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Táin Bó Cúalnge

Place and tribal names

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(Onom. = Onomasticon Goedelicum)
(FM. = Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters, ed. O’Donovan)
(Fy. = The Genealogies, Tribes and Customs of Hy-Fiachrach, ed. O’Donovan)
(Im. = The Tribes and Customs of Hy-Many, ed. O’Donovan)
(Lct. = Leabhar na gCeart, ed. O’Donovan)
(Fia. = Annals of Ireland: Three Fragments, ed. O’Donovan)
(Tp. = Topographical Poems, ed. O’Donovan)
(Mr. = Battle of Magh Rath, ed. O’Donovan)
(Ods. = O’Donovan’s Supplement to O’Reilly’s Irish-English Dictionary)
(Ra. = Reeves’ Ecclesiastical Antiquities of Down, Connor and Dromore)
(ML. = Cath Mhuighe Léana, ed. O’Curry)
(Mm. = O’Curry’s Lectures on the Manuscript Materials of Ancient Irish History)
(Ca. = Cóir Anmann, ed. Stokes in Irische Texte iii, 2nd Heft.)
(F. =  Féilire Óengusso, ed. Stokes )
(Ib. = Imram Brain, ed. Meyer)
(Lu. = Lebor na hUidre, ed. Best & Bergin)
(Au. = Annals of Ulster, ed. Hennessy/MacCarthy)
(Ch. = Chronicum Scotorum, ed. Hennessy)
(Fen. = The Book of Fenagh, ed. Hennessy)
(Pd. = The Metrical Dindshenchas, ed. Gwynn)
(Rc. = Revue Celtique)

In addition to the above online sources, identification of the placenames below is based on the Fascicles of the following publication, where available:

HDGP = Historical dictionary of Gaelic placenames (Ó Riain et al.)

The following website by Gene C. Haley contains identifications and Google maps of the placenames in Recension I of Táin Bó Cúalnge: Places in the Táin.

The placenames marked with a star (*) below have been identified and appear in the Google Map above; line-numbers are given for each placename to facilitate locating placenames in the CELT edition as a single file.

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Ai = Mag Aíi, (Map – Magh Aoi), a plain between Roscommon and Elphin, Co. Roscommon (FM. iii p. 87-88, note h) (HDGP i p. 58, s.n. Aoi = Magh Aoi) (Onom. ‘ai’, ‘m. aíi’), §§2.5, 27, 44.1; ll. 171, 2515, 4857.

Aidhne, (Aidne), (Map – Aidne), a territory equivalent to the diocese of Kilmacduagh (Map), in the baronies of Kiltartan, Dunkellin and Loughrea (Map), in the South-West corner of Co. Galway (Fy. p. 52, note l) (HDGP i p. 27, s.n. Aidhne (1)) (Onom. ‘aidhne’), §43.7; l. 4703.

Aile = Dún Aile (HDGP i p. 59, s.n. Aoile = Dún Aoile) (Onom. ‘aile’), §3.2; l. 294.

*Aine Cliach = Aine, a hill in Knockainy East / Knockainy West townlands, barony of Smallcounty (Map), Co. Limerick (FM. i p. 278, note e) (HDGP i p. 33, s.n. Áine Chliach; p. 32, s.n. Áine (1)) (Onom. ‘aine cliach’, ‘aine’), §43.7; l. 4069.

Airgdhech, in Mag Muirthemne, Co. Louth (HDGP i p. 46, s.n. Airgtheach, an (4)) (Onom. ‘airgdhech’), §4.1; l. 739.

Airne, apparently in Co. Louth (HDGP i p. 47, s.n. Airne) (Onom. ‘airne’), §3.2; l. 291.

Alba, from the 9th Century, the Gaelic kingdom in Scotland, later the whole of Scotland (HDGP i p. 50, s.n. Alba (1)) (Onom. ‘alba’), §§3.20, 4.1, 4.12, 41.19, 41.32; ll. 699, 706, 748, 910, 4226, 4364.

Ammag, on Meadhbh’s route between Cend Ferna and Fid Mór (Onom. ‘ammag’), §3.2; l. 295.

Ard Chiannacht, territory approximately equivalent to the baronies of Ferrard and Ardee (Map), Co. Louth; earlier included North Co. Dublin (HDGP i p. 36, s.n. Aird Chiannachta) (Onom. ‘á. chiannacht’), §5.2; l. 1246.

*Ard Cuillend, probably Crossakeel, in the barony of Kells Upper (Map), Co. Meath (O’Rahilly, op. cit., p. 354) (Lu. p. 148, gloss d) (HDGP i p. 84, s.n. Ard Cuilleann) (Onom. ‘a. cuillend’, ‘crosa coil’), §§3.9, 3.10, 311; ll. 443-4, 460, 463.

*Ardachad, probably Ardagh townland, barony of Ferrard (Map), Co. Louth (HDGP i p. 103, s.n. Ardachadh (5)) (Onom. ‘ardachad’), §3.2; l. 290.

Armenia, Armenia (HDGP i p. 47, s.n. Airméin) (Onom. ‘armenia’), §6.1; l. 1290.

Asal, territory in the baronies of Moyashel and Magheradernon, Fore and Devlin (Map), Co. Westmeath (HDGP i p. 107, s.n. Asal (1)) (Onom. ‘asal’, ‘assal’), §§3.2, 41.8; ll. 286, 4144.

*Assi, perhaps at Mullaghash, the name of a fort in Belpatrick townland, barony of Ferrard (Map), Co. Louth (HDGP i p. 48, s.n. Aise) (Onom. ‘assi’), §3.2; l. 291.

*Áth mBercha, probably the Southern boundary of Ai = Mag Aíi, near Roscommon, Co. Roscommon (HDGP i p. 114, s.n. Áth Bearcha) (Onom. ‘á. mbercha’), §§2.5, 44.1; ll. 171, 4858.

Áth mBuide, in Crích Ross, Co. Monaghan and Co. Louth (HDGP i p. 116, s.n. Áth Buidhe (3)) (Onom. ‘a. mbuide’), §11.4; l. 1783.

Áth Carpait = Áth Lethan, Co. Louth (HDGP i p. 117, s.n. Áth Carba(i)d = Áth Leathan (4)) (Onom. ‘á. carpait’), §5.3; l. 1259.

*Áth Cliath, on the River Liffey, at Dublin, Co. Dublin (FM. i p. 457 note m) (HDGP i p. 119, s.n. Áth Cliath) (Onom. ‘á. cliath’), §44.10; l. 4909.

*Áth Coltna, one of the boundaries of Ai = Mag Aíi, perhaps on the River Shannon at Termonbarry Bridge, Co. Roscommon (HDGP i p. 123, s.n. Áth Coltna) (Onom. ‘a. coltna’), §§2.5, 44.1; ll. 172, 4858.

Áth Cró, in Muirthemne, Co. Louth (HDGP i p. 124, s.n. Áth Cró (2)) (Onom. ‘á. cró’), §19.3;  l. 2118.

*Áth Dá Fhert, probably on the River Fane at Knockbridge in Ballinlough townland, barony of Dundalk Upper (Map), Co. Louth (HDGP i p. 126, s.n. Áth Dá Fhearta) (Onom. ‘á. dá fhert’), §23; ll. 2441-2, 2445.

*Áth Fénne, probably ‘Flag of the Gain’ crossing-place on the River Gaine between Down and Rathlevanagh townlands, barony of Corkaree (Map), Co. Westmeath (HDGP i p. 132, s.n. Áth Féin(n)e (1)) (Onom. ‘á. fénne’), §41.4; ll. 4122, 4123.

*Áth Fir Diad, on the River Dee, at Ardee, barony of Ardee (Map), Co. Louth (FM. ii p. 647, note w) (HDGP i p. 133, s.n. Áth Fir Dhiadh) (Onom. ‘á firdead’, ‘áth fir-diad’), §28.5; l. 2603.

*Áth nGabla, probably on the Mattock River between Co. Meath and Co. Louth, near Ardagh, Co. Louth (Haley ‘Áth Gabla’) (HDGP i p. 134, s.n. Áth Gabhla) (Onom. ‘á. ngabla’), §§3.2, 3.16, 3.18, 5.2; ll. 290, 561, 602, 626, 1251.

Áth Grencha = Áth nGabla, Co. Meath and Co. Louth (HDGP i p. 135, s.n. Áth Grean(ch)a = Áth Gabhla) (Onom. ‘á. grencha’), §3.18; ll. 602, 604, 624.

Áth nÍrmidi = Áth Fénne, Co. Westmeath (HDGP i p. 137, s.n. Áth Irmhidhe = Áth Féin(n)e) (Onom. ‘á. nírmidi’), §41.4; ll. 4118, 4122.

