Mucklagh / An Muclach

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Village along the N52 near Tullamore in County Offaly.

In Irish , Muchlach means 'land of the pigs'.
Why is it called this?
The area long ago was mainly forestry and pigs used to feed on acorns from oak trees.
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Coordinates:   53°15'1"N   7°33'0"W

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