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School: An Clochar, Cara Droma Ruisc

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Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim / Co. Roscommon
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An tSr. Emerentia
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0209, Page 228

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    once known by the name of Aith-Tighe-Ruaidhrí. When the people were dispossessed in 1641, one part was given to a man named Rogers or Ruadry and the other part to a man named Finlay, and hence named Aith-Tigh-Fiannlaoith.

    Coillte:-
    Is a townland about two miles from Carrick-on-Shannon. It is said that long ago there was a large forest there. Wild animals lived there and tradition tells of it being the wood of the fairies.

    Corbally:-
    Is the name of a townland situated a half a mile from Jamestown. Long
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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
    Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim / Co. Roscommon