School: Kilskeer (C.) (roll number 1563)
- Location:
- Kilskeer, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Uí Fhithcheallaigh
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- (continued from previous page)4) The "Well Field" in Milltown so called because of the well there. Mr Kearney did not want the people to be crossing his land for the water, so he built a high wall around it. The water made its way through the wall, and the hole is there still, and the water is coming out.It is a lovely water to drink.Mr Farrell Miltown owns this field.
5) The "Srath" in Hartstown so called because of the big river, that runs along the side of it.Mr James Farrelly, owns this field.
6) The "Rateen" in Hartstown, is so called because of the little Rath in the middle of it.Mr Farrelly, owns this field.
7) The "Gatty beg" is in Hartstown. It is said that a great many years ago there was a little gate leading out to it.Mr Farrelly, owns this field.(continues on next page)
