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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 0066

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    the parish of Ballymana in the barony of Dun- Kellin. It is known as this name since the time of the famine because it fed a great many people with turnips at that time.
    Pairc na gCaraigreacha -
    Pairc na gCaraigreaca got its name from the numerous amount of rocks that are in it. It is situated in the townland of Carranthomas in the parish of Craughwell.
    Killquain -
    This village is situated in the parish of Craughwell in the barony of Dunkellin. It got its name from an old church that was in it in former times. The ruins of the church are still to be seen
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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