School: Alt an Chuilinn
- Location:
- Altachullion, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Brigid Martin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0966, Page 031
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- (continued from previous page)Tulaigh-na-h-Altóra = The Hill of the Altar, probably where Mass was said in Penal Days.
Tulaigh Dirmuda = Dermot's Hill
Sraith-Leathan = A broad green meadow or Sraith along the river
Gob-Ráth-Mhullaigh = The peak or point of the top of the fort.
Sliabh an Iarainn = The mountain of the iron. It is said iron was found there long ago and smelted in An Muileann Iarainn now called Swanlinbar
"The Gap"Gleann Gap is the opening in the mountains through which the fairy cow "Gaibhleann" passed on her way from "Gleann Gaibhlín or Glangevlin.
Doire na Craoibhe = The Branchy Oak
Port = The Bank or highest point of the road leading to Glangevlin
Crann-cam = The name of a field where probably a crooked tree grew
Léana-Bhán = The white meadow -another field(continues on next page)