Áth Lethan, on the River Dee, Co. Louth (HDGP i p. 138, s.n. Áth Leathan (4)) (Onom. ‘á. lethan’), §5.3; l. 1266.

*Áth Lúain, on the River Shannon, at Athlone, Co. Westmeath and Co. Roscommon (FM. i p. 553, note y) (HDGP i p. 140, s.n. Áth Luain) (Onom. ‘á. luain’), §§43.19, 44.8; ll. 4844, 4904.

Áth Medbi, name applied to every ford where Meadhbh was (HDGP i p. 144, s.n. Áth Mheidhbhe) (Onom. ‘á. medbi’), §11.6; l. 1789.

*Áth Moga, (Map – Ath Mogha), on the River Suck, in Ballymoe village, barony of Ballymoe (Map), Co. Galway (FM. v p. 1398, note w) (HDGP i p. 144, s.n. Áth Mogha) (Onom. ‘á. moga’), §§2.5, 44.1; ll. 171, 4857-8.

Áth Mór = Áth Luain (HDGP i p. 145, s.n. Áth Mór (4) = Áth Luain) (Onom. ‘a. mór’), §§43.18, 43.20, 44.8; ll. 4837, 4842, 4846-7, 4903.

*Áth na Forari, at Sliabh Fuaid, Co. Armagh; perhaps at County Bridge in Altnamackan, Altnamackan, townland, barony of Fews Upper, Fews Upper (Map), Co. Armagh (HDGP i p. 148, s.n. Áth na Foraire (1)) (Onom. ‘á. na forari’), §§4.17, 4.18; ll. 994, 995, 1035.

*Áth Slisen, one of the boundaries of Ai = Mag Aíi, Co. Roscommon; on the Owenure River at Bellaslishen Bridge, in Cloonybrennan townland, barony of Roscommon (Map), Co. Roscommon (FM. iii p. 446, note l) (HDGP i p. 154, s.n. Áth Slisean) (Onom. ‘á. slisen’), §§2.5, 44.1; ll. 171, 4858.

Áth Sólomshét = Áth Tolamset, in Muirthemne, Co. Louth (HDGP i p. 156, s.n. Áth Tolaimhshéad) (Onom. ‘á. sólomshét’, á. tolamset’), §13; l. 1814.

Áth Srethe, in Conaille Muirthemne, Co. Louth (HDGP i p. 155, s.n. Áth Sreithe) (Onom. ‘á. srethe’), §5.5; l. 1278.

Áth Tamain, in or near Muirthemne, Co. Louth (HDGP i p. 155, s.n. Áth Tamhain) (Onom. ‘á. tamain’), §25.2; l. 2472.

Áth Traiged, a boundary of Tír Mór, Co. Louth (HDGP i p. 156, s.n. Áth Troigheadh (1)) (Onom. ‘á. traiged’), §17.5; l. 2011.

*Áth Truimm, on the River Boyne, at Trim, barony of Moyfenrath Lower (Map), Co. Meath (F. p. 374 (431)) (HDGP i p. 156, s.n. Áth Truim) (Onom. ‘á. truimm’), §44.9; l. 4905.

Aurthuile, on Meadhbh’s route between Airne and Druim Salaind (Onom. ‘aurthuile’), §3.2; l. 291.

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Bacc nDraigin, unidentified (HDGP ii p. 1, s.n. Bac Draighin) (Onom. ‘bacc ndraigin’), §41.1; l. 4071.

Bacca, in the barony of Burren, Co. Clare (HDGP ii p. 1, s.n. Bac(a)) (Onom. ‘bacca’), §43.15; l. 4789.

Baile, North of Ardee, Co. Louth; probably in the barony of Dundalk Upper (Map) (HDGP ii p. 5, s.n. Baile) (Onom. ‘baile’), §§3.2, 41.45; ll. 294, 4514.

Baile in Bile = Baile (HDGP ii p. 7, s.n. Baile an Bhile = Baile) (Onom. ‘baile in bile’), §29.13; l. 2866.

Bairche, the barony of Mourne, Mourne (Map), Co. Down (Au. i p. 217, note 14) (HDGP ii p. 74, s.n. Bairche; p. 158, s.n. Boirche (1)) (Onom. ‘bairche’), §§3.7, 29.17; ll. 420, 2980.

*Ballscena, perhaps Ballybailie townland, barony of Ardee (Map), Co. Louth (HDGP ii p. 3, s.n. Báil Sceana) (Onom. ‘ballscena’), §3.2; l. 294.

Banba, originally an alternative name for Brega; more commonly used as a poetic name for Ireland (HDGP ii p. 76, s.n. Banbha) (Onom. ‘banba’), §29.51; l. 3593.

*Banna, the River Bann, Bann River, in Co. Derry and Co. Down (FM. i p. 326, note m) (HDGP ii p. 78, s.n. Banna, (an) (1)) (Onom. ‘banna’), §3.7; l. 420.

Bedg, a river in Conaille Muirthemne, Co. Louth (HDGP ii p. 82, s.n. Beadhg) (Onom. ‘bedg’), §30.2; l. 3606.

Belach Eoin, probably in Muirthemne, Co Louth (HDGP ii p. 108, s.n. Bealach Éin) (Onom. ‘b. eoin’), §24; ll. 2447, 2458, 2459.

Belat Aileáin, near the border of Cuailnge and Conaille, Co. Louth (HDGP ii p. 115, s.n. Béalad Oiléin) (Onom. ‘belat aileáin’), §8.5; l. 1373.

*Berba, the River Barrow in Leinster, flows in Waterford Harbour (FM. i p. 14, note l) (HDGP ii p. 130, s.n. Bearbha, (an)) (Onom. ‘berba’), §43.7; l. 4698.

Berna, unidentified (Onom. ‘berna’), §41.45; l. 4515.

*Bernas Tána Bó Cualnge, in Cooley, Co. Louth; perhaps The Windy Gap, Corrakit townland, barony of Dundalk Lower (Map) (HDGP ii p. 136, s.n. Bearnas Bó gCuailnge) (Onom. ‘b. tána bó cualnge’), §8.4; l. 1370.

*Bernos = Bernas, Barnesmore Gap, leading from the barony of Tirhugh to the barony of Raphoe South (Map), Co. Donegal (Fen. p. 314, note 5) (HDGP ii p. 136, s.n. Bearnas Mór) (Onom. ‘bernos’, ‘bernas’), §41.1; l. 4090.

Bile Medba, generic name for places in Guiph = Cuib (HDGP ii p. 146, s.n. Bile Meadhbha) (Onom. ‘b. medba’), §11.6; l. 1791. 

Bir, a river in Conaille Muirthemne, Co. Louth (HDGP ii p. 148, s.n. Bior (2)) (Onom. ‘bir’), §30.2; l. 3607.

Bithlan, a river in Conaille Muirthemne, Co. Louth (HDGP ii p. 150, s.n. Bioth(sh)lán) (Onom. ‘bithlan’), §30.2; l. 3606.

Bolg, unidentified (Onom. ‘bolg’), §41.1; l. 4069.

Braine, unidentified; near Ardee, Co. Louth (HDGP ii p. 170, s.n. Braine) (Onom. ‘braine’), §29.13; l. 2864.

Brecc, unidentified (HDGP ii p. 171, s.n. Breac) (Onom. ‘brecc’), §41.1; ll. 4074, 4081.

Brega, (Map – Brega), the Eastern part of the central plain, between Mide and the Irish Sea, mainly in Co. Meath, with parts of Co. Dublin (North of the River Liffey) and Co. Louth (South of the River Dee) (Lct. p. 11, note z) (HDGP ii p. 174, s.n. Breagha (1)) (Onom. ‘brega’), §§29.24, 29.26, 43.7; ll. 3133, 3176, 4694.

Breg-ross, a wood in East Brega (HDGP ii p. 180, s.n. Breaghros) (Onom. ‘breg-ross’), §29.13; l. 2865.

Brenide, a river in Conaille Muirthemne, Co. Louth (HDGP ii p. 181, s.n. Bréanaidhe) (Onom. ‘brenide’), §30.2; l. 3607.

Breslech Mór, a fort in Mag Muirthemne, near Drogheda, Co. Louth (HDGP ii p. 193, s.n. Breisleach Mhór, (an)) (Onom. ‘breslech mór’), §§20.1, 21.8; ll. 2122-3, 2333.

Bretain, Britons and their territory (HDGP ii p. 182, s.n. Breatain, (an)) (Onom. ‘bretain’), §3.20; ll. 699, 707.

