech-na-faoillean,
'the gull's screech'
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1836 |
Greaghnagullawn
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1836 |
Greaghnagullawn
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1836 |
Greach na gcoillean
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1836 |
Anderson's Island' is the name now known
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1836 |
Greach na gcoileán,
'greagh/ mountain plain of the family of O'Cullain'
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1836 |
//n
'l' very liquid."
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1836 |
[Greaghnaguillaun]
"…two small forts…"
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