9.1 Flashcards

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What is a tougher

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Paths built by celts through the bogs in the midlands of Ireland using oak timber

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Explain ESKERS

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ESKERS were ridges left behind by glaciers. Helped people cross the bogland in centre of Ireland, eg Esker Riada.

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Where are the earliest settlements in Ireland

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Mt Sandel Co. Derry

Lough Gur Co. Limerick

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The Celts introduced the Irish language, give examples of place names with celtic origins

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Dun..meaning Fort…. Dun Aengus, Dunmore

Inis…meaning island… Inismore, Inisfree

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