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Carraig an Daimh
genitive: Charraig an Daimh
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Carrigadav
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Explanatory note
- English
the rock of the ox
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1841 |
[Carrigadav]
"It is [.i. an baile fearainn] for the most part a rocky ridge with a neatly surfaced [sic] and it got its name, it is said, from a wild ox which grazed on it of old; and is since called 'Carraig a Dhav' (i.e.) The Rock of the Ox." [Descr. Rem.] [faoin mbaile fearainn]
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Desc. Rem.:AL Leathanach: Ci095,14
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1841 |
a daimh
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1841 |
Carraig a Daimh, 'rock of the ox'
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1939 |
Carraig a' Daimh .i. carraigeacha móra ... ar chliathán an chnuic
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TCCD Leathanach: 273
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1971 |
ˌkɑrɪgəˈdav′
BÓC—That's a village?<br/>NR—’Tis a mountain too.
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Áit. Cainteoir: NR, Cainteoir: T308a2
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