BROWSE
townland
Dún Mhic Íomhair
genitive: Dhún Mhic Íomhair
non-validated name (What is this?)
(Irish)
Dunmakeever
(English)

Glossary

dún, dúnaibh
English fort

Explanatory note

  • Gaeilge

    the fort of the son of Íomhar
    Íomhar -- ainm pearsanta < Ívarr na Lochlannaise

  • English

    the fort of the son of Íomhar
    Íomhar -- personal name < Norse Ívarr

Centrepoint

54.193, -7.85721latitude, longitude
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Historical references

1836
[Dunmakeever]
"a small lake is situated on its S. boundary. Lime is procured on the ground and used for manure" [Desc. Rem.];
Desc. Rem.:AL Leathanach: Ca042,32
1836
Dunmakeever
OD:AL Leathanach: Ca042,32
1836
Doonmakeever
BS:AL Leathanach: Ca042,32
1836
Doonmagivver
[Corrected List of BS];
BS:AL Leathanach: Ca042,32
1836
Dunnemakevir
Co. List 1790:AL Leathanach: Ca042,32
1836
Dun mac iomhair, 'fort of the son of Ivor'
OD:AL Leathanach: Ca042,32

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