Lisnahederna

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Lisnahederna (Irish : Lios na hEadarnaidhe, meaning ' ringfort of the ambush') [1] is a townland located in County Cavan, Ireland. The name means the fort of the ambush. It is located in the parish of Mullagh, the barony of Castlerahan.

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References

  1. "Lios na hEadarnaí/Lisnahederna".