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Moyle

Moyle

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A former council area in County Antrim in Northern Ireland
  • proper noun
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  • Moyle was established as a local government district in 1973.

Examples

  • After the reorganization, the area that was once Moyle became part of a larger council.

  • Many tourists visit the former Moyle region to explore the Giant's Causeway.

  • The Moyle district was known for its beautiful coastal scenery and historic sites.

  • The Moyle district is known for its beautiful landscapes.

  • The Moyle district was known for its beautiful coastal scenery and historic sites.

  • Many tourists visit the former Moyle region to explore the Giant's Causeway.

  • After the reorganization, the area that was once Moyle became part of a larger council.

Surface Forms

Moyle main

Etymology

Moyle as the name of the district in Northern Ireland comes from an old Irish or Celtic word such as maol or moel that means 'bare' or 'bare hill'. So the place was called Moyle because the name described the open coast and hills of the land.