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Béal na mBláth

bealnablath"I have signed my own death warrant' were the prophetic words of Michael Collins on signing the Treaty in 1921. within the year, he was to be slain in an ambush at Béal na mBláth.

Béal na mBláth (Mouth of the Flowers), is a tiny village in West Cork. Collins commemorations are held each year anniversary of his death. The road is now...

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0 # Bill Martin 2010-08-19 13:10 There is no m in BealnaBláth - Yes it is common to have it called the mouth of the Flowers with the m in mBláth meaning flowers. To be honest the are very few flowers there except a few Bluebells in Spring or Buacailláns in Autumn. Béal na Bláth means "Mouth of the Ravine Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 
 
0 # Stuart 2010-08-19 13:27 You are correct, it isn't a reference to flowers. There are various versions of the site name, Béal na mBláth being the most common. It's also known as Béal Átha na Bláiche.

The most common translation is mouth of the ford or mouth of the ravine which is appropriate if you visit the area. Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
 

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