Dernashesk, County Fermanagh
Origin
Ir. Doire na Seisce ‘oak-wood of the sedge’
Background
See also the townland of Derrynashesk in the parish of Drumkeeran.
References
FK (2019)Additional Information
Historical name form
| Old Form | Ref. Date | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| (?)dirisackagh | 1609 | Esch. Co. Map 9 Magheraboy |
| (?)Derrileckey | 1659 | Census 1659 103 |
| Dernasheske | 1817 | GJM M'stephana (OSNB) 54 B47 Magherab |
| Delnasesk | 1830c | Bnd. Sur. (OSNB) 54 B47 |
| ~Doire na Seisce ""oakwood of the sedge"" | 1834 | J O'D (OSNB) 54 B47 |
| ~ ""wood of the sedge"" | 1913 | Joyce iii 290 |
- Barony
- Magheraboy
- Parish
- Rossorry
- Parish in 1851
- Rossorry
- Townland
- None
- Place name ID
- 20261
- Place name type
- T