School: Knockanevin (roll number 4122)
- Location:
- Knockanevin, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Seán Ó Crosáin
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- Local Place NamesThe local places got their names from their appearance or from ancient stories told about them long ago.Knockanevin got its name because there is a hill at the western side of stand it is very pleasant looking.Ahaphuca which means “The Fort of the Fairies” received its name because it is said that the fairies used to live there long ago. There are many stories told about these fairies and the names of two of them are known. Rolling Teddy is one and Rolling Stone is another.On the western side of my home there is a hill called “Seomra Nóra” which denotes the room of Nora. It is said a woman lived on the hill long ago and her name was Nora.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Christina Mc Grath
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Knockanevin, Co. Cork
- Informant
- John Mc Grath
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 65
- Occupation
- Postman
- Address
- Knockanevin, Co. Cork