townland
Britishnoun
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The remains will now be called the "Ballymacombs More Woman" after the townland where they were found.
From BBC
Samuel Cobane, was born on 23 May 1823 and he grew up in the townland of Dunmisk.
From BBC
Pat Kelly is 84 and has lived in the townland of Inishateeve all his life.
From BBC
When he’s not hosting or producing his dozens of shows, Gourley often is perfecting an original Cold War cocktail, designing his Pasadena home like a movie set, writing songs for his folksy band, Townland, or illustrating a fictional theme park stunt show.
From Los Angeles Times
Tamlaght is the townland name, which comes from the Irish for burial ground, and Finlagan comes from St Findluganus.
From BBC
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