The Genealogies, Tribes, and Customs of Hy-Fiachrach, Commonly Called O'Dowda's Country: Now First Published from the Book of Lecan, in the Library of the Royal Irish Academy, and from the Genealogical Manuscript of Duald Mac Firbis, in the Library of Lord Roden; with a Translation and Notes, and a Map of Hy-Fiachrach, |
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according agus Aidhne Amhalgaidh ancestor ancient anglicised Annals Aodh appears Baile barony battle Book of Lecan Brian brother Burke called Carra castle Ceara celebrated chief chieftain church Cill Clann Conchobhar Connaught Dathi daughter David death descendants Diarmaid died district Domhnall Donnchadh Duald Mac Dublin east Editor English Eochaidh Eoghan Erris extending father Fiachra Four Masters Galway Giolla given Guaire hill Hy-Fiachrach inaugurated Ireland Irish island James John King land living lord Lough Mac Firbis Magh means mentioned monarch Niall Note notice O'Conor O'Dowd O'Dubhda O'Shaughnessy original parish pedigree plain poem possession present preserved quarter race river ruins seat side situated slain Sligo sons Tadhg Taithleach territory Tirawley Tireragh town townland translation tribe
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