School: Coolbock (roll number 8013)
- Location:
- Coolbock, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Tomás Ó Cathasaigh
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- (continued from previous page)shelters them but supplies them with fuel for their winter fires.
Long ago the people had great welcome for the travelling folk and they used give them a few nights lodging, but nowadays they have no welcome for them. When they visit a house now they are only delayed for a short time. Not alone have I heard this, but I see it every day. I see this every day with my eyes. E.C. - (continued from previous page)The names of places throughout Ireland are all Irish and they are very interesting if they are studied.
The townland which I live in is called Lisconney which means the Forth of the Rabbits.
The place in which this school is situated is called Coolbock. It is so called because there is a hill nearby at the back of which is a river which has a twist in it and so(continues on next page)