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Johann Friedrich Hering's description of Connacht

Author: Johann Friedrich Hering

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Christopher J. Woods

Electronic edition compiled and proof-read by Beatrix Färber

Translated into English by Christopher J. Woods

Funded by University College, Cork, School of History

2. Second draft

Extent of text: 5660 words

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Text ID Number: T100084

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We are very grateful to Christopher J. Woods for his kind permission to publish this material in electronic form on CELT.

Sources

    Edition
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  27. The underground river and cave of the river Aillie, or Aille, mentioned on p. 319–20, referred to in a footnote as 'no longer accessible', have been explored recently by members of Caving Ireland. A video filmed by Shane Diffily which is available on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO7GYUGK-ak) shows their descent into the cave. Thanks to Shane Diffily for permission to link to it.
    The edition used in the digital edition
  1. Christopher J. Woods, Select Documents XLI: Johann Friedrich Hering's description of Connacht, 1806–7 in Irish Historical Studies, Ed. Christopher J. Woods. , Dublin, (May 1987) volume 25/99page 311–321: 315–321

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Created: The original was written in 1806–7 (1806–7 (original); 1987 (translation))

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Language: [EN] The translation is in English.
Language: [LA] Some words are in Latin.

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