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Offline MikeH57

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Whats the meaning of this Irish Townland
« on: Friday 11 March 11 19:42 GMT (UK) »
Hi all,
    I am interested to try and find out the meaning of this townland in Co Kerry.

Cill Mhic Iarainn (Kilmackerrin)


From my limited research I have concluded the meaning to be, "burial ground in the mountains", but would appreciate if anyone could help with the translation.

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         Mike.
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Re: Whats the meaning of this Irish Townland
« Reply #1 on: Friday 11 March 11 19:55 GMT (UK) »
Cill means church

I think mhic means son of

Not sure about the Iarainn part, but sounds a bit like the Irish for Iron ...



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Re: Whats the meaning of this Irish Townland
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 19 May 11 12:54 BST (UK) »
Possibly Cill mhic Ciaran? (Church of the son of Kieran) - there is a Killvickeran near Ballinskelligs...
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