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School: Howth (B.)

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Howth, Co. Dublin
Teacher:
E. J. Crowley
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0792, Page 110

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    Howth is the name of our town. It means haven or safe place for ships. The Danes gave it that name. Its old Irish name is Beann Éadair - the fort of Eadair chief or princess.
    The town- Howth
    Townland - Howth
    Parish - Howth
    Barony - Coolock
    County - Dublin
    Province - Leinster
    Country - Eire

    The number of families is about 1120 and the population about 6000.
    The houses are chiefly modern and are slated and tiled, but a few thatched ones remain. There are very few ruined dwellings and they are many more
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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
    Howth, Co. Dublin
    Collector
    George O' Brien
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 13
    Occupation
    Pupil
    Address
    Howth, Co. Dublin