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Whence the name 'Connacht'? Easy to say. (lemmy.ml)

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A contest in wizardry took place between two wizards of the Tuath dé Danann, named Cithnellach the druid and Conn the druid. Conn brought a great snow all round Connaught, so that from then till today the name Connacht clave to the province, that is, Cuinn snechta, the druid Conn's snow.

(from 'Cóir Anmann: Fitness of Names')

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