School: Alt an Chuilinn
- Location:
- Altachullion, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Brigid Martin
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- Altachullin N.S.,
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Each townland in the district bears an Irish name.The townland in which the school stands is called Alt a' Chuilinn - the Glen of the Holly.
Alt a' Iubhair - The Glen of the Yew
Alt na Darach - The Glen of the Oak
Alt an Riascáin - The Glen of the swamp or marsh
Alt Bréan - The Glen of the mud or dirt. It is situated along a low swampy muddy part of the Cladach River.
Ath na nGualainn - The Ford at the shoulder - a ford at a corner or shoulder of the mountain.
Lug-na-dTorc - The Glen or Hollow of the Wild BoarTulaigh-Loch-Finn - The Height or Hill of Finn's lakeTulaigh-Dairín = The Hill of the little Oak(continues on next page)