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School: Lubhghortán (Lowertown), Scoil Mhuire (roll number 4172)

Location:
Lowertown, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Mhathúna
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0289, Page 339

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    Acre -: Because there is an acre of ground in it.
    Paircin Cunningham -: Because there was a man named Cunningham living there long ago.
    Cnocan Mor -: Because there is a big cnocan in it.
    Cul i Staighre -: Because it is rising up like a stairs.
    Breakeen -: Because there is furze growing in it.
    Paircin na gcloc -: Because there is a lot of big stones sunk in it.
    Daniel Hayes' Garden -: Because a man named Daniel Hayes lived there long ago.
    Pairc na loc -: Because it is in that field Lemcon Lake is situated.
    Boathouse Field -: Because it was there Mr Hull had his boat long ago.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Donovan
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr Jeremiah Donovan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    97
    Address
    Gunpoint, Co. Cork