Bri Errgi, in Ulster; perhaps in Co. Down (HDGP ii p. 195, s.n. Brí Eirighe / Airighe) (Onom. ‘bri errgi’), §§41.1, 41.44; ll. 4066, 4504.

*Brug Meicc ind Óc, Newgrange monument, a burial mound in the townland of Newgrange, barony of Slane Upper (Map), Co. Meath (FM. i p. 22, note w) (HDGP ii p. 205, s.n. Brugh Mic an Óg) (Onom. ‘b. meicc ind óc’), §4.19; l. 1059.

Búagnach, a river in Co. Meath (?) (HDGP ii p. 213, s.n. Buaighneach) (Ca. p. 375, §211) (Onom. ‘búagnech’), §43.7; l. 4694.

Búain, a river in Conaille, Co. Louth (HDGP ii p. 215, s.n. Bua(i)n, (an)) (Onom. ‘búain’), §30.2; l. 3606.

*Búas, Bush River, River Bush, flowing to the North coast of Co. Antrim, through the baronies of Dunluce Upper, Dunluce Upper and Dunluce Lower, Dunluce Lower (Map) (FM. i p. 91, note d) (Ra. p. 77, note o) (HDGP ii p. 216, s.n. Buas) (Onom. ‘búas’), §§41.1, 41.40, 43.7; ll. 4099, 4458, 4694.

*Burach, perhaps ‘The Danes’ Cast’, an earthwork between Airgialla  and Ulaid (remnant between Newry, Newry and Scarva, Scarva, Co. Down) (HDGP ii p. 225, s.n. Búrach) (Onom. ‘burach’), §§41.1, 41.46; ll. 4093, 4525.

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Caille, unidentified (HDGP iii p. 5, s.n. Caill(e) = Coill(e)) (Onom. ‘caille’), §31.8; l. 3713.

*Callann, the Callan River, Callan River, a tributary of the River Blackwater, River Blackwater, Co. Armagh (FM. i p. 43, note z) (HDGP iii p. 38, s.n. Callann (1)) (Onom. ‘callann’), §§4.23, 41.1, 41.36; ll. 1138, 4079, 4409.

Canaind Gall, unidentified (Onom. ‘canaind gall’), §41.1; l. 4068.

*Carn, perhaps = Carn Fiachach, in Carn townland, barony of Rathconrath (Map), Co. Westmeath (HDGP iii p. 62, s.n. Carn (3)) (Onom. ‘c. fiachach’), §3.2; l. 285.

Carn maccu Buachalla, in Guiph = Cuib, Co. Down (HDGP iii p. 77, s.n. Carn Mac Ua mBuachalla) (Onom. ‘c. maccu buachalla’), §11.1; ll. 1760-1.

*Carrlóig = Carn Eolairg, near Lough Foyle, Lough Foyle, Co. Derry; perhaps in Carnowry, Carnowry, townland, barony of Keenaght, Keenaght (Map), Co. Derry (HDGP iii p. 100, s.n. Carrlaogh; p. 71, s.n. Carn Eolairg (1)) (Onom. ‘carrlóig’, ‘cairloegh’, ‘c. eolairg’), §41.1; l. 4060.

Catha, ghost name; this name appears to be a misreading (O’Rahilly, op. cit., p. 281, note on l. 288) (HDGP iii p. 103, s.n. Catha) (Onom. ‘catha’), §3.2; l. 288.

*Cenannas na Ríg, Kells, barony of Kells Upper (Map), Co. Meath (FM. i p. 56, note z) (HDGP iv p. 64, s.n. Ceanannas (1)) (Onom. ‘cenannas na ríg’), §3.13; ll. 514-5.

*Cenn Abrat, probably Seefin Mountain, in Glenosheen townland, barony of Coshlea (Map), Co. Limerick (HDGP iv p. 67, s.n. Ceann Abhradh, p. 74, s.n. Ceann Eabhradh) (Onom. ‘c. abrat’), §43.7; l. 4698.

*Cenn Ferna, probably in Co. Louth; perhaps at or near Anaverna townland, barony of Dundalk Lower (Map), Co. Louth (HDGP iv p. 77, s.n. Ceann Fearna) (Onom. ‘c. ferna’), §3.2; l. 295.

Cingit Ferchon, probably in Crích Ross, Co. Louth and Co. Monaghan (HDGP iv p. 150, s.n. Cingid Fhearchon) (Onom. ‘cingit ferchon’), §27; ll. 2529-30.

Clann Rudhraighe, poetic name for Ulaid (HDGP v p. 58, s.n. Clanna Rudhraighe) (Onom. ‘c. rudhraighe’), §28.3; l. 2581.

*Clártha, probably Clare Hill (site of Clare Castle), in Clare townland, barony of Rathconrath (Map), Co. Westmeath (FM. v p. 1485, note y) (HDGP v p. 68, s.n. Clártha) (Onom. ‘clartha’), §§41.8, 41.20; ll. 4144, 4229.

Cleiteach, legendary house-site overlooking the River Boyne, Co. Meath (FM. i pp. 115-116, note o) (ML. p. 66 (102), note b) (HDGP v p. 69, s.n. Cleiteach (1)) (Onom. ‘cleiteach’), §4.19; l. 1059.

Clithar Bó n-Ulad, in Co. Louth, probably near Drogheda (HDGP v p. 71, s.n. Cliothar Bó Uladh) (Onom. ‘clithar bó n-ulad’), §20.1; l. 2124.

Clíu, (Cliú), (Map – Clíu), approximately equivalent to the diocese of Emly (Map) (most of East Co. Limerick, with parts of the baronies of Owney and Arra and Clanwilliam (Map), Co. Tipperary (FM. i p. 47, note b) (HDGP v p. 71, s.n. Cliú (1)) (Onom. ‘clíu’), §43.7; l. 4700.

*Cluain Carpait = Fircuing, possibly Crossboyne parish, barony of  Clanmorris (Map), Co. Mayo (HDGP v p. 98, s.n. Cluain Carpaid = Fíorchuing) (Onom. ‘c. carpait’, ‘f. cuing’), §8.1; ll. 1350, 1351-2.

*Cnódba, ancient burial mound in Knowth townland, barony of Slane Upper (Map), Co. Meath (HDGP v p. 186, s.n. Cnoghbha) (FM. i p. 497, note c) (Onom. ‘cnódba’), §§3.16, 4.19; ll. 561, 1059.

Collamair, between the mouth of the Delvin River, Co. Dublin and Co. Meath, and Turvey, Co. Dublin (HDGP vi p. 29, s.n. Collamhair) (Onom. ‘collamair’, ‘collamair breg’), §43.7; l. 4699.

Colptha, unidentified (Onom. ‘colptha’), §41.45; l. 4514.

Coltain (See Áth Coltna), perhaps on or near the River Shannon at Termonbarry Bridge, Co. Roscommon (HDGP vi p. 32, s.n. Coltain) (Onom. ‘coltain’), §3.2; l. 282.

Conaille Muirthemne, a people in Muirthemne, Co. Louth and Fern-mag, Co. Monaghan (FM. i p. 10, note u) (HDGP vi p. 38, s.n. Conaille) (Onom. ‘conaille muirthemne’), §§5.3, 7.1, 8.7, etc; ll. 1258, 1266, 1334, 1384, etc.

Connachta, the territory west of the River Shannon (HDGP vi p. 48, s.n. Connachta) (Onom. ‘connachta’), §§1.1, 1.3, 1.6, etc.; ll. 2, 101, 142, etc.

Corcomrúad, (Map – Corca Mruad), people and territory in the baronies of Corcomroe and Burren (Map), Co. Clare (Tp. p. lxxii (286), note 639) (HDGP vi p. 71, s.n. Corca Mruadh) (Onom. ‘corcomrúad’, ‘corc modruadh’), §43.15; l. 4789.

Craebhruad, literary name of Conchubhar’s residence at Emain Macha (HDGP vi p. 96, s.n. Craobhruadh) (Onom. ‘c. ruad’), §§3.12, 6.1, 29.39; ll. 495, 1286, 3403.

*Crannach Cualgne, at or near Faughart Lower and Faughart Upper townlands, barony of Dundalk Lower (Map), Co. Louth (HDGP vi p. 89, s.n. Crannach (1)) (Onom. ‘crannach’, ‘c. cualgne’), §3.2; l. 296.

Crích Margin, in Cuailnge, Co. Louth (Cooley, Co. Louth) (HDGP vi p. 111, s.n. Críoch Mhairgín) (Onom. ‘c. margin’), §6.2; l. 1302.

