Sliabh Luachra

/ˌsliːəv ˈluːəxɹə/

proper noun

A region of Ireland, straddling the county boundaries of Cork, Kerry, and Limerick, noted for its traditional music, poetry and dance.

Meanings

proper noun
  1. A region of Ireland, straddling the county boundaries of Cork, Kerry, and Limerick, noted for its traditional music, poetry and dance.

Origin

  1. IrishSliabh Luachra
  2. EnglishSliabh Luachra

From Irish Sliabh Luachra (literally “mountain of rushes”).

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Translations

Irish Sliabh Luachra
  • Sliabh Luachraregion in Ireland straddling the county boundaries of Cork, Kerry, and Limerick
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