List of longest placenames in Ireland

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File:Muiceanach idir Dhá Sháile.jpg
Muiceanach idir Dhá Sháile (Muckanaghederdauhaulia)
in County Galway, Ireland

This is a list of the longest place names in Ireland. It includes names written in English as a single word of at least 20 letters. The vast majority of English-language place names in Ireland are anglicisations of Irish language names. The spelling which has legal force is usually that used by the Ordnance Survey of Ireland. Many of Ireland's longest place names are found in the far west of the island, where the Irish language has survived the longest; including Gaeltacht areas, where it is still the vernacular.[1] These names are generally written as multiple words in Irish.

At 22 letters long, Muckanaghederdauhaulia (from Muiceanach idir Dhá Sháile meaning "pig-marsh between two saltwaters") is often believed to be Ireland's longest one-word place name.[2][3] In Life: A User's Manual by Georges Perec, it is one of the ports visited and painted by the character Bartlebooth, who believes it to be the longest port name in the world. An 1830s boundary survey uses the spelling Mwickanaghedderauhaulia, which is 23 letters long.

However, the Placenames Database of Ireland (logainm.ie) records several other place names of at least 22 letters. Furthermore, the anglicised form Muckanaghederdauhaulia ceased to have official standing in 2005, after a Placenames Order was made under the Official Languages Act 2003; the sole official name is now the Irish form Muiceanach idir Dhá Sháile.[4]

Multiple-word place names may be longer still. For example, "Plughoge and Leabrannagh Mountain North", the name of a townland in County Donegal, has 35 letters, and its Irish equivalent "Sliabh Phlochóige agus Leadhb Reannach Thuaidh" has 41;[4] while "Stack's to Mullaghareirk Mountains, West Limerick Hills and Mount Eagle Special Protection Area 004161" has 81 letters and 6 digits.[5]

List

The spellings and locations given in the table are those on the Ordnance Survey's current and historic maps.[6][7] Three of the top names are at the ruins on Inishmore of the church dedicated of the Four Comely Saints (Script error: No such module "Lang".).

English Letters Irish Type Location:
county, barony, civil parish, townland
Bullaunancheathrairaluinn[6] 25 Script error: No such module "Lang".[8] Bullaun Galway, Aran, Inishmore, Oghil[6]
Sruffaunoughterluggatoora[9] 25 Script error: No such module "Lang". Stream Galway, Ballynahinch, Moyrus, Glencoaghan
Sruffaungolinluggatavhin[10] 24 Script error: No such module "Lang". Stream Galway, Ballynahinch, Moyrus, Glencoaghan
Templeancheathrairaluinn[6] 24 Script error: No such module "Lang".[11] Ruined church Galway, Aran, Inishmore, Oghil[6]
Loughaunbarnaheskabaunia[12][n 1] 24 Script error: No such module "Lang".[13] Lake Galway, Ballynahinch, Ballynakill, Kylemore
Glasheencummeennapeasta Stream[14] 23 Glaisín Coimín na Péiste Stream Kerry, Dunkerron North, Knockane, Meallis
Leabaancheathrairaluinn[6] 23 Script error: No such module "Lang".[15] Ruined grave Galway, Aran, Inishmore, Oghil[6]
Sruffaunloughaunnaveagh[16] 23 Script error: No such module "Lang".[17] Stream Galway, Ballynahinch, Ballynakill, Addergoole
Carrickwilliamodonnell[18] 22 Script error: No such module "Lang". Rock Galway, Moycullen, Moycullen, Derryloughaun East
Lough Clougherbowbartleymede[19] 22 Loch Chlochar Bó Bhairtliméid Lake Galway, Ballynahinch, Moyrus, Lettershinna
Cooneenskerragohiffern[20] 22 Script error: No such module "Lang". Harbour Mayo, Murrisk, Kilgeever, Lettereeragh
Glassillaunvealnacurra[21] 22 Script error: No such module "Lang". (uncertain) Townland Galway, Ballynahinch, Ballindoon & Islands, Glassillaunvealnacurra
Illaungraffanavrankagh[22] 22 (uncertain) Townland Clare, Burren, Gleninagh, Illaungraffanavrankagh
Loughaunfiddaunbuntack[23] 22 Script error: No such module "Lang". Lake Mayo, Burrishoole, Achill, Srahmore
Muckanaghederdauhaulia[24] 22 Script error: No such module "Lang". Townland Galway, Moycullen, Kilcummin, Muckanaghederdauhaulia
Drehideenglashanatooha Bridge[25] 22 Droichidín Glas na Tuatha Bridge

