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School: Naomh Colmcille (roll number 16047)

Location:
Aghamore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Aindrias Mac Aodhagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0112, Page 371

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  1. Local Folklore - Roads

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    There is a road going through the village of Coolnaha. It is called the "Road of the Bridges." There is a by-road in the village of Collnaha named "Bóchaírin gdas." It is called so because it was once only a green passage. There is a forde in the village of Coolnaha crossing the river Glore. It is made of sticks and boards, and there is a piece of wire for the people to leave their hands on. There is a cross-roads in the village
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Dennis Finnegan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Coolnaha North, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Thomas Finnegan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    49
    Address
    Coolnaha North, Co. Mayo