*Crích Ross = Fir Roiss, originally refers to lands held by Fir Roiss on Co. Louth and Co. Monaghan border around Carrickmacross; later territory mainly in cantred of Ferros, Co. Louth (equivalent to the barony of Ardee (Map)) (HDGP vi p. 115, s.n. Críoch Rois) (Onom. ‘c. ross’, ‘f. roiss’), §§11.4, 26.1, 32.1, 32.3; ll. 1783, 2474, 3769, 3798.

Cromma, ghost name; this name appears to be a misreading (O’Rahilly, op. cit., p. 281, note on l. 288) (HDGP vi p. 122, s.n. Croma) (Onom. ‘cromma’), §3.2; l. 288.

*Crúachu, (Map – Cruachain), Rathcroghan in the townland of Toberrory, barony of Roscommon (Map), Co. Roscommon (FM. i p. 51, note h) (HDGP vi p. 131, s.n. Cruacha(in) (1) (Onom. ‘crúachu’), §§1.1, 1.6, 2.1, etc.; ll. 2, 23, 141, 147, etc.

Cruithni, a name used for a people found mainly in Ulster, in Dál nAraidhe (Co. Antrim), Uí Eachach Cobha (Co. Down) and in various other places in Ireland, and also used for the the Picts of Scotland (FM. i p. 189, note l) (HDGP vi p. 139, s.n. Cruithne) (Onom. ‘cruithni’), §§37.1, 41.10; ll. 3897, 4156.

Cuailnge, the Cooley peninsula, barony of Dundalk Lower (Map), Co. Louth (Ls. i p. 46 (107), note 1) (HDGP vi p. 143, s.n. Cuailnge) (Onom. ‘cuailnge’), §§1.1, 1.2, etc.; ll. 1, 79, 80, etc.

*Cuilend, a river in North Co. Louth; perhaps the Cully Water in North Co. Louth (HDGP vi p. 179, s.n. Cuil(l)eann M(h)uirtheimhne) (Onom. ‘cuilend’), §30.2; l. 3608.

Cuilend, unidentified (Onom. ‘cuilend’), §41.1; l. 4088.

Cuillend, unidentified (Onom. ‘cuillend’), §41.8; l. 4143.

Cuillend Cind Duine, in Muirthemne, Co. Louth (HDGP vi p. 179, s.n. Cuil(l)eann C(h)inn Dúine) (Onom. ‘c. cinn duine’), §19.3; ll. 2117-8.

Cúl = Cúl Siblinni, (O’Rahilly, op. cit., p. 281, note on l. 284), §3.2; l. 284.

Cúl Sibrille = Cenannas na ríg, (HDGP vi p. 174, s.n. Cúil Shibhrille = Ceanannas (1); iv pp. 64-66, s.n. Ceanannas (1)) (Onom. ‘c. sibrille’), §§3.13, 3.14; ll. 514-5, 523.

*Cúl Sílinne = Cúl Siblinni, ecclesiastical site in Kilcooley townland, barony of Roscommon (Map), Co. Roscommon (HDGP vi p. 174, s.n. Cúil Shilinne = Cúil Shiblinne) (Onom. ‘c. cúile sílinne’, ‘c. siblinni’,), §§3.2, 3.3, 3.7; ll. 282, 288, 297-8, 393.

Cumunhg, a river in Conaille Muirthemne, North Co. Louth (HDGP vi p. 187, s.n. Cumhang) (Onom. ‘cumunhg’), §30.2; l. 3607.

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Daillscena, probably in North Co. Louth (HDGP vii p. 4, s.n. Dáil Sceana) (Onom. ‘daillscena’), §3.2; l. 294.

Deille, See Magh Deileann (HDGP vii p. 68, s.n. Deile) (Onom. ‘deille’), §43.7; l. 4693.

*Delaind, the River Deel flows from Lough Lene through Raharney, Co. Westmeath into the River Boyne, Co. Meath (HDGP vii p. 68, s.n. Deile(ann) (1)) (Onom. ‘delaind’), §3.2; l. 286.

*Delga Murthemne, a stronghold in Castletown townland, barony of Dundalk Upper (Map), Co. Louth, that gave its name to the town of Dundalk (Dún Dealgan) (HDGP vii p. 61, s.n. Dealga (1)) (FM. ii p. 746, note m) (Onom. ‘delga murthemne’, ‘delga’, ‘d. delga’), §§11.1, 19.1; ll. 1763, 2100.

Delt, unidentified river in Co. Meath or Co. Westmeath (HDGP vii p. 62, s.n. Dealt (1)) (Onom. ‘delt’), §3.2; l. 286.

*Delt, a river in Conaille Muirthemne, perhaps the River Glyde, Co. Louth (HDGP vii p. 62, s.n. Dealt (2)) (Onom. ‘delt’), §30.2; l. 3608.

*Dergderc, Lough Derg, on the River Shannon between Killaloe, Co. Tipperary and Portumna, Co. Galway (Im. p. 5 (15), note i) (HDGP vii p. 69, s.n. Deirgdhearc) (Onom. ‘dergderc’), §43.7; l. 4693.

Diabulard, unidentified; in Ulster (HDGP vii p. 77, s.n. Diabhal Arda) (Onom. ‘diabulard’), §41.1; l. 4059.

Dichaem, a river in Conaille Muirthemne (Onom. ‘dichaem’), §30.2; l. 3607.

Disert Lóchait, unidentified; probably in Co. Meath (HDGP vii p. 85, s.n. Díseart Lóchaid) (Onom. ‘d. lóchait’), §5.1; l. 1220.

Druing, on Medb’s route between Finnglassa Assail and Delt (Onom. ‘druing’), §3.2; l. 286.

Druing, a river in Conaille Muirthemne (Onom. ‘druing’), §30.2; l. 3608.

Druim Caímthechta, on Medb’s route between Druim Cáin and Druim mac nDega (Onom. ‘d. caímthechta’), §3.2; l. 292.

Druim Cáin, on Medb’s route between Druim Salaind and Druim Caímthechta (Onom. ‘d. cáin’), §3.2; ll. 291-2, 296.

Druim Én, in Conaille Muirthemne (Onom. ‘d. én’), §§8.7, 8.12; ll. 1384, 1465.

Druim Fornocht, near Newry, Newry, Co. Down (Onom. ‘d. fornocht’), §43.7; ll. 4698-9.

Druim Licce, on Medb’s route between Gort Sláni and Áth nGabla (possibly Kellystown on the Mattock River, Co. Meath) (Onom. ‘d. licce’), §3.2; ll. 289-90.

Druim mac nDega, on Medb’s route between Druim Caímthechta and Eodond Bec (Onom. ‘d. mac ndega’), §3.2; l. 292.

Druim Salaind, on Medb’s route between Aurthuile and Druim Cáin (Onom. ‘d. salaind’), §3.2; l. 291.

Dubh, on Medb’s route between Cúl Siblinni (Kells, Co. Meath) and Ochaine (Faughanhill, Co. Meath) (Onom. ‘dubh’), §3.2; l. 288.

Dubfid, on Medb’s route between Cúl Sílinne (Kilcooley, Co. Roscommon) and Badbgna (Baune, Co. Roscommon) (Onom. ‘d. fid’), §3.2; l. 282.

Dubglais, a river in Conaille Muirthemne (Onom. ‘d. glais’), §30.2; l. 3608.

Dubhlinn, that part of the River Liffey on which the city of Dublin now stands (FM. i p. 122, note g) (Onom. ‘dubhlinn’), §44.10; l. 4909.

Duelt, on Medb’s route between Delt and Delaind (Onom. ‘duelt’), §3.2; l. 286.

Dún Cealtchair = Ráith Cealtchair = Dún Lethglaisi = Dún Dá Lethglas, the ‘Mound of Down (Rathkeltair)’ in the townland Demesne of Down, Demesne of Down, barony of Lecale Upper, Lecale Upper (Map), Co. Down (Rc. xxiii, p. 309, q. 15) (FM. i p. 158, note e) (Onom. ‘d. cealtchair’, ‘r. celtchair’, ‘d. lethglaisi’, ‘d. dá lethglas’), §2.12; l. 221.

*Dún Dá Bend, Mount Sandel, Mount Sandel, in the parish of Coleraine, Coleraine Parish, Co. Derry (Ra. p. 342, note k) (Onom. ‘d. dá bend’), §§32.3, 33.1, 41.1; ll. 3787, 3813, 4097.

*Dún Mic Nechtain Scene, in Mag Breg; Navan, Co. Meath, at the confluence of the River Blackwater and the River Boyne (Pd. iv, p. 439) (FM. ii p. 1094, note i) (Onom. ‘d. mic nechtain scene’, ‘commor mana’), §4.19; l. 1060.