Tipperary, Middle third, Ardmayle, Camus /
Tipperary, Clanwilliam, Ballygriffin, Ballynahinch[26]

Mainistirnambratherbeg[n 2] 22 Script error: No such module "Lang".[28] Ruin Limerick, Clanwilliam, Rochestown, Friarstown
Monasternagalliaghduff[29][30] 22 Script error: No such module "Lang". Ruin Limerick, Shanid, Robertstown, Oldabbey
Sruffaunnabolybaunia[31] 22 Script error: No such module "Lang".[32] Stream Galway, Ballynahinch, Ballynakill, Lemnaheltia
Ballywinterrourkewood[33] 21 Script error: No such module "Lang". Townland Limerick, Connello Lower, Rathkeale, Ballywinterrourkewood
Lough Booroughcummeenauragh[34] 21 Lake Kerry, Magunihy, Killarney, Ullauns / Poulagower
Carrickemonmacdonagha[35] 21 Script error: No such module "Lang". Rock Galway, Aran, Inishmore, Brannock Island
Carrickmoylenacurhoga[36] 21 Script error: No such module "Lang". Rock Mayo, Erris, Kilmore, Carrickawilt Island
Carricknagalliaghduff[37] 21 Script error: No such module "Lang". Rock Mayo, Erris, Kilmore, Duvillaun More (Island)[38]
Cloghculliaghfrankagh[39] 21 Script error: No such module "Lang".[40] Rock Galway, Dunkellin, Killeely, Roevehagh
Corragunnagalliaghdoo Island[41] 21 Script error: No such module "Lang".[41] Townland Mayo, Burrishoole, Burrishoole, Corragunnagalliaghdoo Island
Fiddauntawnynagalloge[42] 21 Script error: No such module "Lang". Stream[43] Mayo, Tirawley, Doonfeeny, Belderg More
Glashacummeennagashel Stream[44] 21 Stream Kerry, Dunkerron North, Knockane, Coomcallee
Illauncreevnalarragan[45] 21 Script error: No such module "Lang".[46] Island in lake Galway, Moycullen, Killannin, Gortmore
Illaunpreaghaunnagark[47] 21 Script error: No such module "Lang".[48] Island in lake Galway, Moycullen, Moycullen, Gortachalla
Mullauncarrickscoltia[49] 21 Rock Galway, Ballynahinch, Ballindoon & Islands
Ooghinneendonnellduff[50] 21 Script error: No such module "Lang". Inlet Mayo, Erris, Kilmore, Inishkea South
Sruffaunbrandraghmore[51] 21 Script error: No such module "Lang".[52] Stream Galway, Ballynahinch, Ballynakill, Cloonlooaun
Sruffauneskernaleegha[53] 21 Script error: No such module "Lang".[54] Stream Galway, Ballynahinch, Ballynakill, Kylemore
Sruffaunnambrackdeony[55] 21 Script error: No such module "Lang". Stream Galway, Moycullen, Moycullen, Oghery
Sruffaunnamuingabalia[56] 21 Stream Mayo, Tirawley, Moygawnagh, Laghtanvack[56]
Sruffaunnavonseebegga[57] 21 Script error: No such module "Lang". Stream Galway, Ballynahinch, Moyrus, Glencoaghan
Sruffaunrulardheemore[58] 21 Script error: No such module "Lang". Stream Galway, Ballynahinch, Moyrus, Glencoaghan
Sruffaunpollnacolmore[59] 21 Stream Galway, Ballynahinch, Ballynakill, Kylemore[59]
Sruffaunhullynabaunia[60] 21 Stream Galway, Ballynahinch, Ballynakill, Kylemore[60]
Sruffaunscalpnagollum[61] 21 Script error: No such module "Lang". Stream Galway, Ballynahinch, Moyrus, Gleninagh
Sruffauntruskanalower[62] 21 Script error: No such module "Lang".[63] Stream Galway, Moycullen, Moycullen, Finisklin / Slieveaneena
Ardloughnabrackbaddy[64] 20 Script error: No such module "Lang". Peak Donegal, Kilmacrenan, Tullaghobegly, Tullaghobegly Irish
Athwullaghheedonnell Lough[65] 20 Lake Galway, Ballynahinch, Ballindoon & Islands, Slieveburke
Bealraghnathreesrugh[n 3][67] 20 Minor feature Fermanagh, Magherastephana, Aghalurcher, Altnaponer
Carrickacushcamemore[68] 20 (uncertain) Rock Mayo, Murrisk, Kilgeever, Garranty[n 4]
