BROWSE
townland
An Polla Mór Thiar
genitive: an Pholla Mhóir Thiar
non-validated name (What is this?)
(Irish)
Pollamore Near
(English)

Explanatory note

  • Gaeilge

    the big pole
    polla — tomhas talún

  • Gaeilge

    the big pole
    polla — measure of land

Centrepoint

53.9815, -7.33846latitude, longitude
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Historical references

1836
Pullamore
"no far & near distinctions" [dúch];
CM:AL Leathanach: Ca001,79
1836
Pullamore
Elliot, J.:AL Leathanach: Ca001,79
1836
Pullamore
Clarke Map 1811:AL Leathanach: Ca001,79
1836
Pullamore Near (Td)
BS:AL Leathanach: Ca001,79
1836
Pullomore
Inq. C I:AL Leathanach: Ca001,79
1836
Near Pullamore
"The 2 Tds must be distinguished" [pl];
Rec. Name:AL Leathanach: Ca001,79

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