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The Anglicisation of Irish Place Names

Tom Burnell, Ruth Burnell

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The History Press Ltd
01 July 2023

Language: history & general works; Place names & gazetteers; Local history

An invaluable and detailed directory of anglicised Irish place names.

Have you ever wondered where your town or townland name came from? Do you want to know more about an Irish locality? Well if so this is the book for you.

Featuring a comprehensive breakdown of the all available place names in their anglicised form and broken down into their relevant word or words this work by Tom Burnell will become the standard text for all those searching for authentic place-name information.

In it the challenges of conflicting interpretations are tackled impartially and missing letters explored. It is an invaluable tool for researchers, amateur historians, the merely curious and general readers.

AUTHORS: Tom Burnell lives in Holycross, County Tipperary. He is a lexicographer, historian and author of ten books on Irish and wartime history.

By: Tom Burnell, Ruth Burnell
Imprint: The History Press Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781803993423
ISBN 10: 1803993421
Publication Date: 01 July 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Tom Burnell lives in Holycross, County Tipperary. He is a lexicographer, historian and author of ten books on Irish and wartime history.