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Ardbhearnaigh
Ardvarney
High gap; height of the gap
Ardbhearnaigh, meaning 'high gap' or 'height of the gap', derives from Irish topographical elements and likely refers to a naturally prominent geographical feature. The name connects historically to Árd-Bheárna near Fenagh, also known as 'Beárna an Bhraith' (gap of treachery), where Conall Gulban was slain according to Book of Fenagh records, situating Ardvarney within the ecclesiastical and po...
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