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School: Arklow (B.)

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Arklow, Co. Wicklow
Teacher:
Gearóid Inglis
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0924, Page 57

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0924, Page 57

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    Gabhlóg - ( gow-lyóg ) a forked shaped branch
    Gamalla - ( gom-al-yah ) a fool
    Gríosach - ( gree-shock ) the ashes left at the bottom of a grate
    Gligín - ( Gligeen ) a worthless person, who goes from place to place enjoying himself
    Geic (giuch) - ( Gyc-ek ) a look at
    Gastar - ( Gosstar ) Bragging

    Ladhar - ( ly-ar ) a fistful
    Leadhb - ( lay-be ) To give or take a LEADHB
    - to give a " LEADHB " is to give a cutting blow
    - to take a LEADHB is cut a piece ( also a " skelp ") from

    Lámhach - (Lawk) a "Láwk" person is a person who is generous
    Liúghaircín - ( a Liú-ar-keen ) a person small who hops around annoying you
    Leanbh - ( Lawn-ah ) a LEANNAH
    Lug - ( lug ) a little hollow
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