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School: Baile na Cille (roll number 7454)

Location:
Ballynakilla, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Donncha Ó Loingaigh
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    “There are a lot of Irish words and phrases used in this place.”

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    There are a lot of Irish words and phrases used in this place. Although there is not any Irish spoken those phrases are used. Here are some of those Irish phrases:

    CRÓ
    This is used to explain to any-one the shed where cattle are kept.

    SCABAT
    This is the name for an old road or a path.

    SCAIRT
    This is said for a clump of briars.

    MEAS
    This is said when a person do not like another person - he says "I have no MEAS on him.

    SAOTHAR
    When a person is blowing after running it is said there is a SAOTHAR on him.

    MÍ-ADH
    Is a person who is always doing some mischief and the way they say it is "You are a MÍ-ADH"

    GOLÁN
    Golán is used for a big stone standing up straight in a field.

    BUIRCÍN (1)
    Is a piece of timber in a tying for a calf that is put into the loop when tying him.

    BUIRCÍN (2)
    is also used for the piece of timber that projects up over the gunwale in the bow of a boat in front of the breast hook.

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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. buildings
          1. schools (~4,094)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Sullivan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballynakilla, Co. Cork