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School: Cnoc an Aifrinn (Masshill) (roll number 16016)

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Masshill, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Máiréad Ní Ghallchobhair
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  1. Strange Place Names in Our Neighbourhood (continued)

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    it so got its name.
    "Carraig na Bogaide" or the Stirring Rock, perched on the mountain top above Carraig Wood is famous in all this countryside. In Carraig Wood is a path known as (cas) Casainin na Gabhair" which means the Goat's Path. There is a hollow place (beetw) between the mountain tops at Carraig Wood which is called "Bearna Gaoithe" meaning the Windy Gap. There is a rock at the back of Haran's house, also at the foot of Carraig Wood, known as "Carraig an Eidhin" or the Ivy Rock.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Michael Layng
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Masshill, Co. Sligo