School: Ráthdubháin (roll number 9385)
- Location:
- Rathduane, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Pilib Ó Múinneacáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0323, Page 092
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- Place Names in School District.
The names of the fields in the different farms in this district as well as the streams, hollows and heights are usually derived from the Irish language.The townlands in the school district are for the most part, in name derived from the Irish language.
KNOCKAGULLANE - the hill of the "gallaun" or standing stone - Cnocaghalláin.Some years ago, there was a "Gallan" in John D Murphys farm in this townland. It was lying flat in a bog. It was broken up in 1905 by owner to build a cottage now occupied by Thomas Conway.
Next townland adjoining the latter is BALLYDALY - the townland of the O'Dalys.
RATHDUANE -the fort of the Tuath - or ancient land division. Some say it means the fort of the O'Dwanes.
Tober - signifies a well
Ferm - a farm
Next townland is Direen - a wood of oak
Claraghaclay (Clárach-a-t-sléibhe)The forehead of the mountain. In olden times there lived a poet named "Sean Clárach" because of his having a high forehead.(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Philip Moynihan
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Rathduane, Co. Cork
