Information about Lyal Islands

Information from O'Donovan's Field Name Books

Standard Name:
Lyal Islands
Irish Form of Name:
Ladhall
Translation:
Civil Parish:
Ballindoon
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Other Forms of the Name with authority source (if provided) in italics:
Lyal Islands
Ladhall
Lyals Local
Comment:
Ladhall, prond. nearly loyal a man’s name
Description:
Two small islands in the sea which are attached to the townland of Keerhaun South.
Situation:
Situated in the Atlantic ocean.

Townland Information

What is a townland?:
A townland is one of the smallest land divisions in Ireland. They range in size from a few acres to thousands of acres. Many are Gaelic in origin, but some came into existence after the Norman invasion of 1169
Townland:
Lyal Islands is in Keerhaun South townland.
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