*Dún Sobairche, Dunseverick, Dunseverick, Co. Antrim (Ra. pp. 286-287) (FM. i p. 44, note d) (Onom. ‘d. sobairche’), §§11.1, 11.7, 41.1; ll. 1757, 1793, 4062.

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Elg, a name of Ireland (Onom. ‘elg’), §§29.3, 29.50; ll. 2712, 3530.

Ellene, in Ulster (Onom. ‘ellene’), §41.1; l. 4058.

Elland, in Ulster (Onom. ‘elland’), §§41.1, 41.37; l. 4056, 4419.

*Emain Macha, Navan Fort, Navan, (Map – Eamhain Macha), 2 miles West of the town of Armagh, Armagh, Co. Armagh  (FM. i p. 431, note d) (Onom. ‘e. macha’), §§2.9, 4.1, etc.; ll. 206, 751, 756, etc.

Eodond Bec, on Medb’s route between Druim mac nDega and Eó-dond Mór (Onom. ‘eodond bec’), §3.2; ll. 292-3.

Eó-dond Mór, on Medb’s route between Eodond Bec and Meidhe ind Toghain (Onom. ‘eó-dond mór’), §3.2; l. 293.

Eoraip, Europe (Onom. ‘eoraip’), §29.32; l. 3288.

Erc, not identified (Onom. ‘erc’), §43.7; l. 4701.

Eraind = Erna Dedad, (Map – Erainn), the South Munster tribe to which Cúrói belonged; a sept of the Firbolgs, seated in the present county of Kerry (Fy. p. 309, note o) (FM. i p. 39, note l) (Onom. ‘eraind’, ‘erna dedad’), §42.2; ll. 4607, 4608.

Ériu, Ireland (Onom. ‘ériu’), §§1.1, 1.2, etc.; ll. 11, 28, 77, etc.

*Es Ruaid, the falls of Assaroe on the River Erne at Ballyshannon, barony of Tirhugh (Map), Co. Donegal (Fy. p. 76 (95), note c) (Onom. ‘es ruaid’), §§5.4, 41.1, 43.7; ll. 1267, 4080, 4696.

Etarbane, not identified (Onom. ‘etarbane’), §43.7; l. 4702.

Ethbenna, in Ulster, §41.1; l. 4089.

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Fáil, a name of Ireland (Onom. ‘fáil’), §8.10; l. 1453.

Fán na Coba, in Ulster (Onom. ‘f. na coba’), §41.1; l. 4072.

Fedain Cualngi, in Ulster (Onom. ‘fedain cualngi’), §41.1; l. 4067.

Femen = Mag Feimin, a plain South of Cashel, comprising the barony of Iffa and Offa East (Map), Co. Tipperary (Tp. p. lxi (275), note 514) (Onom. ‘femen’, ‘mag feimin’, ‘mag femin’), §43.7; l. 4701.

Feorand, on Medb’s route between Ardachad and Findabair (Onom. ‘feorand’), §3.2; l. 290.

*Fern-mag, (Fernmag), originally centered on Loughoony, in the barony of Dartry (Map), Co. Monaghan; later gave its name to the barony of Farney (Map), Co. Monaghan (FM. 1 p. 482, note y) (FM. i p. 36, note c) (Onom. ‘fern-mag’, ‘l. uaithne’), §§3.20, 41.1, 41.33; ll. 709, 710, 4087, 4375.

Fert Sceithe, not identified (Onom. ‘f. sceithe’), §§41.50, 41.51; ll. 4591, 4595.

*Ferta i Lerga, near Druim Én; possibly Largy, in the barony of Slane Lower (Map), Co Meath (Haley ‘Lerga’) (Onom. ‘lerga’), §§8.7, 20.1, 20.2, etc.; ll. 1385, 2125, 2154, etc.

Fertae Fingin, at Sliab Fúait (Sliabh Fuaid, Co. Armagh) (Onom. ‘f. fingin’), §31.3; ll. 3657, 3659.

*Fertas Locha Echtrand, South of Sliab Fúait; possibly the sandy shore near Dundalk Bay at Blackrock, Co. Louth (Haley ‘Loch Echtra’) (Onom. ‘f. l. echtrand’, ‘l. echtra’), §§4.17, 4.19; ll. 1018, 1036-7.

Fesser, in Ulster (Onom. ‘fesser’), §41.1; l. 4086.

Fid Mór, in Crannach Cualgne, on Medb’s route between Ammag and Druim Cáin; between Dundalk and Sliab Fúait (Sliabh Fuaid, Co. Armagh)  (Onom. ‘f. mór’), §3.2; l. 295.

Fid Némain, not identified (Onom. ‘f. némain’), §43.7; l. 4696.

Findabair, on Medb’s route between Feorand and Assi (Onom. ‘f. abair’), §3.2; l. 290.

Findabair, not identified (Onom. ‘f. abair’), §43.7; l. 4699.

Findabair Slébe, near Imlech in Glendamrach, in Ulster (Onom. ‘f. slébe’), §36.3; l. 3889.

*Findcharn Sléibhe Modhorn = Findcharn na Foraire, on Sliab Moduirn (near Ballybay, Co. Monaghan); Fincarn (Hill), 3 miles South of Castleblaney, Co. Monaghan (Haley ‘Finncharn Slébe Moduirn’) (Onom. ‘f. ch. sléibhe modhorn’, ‘f. charn na foraire’), §4.19; l. 1046.

Findglas, a river in Conaille Muirthemne (Onom. ‘f. glas’), §30.2; l. 3606.

Findglassa Assail, on Medb’s route between Ortrach and Druing (Onom. ‘f. glassa assail’), §3.2; l. 286.

Finngabair, in Ulster (Onom. ‘f. gabair’), §41.1; l. 4086.

Firu Crandce = Fochard Muirtheimne (Onom. ‘firu crandce’, ‘fir crandche’), §11.3; l. 1767.

Fir Domnand, in the North West of Co. Mayo; Fer Diad was of this stock (Onom. ‘f. domnand’), §§29.1, 29.5; ll. 2610, 2729.

Fochain, not identified (Onom. ‘fochain’), §§8.12, 8.15, 9.2; ll. 1478, 1513, 1576.

*Fochard Muirtheimne, Faughart tumulus, in the townland of Faughart Upper, barony of Dundalk Lower (Map), Co. Louth (Haley ‘Focherd’) (FM. i p. 114, note k) (Onom. ‘f. muirtheimne’), §§11.3, 15.4; ll. 1770, 1905.

Fodromma, on Medb’s route between Tromma and Sláne (Slane, Co. Meath) (Onom. ‘fodromma’), §3.2; l. 289.

Fual Medba, not identified, §43.17; l. 4831.

Fuil-Iairnn, West of Áth Fir Diad (Ardee, Co. Louth) (Onom. ‘fuil-iairnn’), §28.5; ll. 2603, 2604.

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Gabal, not identified (Onom. ‘gabal’), §43.7; l. 4703.

Gabar, in Ulster (Onom. ‘gabar’), §41.1; l. 4055.

Gaedil, Irishmen (Onom. ‘gaedil’), §§3.7, 29.32, etc.; ll. 418, 3288, 3290, etc.

Gaileoin, Leinstermen (Onom. ‘gaileoin’), §§3.4, etc.; ll. 336, 339, 343, etc.

Gáinemain, a river in Conaille Muirthemne (Onom. ‘gáinemain’), §30.2; l. 3608.

*Gairech/Ilgairech, two hills some distance to the South-East of Athlone; possibly in the townland of Garhy (Gáireach), barony of Moycashel (Map), on the Mullingar/Moate road, Co. Westmeath (Mm. p. 39 (71)) (Onom. ‘gairech’, ‘ilgairech’), §§21.7, 33.1, 34.3, etc.; ll. 2321, 3827, 3851, etc.

*Glais Cruind, the Piedmont or Castletown River (Glais Chroinn) near Réde Loche in Cooley, Co. Louth (Onom. ‘g. cruind’), §8.1; l. 1349.

*Glais Gatlaig = Sechair, the Flurry River (Glais Ghallaigh), Co. Louth (Onom. ‘g. gatlaig’, ‘sechair’), §8.6; ll. 1379, 1382.

Glennamain, a river in Conaille Muirthemne (Onom. ‘glennamain’), §30.2; l. 3606.

Glenn Focháine, near Ferta i Lerga (Onom. ‘g. focháine’), §§8.8, 8.9, 8.10; ll. 1406, 1407, 1431.

*Glenn Gaimen, Glengiven, the valley of the River Roe, Roe, River, which flows through Dungiven, barony of Keenaght, Keenaght, (Map), Co. Derry (Pd. iv p. 203: ‘Gemen from the dark Glen’) (FM. i p. 204, note u) (Onom. ‘g. gaimen’, ‘d. geimin’), §41.1; l. 4058-9.