Carrickbriendurragha[69] 20 Script error: No such module "Lang". Rock Donegal, Boylagh, Templecrone, Braade
Carrickillaunnascalp[70] 20 Script error: No such module "Lang". Rock Galway, Moycullen, Kilcummin, Derravonniff
Carricknagalliaghdoo[71] 20 Rock Mayo, Burrishoole, Achill, Doogort West
Carrigeenmoylenanagh[72] 20 Script error: No such module "Lang". Rock Mayo, Erris, Kilmore, Inishkea South
Carrigfoilaphreesoon[73] 20 Rock Cork, Carbery West (W.D.), Kilmoe, Dunlough
Carrigillaunyrahilly[74] 20 Script error: No such module "Lang". Rock Kerry, Dunkerron South, Kilcrohane, Coomatloukane
Carrowkeelanahaglass[75] 20 Script error: No such module "Lang". Townland Galway, Ballymoe, Dunmore, Carrowkeelanahaglass
Cartroncarrowntogher[76] 20 (uncertain) Townland Roscommon, Frenchpark, Kilmacumsy, Cartroncarrowntogher
Coosfohermarenabinia[77] 20 Script error: No such module "Lang". Cove Kerry, Corkaguiny, Garfinny, Beenbane
Crockballaghnagrooma[78] 20 Hill Tyrone, Omagh East, Termonmaguirk, Sluggan
Cummernabarnadarriga Glen[79] 20 Script error: No such module "Lang". Valley Kerry, Iveragh, Glanbehy, Carriginane/Neesha
Foildermotycronacane[80] 20 Script error: No such module "Lang". Cliff Cork, Carbery West (East Division), Clear Island, Ballyieragh South
Gubpaudeenshaneneese[81] 20 Script error: No such module "Lang". Headland Mayo, Burrishoole, Achill, Derreen
Lisheennagranshymore[82] 20 Script error: No such module "Lang".[83] Ancient burial ground[83] Galway, Leitrim, Duniry, Grange More
Knockaunshaunmaconry[84] 20 Script error: No such module "Lang".[85] Hill Galway, Moycullen, Kilcummin, Callownamuck
Knockavanniamountain[86] 20 Script error: No such module "Lang". Townland Waterford, Glenahiry, Seskinan, Knockavanniamountain
Lackshivaunnageelagh[87] 20 Script error: No such module "Lang". Minor feature Kerry, Corkaguiny, Dingle, Emlagh East
Mallgarveheamushwaun[88] 20 Script error: No such module "Lang".[89] Island Galway, Ballynahinch, Ballindoon & Islands, Leaghcarrick[89] / Ballyconneely[90]
Minnaunballyconneely[91] 20 Móinín Baile Conghaile Skerry Galway, Ballynahinch, Ballindoon & Islands, Bunowen Beg
Monasterkieran or Monasterconnaughtagh[92] 20 Script error: No such module "Lang". Ruined church Galway, Aran, Inishmore, Oghil[7]
Newtownmoneenluggagh[93] 20 (uncertain) Townland Kildare, Ikeathy and Oughterany, Scullogestown
Poulillaundonaghbane[94] 20 Script error: No such module "Lang". Island Kerry, Iveragh, Dromod, Kealafreaghane West
Scartnadrinymountain[95] 20 Script error: No such module "Lang". Townland Waterford, Decies-without-Drum, Kilgobnet, Scartnadrinymountain
Sruffaungortarusheen[96] 20 Script error: No such module "Lang".[97] Stream Galway, Ballynahinch, Ballynakill, Kylemore
Sruffaunmaumnavonsee[98] 20 Script error: No such module "Lang". Stream Galway, Ballynahinch, Moyrus, Glencoaghan
Sruffaunlugganaffrin[99] 20 Script error: No such module "Lang".[100] Stream Galway, Ballynahinch, Omey, Aillenaveagh
Sruffaunmuinganierin[101] 20 Stream Mayo, Tirawley, Kilfian, Shanettra /
Mayo, Tirawley, Moygawnagh, Corvoley[101]
Sruhauncloghacappeen[102] 20 Stream Mayo, Murrisk, Kilgeever, Derreennanalbanagh[102]
Stookalargachuitread[103] 20 Sea stack Donegal, Kilmacrenan, Clondavaddog, Doagh Beg
Tobernashaghtninneen[104] 20 Script error: No such module "Lang". Holy well Galway, Ross, Ross, Munterowen East

