An A-Z list of 2000 Irish local place names, with a guide to pronunciation and a dictionary of root words from which Irish place names are most generally formed. It also contains a considerable selection of those names that are best known through the country, and which best exemplify the use of the root words. An introduction explains the process of anglicising place names. This book brings to life the wealth of local history of Ireland. An understanding of the meaning and derivations of these names offers a glimpse into the folklore, life and rich history of the country. (First published in 1923 and republished in 1996.)