Hibernia

/ haɪˈbɜːnɪə, hɪˈbɜːnɪə /

noun

1. the Roman name for Ireland

Usage

This name is now used poetically

Example Sentences

With its flair for guerrilla theater, the SLA picked the Hibernia Bank to rob, knowing that security cameras would capture Hearst storming the lobby with a military-style M1 carbine, under no apparent coercion.

From Los Angeles Times

Under the terms of the transactions, Civitas has agreed to purchase a portion of Tap Rock Resources' Delaware Basin assets and all of Hibernia Energy III's Midland Basin assets.

From Reuters

Civitas is in advanced discussions with NGP to buy Hibernia Resources as well as much of Tap Rock Resources, the sources said.

From Reuters

Facing career burnout and a stalled relationship, a young couple leave New York City for Hibernia, a tiny town upstate.

From New York Times

The Heritage Trust renamed the building Hibernia Hall and, using volunteer labor, operated it as an event center available for private parties and business gatherings.

From Washington Times