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School: Garrangrena, Borrisoleigh (roll number 3282)

Location:
Garrangrena Upper, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Eibhlin, Bean Uí Chonghaile
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0544, Page 054

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  1. Local Place Names (continued)

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    Aughvolyshane: John's old milking place.
    Knockinure: The hill of the yew-trees.
    Knockbrack: The speckled hill.
    Fantane: Long ago cholera broke out among the people of Borrisoleigh. A great many died and were buried in sheets by two kind-hearted people. They were buried at Fantane, at the left-hand-side of Rody Hogan's gate. The graves are still to be seen there. The graves are marked by stones.
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    Language
    English
    Location
    Garrangrena Upper, Co. Tipperary