School: Áth Dúna, Gleann an Phréacháin, Mainistir Fhearmuighe (roll number 12542)
- Location:
- Chimneyfield, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Seán Ó Duinnshléibhe
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- Townland. Coill Aodha - 3 míle ó Gleann na Préácáín.According to tradition the Fenians brought two cart-loads of arms to Killeagh and dumped them somewhere in the townland. No one knows of the exact spot where the dump is.(Seán Ó Duinnshleibhe)(Deimhis Foley was the local Fenian)
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“An old man Jerry Desmond aged 88 who died about 40 years ago used the following expression.”
Achadh BolgAn old man Jerry Desmond aged 88 who died about 40 years ago used the following expression when anyone would start him (give him a fright or relate a strange tale)GOD'S DOMLIKEENS
"Brass Pin"I wouldn't give a "brass pin" for it.
"Brass farthing" "It isn't worth a "brass farthing."= WORTHLESS ARTICLES, OR BARGAINS
"Brass Tacks" "Let us come down to "brass tacks"= to smaller details, to the foundation, to the plain truth.These three are commonly used (?) in the South.The "Cork Examiner" uses "brass tacks" frequently in its leading articles, when discussing political issues.(continues on next page)- Informant
- Eibhlín Ní Cróinín
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Aghabullogue, Co. Cork
- Informant
- Jerry Desmond
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 88
- Address
- Aghabullogue, Co. Cork
- Informant
- Micheal Ó Concobhar
- Gender
- Male