Glenn na Samaisce, in Sliab Cuilind (Slieve Gullion, Slieve Gullion, Co. Armagh) (Onom. ‘g. na samaisce’), §§6.4, 11.4; ll. 1318, 1775.

Glenn Táil = Belut Aileáin = Liasa Liac (Onom. ‘g. táil’), §8.5; l. 1373.

Gleóir, a river in Conaille Muirthemne (Onom. ‘gleóir’), §30.2; l. 3606.

*Glúine Gabair, on Medb’s route between Sinand (the River Shannon) and Mag Trea (Clongesh, Co. Longford); Glúine Gabair is at or near Cloondara, a townland in the parish of Killashee, barony of Longford (Map), Co. Longford (FM. iii p. 528, note v) (Onom. ‘glúine gabair’), §3.2; l. 283.

Gort Sláni, on Medb’s route between Sláne (Slane, Co. Meath) and Druim Licce (Onom. ‘g. sláni’), §3.2; l. 289.

Gréc, a Greek, Greece (Onom. ‘gréc’), §29.50; l. 3536.

Grellach Bobuilge, at Dún Sobairci (Onom. ‘g. bobuilge’), §11.1; l. 1762.

Gualu Mulchi, a hill between Áth Carpait and Áth Lethan on the river Nith (River Dee, Co. Louth) (Onom. ‘gualu mulchi’), §5.3; l. 1262.

Guiph = Cuib = Mag Coba, (Uí Eathach Cobha) (Map – Uí Echach Coba), territory approximately equivalent to the baronies of Iveagh Upper, Lower Half, Iveagh Upper, Upper Half, Iveagh Lower, Lower Half and Iveagh Lower, Upper Half(Map), and the Lordship of Newry, Lordship of Newry, Co. Down) (O’Rahilly, op. cit., p. 303, note on l. 1758) (HDGP vi, p. 153, s.n. Cuibh) (Ra. pp. 111-112, pp. 349-350) (Onom. ‘m. coba’, ‘úi e. coba’), §11.1; l. 1758.

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Íalla Ilgremma, in Ulster (Onom. ‘íalla ilgremma’), §41.1; l. 4091.

Ilgairech, see Gairech, (Onom. ‘ilgairech’), §§21.7, 33.1, 34.3, etc.; ll. 2321, 3827, 3851, etc.

Imchlár, in Ulster (Onom. ‘imchlár’), §41.1; l. 4056.

Imlech in Glendamrach, this name appears to be a misreading (O’Rahilly, op. cit., p. 332, note on l. 3879), §36.2; l. 3879.

*Immail = Ráith Imil = Ráith na Sciath, in the townland of Ardilea, Ardilea, over the inner bay of Dundrum Bay, Dundrum Bay, Co. Down (Onom. ‘immail’, ‘r. imil’, ‘r. na sciath’), §§41.1, 41.34; ll. 4083, 4387.

*Indeóin, on Medb’s route between Slaiss and Carn; the Dungolman river (the chief tributary of the Tang River (An Inneoin)) which divides the barony of Kilkenny West from the barony of Rathconrath (Map), Co.Westmeath (FM. ii p. 1115, note m) (Onom. ‘indeóin’), §3.2; l. 285.

*Inis Cuscraid, Inch, Inch, a townland near Downpatrick, Downpatrick, Co. Down (Ra. pp. 92-93, note d) (Onom. ‘i. cuscraid’, ‘i. cumhscraigh’), §§2.10, 3.20; ll. 211, 702.

Iraird Chuillend = Ard Cuillend (HDGP i p. 84, s.n. Ard Cuilleann = Iorard Cuilleann) (Onom. ‘iraird chuillend’), §§41.3, 41.5, 41.6; ll. 4108, 4126, 4129.

Irgarech = Ilgairech, (Onom. ‘irgarech’), §21.7; l. 2321.

Ioruath, Norway (Onom. ‘ioruath’), §§31.11, 43.6; ll. 3745, 4686.

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Laigin, Leinstermen, Leinster (Onom. ‘laigin’), §1.1; ll. 24, 39, 46.

*Lecc Derg, seems in Claenlough = Belhavel Lough (Claonloch), Co. Leitrim (FM. iii p. 323, note f) (Onom. ‘l. derg’), §43.7; l. 4697.

Leca Slébe Fuait, in Sliab Fúait (Sliabh Fuaid, Co. Armagh) (Onom. ‘l. slébe fuait’), §31.3; ll. 3657, 3660.

*Léire = Léri = Lann Léire = Lann Léri, possibly Dunleer (Dún Léire), barony of Ferrard (Map), Co. Louth (F. p. 388 (445)) (Onom. ‘l. léire’, ‘l. léri’), §41.1; l. 4080.

*Leth Glaiss = Dún Cealtchair, (Ra. p. 41, note n) (Onom. ‘leth glaiss’, ‘d. dá lethglas’), §§41.1, 41.43; ll. 4066, 4494.

Lettir Luasce, at Dún Sobairce (Onom. ‘l. luasce’), §11.1; l. 1761.

Lía Mór, not identified (Onom. ‘l. mór’), §5.4; l. 1270.

Lia Ualand, in the river Glais Cruind (Piedmont or Castletown River) in Cooley, Co. Louth (Onom. ‘l. ualand’), §8.1; l. 1358.

Liana, in Ulster, §41.1; l. 4088.

Liasa Liac = Belut Aileáin = Glenn Táil (Onom. ‘liasa liac’), §8.5; l. 1375.

Líne = Linemag = Mag Líne, Moylinny, a plain extending from Lough Neagh, Lough Neagh, to near Carrickfergus, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim; probably co-extensive with the deanery of Moylinny; the townland Moylinny, Moylinny, in the parish of Antrim, Antrim, Co. Antrim, preserves the name of this plain (Ra. pp. 62-63) (Onom. ‘líne’,‘line-mag’,‘m. line’), §§41.1, 41.39; ll. 4065, 4446.

*Loch Eirni, Upper Lough Erne, Upper Lough Erne, Co. Fermanagh (FM. i p. 47, note x) (Onom. ‘l. eirni’), §43.7; l. 4695.

Loch Lindfhormait, not identified, §29.50; l. 3508.

*Loch Rí, Lough Ree on the River Shannon (FM. i p. 345, note m) (Onom. ‘l. rí’), §43.7; ll. 4695-6.

Lorg, the barony of Lurg, Lurg (Map), Co. Fermanagh (FM. ii p. 614, note r), (Onom. ‘lorg’), §41.45; l. 4515.

*Luachair = Luachair Dedad, Sliabh Luachra, near Castleisland, Co. Kerry (FM. v p. 1720, note a) (Onom. ‘luachair’, ‘l. dedad’), §§3.7, 43.7; ll. 417, 4692.

*Lugmad = Moda Loga, Louth, Co. Louth (FM. i p. 357, A.D. 753) (Onom. ‘lugmad’), §23; l. 2441.

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*Macha, Armagh, Armagh, Co. Armagh (Mr. p. 202, note i) (FM. i p. 143, note b) (Onom. ‘macha’), §41.1, 42.4, 43.4; ll. 4085, 4634, 4637, 4659.

*Máela Mide, possibly Meeldrum, a townland in the parish of Kilbeggan, barony of Moycashel (Map), Co. Westmeath  (Onom. ‘mael’), §§43.13, 43.19; ll. 4779, 4844.

Maelana Átha Luain, hills near Áth Luain (Athlone, on the River Shannon) (Onom. ‘maelana’), §43.19; l. 4844.

Mag Aíi = Ai (Onom. ‘m. aíi’), §§1.2, 1.3, 29.2, 41.10; ll. 86, 96, 2632, 4160.

Mag Breg = Brega, (HDGP ii p. 174, s.n. Breagha (1)) = Magh Bhreagh (Onom. ‘m. breg’), §§4.19, 6.1; ll. 1057, 1281.

Mag Cruinn, on Medb’s route between Crúachu (Rathcroghan, Co. Roscommon) and Tuaim Mona (Toomona, Co. Roscommon (Onom. ‘m. cruinn’), §3.2; l. 281.

Mag Dea, in Ulster (Onom. ‘m. dea’), §41.1; l. 4082.

Mag Dula, in Ulster (Onom. ‘m. dula’, ‘m. dola’), §41.1; l. 4090.

Mag n-Éola, in Ulster (Onom. ‘m. n-éola’), §41.1; l. 4082.

