Topical Words – Compiled by Dick Shunery

Date: March 23, 2017 - Craic & Codology

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An occasional service to Phoenix readers explaining the meaning of certain words that have suddenly become newsworthy. This week – ‘TUAM’ The name TUAM is a cognate with the Latin term Tumulus (burial mound). The town’s ancient name was Tuaim Dá Ghualann, ie the burial mound of two shoulders (the Church and the State? – Ed)… Read more »

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