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Title: Whats the meaning of this Irish Townland
Post by: MikeH57 on Friday 11 March 11 19:42 GMT (UK)

Hi all,
    I am interested to try and find out the meaning of this townland in Co Kerry.

Cill Mhic Iarainn (Kilmackerrin)


From my limited research I have concluded the meaning to be, "burial ground in the mountains", but would appreciate if anyone could help with the translation.

Regards,
         Mike.

Title: Re: Whats the meaning of this Irish Townland
Post by: shanew147 on Friday 11 March 11 19:55 GMT (UK)

Cill means church

I think mhic means son of

Not sure about the Iarainn part, but sounds a bit like the Irish for Iron ...



Shane

Title: Re: Whats the meaning of this Irish Townland
Post by: Kerryman on Thursday 19 May 11 12:54 BST (UK)

Possibly Cill mhic Ciaran? (Church of the son of Kieran) - there is a Killvickeran near Ballinskelligs...