Notes:

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  1. Spelt "Loughaunbaurnaheskabaunia" (25 letters) by John O'Donovan.[13]
  2. Spelled Mainistirnambratherbeg (22 letters) on the 1901 Ordnance Survey map;[27] Manisternabratherbeg (20 letters) in the Placenames Database of Ireland.[28]
  3. Spelt "Bealraghnathressrugh" by Place Names NI.[66]
  4. On Inishturk.

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Variant, historical, and spurious spellings

John O'Donovan recommended "Illaunloughmorenavreaghoge" (26 letters) as the name of an island in "Loughnavreeghougue" in Clynagh townland, Killannin parish, Moycullen barony, County Galway.[105] He noted "Illaunloughmorenavreeghougue" (28 letters) as the local spelling.[105] However, the Ordnance Survey went with "Lough Morenavreaghoge" for the lake, and left the island unnamed,[106] while the Irish Placenames Database gives the name "Illaunmore" for an island in Clynagh.[107]

Two lakes called "Loughs Nahaskanabaunia" on the Ordnance Survey map correspond to the entry "Loughsnahaskanabaunia" (21 letters) in the Placenames Database.[108][109] The townland of Brackagh Slieve Gallion[110] in County Londonderry has sometimes been written as one 21-letter word, Brackaghslievegallion,[111] or similar.[110] Similarly, Lisbellanagroagh More in County Antrim has been written Lisbellanagroaghmore (20 letters).[112][113]

An 1829 calendar of Stuart patent rolls in the Irish Chancery includes Knockatoodreknocknynuyshaneboye (31 letters) and Aghannyquillaknockacarnoc (25 letters) from 1611 as subdenominations within "Gortnemureknock" (now Gortinure and Knocks[114]) County Fermanagh;[115] Grangeballaghmarramacquoid (26 letters) in Armagh in 1616;[116] and Ballylirstrillyvickenratty (26 letters) for Tullymacarath, County Down in 1609.[117] The spelling Ballemickegillemorreyietragh (28 letters; later "Ballymackilmurry etra" in the townland of Ballymackilmurry) is recorded in a 1609 inquisition into the churchlands of County Armagh made in preparation for the Plantation of Ulster.[118][119] Salters Grange, County Armagh is called Grangeballaghmarramacquoid (26 letters) in inquisitions of 1557 and 1614.[120] The 1654 Civil Survey of County Tipperary records Glayshlackeenetanballyuore (26 letters) as the name of a "small brooke" forming part of the boundary of Oughterleague parish by the townland of Demone;[121] Aghknockanecurryheeneliegh (26 letters) a ford on the boundary of Moyne parish in Tipperary;[122] and Barrecoroughbollinbraykon (25 letters) a "littel stream" on the border of Gorey barony.[123] A place named Caherhewlissingaberrighe (24 letters) in Galway or Roscommon is mentioned in a 1578 fiant.[124] An 1825 index of placenames in the decrees of innocence registered under the Act of Settlement 1662 includes Gortecoleighshraghmicknuckgenny (31 letters), Ballynygorenagheyannyneaghe (27 letters) and Laghirtydonellanknockane (24 letters).[125]

The Placenames Database of Ireland includes an entry for "Lougheroaghballaghdown" (22 letters),[126] apparently a misspelt duplicate of "Lough Croaghballaghdown".[127][128] An 1824 return of townlands in Mayo includes one of 48 acres in the parish of "Torlogh" (now Turlough), barony of Carra, named "Knockballymackellygirrenane [27 letters] Tully".[129] This is a mistranscription of "Knockballymackelly, Grenane, and Tully[quirke]", now the townland of Greenans.[130]

See also

References

Citations

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