Mag Inis, the baronies of Lecale Upper, Lecale Upper and  Lecale Lower, Lecale Lower (Map), Co. Down (FM. i p. 36, note w) (Onom. ‘m. inis’), §§41.1, 41.47; ll. 4085, 4534.

Mag in Scáil = Mag Aíi (Onom. ‘m. in scáil’), §29.5; l. 2777.

Mag Nobla, in Ulster (Onom. ‘m. nobla’), §41.1; ll. 4091-2.

Mag Muirthemne, an ancient plain which extended from Drogheda to Dundalk and Carlingford; Cú Chulainn’s district (FM. i p. 10, note u) (Onom. ‘muirthemne’), §§4.1, 6.1, 8.9, 41.49; ll. 740, 1281, 1288, 1418, 4570.

Mag Tail, in Ulster (Onom. ‘m. tail’), §41.1; l. 4095.

*Mag Trega = Mag Trea, on Medb’s route between Glúine Gabair (Cloondara, Co. Longford) and Tethbe Tuascirt; Moytra, a territory containing the parish of Clongesh (with the town of Newtown Forbes), barony of Longford (Map), Co. Longford (FM. iii p. 354, note w) (Onom. ‘m. trega’, ‘m. trea’), §3.2; l. 283.

Mag Túaga, in Connaught (Onom. ‘m. túaga’), §43.15; ll. 4788-9.

Mairge = Maircc Lagen, a district whose name survives in the barony of Slievemargy (Map), Co. Laois (FM. i p. 209, note t) (Onom. ‘mairge’, ‘maircc lagen’), §43.7; l. 4697.

Mede ind Eoin, near Áth Lethan (on the River Dee, Co. Louth) (Onom. ‘mede ind eoin’), §§3.2, 5.5; ll. 293, 1277-8.

Méide in Togmaill = Meidhe an Toghain, near Áth Lethan (on the River Dee, Co. Louth) (Onom. ‘meidhe an toghain’), §§3.2, 5.5; ll. 293, 1277.

Mide, (Mide) (Map – Mide), Mide is nearly coextensive with the diocese of Meath (Map), which includes the greater part of Co.’s Meath, Westmeath and Offaly (Au. ii p. 133) (Onom. ‘mide’), §§3.2, 41.8, 41.10, etc; ll. 285, 4143, 4162, etc.

Midlúachair, see Slige Midlúachra (Onom. ‘midlúachair’), §41.1; l. 4076.

Miliuc, a river in Conaille Muirthemne (Onom. ‘miliuc’), §30.2; l. 3607.

Moda Loga = Lugmad, Louth, Co. Louth (FM. i p. 357, A.D. 753) (Onom. ‘moda loga’), §23; l. 2441.

*Modarn, the Mourne River, Mourne River, Co. Tyrone (FM. vi pp. 1932-1933) (Onom. ‘modarn’), §§41.1, 41.35; ll. 4067, 4398.

Móin Coltna, East of Cúl Sílinne (Kilcooley, Co. Roscommon); see Áth Coltna and Coltain (Onom. ‘m. coltna’), §3.8; l. 437.

Mussud = Mossad, not identified (Onom. ‘mussud’, ‘mossad’), §43.7; l. 4700.

Muach, a river in Conaille Muirthemne (Onom. ‘muach’), §30.2; l. 3607.

Muimnech, Munsterman (Onom. ‘muimnech’), §§3.4, 36.2, 36.3, 41.24; ll. 341, 3873, 3876, 3883, 4268.

Muiresc, Muiresc was a district in the barony of Tireragh (Map), Co. Sligo, extending from the Easky River eastwards to the stream which flows into the sea between the townlands of Ballyeeskeen and Doonycoy, in the parish of Templeboy; Muirescc Aigli, (Map – Muirisc), was a level district lying between Croaghpatrick (Cruachán Aigli) and the sea near the town of Murrisk, barony of Murrisk (Map), Co. Mayo (Fy. p. 257, note b) (Fy. p. 471, note q) (Onom. ‘muiresc’, ‘muirescc aigli’ ‘cruachán aigli’), §43.7; l. 4697.

Muirthemne, an ancient plain which extended from Drogheda, in Co. Meath, to Dundalk and Carlingford, in Co. Louth (FM. i p. 10, note u) (Onom. ‘muirthemne’), §§2.14, 3.7, 8.9, 41.1; ll. 247, 249, 1426, 4077.

Muir Torrían = Muir Torren, the Tyrrhenian sea (Onom. ‘m. torrían’, ‘m. torren’), §29.50; l. 3518.

Múr mac Magach, in Connaught (Onom. ‘múr mac magach’), §8.10; l. 1437.

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Nárithland, in Ulster, §41.1; l. 4096.

Nemed Sléibe Fúait, on Sliab Fúait (Sliabh Fuaid, Co. Armagh) (Onom. ‘nemed sléibe fúait’), §41.1, 41.41; ll. 4098, 4467.

*Nith, the River Dee, which flows by Ardee, Co. Louth (FM. i p. 59, note p) (Onom. ‘nith’), §5.3; l. 1258.

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*Ochaine, on Medb’s route between Cúl Siblinni (Kells, Co. Meath) and Uata; Faughanhill, in the barony of Navan Lower (Map), Co. Meath (O’Rahilly, op. cit., p. 355) (FM. ii p. 1168, note l) (Onom. ‘ochaine’), §3.2; l. 284.

Ochun = Ochaine, a careless repetition (O’Rahilly, op. cit., p. 355), §3.2; l. 288.

Ord, on Medb’s route between Tíarthechta and Slaiss (Onom. ‘ord’), §3.2; l. 285.

Ortrach, on Medb’s route between Mide and Finnglassa Assail (Onom. ‘ortrach’), §3.2; l. 285.

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Partrige Beca, in Slechta near Cúl Siblinni, to the South West of Kells, Co. Meath (Onom. ‘p. beca’), §3.13; l. 514.

*Port Láircce, now the city of Waterford, Co. Waterford (FM. i p. 493, note p) (Onom. ‘p. láircce’), §44.10; l. 4908.

Pupal Medba, wherever Medb pitched her tent (Onom. ‘pupal medba’), §11.6; l. 1790.

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*Raigne = Ragni = Mag Raigne, a plain containing Killinny townland, barony of Kells (Map), Co. Kilkenny (FM. i p. 494, note t) (FM. ii p. 1192, note on FM. i p. 494, note t) (Onom. ‘raigne’, ‘ragni’, ‘m. raigne’), §43.7; l. 4701.

Ráith Airthir, in Ulster (Onom. ‘r. airthir’), §2.11; l. 216.

*Réde Loche, near the Glais Cruind (the Piedmont or Castletown River); possibly the level plain near Loughanmore, Cooley, Co. Louth (Haley ‘Réid Locha’) (Onom. ‘réde loche’), §7.2; ll. 1340, 1346.

Réna na Bóinne = Renna, this name appears to be a misreading (O’Rahilly, op. cit., p. 332, note on l. 3837) (Onom. ‘renna’), §§34.1, 41.1, 41.45; ll. 3837, 4077, 4516.

Rígdond = Rígdind, in Ulster (Onom. ‘rígdond’ ,‘rígdind’), §41.1, 41.38; ll. 4057, 4433.

Rind, a river in Conaille Murthemne, (Onom. ‘rind’), §30.2; l. 3607.

Ros Mór, on Medb’s route between Ballscena and Scúaip (Onom. ‘r. mór’), §3.2; l. 294.

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Sas, a river in Conaille Murthemne (Onom. ‘sas’), §30.2; l. 3606.

Saxain, the Saxons and English (Onom. ‘saxain’), §§3.20, 21.8; ll. 699, 707, 2329.

Scar, not identified (Onom. ‘scar’), §43.7; l. 4700.

Scúaip, on Medb’s route between Ros Mór and Tim scúaip (Onom. ‘scúaip’), §3.2; l. 295.

Sechair = Glas Gatlaig (Onom. ‘sechair’), §8.6; ll. 1378, 1379.

Selaig, on Medb’s route between Delaind and Slabra (Onom. ‘selaig’), §3.2; l. 287.

*Semne, Island Magee, Island Magee, a parish in the barony of Belfast Lower, Belfast Lower (Map), Co. Antrim (Ra. p. 270) (Onom. ‘semne’, ‘i. seimne’), §41.1; l. 4065.

Senlabor, in Ulster (Ib. p. 28, §58) (Onom. ‘s. labor’), §41.1; l. 4068.

*Serti = Mag Seiridh, in it was Racoon Hill (Ráith Cungi), in the townland of Ballymagrorty, in the parish of Drumhome, barony of Tirhugh (Map), Co. Donegal (Ods. p. 688 (703)) (Tp. p. xxx (244), note 201) (Onom. ‘serti’, ‘m. seiridh’, ‘r. cungi’), §41.1; l. 4087.

