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School: Ballyhurst, Tipperary (roll number 4562)

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Ballyhusty, Co. Tipperary
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Stás, Bean Uí Fhloinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0579, Page 229

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  2. Names of Fields

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    The "well field" because there is a well in it.
    The "big field" because it is the biggest field we have.
    The "long field" because it is a long field.
    The "bog field" because it is marshy.
    The "triangle field" because it is shaped like a triangle.
    The "square field" because it is square.
    The "paddock field" because it is nearest to the house.
    The "road field" because it is nearest to the road.
    The "small field" because it is very small.
    The "high field" because there is a height in the middle of it.
    The "hollow field" because there is a hollow in it.
    Bridget Glasheen 11 years Ballyhurst, Tipperary. Heard from Mr James Glasheen.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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