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School: Baile na Carraige, Cill Díoma (roll number 11295)

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Ballynacarriga, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Gríobhtha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0504, Page 265

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    limestone rocks which may be seen almost all over the townland. The name is derived from ballycarrig as it was called in former times.
    Ardcanny:
    Another townland in this district is called Ardcanny the name is but little used though it was once the name of the parish.
    Kilmacat:
    Kilmacat is a townland of crags the remains of what was once a fine Caher, it is still to be seen near Bleach Lough. Another stone fort in the neighbourhood is called Cahernagat.
    Shanpallas:
    Shanpallas takes it name from the old Castle which was once called the pallice it was very a very large Anglo Normal Fortress and now one of Irelands ruined Castles.
    Ballydoole was once called Ballydake in this townland is situated the famous hill of Dromin well known for hunters.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Agnes O Brien
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    William O Brien
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50