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IRISH LOCAL NAMES EXPLAINED

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VOCABULARY OF IRISH ROOT WORDS A B C D E F G I L M N O P R S T U

VOCABULARY OF IRISH ROOT WORDS

Imleach [imlagh], a marsh on the margin of a lake or river; emlagh, emly, imilagh.

Inbhear [inver], the mouth of a river; inver, enner, ineer.

Inis [Inish], an island, a low meadow along a river; inis, inish, ennis, inch.

Iolar [iller], an eagle; iller, uller, ilra, ulra, illard.

Iomaire [ummera], a ridge or long hill; ummera, ummery, umry, amery.

Iubhar [yure], a yew tree; ure.

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