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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Maghcromtha

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Maigh Chromtha, Co. Chorcaí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0341, Page 593

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    The precise origin of the name of our river is a matter of much speculation and dispute. It's Irish equivalent Luidh, Laoi, Lia, Dagi, or Lia is a doubtful meaning. Plotemy, according to some authorities, refers to the Lee under the title of the Luvius while Ginaldus Combrensis gives it the name Savaranus. Camdin is of the opinion that the river Daurona also mentioned by Pletomy is meant for the Lee, but many writer consider this name as referring to the Blackwater. The Rev. Samuel Hayman regards the name of Lee as comparatively modern.
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    History Edit
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    Nora White
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Drom Dubh, Co. Chorcaí
    Informant
    Josie Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Maigh Chromtha, Co. Chorcaí