Eglinton, Ireland
Eglinton in Northern Ireland was previously called Muff, however several places had this name, especially one in Donegal nearby, this caused so much confusion that the residents decided to change its name. Therefore on 19 August 1858 the village of Muff became 'Eglinton' in honour of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Archibald, 13th Earl of Eglinton who was visiting Templemoyle Agricultural School at that time. An RAF Eglinton existed in Northern Ireland during the second World War and became the civilian Londonderry Eglinton Airport before being renamed City of Derry Airport.
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