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Posted by: infraRed Dec 4 2005, 05:17 AM

I was wondering which of the two is correct: Athenry or Athenrye?
And also: Loughgall or Loughall?

I hope it's ok to post these questions here as they are not exactly lyrics questions... but it's pretty close

Posted by: Oglaigh Dec 8 2005, 10:10 PM

Athenrye is the name of a band but the place in county galway is spelled athenry!! Hope this helps

Posted by: infraRed Dec 9 2005, 02:21 AM

That helps a lot, thanks!
I guess the other question is a tough one, since no one has replied yet, hehe.

Posted by: Oglaigh Dec 15 2005, 02:14 PM

Im not too sure on this one but as far as i know Loughgall seems to be the correct spelling of the town in armagh but it is possible two correct spellings exist. For example i live in Dun Laoghaire in the republic but it can also be spelled dun laoire! one is the original irish version and the second one is the anglified version, both are correct but the irish version is the more recognise! it is possible that it is a similar situation in Loughgall/Loughall!
sorry couldnt be more help

Posted by: infraRed Dec 16 2005, 08:23 AM

Thanks, Oglaigh. Things look much clearer now.