School: Uragh (C.)
- Location:
- Uragh, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: E. Mc Caffrey
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- (continued from previous page)that it was never tilled. This field probably gave the townland its name. Furnaceland - a townland in which the iron was smelted. It dervies its name very probably from Furnis.Uragh - a name given to a townland which was noted at an earlier date for its plantations and probably yew trees.The Strait - A name given to a hollow in Commas townland up near Cuilcagh mountain. The Knocken - A field in the farm of Mr Patrick McGovern. Borim Swanlinbar. It is a high bank over a river with a lone bush growing in it. Mallai Buidhe - a field owned by Mr Peter McGovern. Teeboy, Corlough Co. Cavan covered with yellow buachlanns. Borim - A townland ridge shaped like a cow's back. Coragh - A townland in the parish of Kinawley near the village(continues on next page)