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School: Knockanevin (roll number 4122)

Location:
Knockanevin, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Seán Ó Crosáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0375, Page 492

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    Local Place Names
    The 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.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    Christina Mc Grath
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Knockanevin, Co. Cork
    Informant
    John Mc Grath
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    65
    Occupation
    Postman
    Address
    Knockanevin, Co. Cork