School: Naomh Colmcille (roll number 16047)

Location:
Aghamore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Aindrias Mac Aodhagáin
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  1. There is a field called Cainigín. It got this name because there are a lot of rocks in it. There is also a field called Poll Dúb. It is called that name because there is a deep black hoe in the middle of the field. There is a rock in the village of Coolnaha called the giants rock. It is called that name because it is said that a giant was buried under this rock, and the tracks of his finger are to be seen there in the rock yet. There is also a field called Poll Cornin. It is called that name because the field is
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    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Coolnaha North, Co. Mayo
    Collector
    Kathleen Folliard
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Coolnaha North, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs Mary Johnson
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    34
    Address
    Coolnaha North, Co. Mayo