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School: Baile Meadhonach (roll number 10675)

Location:
Ballymanagh, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Micheal Ó Raghallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0036, Page 0065

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    Cairn Thomas -
    In the townland of Carran - thomas in the parish of Craughwell there is a hill situated which is called Cairn - Thomas.
    The hill is situated in the middle of the field. It is a natural mound on the summit there stands a cairn by which the townland got it's name. The history of Thomas is unknown.
    Rooe -
    Rooe is situated in the townland of Rooe in the parish of Craughwell. It got it's name from furze blossoms which bloomed there in great profusion.
    Pairc na Cabhair -
    This field is situated in
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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
    Craughwell, Co. Galway
    Collector
    Eileen Dolan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carnanthomas, Co. Galway