School: Conahy (roll number 14364)

Location:
Connahy, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Ciarán Ó Riagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0865, Page 383

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0865, Page 383

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    46. Raheens. William Downey of Conahy is the owner of this field.
    47. Crickeens. A field in Michael Mc Evoys land.
    48. Páirc an t-Sagairr. This field is on Mrs Healy farm in Kilmacar. It is said that a priest once lived here during the penal times. There is no trace or tidings of any house there.
    49. Gort Mórs or Big Meadow, as it is generally called is situated in Mr Mc Evoy's farm of Shangana.
    50. Páirc na h-maire. This is a field in Nicholas Downey's land.
    51. Carn Óir. Tradition says that there is a treasure hidden under a mound in this field.
    53. Craghaun Bee. (Cruacháin Buidhe) is a large sloping field in which there are "cruacha" or mounds. The field was overgrown with furze, the blossom of which is yellow hence its name. Mr Jeremiah Healy is the present owner.
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