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Contents 1 Name dispute in Irish 2 Fair use rationale for Image:LHwik.PNG 3 Origin of name 4 Coat of arms

[edit] Name dispute in Irish

There is an ongoing dispute about the Irish name of Louth on this article and that of Louth, County Louth. No citations have ever been provided to suggest the name is still Lughbaidh. Numerous references have been provided to say it is now called Lú. There have been a number of edits and subsequent revisions over the last few months, and attempts at discussions are seemingly being ignored (may not be intentional). I'm hoping we can settle this once and for all. Dan K 20:24, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

It is my understanding from placename signs in the local area, and from lessons taught at local primary and secondary schools that the commonly used name is Lú. I have never heard it referred to as Lughbaidh in over 30 years. User:Batsmyman 28 Sept, 07. —Preceding signed but undated comment was added at 17:50, 28 September 2007 (UTC)

This seems a straightforward matter. Just go with the new name Lu - it is clearly favoured by the references. Eiler7 18:10, 7 October 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, a thousand car registration plates are unlikely to be wrong! Nevertheless, a reference to the old name alongside the new one would do no harm and may mollify. Dublinblue (Simon in Dublin) (talk) 16:26, 13 December 2007 (UTC)

Agreed, a referenceto the old name is a good idea, but this information is already included in the Origin section, so I doubt any further reference is needed... batsmyman 08:28, 16 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:LHwik.PNG

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BetacommandBot (talk) 16:53, 2 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Origin of name

I have removed the claim that modern day Lú comes from the comparative/superlative form lú of the adjective beag. The boundaries of the modern Irish counties were an invention of the Cromwellians and the ancient name An Lú has nothing whatsoever to do with the size of the land area as invented by the English. Lú is merely a standardisation of Lughbhaidh, the historic spelling used before the revision of Irish spelling rules as laid down in Gramadach na Gaeilge agus Litriú na Gaeilge - An Caighdeán Oifigiúil (Government of Ireland 1958 with reprints). An Muimhneach Machnamhach (talk) 17:30, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Coat of arms

The Coat of arms cited is that of Louth County Council, not the County (I think). There is a difference.

I could be wrong, however, so I recommend some researches this issue. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 193.1.229.15 (talk) 17:29, 12 May 2008 (UTC)