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townland

/ ˈtaʊnlænd /

noun

  1. a division of land of various sizes


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"Then walk beside my horse and we'll get back to the Townland of Mischance to-night," said the Churl.

An example of a modern townland is annexed, which will illustrate these interesting points.

I will describe one named from the townland in which it is situated, Ballycairn Fort.

Short was it for thee to overleap every hedge till thou camest to the townland in which Berachan was.

Where the cattle-run remains it is mapped out as a "reserve" for a certain townland, and is greatly prized by the peasants.

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