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A Literary History of Ireland, from Earliest Times to the Present Day

Note 3 — Chapter XXXIII

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Compare the first verse in Deibhidh metre—

"Midhe Maigen Chlainne Cuind, Cáin-fhorod Clainne Neill Neart-luind, Cride [Cain] Banba Bricce, Mide Magh na Mór-chipe."

I.e., "Meath, the place of the children of Conn, beautiful house of the children of Niall, strength-renowned. The heart of celebrated Erin, Meath, the place of the great battalions."

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