Pronunciation
AntrimDuneane (Antrim)
Hi there... am I right in thinking thatDuneane is derived from the Irish "Dun Ean? If so, should it be pronounced Dooneen, or Doonayn ?
Kieran Brady
2 replies
Dear Duneane:
Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out and many thanks for your query to the message board.
According to www.logainm.ie ; (placenames database), the name of Duneane appears to sound like Dunayne, although it is spelled as Duneane.
Here is the link:
https://www.logainm.ie/en/61345?s=duneane.
All the best,
Jane.
Tulla Clare, IrelandXO VolunteerIrelandXO Volunteer
I live in Duneane and the pronunciation today is Dun Ean.
Elwyn, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘IrelandXO Volunteer