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Drumcattan
(English)
Explanatory note
Centrepoint
54.0056, -7.83518latitude, longitude
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Historical references
Mu: Droim Chatáin
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"Pinkman: Druim-chatain = Cattan’s ridge. Dorsum Cattani (O’Donovan). Catan, Cadan or Ceddan was a man’s name, and some saints of the name are mentioned in the Martyrologies. "
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1620 |
Dromcattin
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Inq. Leathanach: 142
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1655 |
Dromcatten
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1660c |
Dromcatten
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BSD Leathanach: 45
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1685 |
D:catten
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1836 |
Dromcatten
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1836 |
Druim Cat
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1836 |
Druim Chatáin
'Cattan's ridge, or long hill,' 'dorsum Cattani'
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1836 |
Drumcattan
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1836 |
Drumcattan
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1836 |
Drumcattin
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1836 |
Drumcatton
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1836 |
Drumcotteen
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2010 |
ˌdromˈx′atən
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2010 |
ˌdromˈkɛtən
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