Irish Names Of Places (Volume Iii)

Irish Names Of Places (Volume III) opens a doorway into Ireland’s landscape through language, tracing the origin of Irish place names in townlands and districts across the island. Every name holds a story. P. W. Joyce brings together history, topography and tradition so that familiar maps come alive, each name a clue to earlier peoples, forgotten events and the natural world. His meticulous gaelic place names study explains the meaning of Irish town names by unpacking the older Irish words behind them and linking them with local features, legend and custom. The volume is both irish etymology handbook and vivid portrait of Irish local history and folklore, guiding readers from well-known centres to remote districts.Written by a master of classic nineteenth century irish scholarship, this enduring work is a cornerstone irish place names reference. Its concise notes illuminate ancient and medieval Ireland geography, trace echoes of tribal territories and saints, and touch on irish surnames and family origins. Genealogists gain a reliable reference for irish genealogy, while lecturers and students find a trusted resource for irish studies students. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Volume III completes and complements the complete irish names of places series yet stands alone, appealing to casual browsers, local historians and collectors of classic works on Ireland.