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From Bastardstown to Slutsend: A History of Irish Place Names
From Bastardstown to Slutsend: A History of Irish Place Names
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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
May 25, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Ireland has some very strange place names. They range from the perplexing – Skeoghvosteen in Kilkenny, to the scandalous - Slutsend in Dublin and Bastardstown in Co Wexford. But where do these names come from and what do they tell us about our history? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.
Released:
May 25, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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