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Ard Catha
Ardcath
Height of the battle
Ardcath derives from the Irish 'Ard Catha,' meaning 'height of the battle'; no specific historical battle associated with the name is documented beyond its literal meaning. The place occupies the barony of Upper Duleek in County Meath and has archaeological significance extending back millennia. Four Knocks (Na Fuarchnoic), a Neolithic passage tomb situated nearby, dates to approximately 5,000 ...
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