Quoting..... "Donna E. Ristenbatt" <der@redrose.net> >Hi all, > >I have a question regarding Trough, the barony of Emyvale, in County >Monaghan. I noted that in his book, Seamus McCluskey always spells >the word Truagh. In such books as _Topographical Index, etc. _ it is >Trough. Is there any special reason for this? Thanks. > > >Regards, >Donna Ristenbatt I believe TROUGH should be the correct name, and TRUAGH is an incorrect spelling of it that has become popular through the ages. Doesn't seem like "miserable house" (Errigal Truagh) would be the name of a parish. TRUAGH = Wretched, miserable, unhappy. ERRIGAL: From eireagail, meaning house. Can't find TROUGH in my little Irish dictionary. Anyone know that word? Patrick Traynor, in California's gold-rush country. tray@jps.net TRAYNOR'S Web Page (Irish stuff) http://members.nbci.com/pattraynor/