Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Killarney

👉 Killarney is a village in County Kerry, Ireland, located approximately 6 miles (10 km) north-west from the town of Killarney. It was founded by the Irish monk and explorer Columba in the 9th century. The name "Killarney" comes from the Gaelic word for "mountain".

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👉 In Irish culture, "killarney" refers to a place or event where a person is killed by an assassin. It was traditionally associated with the Irish Reformation and was often used as a metaphor for the violence of the Catholic Church during that time. The name comes from the Gaelic word "killair", which means "to kill".

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