Bally… comes from the irish word ‘baile’ meaning farm, home, settlement
Knock… comes from an irish word for hill
Drum... has its origins in an Irish word for ‘back’
Dr Frances Kane explains the influence the Irish language has on our many of our place names today.
Limerick, never change
Dr Frances Kane explains the influence of Scottish & English language on place names in Northern Ireland. 🏴
Some word to look out for include; burn (the word for a river), brae (hill), and kirk (church)
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Councillor Einir Williams hits out at Ordnance Survey for using names with
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There’s been a lot said recently about place-names, but this piece focuses on what first drew many of us to the work: the research, the stories, and understanding the landscapes around us. Huge thanks to @dmarshall.bsky.social at the View for taking the time to explore the subject properly.
Dr Frances Kane
Bechbretha or bee-judgments were the part of Brehon law which set out the rights and responsibilities associated with beekeeping
"Open Learning at Queen’s today offers a precious opportunity for both students and tutors to (re)discover the timeless, profoundly human pleasure of learning."—Prof Katy Hayward and Dr Cathal McManus , Queen's University Belfast.
▶️175 years of Open Learning at Queen's: https://go.qub.ac.uk/OLat175
Bally… comes from the irish word ‘baile’ meaning farm, home, settlement
Knock… comes from an irish word for hill
Drum... has its origins in an Irish word for ‘back’
Dr Frances Kane explains the influence the Irish language has on our many of our place names today.
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"There remain few better ways to find relief of mind than by opening it."
Our latest Staff Blog, by Prof @katyhayward.bsky.social and Dr @cathalpmc.bsky.social, on 175 years of Open Learning at @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social.
👉 Read the blog: go.qub.ac.uk/OLat175
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2026 marks the 175th anniversary of Queen’s provision of extramural courses, i.e., provision ‘outside the walls’ of the University.