School: Shanbogh, New Ross (roll number 5297)
- Location:
- Shanbogh Upper, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: Seán Ó Dubhghaill
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- Spelling.
No two people in the district of Shanbough seem to spell this word the same way. I have often looked out the school window and on four successive cars have seen the word spelt differently. Shambo Shambo, Shanbogh
Shanbough are the most favoured methods. Derivation Meaning
The Irish form of the word is of course Sean-Bhoth, the old tent or the old hut. The reason for this name is naturally not now obvious. It may have been a favoured district for hunting in those days when our ancient forefathers had to hunt to live. One thing, however, we can be very certain about is that a certain importance was attached to it. The townland immediately to the north of Shanbogh and separated(continues on next page)