Sid Cruachan, in Connaught (Onom. ‘s. cruachan’), §2.8; l. 203.

Síl, at Mag Inis (Onom. ‘síl’), §§41.1, 41.47; ll. 4084, 4534.

*Sinand, the River Shannon (FM. i p. 355, A.D. 751) (Onom. ‘sinand’), §3.2; l. 282.

*Siúr, the River Suir (FM. i p. 37, note m) (Onom. ‘siúr’), §43.7; l. 4694.

Slabra, on Medb’s route between Selaig and Slechta (Onom. ‘slabra’), §3.2; l. 287.

Slaiss, on Medb’s route between Ord and Indeóin (the Dungolman river, Co. Westmeath) (Onom. ‘slaiss’), §3.2; l. 285.

*Sláne, on Medb’s route between Fodromma and Gort Sláni; Slane, on the River Boyne, in the barony of Slane Upper (Map), Co. Meath (Pd. iv p. 447) (Onom. ‘sláne’), §3.2; l. 289.

Slechta, on Medb’s route between Slabra and Cúl Siblinni (Kells, Co. Meath) (Onom. ‘slechta’), §§3.2, 3.13; ll. 287, 513.

*Slemain Mide, Slane More, a townland a few miles North West of Mullingar, in the barony of Moyashel and Magheradernon (Map), Co. Westmeath (FM. i p. 223, note r) (Onom. ‘slemain mide’), §§41.7, 41.8, 41.21, etc.; ll. 4137, 4142, 4233, etc.

Sliabh Armenia, Mount Ararat (O’Rahilly, op. cit., p. 355) (Onom. ‘sliabh armenia’), §6.1; l. 1290.

*(Sliab) Badbgna, (Map – Sliabh Baghna), Slieve Bawn, in the district of Baune which covers nearly the barony of Ballintober North (Map), Co. Roscommon (FM. ii p. 629, note c) (FM. i p. 11, note b) Onom. ‘badbgna’), §3.2; l. 282.

*Sliab Betha, Slieve Beagh, Slieve Beagh, barony of Clogher, Clogher(Map), on which the counties of Fermanagh, Tyrone and Monaghan meet (FM. i p. 3 (79), note f) (Onom. ‘s. betha’), §41.1; l. 4089.

Sliab Cruinn, a mountain East of Áth nGabla (Onom. ‘sliab cruinn’), §5.1; l. 1217.

*Sliab Cuilind, Slieve Gullion, Slieve Gullion, barony of Orior Upper, Orior Upper (Map), Co. Armagh (FM. i p. 168, note p) (Onom. ‘s. cuilind’), §§6.4, 11.4; ll. 1319, 1775.

*Sliab Fúait, Sliabh Fuaid, the highest mountain in the Fews, a mountain range near Newtownhamilton, in the barony of Fews Upper, Fews Upper (Map), Co. Armagh (FM. i p. 26, note g) (Onom. ‘s. fúait’), §§4.2, 4.17, 4.24, 4.25; ll. 756-7, 994, 1148, 1152.

*Sliab Mis, Slemish Mountain, Slemish, in the parish of Racavan, Racavan Parish, barony of Antrim Lower, Antrim Lower (Map), Co. Antrim (Ra. p. 335. note i) (Onom. ‘s. mis’), §43.7; l. 4692.

*Sliab Moduirn, near Ballybay, in the baronies of Cremorne and Monaghan (Map), Co. Monaghan (FM. i p. 26, note m) (Onom. ‘s. moduirn’), §4.19; ll. 1044-5, 1046.

*(Sliab) Slange = Sliab Domhanghairt, now Slieve Donard, Slieve Donard, Co. Down (FM. i p. 6, note q) (Onom. ‘s. slange’, ‘s. domhanghairt’), §41.1; l. 4075.

*(Sliab) Suidi Laigen, Mount Leinster on the Carlow/Wexford border (Mm. p. 475 (508)) (Onom. ‘s. suidi laigen’), §43.7; l. 4702.

Slige Midlúachra, (Map – Slighe Miodhluachra), the road from Temair (Tara, Co. Meath) to Emain Macha (Navan Fort near Armagh) (FM. i p. 104, note n) (Onom. ‘s. midlúachra’), §3.2; l. 296.

Súde, in Ulster (Onom. ‘súde’), §41.1; l. 4082.

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Tadg, a river in Conaille Muirthemne (Onom. ‘tadg’), §30.2; l. 3606.

Taidle, at Dún Sobairce (Onom. ‘taidle’), §11.1; l. 1760.

*Tailtiu, Teltown, a hill, townland and parish in the barony of Kells Upper (Map), Co. Meath (FM. i p. 25, note d) (Onom. ‘tailtiu’), §§4.19, 38, etc.; ll. 1059, 3939, 3940, etc.

Taíte, not identified (Onom. ‘taíte’), §43.7; l. 4701.

Tamlachta Órláib, North of Disert Lóchait in Ulster (Onom. ‘t. órláib’), §5.1; l. 1220.

Taul Tairb, in Cooley, Co. Louth (Onom. ‘taul tairb’), §44.10; l. 4913.

Taurloch Caille Móre = Áth nGabla = Áth Grencha (Onom. ‘taurloch caille móre’), §3.16; l. 560.

Telamet, a river in Conaille Muirthemne (Onom. ‘telamet’), §30.2; l. 3607.

*Temair, Tara, Co. Meath (FM. i pp. 30-31, note h) (Onom. ‘temair’), §§1.1, etc.; ll. 25, 45, 46, etc.

Temair Chualnge, in Cooley, Co. Louth (Onom. ‘t. chualnge’), §6.2; l. 1305.

Tethbe, the kingdom of Teffia was said to extend through much of modern Co. Longford and Co. Westmeath (FM. iii p. 156, note z) (Onom. ‘tethbe’), §3.2; l. 283.

Tethbe Descirt, comprising nearly all Co. Longford (O’Rahilly, op. cit., p. 355) (FM. iii p. 156, note z) (Onom. ‘t. descirt’), §3.2; l. ll. 283-4.

Tethbe Tuascirt, the Western half of Co. Westmeath (O’Rahilly, op. cit., p. 355) (FM. iii p. 156, note z) (Onom. ‘t. tuascirt’), §3.2; l. 283.

Tíarthechta, on Medb’s route between Uata and Ord (Onom. ‘tíarthechta’), §3.2; l. 284.

Tilach Loiscthe, not identified (Onom. ‘t. loiscthe’), §43.7; ll. 4692-3.  

Tim Scúaib, on Medb’s route between Scúaip and Cend Ferna (Onom. ‘tim scúaib’), §3.2; l. 295.

Tír Mór, in Conaille Muirthemne; Áth Traiged was in it (Onom. ‘t. mór’), §§17.5, 18.1; ll. 2011, 2057.

Tír na Sorcha, a name for Syria (Onom. ‘t. na sorcha’), §21.3; l. 2261.

Tír Tairrngire, the Land of Promise (Onom. ‘t. tairrngire’), §21.3; l. 2260.

Tromma, on Medb’s route between Cromma and Fodromma (Onom. ‘tromma’), §3.2; l. 289.

*Tuaim Móna, on Medb’s route between Mag Cruinn and Turlach Teóra Crích; Toomona townland in the parish of Ogulla, barony of Roscommon (Map), Co. Roscommon (FM. iv pp. 1162-1163 (516-517), note a) (Onom. ‘t. móna’), §3.2; l. 281.

Tuath Bressi, in Ulster (Onom. ‘t. bressi’), §41.8; l. 4145.

Tuath Dé Danann (Onom. ‘t. dé danann’), §§29.11, 30.1; ll. 2847, 3602.

Turlach Teóra Crích, on Medb’s route between Tuaim Móna (Toomona, Co. Roscommon) and Cúl Sílinne (Kilcooley, Co. Roscommon) (Onom. ‘t. teóra crích’), §3.2; l. 281.

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Uachtar Lua, in Crích Ross (Onom. ‘u. lua’), §32.1; ll. 3768-9.

Úarba, in Ulster (Onom. ‘úarba’), §41.1; l. 4083.

Uata, on Medb’s route between Ochaine (Faughanhill, Co. Meath) and Tíarthechta (Onom. ‘uata’), §3.2; l. 284.

Ulaid, Ulster, Ulstermen (Onom. ‘ulaid’), §§1.1, 1.2, 1.3, etc.; ll. 26, 79, 99, etc.

Uman Shruth, near Áth Sólomshét (Onom. ‘uman shruth’), §13; l. 1815.

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