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School: Cnoc an Bhile, Upton (roll number 4152)

Location:
Upton, Co. Cork
Teachers:
D. Ó Donnchadha S. Ní Liatháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0322, Page 295

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    Annaghmore. - the big marsh. This is a very marshy district and the water of the bogs is called "Spa" water. There is a well in Mr Lehanes land in this townland, locally known as the "Spa well." It is excellent drinking water but very hard to boil and when boiled has a rusty black appearance.
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    2.
    Barna a gap
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    3.
    Brothersfort. - got its name because of a family of brothers named White who owned the district. Others say that it got its name from the slayer of Brian Boru - Broder.
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    Ballymurphy - The townland of the Murphys, - several families of that name resided there.
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    Ballymountain - a very mountainy
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    Language
    English
    Location
    Upton, Co. Cork