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Thread #32226   Message #3816303
Posted By: Lighter
24-Oct-16 - 04:54 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Raithineach a Bhean Bheag
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Raithineach a Bhean Bheag
Another site tentatively suggests that "Raithineach" is the genitive form of "Raithin," a place name, and that the title might mean "Little (or Dear) Woman of Raheen (in Co. Wexford)."

True? Or malarkey?