List of Irish Place Names in Other Countries - in Great Britain

In Great Britain

Scotland

The following come from the Scottish Gaelic Èireann meaning "Ireland":

  • Auldearn (Allt Èireann)
  • Bridge of Earn (Drochaid Èireann)
  • Findhorn (Inbhir Èireann)
  • Loch Earn (Loch Èireann)
  • Lochearnhead (Ceann Loch Èireann)
  • Strathearn (Srath Èireann)

The following come from Fódla, Banbha and Eilg, which are poetic names for Ireland:

  • Atholl (Athfhotla)
  • Banff (Banbha)
  • Elgin (Eilginn)
  • Glenelg (Gleann Eilg)
England
  • Beckery, Somerset (from Bec Eriu, Old Irish for "Little Ireland"; the name was likely brought to England by an Irishman recruited by Vikings)
  • Ranelagh, London
  • Goosnargh, Lancashire (from an Old Irish personal name)

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