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An Cnoicíneach
genitive: an Chnoicínigh
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Gunsborough
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Historical references
1653 |
'George Gun of Carrigafoyle'
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Kenmare MSS Leathanach: 142
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1787 |
Gunsboro or the Cross
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1837 |
Galey: …other improvements are in progress by P. Mahony, Esq., who has recently purchased the Gunsborough estate.
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1841 |
Gunsborough
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1841 |
see Mahony’s Letter i.e. Gun’s Borough (JOD); “Situated in the Townland of Knockeanagh North”; “A good house not now inhabited by any gentleman.”
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1845 |
Name of Townland containing House: Knockeanagh Nth. House or Demesne: House Popular Name: Gunsborough House Spelling recommended by Proprietor: Gunsborough House Proprietor’s Signature: Pierce Mahony, Esq. “My wish is to call the upper House at the Cross Roads “Gunsborow” The Townland ‘Knockenagh’ and at the Lower House now called the Villa ‘Coolbeha’ Lodge.” P. Mahony; “The true name of Leslie Lodge is Shanavagh. Gunsboro is Knockenagh. Riversdale is Kilmeany” - Pierce Mahony
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1955 |
An Seabhac: An Cnuicíneach Thuaidh/Theas; sa trn. thiar de bhí ‘tigh mór’ féin ainm ghallda ‘Gunsborough’ – Gun nó Gunn = ainm an té a bhí ann. [féach Logainm.ie, 101220]
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1999 |
ˌgʊnzborəˈkrɑs
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Áit. Cainteoir: b5, Uimhir : C900
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