School: Conahy (roll number 14364)
- Location:
- Connahy, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: Ciarán Ó Riagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0865, Page 379
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- (continued from previous page)that while Cromwell was in Ireland he marched through these old roads.14. Gort na Hoon (Gort na h-uain) This is a six acre field in which sheep were kept when they had young lambs. This field was near a house and the lambs were kept there so that the people could come out a night and look at them.15. Gort Solagh (Gort Salach) This is the name of a field owned by Mr Tynan. It is pronounced Sál-ach. This is a very soft boggy field and in winter or wet weather it is always very muddy and for this reason it is called Gort Salach.16. Groun Óis (Gardha an Oir). This is a field in Knockroe owned by Mrs O'Shea. It is near a lake in which there is supposed to be a treasure of gold hidden.17. Carraig Vása (Probably Carraig Máire). This is a field on Mr Tynan's farm. It is a rough hilly field and in the centre there is a high piece of Rock.18. The Toor (Túr) Long a go there was an old tower in this field but there is no trace of its ruins now. This field is in Mr Campions land in Conahy Rocks.(continues on next page)
