Page 2 of 2 typed document titled, ‘How Dublin Got It’s Names. The Ford of the Hurdles’. Explains the different names that Dublin has been given. Writ…

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Page 2 of 2 typed document titled, 'How Dublin Got It's Names. The Ford of the Hurdles'. Explains the different names that Dublin has been given. Writes re the poet laureate of Ulster, Aitherne Ailghesach, who later became ruler of Leinster. Refers to Mesgedhra, King of the Leinstermen and Conall Cearnach, Red Branch Knight, commander of the Ulstermen and who lived at Dunseverick. Refers to a warfare weapon, 'brainball', brains wrapped in leather.