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ˌrɑˈholən , ˌroˈkolən , ˌroˈhol′ən
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"Pinkman: Ráth-Chuilinn = Cullen’s rath and fort. Cullen or Cuileann, a man’s name in ancient Ireland. Hence the surnames Ó Cuilinn, Mac Cuilinn. Perhaps the form Ráth-Choilín would be more in accordance with local pronunciation."
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"Arch. Inventory Rath. On top of a drumlin (119)."
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1655 |
?Dromcausse/Dromcuase
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1659 |
Drumcausse
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Cen. Leathanach: 564
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c1660 |
Drumcush
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BSD Leathanach: 26
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1685 |
Drumcuase
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1836 |
Rath cuilinn
'fort of the holly'
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1836 |
Ros colan
'the arable ground of the young cow'
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1836 |
Rocullin
'the choice body'
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1836 |
Rocollin
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1836 |
Racullen
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1836 |
Rocollin
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1836 |
Rocullin
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1836 |
Rocullen
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1836 |
Roculline
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1836 |
Racullen
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1836 |
Rocullin
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