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School: Clochar Lughaidh, Coillte Mághach

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0119, Page 39

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    Field Names.
    Practically all the fields in my father's farm have each an Irish name. The following are some of them: Páirc Úr, Garrdha Úr, Máchaire Sraith, Cnocán Ruao agus Sraith na Dreise.
    One was called "Páirc Úr" because it is a new field and has not been tilled for many years.
    Another received "Garrdha Úr" because the soil in it was poor. Gravel and lime were put on it , and it is now very rich and yields fruitful crops.
    Another is called "Máchaire" because it is a large level
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Canbrack, Co. Mayo
    Collector
    Bridgie Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Canbrack, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs Margaret Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Canbrack, Co. Mayo