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In this edit in 2014 some text was added to the effect that the "name of the area derives from the mid 19th century, when British soldiers were [told to "drink water" by] Gaelic only speaking locals". While there may be such a legend, I can find absolutely nothing which documents it. And, even if there was/is such a legend, it seems highly dubious. As, if this happened in the mid-19th century, then how does that square with Tomás Seosamh Ó Máille's article on Place Names from Galway Documents (Journal of the Galway Archaeological and Historical Society, vol 23, issue 3/4, 1949) where he notes that the area was referred to as "Doch Choisce" in the early 19th century. And, in History of the Town and County of Galway (Hardiman; 1820) he refers to the area as "Doghusk". Also before the storied events took place. And there are other records (all repeated by Ó Máille and others) which give derivations as far back as the 16th century. Hundreds and hundreds of years before the mid-19th century "if ye're hot, drink some water lads" story. Absent some kind of references, I'm inclined to remove this apocryphal story. As dubious. At best. And in conflict with what the refs actually provide. At worst. Guliolopez (talk) 18:39, 4 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Actually. I've just gone ahead and removed it. It's just too far fetched. And entirely uncited. And contrary to any and all references that I can find. Nothing supports this derivation. Nothing. Guliolopez (talk) 18:42, 4 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]
