Information about Doleenadoghtura

Information from O'Donovan's Field Name Books

Standard Name:
Doleenadoghtura
Irish Form of Name:
Dóilín a' Dochtúra
Translation:
the Doctor’s point
Civil Parish:
Ballynakill in the barony of Ballynahinch
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Other Forms of the Name with authority source (if provided) in italics:
Doleenadoghtura
Dóilín a' Dochtúra
Dooleen a Dochtuire Inhabitants
Comment:
Dóilín, a nook which fills with water
Description:
Is a point of Ballinakill Bay. It is generally a strand at low water.
Situation:
Situated E. of Roo Illaun S. of Bealchruinne, is bounded E. and S. by Daurusmore townland.

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:
Doleenadoghtura is in Roeillaun townland.
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