Lettermacaward

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Leitir Mhic an Bhaird or Leitir Mhic a' Bhaird (anglicised as Lettermacaward)[1] is a Gaeltacht village in the Rosses region of County Donegal, Ireland. The village, known colloquially as Leitir (pronounced letcher), is between the larger towns of Glenties and Dungloe. It is also a civil parish in the historic barony of Boylagh.[2]

Leitir Mhic an Bhaird
Village
Leitir Mhic an Bhaird is located in Ireland
Leitir Mhic an Bhaird
Leitir Mhic an Bhaird
Location in Ireland
Coordinates: 54°47′51″N 8°16′57″W / 54.7975°N 8.2825°W / 54.7975; -8.2825
CountryIreland
ProvinceUlster
CountyCounty Donegal
Elevation
78 m (256 ft)
Irish Grid ReferenceG818944
Leitir Mhic an Bhaird is the only official name. The anglicized spelling Lettermacaward has no official status.

Irish language

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There are approximately 650 people living in the Leitir Mhic an Bhaird ED and 19% Irish speakers.

Amenities

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The village has two shops, 'Clerkin's', a family run service station, and 'Gallagher's Stop & Shop'. There are 3 pubs; Elliott's, the Gweebarra Bar, and Packie's Bar.

Sport

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The local Gaelic games club is Na Rossa.

Civil parish of Lettermacaward

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The civil parish contains the village of Lettermacaward.[2]

Townlands

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The civil parish contains the following townlands:[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Placenames Database of Ireland[dead link]
  2. ^ a b c "Lettermacaward". IreAtlas Townlands Database. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
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