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School: Síolach (roll number 12266)

Location:
Sheelagh, Co. Louth
Teacher:
S. Ó Gnímh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0664, Page 002

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0664, Page 002

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  1. Irish Words in Common Use in Locality

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    "Mess" probably from MEAS e.g. He had no MESS on it

    "Sim" probably from SUIM e.g. He has no SIM in his work

    "Boon" probably from BUIDHEAN e.g. applied to a number working: e.g. They have a BOON making turf today.

    "Gill-gowans" = Big or ox-eyed daisies
    "Loanin" = Boreen = Lane

    "Bray / Brae" = a little hill - more especially applied to a hill on the road.

    Skillet = little three-legged pot
    A very low stool is referred to as a "Creepy"

    An old expression - "The Devil cock you better"
    applied when persons are offered something which they are inclined to refuse
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. buildings
          1. schools (~4,094)
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