ETYMOLOGY OF ARMAGH.

In reply to the inquiry of "D.S.Y." (p. 158. of your 10th number), I beg

to say that the name of Armagh is written, in Irish, Ardmacha, and

signifies the Height (or high ground) of Macha. It is supposed to have

derived this name from Macha Mong-ruadh [i.e. Macha of the red hair],

who was queen of Ireland, according to the Chronology of O'Flaherty,

A.M. 3603.

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