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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 0067

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    Pairc An Óir -
    This field is situated in the townland of Colesgrove in the parish of Ballymana. Two men were ploughing this field one day, one was leading the horses and the other was walking behind them. One of them saw a pot of gold and he not want the other man to see it He covered it with earth and he put the mark of his shoe on the spot. The following morning he came back for it and he could not find it because all the field was covered with tracks.
    McGann's Garden -
    This garden got it's name from a family of McGann's who resided there in former times. It is situated in the townland of Colesgrove in the
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    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