Independent Inquisitor 1237 Saturday July 7th 2012

[keithsolver]

32d Fiery Irish female in Athlone somehow ignoring old liberal (5)

With the letters I have -thna, it would suggest ethna but this word does not seem to exist.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated, with thanks.

[chelle7272]

Yes Ethna is a girls name, from Eithne,

[bibblebub]

http://www.irishbabyn...list&off=10&&cat=6799 - the entry for Etney, which it says is a variant, is derived from the Gaelic Aodhan meaning Fiery

[keithsolver]

Many thanks chelle7272 and bibblebub

[chelle7272]

You're welcome