Athnurchar
[Irish, ford of the cast or throw]
The site where Cet slings a ‘brain ball’ at Conchobar mac Nessa in Irish narrative. The modern parish at this locality on the borders of Co. Westmeath and Co. Offaly is known as Ardnurcher or Horseleap.
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The site where Cet slings a ‘brain ball’ at Conchobar mac Nessa in Irish narrative. The modern parish at this locality on the borders of Co. Westmeath and Co. Offaly is known as Ardnurcher or Horseleap.
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